Deepen with Pastor Joby Martin

What if the storm you’re facing is the very place God is growing your faith? In this episode of the Deepen Podcast, Pastor Joby and the team explore Matthew 14 and Peter’s call to step out of the boat. Through the disciples’ encounter with Jesus on the water, we see how God uses difficult seasons to deepen our dependence on Him and teach us to trust His voice over our fear. The conversation unpack...

What does the Bible really say about money, tithing, and generosity? In this episode of Deepen, Pastors Joby Martin, Ryan Britt, and Jonathan Vinke continue the conversation from week two of Neighbors to Nations, unpacking what it means to honor God with our finances. From finding security and satisfaction in money to experiencing the freedom of biblical generosity, they explore why giving is abou...

The Great Commission is not just a command for the church. It is a calling for every follower of Jesus. In Matthew 28:18–20, Jesus commands His disciples to go and make disciples of all nations. But what does it actually mean to make disciples, and are we living in obedience to that calling? In this episode of the Deepen Podcast, Pastor Joby Martin and Pastor Ryan Britt unpack the Great Commission...

Why does the resurrection of Jesus matter, and what does the empty tomb mean for our faith today? In this episode of Deepen, Pastor Joby Martin, Pastor Jonathan Vinke, and Pastor Matt explore Matthew 28 and the historical, spiritual, and eternal significance of Jesus' resurrection. From the evidence surrounding the empty tomb to the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy, we unpack why the resurrec...

What does it look like to stay faithful to Jesus when the world pushes back?  In this special episode of Deepen, Pastor Joby Martin sits down with his friend Pastor Josh Howerton of Lakepointe Church for an honest conversation about faith, leadership and what God is doing in the Church today. Following Jesus isn't about building a platform, gaining approval or avoiding opposition. It's about stayi...

What does it really mean to surrender your life to Jesus, and is following Him worth the cost? As we continue through Matthew 27, Pastor Joby Martin, Pastor Ryan Britt and Pastor Jonathan Vinke unpack the trial and crucifixion of Jesus, examining the choices of Pilate, Peter and Judas. Each faced a defining moment, reminding us that knowing about Jesus is not the same as surrendering to Him. Throu...

Jesus wasn’t captured. He surrendered. In this episode of the Deepen Podcast, Pastor Joby, Pastor Vinke and Pastor One unpack the arrest of Jesus and what it reveals about His strength, sovereignty and submission to the Father. They talk through the pain of betrayal, what it means to truly surrender to Jesus and how our lives can sometimes tell a different story than our words. Through it all, we...

What does the Last Supper reveal about the cross, and what can we learn from Jesus and His disciples in the hours leading up to His arrest? In this episode of the Deepen Podcast, Pastor Joby Martin and Vinke unpack Matthew 26, connecting the Passover to the Lord’s Supper, the disciples’ failures to the faithfulness of Jesus and the Garden of Gethsemane to our need for prayer and dependence on God....

In Matthew 26, we see two very different responses to Jesus.  Mary pours out what is most valuable to her in extravagant worship, while Judas chooses to betray Him. Her response reminds us that following Jesus means surrendering our agenda, our resources and ultimately our lives to Him. In this episode of Deepen, we unpack what this passage teaches us about worship, generosity and lordship, and wh...

Together with Pastor Jonathan Vinke and Kyle Thompson from Undaunted. Life, Pastor Joby and our guest pastors take a deep dive into what God is doing during Saturated. Our prayer is these conversations help to discover and deepen a relationship with Jesus Christ. Supplemental Resources: • Jason Shepperd's Books- https://www.amazon.com/Church-House-Churches-Articulated-Ecclesiology/dp/B0B1K5WBLX •...

Together with Pastor Jonathan Vinke and Kyle Thompson from Undaunted. Life, Pastor Joby and our guest pastors take a deep dive into what God is doing during Saturated. Our prayer is these conversations help to discover and deepen a relationship with Jesus Christ. Supplemental Resources: • Jonathan Pokluda's Books • Saturated Night 3: Pastor Jonathan Pokluda (Full Service) • Do You Renounce the Sin...

Together with Pastor Jonathan Vinke and Kyle Thompson from Undaunted. Life, Pastor Joby and our guest pastors take a deep dive into what God is doing during Saturated. Our prayer is these conversations help to discover and deepen a relationship with Jesus Christ. Supplemental Resources: • The Lie You Don't Know You Believe: How to Find It, Fight It, and Live Free • Get Out of Your Head: Stopping t...

