Episode Description:

We all start something with a reason. A passion. A purpose. But life gets busy, things shift, and somewhere along the way we stop asking why. In Genesis 30, Rachel and Leah are deep in a rivalry that started over love — and has quietly turned into something they probably don't even recognize anymore. Chad digs into one of the strangest and most overlooked moments in the story to ask a question we all need to sit with: have you lost your why?

In This Episode:

• Why kids ask "why" — and why we stop
• The slow drift that happens when we forget what we are really fighting for
• The mandrake exchange — one of the most transactional and heartbreaking moments in Genesis
• How Rachel, Leah, and even Jacob all lost their why without realizing it
• The greatest why in history — and why His never changed even when yours did
• A challenge to go find your why again — or discover a brand new one

Key Quote:

"It is never a big obvious sign sitting in front of you saying 'ask yourself why.' It just slowly shifts day by day until one day you look up and you are trading mandrakes for something you used to hold sacred."

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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.

Episode Description:

Ever felt invisible? Like you're just taking up space while everyone else gets noticed? In Genesis 29 there's a woman named Leah who knows that feeling better than most — and what God does about it will change how you see yourself.

In This Episode:

• The "orange dress moment" — what love at first sight has to do with your relationship with God
• Jacob and Rachel's story and how Leah gets lost in the middle of it
• Why God stepping in for Leah reveals one of His most important traits
• The meaning behind each of Leah's four sons' names and the quiet shift that happens by the fourth
• A personal challenge to stop chasing the world's attention and start praising the God who already sees you

Key Quote:

"God had His own orange dress moment when He first saw you. And unlike me, He didn't fumble."

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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.

Episode Description: Isaac didn't just give Jacob travel advice—he spoke God's covenant promises over him before he left. That same night, God confirmed those exact words in a dream. What if the blessings we speak over people prepare them to hear God when He speaks? Chad wrestles with realizing he's lost the art of speaking life, not just promising to pray.

In This Episode:

• Why Isaac's blessing over Jacob caught Chad's attention in a way the dramatic dream didn't
• The difference between saying "I'll pray for you" and actually speaking God's words over someone in the moment
• How a guest speaker's words over teenage Chad still anchor him today—even though he can't remember why he went forward for prayer
• The pattern in Genesis 28: Isaac spoke blessing, God confirmed it, Jacob responded
• What Chad is doing to memorize Scripture so he can speak life when the moment comes
• A challenge to learn God's promises well enough to speak them over the people you encounter
• A blessing spoken over listeners from Genesis 28

Key Quote:

"What if the blessings we speak over people prepare them to hear God when He speaks? What if our words—when they're rooted in Scripture, in God's promises—create an echo chamber for God's voice?"

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About Leaving the Kid's Table:

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.

Episode Description:

Isaac got two chapters. Abraham got thirteen. Same covenant, same God, but vastly different stories. What do you do when you realize your life might never be the highlight-reel story you expected? In Genesis 27, Chad wrestles with wanting the Abraham story while living the Isaac life—and discovers that faithfulness doesn't require big moments to matter.

In This Episode:

• Why Isaac's two-chapter life initially frustrated Chad—and what it revealed about his own expectations
• The tension between wanting to make a big difference for God and living a quiet, faithful life
• What "filler episodes" in TV shows teach us about the everyday moments we often overlook
• Chad's journey from expecting church ministry to twenty years in corporate work—and why the podcast isn't Plan B
• Why there's no such thing as a filler life in God's kingdom
• The question that changes everything: Will it be enough to know you did exactly what God asked you to do?

Key Quote:

"There is no such thing as a filler life in God's kingdom. There's hidden obedience. There's quiet faithfulness. There's everyday consistency. But none of it is wasted."

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About Leaving the Kid's Table:

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.

Episode Description:

What if the fear you're hiding behind is the only thing keeping you from the life God has for you? Isaac's journey in Genesis 26 is about more than just a lie—it's about freedom, growth, and finding the room God has uniquely for you. From hiding behind fear to building on his father's wells to finally finding Rehoboth, Isaac's story shows us what it means to keep building, keep growing, and keep working until we step into the space God has called us to. And even then? We don't stop. This is about finding your Rehoboth and keeping going.

