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Alone at the Jabbok | From Bystander to Builder Ep. 8

Rev. Evan Ryder Season 9 Episode 8

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Why are we so afraid of silence?

In Episode 8 of our “From Bystander to Builder” series, Pastor Evan Ryder explores one of the quietest—and most important—lines in Book of Genesis 32: “Jacob was left alone.”

Before Jacob wrestled with God, he first had to face solitude. In a world filled with noise, distraction, entertainment, and endless activity, many of us avoid being alone long enough to confront what is really happening in our souls.

This episode explores:

  • Why solitude is spiritually transformative
  • The difference between loneliness and solitude
  • How distraction shapes our desires
  • Why God often meets people in quiet places
  • What Jacob’s night at the Jabbok teaches us about surrender

If you’ve ever struggled with restlessness, anxiety, spiritual numbness, or the constant pressure to stay busy, this conversation offers a powerful invitation to slow down and encounter God in the silence.

Because sometimes God waits until we are finally alone before He does His deepest work in us.

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