280. Overlooked and Alone: Discovering the God Who Sees You with Whitney Akin

In this episode of Radical Radiance, Rebecca George and guest, Whitney Akin, explore a topic we all struggle with at times: feeling alone. Whitney just released the book Overlooked: Finding Your Worth When You Feel All Alone and shares her insights and personal journey with us. The episode also delves into Jesus' heart for the lowly and how His example encourages us to see and love others.

Whitney Akin is an author and speaker. Her heart is to see and celebrate the purpose and potential of the overlooked and invite them to live seen by the God who loves them. Whitney’s writing has been featured in The Joyful Life Magazine, (in)courage, Her View From Home, and more. You can find more of her writing and speaking on her website at www.whitneyakin.com and connect with her on Instagram @whitneyakin. Whitney lives outside Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband, Eli, and their three (crazy) beautiful kids. Rebecca and Whitney chat about:

• The meaning and significance of the name El Roi, which means the God who sees.
• Jesus' heart for the lowly and how he spent his time seeing and loving those who are often overlooked.
• The concept of feeling overlooked and Whitney's personal experience with this feeling, as well as the importance of acknowledging and addressing it.
• The biological need for attention and approval and how social media has amplified this need.
• Inviting God into every aspect of one's life and the power of experiencing God's presence in times of feeling overlooked or inadequate.

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PSSSSSST! Did you know that Rebecca's debut book, ⁠Do the Thing: Gospel-Centered Goals, Gumption, and Grace for the Go-Getter Girl⁠ is available wherever books are sold? If you’re ready to…

• See your gifts and talents from a gospel-centered perspective.

• Prioritize goals related to your calling as you move forward with gumption and grace.

• Maximize your passions in the work you do every day.

• Actively partner with God to serve Him and love others.

• Overcome negative thought patterns so you can brainstorm, develop, and create with the confidence of a go-getter girl!

…then order today ⁠at the link here!⁠

Each chapter includes prayer prompts, Scripture for further study, questions for reflection, action steps to move your goal forward, and accompanying videos (for individuals or small groups). So grab a friend (or 8) and let’s use God’s Word as our compass to “do the thing”.

After all, if not now…when?