Deepen with Pastor Joby Martin

Latest Episodes:

Overcoming the Spirit of Fear - S21E3 Jun 23, 2025

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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 analogies to lessons on spiritual authority, fear versus faith, and the dangers of success-driven complacency, you’ll discover practical next steps for living by faith—one obedient step at a time.

Whether you’re wrestling with fear, craving control, or sensing a nudge toward the next season of obedience, Pastor Joby shows how David’s anointing, Saul’s downfall, and even Tom Brady’s championship mindset all point us back to a King who fights on our behalf. Tune in and be encouraged: if the tomb is empty, anything is possible.

📌 Episode Mentions:

Scripture Passage: 1 Samuel 17 (David and Goliath)
Tale of Three Kings by Gene Edwards
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Lifework Leadership in Jacksonville equips local leaders to navigate an uncertain, complex world and flourish through a nine-month, faith-infused leadership journey.

📌 Supplemental Sermon Resources:

This Week's Story: Ben & Rachel Sykes' Story
This Week's Sermon: David Fights Goliath
In The Arena Sermon Series: In The Arena

About The Church of Eleven22

The Church of Eleven22® is a movement for all people to discover and deepen a relationship with Jesus Christ. Eleven22 is led by Pastor Joby Martin and based in Jacksonville, Florida, with multiple campuses throughout Jacksonville and the surrounding areas.

To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: http://coe22.com/donate

Stop Fighting in Your Own Strength - S21E2 Jun 15, 2025

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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, how empty formulas fail, and why the local church and sacrificial worship are our lifeline to real, Spirit-empowered victory.

“It is not the critic who counts: not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes up short again and again, because there is no effort without error or shortcoming, but who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, who spends himself in a worthy cause; who, at the best, knows, in the end, the triumph of high achievement, and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat.” — Theodore Roosevelt Speech at the Sorbonne, Paris, April 23, 1910

📌 Supplemental Sermon Resources:

About The Church of Eleven22
The Church of Eleven22® is a movement for all people to discover and deepen a relationship with Jesus Christ. Eleven22 is led by Pastor Joby Martin and based in Jacksonville, Florida, with multiple campuses throughout Jacksonville and the surrounding areas.

To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: http://coe22.com/donate

We Fight From Victory - S21E1 Jun 09, 2025

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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 tomb actually changes everything.

You’ll hear how the gospel confronts the lies of relativism, how the resurrection breaks the cycle of sin and death, and why being “in Christ” isn’t just about going to heaven—but walking in power right now. If you’ve ever wrestled with doubt or wondered what it means to get in the arena with Jesus, this conversation is for you.

👉 Take Your Next Step:
Ready to surrender your life to Jesus? Text SURRENDER to 441122 to take your next step and connect with someone from our team.

📣 Episode Mentions:
The Toxic War On Masculinity by Nancy R. Pearcey
The Gulag Archipelago by Aleksandr I. Solzhenitsyn
Stand Firm and Act Like Men by Joby Martin
From Death to Life - Greg's Story

📌 Supplemental Series Resources:
In The Arena Sermon Series
Podcast Season

Abiding in Christ - S20E6 Jun 02, 2025

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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 more.

You’ll hear why true discipleship is often caught, not taught, how growth happens through both pruning and progress, and why we need real relationships to sharpen us. If you’ve ever felt stuck in your faith or wondered what spiritual disciplines really look like, this conversation is for you.

👉 Special Guest: Josh Wells Josh Wells is a 10-year NFL veteran, Super Bowl Champion, and the founder of Undrafted Coaching—a mentorship platform that equips athletes to grow in heart, soul, mind, and strength.

After going undrafted out of James Madison University, Josh built a resilient NFL career with the Jaguars, Buccaneers, and Ravens. His story—from walk-on to Super Bowl champ—is a testament to grit, faith, and obedience to God’s call. Today, Josh mentors athletes to chase their goals while keeping the main thing the main thing: Jesus. He’s a disciple group leader, a dad of three, and a man on mission to raise up uncommon men who lead well in every area of life.

Learn more at undraftedcoaching.com or follow him on Instagram @j_wells72.

📣 Episode Mentions: •

Built For More Podcast

📌 Supplemental Series Resources:

• This Week's Sermon - A Disciple Deepens in Their Faith

• A Marriage Redeemed - The Jester's Story

• Follow Me Sermon Series

• Deepen Season 20

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Why You Can’t Follow Jesus Alone - S20E5 May 26, 2025

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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 biblical community and the consumer mentality so many of us bring to church today. They unpack how salvation, baptism, community, and care mark a Spirit-filled church—and why the real miracle isn’t signs and wonders, but salvation itself. You’ll hear why following Jesus means following Him with His people, and why your story matters in the family of God. Take Your Next Step:
If you’re not connected to a disciple group, you’re missing out on the front-line care and community God designed for you. Don’t wait—join a group or start one today at coe22.com/disciple-groups. Episode Mentions:

Church Leaders Summit
The Soul of Shame by Curt Thompson
Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes by E. Randolph Richards & Brandon J. O’Brien
Searching for God Knows What by Donald Miller
The Didymus Contingency by Jeremy Robinson

Supplemental Series Resources:

A Disciple Deepens Within The Faith Family [INSERT LINK]
From Death to Life - Greg’s Story
Follow Me Sermon Series
Deepen: Season 20 - Follow Me

What We Discuss:
00:00 — Welcome + Announcements
01:00 — Acts 2: Letting Scripture Lead, Not Your Personality
06:08 — Biblical Community: A Family on Mission
09:18 — What We Get Wrong About Church
13:32 — The Lies of Individualism, Shame, and Isolation
24:24 — From Consumer to Contributor: Living a Life That’s About Others
31:24 — Church Isn’t About You
36:27 — Finding Your People: Groups, Discipleship, and Life Together
41:20 — The Power of God’s Word + Your Testimony
47:24 — The Awe of Beach Baptism
53:24 — Staying in Awe: How to Keep Your Heart Soft
55:54 — The Ingredients of a Healthy Church (Acts 2)
1:01:24 — You Never Graduate from Your Need for Community
1:03:50 — From Janitor to Campus Pastor: A Story of Awe
1:07:10 — Closing Prayer + Next Steps #JobyMartin #DeepenPodcast #BiblicalCommunity #Discipleship #SpiritFilledChurch #SalvationNotSigns #ChurchIsFamily #Acts2Church #LifeChangeStories About The Church of Eleven22:
The Church of Eleven22® is a movement for all people to discover and deepen a relationship with Jesus Christ. Eleven22 is led by Pastor Joby Martin and based in Jacksonville, Florida, with multiple campuses throughout Jacksonville and the surrounding areas. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: http://coe22.com/donate

The Heart of Baptism - S20E4 May 19, 2025

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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.