Every year people in the community, as well as the news media, go back to the same old search for a hero offering a safe, “low barrier” warming shelter from the elements. Along with this comes an implied condemnation of the Mission for having so many rules. We answer their questions, but they just aren’t listening. In this podcast, Brian talks about why the Mission is NOT a low barrier shelter, and the challenges for those why try to open warming shelters in our community.

In this podcast Eric speaks with Scott about his journey with God and struggles he has overcome.

In this special episode, GRM Executive Director Ken Emilio gives a quick rundown on how the environment of the Mission contribute to the success of our residents.

In this podcast Brian speaks with new staff member, Greg. As a former resident, Greg explains his journey from despair to wholeness.

One of the apparently more shocking truths of our time is that many people are homeless by choice. It might make more sense to folks if you say they are homeless because of their choices. In this podcast, Brian explains how the numbers in the "homeless point in time count" may not be entirely accurate.

In this podcast, Brian speaks about how the Gospel Rescue Mission works with residents who have prior convictions to gain employment and housing. Even when it may seem hopeless, there is hope.

Brian gives his advice to those seeking to leave homelessness: no one remains independent, independently. The quality of relationships you are able to have and keep are a good indicator of your ability to achieve independence.

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In this episode, Brian addresses the role empathy plays in how people address homelessness. Can empathy toward the homeless population potentially be a bad thing?

Is giving money to a homeless person with a cardboard sign on the corner of the street the best way to be a Christian philanthropist? In this podcast, Brian discusses how giving of your time, treasure and talents to an organization like the Mission is a responsible way to battle homelessness.

In today’s polarizing world, it’s easy to see homeless people and miss the powerful human stories of struggle, suffering, and brokenness that each one carries. Our podcast today captures one of those stories all the way from brokenness to redemption as our friend Denise Loraditch shares a personal and powerful connection to homelessness and the Gospel Rescue Mission.