Restorers: A Water Street Podcast
Water Street Mission
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Talking to experts, investigating current issues, and sharing stories and news all related to homelessness and poverty in Lancaster and beyond. Ultimately, we believe each person is made in the image of God and is deserving of dignity and value. Join us as we lift up the struggles and stories of our marginalized neighbors, and explore what it means to be restored.
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Recent Episodes
S3E5 Living Doubled Up
In this episode of The Restorers Podcast, Jack Crowley and Ron Gibson talk about what it means to be “doubled up” — staying with friends, family, or acquaintances because there’s nowhere else to…
S3E4 Are Churches Helping The Homelessness Crisis?
When it comes to homelessness, many people in the church want to help — but if we are honest, sometimes not knowing what to do leads us to look away.In this episode, Water Street Mission's President…
S3E3 What People Experiencing Homelessness Want You to Know
In this episode, Jack Crowley, President of Water Street Mission, sits down with Ron Gibson, Senior Life Coach, to listen to the voices of people staying at Water Street. These individuals share…
S3E2 Why Are So Many Seniors Experiencing Homelessness?
More older adults are losing their housing than ever before — many for the first time in their 60s or 70s. After a lifetime of work, stability can unravel quickly through rising rents, health…
S3E1 Do People Want to Live On the Street?
“Do people want to live on the street?” It’s a question we hear often—and one that deserves a more honest answer. In this episode, Jack Crowley and Ron Gibson react to what our guests actually say…
S2E12 A Conversation With Pulitzer Prize Winning Author Matthew Desmond on Homelessness
"Poverty is a deep, deep problem and should have deep, deep solutions to it."Tune in as Princeton Sociologist and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Matthew Desmond and Water Street's President Jack…
S2E11 Youth Homelessness in Lancaster, PA
Nationally, there were over 34,000 unaccompanied youth that were counted as homeless during the national count last year. That means we're seeing 18, 19, 20 year-olds living on the streets, living in…
S2E10 Solutions to The Affordable Housing Crisis in Lancaster
The growing scarcity of affordable housing is a pressing issue in Lancaster County. Low vacancy rates along with rental rates jumping significantly in the last couple of years, we know solutions to…
S2E9 The Affordable Housing Crisis in Lancaster
"211 is like the 911 for health & human services, and above and beyond, over half of our calls are housing related right now," Kate Zimmerman says. "And if you're in this critical place with your…
S2E8 The State of Drug Addiction and Recovery in Lancaster
As a father, I can tell you, "I longed to be restored to my son," John says. After his son got caught up in the opioid epidemic and nearly lost his life, John Roberts started R3 Recovery House in…
S2E7 Can Homelessness Be Positive?
If you were to ask someone what it was like to experience homelessness, you probably wouldn't expect a positive response. But when we sat down with some of our guests in the residential program at…
S2E6 First Impressions of A Shelter (From Those Who’ve Been There)
Stepping through the doors of Water Street's shelter for the first time, what does that feel like? In this episode of the Restorers Podcast, we'll hear about the experiences and challenges of coming…
S2E5 How to Help Someone on The Streets
As the largest service provider to men and women experiencing homelessness in Lancaster, we often hear the question, "what do I do when I meet someone experiencing homelessness?" Do I give money,…
S2E4 What It’s Like to Be Homeless on the Streets of Lancaster
What is it like to live on the streets, particularly in a small city like Lancaster, PA? In this episode, we'll hear firsthand accounts from guests of Water Street Mission, who know what it's like to…
S2E3 How People Help…And Hurt…Homelessness: One Former Guest’s Story
Without people you trust, life can lead you down some challenging roads. Today's episode centers on the story of a former Water Street guest who found himself exactly where he didn't want to be, in…
S2E2 When Work Drives You to Homelessness: One Guest’s Story
Work is often touted as the solution to homelessness, but is that really the case? Today we're going to hear the story of a guest who fell into a negative cyclical pattern, linked strongly to his…
S2E1 Finding Yourself in A Spider’s Web: One Guest's Story
Have you ever been in a situation where you felt stuck? Where you didn't know how to get out? In our latest episode, we explore one woman's story of feeling trapped and ending up without a home. But…
S1E12 FAQ's About Homelessness
For our final episode of season 1, we decided to change up our routine, and address some of your frequently asked questions!This episode once again features Jack Crowley, President of Water Street…
S1E11 Spiritual Health and Homelessness
Many have preconceived notions of what chapel or spiritual care looks like at missions across the country. Some think we’re holding food and shelter ransom in return for going to classes or chapel or…
S1E10 The Real Approach to Finances While Homeless
Life Skills include many topics, like cooking and maintaining a house, balancing your checkbook, or navigating transportation.In this episode, we'll look more deeply at one key life skill:…
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Restorers: A Water Street Podcast has published 29 episodes since August 2021, covering topics in Business, Christianity.
Restorers: A Water Street Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 31m.