In This Episode:

1. The fear of not being good enough and how it keeps us from being fully ourselves
2. Why lying out of fear prevents you from living authentically (even when you're still "busy")
3. The power of confrontation: Isaac's choice between another lie or the truth
4. How freedom from hiding opens the door for God to work
5. Building on what came before: why reopening your father's wells isn't wrong
6. Esek (dispute) and Sitnah (opposition): what conflict at the old wells reveals
7. Rehoboth (room): finding the unique space God has for your calling
8. Why Rehoboth is a milestone, not a destination
9. The ongoing call to keep building, keep growing, keep working, keep being you

Key Quote:

"Keep building. Keep growing. Keep working. Until you find your Rehoboth. And when you do? Remember—Rehoboth is where God is calling you to, but it's not your ending destination. Keep building. Keep growing. Keep working. Keep being 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.

Episode Description:

Seven years. Three jobs. Everything I had. I poured it all into building something I thought I'd do for the rest of my life. And then I was asked to step down. Someone else stepped in and got to watch the church thrive. For 10 years I asked "What if..." until I finally understood what God was doing. In Genesis 25, Abraham takes another wife after Sarah dies—and Sarah's story became a mirror for mine. This is about what happens when you give everything and someone else enjoys the fruit. And what God might be teaching you in the waiting.

In This Episode:

1. Abraham remarries after Sarah's death and has more sons
2. Sarah's story: she did the work but didn't see the fullness of God's promises
3. My story: 7 years as a Media Director, the sacrifices, and being asked to step down
4. "That church took another Chad" - watching someone else thrive in your role
5. The 10 years of "What if..." and what God was doing in the wrestling
6. Why God might remove you from what you built your identity on
7. Chasing God vs. being fed by others at the kid's table
8. What are you building your faith on?

Key Quote:

"It took 10 years of wrestling with 'What if...' to realize God wanted me to stop depending on others to feed my faith and start chasing Him myself."

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About Leaving the Kid's Table:

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.

Episode Description:

You pray. You make your lists. You look at every option. And you still feel like you're guessing. What if I told you God might be answering prayers you haven't even prayed yet? In Genesis 24, Abraham's servant asks God for a sign—and before he finishes praying, the answer shows up. But here's the deeper truth: God had been preparing that answer for years. This episode will change how you think about asking God for direction.

In This Episode:

1. The frustration of waiting for God's voice when facing big decisions
2. Abraham's servant, a prayer for a sign, and a specific request
3. "Before he had finished praying" - what this reveals about God's timing
4. How God prepared Rebekah's character years before the prayer was prayed
5. Are you praying for future decisions or just reacting when they arrive?
6. The question you need to answer: Are you praying?

Key Quote:

"God knew what the servant would pray before he even prayed it. He set the answer in motion before the prayer began—actually, years before the prayer began. He knows your prayers too. He's already moving. The question is: are you praying?"

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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.

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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About Leaving the Kid's Table:

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.

Episode Description:

What do you do when God asks you to sacrifice the very thing you've waited your whole life for? Abraham faced this impossible test on a mountain in Moriah, and his response reveals something powerful about faith, trust, and what it means to truly worship. This isn't just Abraham's story—it's a question for all of us: What mountain is God calling you to climb?

In This Episode:

Episode 22 Show Notes:

Episode Title: The Mountain God Will Show You

Episode Description: What do you do when God asks you to sacrifice the very thing you've waited your whole life for? Abraham faced this impossible test on a mountain in Moriah, and his response reveals something powerful about faith, trust, and what it means to truly worship. This isn't just Abraham's story—it's a question for all of us: What mountain is God calling you to climb?

