Blind Bartimaeus: A (915) TALK Special Edition with Andy Frecka
Tune in to a special episode of (915) TALK, where host Andy Frecka shares a message from his recent sermon at Restoration Fellowship, held at Jesus Chapel in El Paso. He discusses what God has placed on his heart and his vision for the radio station. Hear his inspiring talk on Blind Bartimaeus, drawn from Mark 10:46-52.
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You can also watch the sermon on the link below. Message begins at minute marker 32:30.
Love For The Borderland, Service Through Surgery: Dr.Vernon Burke
Join Dr. Vernon Burke, a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon, as he shares his expertise and passion for transforming lives through surgery in the Borderland!
Recently featured on KELP Radio’s (915) TALK Show on July 24, 2025, Dr. Burke gave insights into his journey from Idaho to the United States Navy to El Paso. Dr. Burke shared his love for the Borderland and his experience with wisdom tooth extraction, orthognathic surgery, and facial trauma.
You can visit hdofs.com to learn more about Dr. Burke’s work.
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Immanuel Christian School El Paso | Rachel Frecka
Rachel Frecka, Head of School at Immanuel Christian School and West District Director for the Texas Private Schools Association, joined the (915) TALK show to share her expertise on education just ahead of the new school year.
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Church Leadership Transitions: Pastor Ricky Alcantar
Catch (915) TALK's latest episode featuring the return of Pastor Ricky Alcantar! He's a familiar face on our show, and you can relive the convo on all our social platforms!
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A Lifetime of Service: El Paso Pastor Raul Martinez
Pastor Raul Martinez of Templo La Hermosa joined our (915) TALK show to share his insights and experiences as a pastor with over 50 years of service. He discussed his approach to delivering sermons, as well as performing ceremonies like weddings, funerals, and quinceañeras. With each event being a unique opportunity to spread the message of Jesus Christ, Pastor Martinez brings his full passion and dedication to every sermon.
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Howard Payne University El Paso: Dr. Steve Kovach
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Steve Kovach, esteemed instructor at Howard Payne University in El Paso and beloved host of Prayer & Answers on KELP. He recently appeared on our (915) TALK show, sharing insights and wisdom you won’t want to miss! Missed it? Watch or listen to the full episode on all our social platforms today!
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How to Buy a House In El Paso: Martha Calderon
Get expert advice on buying or selling a home with Martha Calderon, a dedicated El Paso realtor, on our latest episode of (915) TALK. Martha puts her clients first, saying "I work for you." Catch her valuable insights on navigating the home buying process! Visit her website marthacalderon.lofty.me to learn more about her services and expertise.
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El Paso Pastor Answers Political Questions: Pastor Christian Gurrola
Faith, community, and transformation! We're excited to share our latest (915) TALK featuring Pastor Christian Gurrola, founding pastor of Mesa Place Church in El Paso, Texas! Pastor Gurrola recently joined us on (915) TALK and shared his inspiring journey from business executive to pastor, his vision for connecting people with God and the community, and more. He also answered some Political Questions. Tune in and listen to this conversation on all our social media platforms.
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Borderland Baseball & Therapy: Mark Scott
Mark Scott, soon to be inducted into the El Paso Baseball Hall of Fame and a renowned therapist, stopped by (915) TALK to chat about his work in sports therapy, focusing on recovery strategies for injured athletes, and shared his thoughts on El Paso city and baseball.
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Why Choose A Local Credit Union: Jacque Valdez
Tune in to our latest episode of 915 TALK as Jacque Valdez from a local credit union shares insights on her role and how the credit union supports customers with loan services. She also discusses the unique aspect of their volunteer board of directors.
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No Gadget Childhood Education: Mike Hicks, Flying Colors Learning Center
Mike Hicks is the owner of Flying Colors Learning Center. But he is probably best known for his love for the Borderland. Mike is active in the community, even chairing El Paso's biggest annual event, the Thanksgiving Day parade.
In this episode of (915) TALK, Mike shares his journey with the Flying Colors Learning Centers, his heart for early childhood education, family, his hometown of El Paso, and the Lord. Be sure to tune in to hear a challenge to spend more time with your kids and invest in your community.
