"Stories From Skid Row" gives listeners an opportunity to hear first-hand testimonies from those who are experiencing homelessness, as well as staff and friends of Union Rescue Mission. These episodes provide a glimpse into the issues surrounding homelessness and the work being done to combat this serious problem in Los Angeles.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 14 days 8 hours 50 minutes
EP13: Alan Reed | Recovery to Delivery
Alan's road to recovery started at Alcoholics Anonymous and concluded at Union Rescue Mission. Hear his story on how he became vital to the Mission's mail system!
EP11: Chaplain Marvin Enriquez | God's Sovereign Grace
Chaplain Marvin Enriquez left his position as a minister of a local church to love on and encourage the hurting men that walk through Union Rescue Mission.
EP10: Scott Minerd | CIO of Guggenheim Partners
Scott Minerd, the CIO of Guggenheim Partners, is a beloved friend of the Mission and is also scheduled to be the featured speaker at the 41st annual Mayor's Prayer's Breakfast! Listen to hear about his passion to see Christ change people's lives in...
EP9: Kenneth Chauney | Pain and Perseverance
When Kenneth was in high school, he struggled with homelessness and had the odds stacked up against him. Now he's a junior at Loyola Marymount University and is on his way to make a difference in this world!
EP8: Julius Dowell | Hope For The Homeless
Julius Dowell is the Supervisor of Hospitality and Guest Services at Union Rescue Mission and he himself came through our doors looking for Hope.
EP7: Levi Shirley | I Came To Los Angeles To Die
Levi came from Alabama to Skid Row to die, but he found new life and earned a GED at URM!
EP6: Deon Joseph | LAPD Officer Deon
LAPD Sergeant Deon Joseph looks tough in his uniform. But look closer and you'll see he has a heart for people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles.
EP5: Roddy Rose | Stranger on Earth
URM CEO Andy Bales interviews Roddy Rose his story on how God delivered him out of drugs and alcohol.
EP4: Toyota Executive Will Nicklas And Zee
Toyota Executive Will Nicklas tells his story on how he got involved at Union Rescue Mission and how he helped launch a mentoring program for the men in our Discipleship Program. Zee comes on the show to talk about his journey battling cancer and...
EP3: Interview with Laker's Guard Jordan Farmar
URM's CEO Andy Bales chats with Laker's point guard Jordan Farmar about his journey through the NBA and his annual "Hoop Farm" basketball camp where many of the Mission's children get to participate!