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

In this episode of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Pastor Scott and Shelley discuss the mayor of Aurora Colorado's experience sleeping in a homeless shelter. Aurora, Colorado Mayor Mike Coffman has taken an unusual approach to understanding homelessness in his city. Since late February, Coffman has been spending every Friday night at the Aurora Regional Navigation Center, a 600-bed facility that he helped create and that he hopes can eventually become a model for addressing homelessness.Coffman says doing this week after week has changed his perspective. He says he's come to better understand just how different the circumstances are that lead people into homelessnes, from addiction and mental health challenges to job loss, eviction, domestic violence and simply living paycheck to paycheck. He has said the experience has made him more compassionate and less likely to view people experiencing homelessness as one single group.Pastor Scott and Shelley discuss what someone could learn from that experience as well as what can't be learn unless you are actually homeless with no place to go home to the next day.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

This week on Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, we wanted to share with a feature that was put together to debut at this year's Fall Fundraiser events. Guests in attendance at this weekend's Garden Party in Orange County were the first to see it and in a few weeks those at the Speakeasy event in Brevard will see it as well.This video features several guests that have appeared on the podcast including guests of Matthew's Hope, graduates of the Moving Forward program as well as volunteers and staff that wanted to share what inspires them to do the work that they do. We talk a lot about the challenges of operating a large nonprofit, the long days, tough decisions and sleepless nights. But these stories from the guests themselves and the people that serve them illustrate why it is all worth it.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

In this episode of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Pastor Scott and Shelley are joined by Sharlene to share some of their favorite success stories from their year's working with the guests of Matthew's Hope. We spend a lot of time on this podcast discussing the challenges that come with operating a nonprofit like Matthew's Hope and the ways that it can test someone. This week we wanted to remind everyone why all the time and effort is worth it.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

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

"Running a nonprofit is no joke." ~Shelley BradfordIn 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

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

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

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

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

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