Time is Speeding Up & I'm Feeling Left Behind - My Son Turned 18

In this heartfelt and raw solo episode, Chad reflects on a deeply personal milestone: his son Camden turning 18. What starts as a celebration quickly turns into a vulnerable exploration of identity, purpose, and the emotional whirlwind that comes with watching your children grow into adulthood.

Chad shares what it feels like when your child no longer needs you in the same way—and how those moments often leave you wondering who you are now. This episode tackles the fast pace of time, the ache of transition, and the lie that we become less valuable as life changes. Through personal stories, biblical wisdom, and emotional insight, Chad invites listeners to rediscover purpose in the "in-between seasons" of life.

Whether you’re a parent watching your children leave the nest, someone who feels time slipping through your fingers, or just wrestling with feeling unseen or unused—this episode will speak directly to your heart.

Key Topics Covered:

• A brief look at this week’s most emotional headline and how it ties into life’s fragility
• Camden turns 18: the bittersweet pride and heartache of watching your child grow up
• Wrestling with feelings of being "less useful" when your role as a parent shifts
• The internal identity crisis many parents face in midlife
• What Scripture says about seasons, aging, and evolving purpose (Ecclesiastes 3:1)
• The example of Charles Spurgeon and his powerful quote about life’s painful waves
• How to grieve AND celebrate at the same time
• A new way to view your next season—not as the end, but as a divine shift
• 4 life-changing takeaways when you feel left behind
• Reflective questions to help listeners process their own journey
• A personal message from Chad to Camden—and to every parent learning to let go

Scripture Highlight:

Ecclesiastes 3:1 – “To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven.”

This episode centers around the reality that we are not losing purpose—we are entering a new phase of it.

Notable Quotes from Chad:

• “Your purpose hasn’t ended—it’s evolving.”
• “The speed of life doesn’t lessen your value. It invites you into a new role.”
• “Maybe now you’re not their superhero—but you’re the man they model their character after.”
• “God never stops using people who are willing—no matter how old you feel or how much has changed.”

Reflective Questions:

Consider journaling or praying through these after the episode:

• Who are you now that your role has changed?
• What are you mourning that God might be asking you to surrender?
• Are you resisting the season God is trying to move you into?
• What purpose could be waiting for you beyond what you expected?
• Who around you needs encouragement to embrace their new season?

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