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Episode 23

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9th Mar 2026

Integrity in the Dark Hours

Episode Title: Integrity in the Dark Hours

Episode Description:

Sarah is dead. After 127 years of life and walking faithfully beside Abraham through every promise, every doubt, every miracle—she's gone. And in his grief, Abraham faces a choice: take the easy way out, or pay the full price to maintain his integrity. What he does next reveals something powerful about character when life falls apart. This isn't just about buying land for a burial—it's about who you are when no one would blame you for compromising.

In This Episode:

  1. The whirlwind of Abraham's recent life and Sarah's death
  2. Why the Hittites called Abraham a "mighty prince" and what it reveals about God's promises
  3. Abraham's refusal to accept free land—even in his grief
  4. The connection to Abraham's integrity after rescuing Lot
  5. Why character doesn't take a break just because life is dark
  6. What "full price" is God asking you to pay to maintain your integrity?

Key Quote:

"Abraham shows us that character doesn't take a break just because life is dark. Integrity doesn't pause during grief. Who you are when things are falling apart—that's who you really are."

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A weekly podcast where we explore God's Word together, one chapter at a time. Every Monday, join me as I share what stood out to me in Scripture and challenge you to discover what stands out to you. It's about going deeper with God in authentic community—heel, toe, heel, toe, one step at a time.

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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.