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The ArkCast - All Things Ark

The ArkCast - All Things Ark

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 Welcome to Arkcast, the official podcast of Ark Ministries in Panama City Beach. We go behind the scenes of our mission to serve those in greatest need across Northwest Florida. Through our episodes, we share stories of hope and highlight the vital services we provide, including transitional housing, food assistance, and clothing outreach in the name of Jesus.


What makes us unique? We record live from The Pour, our community-focused coffee shop located at 12902 Front Beach Road. When you listen to Arkcast, you’re hearing the heart of PCB. Whether you’re tuning in for the local stories or stopping by the shop for a fresh brew and live worship music, remember: every cup and every conversation supports the life-changing work of Ark Ministries.
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  • Episode 2 - Life at The Pour: Transitional Housing, Faith, and the "Small Snapshot of Heaven"

    Episode 2 - Life at The Pour: Transitional Housing, Faith, and the "Small Snapshot of Heaven"
    Apr 28 2026
    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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    27 Min.
  • Episode 1 - All Things Ark: Faith, Fellowship, and Fresh Starts

    Episode 1 - All Things Ark: Faith, Fellowship, and Fresh Starts
    Apr 21 2026
    In this inaugural episode of The Arkcast, host Derrick Bennett is joined by Rob Raines, an associate pastor and former assistant director, to pull back the curtain on The Ark Ministry in Panama City Beach. What began 40 years ago as "Noah's Ark," a Methodist retreat center, has evolved over the last 12 years into a vibrant Christ-based transitional housing program dedicated to tackling local homelessness.
    Derrick and Rob share the "secret sauce" behind their ministry's success, which balances strict accountability with radical grace. They discuss:
    • The Mission of Housing: Managing roughly 140 beds across men's, women's, and single-parent family units.
    • The "Front Door": The Pour, a local coffee shop that serves as the community's primary connection point to the ministry.
    • Holistic Support: How the ministry assists residents with financial training, parenting classes, dental care, and even the logistics of securing vehicles for work.
    • Leadership from Within: Their unique model of empowering residents to take on management roles and mentor one another.
    • The Faith Festival: A look back at their successful community music festival and a preview of the upcoming event on October 24th at Aaron Bessant Park to raise funds for their "compassion closet".
    Through stories of "road-worn" musicians finding their rhythm again and the messy, beautiful reality of building a "family" out of strangers, this episode highlights how The Ark serves as the hands and feet of Jesus on the Emerald Coast.
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    40 Min.
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