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

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

di Matthew's Hope and We Are Winter Garden

No-Profit Documentari

Stagione 4

2026 Florida Conference on Ending Homelessness

In this episode of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Pastor Scott and Shelley share their experiences from the 2026 Florida Conference on Ending Homelessness. What they learned, what surprised them, who was missing, and why it was so important to participate in it. For 23 years, the annual Florida Conference on ending Homelessness has remained the only conference in the state of Florida focused exclusively on ending homelessness. It took place the first week of September and brought together experts, influencers, and innovators to share best practices, present new ideas, and collaborate on solutions to prevent and end homelessness. Each week, Pastor Scott, Shelley and guests 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 today. To learn more or to donate, visit: https://www.matthewshopeministries.org/ Or download the new Matthew's Hope App from your App or Google Play store #homeless #homelessness #ministry #dignity #orangecounty #brevardcounty #crisis #homelessawareness #unhoused #florida

Nonprofit Fundraising

"Running a nonprofit is no joke." ~Shelley Bradford In this episode of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Pastor Scott and Shelley discuss what it is like to fundraise as a nonprofit. Find out whether they enjoy that aspect of their jobs or whether it is simply an unavoidable necessity. You will also learn what tough decisions have to be made internally when donations suddenly slow down for a period of time, how most tax-payer funded grants actually work, and what some of the biggest operational costs of Matthew's Hope actually are. And finally you will hear about some of their biggest and best fundraising events and galas coming up over the next two months and how you can get involved. Each week, Pastor Scott, Shelley and guests 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 today. To learn more or to donate, visit: https://www.matthewshopeministries.org/ Or download the new Matthew's Hope App on your phone. #homeless #homelessness #ministry #dignity #orangecounty #brevardcounty #crisis #homelessawareness #unhoused #florida

Dr. Jarod Fox

In this episode of Straight Talk, No B.S., with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Pastor Scott and Shelley are joined by Dr. Jarod Fox who is currently running for Florida State House District 39. Dr. Fox shares what inspired him to enter this race and how his medical and scientific background guides his approach to addressing the issues our area is facing. Plus, hear how Pastor Scott and Shelley feel the government could best support the efforts of Matthew's Hope while leaning on the expertise of the people that are in the trenches each day working with those in our communities experiencing homelessness. Each week, Pastor Scott, Shelley and guests 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 today. To learn more or to donate, visit: https://www.matthewshopeministries.org/ #homeless #homelessness #ministry #dignity #orangecounty #brevardcounty #crisis #homelessawareness #unhoused #florida

Apopka Mayor Nick Nesta

In this episode of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Pastor Scott and Shelley are joined by the Mayor of Apopka, Florida, Nick Nesta. The mayor shares what he has learned since taking office, how he intends to work with organizations like Matthew's Hope to address the needs of Apopka's unhoused residents and how he was surprised to discover that homelessness was such a political issue. Each week, Pastor Scott, Shelley and guests 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 today. To learn more or to donate, visit: https://www.matthewshopeministries.org/ #homeless #homelessness #ministry #dignity #orangecounty #brevardcounty #crisis #homelessawareness #unhoused #florida

Dan McDow - FL House District 33 Candidate

In this episode of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Pastor Scott and Shelley are joined by Dan McDow who is running for Florida House District 33. Find out what important distinction Dan wasn't aware of until recently, where addressing our homelessness crisis ranks in his priorities and what questions he had for Pastor Scott and Shelley. Each week, Pastor Scott, Shelley and guests 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 today. To learn more or to donate, visit: https://www.matthewshopeministries.org/ #homeless #homelessness #ministry #dignity #orangecounty #brevardcounty #crisis #homelessawareness #unhoused #florida

