Today, we sit down with Matthew Barnett, founder of the Dream Center in Los Angeles, to discuss his journey from a reluctant young pastor to a transformative force in one of America’s toughest urban landscapes. We explore how the Dream Center provides hope and healing to over 700 residents daily, tackling issues like homelessness, addiction, and human trafficking through Christian programs. Matthew shares insights on the spiritual and practical challenges of serving the vulnerable, the impact of Gov. Gavin Newsom's bad policies, and the power of forgiveness in personal transformation. He also reflects on navigating spiritual warfare, drawing inspiration from Nehemiah, and his vision for Los Angeles.
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Timecodes:
(00:35) Intro
(15:19) LA fires
(19:47) Covid and Gavin Newsom's policies
(28:34) Balancing grace and truth
(48:21) Spiritual climate in LA
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