Unseen Atlanta

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 in cycles of self-sabotage until he finally surrendered to healing. Through deep introspection, faith, and community, Eli found purpose and learned to love himself again.  Psychiatrist Dr. John Tumeh...

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—gave way to a life built on truth and recovery.  Growing up in a small Georgia town where being himself didn’t feel like an option, Matt spent years masking his identity and numbing his pain through ad...

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 advocate could change everything.  In Part 2 of her story, Sherri opens up about the hard road to recovery, the moment she finally felt seen, and how she started to love the woman she’s becoming.  Plus,...

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 violence, addiction, and the moment she chose to give custody of her children to her parents – not out of abandonment, but out of love.  Sherri shares the harrowing reality of abuse, including a near-death...

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 incarceration, Wesley realized the toll it had taken, especially the moments he missed with his son. At the Potter’s House, he found not just recovery, but forgiveness, community, and a renewed relation...

 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.  From walking the streets to walking into Atlanta Mission, Quena's story is one of courage, healing, and rediscovered purpose. Now, she’s not just seen – she’s...

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.   Teyauna shares the raw reality of experiencing homelessness while pregnant and navigating mental health challenges. But she also reveals how faith, commu...

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 isolation to transformation and faith is a testament to resilience and the power of community. We also hear from his mother, Debbie, as she shares her perspec...

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 keeping hope alive. Through Atlanta Mission’s Restoration House and My Sister’s House, she found not only shelter but a path to healing, self-discovery, and a futur...

 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 of addiction. After decades of struggle, he found transformation through faith, community, and Atlanta Mission’s Potter’s House program. Now, as a vocational mana...

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 her sense of hope and purpose.  This episode also features Sarah Stein, Senior Advisor at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, who touches on the systemic ba...

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 Atlanta Mission. We’re also joined by subject matter expert Breanna Lathrop, CEO of Good Samaritan Health Center, who shares how compassionate healthcare can cr...

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 Jonathan Miller introduce the mission and vision of the podcast. Support the show