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Bethany Molinar, CEO of Ciudad Nueva here in El Paso.

Ciudad Nueva is a community outreach organization based in El Paso, Texas, focused on empowering youth, supporting families, equipping leaders, and strengthening the community in the downtown Rio Grande neighborhood. Since starting in 2004 with an after-school mentorship program called Launch Pad for 10 third graders, it has grown into a holistic, faith-rooted initiative that serves hundreds of residents through various programs. For youth, Ciudad Nueva offers after-school programs, mentoring, summer camps, soccer and volleyball teams, job training, and college preparation to foster academic success, personal growth, and leadership skills. For families, it provides resources like job referrals, English classes, financial literacy programs, a food co-op, mental health workshops, and immigration legal service consultations. The organization also hires local leaders as "Community Connectors" to support and empower their neighbors, while a Community Advisory Board advocates for neighborhood improvements. Through partnerships with churches, nonprofits, and local entities, Ciudad Nueva works to cultivate hope and create an environment where immigrant youth and families can thrive, emphasizing long-term community development and transformation in central El Paso.
If you'd like to learn more, click the link below
https://ciudadnueva.org

Immigration… is there a solution? Martin Lopez-Wilson

From Mafia Princess to God's Princess: Barbara Cueto

Barbara Cueto has a story that her hometown of El Paso needs to hear.  Her story is rife with challenges and has been featured on the radio program Unshackled and also on the Eric Metaxas Podcast.  As you listen in, be challenged to pray for those around us who are living through similar challenges today, and then be prepared to be floored by the redeeming power of our Father in Heaven.

El Paso Citizens' Police Academy, Community Events & Retail: David Doherty

David Doherty is a true Borderland patriot.  He loves his city and bringing people together.  In this conversation, we discuss the El Paso Citizens' Police Academy, Community Events and David's journey in retail.

An El Paso War Hero & The Blue Whistler Cannon: Historian Bernie Sargen

Bernie Sargent loves history AND he loves our Borderland community.  Bernie's passion for Borderland history shines through in this lively discussion focusing on a WWI war hero from El Paso and the saga of the Blue Whistler Cannon.  Listen in, be prepared to learn, and have fun!
 

What Is An Army Chaplain and What Do They Do? Chaplain Ryan Johnson

Why Start A Christian School? Calvary Chapel El Paso

There are probably many reasons NOT to start a Christian school.  Life would certainly be easier without that responsibility! 
 
But Calvary Chapel El Paso has taken on this towering task.  Find out why in this conversation with Pastors Sean Martinez and Luis Martinez (no relation!).  We'll also discuss church hurt, leading a church on El Paso's east side, and their heart for this community that we call home.

Comfort Matters: Robert Hart of Living Hope Christian Counseling Service

How does our desire or need for comfort work in our lives?  When is it healthy and when can it become dangerous?  We discuss this and more in this wide-ranging conversation with the Executive Director of Living Hope Christian Counseling Service here in El Paso.  Tune in and learn with us!

Storytelling Matters: Pastor Ricky Alcantar

Ricky Alcantar is the pastor of Cross of Grace Church in El Paso and is featured on the program Better News Radio on KELP.  In this episode of (915) TALK, Ricky discusses the importance of storytelling... and then cautions us about some of its dangers.

El Paso & Business Insurance: Tim Collins

On (915) TALK we're learning together about how things work.  Today, we have our friend and business insurance specialist, Tim Collins, as a guest.  Listen in as Tim shares how insurance works for business and insurance issues that are specific to our Borderland community.