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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We're Still Here
<p>In this episode of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Pastor Scott and Shelley discuss how their need for support and volunteers extends year-round. Many people are inspired to support those in their communities in need during the season of giving but then lose that spark for the following 10 months.</p><p> </p><p>Scott and Shelley share the importance of their donors and volunteers spreading their giving throughout the year to greatly help with budgeting and being prepared for sudden needs such as having to open as a cold shelter. </p><p>...
We Don't Want to Solve Homelessness
<p>In this episode of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Pastor Scott and Tracy are joined by Brian Postlewait, the COO of the Homeless Services Network of Central Florida.</p><p>In this episode Scott and Brian discuss changes to HUD policies and how they impact the growing homeless crisis in our area. Brian talks about what he would like to see from communities of faith in response to policies and actions that are currently impacting our most vulnerable populations. </p><p>Each week, Pastor Scott, Shelley and guests share their experiences fr...
2025 Outlook
<p>In this episode of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Pastor Scott and Shelley outline some of the goals for Matthew’s Hope in 2026 along with some of the challenges they expect to continue to face.</p><p>Hear how they expect the demographic of homelessness in central Florida to evolve in the coming year and what they are doing to evolve along with it. You will also hear their plans for rolling out their highly anticipated sleeper buses in several municipalities and what else still needs to fall into place to make...
Best of the First 100
<p>In Episode 101 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, we wanted to look back and share a compilation of some of the most impactful moments from the first 100 episodes. </p><p>We have come a long way from episode 1 until now and we thank everyone that has come along for the journey. Our guests have included individuals currently experiencing homelessness, former guests that have graduated from the program, local political and community leaders, colleagues and counterparts from other organizations and many more.</p><p>From the outset, our goal has been to ed...
The First 100
<p>In the 100th episode of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Pastor Scott, Shelley and Tracy examine the origins of this podcast and discuss whether they are made progress towards the goals they set forth for it. Far less than 1% of podcasts make it to 100 episodes so this is a milestone to be celebrated. </p><p>They also discuss what Christmas looks like for those in our communities experiencing homelessness. Hear how they approach collecting toys and other gifts for their guests and how it compares to traditional toy drives or organizations th...
2025 Year in Review
<p>In Episode 99 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Pastor Scott and Shelley look back at the year that was. The highs, the lows, the situations that tested their resolve and the triumphs that fueled them to keep moving forward.</p><p>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.</p><p>To learn more or to donate, visit: https://www.matthewshopeministries.or...
Helping those who help with Brian Postlewait
<p>In Episode 98 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Pastor Scott and Tracy are joined by Brian Postlewait, the COO of the Homeless Services Network of Central Florida.</p><p> </p><p>Brian explains the role of the Homeless Services Network of Central Florida in lobby for and allocating funds to organizations working to combat our homelessness crisis. Hear how an executive order issued by President Trump has impacted their ability to provide critical services to those in our communities in the most need. </p><p> </p><p>Brian and Scott also sh...
Thanksgiving Without a Home
<p>In Episode 97 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Pastor Scott and Shelley discuss what Thanksgiving week is like for many of the guests they serve that are experiencing homelessness.</p><p>Learn how some of their guests will spend this week with family and friends that won’t even know they are homeless. Plus, hear their message for all those that feel moved to serve those less fortunate during this week of Thanksgiving.</p><p>Each week, Pastor Scott, Shelley and guests share their experiences from operating a homeless outreach in Flor...
Transitional Housing Update
<p> In Episode 96 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Pastor Scott and Shelley share the significance of transitional housing within their Moving Forward Program.</p><p> Learn how they determine good candidates, what expectations they have for them and what the differences are between transitional housing and a shelter. Plus, find out the status of the long-anticipated transitional housing units on their Brevard campus.</p><p> 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 so...
Real Faces of Homelessness (Navy SEAL and Army Ranger)
<p>In Episode 95 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Pastor Scott and Tracy are joined by Vickie and Wayne, two current guests of Matthew’s Hope.</p><p>As you observe Veterans Day this year, please take some time to listen to the story of Wayne, a Navy Seal and Army Ranger who served his country faithfully and is a purple heart recipient with shrapnel still lodged in his leg. Now, in their 70s, Wayne and his wife are without a home for the first time in their life after their landlord of n...
