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History doesn’t just remember courage—it remembers hesitation. 

In today’s Texan Edge, Tweed Scott takes you to March 1836 and the open prairie near Goliad, where Colonel James Fannin and his men faced a decision that would shape Texas history. It wasn’t just the battle that mattered—it was the delay, the hesitation, the moment between knowing what to do and actually doing it. 

That space in between can cost more than we realize. 

This episode connects the tragic events leading to the Goliad Massacre with a challenge we all face today: the danger of staying too long when we know it’s time to move. 

Because sometimes the hardest place to be… is stuck in the middle.  

📝 Show Notes 

Episode Title: Don’t Get Caught in the Middle: The Lesson of Goliad 

What You’ll Hear: 

• A powerful retelling of events at Presidio La Bahía and the Battle of Coleto (March 1836)
• Colonel James Fannin’s difficult decision and delayed retreat
• How hesitation placed Texian forces in a vulnerable position
• The fight on the open prairie—courage under impossible conditions
• The tragic aftermath: the Goliad Massacre
• How “Remember Goliad” became a rallying cry alongside the Alamo

Key Insight:
The most dangerous place isn’t always the wrong decision—it’s the delay between decisions.

Historical Takeaway:
 

• Timing matters just as much as courage
• Being stuck between action and inaction can create the worst possible outcome
• Even strong people can hesitate—and history shows the cost

Today’s Challenge:
Ask yourself:
 

• Where am I hesitating right now?
• What decision have I been delaying?

Then:
 

1. Pray or reflect on it
2. Think it through clearly
3. Make a definite move—forward or back, but not stuck

Listener Reflection Prompt (for Substack / Engagement):
 

Where in your life are you “on the prairie”—not fully committed, not fully safe—and what clear decision do you need to make today?

Connection to the Bigger Story:
The tragedy at Goliad helped ignite the determination that led to victory at San Jacinto. Even in loss, there was a lesson—and a legacy.

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