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Unseen Atlanta
Unseen Atlanta, an Atlanta Mission Podcast, shines a light on the untold stories of those who have experienced homelessness, revealing the hidden realities of this struggle and inspiring listeners to see hope, resilience, and the possibilities for change in Atlanta and beyond.
Hosted by Rachel Reynolds and Jonathan Miller, each episode tells the real-life story of a journey through hardships like housing insecurity, hunger, trauma, and addiction. Each episode also features a subject matter expert — like a neuroscientist or a shelter director — to further contextualize the subject.
Join us to see the unseen stories behind homelessness in Atlanta.
Episodes
9 episodes
Quena's Story: Invisible No More
Quena spent much of her life feeling invisible – giving everything to others and getting nothing in return. In this raw and honest episode, she shares her journey through abandonment, trauma, addiction, and ultimately, transformation.&nbs...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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45:54
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Teyauna’s Story: When Everything Falls Apart, and the Fight to Begin Again
In this week’s episode of Unseen Atlanta, we hear Teyauna’s moving story. When everything began to fall apart, she found herself pregnant, alone, and with nowhere to turn. What felt like rock bottom led her through the doors of Atlanta Mission....
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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48:30
Sean’s Story: Overcoming Trauma and Addiction
In this week’s episode of Unseen Atlanta, we listen to Sean’s powerful story. Sean battled addiction, trauma, and homelessness before finding hope at Atlanta Mission's The Potter’s House in Athens, GA. His journey from self-loathing and isolati...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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40:53
Maria's Story: Motherhood and Resilience
In this deeply moving episode of Unseen Atlanta, Maria tells her story of resilience and strength. As a single mother of six, Maria faced unimaginable hardships, moving from place to place, struggling to provide for her children while ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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46:37
Dexter's Story: From Addiction to Advocacy
In this episode, Dexter shares his incredible journey from addiction, homelessness, and incarceration to long-term recovery and purpose. Arrested 52 times, with 17 felonies and six prison sentences, Dexter experienced the darkest depths o...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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54:46
Alisha's Story: The Way Home
In this impactful episode of Unseen Atlanta, Alisha shares her journey from homelessness to healing at Atlanta Mission. She recounts the struggles of being unseen and unsafe, the relief of finding shelter, and how faith and community restored h...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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50:10
Ryan's Story: A Journey from Isolation to Recovery
In this episode, Ryan tells his powerful story of addiction and recovery. He opens up about the struggles he faced, the moments of despair, and his journey into community. Through his story, you will gain a deeper understanding of the challenge...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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56:19
Kisha’s Story: Finding Hope Through Health, Hardship, and Community
In this episode of Unseen Atlanta, Kisha shares her inspiring journey of resilience, faith, and transformation after a devastating medical crisis led to homelessness. Her story highlights the power of community and the support she found at Atla...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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55:31
Introducing Unseen Atlanta—Shedding Light on Some of the City's Toughest Issues
Welcome to Unseen Atlanta, an Atlanta Mission podcast that brings you into the heart of our city's most pressing challenges—homelessness, addiction, and the human stories behind them. In this special teaser episode, hosts Rachel Reynolds and Jo...
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Season 1
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3:59