In This Episode:

1. Abraham's unimaginable test and what "Here I am" really means
2. The three-day journey up the mountain and what Abraham was carrying
3. Isaac's heartbreaking question: "Where is the lamb?"
4. Why Abraham called sacrifice "worship" and what that means for us today
5. The ram in the thicket and how it points to Jesus, the ultimate substitute
6. What's your mountain? The thing God keeps whispering about

Key Quote:

"Worship isn't just singing songs on Sunday. Worship is giving God what's most valuable to you. Worship is trusting Him with what you can't control."

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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.

Episode Description:

Twenty-five years of waiting. Then laughter. Isaac is finally born and his name literally means "he laughs." But before the celebration can settle, God asks Abraham to do something unthinkable—send away his other son, Ishmael, the boy he raised for nearly two decades. Genesis 21 isn't just about God keeping promises on His timeline. It's about what happens when keeping God's promise costs you something you helped create in your impatience. And it ends with a question that will challenge how you're living: Can someone who actually walks with God look at your life and tell that He's with you?

In This Episode:

1. Why Isaac's birth brings laughter after 25 years of waiting
2. The son born from impatience versus the son born from promise
3. What it really looked like when Abraham sent Ishmael away (he wasn't a toddler)
4. A father's impossible choice and what we'd actually do in that moment
5. Why God still showed up for the son born from a fleshly decision
6. The difference between someone noticing your faith and someone recognizing God's presence
7. Why Abimelek's observation hits different than a stranger's compliment

Key Quote:

"It's easy to perform faith in front of people who don't know any better. It's a lot harder to fool someone who actually walks with God themselves."

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About Leaving the Kid's Table:

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.

Episode Description:

What does "fear of God" really mean? In Genesis 20, Abraham makes a familiar mistake out of fear, while a king named Abimelek shows us what true fear of God looks like. Discover the difference between being paralyzed by fear and being motivated by reverence—and learn how God's justice and mercy work together even when we mess up.

In This Episode:

1. Why Abraham told the same half-truth twice (and what that reveals about us)
2. The archaic definition of "fear" that changes everything
3. How a pagan king's immediate obedience teaches us about respecting God
4. The difference between terror and reverence
5. Why God's justice doesn't punish what we don't know—but demands action when truth is revealed
6. A challenge: Does your fear of God paralyze you or motivate you?

Key Quote:

"Real fear of God isn't about being scared of Him. It's about respecting Him enough to obey immediately, trust Him completely, and let Him turn even our messes into His message."

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About Leaving the Kid's Table:

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.

Episode Description:

Lot's offer in Genesis 19 is one of the most disturbing moments in Scripture—offering his daughters to protect two strangers. But what if we're missing the point? What if this isn't just about a father's terrible decision, but about recognizing God's purpose when it crosses your path and being willing to protect it at any cost? This episode asks the uncomfortable question: What would you sacrifice to keep God's will under your protection? Your career? Your reputation? Your comfort? And here's the twist—if Lot hadn't been bold enough to intercept those angels and beg them into his home, would his family have been saved at all?

In This Episode:

1. The verse that's hard to swallow and why it matters more than you think
2. Why Lot offered his daughters before anything else (and what that reveals)
3. Three realizations that completely reframe this disturbing story
4. The difference between encountering God's purpose and protecting it
5. What divine appointments you might be missing because you're too comfortable
6. Why Lot's boldness to intercept the angels saved his entire family
7. The gut-check question: What precious thing would you sacrifice for God's will?

Key Quote:

"God's purposes are constantly moving through our cities, our workplaces, our neighborhoods. The question isn't whether we'll encounter them. The question is: Will we be bold enough to recognize them and say, 'Come under my roof. I'll protect you. I'll make space for you in my life, no matter what it costs me'?"

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About Leaving the Kid's Table:

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.

Episode Description:

Sitting on a mountainside waiting for elk, bargaining with God about the "how" and "when"—only to open Genesis 18 and find Abraham doing the exact same thing. But Abraham wasn't negotiating for himself; he was bartering for the lives of strangers in cities about to be destroyed. This episode explores what it means to have a relationship with God so deep that you can actually negotiate with Him, and why sometimes His provision looks nothing like what you prayed for. Spoiler: the elk hunt didn't go as planned, but what happened instead was exactly what was needed.

