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Jonathan Griffiths serves as Lead Pastor of the Metropolitan Bible Church in Ottawa, Canada, sits on the Council of the Gospel Coalition Canada, and gives leadership to the Timothy Trust, which exists to promote expository Bible ministry. He loves to train and mentor developing leaders for gospel ministry. Jonathan studied theology at the University of Oxford and completed his PhD on Hebrews at th...

  What if we allowed God to break our hearts for the Borderland? Pastor Poncho Murguia gives a glimpse of what God has done and what He can do with His people if our hearts are fully passionate for Him and full of love for the cities He has placed us in.

She grew up in El Paso and then went into a career in missions that opened up her passion for both discipling youth and education. After more than 20 years in Russia, Rachel Frecka returned to El Paso and is now serving as Head of School at Immanuel Christian School. Find out why she is the most special guest that has ever been on (915) TALK or ever will be on (915) TALK. And then settle in on thi...

Pastor Rafael Cruz was a revolutionary in Cuba. When he fled to the United States, he arrived with $100 sewn into his underwear and began his studies at the University of Texas.  As a college student he quickly learned English by going to the movies. He later went on to a successful career, and most importantly, gave his life to Jesus.  Listen as this former Cuban revolutionary shares his passion...

He brought Freddy the Moose to a national stage and then sent him to Canada.   Listen as Pastor Ricky Alcantar admits his preference for green over red, his rekindled passion for writing, how he prepares for sermons, and his love for our Borderland community.

He’s not just the Chief Meteorologist at KVIA in El Paso! Get to know how the man with the ideal radio voice that we see each day on TV a little better in this wide-ranging conversation that covers everything from Doppler Dave's passion for farming, his journey with Luby's, and his long-term forecast.

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.