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

Pastor Scott and Shelley share their experiences from operating a homeless outreach in Florida’s Orange and Brevard Counties to raise awareness and tackle some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding the homeless crisis in America.

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every 4 days
Average duration
33 minutes
Episodes
87
Years Active
2024 - 2025
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"Just another dead junkie."

“Just another dead junkie.”

In Episode 48 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, Pastor Scott and Shelley examine the callous way many in the public regard the passing of someone experiencing …

00:36:00  |   Tue 03 Sep 2024
Politicians and our Homeless Crisis

Politicians and our Homeless Crisis

In Episode 47 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, Pastor Scott and Shelley share their experiences of attending several political hob nob events where they spoke with local, state and fede…

00:36:38  |   Mon 26 Aug 2024
How do

How do "they" have a cell phone and atm card?

In Episode 46 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, Pastor Scott and Shelley respond to a series of questions that were post in the Winter Garden Community Facebook group asking how a homele…

00:30:28  |   Mon 19 Aug 2024
Hurricanes and Homelessness

Hurricanes and Homelessness

In Episode 45 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, Pastor Scott and Shelley share insight into what hurricane season in Florida is like for those experiencing homelessness on the heels of H…

00:30:38  |   Mon 12 Aug 2024
Firm Foundation

Firm Foundation

"Too many believe what homeless people look like are the 'guy on the corner'." - Pastor Scott

In Episode 44 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, Tracy and Pastor Scott are joined by Megan Ga…

00:40:02  |   Mon 22 Jul 2024
Where the money goes: The cost of operating a homeless outreach

Where the money goes: The cost of operating a homeless outreach

“It can be a little overwhelming when you start to think about it.” ~Pastor Scott

In Episode 43 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, Pastor Scott and Shelley pull back the curtain and take u…

00:27:00  |   Mon 15 Jul 2024
Homelessness and Local Politics with Chloe Johnson

Homelessness and Local Politics with Chloe Johnson

“If we won’t start working together and locking arms, we’ll start to see homeless people at our front doors.”

In Episode 42 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, Tracy and Pastor Scott are jo…

00:43:10  |   Mon 08 Jul 2024
Central Florida's Homeless Crisis

Central Florida's Homeless Crisis

People often think of skid row in L.A. or tent cities in other major cities when they picture the homeless crisis in our country, but Central Florida has the fastest growing homeless population anywh…

00:44:04  |   Mon 01 Jul 2024
Doing God's work with Daniel

Doing God's work with Daniel

In Episode 40 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, Tracy and Pastor Scott are joined by Daniel to hear about his journey working for Matthew’s Hope as an advocate. Daniel also provides an u…

00:57:12  |   Mon 24 Jun 2024
Summer in Florida for those experiencing homelessness

Summer in Florida for those experiencing homelessness

In Episode 39 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, Pastor Scott and Shelley discuss some of the challenges that those experiencing homelessness in Florida face during the summer months.

Fro…

00:43:49  |   Mon 17 Jun 2024
Mental Health and our Homeless Crisis with Sarah Blizzard

Mental Health and our Homeless Crisis with Sarah Blizzard

In Episode 38 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, Tracy and Pastor Scott are joined by Sarah Blizzard to discuss mental health and how it relates to our growing homeless crisis. Sarah is …

00:41:30  |   Mon 10 Jun 2024
The Danger of Dehumanization

The Danger of Dehumanization

In Episode 37 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, Pastor Scott and Shelley, we dive into the dangers of dehumanization and how it often applies to how people treat those experiencing homel…

00:42:34  |   Mon 03 Jun 2024
Real Faces of Homelessness - Sherry's inspirational story

Real Faces of Homelessness - Sherry's inspirational story

In Episode 36 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, we revisit one of the most impactful guests that has joined us so far. Sherry was once a guest of Matthew’s Hope, her life in disarray an…

00:38:16  |   Mon 27 May 2024
The vital role of advocates in the mission of Matthew's Hope

The vital role of advocates in the mission of Matthew's Hope

In Episode 35 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, Tracy and Shelley are joined by Sharlene Dewitz who is Lead Advocate as well as Community Liaison for Matthew’s Hope. Sharlene shares what…

00:26:21  |   Mon 20 May 2024
A ministry of presence: Pastor Frankie and Matthew's Hope

A ministry of presence: Pastor Frankie and Matthew's Hope

In Episode 21 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, Scott and Shelley are joined by a special guest, Pastor Frankie. They cover how they met, how they have grown, their triumphs and their he…

00:43:17  |   Tue 14 May 2024
Anti-homeless laws and Amendment 8

Anti-homeless laws and Amendment 8

In Episode 20 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, Scott and Shelley explain how amendment 8 relates to those experiencing homelessness. They also react to a wave of recent local ordinances…

00:39:06  |   Tue 14 May 2024
Florida's homeless bill and how politicians in Tallahassee are failing us

Florida's homeless bill and how politicians in Tallahassee are failing us

In Episode 22 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, Scott and Shelley share what they learned during a recent visit to the Florida capitol in Tallahassee to meet with state legislatures. Hea…

00:25:16  |   Tue 14 May 2024
Expansion (Why that is not a good thing for a homeless ministry)

Expansion (Why that is not a good thing for a homeless ministry)

In Episode 23 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, Pastor Scott and Shelley talk about the expansion taking place on their campuses. Why it is necessary but not necessarily a good thing.

Eac…

00:29:27  |   Tue 14 May 2024
The Ultimate Thank You (Shannon's Story)

The Ultimate Thank You (Shannon's Story)

In Episode 34 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, Tracy and Pastor Scott are once again joined by Shannon. In episode 8 you can hear the full story of how Shannon went from a guest of Matt…

00:26:39  |   Mon 13 May 2024
A day in the life of someone experiencing homelessness

A day in the life of someone experiencing homelessness

In Episode 24 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, Pastor Scott and Shelley take us through the day-to-day challenges faced by those in our communities experiencing homelessness. Things tha…

00:30:16  |   Mon 13 May 2024
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