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

Matthew"s Hope and We Are Winter Garden

Pastor Scott and Shelley 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.

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42:22

The First 100

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2025/12/22

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 our communities experiencing homelessness. Hear how they approach collecting toys and other gifts

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34:42

2025 Year in Review

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2025/12/15

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 Brevard Counties to raise awareness and tackle some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding the homeless

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34:21

Helping those who help with Brian Postlewait

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2025/12/08

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 order issued by President Trump has impacted their ability to provide critical services to those in

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35:19

Thanksgiving Without a Home

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2025/11/24

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 serve those less fortunate during this week of Thanksgiving.Each week, Pastor Scott, Shelley and guests

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29:52

Transitional Housing Update

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2025/11/17

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-anticipated transitional housing units on their Brevard campus. Each week,

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38:15

Real Faces of Homelessness (Navy SEAL and Army Ranger)

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2025/11/10

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 in his leg. Now, in their 70s, Wayne and his wife are without a home for the first time in their life

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30:43

Government Shutdown

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2025/11/03

“There is no winner in this.” ~Pastor ScottIn 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 partner with do and that has a wide-ranging impact on them and the people they serve. They also discuss SNAP

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31:48

Real Faces of Homelessness with David

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2025/10/27

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 roommates. And learn what his goals are now as he works to build the foundation for the rest of his

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42:01

Toxic Charity in the Real World

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2025/10/20

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 into a store or maybe waiting for a bus. It can sometimes be difficult to balance empathy and not wanting

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47:39

Tough Love with Jacob's Mother

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2025/10/13

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 made the decision that tough love was necessary in order to stop enabling Jacob. And finally, she shares

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47:27

Real Faces of Homelessness with Jacob

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2025/10/06

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 how his mother supported him through some tough love and, in the next episode, his mother will be

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45:28

"Just Kill Them" ~Brian Kilmeade

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2025/09/29

“Just kill them.” ~Brian KilmeadeIn 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.”Each week, Pastor Scott, Shelley and guests share their experiences from operating a homeless outreach

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5:26

Season 3 Trailer

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2025/09/16

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 crisis in America today.Learn what services they offer, what they long-term goals are for their guests,

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51:27

Matthew's Hope's Medical Team with Dr. John

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2025/09/08

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 stereotypes and stigmas associated with those experiencing homelessness.Plus, hear how supporting the

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51:28

The Importance of Mobile Teams

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2025/09/01

“We really need more people thinking ‘why wouldn’t I?’ That’s my neighbor.” - SharleneIn 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 Matthew’s Hope.Sharlene and Shannon also head up the mobile teams for Matthew’s Hope and in this episode they

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27:57

Sleeper Buses Update

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2025/08/25

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 Scott, Shelley and guests share their experiences from operating a homeless outreach in Florida's Orange

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47:14

President Trump's Executive Order: “Ending Crime and...

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2025/08/18

“He has a very jaded view of what a homeless person is.” ~ShelleyIn 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 to unpack in this order and Pastor Scott and Shelley don’t hold back with their reactions to the contents

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30:13

Changing Demographics of Homelessness

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2025/08/11

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 are becoming a larger and larger portion of the guests they serve. Each week, Pastor Scott, Shelley and

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32:47

Real Faces of Homelessness with Sherry Part II

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2025/08/04

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. Learn how Sherry’s journey is coming full circle from homeless to a homeowner. Each week, Pastor

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28:56

Florida Extremes - Heat & Hurricanes

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2025/07/28

“People come in and their clothes are still wet from the day before.” ~ShelleyIn 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 consists of torrential downpours and severe thunderstorms with damaging wind. And that doesn’t even include

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