🎙️ Episode 28: Your Story Matters: Ordinary, Messy, and Still Unfinished

Do you ever hesitate to share your story because it feels too ordinary, too messy, or not finished yet?

In Episode 28 of Unshaken, Tony and Kristy talk about the power of story, not as a highlight reel, but as the real, lived moments where God meets us. They share why storytelling builds trust, creates safety, and helps people feel less alone, especially for anyone carrying disability, grief, anxiety, or quiet shame. 

God is not waiting for your story to be polished before He uses it.

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They anchor the conversation in 2 Corinthians 1:3–4, reminding us that God comforts us so we can comfort others. They talk about the lies we believe about our story, that it is too ordinary, too messy, or not complete, and they push back with warmth and truth. Kristy shares how stories opened her classroom and helped isolated students finally open up. Tony shares how vulnerability creates a safe space, and how even the hardest chapters can become hope for someone else. If you have been shrinking back, this episode will help you take a small step toward sharing, not for attention, but for connection and encouragement.

🔶 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• 2 Corinthians 1:3–4: God comforts you so you can comfort others
• The three lies: your story is too ordinary, too messy, or unfinished, and why none of them are true
• Why vulnerability builds trust: people open up when you go first
• Why social media snapshots are not real connection, and what to choose instead
• A simple next step: share one honest chapter with someone you trust, or write it down and invite God into it

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