Matt and Anna Maceira’s story is one of radical redemption and relentless grace. Once trapped in the darkness of drug addiction and homelessness, they experienced firsthand the pain, chaos, and hopelessness that come from a life separated from God. But through it all, God never stopped pursuing them. His grace broke through the chains of addiction and despair, bringing freedom, healing, and restoration. Today, Matt and Anna are not only clean and sober—they are saved, sanctified, and walking in the purpose God always had for them. Their story is a living testimony that no one is too far gone for the love of Jesus Christ. 🙏

2 Timothy 4:7 says, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” Paul wrote these words near the end of his life, confident in where he was going. His faith had been tested, but he remained steadfast. Like Paul, Matt and Anna have fought many battles and continue to run their race with endurance. The question for all of us becomes—when our time comes, will we be able to say the same? How do we, as believers, keep the faith and finish strong? For Matt and Anna, the answer lies in daily surrender—staying close to Jesus, walking in truth, and remembering that every victory is evidence of God’s faithfulness, not human strength.

Many people today believe they are too far gone—that God could never forgive them or use them. But that is one of the enemy’s greatest lies. Matt and Anna are living proof that God never forgets His children. Even in their darkest moments, when they felt unworthy and unseen, God was there—pursuing, protecting, and preparing them for the ministry they now lead. Through Be Bold Street Ministry, they share the gospel with people who are still lost, still hurting, still believing the lie that they’re beyond redemption. Their message is simple yet powerful: “You are not forgotten. You are loved. And you can be free.”

When Paul said he was being “poured out like a drink offering,” he was describing a life fully spent for the glory of God. That verse resonates deeply with Matt and Anna. They have given their lives to be poured out in service—feeding the hungry, praying for the broken, and declaring the name of Jesus across the Willamette Valley and around the world. They don’t claim to have a perfect marriage, but they have a great one, built on faith, grace, and intentional time together. They live as “Hope Dealers,” choosing every day to be bold in their faith and to live out the Great Commission: “go therefore and make disciples of all the nations,” (Mark 12:29, Matthew 28:19).

The vision of Be Bold Street Ministry is clear: to reach the world, one soul at a time. Whether on the streets of Oregon or wherever God takes them, Matt and Anna bring the message of freedom and hope through Jesus Christ. They know spiritual warfare is real, but they stand anchored in God’s promises—especially in Galatians 5:22, which reminds us of the fruit of the Spirit, and 1 Corinthians 13, which calls us to love above all. When asked what keeps them committed, their answer is always the same: We were rescued for a purpose. Their lives now proclaim that purpose—to follow the One who saved them, to love boldly, and to never stop sharing the truth that Jesus still changes everything.

To learn more about or connect with Matt and Anna, reach out through Facebook, Instagram or go to their website at: https://www.beboldstreetministries.org/

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About Buddy Puckett:
Buddy Puckett has been in the mortgage and finance space and mentoring men for over 25 years.  A mentoring opportunity all started when he first began in the mortgage industry in 1998, when he began to mentor a younger guy who happened to be married.  This person was not making great choices and it was sadly affecting his marriage.  We all are 1 decision away from something really dumb, so accountability became something Buddy knew he needed as well.  Buddy’s wife, Shawn, suggested he start a podcast in 2022 to share the stories of people who have struggled,
failed, overcame by realizing the life of love, joy and peace is only available through a relationship with Jesus Christ! 

“Jesus said to him, ’I am the way, and the truth and the life; no one comes to the Father except through Me’.” John 14:6

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