🎙️ Episode 8: Presume Competence: For Anyone Who’s Been Underestimated

What if the most loving thing you could do is stop assuming someone’s limits and start presuming they’re capable?

In Episode 8 of Unshaken, Kristy goes solo and pulls back the curtain on her work with non-speaking and minimally speaking students. She explains why “non-speaker” is often the more accurate term, how motor differences can hide real intelligence, and why the guiding principle is simple: presume competence.

A lack of speech is not a lack of mind.

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https://unshakenpodcast.org/episodes/presume-competence-for-anyone-whos-been-underestimated/

If you have ever been underestimated, mislabeled, or dismissed, this conversation will hit home. Kristy shares stories from her first days on the job, breaks down concepts like praxis and sensory-motor differences in everyday language, and offers practical wisdom for parents, teachers, and anyone who wants to love people well. At the heart of it all is a reminder that God made people on purpose, and our job is to see the person, not the disability.

🔶 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• Why speech is a motor skill, and why a lack of speech does not automatically mean a lack of understanding
• What Praxis is and how sensory and motor differences can affect communication, regulation, and daily life
• Why “presume competence” is the least harmful assumption, and what it changes in education and relationships
• How sensory overload and dysregulation work, plus a practical principle: one calm voice is better than many
• Encouragement for parents and families: don’t give up, keep pursuing communication options, and keep seeing the person

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🎙️ Episode 7: Are You Worthy: of the One You’re Praying For?

Are you worthy of the one you’re praying for, or have you been measuring marriage by the world instead of Christ?

In Episode 7 of Unshaken, Tony goes solo and asks a question that cuts through the noise. If you want a stronger, healthier marriage, this is a call to look in the mirror with honesty and hope, then take the next faithful step.

Worthy doesn’t mean perfect. It means obedient.

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https://unshakenpodcast.org/episodes/worthy-of-the-one/

Tony walks through Ephesians 5:21–33 in context and brings it down to street level: serving instead of demanding, protecting your spouse in public, handling conflict in private, and making prayer a non-negotiable. If you’ve been frustrated by what your spouse is not doing, this episode gently turns the focus back to what you can do, with Christ at the center.

🔶 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• Why cherry-picking Ephesians 5 (wives submit or husbands love) distorts what God is actually saying
• A better posture: a competition to out-serve one another, not to win arguments or keep score
• How to protect your marriage in public and handle hard conversations in private
• What it looks like to assume positive intent, create space, and address patterns without attacking
• A clear reminder: obedience to Christ is never a bargaining chip, plus a firm call to seek help if abuse is present

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🎙️ Episode 6: John 9: Born for More

Have you ever been misunderstood or defined by something that was completely out of your control?

In Episode 6 of Unshaken, Tony goes solo and shares his story alongside John 9, where Jesus and His disciples meet a man who was blind from birth. If you have ever carried the sting of assumptions, felt judged, or wondered “Why me?”, this episode is for you.

You were born on purpose, for a purpose, even if the world calls you a problem.

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https://unshakenpodcast.org/episodes/john-9-born-for-more/

Tony talks about growing up with cerebral palsy, the anger and isolation that came with it, and the moment scripture reframed everything. Jesus does not treat people like labels. He sees you fully, and He invites you into relationship. This is a steady reminder that your life is not an accident, and your story can point people back to Him and to His church.

🔶 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• Why the world’s assumptions hurt, and why Jesus sees you differently
• Tony’s testimony and the moment he surrendered his life to Christ
• What John 9 teaches about suffering, judgment, and God’s purpose
• Why being “overlooked” does not mean being unloved or unseen
• A clear invitation to follow Jesus, connect to a local church, and keep growing 

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🎙️ Episode 5: Marriage and Disability: The Weight We Carry

Caregiving can be holy, but it can also get heavy fast. How do you carry the weight without letting it crush your marriage?

In Episode 5 of Unshaken, Tony and Kristy talk about caregiver support in marriage and how to prevent burnout when disability or illness is part of your everyday life. This is a practical, honest conversation about pain points, resentment, planning, and how to build a support network so neither of you has to carry it alone.

Burnout often starts when the weight stays unnamed.

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They name the hidden load, the logistics most people never think about, and the emotional layers that come with disability, including grief, stubbornness, and the fear of being a burden. You will also hear clear encouragement: communication is not optional, respite is not selfish, and isolation is dangerous. If you are carrying more than you can hold, this episode will help you find next steps with wisdom, grace, and prayer.

🔶 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• How to identify your real pain points so resentment does not silently build
• Why disability adds an invisible logistics load, and how planning reduces strain
• How grief and acceptance show up for both spouses, especially when life plans change
• Practical ways to lighten the load, including respite care, simplifying life, and using available resources
• Why connection matters, including trusted friends, life groups, and prayer that keeps you grounded

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🎙️ Episode 4: Resilience: Pushing Past Fear

What would you do if you weren’t afraid?

In Episode 4 of Unshaken, Tony goes solo and talks about resilience in the real world, not the fairytale version that never gets tired. This is about obedience, perseverance, and taking the next step even when you do not have the full picture.