State of the Union

Welcome to Season 4! In this episode of Straight Talk, No B.S., with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Pastor Scott and Shelley re-introduce Matthew's Hope to anyone joining us for the first time and then spin forward to provide updates on everything they are currently working on. Plus, learn what is coming next including Moving Forward Silver, their great Fall Fundraiser events and the brand new Matthew's Hope App where you can find details about everything related to Matthew's Hope. Each week, Pastor Scott, Shelley and guests 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 today. To learn more or to donate, visit: https://www.matthewshopeministries.org/ #homeless #homelessness #ministry #dignity #orangecounty #brevardcounty #crisis #homelessawareness #unhoused #florida

Stagione 3

America 250 - The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

In this episode of Straight Talk, No B.S., with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Pastor Scott and Shelley discuss the good, the bad and the ugly as it relates to the state of homeless in America on our 250th anniversary. Hear how bad policies lead to ugly realities for those in our communities experiencing homelessness. From headlines that reinforce false narratives to wasteful spending on inhumane projects like "Alligator Alcatraz." You will have to listen to the end to hear whether we could anything "good" to discuss. Each week, Pastor Scott, Shelley and guests 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 today. To learn more or to donate, visit: https://www.matthewshopeministries.org/ #homeless #homelessness #ministry #dignity #orangecounty #brevardcounty #crisis #homelessawareness #unhoused #florida

Is Affordable Housing a Crisis or a "Yawn"?

In this episode of Straight Talk, No B.S., with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Pastor Scott and Shelley discuss whether affordability and affordable housing are a crisis or a "yawn" as President Trump suggested. The "21st Century ROAD to Housing Act" is the broadest federal effort in decades to address America's housing affordability problems. The legislation seeks to cut federal housing rules, slim-down environmental reviews, make it faster to build homes and limit the ability of corporations to buy single-family homes. The housing bill passed the Senate by a vote of 85-5 and the House approved it with a vote of 358-32. However, President Trump surprised his party by refusing to sign the bill and called it "a yawn" and "so unimportant" compared to the Save America Act which doesn't have enough Republican Support to pass. The President has also said that affordability is a "fake word", "it's all about the interest rate" and "lower the interest rates, you can have all the housing you want." Hear what makes this issue so complex, what Scott and Shelley hope to see as a result of this legislation, and what the President's comments suggest about where these issues rank on his list of priorities. Each week, Pastor Scott, Shelley and guests 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 today. To learn more or to donate, visit: https://www.matthewshopeministries.org/ #homeless #homelessness #ministry #dignity #orangecounty #brevardcounty #crisis #homelessawareness #unhoused #florida

Sleeper Buses in Action

In this episode of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Pastor Scott and Shelley share what they have experienced and learned over the first few weeks that their sleeper buses have been in action. After a long process to put this program together, guests are finally enjoying restful sleep for the first time in a long time. Hear the responses they have received from guests that have spent nights in the climate-controlled safety of the sleeper buses and the impacts they have had on their lives and mental health. Matthew's Hope is still in need of more community partnerships to help provide host sites to make this program even more successful. In this episode you will hear how you can help. Each week, Pastor Scott, Shelley and guests 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 today. To learn more or to donate, visit: https://www.matthewshopeministries.org/ #homeless #homelessness #ministry #orangecounty #brevardcounty #crisis #homelessawareness #unhoused #florida

The World Cup and Homelessness

In this episode of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Pastor Scott and Shelley discuss the measures some World Cup host cities in the U.S. took in efforts to address their homelessness crisis before welcoming the world. In the United States, the 11 host cities for the tournament included Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New Jersey, Philadelphia, the San Francisco Bay Area and Seattle. FIFA estimated that the 2026 tournament will provide 17 billion dollars in GDP growth in the United States and create approximately 185,000 jobs. But how much of that money will be utilized to find long-term solutions for those experiencing homelessness in our cities? And how many of the initiatives that cities implemented ahead of the World Cup will continue once the visitors from around the globe return home? Each week, Pastor Scott, Shelley and guests 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 today. To learn more or to donate, visit: https://www.matthewshopeministries.org/ #homeless #homelessness #ministry #dignity #orangecounty #brevardcounty #crisis #homelessawareness #unhoused #florida

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