S8 E17: Homelessness Is Complicated

William Wubbenhorst, Non-Resident Scholar for the Institute for Studies of Religion (ISR) at Baylor University, joins JC and Matt to talk about the issue of homelessness and the findings of an 11-city study. The contents of this study are illuminating and William's expertise provides solid advice and support for congregations seeking to help their communities.

Resources

Assessing the Faith-Based Response to Homelessness in America: Findings from Eleven Cities (Report)

The Faith Factor and Social Welfare: Evidence, Practice, Policy (book)

When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor . . . and Yourself by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert (book)

Baylor Institute for Studies of Religion (website)

Family Promise (organization)

Open Table (organization)

Religious Freedom to House the Homeless (article)

Disrupting Homelessness: Alternative Christian Approaches by Laura Stivers (book)

The Other Philadelphia Story (book)