



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 …

Beyond Sunday: Equipping Families For Life | Church of the Week (2-28-26)
On this episode of Church of the Week on AM 630 The Word, host Chad Schapiro sits down with Pastor Abraham Chase of Shepherd’s Gate Bible Church in San Antonio. Pastor Abraham shares his powerful testimony of coming to faith at a young age, drifting in his early adult years, and ultimately returnin…

Serving the City, Shaping the Future | Church of the Week (2-21-26)
On this week’s episode of Church of the Week on AM 630 The Word, host Chad Schapiro sits down with Pastor Santiago Vasquez of Valley High First Baptist Church in San Antonio. Pastor Santiago shares his powerful testimony—growing up in a church-planting family, drifting for a season, and ultimately …

Meeting Needs, Sharing Hope | Church of the Week (2-14-26)
On this week’s episode of Church of the Week on AM 630 The Word, host Chad Schapiro sits down with Pastor Nathan Clardy of Calvary Hills Baptist Church in San Antonio. Pastor Nathan shares his powerful journey from growing up in a faithful Christian home to serving for seven years on the mission fi…