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Summer Series: Stories from Detroit

Welcome to Homeless but Human, a Christ in the City Podcast, where we talk about how to step out of your comfort zone and serve the poor wherever you live. Along the way, you will hear directly from our homeless friends as they embrace this platform to share their stories.

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07/06/2023

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We're kickstarting our summer podcast series again! Throughout the summer, we'll be sharing highlights from each of the cities where we hosted summer mission trips! ​ First up, we have Helen and Jon from our Detroit team! ​ On this week's episode, we discuss:       • Unexpected encounters on the streets. • What trust can look like on the streets. • What CIC brought to Detroit and what Detroit gave back to CIC. • Practical ways to encounter the homeless in Detroit!Support Homeless But Human

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