In This Episode:

1. What Abraham did when God showed up at his tent (and what we should do)
2. The difference between honoring God and immediately asking Him questions
3. Why Sarah laughed and then lied about it to God's face
4. How Abraham had the confidence to barter with God for strangers' lives
5. Whether you're a Sarah (doubting while making backup plans) or an Abraham (standing firm on the relationship)
6. A real elk hunt where every plan failed but God provided anyway
7. What it means when God's provision is the journey, not just the outcome

Key Quote:

"Abraham's heart was to save the people. God knows our heart, He looks at it! He wants to see if we can be trusted with the little things He tells us, about the big things He has planned."

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About Leaving the Kid's Table:

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.

Episode Description:

At 99 years old, Abraham receives a new name, a renewed promise, and an ask from God that nobody would sign up for voluntarily. No numbing cream. No modern medicine. Just immediate obedience. Genesis 17 challenges everything about delayed obedience and convenient commitment. When God says "walk before me and be blameless," He's not asking for perfection—He's asking for a heart that says yes even when the ask is hard. This episode will make you reconsider what you've been putting off and why reassurance might just be another word for excuse.

In This Episode:

1. Why God changed Abram and Sarai's names (and what that means for you)
2. The power of speaking meaning over people through their names
3. God's covenant promise versus God's uncomfortable ask
4. What "walk before me and be blameless" actually means
5. Why Abraham laughed but still obeyed immediately
6. The difference between seeking reassurance and making excuses
7. What took the host a full year to obey (and why you shouldn't wait that long)

Key Quote:

"See 'walking before God and being perfect' is just like Leaving the Kid's Table, it's a daily choice. It's waking up and making the choice to follow God, to build your relationship with God, and do as God has asked you."

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About Leaving the Kid's Table:

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.

Episode Description:

"Perhaps I can build a family through her." Five words that reveal how tempting it is to help God out when His timing doesn't match ours. In Genesis 16, Sarai's plan works—sort of. There's a pregnancy, but also despising, mistreatment, and a runaway slave alone in the desert. Yet in the mess of human impatience, God shows up in the most unexpected way. This isn't just Abram and Sarai's story anymore. It's also about Hagar, a woman who may not have even known God's name, but God knew hers—and He heard her misery.

In This Episode:

1. The dangerous appeal of "perhaps I can" when waiting gets hard
2. Why Sarai's plan worked but backfired spectacularly
3. What happens when we rush what God has promised us
4. The woman everyone forgot about—and why God didn't
5. How God meets us in the desert even when we don't know His name
6. What the name "Ishmael" teaches us about a God who hears
7. Why our detours don't disqualify us from God's promises

Key Quote:

"God had a promise to keep with Abram and Sarai, they tried to make something work but it seemed to backfire on them. Does that mean we missed God's purpose and plan for us? Does that mean God is giving up on us? No!! Absolutely not!!"

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About Leaving the Kid's Table:

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.

Episode Description:

Fresh off an impossible victory, Abram crashes hard with doubt and desperation. "What can You give me?" he asks the God who just called Himself Abram's great reward. Sound familiar? In Genesis 15, we discover that God's answers don't always match our questions—and that waiting on God requires more than just patience. It requires protection. When God asks Abram to bring Him animals and birds of prey start circling, one simple action changes everything about how we should approach our waiting seasons.

In This Episode:

1. Why Abram went from hero to heartbroken in one conversation
2. The faith that made Abram righteous in God's eyes (and what that means for us)
3. God's bizarre answer to a straightforward question
4. What those circling birds of prey teach us about our waiting seasons
5. The difference between "not yet" and "no" from God
6. Why God might be asking you to bring Him something you already know how to do

Key Quote:

"Birds of prey do not just appear, they take some time to actually find the prey. That means Abram was there for a while. He had to wait on God's timing. He had to protect what God asked of him."

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About Leaving the Kid's Table:

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.

