Unspoken Lives Podcast

Unspoken Lives Podcast shares extraordinary stories from everyday people, highlighting resilience, personal growth, and inspiring life lessons. Tune in for real conversations that uncover the moments that often go unseen.

Unspoken Lives Podcast is a society podcast hosted by Kelsey Billingsley, with 43 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Kelsey Billingsley hosts Unspoken Lives Podcast, a society show with 43 episodes published.

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  Ep 043: “Isaac, Follow Me”: His Dream of the Man in White | Isaac Melber, Part 1

  Aug 18, 202631 min

  Send us Fan Mail Isaac Melber was born in a remote village in Ethiopia. After losing both of his parents at a young age, he was placed in an orphanage and eventually adopted by a family in the United States. At five years old, Isaac was suddenly living in a new country, learning a new language and trying to understand a life that looked nothing like the one he had left behind. He was loved by his new family, but that didn't mean the transition was easy. Isaac shares the anger and questions he carried with him, his struggle to understand why God would allow so much loss, and the identity questions that came with growing up between two families and two worlds. Then, at seven years old, Isaac had a dream he has never forgotten. A man dressed in white called him by name and said, “Isaac, follow me.” In Part 1, Isaac shares the story of that dream, the role it played in his faith, the challenges of adjusting to his new life, and the longing he continued to carry for the family and country he left behind. Years later, Isaac would finally have the opportunity to return to Ethiopia and search for answers about the life he left behind. Connect with Isaac: Website: isaacmelber.com Instagram: @isaacmelber Isaac's book: Twice Delivered: A Story of Two Families, Two Worlds, and One Redeeming Love Learn more about Twice Delivered Every life has a story worth telling. Unspoken Lives Podcast, hosted by Kelsey Billingsley, shares real stories of resilience, faith, identity, loss, healing, purpose, and the moments that change us. Follow the show on your favorite podcast app, visit unspokenlivespodcast.com , and follow @unspokenlivespodcast on Instagram.

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  Episode #42

  Ep 042: Jordan Bartlett: Why Community Matters More Than Opportunity, Part 2

  Aug 11, 202619 minS1

  Send us Fan Mail What happens when you give someone an opportunity, but they don't have the support or community they need to navigate everything that comes with it? In this episode, Jordan Bartlett shares what years of working alongside current and former foster youth have taught him about resilience, asking for help, and why opportunity alone isn't always enough. He shares the story of a young man who rode his bike four hours to work each way, only to lose his job after falling asleep during a shift, and what Jordan learned when he took the time to ask more questions. That same desire to remove barriers eventually led Jordan into the world of technology and AI. He explains why he believes new technology could give everyday people and small teams the ability to solve problems that once required enormous resources, and how he's using it to make complicated information easier to access. Then the conversation becomes much more personal. Jordan shares about his daughter Jessie's diagnosis with Rett syndrome and the moment he realized their lives had changed forever. Suddenly, he was the one overwhelmed by information, trying to understand medical research, insurance, and what his daughter's future might look like. That experience created an unexpected connection between his work, his interest in AI, and his hope for what technology could someday mean for Jesse and others with Rett syndrome. He also shares how a difficult night with Jesse unexpectedly turned him into a runner. What began as an attempt to help her sleep became something they both loved and a special place of peace and connection between a father and his daughter. In this episode, we talk about: Why resilience can be both a strength and a struggle Why opportunity matters, but community and support matter too Using technology and AI to remove barriers and create change Jessie's Rett syndrome diagnosis and how it changed Jordan's perspective His hope for what advances in technology could mean for her future How running became an unexpected bond between Jordan and his daughter Why one person may have more power than ever to make a meaningful difference From his work with foster youth to fatherhood, technology, and running, Jordan's story shows how experiences that once seemed completely unrelated can begin to connect and shape a greater sense of purpose. ️ Listen to Part 2 of Jordan Bartlett's story on Unspoken Lives Podcast . Every life has a story worth telling. Follow Unspoken Lives Podcast on your favorite podcast app and join the conversation. Visit unspokenlivespodcast.com and follow @unspokenlivespodcast on Instagram.

