Social Dallas Podcast Still | Robert Madu | Social Dallas
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Mar 1, 2026 A call to choose stillness amid constant noise. Reflections on why silence and solitude matter for spiritual formation. Biblical examples show how withdrawal brings strength and healing. Practical tips for starting with simple morning practices. A challenge to reclaim quiet as a courageous, transformative discipline.
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Culture Engineered Out Silence
- Robert Madu argues modern culture has eliminated silence so people can’t sit with themselves and hear God.
- He cites Blaise Pascal and church experiences where silence caused discomfort, showing silence’s rarity and power.
Stop Striving And Let God Work
- Do stop striving and let go: the Hebrew rafa means release control so God can act.
- Madu links rafa to God’s healing (Rapha) and says healing often requires us to remove our hands.
Stillness Works In The Midst Of Chaos
- Knowing God is connected to stillness: Psalm 46’s context shows be still amid chaos, not comfort.
- Madu emphasizes stillness isn’t waiting for calm; it’s pausing while storms rage so God can be known.