A Gritty Journey of Tex-Mex Theology with Alan Graham, Founder and CEO of Mobile Loaves & Fishes
From Rock Bottom to Renewal, with My Neighbor DeLori
On this episode of the Gospel Con Carne podcast, Alan sits down with our neighbor and friend, DeLori. With a life shaped by both hardship and incredible resilience, DeLori shares her journey of transformation—one marked by early struggles and a spirit of survival. Growing up in an abusive home where drugs and alcohol were part of daily life, DeLori ran away when she was only nine years old. Throughout her life, she found strength in unexpected places—from the people who helped raise her on the streets to the deep connection she still holds with her father. Now a proud mom of seven and over a year into her longest period of sobriety, DeLori is embracing a new season of life. Thanks to the support of Integral Care, DeLori made her way to Community First! Village in 2024 where she says she has found purpose and healing. She earns a dignified income providing house cleaning services at our Community Inn, lends a hand to her neighbors around the Village whenever she can and continues to rebuild relationships with her children. DeLori’s story is a reminder that no matter where you come from or what you’ve been through, there is always hope!
From Hardship to Hope, with My Neighbor Justin
On this episode of the Gospel Con Carne podcast, Alan sits down with our friend and neighbor, Justin! Originally from Houston, Justin later made his way to Austin where he found support from a family friend as he navigated life in a new city. After experiencing some bumps along the way, Justin made his way home to Community First! Village in 2021 and has embraced a new chapter of life—one marked by growth, gratitude and deep connection. Though he once faced homelessness and time in jail, today Justin is known for his welcoming spirit, green thumb and genuine friendships with everyone around him. Whether he’s giving tours to volunteers, tending to his yard or earning a dignified income through one of Mobile Loaves & Fishes’ various teams, Justin lives with purpose, believing that God has restored what was once lost in his life. For Justin, the Village isn’t just home—it’s where he plans to stay forever, surrounded by a forged family and grounded in the belief that healing begins when we take care of ourselves in order to better care for others.
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About the Podcast
Each of us has a story to tell about who we are and how we got to where we are in life, and the element of community, whether you realize it or not, has played a vital part.
You alone have not just pulled yourself up by your bootstraps. Your path in life—your story—has been molded by other individuals along the way.
Hosted by Alan Graham, founder and CEO of Mobile Loaves & Fishes, the ‘Gospel Con Carne’ podcast explores the woundedness of society through the untold stories of individuals who have encountered homelessness. You’ll hear from men and women who lived on the streets for years or even decades, and other guests who, though never homeless, understand the profound impact of family and community on their lives.
Join Alan as he takes you on a gritty journey of Tex-Mex theology while unpacking poignant stories from the streets of life that will leave you with a new understanding of the significance of community and home.
Alan Graham is one of the country’s leading visionaries on issues involving homelessness. He’s also a pretty cool dude. Meet Your Host >
