Deepen with Pastor Joby Martin

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...

From mountaintop moments and spiritual warfare to prayer, healing and mustard seed faith, this conversation reminds us that faith is not about the amount of faith we have but the object of our faith. Jesus never intended for us to stay on the mountain. He fills us up so we can be poured out for His purposes. Whether you are walking through suffering, struggling with doubt or simply crying out, "Lo...

Who is the gospel for? Everyone. In this episode, we walk through Matthew 14:34–16:12 and explore how Jesus meets all kinds of people—outsiders, religious people, the hurting, the curious and those desperately searching for hope. The invitation of Jesus is bigger than our backgrounds and barriers. Supplemental Resources From This Week: • Sober, Surrendered, & Sent - Ryan's Story • A Movement f...

What does it mean to have true compassion? In this episode of Deepen, Pastor Joby Martin, Pastor Ryan Britt, Ali Parsons and Kevin Myers from Compassion International unpack Matthew 14 and the feeding of the 5,000. Together, they explore how Jesus responded to people with compassion and why biblical compassion always leads to action. You'll hear stories of child sponsorship, discipleship, and life...

What happens when you are close to the truth but never surrender to it? Herod had power, influence, and proximity to the truth, yet he never surrendered to it. In this conversation, Pastor Joby Martin, Pastor Jonathan Vinke, and Pastor One Mokgatle unpack how small compromises can lead us away from God, why the fear of man is so dangerous, and how true freedom is found in obedience to Jesus. Wheth...

What is Jesus worth to you? Pastor Joby Martin, Pastor Jonathan Vinke and Pastor One Mokgatle dive deeper into Matthew 13, exploring the parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great price. Together, they discuss what it means to see Jesus as our greatest treasure, why some people miss what's right in front of them and whether we truly believe He is enough. Whether you've been searching f...

Can you tell the difference between wheat and weeds before they grow?   In Matthew 13, Jesus teaches that only God truly sees the heart. While people are quick to judge, God is patient, gracious, and still at work beneath the surface. In this episode of Deepen, the team unpacks the Parable of the Weeds, the reality of eternity, and what it means to trust God with the harvest instead of trying to c...

In Matthew 13, Jesus shares the Parable of the Sower, revealing how the condition of our hearts impacts the way we receive the Word of God. Why do some people hear the truth and walk away unchanged while others are transformed by it? In this conversation through Matthew 13, we unpack emotional faith vs rooted faith, the dangers of distraction and spiritual pride, and what it looks like to prepare...

What happens when following rules becomes more important than following Jesus? In this conversation through Matthew 12, Pastor Joby Martin and the Deepen team unpack the difference between religion and the gospel. Legalism says God will love you if you change. The gospel says God changes you because He loves you. Jesus confronts the Pharisees for valuing rules over people, sacrifice over mercy, an...

John the Baptist boldly declared Jesus as the Messiah, but later, sitting in prison, he wrestled with doubt. What do you do when following Jesus does not go the way you expected? In this conversation through Matthew 11, we see that doubt does not disqualify your faith. It invites you to bring your questions to Jesus. Even in suffering and uncertainty, He is still who He says He is. Jesus does not...

Jesus didn’t just save you from your sin, He sent you into the harvest. In Matthew 9-10, Jesus declares the gospel, demonstrates His power through miracles, and then calls His followers to go. The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Faith isn’t just believing facts about Jesus, it’s trusting Him enough to move. We are called to pray earnestly, live boldly, and step into the work God ha...

What does real faith actually look like? In Matthew 9, we see two desperate people come to Jesus, not with pride or perfection, but with need. A father believing for his daughter. A woman reaching in faith after years of suffering. And Jesus meets both of them right there. This message reminds us that it’s not about how much faith you have, but where you place it. When your need outweighs your ego...

This episode dives into Matthew 9 and the calling of Matthew, highlighting how Jesus meets us right in the middle of our sin and calls us to follow Him. Through personal stories of salvation, repentance, and transformation, we see that faith becomes real when the gospel moves from something we’ve heard to something we personally receive. The conversation emphasizes that we are not the ones searchi...

