On this episode of the Denison Forum Podcast , Dr. Mark Turman sits down with author and speaker Mary DeMuth to talk about what it means to feel overlooked—both in Scripture and in daily life. They explore the challenges of being unnoticed, the biblical truth of Imago Dei, and how these experiences shape our relationships. Mary shares her own story of wrestling with being overlooked and offers practical wisdom on finding healing through community, prayer, and hospitality. They also look at how Jesus himself was overlooked and what that means for us today. The conversation touches on church hurt and how Christians can respond with grace and awareness. Tune in for a thoughtful discussion filled with biblical insight and real-life encouragement. Topics (01:19): Introducing Mary Demuth (02:07): The Problem of Being Overlooked (03:42): Biblical Perspectives on Overlooking (09:03): The Role of Women in the Bible (16:36): Jesus and the Overlooked (21:27): Church Hurt and Healing (36:32): Practical Steps to Notice Others (40:17): Conclusion and Resources Resources The Most Misunderstood Women of the Bible The Most Overlooked Women of the Bible Pray Every Day Podcast Mary DeMuth’s Website Mary DeMuth Literary Mary DeMuth Art Mary DeMuth’s Latest Books About Mary DeMuth Mary DeMuth is a literary agent, daily podcaster at the Pray Every Day Show, Scripture artist, speaker, and the author of more than fifty books, including The Most Misunderstood Women of the Bible . She lives in Texas with her husband and is the mom to three adult children. Find out more at marydemuth.com . About Dr. Mark Turman Dr. Mark Turman is the Executive Director of Denison Forum and Vice President of Denison Ministries. Among his many duties, Turman is most notably the host of The Denison Forum Podcast . He is also the chief strategist for DF Pastors , which equips pastors and church leaders to understand and transform today’s culture. About Denison Forum Denison Forum exists to thoughtfully engage the issues of the day from a biblical perspective through The Daily Article email newsletter and podcast , The Denison Forum Podcast , as well as many books and additional resources.