Resilience is what keeps moving when the warm and fuzzy fades.

🔵 Explore this episode:  
https://unshakenpodcast.org/episodes/resilience/

Tony shares how Unshaken and the podcast were born, why fear and comparison quietly sabotage calling, and what Hebrews 11 and 12 teach us about faith that moves. If you feel something stirring in you, and you keep stopping short at the same corner, this episode will help you bring it into the light and move forward with prayer, focus, and wise resolve.

🔶 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• Why faith is confidence in what you hope for, even before you can see the outcome (Hebrews 11:1–2)
• How fear keeps us from obedience, and why pushing through it often reveals God’s better outcome
• Why comparison is an entangling sin that kills resilience, and how to stay focused on your own race (Hebrews 12:1–2)
• The importance of bathed-in-prayer decisions and wholehearted unity in marriage before you commit to a new calling
• How to keep going when nobody is watching, including practical motivation and a clear next step you can take today

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🎙️ Episode 3: When You Feel Invisible: Finding Hope When Nobody Seems to Notice

Have you ever felt invisible, like you could disappear and nobody would notice? 

In Episode 3 of Unshaken, Tony and Kristy talk about the quiet ache of being overlooked, and the deeper question underneath it: Does God see me? This one is especially for anyone living with disability, chronic fatigue, or a season where friendships, church spaces, or the workplace have started to feel distant.

You are not invisible to God, even when the world acts like you are.

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https://unshakenpodcast.org/episodes/when-you-feel-invisible-finding-hope/

We name the places this shows up, including childhood friendships, medical appointments, and social settings where you feel pushed to the edges. Then we anchor hope in scripture: the woman in Luke 8 who touched Jesus and was noticed, and David who was left out until God called him forward. If you’ve been feeling unseen, this episode will help you breathe again and take the next brave step toward connection.
 
🔶 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• Why feeling overlooked hurts so deeply, especially when you’re already carrying a burden
• How disability can lead to being ignored or spoken around, even in medical settings
• Scripture reminders that God sees you, knows you, and refuses to overlook you (Luke 8, David’s calling)
• Practical ways to fight isolation, including small connections, trusted people, and asking for “8 minutes”
• Why prayer and simple acts of service can help you feel seen, and help others feel seen too 

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🎙️ Episode 2: Marriage and Disability: Learning to Love When Life Isn’t Even 

How do you love well when life isn’t even, and disability keeps adding layers you didn’t ask for?

In Episode 2 of Unshaken, Tony and Kristy talk honestly about marriage in the real world, especially when disability and chronic pain are part of the story. They share the awkward moments, the everyday adjustments, and the kind of communication that keeps resentment from quietly taking root.

Love grows when dignity is protected on hard days.

🔵 Explore this episode:  
https://unshakenpodcast.org/episodes/marriage-and-disability-loving-when-life-isnt-even/

From socks that take 45 minutes, to who drives, to who has the energy today, this episode is for couples learning how to stay tender under pressure. You’ll hear why marriage is never truly 50/50, how their 80/20 number system helps them stay on the same team, and why prayer can become the safest place to reconnect when everything else feels heavy.

🔶 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• Why marriage isn’t 50/50, and how to navigate the days when both of you are running on empty
• How to talk about help and support without turning your spouse into a caregiver or a child
• How resentment builds, and how to pull the splinter out early through honest check-ins
• Why prayer is one of the most intimate ways to hear your spouse’s heart and stay connected
• Simple ways to choose each other again, including love languages, admiration, and small daily signals of care

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🎙️ Episode 1: When Life Feels Messy: The Story Behind Unshaken

What do you do when life feels messy, and you are trying to hold faith and family together at the same time?

In Episode 1 of Unshaken, Tony and Kristy share the story behind the podcast and the season that shaped it. This is an honest beginning, equal parts laughter and weight, about building something rooted in Jesus while real life is still unfolding.

You can be faithful and still feel undone.
 
🔵 Explore this episode:
https://unshakenpodcast.org/episodes/when-life-feels-messy-the-story-behind-unshaken/

If you have ever felt the tension of wanting to lead well while carrying quiet fear, this episode is for you. We talk about why we chose the name Unshaken, what we mean by Faith, Family, and Resilience, and why this space will keep coming back to hope that holds up in real-world pressure, including the unique challenges families face around disability. 

🔶 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• Why we started Unshaken and what we hope it becomes for listeners
• What we mean by Faith, Family, and Resilience, and why those words matter
• How messy seasons can still be holy and formative
• How disability can shape a family, and why you are not alone in it
• What you can expect from future episodes and how to walk with us each week

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🎙️ Trailer – Welcome to Unshaken

What if you didn’t have to fake it to be faithful?

In less than 60 seconds, you’ll hear the heartbeat behind this podcast, why we created Unshaken, what you can expect from each episode, and how this might become a space where you feel seen, challenged, and spiritually grounded.

🔶 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
• Why we created Unshaken
• What kinds of episodes you can expect
• An invitation to join us on the journey

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