Posts by Shannon Brockman
Real Hope Ep. 4 – 2020’s Nationwide Impact on the Homeless Community
Listen to the episode four of Real Hope featuring John Ashmen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Nashville Rescue Mission CEO and Real Hope has, Glenn Cranfield, talks with John Ashmen, President of Citygate Network, about the effects the events of 2020 are having on the homeless community across the country and practical ways we can…
Read MoreIs Fear Calling the Shots in Your Life?
Every emotion has value. We use hundreds of words to describe our feelings, but at their core, they can usually be boiled down to just a handful of emotions, each with their own positive and negatives. In his book “The Voice of the Heart,” professional counselor Chip Dodd, Ph.D., outlines a list of primary emotions…
Read MoreBe A Hope Ambassador
Loving people isn’t easy. Loving people who are different from you is even harder. During His time on earth, Jesus said aside from loving God, loving our neighbor is the greatest commandment. Paul said that we can preach with beautiful words all day long, but without love, we are like clanging cymbals (1 Corinthians 13:1).…
Read MoreAvailability is Your Biggest Gift
Time has always been one of our most precious commodities. We can’t manufacture more, no matter how hard we try. Once we use it, it’s gone. As a result, it’s one of the most valuable gifts we can give. When we invest time in others — even just to stop and say hi — people…
Read MoreHow to Get Out of your Comfort Zone as a Leader
You lead a nonprofit because you believe in its mission, right? You believe your work matters—that you’re making a difference in the world. So why do so many of us act like it’s no big deal? The culture of nonprofits tells us we can’t be too bold. We can’t ask for too much money. We…
Read MoreReal Hope Ep. 3 – Loving Our Neighbor (with guest, Bob Goff)
Nashville Rescue Mission CEO and Real Hope host Glenn Cranfield talks with New York Times best-selling author and speaker, Bob Goff, about what it means to truly love our neighbors, what love looks like in action, and how doing and being love isn’t always easy, but is always possible. Listen to Real Hope on Apple Podcast, Spotify or…
Read MoreIs There Substance Abuse Within Most of the Homeless Community?
To be direct, no, there is not. The word “most” implies that the majority of people experiencing homelessness have some kind of substance abuse problem, which statistically is not the case. Having said that, it would be dishonest to say it’s not a problem. It shouldn’t be a surprise that the homeless community’s substance abuse…
Read MoreWhy Do Homeless People Sleep In the Streets and Not a Shelter?
With homeless shelters available all across the country, it’s fair to wonder why someone might choose to sleep outside, on the street, or in a tent. However, this seemingly obvious choice has a lot more to it than most people realize. Some homeless shelters are dangerous Unfortunately, some shelters have developed a bad reputation among…
Read MoreWhy Don’t Homeless People Get a Job?
While this question hasn’t come up as much lately because of the pandemic, it is one I frequently hear: “Why doesn’t that homeless person just go and get a job?” Unfortunately, there are many misconceptions around homelessness and employment, which can influence how people treat them. Let’s start with the most obvious problem: someone who…
Read MoreWhy do people become homeless?
For those of us who are fortunate enough to have always had a roof over our head, the idea of becoming homeless can be hard to understand. Everyone goes through hard times, but how does someone let it get to that point? Most people will assume there is some kind of addiction involved, and while…
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