Community Stories Episodes
Hear from everyday heroes and leaders making a difference in their communities, sharing stories that inspire and uplift through compassion and action.
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May 13, 2026
Looking Beyond Homelessness: Brandan Thomas and Houston's Open Door Mission
In this episode, Wayne sits down with Brandan Thomas, CEO of Houston’s Open Door Mission, for an honest and deeply compassionate conversation about homelessness and addiction, branching into the importance of dignity and the power of human connection. Rather than reducing people in crisis to statistics or social problems, Brandan challenges listeners to begin with something simple but often overlooked: relationship. From learning someone’s name to showing up consistently, he shares why genuine ...