99 for 1

Don't miss today's remarkable episode of one man's tragic, real-life account, featuring his path to street life in well known gang from east Los Angeles. You won't want to miss it! Keep in mind, this is a two part story, so you will need to tune in next week to hear episode 12 for the inspiring conclusion. To find out more about HomeBoy Industries and their remarkable work transforming the lives of gang members with the grace of God, check out their website HERE.  You may also be interested to learn more about the founder of Homeboy Industries, Father Gregory Boyle, a Jesuit Priest, who has been serving the needs of east Los Angeles since 1986. You can find his first book HERE.  To learn more about "99 for 1" and their journey with the homeless, check out the website: 99for1story.com.  The book "99 for 1" is available in English, Spanish, Italian & now in German as well! 

Episode 10 is a brief summary of the highlights of our 3rd trip to San Diego looking for Ed. It begins with the actual recorded segment from ABC News San Diego about our mission during trip 2, then explains what led to trip 3.  If you have questions concerning 99 for 1, go to the "99 for 1" Facebook page and write questions there, which we can address on future podcasts. You can also check out photos from each trip, watch the ABC News Segment and more on the Trip Website of "99 for 1."  Alternatively you can purchase the book on Amazon.com, where it is available in English (99 for 1), Spanish (99 por 1), Italian (99 per 1) and soon to be published in German. 

In this podcast I answered the question, "Why Ed?" Many people have asked me, "Why would you pursue a childhood friend on the other side of the country and put yourself in harm's way?" "What makes Ed special?" I hope the answer in today's podcast inspires you to look up some old friends and reconnect, or better yet, reach out to a few who may be struggling. For more information about this journey, you can check out our website: 99 for 1, or pick up your own copy of the book at Amazon.com. 

In this episode, I talked with my friend Paul, who has been living homeless in his '98 Ford Ranger for 7 years. We discussed how depression impacts many on the streets and what may help if someone finds themselves in that place. For more information, check our the "99 for 1" website or pick up your own copy of the book on amazon.com.

I met Tom on my third homeless trip to San Diego, when he was in his early 80's, blind and trying to make a life without the luxury of a home. He is originally from Bluffton, South Carolina and is one of the most positive me I have met in my lifetime, given his circumstances. Check out photos of Tom on our trip gallery on trip website at: 99 for 1, or order your copy of the book on Amazon.com.   

On this episode we talk with Paul, a 63 year-old man who has been living homeless for 7 years by choice.  Paul has joined our service teams for 2 service trips offered by Leadership Excursions. One was in Puerto Rico after hurricane Maria and the second was in Uruguay serving a large group of Italian students in addition to ministry leaders. To read more about Paul's life and how we met, pick up your own copy of "99 for 1" on Amazon.com! 

My guest on this podcast is Nick Burgart who has served with me in Uruguay.  We discussed a 21 year-old by the name of Kyle, who I met in San Diego during my first trip with Steve and Brian, while living homeless. A difficult but moving story, hope you enjoy it! For more about the details of our homeless trips check out 99for1story.com or the book: "99 for 1"!  

In this episode I spoke with my friend Steve Bowman of Bowman's Plumbing, Heating & AC, since he lived on the streets with me. We discussed the nitty gritty of begging for money and food on our first homeless excursion. For more information check out "99 for 1" or purchase the book on Amazon.com.

This episode, with special guest Brian Silvestri, considers factors related to living homeless on the streets and the fears that can accompany all that street living entails.  For more information about "99 for 1" visit the website or consider a trip with Endurance Leadership.  You can also purchase the book on Amazon.com. 

In this episode, Will Cravens spoke again with Tom Pounder about the man who inspired him to live homeless on the streets of San Diego, California. For more detail on this story and others check out our "99 for 1" website or purchase your own copy of the book on Amazon.com.