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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.

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Update frequency
every 12 days
Average duration
38 minutes
Episodes
18
Years Active
2025
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Everyone Deserves a Dream Home.

Everyone Deserves a Dream Home.

In this special episode of Unseen Atlanta, CEO Tensley Almand steps into the host’s chair for a conversation with Justin Landis, founder of The Justin Landis Group, Bolst Real Estate, and a member of…

00:29:47  |   Wed 03 Sep 2025
As soon as it stops breaking my heart, I’ll stop doing this work.

As soon as it stops breaking my heart, I’ll stop doing this work.

For 16 years, Michael Sheppard has been walking alongside men experiencing homelessness at The Shepherd’s Inn and Fuqua Hall. In this episode of Unseen Atlanta, he shares what this kind of change rea…

00:30:41  |   Wed 27 Aug 2025
You think homelessness couldn't happen to you. I promise you it can.

You think homelessness couldn't happen to you. I promise you it can.

Cedric thought he could carry the weight of life on his own. Morgan thought homelessness was something that only happened to “other people.” Both were wrong. They walked into Atlanta Mission on the s…

00:42:14  |   Wed 20 Aug 2025
Episode 0: Introducing Season 2 of Unseen Atlanta

Episode 0: Introducing Season 2 of Unseen Atlanta

Season 2 of Unseen Atlanta is here! This year, the stories go even deeper. Join hosts Rachel Reynolds and Jonathan Miller as they pull back the curtain on unseen issues in Atlanta, sharing powerful f…

00:02:32  |   Mon 18 Aug 2025
Jason’s Story: This Wasn’t Supposed to Happen

Jason’s Story: This Wasn’t Supposed to Happen

Jason never imagined he’d become homeless. He had a law degree, a successful 20-year career in human resources, and a strong faith background. But after a job loss, personal trauma, and unhealthy cop…

00:45:31  |   Wed 09 Jul 2025
Eli's Story: Learning to Be Honest

Eli's Story: Learning to Be Honest

Before coming to The Potter’s House, Eli was living a double life. He was outwardly spiritual but inwardly broken. In this episode, he shares how unresolved grief, addiction, and shame kept him stuck…

00:38:16  |   Mon 16 Jun 2025
Matt's Story: Life Beyond Masks

Matt's Story: Life Beyond Masks

Matt’s story is one of radical honesty, resilience, and redemption. In this episode of Unseen Atlanta, Matt shares how decades of hiding behind masks—of perfection, performance, and people-pleasing—g…

00:52:35  |   Wed 11 Jun 2025
Sherri’s Story: When Survival Means Sacrifice (Part Two)

Sherri’s Story: When Survival Means Sacrifice (Part Two)

Sherri came to Georgia looking for a new beginning—but instead, she found herself homeless, alone, and in the depths of addiction. She never imagined how much one decision, one shelter bed, and one a…

00:51:15  |   Wed 28 May 2025
Sherri’s Story: When Survival Means Sacrifice (Part One)

Sherri’s Story: When Survival Means Sacrifice (Part One)

What happens when survival means making the hardest decision a mother can face? 

In this emotional first part of Sherri’s story, she opens up about her journey through childhood trauma, domestic viole…

00:30:28  |   Wed 14 May 2025
Wesley's Story: No More Missed Moments

Wesley's Story: No More Missed Moments

In this episode of Unseen Atlanta, we hear from Wesley; a father, son, and leader fighting to reclaim the life that addiction nearly stole from him. After years of struggling with substance use and i…

00:33:33  |   Wed 30 Apr 2025
Quena's Story: Invisible No More

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, addict…

00:44:37  |   Wed 16 Apr 2025
Teyauna’s Story: When Everything Falls Apart, and the Fight to Begin Again

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 …

00:47:14  |   Wed 02 Apr 2025
Sean’s Story: Overcoming Trauma and Addiction

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, G…

00:39:37  |   Wed 19 Mar 2025
Maria's Story: Motherhood and Resilience

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, strugglin…

00:45:21  |   Wed 05 Mar 2025
Dexter's Story: From Addiction to Advocacy

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,…

00:53:30  |   Wed 19 Feb 2025
Alisha's Story: The Way Home

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 sh…

00:48:54  |   Wed 05 Feb 2025
Kisha’s Story: Finding Hope Through Health, Hardship, and Community

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 o…

00:55:31  |   Tue 21 Jan 2025
Introducing Unseen Atlanta—Shedding Light on Some of the City's Toughest Issues

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…

00:03:59  |   Tue 14 Jan 2025
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