Straight Talk, No B.S., with Matthew's Hope presented by Imagine Marketing

In Episode 27 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, Tracy and Pastor Scott are joined by Mayor Mike Blake of Cocoa, Florida. Hear how the Mayor is embracing Matthew’s Hope and working with them to help address the growing homeless crisis in Central Florida. There are no easy answers or quick fixes, but having these conversations is a huge first step towards creating solutions.

Each week, Pastor Scott, Shelley and guests share their experiences from operating a homeless outreach in Florida's Orange and Brevard Counties in order to raise awareness and tackle some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding the homeless crisis in America today.

For more information or to donate, visit: https://www.matthewshopeministries.org/

#homeless #homelessness #ministry #dignity #orangecounty #brevardcounty #ministry #crisis #homelessawareness

In Episode 28 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, Pastor Scott and Tracy are joined by Hannah Frenc, Executive Director of the Porchlight Foundation to discuss the impact of development on the area’s homeless population. They address the ripple effect of development and why Porchlight makes an effort to partner with organizations like Matthew’s Hope to mitigate the impact.

Each week, Pastor Scott, Shelley and guests share their experiences from operating a homeless outreach in Florida's Orange and Brevard Counties in order to raise awareness and tackle some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding the homeless crisis in America today.

For more information or to donate, visit: https://www.matthewshopeministries.org/

#homeless #homelessness #ministry #dignity #orangecounty #brevardcounty #ministry #crisis #homelessawareness

Some people think the homelessness crisis could be solved easily. Some say things like “why don’t THEY just get a job?” In Episode 29 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, you will learn why that is much easier said than done in most cases.

Each week, Pastor Scott, Shelley and guests share their experiences from operating a homeless outreach in Florida's Orange and Brevard Counties in order to raise awareness and tackle some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding the homeless crisis in America today.

For more information or to donate, visit: https://www.matthewshopeministries.org/

#homeless #homelessness #ministry #dignity #orangecounty #brevardcounty #ministry #crisis #homelessawareness

In Episode 32 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, Pastor Scott is joined by Nicole Wilson, the current Orange County District 1 Commissioner and Deputy Mayor as well as Austin Arthur who is currently running for that same position.

Both of our guests were asked the same questions, and the topics included their reaction to the new “anti-camping law” here in Florida, their awareness of the homeless crisis affecting our area and their ideas to help tackle the growing problem.

In Part II, Nicole Wilson is our guest.

Each week, Pastor Scott, Shelley and guests share their experiences from operating a homeless outreach in Florida's Orange and Brevard Counties in order to raise awareness and tackle some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding the homeless crisis in America today.

For more information or to donate, visit: https://www.matthewshopeministries.org/

#homeless #homelessness #ministry #dignity #orangecounty #brevardcounty #ministry #crisis #homelessawareness

In Episode 31 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, Pastor Scott is joined by Nicole Wilson, the current Orange County District 1 Commissioner as well as Austin Arthur who is currently running for that same position.

Both of our guests were asked the same questions and the topics included their reaction to the new “anti-camping law” here in Florida, their awareness of the homeless crisis affecting our area and their ideas to help tackle the growing problem.

In Part I, Austin Arthur is our guest. Stay tuned for the next episode which will feature Nicole Wilson.

Each week, Pastor Scott, Shelley and guests share their experiences from operating a homeless outreach in Florida's Orange and Brevard Counties in order to raise awareness and tackle some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding the homeless crisis in America today.

For more information or to donate, visit: https://www.matthewshopeministries.org/

#homeless #homelessness #ministry #dignity #orangecounty #brevardcounty #ministry #crisis #homelessawareness

In Episode 30 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, Pastor Scott and Shelley discuss the criminalization of homelessness on the heels of a new Florida law that prevents those experiencing homelessness from camping or sleeping in public spaces.

Each week, Pastor Scott, Shelley and guests share their experiences from operating a homeless outreach in Florida's Orange and Brevard Counties in order to raise awareness and tackle some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding the homeless crisis in America today.

For more information or to donate, visit: https://www.matthewshopeministries.org/

#homeless #homelessness #ministry #dignity #orangecounty #brevardcounty #ministry #crisis #homelessawareness

In Episode 19 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, Pastor Scott and Shelley discuss the fact that the needs continue despite the “season of giving” being over. They also outline goals for the new year as well as actions they would like to see taken by our local, state, and federal officials to counter the growing homeless crisis here in central Florida.

Each week, Pastor Scott, Shelley and guests share their experiences from operating a homeless outreach in Florida's Orange and Brevard Counties in order to raise awareness and tackle some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding the homeless crisis in America today.

For more information or to donate, visit: https://www.matthewshopeministries.org/

#homeless #homelessness #ministry #dignity #orangecounty #brevardcounty #ministry #crisis #homelessawareness

In Episode 18 of the Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope podcast Pastor Scott and Shelley share some of their most inspirational as well as some of their most challenging moments from 2023. We also revisit some of the most controversial topics we have covered on previous episodes including why Matthew’s Hope closes at Christmas.

Each week, Pastor Scott, Shelley and guests share their experiences from operating a homeless outreach in Florida's Orange and Brevard Counties in order to raise awareness and tackle some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding the homeless crisis in America today.

For more information or to donate, visit: https://www.matthewshopeministries.org/

#homeless #homelessness #ministry #dignity #orangecounty #brevardcounty #ministry #crisis #homelessawareness

In Episode 17 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, Scott and Tracy are joined by a local business owner and supporter of Matthew’s Hope to discuss the growing homeless crisis in Central Florida. In this season of giving, they also share how Matthew’s Hope strives to help those in need provide a Christmas for their families while keeping their dignity intact.

Each week, Pastor Scott, Shelley and guests share their experiences from operating a homeless outreach in Florida's Orange and Brevard Counties in order to raise awareness and tackle some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding the homeless crisis in America today.

For more information or to donate, visit: https://www.matthewshopeministries.org/

#homeless #homelessness #ministry #dignity #orangecounty #brevardcounty #ministry #crisis #homelessawareness

In episode 16 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, Pastor Scott and Shelley discuss what Thanksgiving looks like for the men, women and families in our area that are experiencing homelessness. Plus, what the season of giving looks like for them and how you can help support their ministry while also checking names off of your gift-shopping list.

Each week, Pastor Scott, Shelley and guests share their experiences from operating a homeless outreach in Florida's Orange and Brevard Counties in order to raise awareness and tackle some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding the homeless crisis in America today.

For more information or to donate, visit: https://www.matthewshopeministries.org/