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

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. 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 gue...

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. They also discuss what Christmas looks like for those...

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. Each week, Pastor Scott, Shelley and guests share their experiences from operating a homeless outreach in Florida's Orange and Bre...

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. 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...

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. 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...

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. 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-anticipa...

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. 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...

“There is no winner in this.” ~Pastor Scott In Episode 94 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Pastor Scott and Shelley discuss the impact that the current government shutdown is having on their ability to serve those experiencing homelessness in our area. While Matthew’s Hope does not rely heavily on tax-payer funding, many of the organizations they partn...

In Episode 93 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Tracy and Shelley are joined by David, a current guest of Matthew’s Hope. David is living in one of Matthew’s Hope’s transitional housing units while working his way through the Moving Forward Program. Hear how difficult it was for him to find and keep affordable housing despite being employed and having r...

In Episode 92 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Pastor Scott and Shelley discuss some real-world examples of Toxic Charity. Hear why doing the wrong thing for the right reason is still the wrong thing. Most of us have had experiences in public where someone approaches and asks for a few dollars to help them out. Maybe at the red light, maybe walking int...

In Episode 91 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Pastor Scott and Tracy are joined by Ginger, the mother of Jacob who joined in the last episode to talk about his experience as a guest of Matthew’s Hope in the Moving Forward Program. Ginger gives her perspective of how her son became homeless in part due to addiction to alcohol and drugs. Hear how she ma...

In Episode 90 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Pastor Scott and Tracy introduce you to another real face of homelessness, Jacob. You will hear about Jacob’s childhood, how he later spiraled into homelessness due to alcohol and drug use, and how Matthew’s Hope is now walking alongside him as he lays the foundation for a bright future. Jacob also shares...

“Just kill them.” ~Brian Kilmeade In Episode 89 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Pastor Scott and Shelley react to some recent events that made national headlines including mass shootings at homeless encampments, the killing of Charlie Kirk and the suggest by Fox’s Brian Kilmeade that homeless individuals should be given “involuntary lethal injections....

In Season 3 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, we have already covered a lot of ground. But there is much more to come! 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 cr...

In Episode 87 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Pastor Scott and Tracy are joined by Dr. John Rothwell who heads up the Medical Team for Matthew’s Hope’s Brevard Campus. Learn what inspired Dr. John to become involved with Matthew’s Hope, what basic principles guide him on his mission and what his message is for those that still subscribe to long-held s...

“We really need more people thinking ‘why wouldn’t I?’ That’s my neighbor.” - Sharlene In Episode 86 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Pastor Scott is joined by Sharlene Dewitz who is the Director of the Brevard Campus for Matthew’s Hope as well as Shannon Diaz who is a former guest of Matthew’s Hope who now serves as the Orange County Director for Matt...

In this episode of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Pastor Scott and Shelley provide an update on their new sleeper bus program. The first bus has been delivered, and more are on the way. Learn what sparked this idea, how the program will work, and how the sleeper buses will integrate into all the other services Matthew’s Hope provides. Each week, Pastor...

“He has a very jaded view of what a homeless person is.” ~Shelley In this episode of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Pastor Scott and Shelley react to a recent executive order from President Trump titled “Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets” which claims to lay out a plan to clear our country’s streets of homeless individuals. There is a lot t...

In Episode 83 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Pastor Scott and Shelley discuss the changing demographics of homelessness. The reality of what they are seeing each day often contrasts dramatically with that ideas many people have of what homelessness traditionally looked like. Young people, baby boomers, mothers with babies and those with disabilities...

In Episode 82 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Tracy and Pastor Scott are joined by Sherry, a former guest of Matthew’s Hope. Sherry previously joined the podcast way back in episode 6 so if you haven’t watched that yet, we encourage you to do so, but now she has returned to share some incredible news about the future of herself and her daughter Olivia...

“People come in and their clothes are still wet from the day before.” ~Shelley In Episode 81 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Pastor Scott and Shelley discuss the unique challenges faced by those experiencing homelessness here in Florida during the heat of Summer and the dangers of Hurricane Season. Florida is known for volatile weather that often cons...

In Episode 80 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Pastor Scott and Shelley react to recent news surrounding the passing of the so-call “Big Beautiful Bill” and the rapid establishment of “alligator Alcatraz.” Learn how aspects of the bill will impact our homeless population and possibly lead to more individuals becoming unhoused. Plus, hear how the speed...

Episode 79 kicks off Season 3 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing. Tracy is joined by Pastor Scott and Shelley to preview some of the topics they will be covering in depth over the coming weeks including the changing demographics of homelessness, and their reactions to the so-called Big Beautiful Bill and Alligator Alcatraz. Each week, Pastor Scott, Shelle...

“We shouldn’t be warehousing people.” ~ Tim McKinney In Episode 78 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Tracy and Pastor Scott are joined by Tim McKinney, CEO of United Global Outreach. Pastor Scott and Tim share some of the key ingredients required to achieve true transformation. Learn how simple things like treating all people with dignity can have a pow...

“They’ve given me new life.” - Laurie In Episode 77 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Pastor Scott and Tracy are joined by Laurie as we continue our Real Faces of Homelessness series. Lori shares the story of how emergency open-heart surgery started her spiral into homelessness. A reminder of how quickly things can change and how it can happen to anyone...