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

by Matthew's Hope and We Are Winter Garden

Non-Profit Documentary

Season 2

Real Faces of Homelessness with Lori

“They’ve given me new life.” - Laurie In Episode 77 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Pastor Scott and Tracy are joined by Laurie as we continue our Real Faces of Homelessness series. Lori shares the story of how emergency open-heart surgery started her spiral into homelessness. A reminder of how quickly things can change and how it can happen to anyone. Hear how Laurie discovered Matthew’s Hope and how her future is so much brighter now because of them. The goal of this series is to combat many of the stigmas and prejudices that exist about those experiencing homelessness by introducing you to real people and real stories. 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 #realfacesofhomelessness #homelessnessshouldnotbeacrime

Titusville Mayor Andrew Connors Part II

In Episode 76 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Pastor Scott and Tracy continue their conversation with Titusville Mayor Andrew Connors. Titusville’s success is closely linked to the space program and that dependency brings uncertainty. Learn how the Titusville Police Department is responding to Florida’s anti-camping laws and doing more than simply moving people along or locking them up. Plus, how Mayor Connors is collaborating with other local leaders to help facilitate the success of the new Matthew’s Hope sleeper busses program. If you missed part I of this conversation, be sure to go back and watch episode 75. 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 #titusville #mayorandrewconnors

Titusville Mayor Andrew Connors Part I

In Episode 75 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Pastor Scott is joined by Titusville Mayor Andrew Connors for Part I of a conversation about the homeless crisis in Florida. Learn what inspired the mayor to run for office and why he is so passionate about bringing various parties together to work towards a greater good. Plus, the causes, impacts and potential solutions to the homelessness crisis in Titusville and the surrounding municipalities. The first step was acknowledging that there was in fact a problem. Be sure to watch Episode 76 next week for part II of this conversation. 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 #Titusville

Homeless Outreach Wedding Venue

In Episode 74 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Tracy and Shelley are joined by Courtney Woolbright, who is the Venue and Events Director for Matthew’s Hope and Trinity Oaks. Trinity Oaks of Matthew’s Hope is a beautiful event venue on the Brevard campus of Matthew’s Hope that offers unparalleled amenities while providing opportunities for the guests of Matthew’s hope while raising funds for the ministry. People Magazine recently featured the inspiring story of a community that pulled together to provide an unforgettable wedding for a bride suffering from a rare autoimmune disease. Hear every detail of how more than 20 vendors came together at Trinity Oaks to make this dream come true. 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

FAQs about the Unhoused

In Episode 73 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Pastor Scott and Shelley answer a number of frequently asked questions that they often hear about the guests they serve. Aren’t they all drug addicts? Aren’t they dangerous? Aren’t they all just lazy? Aren’t they all crazy? These are just a few of the questions they often hear from people that are uninformed or misinformed about those experiencing homelessness. This episode is your chance to learn the answers to these questions and many more. 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 #ministry #florida #homelesscrisis

Matthew's Hope FAQs

In Episode 72 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Pastor Scott and Shelley share some of the most frequently asked questions they receive about Matthew’s Hope. What exactly is Matthew’s Hope? Is Matthew’s Hope s shelter? Is it dangerous to work at Matthew’s Hope interacting with so many people experiencing homelessness? How is Matthew’s Hope funded? Learn the answers to those questions and many more in this episode. 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. To learn more or to donate, visit: https://www.matthewshopeministries.org/ #homeless #homelessness #ministry #dignity #orangecounty #brevardcounty #crisis #homelessawareness #FAQs #shelter #mentalhealth #ministry #podcast

Transformation Village with Tim McKinney

“You’re likelihood to success or fail was based on where you were born, and it just didn’t seem ok.” ~Tim McKinney In Episode 71 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Tracy and Pastor Scott are joined by Tim McKinney, CEO of United Global Outreach. Tim shares details about his efforts to transform the community of Bithlo in East Orange County, Florida after decades of neglect and lawlessness that created a forgotten wasteland of hazardous materials and dangerous living conditions. Learn the 10 elements that are necessary for any community to prosper and what strides have been made towards the rejuvenation of Bithlo. While Tim’s organization serves mostly impoverished people and Matthew’s Hope serves only those experiencing homelessness, there are similarities in the fundamentals that each are based on and the needs of the people they serve. Both are bringing attention and resources to populations that have traditionally not had voices of their own. 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 #transformationvillage #poverty #eastorangecounty #florida

People, not Pigeons

“They’re people, not pigeons.” In Episode 70 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Pastor Scott and Shelley react to a viewer’s comment from a previous episode as well as current news regarding the dehumanization of those experiencing homelessness. Hear their reaction to a recent news story out of Salt Lake City pertaining to the mutilation of a deceased person’s body by a group of police officers. What a population is seen as less than human it becomes easier to treat them as such. 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. To learn more or to donate, visit: https://www.matthewshopeministries.org/ #homeless #homelessness #ministry #dignity #orangecounty #brevardcounty #crisis #homelessawareness #police #dehumanization #unhoused

Sleeper Buses

In Episode 69 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Pastor Scott and Shelley share the details of an exciting new program which will allow them to provide safe and comfortable overnight shelter to those in our communities with the most need. Through strategic partnerships, they are converting several tour buses into sleeper buses, resembling an Amtrak train sleeper car. Find out how this is being made possible, what the logistics will be and how there is already interest in expanding this project before the first bus is even on the road. 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 #orlando #florida #floridahomeless #unhoused

Mental Health and Homelessness with Dr. Tammy Findlay

“People shun people without even knowing their story.” ~ Dr. Findlay In Episode 68 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Pastor Scott is joined by Dr. Tammy Findlay who is the Mental Health Counselor for the Brevard Campus of Matthew’s Hope. Dr. Findlay shares insights about the relationship between mental health and homelessness. She addresses some of the stereotypes and stigmas that are often associated with both. Why do we view and address mental health issues so differently than other health issues? 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 #mentalheath #health #mentalillness

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