Father Greg Boyle: The Soul of Homeboy Industries | You Made It Weird

Founder of Homeboy Industries, Jesuit priest, and bestselling author Father Greg Boyle joins Pete Holmes for one of the deepest, most heartfelt episodes yet of You Made It Weird. Father Greg shares his journey from pastor at Dolores Mission Church to launching the world’s largest gang rehabilitation and re-entry program in Los Angeles. He opens up about founding Homeboy Industries—as a response to gang violence and systemic marginalization—and how the radical act of providing jobs, tattoo removal, counseling, and community for former gang members can change lives. Listen in as he explores themes of kinship, compassion, belonging, and why “nothing stops a bullet like a job.” He also talks candidly about his newest book, Cherished Belonging: The Healing Power of Love in Divided Times, which offers moving stories and spiritual insight rooted in his decades of frontline work—and gives all net proceeds to support Homeboy Industries. If Greg’s stories touch you, consider supporting the mission of Homeboy Industries with a tax‑deductible gift at HomeboyIndustries.org/donate. Every contribution sustains services and social enterprises that offer hope, healing, and second chances. Follow Father Greg on X/Twitter for daily reflection and updates @FrGregBoyle #FatherGregBoyle #YouMadeItWeird #HomeboyIndustries #CherishedBelonging #Kinship #GangRehabilitation #SpiritualityInAction #RadicalLove #SecondChances #GregBoyle ========================================================== SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Thank you VITA COCO for being our official ON SET BEVERAGE Get 25% off and get Vita Coco shipped to your door by using code WEIRD20 https://vitacoco.com MODERN MAMMALS GET THE BOTTLE & BAR FOR $44! https://modernmammals/weird LMNT Get a FREE sample pack Promo Code: WEIRD https://drinklmnt.com/weird DADGRASS Get 20% OFF with promo code WEIRD https://dadgrass.com/weird