Deepen with Pastor Joby Martin

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 questioning who He is?

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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 when it feels impossible. From Elijah’...

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 to follow Jesus faithfully in a ch...

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 to fight for orphans, the unborn, o...

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.

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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 loneliness, grief, and finances, you’...

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 authori...

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...

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.

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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.

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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.

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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 others to Christ.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 live a life that reflects the quie...

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 to live differently.

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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.

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