What does Easter really mean and how should it shape the way we see everything? In this episode of Deepen with Pastor Joby Martin we dive into the power of the resurrection and why there is truly no such thing as a non-Easter message. Through the story of the paralytic in Matthew we unpack a deeper truth Jesus did not just come to heal what is visible. He came to forgive restore and bring us into...

Following Jesus isn’t about comfort— it’s about surrender. In this episode of Deepen, we explore the tension between fear and faith, the cost of truly following Jesus, and what it looks like to trust Him in the middle of life’s storms. Jesus isn’t an add-on to our plans. He is Lord and He calls us to put Him first. Faith doesn’t remove difficulty, but it anchors us in the One who has authority ove...

Season 3 of Matthew kicks off as we begin the 3-week journey to Easter.  After finishing the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus moves from declaring the message of the kingdom to demonstrating the Kingdom. Pastor Joby Martin, Pastor Jonathan Vinke, and Pastor One Mokgatle explore the connection between demonic oppression and physical illness, and how Jesus marvels at our faith when we trust in Him. 📌 Sup...

In today's episode, we dive deeper into Pastor Joby's sermon on Matthew 7:15-29. How can you be sure you are saved? It's not by doing enough religious activity. Only through trusting in the finished work of Jesus can we have assurance.  As Jesus closes out the Sermon on the Mount, He warns us about following false prophets or building our life on anything other than Him. We will only weather the s...

What did Jesus really mean when He said, “Judge not”? In this episode of Deepen, Pastor Joby Martin, Pastor Britt and Ali Parsons unpack Matthew 7 and the difference between discernment and a judgmental spirit. They talk about why “only God can judge me” can be such a dangerous mindset, how judgment steals our joy, why we’re called to pray for people instead of picking them apart and what it looks...

What do you want out of life? Do you want people to be impressed by how holy you seem to be? In today’s episode of Deepen, Pastor Joby expounds on Matthew 6:1-18 and explains Jesus’ warning against being a “performer” of righteous deeds. Jesus wants us to live to please God and to pursue the reward that He offers through our giving, our praying, and our fasting: the gift of himself. “If we conside...

Jesus says that a changed heart changes everything about how we live. In this episode of Deepen with Pastor Joby Martin, you’ll learn how destructive things like anger, lust, divorce, and broken promises really are. Jesus gets to the heart of the matter and gives a better way to walk in victory: walking in his perfect righteousness purchased through the cross. 📣Episode Mentions: • Scripture Passa...

In this episode of Deepen, Pastor Joby, Pastor Vinke, and Pastor Britt are joined by Pastor Michael Olson to discuss Matthew 5:13-20. We are not saved because of anything we can do, but when we come to Christ it should change everything about everything we do. The work of Christ in fulfilling the law means that we can live lives that look different from the world--and that cause others to look at...

In this episode of Deepen, Pastor Joby, Pastor Britt and Pastor Vinke dive deeper into this week’s sermon on the Beatitudes, the opening passage from the Sermon on the Mount (Matt. 5-7). Contrary to what many have been taught, these 8 statements are not individual conditions to be met in order to receive a blessing from God. Discover the beatitudes as both a pathway to salvation and a pattern of d...

Pastor Joby, Pastor Britt and Pastor Vinke discuss the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry from Matthew 4:12-29. Why did Jesus choose these fishermen to be his first disciples? What does it mean for you and me to follow Jesus? It simply means taking steps in the direction that he is walking. Jesus sees you and wants you--will you come and follow him? 📣Episode Mentions: • Scripture Passage: Matthe...

Why is temptation so tempting? In this episode, Pastor Joby Martin and his guests discuss how to overcome temptation to sin using the power of the Word of God. If you’ve ever wondered why you still struggle with the same temptations, you’re not alone. Satan uses his 3 basic lures to try to distract us and deter us from the mission. We see in Matthew 4 that Jesus modeled for us a way to defeat the...