(915) TALK

It was about 40 years ago that a car full of Americans was in the border traffic, ready to cross the bridge from Mexico to the United States. They saw a young boy running between the cars selling chewing gum and they were concerned for him.   Listen to the rest of the story of that boy, Jose “Joe” Hankins in this episode of (915) TALK. No matter who you are or where you are along this Border, your...

He was 16 years old and driving a bus from Amarillo to El Paso as part of a church service project. Little did he know he was sitting literally in the parking lot of his future ministry.   Listen as Pastor Larry Lamb shares on his heart for church, the work of preparing a sermon, and the lesson he learned while playing a high school basketball match in El Paso.

David Robertson grew up on the border in the Eagle Pass/Piedras Negras communities.  He only found out he was an American when he was 12 years old!   Listen as David shares about the border, sharing Christ in practical ways and the reality and potential of the El Paso/Juarez Borderland community.   To learn more about Casas por Cristo, just visit CasasporCristo.org

David Kaufmann and Andy Frecka never thought they would take on a Christian radio station. But as they get ready to take on that responsibility, they share about what brought them to KELP Radio and their vision to continue the legacy and serve the community.

He was born and raised in the Middle East, but has now made El Paso his home for more than 20 years. In this conversation, Sami DiPasquale shares about his Volkswagen mishap, issues surrounding the border and immigration, the Abara organization's Border Encounters, and his love for the Borderland.   To learn more about Abara, just visit abara.org

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.