



Helping New Churches Thrive | Church of the Week (5-9-26)
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 e…

Grace in Action: Inside Grace Tabernacle Church | Church of the Week (5-2-26)
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 leaders…

Faith in Action: The Power of Church Planting | Church of the Week (4-25-26)
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 …

From Struggle to Purpose | Church of the Week (4-18-26)
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 a…

Faith, Leadership, and Transformation | Church of the Week (4-11-26)
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 …

Beyond the Walls: Strengthening Churches for the Mission | Church of the Week (4-4-26)
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 pastor…

Building Bridges: Faith, Government, and Community | Church of the Week (3-28-26)
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 le…

Answering The Call: A Life of Ministry | Church of the Week (3-21-26)
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 thou…

Faith, Leadership, and the Civic Calling | Church of the Week (3-14-26)
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 bibli…

Serving San Antonio with Open Hands | Church of the Week (3-7-26)
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 …