Where does the water in El Paso come from? A Conversation with Andrew Wong.
Andrew Wong grew up in Las Cruces with his 6 brothers and sisters. After graduating from NMSU with a degree in civil engineering, he spent 5 months in Indonesia working with a team doing water and wastewater projects in undeveloped villages and trying to share the love and good news of Jesus.
Andrew and his wife Charissa have lived in El Paso for 8 years and have four kids with foster care and adoption being a part of their family story.
Andrew has worked as an engineer for over 10 years primarily on public infrastructure such as streets, highways, waterlines, sewer lines, and drainage infrastructure. He has a passion for designing sustainable cities that are efficient, livable, and beautiful.
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Animal and Pet Care in El Paso: Dr. Guy Johnsen
Today's distinguished guest is a renowned Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. A household name in El Paso, he proudly graduated from Burgess High School in 1967. He went on to earn his degree in veterinary medicine from Texas A&M, class of 1975.
With an impressive 50 years of experience under his belt, he has since retired. Among his notable achievements is his role as co-founder of the Animal Hall of Fame.
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El Paso Gangs & Jesus: Rene Cantoral
Get ready to be inspired! This incredible testimony shares the transformation of a former gang member who found redemption through Jesus Christ. While incarcerated, he accepted Jesus as his Savior and now dedicates his life to spreading the Gospel and discipling others in the streets of El Paso.
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Brian Kennedy: A Conversation with Candidate for El Paso Mayor
The elections were on November 5th and with no mayoral candidate receiving at least 50% of the vote in El Paso, there is a runoff. Brian Kennedy is one of the two remaining candidates and comes to the KELP studio to share his vision for El Paso and its future.
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Pancho Juarez: A Preacher Who Speaks the Language of El Paso
Pastor Pancho Juarez is from California, but his teaching is a highlight each weekday on KELP Christian radio. But although he's not from here his teaching style seems to be a perfect fit El Paso and our whole Borderland community. So, although he's "just visiting", it feels to us like he's just coming home. Enjoy this wide-ranging conversation with Pastor Pancho Juarez.
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Car Shows, El Paso, and Sin: Pastor Christian Gurrola
Pastor Christian Gurrola, Senior Pastor of Mesa Place Church, shares his remarkable journey of founding the church in 2015. He discusses:
* The birth of Mesa Place Church
* Building the largest deaf community in El Paso
* Innovative outreach methods, including car shows and events
* Reaching families through community engagement
* Celebrating Halloween and why he does without changing the name
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Robert Bettes: Bubble Baths, Car Washes, Weather, and El Paso
Robert Bettes is best known as being the Chief Meteorologist at KTSM, Channel 9 in El Paso. But did you know about his love for real estate or the book he has published? Have a seat and enjoy this wide-ranging conversation with one of El Paso's most beloved TV personalities as he shares about life beyond the weather.
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Mental Health & The Church: Robert Hart
Robert received his Masters Degree from Southwest Texas State University in 1998. He specializes in marriage and family counseling, received his biblical training and is a committed Christian who believes that an attachment with God and others leads to a renewed heart and mind as well as improved health mentally and physically.
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Moving to El Paso and Church in a Tent: Pastor Terry Gray
Terry Gray planted Sun City Calvary Chapel in El Paso, Texas in 1996. His church went on to plant several other churches in the region. Listen as Pastor Terry shares the ups and downs of church planting and his vision for teaching and reaching his community:
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Tigers in Prisons, Fasting in a Tent in Juarez, and Loving Our Cities: Pastor Poncho Murguia
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.
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Grass Turkey, Positive Reinforcement, AI, and Russia vs. USA: A Conversation with Rachel Frecka
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 Rachel Frecka is the most special guest that has ever been on (915) TALK or ever will be on (915) TALK. And then settle in on this wide-ranging conversation that covers positive reinforcement, the effect of artificial intelligence on education and the differences in education in Russia and the United States.
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Rafael Cruz: Prayer Begins After “Amen”
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 for his Lord and his burden for the Church in America.
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"Are We Going to Talk About Food for the Next 20 Minutes?" Pastor Ricky Alcantar
He brought Freddy the Moose to a national stage and then sent him to Canada.
Listen as Pastor Ricky Alcantar admits his secret preference for green over red, his rekindled passion for writing, how he prepares for sermons, who the Holy Spirit is, and his love for our Borderland community.
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Doppler Dave Speelman: Pecans, Making Hay, Luby's, and a Long Term Forecast
He's not just the Chief Meteorologist for 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.
“That Boy Was Me": A Conversation with Joe Hankins
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 Creator sees you and has a plan for your life.
Destiny of a 16 Year Old Bus Driver from Amarillo: A Conversation with Cielo Vista Pastor Larry Lamb
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.
“They Said I Was An Inside Out Coconut!” A Conversation with Casas por Cristo’s David Robertson
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
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“We Hope You’ll Like Us!” David Kaufmann and Andy Frecka on KELP
As you’ll learn while listening, we’re very new to radio! So, when Tina, the KELP office manager, caught this photo of us trying to figure out the headphones, we knew this was the perfect picture. :)
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.
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"Almost Everyone Arrives Afraid": Sami DiPasquale on El Paso, Juarez and Border Encounters
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.
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To learn more about the Abara organization and Border Encounters, just visit www.abara.org
El Paso Thanksgiving Parade, Lion’s Club and Early Childhood Education: A Conversation with Mike Hicks
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 Flying Colors Learning Center owner, Mike Hicks, you won’t just hear 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.
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