Restorers: A Water Street Podcast Water Street Mission

As a father, I can tell you, "I longed to be restored to my son," John says. After his son got caught up in the opioid epidemic and nearly lost his life, John Roberts started R3 Recovery House in Lancaster to offer sober living spaces where individuals can recover from addiction and be restored while discovering their God-given abilities. Tune in to our latest episode as we hear from John Roberts, R3 Recovery House, and Jack Crowley, President of Water Street Mission, discuss...

If you were to ask someone what it was like to experience homelessness, you probably wouldn't expect a positive response. But when we sat down with some of our guests in the residential program at Water Street, that's exactly what we heard. Tune in to our latest episode as we hear from guests at Water Street, President Jack Crowley and Director of Guest Education, Teresa Martin.

Stepping through the doors of Water Street's shelter for the first time, what does that feel like? In this episode of the Restorers Podcast, we'll hear about the experiences and challenges of coming to a shelter and what building trust looks like. Tune in as we hear from guests of Water Street Mission, Director of Life Coach Ministry Lillie Otte, and President Jack Crowley.

As the largest service provider to men and women experiencing homelessness in Lancaster, we often hear the question, "what do I do when I meet someone experiencing homelessness?" Do I give money, food, or other supplies? And how does one know what to say in these situations?In this episode, we hear thoughts and reflections from guests of Water Street, Life Coach Supervisor John Rushemeza, and Water Street Mission President Jack Crowley.

What is it like to live on the streets, particularly in a small city like Lancaster, PA? In this episode, we'll hear firsthand accounts from guests of Water Street Mission, who know what it's like to live in this "whole other world." We examine their challenges and take a look at what advantages, if any, exist for them. And then we ask, what does it all mean for us, their neighbors?

Without people you trust, life can lead you down some challenging roads. Today's episode centers on the story of a former Water Street guest who found himself exactly where he didn't want to be, in large part because of the people around him. But it also looks at how the right kind of relationships made all the difference - adding up to one incredible testimony.