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

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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Update frequency
every 4 days
Average duration
33 minutes
Episodes
87
Years Active
2024 - 2025
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What a typical outreach day looks like at a homeless ministry

What a typical outreach day looks like at a homeless ministry

In Episode 25 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, Pastor Scott and Shelley share details of what an outreach day looks like at the Brevard campus. What systems they have developed and why.…

00:31:27  |   Thu 09 May 2024
Why do we do this?

Why do we do this?

In Episode 26 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, Pastor Scott and Shelley share what inspires them to continue the work they do despite all of the challenges they face.

Each week, Pastor S…

00:29:25  |   Thu 09 May 2024
Local politics and our homeless crisis with special guest Cocoa Mayor Michael Blake

Local politics and our homeless crisis with special guest Cocoa Mayor Michael Blake

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 t…

00:46:30  |   Thu 09 May 2024
Development's impact on our homeless population (special guest Hannah French, Porchlight Foundation)

Development's impact on our homeless population (special guest Hannah French, Porchlight Foundation)

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…

00:37:55  |   Wed 08 May 2024
Why don't THEY just get a job?

Why don't THEY just get a job?

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…

00:22:00  |   Wed 08 May 2024
Local Politicians and Florida's Homeless Crisis (Part II)

Local Politicians and Florida's Homeless Crisis (Part II)

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 i…

00:57:06  |   Wed 08 May 2024
Local Politicians and Florida's Homeless Crisis (Part I)

Local Politicians and Florida's Homeless Crisis (Part I)

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 runni…

00:57:00  |   Wed 08 May 2024
The criminalization of homelessness

The criminalization of homelessness

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 ho…

00:36:29  |   Wed 08 May 2024
Matthew's Hope Outlook - 2024

Matthew's Hope Outlook - 2024

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 t…

00:22:10  |   Tue 07 May 2024
Matthew's Hope Year in Review - 2023

Matthew's Hope Year in Review - 2023

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…

00:29:00  |   Tue 07 May 2024
Homelessness and the Season of Giving

Homelessness and the Season of Giving

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 Flo…

00:31:04  |   Tue 07 May 2024
Thanksgiving for those facing homelessness

Thanksgiving for those facing homelessness

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 homelessne…

00:18:07  |   Tue 07 May 2024
Real Faces of Homelessness (John's story)

Real Faces of Homelessness (John's story)

In this episode of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew's Hope, Pastor Scott and Tracy are joined by John who is a graduate of the Moving Forward Program and now works at Matthew's Hope. John shares h…

00:30:15  |   Tue 07 May 2024
Hiding in Plain Sight

Hiding in Plain Sight

In episode 14, Pastor Scott and Shelley explain why "hiding in plain sight" is part of their mission. Appearances go a long way in how people are treated and treat others. This simple strategy is i…

00:26:03  |   Tue 07 May 2024
Community Impact of a Homeless Outreach Ministry

Community Impact of a Homeless Outreach Ministry

This week Pastor Scott and Tracy are joined by Johnny Wiedmann of Wiedmann Roofing & Construction to discuss how Matthew's Hope has impacted the community surrounding its Brevard campus in ways you m…

00:22:47  |   Tue 07 May 2024
Buying into

Buying into "The Lie"

In episode 12 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew's Hope, Pastor Scott and Shelley talk about what it means to buy into the lie of homelessness. What is the lie, how is it perpetuated and what im…

00:28:38  |   Tue 07 May 2024
When Helping Hurts

When Helping Hurts

In Episode 33 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, Pastor Scott and Shelley discuss situations where helping hurts. Pastor Scott reminds us that doing the wrong thing for the right reasons…

00:25:10  |   Mon 06 May 2024
Real Faces of Homelessness (Gary's story)

Real Faces of Homelessness (Gary's story)

One of the goals of this podcast is to overcome common misconceptions and educate people about homelessness and those experiencing it.

In episode 11 you will be introduced to Gary, a current guest of …

00:16:21  |   Mon 06 May 2024
The Moving Forward Program

The Moving Forward Program

Episode 9 is dedicated to the Moving Forward Program which is a key component of the mission of Matthew's Hope. Learn what it entails and how it is designed to set their guests up for success.

Each w…

00:23:02  |   Mon 06 May 2024
Real Faces of Homelessness (Shannon's story)

Real Faces of Homelessness (Shannon's story)

One of the goals of this podcast is to overcome common misconceptions and educate people about homelessness and those experiencing it.

In episode 8 you will be introduced to Shannon and see one of th…

00:37:14  |   Fri 03 May 2024
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