Episode 2 - Life at The Pour: Transitional Housing, Faith, and the "Small Snapshot of Heaven"

In this episode of the Arkcast, we go behind the scenes at The Pour, a unique coffee shop and transitional housing ministry located on Front Beach Road in Panama City Beach, Florida. Guest Corey Truitt, an elder in the United Methodist Church and Director of Resident Life at The Ark, joins the conversation to share his journey from Mississippi to Florida and his passion for holistic healing.

The discussion dives deep into the "smorgasbord" of daily life at the ministry, where white-collar professionals and the unhoused coexist in a space Corey describes as a "small snapshot of heaven".

Listeners will learn about:

The Two Arms of The Ark: How the ministry balances a hospitality arm (offering free meals, showers, and AC) with a residential arm focused on long-term stability.
The Path to Sustainability: The strict standards for residency, including being clean and sober and maintaining full-time employment to help individuals become spiritually healthy and productive.
Success and Redemption: Challenging national statistics with a local success rate estimated between 40-50% through mentorship and spiritual growth.
Church at The Pour: An accessible, 30-minute midweek service held directly in the coffee shop that bridges the gap between the sacred and the everyday.
Community Impact: How local churches are repurposing Sunday school rooms for transitional housing to create a "village" of support for those in need.

Whether discussing the "OG" residents who have graduated the program or the "vibe" that draws international tourists into their mission, this episode highlights how The Ark operates without federal funding to maintain the freedom to heal lives through faith and community.

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Episode 12 - Standing Your Ground for the Gospel: Street Ministry & Landmark Religious Freedom

In this episode of The Arkcast, host Derrick Bennett talks from The Pour Coffee Shop on Panama City Beach to break down the true mission behind the Ark—a local ministry and 140-bed transitional housin...

26 Elo 43min

Episode 11 - Serving the Least of These: Community, Discipleship, and Ministry at The Ark

Welcome back to The ArkCast, the podcast where we talk about all things related to The Ark Ministry in Panama City Beach, Florida! 🌊✨ In this episode, host Derek Bennett sits down with Caden Knutson...

11 Elo 27min

Episode 10 - Second Chances & Community Coffee: Inside The Arc Ministry with Co-Director Liz

In this episode of the Ark Cast, host Derrick Bennett sits down live at The Pour coffee shop in Panama City Beach with his sister-in-law and co-director of The Ark, Liz. Together, they share the power...

2 Heinä 34min

Episode 9 - What is Salvation? Finding Truth Through Friendly Debate!

Is Christian salvation eternally secure, or can a believer fall away from grace? In this episode of the ArkCast, host Derrick Bennett sits down with friends Scott and Josh at The Pour coffee shop in P...

24 Kesä 48min

Episode 8 - All Things Ark: Stories of Faith, Family, and Community

Welcome to ArkCast, a podcast recorded straight from The Pour coffee shop on Front Beach Road in Panama City Beach, Florida. Hosted by Derrick Bennett, this show dives deep into the heart of The Ark M...

9 Kesä 39min

Episode 7 - Serving Coffee, Community, and Christ at The Pour PCB

In this episode of Arkcast, host Derrick Bennett sits down with his nieces, Kia and Izzy—the operators behind The Pour, a vibrant, live coffee shop right across from the world’s most beautiful beaches...

2 Kesä 42min

Episode 6 - Faith, Fitness, and Fatherhood: Building a Kingdom

In this episode of ArkCast, host Derrick Bennett sits down with his son-in-law, Jake Howard, at the Pour Coffee House to discuss the intersection of physical health and spiritual growth. Jake shares h...

26 Touko 39min

Episode 5 - Homelessness and Addiction to Homeownership: James’s Powerful Story of Transformation

In this episode of the Arkcast, host Derrick Bennett sits down with James, a former resident who experienced a radical life transformation through the services and community at The Ark. The Ark is a f...

19 Touko 36min