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Welcome to Passion for Christ where Pastors and Ministry Leaders in Southern California share their testimony and vision for their church and community. If you would like to have your church or ministry featured on this show, contact Stacey at 858-795-4585 or e-mail [email protected]. Show host Stacey is a San Diego native and Media Strategist at Salem Media. She is involved in her community and has built relationships with churches throughout Southern California. Join us weekly for Passion for Christ on KPRZ Sundays at 3:30 PM.

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Helmut Welke M.S. - President, Tennessee Creation Fellowship

Monday, August 17, 2026

Helmut is a retired engineering manager with a Fortune 100  company. He holds BS and MS degrees in industrial engineering from the University of Illinois and has held positions in a variety of national and international assignments. He is a certified engineering manager and in 2006 was elected to the board of trustees of IISE – an international society serving the Industrial & Systems Engineering profession. In 2012 he was honored as a “Fellow” of the IISE society.Helmut is now in the Nashville area and in conjunction with several others they have formed a new local group – the Tennessee Creation Fellowship.  Additionally, Helmut is a member of the Creation Research Society and serves as a board member for Logos Research Associates.In recent years he has become a popular speaker on Creation Science topics as well as Atheism and Intelligent Design.  He has spoken to churches, youth groups, on college campuses and to civic organizations throughout the USA, but also in France, Germany, Hungary, and Poland.Polls indicate that over 2/3 of Evangelical Youth walk away from the church after college.  But this statistic reverses dramatically when high school youth are exposed to quality creation science materials before high school graduation. Our churches need to provide the apologetics and training to overcome the atheistic teaching to help the next generation develop a Christian worldview and the Biblical convictions that will last a lifetime.In the last 12 years Helmut has given over 1,000 Creation related talks to Youth Groups, Churches, Civic societies, as well as on high school & university campuses.    What do people say?“I have also attended the seminars that he has led. His presentations are stellar and well received by church staff and attendees.“. – Pastor Taylor, Salem Baptist Association.“We booked a six-hour seminar with Helmut. He gave us a college course in Creation science, keeping the audience mesmerized as he clearly commuted, research data, and made a clear connection to the truth of God‘s word. He made excellent use of visuals and handouts. Helmut was a delight to work with… His message is vitally needed.“  –  Sr. Pastor Qualls. (retired)“Helmut was very engaging as he spoke to my youth group about Creation and how science fits the Creation account. My students thoroughly enjoyed the discussion, and Helmut was able to answer every question they threw at him. I would highly recommend Helmut to speak to your youth or church as a whole.”– J.M., youth pastor“He brings a wealth of knowledge, solid theology, and passion to dive into topics that are very relevant and needed for a culture today, especially our youth. As someone who has benefited personally from Helmut, as well as pastoring the junior and senior high students at our church, I can heartily recommend Helmut to passionately and accurately deliver the truth of scripture within your ministry context.“ – M. V., former youth pastor, and now Sr. pastor.Book Helmut as a speaker for an event, a youth meeting, or larger seminarPlease contact Helmut at: [email protected]  Or cell: 563-940-5360There are no set fees for speaking engagements. Perhaps just a love offering. We do need HDMI hook-up for laptop, TV or screen with projector and sound connection.  And a table to sell books after the talks.

Pastor Doug Keen

Monday, August 3, 2026

In this episode of "Passion for Christ," host Stacy welcomes Pastor Doug Keen of Calvary Chapel Winchester to share his powerful journey of faith. From his roots in the Midwest to the tennis courts of New Mexico and 21 years of missionary work in the UK, Pastor Doug’s story is a testament to how God redirected his life toward a calling he never expected.

 

Calvary Chapel Winchester
https://www.calvarychapelwinchester.org

We are a Bible teaching, Spirit led church in the rapidly growing community of Winchester, California. We love the Lord and want to follow Him as faithful disciples. Our supreme desire is to have a close relationship with God and to be conformed to the image of His Son, Jesus Christ. Our mission is to preach the gospel and make disciples of Jesus Christ. We do this through Bible study, worship, prayer, fellowship, service, and evangelism.
We meet Sundays 10:00AM and Wednesdays 7:00PM. We have children’s ministry ages 3-12, Women’s Ministry, Men’s Ministry, and a School Of Ministry for training leaders. 

Nicole Lauren

Monday, July 13, 2026

A Calling Rooted in Worship, Nicole believes music is a wonderful tool for outreach and ministry. Her performances are opportunities to point people to Christ and she would love to glorify God with your group at churches, events, and special, and special gatherings.

Website: nicolelaurenmusic.com..

Instagram: @nicolelauren

Facebook: nicolelauren_music

Her music:

SPOTIFY 
https://open.spotify.com/track/5FLFUaXphaDBQJ6MZRLaZi?si=ntfovw70QkOLzfYyDKxQLw&utm_source=copy-link

APPLE MUSIC
https://music.apple.com/us/album/my-good-shepherd-single/6783183009

Pastor Shane Idleman: Cancer, Courage, and Clinging to Christ

Monday, June 15, 2026

On this special episode of Passion for Christ, Stacey Hyatt sits down with Pastor Shane Idleman, founder and lead pastor of Westside Christian Fellowship, for a candid and inspiring conversation about faith in the midst of suffering.

