Parables from the Projects

This new podcast is a dad and daughter storytelling series highlighting how Gordy came up from the streets of Brownsville, Brooklyn to a life dedicated to God and his community. He is interviewed by his daughter, Mia, whom, inspired by her dad, went from 'the hood' to Harvard.

Girl Dad Gang: Father and Daughter Set to Change the World 06/06/2021

Girl Dad Gang: Father and Daughter Set to Change the World Gordy and Mia connect with another Dad and Daughter—Brother Da'ee and Akiya McKnight! Brother Da’ee was formerly incarcerated and is now a Criminal Justice Advocate. Akiya McKnight is an award-winning producer and writer, changing the landscape in Hollywood. /episode/index/show/truetalesfth/id/19375931

Parables and the Police 06/11/2020

Parables and the Police Too many names of Black men and women to count have been murdered at the hands of police at disproportionate rates. These facts have an averse effect on the minds of Black people when they interact with any type of law enforcement. /episode/index/show/truetalesfth/id/16756463

God is Not Dumb 05/30/2020

God is Not Dumb Mia and Gordy address the largest issues at hand - the unjust treatment and killing of Black people that we all have had enough of. /episode/index/show/truetalesfth/id/15038525

Change is a Process, Not an Event 05/22/2020

Change is a Process, Not an Event In the Season 3 premiere - Mia and Gordy share stories of struggle and triumph in front of a live online audience. We hear not only about their time in the 90s, but also a larger clip from our Bonus episode where we played a selection of Mike Tyson speaking about Gordy’s pickpocketing prowess. /episode/index/show/truetalesfth/id/14524748

'Rona' Revelations 05/13/2020

'Rona' Revelations In this bonus session, you'll hear a preview of what Iron Mike Tyson thought of Gordy growing up... /episode/index/show/truetalesfth/id/14398943

Double Nickel - Season 2 finale 03/09/2020

Double Nickel - Season 2 finale As season 2 comes to a close, Gordy and Mia celebrate Gordy's 55th birthday! Gordy shares updates on his standup comedy tour, and Mia shares how she hung out with Oprah for a day. /episode/index/show/truetalesfth/id/13468376

The Game Changer 02/25/2020

The Game Changer One day changed Mia's life forever; it just so happens that it has a lot to do with her and Gordy's favorite basketball team. Mia describes her transition from Brooklyn to Queens and what opened her eyes to freedom. /episode/index/show/truetalesfth/id/13293044

Gordy and Mia's Marathon 02/11/2020

Gordy and Mia's Marathon Today, Gordy gives a recap of how his resurgence into the world of stand-up comedy - and how Nipsey Hussle's words, helped him to overcome his fears. /episode/index/show/truetalesfth/id/13110614

#GirlDad and #Goddad - w/ Special Guest, Karen Pilgrim 02/02/2020

#GirlDad and #Goddad - w/ Special Guest, Karen Pilgrim The news of the untimely death of Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and 7 of their close family friends’ death hit the world hard. Kobe’s story of how he would have five more girls because he is a ‘Girl Dad’ went viral, and Mia and Gordy can’t help but relate. /episode/index/show/truetalesfth/id/12980072

Faithful Over Few 01/21/2020

Faithful Over Few They're back! This week, Gordy and Mia discuss the power of putting in work and of course - taking care of what you have and being given even more. From 1995 - now, this has been reining true in both of their lives. /episode/index/show/truetalesfth/id/12822083

Who's in your crew? 01/12/2020

Who's in your crew? We're still celebrating the New Year though we are taking it back to some old lessons. /episode/index/show/truetalesfth/id/12703484

2 College Chronicles + Dr. ARB 01/05/2020

2 College Chronicles + Dr. ARB This week, the first of the new year and new decade (hyped), Gordy continues speaking about his time at Hunter College. With insight from college student Jalyn, Mia and Gordy give advice to college students who may be anxious about their future. /episode/index/show/truetalesfth/id/12619430

2 College Chronicles + Dr. ARB 01/05/2020

1 College Chronicles 12/23/2019

1 College Chronicles Continuing the journey of Gordy and Mia from the Projects to today, Gordy talks about when he moved in with Mike Tyson and how that led to him enrolling in college. Mia shares a recent surprise she received that she and Gordy are taking as a sign from God to keep going. /episode/index/show/truetalesfth/id/12507347

Exodus 12/15/2019

Exodus In this episode, recorded while Gordy was still in Los Angeles, Mia talks about how Parables helped her to have faith to go to Harvard. She and Gordy continue sharing their journey after Gordy came home from prison and Bootcamp to take care of his daughters. /episode/index/show/truetalesfth/id/12404570

From the Hood to Hollywood 12/03/2019

From the Hood to Hollywood In this episode, Gordy joins Mia in Hollywood - then the unexpected happens, again. /episode/index/show/truetalesfth/id/12260786

Wendy Wisdom 11/26/2019

Wendy Wisdom In this season premiere Wendy, Mia's mom, comes on and speaks about growing up in Brownsville and being lured towards the projects, not being able to stay in the projects outside of her control, and how she came to know Christ. /episode/index/show/truetalesfth/id/12181631

Revelations 08/28/2019

Revelations In this final episode for season 1, Gordy and Mia hosted a live event in front of family and friends and even had some of them join them on the show! /episode/index/show/truetalesfth/id/11035187

Gorgeous Goddaughters 08/13/2019

Gorgeous Goddaughters This episode is different. /episode/index/show/truetalesfth/id/10875099

'That S#*! Don't Work' 08/05/2019

'That S#*! Don't Work' In this episode, Gordy and Mia share more about their first live event in NYC on August 19th at Brooklyn Blew Smoke! /episode/index/show/truetalesfth/id/10774604

God's Plan: From Burglary to Bootcamp 07/28/2019

God's Plan: From Burglary to Bootcamp In this episode, Mia dreams BIG. /episode/index/show/truetalesfth/id/10680464

Group Home Grace 07/20/2019

Group Home Grace In this episode, Mia celebrates another year around the sun and /episode/index/show/truetalesfth/id/10591958

Pickpocket Proverbs 07/14/2019

Pickpocket Proverbs In this episode, Gordy and Mia get real with each other. They are both a work in progress and they share decision-making processes, storytelling preferences, and of course, more about 'back in the day.' /episode/index/show/truetalesfth/id/10511051

What Happens in Pink Houses... 07/04/2019

What Happens in Pink Houses... In this episode, Gordy talks about getting on a plane for the first time in over a decade, and where his criminal career began. Mia talks about her weekend plans and also remembers growing up in Pink Houses herself. /episode/index/show/truetalesfth/id/10400936

Kick the Nightstand 06/26/2019

Kick the Nightstand In this episode we hear Mia and Gordy decide on music, Gordy talks about growing up in the 70s and this week's parable is 'Kick the Nightstand.' /episode/index/show/truetalesfth/id/10296653

GENESIS 06/20/2019

GENESIS In this Parable from the Projects, Mia and Gordy introduce the series. They give their backstory as to why they started the podcast and why they believe their story can offer hope to anyone who is not feeling inspired or like they can ever get out of where they are; physically, emotionally, or spiritually. /episode/index/show/truetalesfth/id/10218560

Parables from the Projects

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