AM 630 The Word Church of the Week

Pastors Jimmy Robles and Carlos Quiada share powerful stories of transformation, faith, and wellness as they discuss their inspiring health journeys, the upcoming Taco Run 5K, and the importance of caring for both body and spirit. Through personal testimony, encouragement, and hope, this episode reminds listeners that with Christ, every setback can become a new beginning. See omnystudio.com/listen...

In this episode of Church of the Week, Chad Schapiro sits down with Pastor Kenny Vallespin of Summit Church to discuss his faith journey, military service, leadership in ministry, and his passion for transforming lives through Global Empower Missions. Discover how God uses ordinary faithfulness to create extraordinary impact—both in the local church and around the world. See omnystudio.com/l...

Pastor Dave Cash of A18 Church shares his powerful testimony of overcoming addiction through faith, the life-changing impact of biblical discipleship, and the vision behind planting a church dedicated to serving the San Antonio community. Join host Chad Schapiro for an inspiring conversation about accountability, recovery, church planting, and living with a Kingdom-first mindset. See omnystudio.co...

Pastor Frank Saldana shares his powerful journey from rejection to redemption, the vision behind Belong Church, and how God is transforming lives through faith, community, and church planting in San Antonio. Hear inspiring stories of hope, discipleship, and what it truly means to belong. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Church of the Week, host Chad Schapiro welcomes Margaret Judson of School Connect SA to discuss how churches, businesses, nonprofits, and community members can partner with local schools to make a lasting impact. Learn how School Connect is building meaningful relationships between schools and community partners through volunteer opportunities, literacy programs, family engageme...

In this episode of Church of the Week on AM 630 The Word, host Chad Schapiro sits down with Dr. Darrell Horne and Eric Hilgers of 2447 Productions to discuss their vision for creating faith-based media that inspires and encourages families. Learn about their upcoming Christian sitcom The Blessed Mess , the biblical principles behind each episode, and their mission to share the Gospel through story...

On this episode of Church of the Week, Chad Schapiro sits down with Pastor Levi Johnny Griffin of Expanse Bible Church in South San Antonio. Pastor Levi shares his powerful testimony of coming to Christ, his journey through ministry and military service, and the vision behind Expanse Bible Church. Hear how the church is impacting the community through outreach, discipleship, food distribution, and...

Join Chad Schapiro on AM 630 The Word as he sits down with Pastor Josh Walters and Worship Pastor Chad Humphrey of First Baptist Church La Vernia. Hear their powerful testimonies of faith, the story behind the church’s incredible growth, and the vision for a new campus after more than 170 years of ministry. This encouraging conversation dives into authentic leadership, worship, humility, and...

On this episode of Church of the Week on AM 630 The Word, host Chad Schapiro sits down with Dr. Chris Ortego, pastor of Northwest Park Baptist Church. Pastor Chris shares his powerful testimony of overcoming alcoholism, finding Christ through a Billy Graham crusade, and serving in ministry for nearly 40 years. Together, they discuss spiritual growth, discovering your gifts, serving the local churc...

On this episode of Church of the Week on AM 630 The Word, host Chad Schapiro sits down with Daniel De Leon to discuss faith, church planting, and the power of community in ministry. Daniel shares his testimony of growing up in Mexico, serving in ministry from a young age, and how God led him from engineering into vocational ministry and church planting leadership with Texas Baptists. Together, the...

On this week’s Church of the Week on AM 630 The Word, host Chad Schapiro sits down with Pastor Rob Arevalo of Grace Tabernacle Church in San Antonio. Pastor Rob shares his powerful testimony—from a life-changing motorcycle accident and a moment of surrender to God, to stepping into pastoral leadership and building a vibrant, welcoming church community. Hear how Grace Tabernacle is maki...

On this episode of Church of the Week on AM 630 The Word, host Chad Schapiro sits down with Whit Anderson of First Presbyterian Church in downtown San Antonio. Together, they explore the church’s 180-year legacy, its deep commitment to serving the city, and its leadership in the San Antonio Church Planting Network. Witt shares the vision behind planting 30 new churches by 2030, the challenge...

