In this season-opening episode of The Unseen Collective Podcast, hosts Ty Austin, Tiffany Sainvil, and Jawanza Fenelus wrestle with what it means to speak truth when silence feels safer.

They dive into the tension between love, conviction, and fear—the moments leaders question if honesty is worth the cost. From Tiffany’s bold stance on authenticity (“I’ll bring my own shoes”) to Ty’s stirring declaration (“If I die, I die”), the conversation unfolds into a heartfelt look at courage in ministry, the church’s silence after tragedy, and why consistency matters more than convenience.

It’s raw, real, and rooted in faith—a reminder that courage doesn’t always look loud; sometimes it just looks like obedience.

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Topics Covered:

• The weight of words and responsibility in ministry
• Balancing prophetic voice with authenticity
• The cost of truth-telling in church leadership
• Processing silence after tragedy
• Free speech and spiritual accountability
• Choosing consistency over convenience

Key Quotes:

• “I’ll bring my own shoes—he couldn’t walk a day in my stilettos.” – Tiffany
• “If I die, I die. But I’m not going to be silent.” – Ty
• “The church shouldn’t be on its soapbox—it should be on its knees.” – Tiffany
• “Silence speaks almost more than words.” – Ty
• “Be consistent. Not convenient.” – Ty

00:00 - Cold Open: "We’re in control of this."

00:21 - Welcome Back & Introductions

02:22 - The Weight of Words: Ministry & authenticity

04:32 - “I’ll Bring My Own Shoes”

09:30 - When Truth Costs You People

12:17 - Tough Love vs. Niceness

13:43 - The Israel Example

17:33 - The Charlie Kirk Moment

20:49 - “If I Die, I Die”

22:10 - The State of the Church

25:06 - Know Your Bible

28:21 - What’s in the Heart

29:09 - Season Commitment

30:02 - Wrap & Call to Action

31:20 - Consistent, Not Convenient

Hosts

Ty Austin

Tiffany Sainvil

Jawanza Fenelus

Produced & Edited by

Donnell Sainvil

Executive Producer

Ty Austin

Creative Direction

Donnell Sainvil & The Unseen Collective

Original Music & Sound Design

“Stigmata (Instrumental)” by Davis Absolute — Absolutes (Art-list Release)

“Haunted” by Captain Joz — Double Six

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