Podcast

On this episode of the Gospel Con Carne podcast, Alan sits down with our neighbor and friend, John, also known around the Village as Mighty Mouse! From working carnival rides across Texas and beyond to earning his unforgettable nickname, John has lived a life full of adventure, stories and resilience. John spent 26 years [...]

On this special episode of the Gospel Con Carne podcast, Alan sits down with Mobile Loaves & Fishes' new President, Tim Allen! Tim’s journey to MLF has been anything but ordinary. From growing up in Los Angeles and joining his parents as they served people experiencing homelessness on Skid Row, to a career in business, [...]

On this episode of the Gospel Con Carne podcast, Alan sits down with our neighbor and friend, Nancy! Born in Germany and raised in North Austin, Nancy has lived a life full of adventure. From working behind the scenes at the legendary Armadillo World Headquarters to running her own businesses, Nancy spent much of [...]

On this episode of the Gospel Con Carne podcast, Alan sits down with one of our beloved volunteers, Dita Heilman! Dita's story of serving others began long before she found her way to Community First! Village. Born and raised in the Albania/Kosovo region of Europe, she met her husband, Steve, while he was volunteering [...]

On this episode of the Gospel Con Carne podcast, Alan sits down with a longtime friend of Mobile Loaves & Fishes, Ilene Green! Ilene’s journey to Community First! Village began long before she called Austin home. While living out of state, Ilene started volunteering with Mobile Loaves & Fishes when her son, Charles, began [...]

On this episode of the Gospel Con Carne podcast, Alan sits down with our longtime neighbor and friend, Shorty! Born and raised in Houston, Texas and one of many siblings, Shorty’s life has been shaped by both hardship and resilience. After losing his mother at just nine years old, he eventually spent 31 years [...]

On this episode of the Gospel Con Carne podcast, Alan sits down with our neighbor and friend, Brenda! Born and raised in Midland and one of 14 siblings, Brenda’s life has been marked by both deep love and deep hardship. After losing her sense of identity and falling into addiction, Brenda spent more than [...]

The Gospel Con Carne podcast is back! Join us this season as Mobile Loaves & Fishes’ Founder & CEO, Alan Graham, and his guests share the powerful, untold stories of individuals who have experienced homelessness—and the hope that meets them along the way. We’re honored to kick off the season with Debra, one of [...]

On our season finale of the Gospel Con Carne podcast, Alan sits down with our neighbor and friend, Ruvi. Born and raised in Cuba, Ruvi grew up amid political and economic hardship. After graduating, he traveled the world while working for the Cuban government before coming to Austin nine years ago to seek asylum, [...]

On this episode of the Gospel Con Carne podcast, Alan sits down with our neighbor and friend, Deirdre. Born in California, Deirdre's early life was marked by loss and instability. Even after her father died from addiction, she turned to alcohol and drugs at a young age, leading to years of struggle, incarceration, homelessness and heartbreak. After [...]