Immigration and a Jesuit Priest in El Paso: Father Rafael Garcia
Father Rafael Garcia fled from Fidel Castro's Cuba with his family when he was just nine years old and settled in Miami. He was pursuing a career in architecture and feeling fulfilled. However, when a major architecture project was postponed, Fr. Garcia unexpectedly had the time to take a long-desired pilgrimage to the Holy Land. While there, he felt a call to the priesthood that marked his life. Father Garcia now serves at the Sacred Heart Church in Segundo Barrio in El Paso, just a stone's throw from the border with Mexico. Listen in as this priest who has found himself in the middle of the immigration conversation shares his perspective on some of our nation's most pressing issues.
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Pastor Steve & Stephanie Castruita: A Valentine's Restoration Journey
Pastor Steve Castruita is the Pastor of Redeeming Grace Church in El Paso. His wife, Stephanie, serves with him at the church and is a kindergarten teacher at Immanuel Christian School. Listen in as Steve and Stephanie share the downs... and the ups... of their journey as a couple and God's faithfulness through it all.
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The Panama Canal and Forest Fires in New Mexico: A Conversation with Ben Kuykendall
Ben Kuykendall spent his working life in public service with the Bureau of Land Management and then the National Forest Service in New Mexico. For many of us in the border region, forest fires in New Mexico are in the forefront of our minds as we often spend weekends in the mountains of New Mexico, "up north". Let's learn together about the challenges of forest fire prevention from someone who spent their life on the front lines.
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Dr. Randy Guliuzza: President of the Institute for Creation Research
Why do we believe what we believe? Is the Biblical account of creation just a morally sound legend, or is it a historically accurate account? What can we learn from mice, moths and cavefish? All of this and much more in this wide-ranging conversation with Dr. Randy Guliuzza, President of the Institute for Creation Research.
Cielo Vista Church in El Paso will be hosting Dr. Guliuzza and the Institute for Creation Research for a conference this February. We will also be joined by Pastor Charlie Arellano of Cielo Vista Church to learn why the church believes this is important for our community. To learn more about the Institute for Creation Research Conference at Cielo Vista Church, just follow this link.
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Access to Education, Prosthetics, and a Childhood Encounter in Juarez: Dr. Roger Gonzalez
Dr. Roger Gonzalez is the Mike Loya Distinguished Chair in Engineering at UTEP. He is the Founder of LIMBS International which has brought affordable prosthetics to thousands of people in over 50 nations around the world. Dr. Gonzalez also is involved in multiple patents. Perhaps most importantly, Dr. Gonzalez is passionate about access to education and making technology useful to serve the needs of people around the world. Listen in to this wide-ranging conversation with one of the Borderland's own... Dr. Roger Gonzalez!
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Diabetes, Testosterone, and Venezuela: Dr. Mariana Yates
Dr. Mariana Yates is an El Paso based endocrinologist. She provides treatment for Type I and Type II Diabetes, thyroid conditions including hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer, adrenal gland issues, osteoporosis, pituitary gland issues, hormonal issues, and weight loss.
In this conversation we will discuss diabetes and testosterone... and also what Dr. Yates misses most about her native Venezuela.
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https://www.marianayatesmd.com/home-1
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Montessori Education in El Paso: Steve and Jackie Filley
What is Montessori education and where is it happening in El Paso? Steve and Jackie Filley run El Paso's oldest Montessori school and are our guests today on (915) TALK! You can find more information on their website by clicking on the link below.
https://www.epmontessorischools.com
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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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