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Homeless But Human
by Christ in the City
Welcome to Homeless But Human—a podcast that invites you into the streets for real conversations about homelessness, dignity, and what it means to love well.We tackle the common questions and quiet hesitations that keep many from engaging with the poor—and offer practical, relational, and deeply human ways to respond. You’ll hear directly from missionaries, our homeless friends themselves, and those who’ve found that true friendship is the most radical form of charity.What if the person you pass on the corner had one real friend—someone who knew their name, their story, and didn’t walk away? What if that friend was you?If you’ve ever wondered what to say, what to do, or how to really help, you’re in the right place. This isn’t a podcast about quick fixes—it’s about slow, faithful love that changes everything. christinthecity.substack.com
Episodes
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Crossroads Route: Missionaries & Moments with the Homeless
Welcome to Homeless But Human—a podcast that invites you into the streets for real conversations about homelessness, dignity, and what it means to love well.We tackle the common questions and quiet hesitations that keep many from engaging with the poor—and offer practical, relational, and deeply...
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INVISIBLE HUMANS: Marie's Story
This week, we are joined on the podcast by our good friend, Marie! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit christinthecity.substack.com
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Rooted in Good: The Foundation of True Friendship Pt.1
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Dayton, Ohio: Encountering Shelters and the Power of Community
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Exploring Rittenhouse Square: A Philadelphia Missionary Journey
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End of 2024: Highlights from the Missionaries
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Summer of Service Series: Gary, Indiana
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Summer of Service Series: Dayton, Ohio
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Heart of March: Missions, Moments, and Memories
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Receiving Others in a "Ministry of Interruptions": Andre House
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The Frat Squad: From Rejection to Connection
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Breaking Down Barriers: Language, Laughter, and Love
We delve into heartwarming stories and meaningful interactions with our friends on the streets. Sebastian and Lydia share their experiences, from catching pigeons with friends to bridging language barriers with migrants. Discover the joy, laughter, and genuine connections that transcend the...
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Showing Up: The Power of Consistency in Friendship
In this episode of Homeless But Human, we delve into the profound impact of consistency in friendship. From celebrating life's joys to weathering its storms, showing up for our friends, day in and day out, is the cornerstone of meaningful connections. Join us as we explore the transformative…
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Capturing Humanity: The Empathy Behind Street Photography
In this compelling episode we delve into the captivating world of street photography through the lens of empathy. Join us as we explore the stories behind the camera with photographers who have documenting the lives of marginalized communities. From capturing the raw beauty of resilience to...
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50th Episode Celebration: Blake & Shayla's Podcast Draft
Join Blake and Shayla as they celebrate a milestone 50th episode by embarking on a lively journey down memory lane. In this special edition, they reminisce on past episodes, crafting a fantasy draft team using their favorite moments as team members. With laughter, competition, and heartfelt...
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Irish Missionary Perspectives: Journeys in America
Embark on a Celtic-inspired journey for an early St. Patrick's Day with this special podcast episode. Join Sarah and Daniel, two passionate Irish missionaries, as they share their unique experiences navigating the landscapes of America through the lens of service and faith. Hear firsthand stories...
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The Gift Of Being With Another
On this episode of Homeless but Human we are joined by two of our Philly missionaries, Erin and Noah. On this episode you will hear more about: Unexpected gifts from our friends on the street What it looks like when someone accepts their goodness. The ways our friends and missionaries show each...
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End of 2023: Highlights From The Missionaries
As we begin the New Year we are feeling extra thankful here at Christ in the City. We are especially thankful for the people that have supported us and our mission in 2023. For our next podcast episode you will hear favorite stories and memories from this past year so far from our missionaries!…
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Catholic Social Teaching: Why It Matters
On this episode of Homeless but Human, we are joined by Chris, a professor for our missionaries! On this NEW episode we discuss the ins and outs of Catholic Social Teachings and why it matters for us. You will hear about: Our dignity rests in the fact that we can be in communion with God. The...
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Reminders Of Gratitude Throughout The Day
On this new episode of Homeless but Human, we are joined by two of our Philly missionaries, Jay and Alyson. You will hear about: How one encounter can change everything for our friends on the street and our missionaries. Being open to how God wants to work in each encounter. St. Josephs guiding...
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Discerning Next Steps: Going Deeper or Calling Higher? - Part 3
On this episode of Homeless but Human, we are joined by Sam, our Outreach Director! On this FINAL episode of our series we discuss Part 3 of Discerning Next Steps: Going Deeper or Calling Higher? You will hear more about: Empathy and compassion vs. accountability. Freedom from vs. freedom for....
