Deepen with Pastor Joby Martin

What happens when you hit rock bottom, feel alone, and ask God “Why?” In this episode, Pastors Joby Martin, Matt Carter, and Jonathan Vinke reflect on Elijah’s encounter with God in 1 Kings 19. Together they explore waiting in seasons of silence, God’s patience with prodigals, and how the Lord restores weary hearts not with explanations but with His presence. Where might God be whispering to you r...

What does the Bible really say about depression, fear, and suicidal thoughts? Pastor Joby Martin and Rebecca Maxwell tackle the raw and often-avoided conversation about mental health. From Elijah’s crash after victory to the stigma around counseling, they reveal how the enemy wages war on the mind and why taking thoughts captive and running toward God changes everything. You’ll hear honest stories...

When the fire fell on Mount Carmel, it wasn’t just a showdown with Baal—it was God showing His people who He really is. What does that mean for us today when we’re tempted to limp between two opinions? In this week’s episode of Deepen with Pastor Joby Martin, the pastors unpack Elijah’s confrontation with the prophets of Baal from 1 Kings 18:17–45. The conversation explores the weight of spiritual...

Safety and comfort aren’t the highest values of the Christ-follower—obedience is. In this episode, we explore the biblical portraits of Ahab, Jezebel, Obadiah, and Elijah, asking hard questions about fear, compromise, and the call to live with strength and humility. From discerning God’s voice in a hostile culture to worshiping like Scripture commands, this conversation calls us to walk in the Spi...

What do you do when your dream and reality don’t line up? When suffering makes you wonder if you did something wrong—or if God has forgotten you? In this week’s episode of Deepen, Pastor Joby Martin, Pastor Ryan Britt, and Jonathan Vinke wrestle with the big questions: Why do bad things happen? What does it mean to trust God in suffering? And what’s the difference between asking God questions—and...

When God calls you into the uncomfortable, will you trust Him—or stay safe on the couch? When Elijah met the widow of Zarephath, she was down to her last handful of flour—ready to bake one final meal and die. But God had a bigger plan. In this week’s episode of Deepen, Pastor Joby Martin and Pastor Britt talk about what it really means to trust God with your first, your best, and your all—even whe...

Ever felt spiritually stuck or dry—even when you're doing all the right things? This episode will challenge and comfort you. In a culture chasing comfort, what if God uses discomfort to develop you? In this season opener of Deepen, Pastor Joby Martin and the team unpack Elijah’s hidden preparation and what happens when the brook dries up. Whether you're leading a family, a ministry, or just trying...

Discipleship isn’t a spectator sport—it’s an active fight. In this final week of In the Arena, Pastor Joby Martin challenges us to move from passive comfort to purposeful action. Drawing on John 2’s temple cleansings, Deuteronomy 14’s “wait” that means “ready to pounce,” and the imprecatory Psalms, Joby shows how righteous anger fuels justice, mercy, and gospel advance. Whether you’ve felt called...

What if every time you break bread, you’re stepping into the same rescue story that freed Israel from Egypt? Every time we take Communion, we’re invited back into God’s great rescue of His people. This episode unpacks Exodus 12’s Passover—where the lamb’s blood met Pharaoh’s justice with God’s mercy—and shows how Jesus fulfills that story as our final Passover Lamb. See why Communion isn’t just a...

What if your biggest wrestle isn’t against your circumstances, but against your own desires—and God’s grace is waiting to meet you there? In this episode of Deepen, Pastor Joby Martin, Pastor Ryan Britt, and Ali Parsons unpack the Jacob & Esau narrative to show how our fight for control, identity, and blessing still echoes today. From Old Testament “stew trades” to our modern struggles with lo...

What if the world’s most famous underdog story holds the key to your biggest life-and-death battles today? In this episode of Deepen, Pastors Joby Martin, Ryan Britt and Jonathan Vinke unpack the timeless underdog story of David and Goliath to reveal how God’s grand redemptive narrative carries through both Old Testament history and our modern-day struggles. From flannel graphs and Rocky IV analog...

Program, performance, or power? In week two of In the Arena, Pastor Joby Martin, Pastor Michael Olson and Pastor Vinke trace the explosive beginnings of the Ephesian church in Acts 19, then move through cultural blindspots, ministry cautions, and the daily grind of following Jesus—showing why authority without relationship leaves us powerless. You’ll hear why the riot over silver idols mattered, h...

