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

“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 powerful impact on someone’s life when...

“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. Hear how Laurie discovered Matthew’...

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 moving people along or locking them up...

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 potential solutions to the homelessnes...

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 Matthew’s hope while raising funds ...

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 uninformed or misinformed about those exp...

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 the answers to those questions ...

“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 decades of neglect and lawlessness ...

“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 person’s body by a group of police offi...

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 sleeper car. Find out how this is ...

“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 stereotypes and stigmas that are of...

“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 or donate services to organizations ...

“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 confusion across the government, Congres...

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, and how the community and several c...

“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 today and how his life has been transf...

“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 outreach in Florida's Orange and Brevard Cou...

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 Scott, Shelley and guests share thei...

“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 one particular guest that is about...

“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 Hope and their guests continues thro...