Wayfarer Weekend Podcast: Andy Bales on Skid Row

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“I worked my whole life to end up on Skid Row.”

Andy Bales

At the age of 15, just a few months after my decision to become a follower of Jesus, I met Andy Bales. For the next three formative years he was my youth pastor, my mentor, and my friend. When I think of Andy I think of John the Baptist’s words about Jesus: “I’m not worthy to tie his shoelaces.”

Andy is an Iowa boy who has given his life to serve the poor, addicted, homeless, and most destitute people.

This week, my Wayfarer Weekend podcast is a conversation with Andy. I’m not worthy to tie the laces of the shoe on the one foot he has left, but I’m grateful for the opportunity of having this conversation and sharing it with you.

(WW) Andy Bales on Skid Row Wayfarer

Please listen, and check out this article about Andy in LA Weekly:

Click on this photo to read the story.

One response to “Wayfarer Weekend Podcast: Andy Bales on Skid Row”

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    Dean VanderWell

    Tom, I do not know if you saw Lester Holts do his interview with the mayor of LA last evening, but you need to send this to him. Let him know the other side of the story. Dad

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