James Musyoki returns to the studio to reflect on his journey into ministry and the path that brought him to Dallas. He shares his upbringing in El Paso and the influence of Pastor Eddie Lee. James tells Pastor Clay about a mission trip in high school that became a lifelong calling. What was meant to be four months turned into more than twenty years of service at Dallas Metro! The conversation reflects on time and legacy. James talks about watching children grow up and raise families of their own. He shares how service shaped his life and his faith. The episode points to obedience and showing up. It reminds listeners that real impact often comes quietly. The episode also looks back on 2025 and the work of Dallas Metro. James explains the Christmas Store and why the thirtieth year was different. Many volunteers once received toys themselves. He also shares the heart behind the birthday gift program. Each child receives a gift to remind them they are seen and loved. The discussion turns to food insecurity and the need for new facilities. James explains why storage, refrigeration, and space matter. He shares the vision for feeding children on weekends and meeting real needs in real homes. The episode closes with an invitation to partner in building debt free and expanding the ministry’s impact across Dallas. Be sure to like and subscribe for more Dallas Metro Podcasts!

Dallas Metro Podcast host Pastor Clay sits down in the studio with Scott Regan for a meaningful conversation about family, faith, and life at Lakeview Camp. What starts with lighthearted stories about grandkids and growing Texas towns quickly turns into a deeper discussion about service, stewardship, and obedience to God’s calling. Scott shares his journey from the corporate world into full-time service at Lakeview Camp, where he now oversees operations across 330 acres. He talks about the daily realities of caring for the property, supporting volunteers, serving thousands of kids each year, and creating an environment where people feel peace the moment they arrive. The conversation highlights the unique impact Dallas Metro kids have at camp and why something as simple as a hot meal can carry profound meaning. The episode closes with a powerful call to live a servant’s life and a bold vision for Dallas Metro’s future, including the upcoming groundbreaking and commitment to build debt-free by faith. This episode is an encouragement to pray, listen, and ask how you and your family can be part of what God is doing in 2026 and beyond. Like and subscribe to the Dallas Metro Podcast to stay connected.

Pastor Clay hosts this episode of the Dallas Metro Podcast with a timely reminder as we step into a new year: God’s promises are new every morning, and He has a plan for your life in 2026. Pastor Clay challenges listeners to slow down, open God’s Word, and pray a simple but powerful prayer—“Holy Spirit, speak to me.” He shares from personal experience why God doesn’t speak to us because of a title, but because we are His children, and how learning to listen can bring clarity, direction, and purpose for the year ahead. In this episode, Pastor Clay also sits down with Natalie Esparza, now part of the Esparza family legacy that spans three generations at Dallas Metro. Natalie shares how God brought her and her husband, Gino, together in 2022, revealing a series of connections that show God’s timing is never accidental. She opens up about her upbringing in Dallas, her close relationship with her mom, her experience at Trinidad Garza Early College at Mountain View, and the dreams she still carries for the future, trusting that God has placed her exactly where she needs to be in this season. The conversation also offers a powerful look inside Dallas Metro’s mission through the Saturday bus ministry and Metro Youth on Tuesday nights, where lives are being shaped week after week. As we look ahead to 2026, this episode points to the vision for a new facility—a true safe place where children and teens can encounter God, find belonging, and grow in faith. If the Lord puts it on your heart, join faith with us and consider partnering in this mission as we prepare to build and reach more lives than ever before. If this episode encourages you, be sure to like, subscribe, and share the Dallas Metro Podcast so you don’t miss future conversations.