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He dreamed of becoming a shrimp farmer, but ended up developing a children’s learning center, devoting himself to serving his neighbors in El Paso.  As you listen to Mike Hicks you won’t just understand his views on child development (or learn how involved organizing a parade can be!) but begin to hear his heart for the city he calls home and the children in it.

He was recruited to UTEP by legendary coach Don Haskins after sitting out two seasons in high school due to injury.  He went on to become the highest scoring basketball player in UTEP history.  Follow the story of Brandon Wolfram, his challenges, setbacks and victories which eventually brought him to serve the youth in El Paso today.   For more information on Brandon Wolfram's work among the youth...

Can prayer change a city? How can churches begin working together? Pastor Wally Chapman shares how prayer and church unity brought real change to El Paso. What was once one of the most crime ridden cities in America became the safest city in America.

Dr. David Yates is not just a sheepherder or an organist, he is a true El Paso patriot, bringing surgeries to the Borderland that were not previously available. Listen to this wide-ranging conversation to be challenged, encouraged and fall a little more in love with this island in the desert that we call home.

Steve Castruita, an El Paso native, Texas Longhorns walk on, former CBP officer, and current El Paso Rescue Mission Chaplain shares his views on El Paso, border issues, and the homeless.   As originally aired on KELP radio.