What role should faith-based organizations play in solving homelessness, and why are so many failing?

In this episode, I sit down with Kevin Nye, a leading voice examining how religion intersects with homelessness in America.

Kevin explains why many faith-based programs prioritize conversion over outcomes, while proven solutions like Housing First are often ignored.

We talk about the history of rescue missions, the tension between faith and harm reduction, and what it will actually take to prevent and solve homelessness.

Gospel rescue missions make up a large share of homeless services in America, especially in rural communities. It is going to take all of us, churches, synagogues, mosques, rescue missions, business leaders, and nonprofits, working together to prevent and solve homelessness.

That starts with honest conversations like this one. Please watch, listen, and share.

You can learn more about Kevin and find his books here: https://kevinmnye.com

I wrote a cover story for the American Gospel Rescue Mission Association magazine, now Citygate Network, titled “Speaking to the Faith Community About Housing First: Rescue Missions of the Future”: https://invisiblepeople.tv/speaking-to-the-faith-community-about-housing-first/