Homeless But Human

Summer Series Spotlight: This week we are joined by Tony and Stephanie from our Dayton team! We discuss: What street minstry in a shelter looks like. The ways childlike joy opened up the hearts of our friends on the streets. Ways that the missionaries in Dayton learned how important it is to waste time with people you care about. The huge need for volunteers in the shelters near you. This is a pub...

Summer Series Spotlight: This week we are joined by Ashley and Luke from our Dallas team! We discuss: How the mindset of, "do not waste time on me" turned into a life-changing friendship. What the streets in Dallas look like. What happened in a choir practice that moved hearts. What "a beautiful place with beautiful people" meant to the Dallas team. This is a public episode. If you would like to d...

We're kickstarting our summer podcast series again! Throughout the summer, we'll be sharing highlights from each of the cities where we hosted summer mission trips! ​ First up, we have Helen and Jon from our Detroit team! ​ On this week's episode, we discuss:       • Unexpected encounters on the streets. • What trust can look like on the streets. • What CIC brought to Detroit and what Detroit gave...

On this new episode of Homeless but Human, we are joined by two of our Denver missionaries, Luke and Meaghan. On this episode you will hear: How the strength of homeless teens impacts our mission. The way our missionaries are able to play a vital role in the lives of the homeless they encounter Simple ways to encounter the homeless near you. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss t...

On this new episode of Homeless but Human, we are joined by two of our Denver missionaries, Chas and Michaela. On this episode you will hear: How a a simple birthday celebration can impact someone so deeply. The beauty in being vulnerable with our friends on the streets. How consistency in friendship is life changing. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribe...

For this weeks episode we are joined by second year missionary, Marilyn. She talks about her Simplicity Check: I Challenge You To Befriend The Cross On this episode we discuss: - What it means to befriend the cross. - How suffering and joy are closer than we think. - The temptation to isolate. - Practical ways to lean into suffering. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with...

This week on Homeless but Human we are joined by Executive Director of Step Denver, Paul Scudo. Step Denver is a residential recovery program for men struggling with addiction. In this episode you will hear: - How can we love someone in the midst of their addiction. - What is the balance of meeting someone with love vs. enabling. - How the missionaries are a bridge for the homeless to supportive s...

On this episode of Homeless but Human, we are joined by two of our Philadelphia missionaries, Rachel and Jay. On this episode you will hear: ⁃ How creative love can be for those we encounter on the streets. ⁃ The complementarity of men and women serving the homeless together. ⁃ The rare gift it is to see the fruit of our ministry so clearly. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss t...

On this new episode of Homeless but Human, we are joined with two of our Denver missionaries, Grant and Olivia. You will hear about: The homeless are not the only lonely ones. How Jesus can do wonders if you just stop be present to His work everyday. Friendship happens when you least expect it. People need people and we need community. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this wi...

Update from Philly: We've been serving on the streets of Philadelphia for 6 months now and have been blown away by the Lord's generosity! Here to share about it, we are joined by one of Philly team leaders and Sodalit brother, David! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit christinthecity.substack.com

For this weeks episode we are joined by second year missionary, Brad. He talks about his Simplicity Check: I Challenge You To Find Simplicity in the Present Moment. On this episode we discuss: - Having a simple love that allows Jesus to become present in every moment. - Receiving and giving love through the present moment. - The brotherhood that Christ in the City has provided for Brad. This is a...

As we begin the New Year we are feeling extra thankful here at Christ in the City for the people that have supported us in 2022. For the next episode you will hear favorite stories and memories from the year of 2022 from some of our missionaries. We hope you all enjoy our end of the year highlights! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to...

In this special Advent episode, we wanted to share a talk that was given during our missionaries recent retreat. Jeff offers a unique perspective on the Joyful Mysteries that allows us to look at Mary’s journey in a whole new way this Advent season. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit christinthecity.substack.com

This week, we are joined on the podcast by our good friend, Roy! He and Nick (a second year missionary) share about: Their unexpected friendship. Experiencing a Broncos game. The immense joy that has come from suffering. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit christinthecity.substack.com

Each month, one of our missionaries writes a Simplicity Check reflection about how life at Christ in the City has changed their perspective on simple living. Each reflection includes a challenge that can be done from wherever you are. This is the first Simplicity Check to be featured on our podcast! Today we are joined by Stephanie to discuss her Simplicity Check: I challenge you to love the perso...

We had our dear friend, Father Mark Mary, back on our podcast to continue to talk about our mission! In this episode you will hear about: ⁃ Is just being friends with the homeless enough? ⁃ The importance of family. ⁃ How to appreciate life and joy in a new way. We are so thankful that Father got to join us again. Please continue to pray for our mission and the mission of the CFRs! This is a publi...

We had a very special guest, and dear friend of Christ in the City, on today's episode of Homeless but Human! Father Mark Mary of the CFR’s joins us to discuss: How do we shake indifference toward the poor? We are all in different states of life, how do we discern what our responsibility is to the poor? How do you know you're successful? What has been the most surprising joy? A concrete exercise y...

On this episode of Homeless but Human, we are joined by two members of our Philly staff, Emma and David! You’ll get to hear about: The leadership team's biggest hopes for the Philadelphia expansion What does planting seeds look like with no street cred How you can help the Philly team get started by providing items or meals This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other sub...

On this weeks episode of Homeless but Human, we are concluding our summer series with the Denver team! Ashley and Clay join us to discuss:     •    Their first time ever doing homeless ministry     •    How the CIC shirt = street cred     •    The trust it takes to pass on friendships to the new missionaries We are so thankful for all the support and love we receive in Denver. If you ever want vol...

We were invited to spend 3-weeks this summer serving at the homeless shelters in Dayton, Ohio! Stephanie and Liam join us on the podcast today with the highlights! In this episode of Homeless but Human, we discuss: Cartwheels in the rain at a mens shelter Meeting the darkness with radical joy The overlooked gift of listening well The Lord is doing BIG things in Dayton, OH Link in bio to listen to...

On this weeks episode of our Summer Missions series, we are joined by our Lincoln team! Sophia and Chas tell us about: ⁃ How a beautiful encounter at the bus stop gathered a crowd ⁃ The unexpected reality found on the streets of Lincoln If you’re in the Lincoln area, what can you do? (think Runzas) If you’re in the Lincoln area and looking to get involved, reach out to Mario at: Mario Racicot (402...

Summer Missions Spotlight: Stories from Dallas! Shoutout to the Diocese of Dallas who invited us to come and lead their seminarians for the most incredible 3-week summer mission! On this episode, we discuss: - How the presence of seminarians wearing clerics changed the vibe of street ministry. - Southern hospitality is a thing, even amongst the homeless. - What you can do-- even in 30 seconds at a...

Summer Missions Spotlight: This week we are joined on the podcast by Maddie and Brian from our Gary team! We discuss: • One of our volunteers encountering his high school classmate on the streets • What encouragement looks like in the midst of hopelessness • What the community in Gary has done for our Christ in the City family. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other...

Next up on our summer missions podcast series, we have Valya and Brogan from our Ireland team! On this weeks episode of Homeless but Human, we discuss: - Brining Christ in the City into the Irish culture - What if we do not see any homeless - Ireland’s “chat benches” - Training the Christ in the Street Irish volunteers This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscrib...

We're kickstarting our summer podcast series! Thoughout the summer, we'll be sharing highlights from each of the 7 cities where we hosted summer mission trips! ​ First up, we have Tyler and Rachel from our Boston team! ​ On this week's episode, we discuss:     •Can a three week mission trip in a new city actually make a difference?     •How the Sacred Heart stopped a man in his tracks.     •An une...