Social Dallas Podcast Still Waters | Robert Madu | Social Dallas
Mar 15, 2026
A sermon on finding stillness by trusting the Shepherd and learning to depend rather than rely on self. Personal stories about dogs illustrate safety and trust in quiet moments. Scriptural reflections on Psalm 23 explore what it means to lack nothing for your calling. Warnings about rushing for quick fixes and an invitation to let the Shepherd lead to true refreshment.
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Bruno Shows Stillness Comes From Trust
- Robert Madu describes training trust with his 140-pound Rottweiler Bruno, who leans on his legs and becomes still after years together.
- The story shows stillness feels safe when it follows long-term history and intentional bonding with the shepherd figure.
Practical Steps To Practice Stillness
- Stop relying on gimmicks; let the shepherd be your guide instead of a 'stillness coach' substitute.
- Give up devices, cut off late-night streaming, prepare the night before, and trust God to lead you into solitude.
Why David Calls God Shepherd Not King
- David chose the shepherd metaphor from lived memory as a shepherd boy-turned-king to describe God's role rather than warrior or king.
- That choice reveals intimacy, protection, guidance, and personal ownership in God’s care, not abstract authority.
