Building Disciples, Building Nations - Darrin Miller  | Church of the Week (12-14-25)

In this episode of Church of the Week, host Chad Schapiro talks with Darren Miller, founder of Faithful Fishers and the Living Word Bible School. Darren shares his powerful testimony of transformation, his early call to ministry, and how Faithful Fishers is now equipping disciples and training lead…

Healing Hearts, Lasting Marriages - Calvin Copeland | Church of the Week (12-07-25)

Discover the heart behind lasting marriage in this inspiring episode of Church of the Week with host Chad Schapiro. Chad sits down with Pastor Calvin Copeland—marriage coach, podcast host, and founder of Forever Love Coaching—to explore how God heals hearts, strengthens relationships, and guides co…

Finding Purpose in the Kingdom - Javier Medina | Church of the Week (11-30-25)

In this episode of Church of the Week, host Chad Schapiro sits down with Pastor Javier “Javi” Medina of Beyond the Cross Church to share an inspiring journey of faith, calling, and community impact. Pastor Javi opens up about his unexpected path to ministry, the challenges and miracles of planting …

Faith, Education & Calling with Dr. Simmons | Church of the Week (11-23-25)

Join host Chad Schapiro as he sits down with Dr. Simmons of Wayland Baptist University for an inspiring conversation on faith-based education, servant leadership, and the calling we all share to make a difference. Discover how Wayland supports adult learners, veterans, ministry leaders, and interna…

Church Planting, Partnerships, and Purpose | Church of the Week (11-16-25)

Join host Chad Schapiro as he sits down with Pastor Carlos Quijada, a dynamic church planter and counselor, to share his powerful journey from Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic to leading The Way church in San Antonio. Hear how God shaped his calling from childhood, the challenges and beauty o…

Opening Hearts and Homes: The Mission of A World for Children | Church of the Week (11-9-25)

In this episode of Church of the Week, host Chad Schapiro sits down with Christine Roberts and Marni Morgan from A World for Children, a faith-based foster care and adoption agency serving families across Texas. Discover how God is using their ministry to bring hope, healing, and love to children i…

Building Big People with Pastor Gene Loeffler | Church of the Week (11-2-25)

In this inspiring episode, Chad Schapiro sits down with Pastor Gene Loeffler of River of Life Church on San Antonio’s southeast side — a passionate leader devoted to building big people, not big buildings. Hear Pastor Gene’s powerful story of faith, from his early calling at age 22 to leading both…

Building Faith and Community on the South Side - Pastor Sam Espinoza | Church of the Week (10-26-25)

Join host Chad Schapiro on Church of the Week as he sits down with Pastor Sam Espinoza of KRBC Ministries in San Antonio. From his beginnings as a U.S. Army soldier to answering God’s call to pastor on the South Side, Pastor Sam shares his inspiring journey of faith, perseverance, and community imp…

Faith, Cultures & Calling — CJC Life with Pastor Sundar | Church of the Week (10-19-25)

In this episode of Church of the Week, host Chad Schapiro sits down with Pastor Philip Sundar of CJC Life Church in San Antonio. From playing cricket to pastoring a vibrant, multicultural church, Pastor Sundar shares his powerful journey of faith, the mission of CJC Life, and the importance of coll…

Restoring Broken Lives: Behind Avenue Church – Pastor Roger Robles | Church of the Week (10-12-25)

Join host Chad Schapiro on Church of the Week as he interviews Pastor Roger Robles of Avenue Church in San Antonio. Hear Pastor Robles' powerful testimony, the heart behind Avenue Church, and their mission to restore broken lives by pointing people to Jesus. Learn how the church is making an impact…