Episode 3: Finding Hope When You Feel Overlooked

04/08/25 • 33 min

🎙️ Episode 3: Finding Hope When You Feel Overlooked

What if the thing you’ve been begging someone to notice... has already been seen by God?

In this episode, Tony and Kristy open up about what it feels like to be overlooked—at school, at work, in relationships, even in the church. From Tony’s story of walking into a job interview and being dismissed on sight, to Kristy’s reflections on invisible disability and daily rejection, this conversation is honest, emotional, and real.

But it doesn’t stop there. Through Scripture and lived experience, they remind us that God sees what the world misses. From the woman who touched Jesus’ cloak to David being left in the field, this episode holds space for the overlooked—and calls us to be the kind of people who see others, too.

If you’ve ever felt unseen, passed over, or dismissed... this one is for you.

🔶 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

Why being “easy to overlook” doesn’t mean you don’t matter
Personal stories of rejection in medicine, dating, and job interviews
The pain of being spoken about but not to
A beautiful reflection on the woman in Luke 8 and the God who stops for her
How to re-engage when you feel invisible (including the “8-minute rule”)
Small, practical ways to help others feel seen—starting today
A prayer for the ones waiting to be noticed

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This podcast is for encouragement and spiritual support. While we hope it uplifts and equips you, it’s not a substitute for professional counseling or pastoral care.

🎙️ Episode 3: Finding Hope When You Feel Overlooked

What if the thing you’ve been begging someone to notice... has already been seen by God?

If you’ve ever felt unseen, passed over, or dismissed... this one is for you.

🔶 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

Why being “easy to overlook” doesn’t mean you don’t matter
Personal stories of rejection in medicine, dating, and job interviews
The pain of being spoken about but not to
A beautiful reflection on the woman in Luke 8 and the God who stops for her
How to re-engage when you feel invisible (including the “8-minute rule”)
Small, practical ways to help others feel seen—starting today
A prayer for the ones waiting to be noticed

📧 Or, if you'd rather reach out by email, we’d be honored to pray for you at:
[email protected]

📌 Subscribe & Listen Weekly:

📱 Stay Connected:

Instagram: @unshaken.ministries
Website: https://unshakenministries.org
Email: [email protected]

#FeelingOverlooked #FaithAndDisability #Luke8
#SeenByGod #UnshakenPodcast #InvisibleNoMore
#EncouragementForTheOverlooked #MarriageAndMinistry #TonyAndKristy #GodSeesYou

We’d love to hear from you! Share your thoughts, stories, or prayer requests—let’s stay connected.

This podcast is for encouragement and spiritual support. While we hope it uplifts and equips you, it’s not a substitute for professional counseling or pastoral care.

Previous Episode

Episode 2: Marriage & Disability – Our Tapestry

🎙️ Episode 2: Marriage & Disability – Our Tapestry

What happens when disability intersects with marriage—not just once, but daily?
What does love look like when it carries laundry baskets, crutches, and unspoken fears?

In this honest and heartfelt conversation, Tony and Kristy open up about the real dynamics of life together—navigating marriage, disability, and grace under pressure. From socks and back pain to long-distance living and spiritual leadership, they invite you into the imperfect, grace-filled tapestry of their relationship.

You’ll hear the laughter, the hard conversations, and the deep connection that has come not in spite of struggle—but because of it. Whether you live with a disability, love someone who does, or just want to grow in connection with your spouse, this episode offers more than advice—it offers hope.

🔶 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

Why their first date included a literal faceplant in gravel
How disability shapes daily life—from socks to grocery runs
The surprising gift of prayer in marriage
Honest reflections on resentment, spiritual intimacy, and asking for help
A practical system for surviving the days when neither of you has anything left
A prayer of blessing for couples navigating hard seasons

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🎧 Prefer audio-only? Listen on your favorite platform:
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🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unshaken/id1803953295
🌍 Everywhere Else: https://pod.link/1803953295
🛎️ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe—new episodes every Tuesday.

📱 Stay Connected:

Instagram: @unshaken.ministries
Website: https://unshakenministries.org
Email: [email protected]

#MarriageAndDisability #FaithAndMarriage #CerebralPalsyAwareness
#SpiritualIntimacy #UnshakenPodcast #GraceInTheMess
#MarriagePrayer #DisabilityAwareness #TonyAndKristy #RealMarriageTalk

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This podcast is for encouragement and spiritual support. While we hope it uplifts and equips you, it’s not a substitute for professional counseling or pastoral care.

Next Episode

Episode 4: Resilience – Pushing Past the Fear

🎙️ Episode 4: Resilience – Pushing Past the Fear

What if the only thing standing between you and what God is calling you to do... is fear?

In this solo episode, Tony shares the behind-the-scenes story of launching Unshaken—not out of hype, but out of quiet obedience. From a challenge to write 50 episode topics (that turned into 100) to late nights, research, and the decision to stay audio-only, this episode offers a raw look at what resilience really means when the newness wears off.

Through Hebrews 11 and 12, Tony explores how faith fuels perseverance—not just in moments of clarity, but especially in the mess. This is what perseverance looks like—resilience in action when the hype wears off. If you’re wrestling with fear, hesitation, or self-doubt about what God is asking you to do, this episode will meet you right where you are.

You don’t have to have it all figured out. You just have to run the race He marked out for you.

🔶 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

The moment Kristy said “only if you can write 50 topics”
Why the podcast stayed audio-only—and why that matters
How comparison can kill resilience (and what Hebrews says about it)
The role of prayer and spousal unity in stepping into your calling
Why “burn the ships” became their rallying cry
A challenge to name what God is stirring in you—and say it out loud
A prayer for boldness, clarity, and obedience

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[email protected]

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#ResilienceInFaith #PushPastTheFear #UnshakenPodcast
#ObedienceOverPerfection #BurnTheShips #Hebrews11And12
#RunYourRace #ChristianPodcast #TonyMartinez #FaithAndFocus

We’d love to hear from you! Share your thoughts, stories, or prayer requests—let’s stay connected.

This podcast is for encouragement and spiritual support. While we hope it uplifts and equips you, it’s not a substitute for professional counseling or pastoral care.