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Episode 46

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17th Aug 2026

The Pause Before the Border

Episode Title: The Pause Before the Border

Episode Description:

Jacob hasn't seen his son in twenty-two years. Pharaoh has sent carts. Every reason in the world says go, don't wait. But before Jacob crosses out of the Promised Land, he stops. In Genesis 46, we look at why he paused at Beersheba before the best news of his life — and ask whether we do the same, or if we only seek God when things fall apart.

In This Episode:

  • Why Jacob stopped at Beersheba instead of rushing straight to Joseph
  • What it means to seek God on ground that's already proven Him faithful
  • The question underneath the question: do you have your own "Beersheba"?
  • A personal story about the pull to skip the pause entirely

Key Quote:

"Jacob shows us that seeking God isn't just a safety net for when life goes wrong. It's supposed to be our posture before we step into anything new."

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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.