The 323 Podcast

In this episode, we sit down with Linda Gonzalez-Hensgen, interim executive director of Family Service of El Paso. Linda shares how her long career serving students and families shaped the way she leads today, and how her faith has guided her through seasons of change. She talks about the work of Family Service, the mental health needs of our community, and what it means to support people with kindness and honesty. This warm and thoughtful conversation is a reminder that our work can honor God and bring hope to others.

Richie Hatch’s path to entrepreneurship has been anything but typical, from Marine Corps deployments to teaching Krav Maga to now launching Jungle Driving School here in El Paso. In this conversation, Richie shares how years spent training people in situational awareness shaped the way he now prepares teens and adults to navigate the roads with confidence. He talks about Jungle’s creative, mission-driven approach to driver education and why reducing accidents isn't just good business, it’s a way to bless the entire Borderplex community.
Richie also opens up about the discernment, setbacks, and spiritual growth that led him into franchising after the closing his self-defense gym during COVID. He reflects on learning to ask God to close doors, embracing the courage required to start again, and leading a company built on trust. For any Christian business owner or leader who’s ever faced uncertainty or felt the pull toward something new, Richie’s story offers a grounded look at faith-guided decision-making, resilience, and calling.
If you’re curious about purpose-driven entrepreneurship, safer roads for our community, or how everyday work becomes an act of worship, this is a conversation worth hearing.