After being diagnosed with cancer, Pastor Shane shares how this unexpected journey has deepened his dependence on Jesus Christ and strengthened his commitment to proclaiming God’s truth. He openly discusses the challenges of facing a life-altering diagnosis while continuing to trust God’s sovereignty and goodness each day. As Pastor Shane often reminds others, our ultimate hope is not in circumstances, treatments, or outcomes, but in Christ alone. 

Listeners will be encouraged by his testimony of perseverance, prayer, and unwavering faith as he explains what it means to cling to Christ during seasons of uncertainty and suffering.

Pastor Shane is also the author of numerous books, including The Dark Night of the Soul: Finding Hope in the Midst of Pain, I Almost Quit: My Journey of Leading Through the Landmines of Ministry, 40 Days to Reset Your Life, Oh God, Would You Rend the Heavens?, If My People, Desperate for More of God, Answers for a Confused Church, and Feasting & Fasting. Through his writing, preaching, radio ministry, and now his personal battle with cancer, his message remains centered on repentance, revival, hope, and wholehearted dependence on Jesus Christ. 

Join us for a powerful conversation about suffering, faith, God’s faithfulness, and finding strength in Christ when life takes an unexpected turn.


West side Christian Fellowship Church https://westsidechristianfellowship.org
Shane Idlemanhttps://shaneidleman.com

Pastor Troy - Lead Pastor City View Church in San Diego

Monday, May 25, 2026

Pastor Troy Singleterry fixes his sights on both the heart and the horizons of our city, ready to respond to each shift and emerging need. As the Lead Pastor since 2015, it has been his vision to serve a congregation of people both within and outside the walls of the church. Not content to rely on people coming to the church, it is Pastor Troy’s conviction that today the church must go into the world. And you’re invited to come along! Love God. Love People. Follow Jesus. City View Church is committed to being God's light and love in our city. Our view is that every person counts because they are valuable to God.
More information https://www.cityviewsd.com/

Pastor Matt Smith of Barabbas Road Church

Monday, May 18, 2026

Barabbas Road Church in San Diego We are a church that is unashamedly committed to the supremacy and sufficiency of the Bible.  We believe the Bible is the very word of God and we are committed to proclaiming its unchanging message to an ever changing world.  Each week folks from all across San Diego County gather to hear from God’s Word the Bible and to share in worshiping God together through songs.  At Barabbas Road our aim is not to reinvent church rather we strive to honor the one to whom the church belongs and that is Jesus Christ our Lord, He is the head of the church and He is the one we proclaim.
Barabbas Road Churchhttps://www.barabbas.comPodcastAlotofwordspodcast.com Mere Membership: Belonging Made Visible Through Baptism and the Lord’s Table https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GQ6FQT34?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_8QKG9OQNBD49QDF97I4G&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_8QKG9OQNBD49QDF97I4G&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_8QKG9OQNBD49QDF97I4G&bestFormat=true

Senior Pastor Patrick Cho of Lighthouse Bible Church

Monday, May 11, 2026

Lighthouse Bible Church is a loving community of believers seeking to grow together in the Lord. Our desire is for people to know the Lord Jesus Christ, to wonder at the greatness of His glory and the beauty of His grace. At Lighthouse, we are deeply committed to expositional preaching, biblical discipleship, and loving fellowship. Through the faithful proclamation of the gospel, we hope to live up to our name by being a bright beacon of God's truth and love in our community!

We hope you'll come visit us soon!

 

Lighthouse Bible Church 5015 Shoreham Pl. San Diego, CA 92122

www.lighthousebc.com

Sunday Services at 8:30 and 10:45 am

Erin Morrow Hawley - Counsel at Alliance Defending Freedom

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Erin Morrow Hawley serves as of counsel at Alliance Defending Freedom, supporting the Center for Life Team. She also works at the law firm Lex Politica, which focuses primarily on election law, voting rights, campaign finance, political activities compliance, corporate regulatory law, and related areas.Before joining ADF, Hawley practiced appellate law at Kirkland and Ellis LLP, Bancroft LLP, and King & Spalding LLP, all in Washington, D.C. Hawley has litigated extensively before the U.S. Supreme Court as well as numerous federal courts of appeals and state courts of last resort. She served as co-counsel to Mississippi in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. She also worked at the U.S. Department of Justice, serving as counsel to Attorney General Michael Mukasey.As an academic, Hawley served as an associate professor of law at the University of Missouri. Her scholarship focuses primarily on federal courts and has been published in numerous top journals. Hawley is a frequent commentator on legal issues. Her work has been quoted or featured in the Wall Street JournalWashington PostU.S. News & World ReportUSA TodayFox News, the Washington Examiner, the Legal TimesWORLD Opinions, and The Hill, among others. Hawley has also written a book on motherhood, entitled “Living Beloved: Lessons From My Little Ones About the Heart of God.”Hawley is a former law clerk to U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John G. Roberts and Judge J. Harvie Wilkinson of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Hawley received her bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from Texas A&M University and her law degree from Yale Law School where she served as a Coker Fellow in Constitutional Law and on the Yale Law Journal. Hawley is an active member of the Missouri and District of Columbia bars and is admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court and various federal courts of appeals.website- https://adflegal.org/profile/erin-hawley/

