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3rd Nov 2025

The Choice That Changed Everything

Episode Title: The Choice That Changed Everything

Episode Description:

Living in the Garden of Eden should have been easy and perfect, right? So what went wrong? In this episode, we dive into Genesis 3 and explore the fall of man and woman. We all face choices every day—some good, some bad. And here's the crazy part: we often know which choice is right and still choose the wrong one anyway. Why do we do that? Join me as we unpack how a bad choice can look pleasing and have good qualities but still be wrong, and discover the beautiful truth that God's grace and love are there for us even when we mess up. Spoiler alert: He doesn't just leave us to deal with our consequences alone.

In This Episode:

  • Why even successful people like Steve Jobs simplified their daily choices
  • The reality that we often know right from wrong but still choose wrong
  • A deep dive into Genesis 3 and the forbidden fruit
  • How bad choices can look pleasing, feel good, and seem beneficial
  • Why God gave us free will and the ability to choose
  • The beautiful truth about God's grace when we make wrong choices
  • How God provided better coverings than itchy fig leaves—a picture of His care even in consequences

Key Quote:

"A bad choice can look pleasing and have good qualities, but still be bad... God's grace and love is there for us, even when we do make those wrong choices."

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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.