Moving Forward One Step at a Time

Episode 10 - Pausing and Pondering - Rob Chagdes

Episode 10 - Pausing and Pondering - Rob Chagdes

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Rob Chagdes (Instagram: robchagdes) is a pastor, writer and host of The Farther Along Podcast. He has been married to Leslie since 1996. They live in Iowa with their three incredible daughters and energetic dog Jedi.

Show Notes

What Rob discusses:

  • The value of intentionally slowing down to ponder what God is doing

  • Habbakuk 1:5, Matthew 6:33, Psalm 46:10

  • A preview of season two, which drops on June 1

  • Having a vision makes the process seem worthwhile and focusing on the goal helps us persevere

  • Sometimes we need to focus on the process because the vision seems so far away

  • The value and challenges of self-care, which has been a theme in season one of the podcast

  • The importance of giving away your creativity, and encouragement to take a risk

  • How self-awareness can help us understand our hesitancy to pause

  • Pausing to consider the influence you have on others

  • Pausing to consider if you need to take a risk and chase a dream, calling, or passion