A Very Present Help| Psalm 46

About this episode

Pastor Chad McDonald discusses Psalm 46, emphasizing God's presence and support in times of trouble through the story of Derek Redmond.

April 19th, 2026 Pastor Chad McDonald Derek Redmond was a runner on the British sprint team. He was running the 4x400m relay with his teammates. At the onset of the race, his team was doing well. Then came the handoff to Derek. He was the anchor leg. His job was to bring it home for his team. But as he turned the corner, he pulled his Achilles tendon and fell flat on his face. He laid there on the ground in desperate pain. He couldn’t walk, so he began to crawl. The audience was silent as all eyes were fixed on him as he tried to scratch his way towards the finish line. During the unfolding drama, a man ran from the stands and picked up Derek Redmond. One of the judges tried to stop him, but the man waved him off and said, “Leave me alone, this is my boy.” Derek’s father left the stands and came down to where Derek had fallen. He picked him up, put his arm over his shoulder, and with his arms around his son’s waist, helped Derek across the finish line. The crowd erupted in applause. Derek and his dad received more applause than all the other runners who needed no help. This week, as we turn our attention to Psalm 46, the psalmist reminds us of someone in the stands who is willing…

People in this episode

Hosts: Chad, Chad McDonald

Topics covered

• faith
• perseverance
• support
• spirituality
• scripture

Keywords

• Psalm 46
• Derek Redmond
• Achilles tendon
• relay race
• father's support
• present help
• worship

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