Unshaken
A community built on faith, strengthened by family, and grounded in resilience—created for people like you.
Welcome to the Unshaken Podcast, where you don’t have to navigate life alone. Hosted by Tony and Kristy, this show is all about living out Faith, Family, and Resilience—not just as a motto, but as a way of life.
Each week, we explore the real joys and challenges of marriage, family life, and disability through the lens of biblical truth. Whether you're an individual, a couple, or a caregiver, you’ll find encouragement, practical support, and unshakable hope in Christ.
We’re here to build a Christ-centered community where real stories matter, struggles are honored, and no one has to feel alone. If you’ve ever felt unseen, unheard, or unsure how to keep going—we want to hear your story, your questions, and your prayers. Because they matter.
This is Faith. Family. Resilience.
This is Unshaken.
Unshaken
Episode 8: Presume Competence – A Word for Anyone Who’s Ever Been Underestimated
🎙️ Episode 8: Presume Competence – A Word for Anyone Who’s Ever Been Underestimated
What if the person you thought didn’t understand—actually did?
What if they were listening the whole time, just waiting for you to believe they could?
In this deeply personal solo episode, Kristy shares what it means to truly presume competence—especially in students who don’t speak the way we expect. As the director of her school, she could have stayed behind the scenes. But from day one, she chose presence over position—jumping into classrooms, building relationships, and discovering firsthand how easy it is to underestimate someone who doesn’t communicate in typical ways.
This episode isn’t just about disability—it’s about dignity. About refusing to assume limits. About honoring the brilliance hidden behind silence, stimming, or overload. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, leader, or someone learning to see differently, this conversation will reframe how you show up for others.
🔶 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
- Why “non-verbal” is a misleading label—and what it overlooks
- The difference between apraxia, regulation, and behavior
- A transformative story from the short film Loop
- How presuming competence reshaped Kristy’s leadership, advocacy, and faith
- A gentle call to slow down and really see the people around you
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