Deepen with Pastor Joby Martin

We live in uncertain times. But no matter our circumstances, we can find and share the hope and good news found in Jesus Christ. For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. — Philippians 1:21

God is calling His people to go big. Drawing from the book of Acts, Joby challenges us to pray big prayers and boldly share the gospel of Jesus Christ. “And now, Lord, look upon their threats and grant to your servants to continue to speak your word with all boldness,” — Acts 4:29

If you have doubts about your faith, you’re in good company. Thomas, one of the twelve disciples, struggled to believe in the resurrected Christ. But just like Thomas, we can pick up our questions and follow after Jesus. Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” — John 20:29

Why do bad things happen? And more than that, why does God let bad things happen? In this episode Joby examines the moment when sin entered the world, and foreshadowed the One who would make all things new.“I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel.” — Genesis 3:15

Anxiety can feel like a normal part of life. But the truth is we don’t have to live in worry. We’re invited to cast our big concerns on an even bigger God. “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.” — Matthew 6:34

As followers of Christ, we’re called to “love one another.” But what does this look like? Here Pastor Joby shares the attributes of a love that’s authentic, sacrificial and intentional. So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love. — 1 Corinthians 13:13

We are wired for relationship. But authentic relationships require intention. In this episode Pastor Joby encourages us to move from rows at church to circles in groups. For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. — 1 Corinthians 12:12

We all struggle with a scarcity mindset. But the gospel compels us to move from fear to faith, as Jesus calls us to leverage our time, talents and resources for His glory. “His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.’” — Matthew 25:21

We live a world gripped by fear and uncertainty. But when we experience storms in life, we can find our security in Jesus, the Prince of Peace. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. — Philippians 4...

Prayer can feel complicated, but Jesus says it’s simply this: children reaching up to their good Father. In this episode Pastor Joby examines one of Jesus’s most profound and powerful teachings on prayer.“So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” — Luke 11:9