Episode Description:

318 men against an army that just crushed five kingdoms? Impossible odds. But what happens after the victory reveals something even more powerful about living for God's glory. In this episode, we dive into Genesis 14's epic battle scene and discover why Abram refused to take even a sandal strap from the king of Sodom. This isn't just ancient history—it's a challenge to examine where we're letting others take credit for what God is doing in our lives.

In This Episode:

1. How 318 household servants defeated a conquering king's entire army
2. The moment Abram made a choice that defined his legacy
3. Why refusing a "thank you gift" mattered more than we think
4. The difference between pointing to God and truly giving Him all the credit
5. Where you might be giving someone else a foothold to steal God's glory

Key Quote:

"Abram wanted everything that God had promised, accomplishments, and his life to point to God's glory. He wanted no one to take the credit for what God is doing, will do, or has done."

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About Leaving the Kid's Table:

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.

Episode Description:

When everything gets bigger—your family, your responsibilities, your wealth—sometimes you need to go back to the place where it all started. Abram returns to the altar he built, the spot where God first spoke to him, and God says the promise again. Not because Abram forgot. Not because God changed His mind. But because dreams don't happen overnight, and sometimes we need to be reminded that the waiting is part of the journey. Where's your altar? And when's the last time you went back?

In This Episode:

1. Why Abram returned to the exact spot where he first heard God's voice
2. The moment when success forces a family to split in two directions
3. What it means when God repeats a promise He's already made
4. The struggle of wanting the dream now versus walking through the steps to get there
5. Finding your personal altar—the place where you feel closest to God

Key Quote:

"Things aren't just going to happen overnight. You've got to take that first step or two steps to get there. Go to your altar—go to a place where you can call on God's name, seek Him, and ask Him about your calling."

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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.

Episode Description:

A 75-year-old man. No GPS. No address. Just God saying "go to a land I will show you." What happens next involves a famine, a lie, a palace, some plagues, and a mysterious ending where everyone walks away richer than they started. Abram's story isn't a roadmap for making questionable decisions—it's proof that God's plans unfold even when we can't see past the next step. And sometimes, especially when we mess up along the way.

In This Episode:

• Why God chose retirement age to start Abram's greatest adventure
• The uncomfortable moment when faith meets famine and desperation kicks in
• How Abram's lie about Sarai somehow led to blessings (and what that means for us)
• What it means to say "yes" when God's only instruction is "go"

Key Quote:

"God asks us to go, God has plans for us—do we know them? Do we fully understand them? Probably not, but God knows what He is doing and God works in mysterious ways."

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About Leaving the Kid's Table:

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.

Episode Description:

Imagine finally getting the recognition you've been working for—someone you admire says "nothing will be impossible for you"—and in the next breath, they take away the very thing that made you successful. That's exactly what happened at the Tower of Babel. But here's what most people miss: God wasn't against their success. He was against their "why." And that distinction changes everything about how we chase our dreams today.

In This Episode:

• The confusing moment when God compliments humanity then scatters them
• Why God cared more about their motivation than their achievement
• The four words that revealed the fatal flaw: "make a name for ourselves"
• What the Tower of Babel teaches us about ambition, unity, and misplaced focus
• How to check if your goals are building your name or pointing to God's

Key Quote:

"God did not care that they were successful at building or working together. God's why in taking away this ability was found in their heart—they wanted to make a name for themselves."

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About Leaving the Kid's Table:

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.

Episode Description:

What if the most boring chapter in Genesis holds the secret to transforming how you feel about Monday mornings? A unexpected name in a genealogy list—yes, the same Nimrod from Bugs Bunny cartoons—reveals something most of us miss about our daily grind. It's not about finding your dream job or doing what you love. It's about who's watching while you work. And that changes everything.

In This Episode:

• The cartoon insult that accidentally preserved a biblical truth about excellence
• Why working "before the LORD" isn't about being religious at work—it's something deeper
• What happens when you stop seeing your job as just a paycheck
• The question that could turn your least favorite workday into something you never expected
• A morning habit that puts your 9-5 in completely different hands

Key Quote:

"What if you chose to do this job 'before the LORD'? Work to be the living definition of your job so that God receives all the glory in what we do."

