The Call to Houston

Vocation, Education, and Purpose

Join us as Doug interviews Mark Carleton, head of school for Presbyterian School. Mark challenges us and his students to "live a good life with skills that God has given you" to make a difference in the community.  To learn more about TrueWorks, visit trueworkshouston.org [https://www.trueworkshouston.org/].

The Call to Houston

Join us as Doug interviews Alf Halverson, senior pastor of Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church. Hear about Alf's Norwegian heritage, lutefisk, and the radical generosity to the community that he participates in. Like our other We Built This City Guest, Alf's story begins outside of Houston but H-Town eventually lures him in an unexpected way.  To learn more about TrueWorks, visit trueworkshouston.org [https://www.trueworkshouston.org/].

A Little Grocer with Big Impact

Join us as Doug interviews David Quan, an attorney in Houston, Texas. David shares the story of his family’s small but influential grocery store that provided goods for its customers and fostered a sense of camaraderie in its community.   To learn more about TrueWorks, visit trueworkshouston.org [https://www.trueworkshouston.org/].

Every Shelter Turns Billboards into Roofs

Join us as Doug and Joshua chat with Scott Key, the founder of Every Shelter. Scott shares his story, both his life and his professional one, and notes how he first comes across the idea of using billboards for refugee roofs.  To learn more about TrueWorks, visit trueworkshouston.org [https://www.trueworkshouston.org/].

An Ingenious Model for Early Education

On this episode of We Built This City, Doug interviews Jaciel Castro from Community Preschools in Houston. Like our other guests, Jaciel's journey begins outside of Houston. Hear of Jaciel's important service to young children in Houston, how this service was inspired by his mother, and how he has a plan for it to grow.  To learn more about TrueWorks, visit trueworkshouston.org [https://www.trueworkshouston.org/].