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Tax Planning With Truvize Planners: Jonathan & Drew
El Paso's financial experts in the house! Jonathan and Drew from Truvize Financial Services joined us on (915) TALK to share their expertise on tax planning. Get the inside scoop on saving money and making smart financial decisions.
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Nadia Molugova: From Russian Mining Town to Florence Art Academy
Nadia Molugova grew up in the Russian mining town of Shakhti. When she was 6 years old she was on a walk with her grandmother and noticed an art school. Little did she know that this journey would take her, years later, to founding an art academy in faraway Florence, Italy.
Listen in as Nadia shares what challenges she faced along the way, the Lord's faithfulness and her heart for culture and the arts. To check out more on the Florence Classical Arts Academy, including its online program, just follow this link: www.artac.org
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Lessons Learned By a Patriot Husband and Dad: Lt. Colonel Chris Woody (Ret.)
Colonel Chris Woody, a 37-year veteran of the United States Army from North Carolina, has had a distinguished career, including serving in the military police. After retiring from the army, he ran a security company before taking the helm at the East El Paso American Swimming Pool Company. A married father of 36 years, Woody is also a published author, having written "Lessons Learned by a Patriot Husband and Dad." He recently shared his insights on (915) TALK.
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Dr. Mark Jobe: Pastoring a City, Raising a New Generation of Leaders
Listen in on this (915) TALK conversation with Dr. Mark Jobe as he shares his heart for pastoring a community, church growth, and raising the next generation of church leadership. Dr. Mark Jobe is the president of Moody Bible Institute and the founding pastor of New Life Community Church, a Chicago-based ministry with 27 locations. Born to missionary parents in Spain, he moved to Chicago at 17 to attend Moody, earning a diploma in Communications (1984), a Bachelor’s in Biblical Studies from Columbia International University, a Master’s in Ministry from Moody Theological Seminary, and a Doctorate in Transformational Leadership from Bakke Graduate University. He hosts Bold Steps on Moody Radio, authored Unstuck: Out of Your Cave into Your Call and What Now?: How to Move into Your Next Season, and founded New Life Centers to support underserved youth. He and his wife, Dee, have three adult children.
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How About Marriage Counseling? Robert Hart
Strengthen your relationship with expert guidance! Watch Robert Hart from Living Hope Counseling on (915) TALK as he shares valuable insights on marriage counseling and seeking help. If you need professional help, please visit https://www.livinghopeccs.org.
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Deion Hankins: El Paso Native, NFL RB
Get ready for an exclusive interview! Deion Hankins, running back for the Chicago Bears, joined us on (915) TALK to share his journey from El Paso to the NFL. Don't miss out on the inside scoop from this rising star! Check out our conversation with Deion Hankins now!
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Bernie Sargent on John Wesley Hardin: El Paso's Outlaw Past
Go behind the mic with Bernie Sargent, historian and recent guest on (915) TALK, as he dives deeper into El Paso's rich history. From his conversation about John Wesley Hardin to more untold stories.
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EveryHeart Movement: Reaching El Paso
We had a special guest appearance on our (915) TALK show with Joseph and Hector from the Everyheart Movement. Joseph shared his powerful testimony of how God called him to serve at Enhance Christian Center in El Paso. Hector, on the other hand, spoke about his incredible journey with Everyheart Movement, sharing how his life was transformed after immigrating to the United States at just 12 years old and finding purpose through his faith.
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Tevin Caldwell: Borderland Basketball and a Heart for Youth
Welcome to (915) TALK, El Paso’s premier platform for inspiring stories and local legends! Fresh off our latest episode featuring Tevin Caldwell, the dynamic head coach of Chapin High School’s boys’ basketball team, who’s led the Huskies to a stellar 35-1 record in the 2024-25 season and a No. 5 ranking in Class 5A, we’re bringing you the heart of the 915. A former UTEP star and El Paso native, Tevin shared his journey from Americas High to coaching success on our show. Visit our website to catch this exclusive interview, dive into more stories from local heroes, and stay connected with the pulse of El Paso.
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