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About Leaving the Kid's Table:

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.

Episode Description:

After the flood waters recede and the ark door opens, Noah's family faces a new world with nothing but questions. What now? What's next? In the aftermath of losing everything, God gives them more than just instructions—He leaves them a reminder in the clouds. Discover how the rainbow became God's covenant with humanity and what it means for checking the condition of your heart today.

In This Episode:

• The first rainbow ever seen and what it represented
• How God's covenant challenges us to examine our own hearts
• Fighting for the hearts of the next generation

Key Quote:

"What condition is my heart in right now viewing this rainbow? Is it in a place that God would choose me to build an ark? Am I willing to lose it all for God's purpose?"

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About Leaving the Kid's Table:

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.

Episode Description:

Stuck in the routine of daily life, wondering if God has forgotten you? Noah spent 11 months on an ark—caring for animals, cleaning up messes, and waiting. Discover how his ordinary faithfulness moved God's heart and what it reveals about your everyday choices.

In This Episode:

• Why "But God remembered Noah" changes everything about waiting
• What Noah's first action after 11 months reveals about priorities
• How mundane obedience can actually change God's heart
• The challenge: one small choice today to shift your heart toward God

Key Quote:

"Human hearts are still evil. But the action from Noah could have solidified that our hearts can change. We can choose to love and follow God's way and stay committed to God no matter the water we are in."

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About Leaving the Kid's Table:

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.

Episode Description:

What do you do after you've done everything God asked? In this episode, we continue Noah's story in Genesis 7—the moment when the ark is built, the animals have arrived, and all that's left is to step inside and trust. We explore what it means to feel "shut in" by God and how that applies to our own journeys of faith and calling.

In This Episode:

• The significance of God shutting Noah in the ark
• What it feels like to be the "odd one out" while pursuing your calling
• Why trusting God means letting Him seal the door behind you
• A challenge to stop striving and start trusting

Key Quote:

"Get in the boat, and trust that what I said is truth. God sealed it, God shuts that door, and sealed it, so it can't be opened. So he's fully trusting God, saying, hey, this is what you've called me to do, this is what you've asked me to do, I'm doing it, and we're going full in into it."

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About Leaving the Kid's Table:

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.

Episode Description:

Have you ever done something you deeply regretted? In this episode, we explore Genesis 6 and discover something unexpected—God experienced regret too. But what He did with that regret reveals everything about His character and His love for humanity. This episode will challenge you to ask: Can God trust me? Am I walking faithfully with Him?

In This Episode:

• The surprising truth about God's regret in Genesis 6
• What made Noah different from everyone else
• Why God chose to include this story in Scripture
• A personal challenge about faithfulness and trust

Key Quote:

"God was looking for a reason not to just wipe them out. He was going, 'Hey, how can I save my people, the creation that I have?' He didn't want to. He just regretted it. But he wanted to save it."

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About Leaving the Kid's Table:

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.

Episode Description:

Genealogy chapters in the Bible—we've all been tempted to skip them, right? But Genesis 5 surprised me with two powerful revelations. First, we discover what it truly means to be made in God's image and how that likeness gets passed down through generations. Second, when you do some "Chad math" on the timeline from Adam to Noah, you realize something shocking: Adam was alive when Noah was born. How quickly do we forget God's wonders? In this episode, we explore identity, legacy, and the sobering reality of how fast things can go from amazing to awful when we push God aside.

In This Episode:

• Why genealogy chapters are worth reading
• The difference between being created in God's image versus Adam's image
• How God's likeness is passed down through generations (my daughter's story)
• "Chad math" explained: simplifying the 900+ year lifespans
• The shocking timeline: Adam lived 200+ years after Noah was born
• How quickly humanity corrupted what God intended.
• The importance of looking in the mirror and seeing God's image in you
• Why we must remember and share who God is in our lives

Key Quote:

"Look at yourself in the mirror today. Ask God to show you Him. Take the time to remember or study who God is in your life. But the important part is to share who He is and what He has done in your life."