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Discerning Next Steps: Going Deeper or Calling Higher? - Part 2
On this episode of Homeless but Human, we are joined by Sam, our Outreach Director! On this episode we discuss Part 2 of Discerning Next Steps: Going Deeper or Calling Higher? You will hear more about: The difference between forgiveness and reconciliation. What freedom in a friendship ought to…
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Discerning Next Steps: Going Deeper or Calling Higher? - Part 1
On this episode of Homeless but Human we are joined by Sam, our Outreach Director! On this episode we discuss, Part 1 of Discerning Next Steps: Go Deeper or Call Higher? You will hear more about: Vulnerability sparks vulnerability. How to share more intentionally with the people in your life. The...
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Summer Series: Stories from Lincoln
On this weeks episode of Homeless but Human, we are concluding our summer series with the Lincoln team! Erin and Ryan join us to discuss: • The impact and support of alumni and the community of Lincoln. • First hand look into homeless ministry in a shelter. • The power of someone recognizing how...
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Summer Series: Stories from Gary
Summer Series Spotlight: This week we are joined by Brad and Julie from our Gary team! We discuss: How some things and people do not always need to be fixed. What vulnerability can look like when it is a two way street. The beauty of giving AND learning how to receive. Being present to the people...
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Summer Series: Stories from Dayton
Summer Series Spotlight: This week we are joined by Tony and Stephanie from our Dayton team! We discuss: What street minstry in a shelter looks like. The ways childlike joy opened up the hearts of our friends on the streets. Ways that the missionaries in Dayton learned how important it is to…
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Summer Series: Stores from Dallas
Summer Series Spotlight: This week we are joined by Ashley and Luke from our Dallas team! We discuss: How the mindset of, "do not waste time on me" turned into a life-changing friendship. What the streets in Dallas look like. What happened in a choir practice that moved hearts. What "a beautiful...
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Summer Series: Stories from Detroit
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…
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Unveiling the Resilience of Homeless Teens
On this new episode of Homeless but Human, we are joined by two of our Denver missionaries, Luke and Meaghan. On this episode you will hear: How the strength of homeless teens impacts our mission. The way our missionaries are able to play a vital role in the lives of the homeless they encounter...
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Building Bridges, One Meal at a Time: The Extraordinary Power of Human Connection
On this new episode of Homeless but Human, we are joined by two of our Denver missionaries, Chas and Michaela. On this episode you will hear: How a a simple birthday celebration can impact someone so deeply. The beauty in being vulnerable with our friends on the streets. How consistency in...
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Simplicity Check: I Challenge You To Befriend The Cross
For this weeks episode we are joined by second year missionary, Marilyn. She talks about her Simplicity Check: I Challenge You To Befriend The Cross On this episode we discuss: - What it means to befriend the cross. - How suffering and joy are closer than we think. - The temptation to isolate. -...
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The Balance of Loving vs. Enabling
This week on Homeless but Human we are joined by Executive Director of Step Denver, Paul Scudo. Step Denver is a residential recovery program for men struggling with addiction. In this episode you will hear: - How can we love someone in the midst of their addiction. - What is the balance of…
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The Creativity of Love: Stories from the Streets of Philly
On this episode of Homeless but Human, we are joined by two of our Philadelphia missionaries, Rachel and Jay. On this episode you will hear: ⁃ How creative love can be for those we encounter on the streets. ⁃ The complementarity of men and women serving the homeless together. ⁃ The rare gift it…
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Seeking Out the Lonely: Not Just Those on the Streets
On this new episode of Homeless but Human, we are joined with two of our Denver missionaries, Grant and Olivia. You will hear about: The homeless are not the only lonely ones. How Jesus can do wonders if you just stop be present to His work everyday. Friendship happens when you least expect it....
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Updates From Our Philly House
Update from Philly: We've been serving on the streets of Philadelphia for 6 months now and have been blown away by the Lord's generosity! Here to share about it, we are joined by one of Philly team leaders and Sodalit brother, David! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this…
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Simplicity Check: I Challenge You To Find Simplicity in the Present Moment
For this weeks episode we are joined by second year missionary, Brad. He talks about his Simplicity Check: I Challenge You To Find Simplicity in the Present Moment. On this episode we discuss: - Having a simple love that allows Jesus to become present in every moment. - Receiving and giving love...
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End of Year Highlights with the Missionaries
As we begin the New Year we are feeling extra thankful here at Christ in the City for the people that have supported us in 2022. For the next episode you will hear favorite stories and memories from the year of 2022 from some of our missionaries. We hope you all enjoy our end of the year...
