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Episode 48

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31st Aug 2026

The Courage to Be Known

Episode Title: The Courage to Be Known

Episode Description:

Joseph gets word that his father is dying and he doesn't wait. In Genesis 48, Chad wrestles with a chapter that didn't give him an easy takeaway at first, until it cracked open something harder to admit: the thing holding him back from the people in his life isn't a lack of time. It's doubt about whether he even belongs in the room. A raw look at what it actually costs to be fully present with the people already in front of you.

In This Episode:

  • Israel's stunning words to Joseph after believing his son was lost forever: "I had not thought to see your face"
  • Why the real obstacle to being present with people isn't a lack of time, but self-doubt
  • The doubt spiral that shows up in real relationships — a brother, a friend, a brother-in-law — and staying silent instead of showing up
  • A challenge to stop waiting for a hospital room to finally be fully known by the people you already have

Key Quote:

"Don't wait for a hospital room to finally say what you meant. Don't wait until it's the last conversation to finally show up as yourself. Be here. Now. With the people in front of you."

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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.