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

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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.

  1. 3d ago

    Real Faces of Homelessness with Katie Uncut

    ***This episode contains accounts of abuse in various forms, including sexual. Viewer discretion is advised. In this episode of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Pastor Scott and Shelley continue their Real Faces of Homelessness series with Katie, a current guest of Matthew’s Hope. Katie was one of our most powerful and inspirational guests to date so we wanted to bring back a special edition of what was originally a two-part appearance. Now you can hear her entire conversation with Pastor Scott and Shelley uncut. Katie shares how her life started out “normal.” Growing up in a stable home with loving parents, graduating from college, having a successful corporate job and buying her first home at age 26. But then things quickly unraveled. Her life spiraled completely out of control and she found herself homeless and eventually on the verge of death. You will hear how dramatically her life has turned around since she found her way to the Orange County campus of Matthew’s Hope and joined the Moving Forward Program. Plus how the stories and examples of other former guests of Matthew's Hope have inspired her to forge a new future of service for herself. 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

    Real Faces of Homelessness with Katie Uncut

  2. Jul 6

    2026 Point in Time Count - The Rest of the Story

    In this week's episode of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Pastor Scott and Shelley dig into the results from the Brevard Homeless Coalition’s 2026 Point in Time Count and fill in the rest of the story. Learn why it is impossible to accurately count the number of people experiencing homelessness at any one time, the various ways numbers can be interpreted, and how the statistics from the count compare with the real-world data that Matthew's Hope is dealing with each week. This discussion offers important context that fill in the gaps left by an inherently imperfect count. 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

    2026 Point in Time Count - The Rest of the Story

  3. Jun 29

    Church & State: Rev. Mary Downey Part II

    "My Faith tells me that people deserve a safe place to call home." ~ Rev. Mary Downey In this week's episode of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Pastor Scott, Shelley and Tracy are joined by Reverend Mary Downey who is the Founder and CEO of Hope Partnership and is currently running for Osceola County Commissioner District 4. This is Part 2 with Mary and we encourage you to watch Part 1 as well. This week's conversation focuses on Mary's political aspirations. Hear what inspired her to run for office, what principles guide her throughout her journey, and what she hopes to be able to accomplish if elected. Plus, Mary shares a thought-provoking explanation of the relationship between Church and State. 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

    Church & State: Rev. Mary Downey Part II

  4. Jun 22

    Reverend Mary Downey Part 1

    In this week's episode of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Pastor Scott, Shelley and Tracy are joined by Reverend Mary Downey who is the Founder and CEO of Hope Partnership and is currently running for Osceola County Commissioner District 4. Mary discussed the role of the Church in addresses social issues like poverty and homelessness and points out where she feels they are falling short. She also details the mission of the Hope Partnership and stresses the importance of dignity and love in all they do. This is just Part 1 with Mary, be sure to watch next week for Part 2 where we will discuss what inspired her to run for office and what she hopes to accomplish if elected. 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

    Reverend Mary Downey Part 1

  5. Jun 15

    Real Faces of Homelessness with Niki Wilkerson

    Can you imagine being involved in 2 car accidents in a single evening resulting in a traumatic brain injury that would forever alter your life's path? In this episode of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Pastor Scott, Shelley, and Tracy are joined by Niki Wilkerson for our latest installment in our Real Faces of Homelessness series. You will hear how Niki's entire life change following a tragic series of events one evening. Overnight she went from having a successful career and speaking several languages, to never being able to work again and relying on social services to survive. You will also learn her remarkable story of perseverance and resilience. Plus, why she feels society's definition of homelessness is outdated and missing the mark in many ways. 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

    Real Faces of Homelessness with Niki Wilkerson

  6. Jun 8

    Sleeper Bus Rollout

    In this episode of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Pastor Scott and Shelley explain all the details about their Sleeper Bus program which just rolled out into action. You will learn why these buses are necessary, why they are a more viable option than building permanent structures, how the reservation system works, how many nights in a row a guest can sleep on the bus and how they arrived at that number. Plus, most importantly, you will hear what type of help they still need from the community to make this program a success. 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 Bus Rollout

  7. Jun 1

    Courtney - Called to Advocate

    In this episode of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Tracy and Pastor Scott are joined by Courtney Woolbright who is the Venue and Events Director for Matthew’s Hope and Trinity Oaks in addition to now also serving as an Advocate. Courtney shares how her own views and ideas about those experiencing homelessness have radically changed since beginning to work directly with the guests of Matthew's Hope. Hear what Coutney thinks our society is lacking in regard to how we think about and treat those 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

    Courtney - Called to Advocate

  8. May 25

    A Heart to Serve with Rob Rogers

    In this episode of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Pastor Scott and Shelley are joined by Rob Rogers who has been volunteering with Matthew's Hope for three years. Rob shares how his ideas about those experiencing homelessness have evolved thanks to his work at Matthew's Hope. He also speaks to how fulfilling it is to serve the guests of Matthew's Hope along with the other dedicated volunteers. 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

    A Heart to Serve with Rob Rogers
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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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