Together with Pastor Jonathan Vinke and Kyle Thompson from Undaunted. Life, Pastor Joby and our guest pastors take a deep dive into what God is doing during Saturated. Our prayer is these conversations help to discover and deepen a relationship with Jesus Christ. Supplemental Resources: • Wait / Hear: Recapturing the Lost Art of Hearing God’s Voice  • Wait and Hear God 7 Week Challenge The Church...

What does the Bible actually teach about the end times, and how should followers of Jesus respond? In this episode of the Deepen Podcast, Pastor Joby and the team unpack different Christian views of the end times, including the millennium, tribulation, rapture and the return of Christ. While faithful Christians may disagree on exactly how these events unfold, we can stand firm on what Scripture ma...

What happens when following the rules becomes more important than knowing the heart of God? This week on Deepen, we’re talking hypocrisy, legalism, grace and what it looks like to follow Jesus from the inside out. In Matthew 23, Jesus confronts the Pharisees for looking righteous on the outside while missing what matters most.  The challenge for us is not just to see where they got it wrong, but t...

  What changes when God stops being a character in your story and you start seeing yourself as part of His? This week on Deepen, we’re talking lordship, identity, surrender and what it really looks like to let God have the final say. Because everything belongs to Him, following Jesus isn’t about fitting Him into the life we’ve already planned. It’s about surrendering every part of our lives to Him...

What will you do with the invitation of Jesus?  In Matthew 21:23–22:14, Jesus confronts the religious leaders through a series of parables that reveal the difference between religious performance and true repentance. Pastor Joby Martin and Pastor One unpack the seriousness of rejecting Jesus, the patience of God, and the scandal of grace that invites sinners into His Kingdom.  The invitation has b...

Are you following Jesus or just looking the part?  In this episode of the Deepen Podcast, Pastor Joby Martin unpacks the triumphal entry, Jesus cleansing the temple, and the cursing of the fig tree to show the difference between outward religion and a life that actually produces fruit.  Following Jesus is more than going to church, reading your Bible, or knowing the right things. It is surrenderin...

In Matthew 20, Jesus challenges the world’s definition of success. While the sons of Zebedee seek position and prominence, two blind men come to Jesus with nothing to offer but their need for mercy. Through these encounters, we see the difference between seeking what Jesus can give us and fully depending on what only He can do for us. In this episode of Deepen, Pastors Joby Martin and Ryan Britt u...

Comparison has a way of convincing us that God owes us more. But in Matthew 20, Jesus tells the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard to reveal a completely different way of thinking. God's Kingdom doesn't operate on merit. It operates on grace. In this episode of Deepen, Pastor Joby Martin and Pastor Ona unpack why comparison steals our joy, how entitlement blinds us to God's goodness and why th...

What if the one thing you're holding onto is the very thing keeping you from fully following Jesus? In this Deepen Podcast episode, Pastor Joby Martin and Pastor One unpack Matthew 19, exploring childlike faith, the rich young ruler and why salvation can never be earned. Discover why Jesus isn't asking for better performance but complete surrender, and how true freedom is found when Christ becomes...

Marriage was never just about two people.  In this episode of Deepen, Pastor Joby Martin and Pastor Matt Carter unpack Matthew 19, revealing how God's design for marriage points to the covenant love of Christ for His church.  Discover why understanding God's purpose for marriage transforms the way we approach divorce, reconciliation, grace and the gospel. 📌 Supplemental Resources From This Week:...

Why is forgiveness so hard?  In Matthew 18, Jesus teaches that forgiveness isn't about pretending the hurt never happened or ignoring the pain. It's about remembering the debt Christ canceled on our behalf and extending that same grace to others.  In this episode, Pastor Joby Martin and Pastor Adam unpack what biblical forgiveness really looks like, how to walk through conflict God's way and why t...

What does it practically look like to live out forgiveness like Christ as we disciple our children and grandchildren? At The Church of Eleven22®, our mission is to help people discover and deepen a relationship with Jesus. For our kids, that often begins with stories that communicate God’s truth in ways they can understand and apply. In this roundtable conversation, Pastor Joby Martin, Lori Newell...

Do you trust Jesus enough to follow Him when you don't understand what He's doing? This episode of Deepen explores the difference between self-reliance and true dependence on God. As Pastor Joby Martin and Pastor Matt Carter walk through Matthew 17–18, they unpack what childlike faith looks like, why self-righteousness is so dangerous and how trusting Jesus changes the way we live every day. Suppl...