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  Episode #41

  Ep. 041: Jordan Bartlett: A Stranger Said, "I'm Your Sister", Part 1

  Aug 4, 202622 minS1

  Send us Fan Mail Jordan Bartlett was adopted when he was very young and raised by two loving parents, knowing little about the biological family he came from. Then, at 19 years old, a young woman he had never met walked up to him and said three words that would eventually change the direction of his life: “I’m your sister.” In Part 1 of this conversation, Jordan shares what it was like to discover a sibling he never knew, how they slowly began building a relationship, and what he learned about the very different life she had lived in and out of foster care. As he came to understand more of her story, he also began looking more closely at the foster care system, the barriers young people face after leaving it, and the difference that support and community can make. Jordan also reflects on the experiences that awakened a deeper sense of purpose in his own life, including a powerful encounter while volunteering at Ronald McDonald House and the decision to leave a more traditional career path in search of work that felt meaningful. That journey eventually led him to co-found Doing Good Works, a social enterprise built to support young people aging out of foster care. This conversation explores family, identity, empathy, and the unexpected moments that can redirect an entire life. It is also a reminder that sometimes understanding someone else’s story changes the way we see our own. Connect with Jordan: Doing Good Works Foster Greatness LinkedIn Listen & Subscribe If this conversation encouraged you, please follow, rate, and review Unspoken Lives Podcast on your favorite podcast platform. Sharing episodes with friends and family is one of the best ways to help these stories reach more people. Every life has a story worth telling. Follow Unspoken Lives Podcast on your favorite podcast app and join the conversation. Visit unspokenlivespodcast.com and follow @unspokenlivespodcast on Instagram.

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  Episode #40

  Ep 040: Holiday Zimmerman: The Calling You Think You Missed May Still Be Waiting, Part 2

  Jul 28, 202618 minS1

  Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered if you missed what God was calling you to do? If you've been questioning your next step, wondering if it's too late, or searching for direction, this conversation is a reminder that God isn't finished with your story. Maybe fear got in the way. Maybe life took an unexpected turn. Or maybe you simply said no because you didn't feel ready. In Part 2, Holiday Zimmerman shares why she believes God is far more patient and gracious than we often imagine. From walking through deep depression to leading a nonprofit that now serves thousands of people throughout Orange County, she reflects on healing, trusting wise counsel, and why she doesn't believe God gives up on the purpose He has for our lives. In this episode: Why healing shouldn't be rushed The advice that helped Holiday through depression What it means to trust God's timing Why she believes you haven't missed your calling The growth and impact of The Hub OC Encouragement for anyone searching for their next step Learn more about Holiday and The Hub OC: Website: https://thehuboc.org Meet the team: https://thehuboc.org/our-team Instagram: @thehuboc Every life has a story worth telling. Follow Unspoken Lives Podcast on your favorite podcast app and join the conversation. Visit unspokenlivespodcast.com and follow @unspokenlivespodcast on Instagram.

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  Episode #39

  Ep 039: Holiday Zimmerman: I Said No Four Times...Until God Brought It Back, Part 1

  Jul 21, 202623 minS1

  Send us Fan Mail What if the opportunities you're resisting are the very ones God is using to shape your purpose? After the unexpected loss of her father and a season of deep depression, Holiday Zimmerman wasn't looking to start a nonprofit. In fact, when opportunity after opportunity landed in front of her, she kept saying no. Four times. Every time she said no, the opportunity came back. Today, Holiday serves as CEO of The Hub OC , a nonprofit that partners with churches, schools, cities, and volunteers to serve people experiencing homelessness, poverty, human trafficking, and hardship throughout Orange County, California. In Part 1, Holiday shares how one unexpected "yes" changed the course of her life, why she believes God doesn't give up on us when we're afraid, and the incredible ways He provided exactly what was needed at every step. In this episode: Losing her father and walking through depression The nonprofit she never planned to lead Why she kept saying "no" The unexpected opportunities that kept coming back Learning to trust God's timing over her own The moments that confirmed she was exactly where she was supposed to be Learn more about Holiday and The Hub OC: Website: https://thehuboc.org Meet the team: https://thehuboc.org/our-team Instagram: @thehuboc Every life has a story worth telling. Follow Unspoken Lives Podcast on your favorite podcast app and join the conversation. Visit unspokenlivespodcast.com and follow @unspokenlivespodcast on Instagram.

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