Joe McCutchen of SafeHouse Outreach in Atlanta, GA with Pastor Jack King on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026

In this compelling episode of "The Gospel of the Radio Talk Show," host Pastor Jack King welcomes long-time Assemblies of God pastor and street minister Joe McCutchen from SafeHouse Outreach in Atlanta, Georgia. Together, they dive into the grit, grace, and relentless faith required to minister to individuals dealing with addiction, homelessness, and severe mental illness. Joe shares how God took him from a rebellious 17-year-old walking into church just to satisfy his parents to spending nearly three decades on the frontlines of urban street ministry. Key topics explored in this conversation include: -- The dramatic origin of SafeHouse Outreach, birthed in 1982 through Philip Bray, a former Dixie Mafia drug dealer who surrendered to Jesus at his mother's request and immediately returned to Peachtree Street to win his former associates. -- How a chance encounter involving a former Minneapolis vice cop turned preacher helped launch a movement that began with late-night prayer meetings behind a local hamburger stand. -- The defining moment when Pastor Joe was ready to surrender his church plant in Tampa due to exhaustion and financial ruin, only for a faithful Navy veteran to refuse to let him quit. -- The practical "Problem Solvers" daily ministry at SafeHouse Outreach, providing IDs, birth certificates, family reunions, and bus tickets home to those stranded on the streets. -- The profound truth that a single day of God's favor can accomplish more than a thousand days of human effort. -- A candid and compassionate discussion on the delicate balance between helping people, establishing healthy boundaries, and ensuring ministry efforts truly empower individuals to change their choices. Scriptures for Further Study -- Psalm 37:23-24 -- 1 Kings 19:4-5 -- Luke 15:4-7 -- Ephesians 6:15 This is episode 1288. ******* This is the radio program with the music removed. By the way, I have written a new book, and you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Visions-Stories-Faith-Pastor/dp/161493536X