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An Advent Reflection on the Joyful Mysteries
In this special Advent episode, we wanted to share a talk that was given during our missionaries recent retreat. Jeff offers a unique perspective on the Joyful Mysteries that allows us to look at Mary’s journey in a whole new way this Advent season. This is a public episode. If you would like to...
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INVISIBLE HUMANS: Roy’s Story
This week, we are joined on the podcast by our good friend, Roy! He and Nick (a second year missionary) share about: Their unexpected friendship. Experiencing a Broncos game. The immense joy that has come from suffering. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other...
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Simplicity Check: I Challenge You To See The Person Behind The Product
Each month, one of our missionaries writes a Simplicity Check reflection about how life at Christ in the City has changed their perspective on simple living. Each reflection includes a challenge that can be done from wherever you are. This is the first Simplicity Check to be featured on our...
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How is Christ in the City helping the Homeless?
We had our dear friend, Father Mark Mary, back on our podcast to continue to talk about our mission! In this episode you will hear about: ⁃ Is just being friends with the homeless enough? ⁃ The importance of family. ⁃ How to appreciate life and joy in a new way. We are so thankful that Father got...
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Serving the Poor: Why Should You Care?
We had a very special guest, and dear friend of Christ in the City, on today's episode of Homeless but Human! Father Mark Mary of the CFR’s joins us to discuss: How do we shake indifference toward the poor? We are all in different states of life, how do we discern what our responsibility is to…
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Why Philly and why now?
On this episode of Homeless but Human, we are joined by two members of our Philly staff, Emma and David! You’ll get to hear about: The leadership team's biggest hopes for the Philadelphia expansion What does planting seeds look like with no street cred How you can help the Philly team get started...
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Summer Series: Stories from Denver
On this weeks episode of Homeless but Human, we are concluding our summer series with the Denver team! Ashley and Clay join us to discuss: • Their first time ever doing homeless ministry • How the CIC shirt = street cred • The trust it takes to pass on friendships to the new missionaries We are…
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Summer Missions: Stories from Dayton
We were invited to spend 3-weeks this summer serving at the homeless shelters in Dayton, Ohio! Stephanie and Liam join us on the podcast today with the highlights! In this episode of Homeless but Human, we discuss: Cartwheels in the rain at a mens shelter Meeting the darkness with radical joy The...
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Summer Missions: Stories from Lincoln
On this weeks episode of our Summer Missions series, we are joined by our Lincoln team! Sophia and Chas tell us about: ⁃ How a beautiful encounter at the bus stop gathered a crowd ⁃ The unexpected reality found on the streets of Lincoln If you’re in the Lincoln area, what can you do? (think…
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Summer Missions: Stories from Dallas
Summer Missions Spotlight: Stories from Dallas! Shoutout to the Diocese of Dallas who invited us to come and lead their seminarians for the most incredible 3-week summer mission! On this episode, we discuss: - How the presence of seminarians wearing clerics changed the vibe of street ministry. -...
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Summer Missions: Stories from Gary
Summer Missions Spotlight: This week we are joined on the podcast by Maddie and Brian from our Gary team! We discuss: • One of our volunteers encountering his high school classmate on the streets • What encouragement looks like in the midst of hopelessness • What the community in Gary has done…
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Summer Missions: Stories from Ireland
Next up on our summer missions podcast series, we have Valya and Brogan from our Ireland team! On this weeks episode of Homeless but Human, we discuss: - Brining Christ in the City into the Irish culture - What if we do not see any homeless - Ireland’s “chat benches” - Training the Christ in the...
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Summer Missions: Stories from Boston
We're kickstarting our summer podcast series! Thoughout the summer, we'll be sharing highlights from each of the 7 cities where we hosted summer mission trips! First up, we have Tyler and Rachel from our Boston team! On this week's episode, we discuss: •Can a three week mission trip in a new...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Homeless But Human—a podcast that invites you into the streets for real conversations about homelessness, dignity, and what it means to love well.We tackle the common questions and quiet hesitations that keep many from engaging with the poor—and offer practical, relational, and deeply human ways to respond. You’ll hear directly from missionaries, our homeless friends themselves, and those who’ve found that true friendship is the most radical form of charity.What if the person you pass on the corner had one real friend—someone who knew their name, their story, and didn’t walk away? What if that friend was you?If you’ve ever wondered what to say, what to do, or how to really help, you’re in the right place. This isn’t a podcast about quick fixes—it’s about slow, faithful love that changes everything.
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