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21st Sep 2026

When the Story Doesn't Explain Itself

Episode Title: When the Story Doesn't Explain Itself

Episode Description:

Genesis is over, but the covenant isn't. In Exodus 1, a new generation of Israelites faces an old promise in a new form affliction, growth in spite of it, and two midwives who feared God more than they feared a king. This episode sits inside the tension of not knowing why hard seasons happen, and asks whether that not knowing is where we're being shaped for what's next.

In This Episode:

  • The covenant didn't end when Joseph's generation died God kept building the nation
  • The more Egypt afflicted Israel, the more they multiplied (v.12)
  • Two midwives refused a direct order to kill Hebrew baby boys
  • Their reward was tied to their fear of God, not to anything else in the story
  • Chapter 1 gives no reason for the hardship, only that it doesn't have the final word

Key Quote:

"What if the hard, confusing seasons we're in are reshaping us for something we can't yet see either?"

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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.