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

In Episode 76 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Pastor Scott and Tracy continue their conversation with Titusville Mayor Andrew Connors. Titusville’s success is closely linked to the space program and that dependency brings uncertainty. Learn how the Titusville Police Department is responding to Florida’s anti-camping laws and doing more than simply mov...

In Episode 75 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Pastor Scott is joined by Titusville Mayor Andrew Connors for Part I of a conversation about the homeless crisis in Florida. Learn what inspired the mayor to run for office and why he is so passionate about bringing various parties together to work towards a greater good. Plus, the causes, impacts and pote...

In Episode 74 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Tracy and Shelley are joined by Courtney Woolbright, who is the Venue and Events Director for Matthew’s Hope and Trinity Oaks. Trinity Oaks of Matthew’s Hope is a beautiful event venue on the Brevard campus of Matthew’s Hope that offers unparalleled amenities while providing opportunities for the guests of...

In Episode 73 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Pastor Scott and Shelley answer a number of frequently asked questions that they often hear about the guests they serve. Aren’t they all drug addicts? Aren’t they dangerous? Aren’t they all just lazy? Aren’t they all crazy? These are just a few of the questions they often hear from people that are uninform...

In Episode 72 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Pastor Scott and Shelley share some of the most frequently asked questions they receive about Matthew’s Hope. What exactly is Matthew’s Hope? Is Matthew’s Hope s shelter? Is it dangerous to work at Matthew’s Hope interacting with so many people experiencing homelessness? How is Matthew’s Hope funded? Learn...

“You’re likelihood to success or fail was based on where you were born, and it just didn’t seem ok.” ~Tim McKinney In Episode 71 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. Tim shares details about his efforts to transform the community of Bithlo in East Orange County, Florida after...

“They’re people, not pigeons.” In Episode 70 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Pastor Scott and Shelley react to a viewer’s comment from a previous episode as well as current news regarding the dehumanization of those experiencing homelessness. Hear their reaction to a recent news story out of Salt Lake City pertaining to the mutilation of a deceased pe...

In Episode 69 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Pastor Scott and Shelley share the details of an exciting new program which will allow them to provide safe and comfortable overnight shelter to those in our communities with the most need. Through strategic partnerships, they are converting several tour buses into sleeper buses, resembling an Amtrak train...

“People shun people without even knowing their story.” ~ Dr. Findlay In Episode 68 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Pastor Scott is joined by Dr. Tammy Findlay who is the Mental Health Counselor for the Brevard Campus of Matthew’s Hope. Dr. Findlay shares insights about the relationship between mental health and homelessness. She addresses some of the...

“The church… has turned into something I simply do not understand.” ~Pastor Scott In Episode 67 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Pastor Scott and Shelley discuss the role that churches play, or don’t play, in helping those in our communities experiencing homelessness. Many may assume that churches would be first in line to raise money, volunteer spaces...

“We have all kinds of collateral damage.” In Episode 66 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Pastor Scott and Shelley share their reactions to the recent Federal Funding Freeze announced by the White House and how it impacts their ability to continue serving the unhoused in our communities. The abrupt halt on federal grants and loans created widespread con...

Shelter from the Storm. In Episode 65 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Pastor Scott and Shelley discuss how they recently opened the doors of their campuses as cold shelters during a recent Florida cold snap. Several dozen people die of exposure each year in Central Florida. Learn how they determined they would need to step up, the resources required,...

“People are not numbers.” ~Pastor Scott In Episode 64 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope presented by Imagine Marketing, Pastor Scott and Shelley revisit the story of one of their guests named Donnie and share some very exciting news about his future. Without the support of Matthew’s Hope and their donors, Donnie very easily could have died alone on the street. Find out where is he toda...

“What would we let Jesus do?” In Episode 63 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, Pastor Scott and Shelley discuss how Jesus might be treated if he found himself on the street in modern-day Florida. The intersection of politics and religion as well as the irony often associated with them. Each week, Pastor Scott, Shelley and guests share their experiences from operating a homeless outreac...

In Episode 62 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope presented by Imagine, Pastor Scott and Shelley discuss what 2025 may look like for Matthew’s Hope and the guests they serve. From fears and concerns surrounding the implementation of Florida’s anti-camping law to expectations for the incoming administration, find out how these issues may impact you and your community. Each week, Pastor Sc...

“There’s nothing better than to see that light go back on in somebody’s life” ~Pastor Scott In Episode 61 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope presented by Imagine Marketing, Pastor Scott and Shelley share some of their most memorable, most challenging, and most inspiring stories from 2024. Guests that made an impact of them and their staff, guests they were able to make an impact on, and...

“You came back.” In Episode 60 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, Pastor Scott and Shelley share how their guests are sometimes surprised to see their mobile teams return and exclaim “you came back.” During the Season of Giving many people are moved to give of their time, talents and treasures but once the new year begins most return to their normal routines. But the need of Matthew’s...

In Episode 59 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, Pastor Scott and Shelley describe some of the ways that you can help support their ministry during this Season of Giving. But more importantly, why they need support all throughout the year and not just during these few months when giving is on peoples' minds. Plus, some of the challenges our area’s unhoused population will be facing dur...

In Episode 58 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, Pastor Scott and Shelley discuss what Thanksgiving week looks like for many of the people they serve. The emotions of reconnecting briefly with family or the loneliness of not having anyone to share the holiday with. Learn how sometimes the families of the guests they serve aren’t even aware that their loved one is experiencing homelessn...

In Episode 57 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, Pastor Scott and Shelley discuss their goal of hiding their homeless guests in plain sight. Find out what that means, how it benefits their guests and how it benefits the surrounding community. You may be surprised by the one downside as well. Each week, Pastor Scott, Shelley and guests share their experiences from operating a homeless o...

In Episode 56 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, Pastor Scott and Shelley introduce themselves and share what paths lead them to working together. Learn what inspired Pastor Scott to start Matthew’s Hope 14 years ago and what inspired Shelley to stop pursuing a career in law enforcement in favor of working with Scott. Each week, Pastor Scott, Shelley and guests share their experiences...

In Episode 55 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, Pastor Scott and Shelley explain what they mean when they say, “moving forward” or refer to their “Moving Forward Program.” Learn what commonalities are shared by every guest interaction but also why individualization is so important when helping someone move forward towards a life of independence and self-sustainability. Each week, Past...

In Episode 54 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, Pastor Scott and Tracy are joined by Barbie Harden Hall who is currently running for the U.S. House to represent Florida’s 11th Congressional District. Hear her take on central Florida’s growing homeless crisis and what she would like to see done about it. Plus, learn the story of her personal tragedy which inspired her to step up and tr...

“What little they had, was gone.” In Episode 53 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, Pastor Scott and Shelley recap how they were able to provide shelter for dozens of people experiencing homelessness during the recent and devastating Hurricane Milton. Learn why it isn’t as simple as just bringing people inside and hear evidence of one of the effects of Florida’s new “anti-camping” law....

In Episode 52 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, Tracy and Shelley are joined by Omairis Santiago who is the owner of Polished by Omairis. Omairis volunteers at Matthew’s Hope providing manicures for their guests experiencing homelessness. Hear what inspired Omairis to start her business and then what inspired her to volunteer her talents and services at Matthew’s Hope. Learn why a man...