“There’s Matthew’s Hope, and there’s hopelessness.” ~ Donnie

In Episode 49 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, Pastor Scott and Tracy are joined by Donnie who is a guest of Matthew’s Hope.

Donnie began battling mental illness around age 40 and suddenly his life unraveled leaving him to live on the street. Scott met him while making rounds with the Matthew’s Hope mobile team and Donnie’s recovery began.

In this episode you will learn important lessons about how people address mental health and how the advocates at Matthew’s Hope helped make it possible for Donnie to get a once-a-month injection that mitigates his bi-polar. Donnie is now working part-time at the Garden Theatre in Winter Garden, Florida and is well on his way to a life of independence and self-sustainability.

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.

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“Just another dead junkie.”

In Episode 48 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, Pastor Scott and Shelley examine the callous way many in the public regard the passing of someone experiencing homelessness as “just another dead junkie.”

They share memories of guests they have lost this year and offer insight into the stories behind those individuals and what makes them so much more than “just another dead junkie.”

Each week, Pastor Scott, Shelley and guests share their experiences from operating a homeless outreach in Florida's Orange and Brevard Counties in order to raise awareness and tackle some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding the homeless crisis in America today.

To learn more, visit: https://www.matthewshopeministries.org/

#homeless #homelessness #ministry #dignity #orangecounty #brevardcounty #crisis #homelessawareness

In Episode 47 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, Pastor Scott and Shelley share their experiences of attending several political hob nob events where they spoke with local, state and federal politicians and candidates.

Hear directly from a few of the politicians and candidates including Congressman Daniel Webster and learn their thoughts on our area’s homeless crisis.

Each week, Pastor Scott, Shelley and guests share their experiences from operating a homeless outreach in Florida's Orange and Brevard Counties in order to raise awareness and tackle some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding the homeless crisis in America today.

Learn more here: https://www.matthewshopeministries.org/

#homeless #homelessness #ministry #dignity #orangecounty #brevardcounty #politics #crisis #homelessawareness #candidates #politicians