The resurrection isn’t just a doctrine—it’s the foundation of our hope. In this episode of Deepen, Pastor Joby, Pastor Britt and Pastor Vinke kick off our new series In the Arena by unpacking why the resurrection matters and how it fuels our fight to follow Jesus. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 15, they explore why Paul calls this the “most important thing,” and what it means to live like the empty to...

Discipleship isn’t a program or a checklist—it’s life together. In this episode of Deepen, Pastor Joby sits down with Pastor Vinke and former NFL player Josh Wells to talk about the journey of following Jesus in the everyday moments. They unpack what it means to abide in Christ, how identity shapes activity, and why the goal of spiritual disciplines isn’t perfection—it’s knowing and loving Jesus m...

The church isn’t a place to attend—it’s a people to belong to. If you’ve ever thought, “I’ll join a group when I find the right people”—this conversation is for you.   In this episode of Deepen, Pastor Joby, Pastor Britt, and Pastor Vinke dive into Acts 2 to unpack what the Bible really says about the church—and why it’s not about attending, but belonging. They explore the difference between bibli...

In this episode of "Deepen with Pastor Joby Martin," we explore the powerful meaning behind baptism as more than just a ritual – it’s a public declaration of new life in Christ. Discover why baptism is a vital next step in the journey of faith, symbolizing the death of the old self and the birth of a new identity rooted in Jesus. - Have you ever wanted to dig deeper into a message and develop a de...

If you were blind but now you could see, who are you telling? This podcast episode of Deepen, Pastor Joby is joined by Pastor Jonathan Vinke, Pastor Michael Olson, and Caitlin Armstrong to explore the challenges and practical approaches to sharing your faith. Evangelism isn’t just about closing a deal but about loving people, being prepared to share your story, and partnering with God in leading o...

What does it really mean to live like it's all His? In this episode, we unpack the biblical foundation of stewardship—not just with money, but with everything we have. From the preeminence of Christ to the freedom found in obedient generosity, this conversation challenges us to live open-handed and fully dependent on the One who gave it all first. - Have you ever wanted to dig deeper into a messag...

In this episode of Deepen, we dive into the heart of true discipleship: humble service. In John 13, Jesus redefines greatness by grabbing a towel instead of a throne. Following Jesus means loving to the end, living with a servant’s heart, and taking the next step of obedience every day. - Have you ever wanted to dig deeper into a message and develop a deeper relationship with God? Together with sp...

He is risen... but what does that mean for you, today? In this special Easter conversation, Pastor Joby and the team unpack the cultural, theological, and deeply personal impact of the resurrection. From the empty tomb to the everyday pursuit of Christ, this episode explores what it means to truly live in resurrection reality. If the tomb is empty—anything is possible. - Have you ever wanted to di...

We've all wrestled with how to love difficult people and navigate cultural pressures. The book of Titus serves as a field guide for kingdom revolution. In this episode of Deepen with Pastor Joby Martin is joined by Pastor Jonathan Vinke and Pastor John Barringer to dive into Titus 3 and unpack what it really means to live out the gospel in a world full of distractions, division, and noise. We must...

You do what you love, not what you say you believe. In this episode Pastor Joby Martin, is joined by Pastor Ryan Britt and Pastor Jonathan Vinke to dive into Titus 2, exploring how sound doctrine leads to godly living across generations. In the book of Titus, the apostle Paul is writing to Crete. But there are many parallels to today’s self-indulgent society. Grace doesn’t just save—it trains us t...

Don't plant the church that's in your head. Plant the one that's in the community. In this episode of the Deepen Podcast, Pastor Joby is joined by Pastor Ryan Britt, Pastor Jonathan Vinke and Pastor Todd Hickox to go deeper into Titus 1 and the bittersweet nature of growth and change in God's kingdom. Our willingness to be sent can impact lives for eternity. - Have you ever wanted to dig deeper in...

We all encounter the challenge of balancing spiritual growth with worldly pursuits. In this episode of the Deepen Podcast, Pastor Joby is joined by Pastor Matt Carter, Pastor Ryan Britt and Pastor Jonathan Vinke to go deeper into I Timothy 6:11-16, 20-21 and the challenges and responsibilities of spiritual leadership. There is a need for transparency, accountability, and generosity in pastoral min...

Is your trust in God or in your bank account? In this episode of The Deepen Podcast, we dive deeper into the biblical perspective on stewardship, generosity, and contentment. 1 Timothy 6 reminds us that true wealth isn’t about what we have, but about how we give. We explore how our attitude toward money reveals the state of our hearts and why generosity should be a joyful act of worship rather tha...