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About Leaving the Kid's Table:

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.

Episode Description:

What's the best advice you've ever received? In Genesis 4, we witness one of the most powerful pieces of advice ever given—straight from God to Cain. "Sin is crouching at your door. It desires to have you, but you must rule over it." Cain had a choice in that moment: let his anger control him or take control of his emotions. We all know how his story ended, but what about ours? In this episode, we explore the story of Cain and Abel and unpack the reality that we all face moments where sin is crouching at our door. The good news? There's always a way out, and it starts with one good choice.

In This Episode:

• The story of Cain and Abel and why God favored one offering over the other
• God's direct advice to Cain about ruling over sin
• Why being angry isn't a sin, but what we do with that anger matters
• The moment of choice we all face when emotions threaten to control us
• How to escape a lifestyle of bad choices, one good decision at a time
• Building a life on good choices: find one, keep doing it, then add another
• Why ruling over sin is a daily choice, not a one-time decision

Key Quote:

"Sin is crouching at your door. It desires to have you, but you must rule over it." (Genesis 4:7)

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About Leaving the Kid's Table:

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.

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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About Leaving the Kid's Table:

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.

Episode Description:

Have you ever had a "Chad thought"—one of those curious wonderings while reading Scripture? In this episode, we dive into Genesis 2 and explore the creation of Eve as Adam's helper. But here's the question: What if God didn't just create Eve outright? What if He gave Adam choices first—parading the animals before him to see what he would choose? Join me as we explore how God might be doing the same thing in our lives today, presenting us with options, letting us test them out, and ultimately leading us to what we truly need. Sometimes finding the perfect fit requires something from us—and that's okay.

In This Episode:

• What "Chad thoughts" are and why they matter when reading Scripture
• A deeper look at Genesis 2 and the creation of Adam's helper
• Why God presented all the animals to Adam before creating Eve
• The possibility that God gives us choices and lets us test them out
• How sometimes getting what we need requires giving something up
• Why even in a perfect garden, Adam still needed help
• The daily choice to leave the kid's table and go deeper with God

Key Quote:

"Sometimes finding that perfect fit or the thing that we may need takes something from us. And so in return, God always gives you that perfect gift back."

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About Leaving the Kid's Table:

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.

Episode Description:

Ever wonder if you're on the right path? At 40 years old, I'm still asking that question. In this episode, we explore Genesis 1:1-2:3 and discover an unexpected framework for pursuing our dreams and finding God's will. From the seven days of creation, we'll uncover four practical steps to building a life that moves from good to "very good." Whether you're chasing a big dream or simply trying to figure out your next step, this episode offers a fresh perspective on trusting God's guidance while actively creating the life He's called you to live.

In This Episode:

• Why we all struggle with knowing if we're following God's will
• The tension between our dreams and reality
• How Genesis 1-2:3 provides a practical framework for life
• Four actionable steps from the creation account: Define your goal, add the details, recognize the "very good," and rest with purpose
• Why rest isn't about stopping—it's about sharpening your tools
• Understanding that life is built one day at a time, not all at once

Key Quote:

"Life isn't about waiting for God to hand us a map. It's about trusting Him to guide us as we create something good. When we build on these good foundations, we create a life that is very good."

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About Leaving the Kid's Table:

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.

First Episode Release Date: November 3, 2005

Episode Description:

What does it mean to leave the kid's table? In this intro episode, I share why I started this podcast and invite you to join me on a journey to go deeper with God—one step at a time, one chapter at a time. If you've been fed by others your whole life and are ready to take that next step in your faith, pull up a chair. There's a spot right here for you.

In This Episode:

• What "leaving the kid's table" really means
• Why going deeper with God doesn't have to be complicated
• The one simple question that changes everything: "What stood out to me?"
• An invitation to walk this journey together

Key Quote:

"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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About Leaving the Kid's Table:

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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