Let A Dead Thing Be Dead - Into Transitions
Manage episode 517889139 series 3644926
Change showed up with its own timeline and dared me to loosen my grip. I thought Atlanta was the plan—family nearby, a ministry role I fought to earn, momentum building, and a life that finally felt settled. Then a work policy shift pulled us back to the Northeast, and I had to face the hardest truth of transition: if I refuse the shift, I choose to stall my destiny. What followed is a story about grief, obedience, and a surprising wave of new opportunities that proved fear can blind you to blessings standing right in front of you.
I go deep on the heart-work behind moving from abundance rather than scarcity, and how “let a dead thing be dead” became a necessary mantra. We talk about supporting a spouse without manipulation, setting down the need to understand before trusting, and why consistency travels—do the last thing God told you to do until He clearly changes the assignment. Along the way, I share the scriptures that steadied my steps: Isaiah 43:19 for rivers in deserts, Jeremiah 29:11 for plans and peace, Romans 8:28 for the slow weave of good, Proverbs 3:5–6 to stop leaning on my logic, and Deuteronomy 31 for courage in the unknown. The theme is simple and stubborn: no transition, no destiny.
If you’re navigating a move, a job change, a breakup, or a new calling, this conversation will help you release what ended, bless who can’t go with you, and walk forward with clear eyes. We unpack practical rhythms for staying grounded—doubling down on the Word, widening context beyond a verse of the day, and measuring fruit instead of familiarity. Favor isn’t tied to a zip code; it’s tied to obedience. Lean in with me, and let’s watch God make straight paths out of roads that looked impossible yesterday.
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Chapters
1. Embracing Transition And Surrender (00:00:00)
2. Show Open And Solo Episode Setup (00:01:58)
3. What I’m Stepping In: Tom Sachs (00:02:07)
4. Life Upended And A New Season (00:03:15)
5. The Move From Atlanta To Northeast (00:04:18)
6. Wrestling With God’s Redirection (00:06:06)
7. Sermon Insights On Transition (00:08:11)
8. Fear, Opportunity, And New Doors (00:10:53)
9. Consistency Across Seasons (00:13:48)
10. Let A Dead Thing Be Dead (00:14:39)
11. Grief, Obedience, And Trust (00:16:00)
12. Anchoring In Scripture: Isaiah 43 (00:18:05)
13. Plans And Peace: Jeremiah 29:11 (00:20:21)
14. Taking Hands Off Control (00:23:28)
15. All Things For Good: Romans 8:28 (00:26:05)
16. Don’t Lean On Understanding (00:29:16)
17. Submit And Watch Paths Straighten (00:33:12)
18. Steward, Don’t Hoard, What God Gives (00:36:12)
19. Courage In Change: Deuteronomy 31 (00:40:28)
20. Legacy, Community, And Next Steps (00:44:00)
21. Platforms, Feedback, And Subscribe (00:46:55)
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