Running Back to God – A Conversation with Chad (Audio)

What happens when God removes your last excuse—and meets you with peace instead of punishment? In this conversation from the Men’s Retreat, Joe sits down with Chad, who describes coming up the mountain after years of busyness, resistance, and quiet running. Chad shares how a first night message on passivity exposed patterns he had lived in, and how God met him in a moment of fear and weakness with calm, clarity, and rest. We talk about rebellion and the story of Jonah, the way God pursues us when we try to go the other direction, and how surrender becomes visible over time—in worship, in community, and in the courage to speak up. Chad also reflects on the steady, faithful influence of a father-in-law, the restoration of family relationships, and the joy of now serving other men. Jesus doesn’t stop chasing hearts. If you’ve been running, numb, or stuck in old patterns, you’re not too far—there’s an invitation to come back, surrender, and let God use your story.