Book- https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07JPKTV8Y?ingress=0&visitId=8b8994dd-b84d-4cc9-9561-18061902cb54&ref_=aufs_ap_ahdr_dsk_ab

Pastor Trace Martinez of Pillar Church of Oceanside

Monday, April 20, 2026

Pillar Church of Oceanside exists to know Jesus and to make Him known. We have a mission of doing that in our city and aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. We are part of a network of churches called The Praetorian Project that starts new churches outside military bases with the design of discipling highly transient people in military communities worldwide. Our church is focused on serving and equipping the people of the military, and is comprised of a mix of active duty military, military retirees, veterans, and community members who simply love our men and women in uniform. The lifestyle of the service member is unique and can be quite challenging--our desire is to support, encourage, equip, mobilize, and walk with these families and individuals during their time here. Our aim isn't to be LIKE family, rather to BE family. website, https://pillaroceanside.com/ 

Pastor Dan Leitz of Calvary Chapel Oceanside

Monday, March 30, 2026

Pastor Dan Leitz of Calvary Chapel Oceanside will be joining K-Praise for a special conversation ahead of Easter, sharing his heart for the North County community and the message of hope found in Jesus. The discussion will highlight Calvary Oceanside’s mission, Pastor Dan’s personal story, and a look ahead to their Easter celebration at the new Frontwave Arena in Oceanside. This year’s gathering, centered on “A New Beginning,” is designed to create space for all people to experience renewal, encouragement, and the life-changing power of the resurrection.

Pastor Aaron Buttery of Pastors to Prisoners

Monday, March 23, 2026

Aaron Buttery -1 Timothy 1:12-17Aaron Buttery: In 2013, Aaron walked away from a career in nuclear power to pursue God’s call in his life for prison ministry. Since then, he has served at RJ Donovan state prison, fulfilling a variety of roles as a Christian volunteer. In 2017 Aaron graduated from Bethel seminary with a Master of Divinity and was ordained by Converge Worldwide. As a yard pastor, Aaron helps inmates meet, know, and follow Jesus through Bible studies, prayer groups, recovery groups, church services, Kairos events, various discipleship groups, one on one counseling, walking the yard, and cell visits. In 2021, Aaron met his wife, Vicki; together they have two children which they absolutely adore. Fred Vaught: Fred M. Vaught is a retired financial executive and dedicated community leader who has transitioned a 39-year career in financial planning into a lifelong mission of discipleship and philanthropy. Since 1975, he has shared his life and journey with his wife, Kaye; together, they have three children and four grandchildren, residing in Valley Center, California, since 1990.In 2021, Fred became involved with prison ministry, teaching a class called “Faith and Finance” at RJ Donovan Prison. Since then, he serves as a coach and mentor through the Freedom Initiative, empowering inmates to live out the Great Commission and Great Commandment. Learn More: https://www.pastorstoprisoners.org/

Email: [email protected] Freedom Initiative Radio Websitehttps://kprz.com/radioshow/freedom-initiative-radio

Apple Podcast-https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freedom-initiative-radio/id1895288295

Rehema for Kids – Restoring Hope Through the Love of Jesus

Monday, March 16, 2026

In this powerful and heartfelt conversation, we sit down with Estha, Executive Director of Rehema for Kids, to share the life-changing mission behind a ministry that is transforming the futures of vulnerable children.

Since opening its doors in 2006, Rehema for Kids has rescued and raised hundreds of children who would otherwise have little to no hope. Rooted in the Biblical calling to care for “the least of these,” this Christ-centered ministry provides far more than shelter—it offers a true home. Each child is nurtured with quality education, nutritious meals, medical care, trauma counseling, and intentional discipleship, all centered on the hope of Jesus Christ.

Located in a vibrant village setting, Rehema for Kids includes a children’s home, primary and junior high school, medical clinic, and a special needs center—creating a safe place where children can heal, grow, and thrive while breaking the cycle of poverty.

You’ll also hear about an exciting upcoming event in San Diego that brings this mission to life in a meaningful and unforgettable way.

 

Join Rehema for Kids for an Inspiring Evening:

TCWGlobal | 3545 Aero Court, San Diego

Saturday, March 28

5:30–8:30 PM

Enjoy an evening filled with:

• A powerful performance by Djelia Kadi African Drum & Dance Company

• Kenyan coffee, chai tea, and interactive food stations

• Inspiring stories of transformed lives through the love of Jesus

• A chance to win a trip to Lake Tahoe

• Emcee: Monica Dean, NBC 7 San Diego News Anchor

Be inspired, get involved, and discover how you can be part of bringing hope to children in need.

 Learn more and get tickets:

https://rehemaforkids.org/upcoming-events/stk-sandiego 

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