Episode 5

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3rd Nov 2025

God's Image and Chad Math: What Genesis 5 Reveals

Episode Title: God's Image and Chad Math: What Genesis 5 Reveals

Episode Description:

Genealogy chapters in the Bible—we've all been tempted to skip them, right? But Genesis 5 surprised me with two powerful revelations. First, we discover what it truly means to be made in God's image and how that likeness gets passed down through generations. Second, when you do some "Chad math" on the timeline from Adam to Noah, you realize something shocking: Adam was alive when Noah was born. How quickly do we forget God's wonders? In this episode, we explore identity, legacy, and the sobering reality of how fast things can go from amazing to awful when we push God aside.

In This Episode:

  • Why genealogy chapters are worth reading
  • The difference between being created in God's image versus Adam's image
  • How God's likeness is passed down through generations (my daughter's story)
  • "Chad math" explained: simplifying the 900+ year lifespans
  • The shocking timeline: Adam lived 200+ years after Noah was born
  • How quickly humanity corrupted what God intended.
  • The importance of looking in the mirror and seeing God's image in you
  • Why we must remember and share who God is in our lives

Key Quote:

"Look at yourself in the mirror today. Ask God to show you Him. Take the time to remember or study who God is in your life. But the important part is to share who He is and what He has done in your life."

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Leaving the Kid's Table
Do you remember the “kid’s table” when at family holidays or dinners? I do and that is right where I feel I am at, still, in my walk with God. Some look at it as being “ankle deep” in our walk. Either way, I am at a point where I am tired of being in this state. Every Monday at 6 am I will release short episodes where I am going to share what stood out to me in my time with God. At the end of the day it comes down to where scripture meets your story. You may be in the same spot as I am or you are sitting at the adult table or may need to join the kids table. Either option is ok, these episodes are to start the conversation as to “what stands out to you?” and not only grow myself but help others grow as well. "Here's the thing - leaving the kid's table isn't a one-time decision. It's a daily choice. And every day you choose to go deeper, I'll be right here with you."

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Chad Sherlock

Chad is a husband, girl dad, and 20 years in IT. When he's not translating tech into human-speak or performing living room musicals, you'll find him on a mountain, in the woods, or out on the water. He's a Christian who's spent too long at the kid's table in his faith—and he's ready to go deeper. Through his podcast Leaving the Kid's Table, he shares what stands out to him in Scripture each week and invites you into the conversation, because growth happens together, not alone.