On this episode of Church of the Week on AM 630 The Word, host Chad Schapiro sits down with Terrin Phillips of Refuge Church of San Antonio. Terrin shares his powerful journey—from a troubled past and homelessness to finding faith and purpose—and how those experiences shaped a ministry focused on authenticity, accountability, and healing. Refuge Church is described as a “hospital...

Join host Chad Schapiro on Church of the Week as he sits down with Pastor Harvey Langford of Liberty Grace Community Church in Converse, Texas. Pastor Langford shares his powerful journey of faith—from early beginnings in North Carolina to a life-changing moment of deliverance and his calling into ministry. Together, they discuss the challenges of leadership, the importance of spiritual disc...

On this episode of Church of the Week on AM 630 The Word, host Chad Schapiro sits down with Director of Missions Tom Revilla from the Frio River Baptist Association to talk about the upcoming Church Arise and Go Conference . Happening the Saturday after Easter, this event is designed to equip pastors and church members through powerful teaching on prayer, evangelism, and practical ministry tools....

This week on Church of the Week , host Chad Schapiro sits down with Nino Gonzalez of the Church Ambassador Network to explore how faith and community leadership intersect. Nino shares his personal journey of faith, his years in ministry, and how his work now connects pastors with local government leaders to build meaningful relationships, encourage prayer, and serve communities more effectively. D...

Join host Chad Schapiro on Church of the Week as he sits down with global evangelist Sammy Tippit to discuss “The Call,” a powerful 365-day Bible journey designed to help believers engage with Scripture daily. From remarkable stories of worldwide revival to innovative digital ministry reaching thousands, this episode explores how God is using one man’s obedience to impact lives a...

On this week’s Church of the Week on AM 630 The Word, host Chad Schapiro highlights the Joshua Initiative’s Civic Leadership Academy, a program designed to equip Christians to engage their communities with faith-based values. Joined by Joe Caddell, Jim, and John, the conversation explores how biblical principles have shaped American history and why spiritual renewal, civic responsibili...

On this week’s episode of  Church of the Week on AM 630 The Word, host Chad Schapiro welcomes Father Joe Dewey of Christ Episcopal Church to share a powerful story of faith, restoration, and calling. From a prodigal season during his college lacrosse career at the University of Virginia to planting churches in Brooklyn and now serving in San Antonio, Father Joe reflects on how God pursu...

On this episode of Church of the Week on AM 630 The Word, host Chad Schapiro sits down with Pastor Abraham Chase of Shepherd’s Gate Bible Church in San Antonio. Pastor Abraham shares his powerful testimony of coming to faith at a young age, drifting in his early adult years, and ultimately returning to a deep commitment to Christ and the sufficiency of Scripture. They discuss the heart behin...

On this week’s episode of Church of the Week on AM 630 The Word, host Chad Schapiro sits down with Pastor Santiago Vasquez of Valley High First Baptist Church in San Antonio. Pastor Santiago shares his powerful testimony—growing up in a church-planting family, drifting for a season, and ultimately being drawn back to Christ through the Word of God and a heart for the next generation. H...

On this week’s episode of  Church of the Week on AM 630 The Word , host Chad Schapiro sits down with Pastor Nathan Clardy of Calvary Hills Baptist Church in San Antonio. Pastor Nathan shares his powerful journey from growing up in a faithful Christian home to serving for seven years on the mission field in Southeast Asia, where he and his family ministered among an unreached people grou...

Church of the Week host Chad Shapiro sits down with Chad Mason of First Baptist Church Boerne to talk missions, discipleship, and what it really means to live on mission—locally and globally. From life-changing faith stories to practical ways every believer can get involved, this episode explores how churches of any size can embrace God’s heart for the nations and their neighbors. See...

On this episode of  Church of the Week on AM 630 The Word, host Chad Schapiro sits down with Pastor Tony Aguirre of X-Toll Church to celebrate a major milestone—14 years of ministry and the church’s move into a new downtown location. Pastor Tony shares his powerful personal journey of faith, the challenges and joys of church planting, and his heart for loving people and serving th...

Host Chad Schapiro sits down with Will Ramsey, pastor of Hope City Church in Canyon Lake, Texas, to talk about church planting, grace, calling, and building authentic community. From a powerful redemption story to practical outreach and growth, this episode offers encouragement for anyone feeling called, curious, or simply looking for connection. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...