On this episode of Homeless but Human, we are joined by Sam, our Outreach Director! On this FINAL episode of our series we discuss Part 3 of Discerning Next Steps: Going Deeper or Calling Higher? You will hear more about:
Empathy and compassion vs. accountability.
Freedom from vs. freedom for.
Someone to be loved for the sake of love vs. a problem or relationship to be fixed.

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On this episode of Homeless but Human, we are joined by Sam, our Outreach Director! On this episode we discuss Part 2 of Discerning Next Steps: Going Deeper or Calling Higher? You will hear more about:
The difference between forgiveness and reconciliation.
What freedom in a friendship ought to look like in our lives and The Lords invitation to that freedom.
The importance of self expression in a friendship.

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On this episode of Homeless but Human we are joined by Sam, our Outreach Director! On this episode we discuss, Part 1 of Discerning Next Steps: Go Deeper or Call Higher? You will hear more about:
Vulnerability sparks vulnerability.
How to share more intentionally with the people in your life.
The call to look outward instead of inward.
What is God calling us all to?

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On this weeks episode of Homeless but Human, we are concluding our summer series with the Lincoln team! Erin and Ryan join us to discuss:
    •    The impact and support of alumni and the community of Lincoln.
    •    First hand look into homeless ministry in a shelter.
    •    The power of someone recognizing how much someone deserves to be loved.
Jesus says in the Gospel, the poor you'll always have. Yeah. So even if there is no homeless on the streets, someone's poor out there that you can go and love.
We are so thankful for all the support and love we received in each city this past summer. If you ever want to volunteer with us or more information on our mission, you can email [email protected].

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Summer Series Spotlight: This week we are joined by Brad and Julie from our Gary team!
We discuss:
How some things and people do not always need to be fixed.
What vulnerability can look like when it is a two way street.
The beauty of giving AND learning how to receive.
Being present to the people God put right in front of you.

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Summer Series Spotlight: This week we are joined by Tony and Stephanie from our Dayton team!
We discuss:
What street minstry in a shelter looks like.
The ways childlike joy opened up the hearts of our friends on the streets.
Ways that the missionaries in Dayton learned how important it is to waste time with people you care about.
The huge need for volunteers in the shelters near you.

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Summer Series Spotlight: This week we are joined by Ashley and Luke from our Dallas team!
We discuss:
How the mindset of, "do not waste time on me" turned into a life-changing friendship.
What the streets in Dallas look like.
What happened in a choir practice that moved hearts.
What "a beautiful place with beautiful people" meant to the Dallas team.

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We're kickstarting our summer podcast series again!
Throughout the summer, we'll be sharing highlights from each of the cities where we hosted summer mission trips!
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First up, we have Helen and Jon from our Detroit team!
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On this week's episode, we discuss:
 
    • Unexpected encounters on the streets.
• What trust can look like on the streets.
• What CIC brought to Detroit and what Detroit gave back to CIC.
• Practical ways to encounter the homeless in Detroit!

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On this new episode of Homeless but Human, we are joined by two of our Denver missionaries, Luke and Meaghan. On this episode you will hear:
How the strength of homeless teens impacts our mission.
The way our missionaries are able to play a vital role in the lives of the homeless they encounter
Simple ways to encounter the homeless near you.

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On this new episode of Homeless but Human, we are joined by two of our Denver missionaries, Chas and Michaela. On this episode you will hear:
How a a simple birthday celebration can impact someone so deeply.
The beauty in being vulnerable with our friends on the streets.
How consistency in friendship is life changing.

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