Deepen with Pastor Joby Martin

In a world trying to redefine manhood, what does it mean to stand firm and act like men? Pastors Joby Martin, Charles Martin, and Ali Parsons unpack God’s original design for men and women—strength under surrender, leadership rooted in love, and the courage to fail forward. From raising sons to honoring wives, this conversation is a call to reject comfort, embrace calling, and lead where God has placed you.

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What kind of love runs toward the rebel instead of away? In this episode, Pastors Joby, Adam, TJ, and Ali reflect on the hymn Amazing Grace and the heart of a God who rescues, redeems, and restores. 

From John Newton’s broken past to the grace that carries us today, this conversation reminds us that we never graduate from grace, we just grow deeper into it.

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• Scripture Passage: 1 Corinthians 1:1-10
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Following Jesus doesn’t chain us, it frees us. In this powerful conversation, Pastors Joby Martin, Michael Olsen, and Jonathan Vinke unpack Romans 7:4–8:2 through the lens of the hymn Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing.  From the battle between grace and struggle to the myth of freedom without boundaries, this episode calls us back to the fountain of every blessing, Jesus Christ Himself.

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Men today are facing battles both seen and unseen- but worship is how we fight back!

Following our Men's Worship night, Pastor Joby Martin is joined by Chad Robichaux from Resilient and Kyle Thompson from Undaunted for a raw conversation on spiritual warfare, courage, and calling men to stand firm in the faith. From war stories in Afghanistan to the everyday fight for marriages, families, and faith- this episode reminds us that vul...

What do the mountains, Psalm 145, and the hymn How Great Thou Art have in common? They all remind us of the greatness of God. In this conversation, we dive into God’s sermon through creation, the power of hymns, and why discipleship must start in our homes. From generational faith to family worship, from “less I think, more God says” to waiting with expectation, this episode is a call to lift our eyes and live with awe.

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What do you do when life doesn’t make sense? From the story of Horatio Spafford and It Is Well to modern-day testimonies of loss within our church, Pastors Joby Martin and Michael Olsen unpack why corporate worship, discipleship, and trust in Jesus matter more than ever. This episode doesn’t sugarcoat the pain, but reminds us that life is hard, God is good, and the peace of God truly can surpass all understanding.

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Worship isn’t background music. It’s a battle cry. In this episode, Pastor Joby and the team unpack why worship is a declaration of war, how hymns anchor us in truth across generations, and why songs like Because He Lives still carry power today. From the worship wars to the enemy’s lies, this conversation reminds us: when God’s people sing, hell trembles.

What do you need to declare war on through your worship?

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Together with Pastor Jonathan Vinke and Kyle Thompson from Undaunted.Life, Pastor Joby and our guest pastors take a deep dive into what God is doing during Saturated. Our prayer is these conversations help to discover and deepen a relationship with Jesus Christ.

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• Scripture Passage: Genesis 50:20
• Hosts: Pastors Joby Martin, Jonathan Vinke, Lysa TerKeurst and Kyle Thompson from Undaunted.Life

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Jesus didn’t call us to manage sin or live in mediocrity, He called us to die daily, take up our cross, and follow Him. In this gospel-rich conversation, Pastors Joby Martin and Phil Hopper open up about the struggles of marriage, parenting, and surrendering hidden places of the heart.

From “unbelieving believers” to “safe faith,” we explore why many live halfway in and miss the abundant life Jesus promises. The call is simple but ...

What does it look like when the hand of God rests on a church, a city, or a movement? The evidence is undeniable.

In this conversation, Pastors Joby Martin and Jon Tyson unpack the unmistakable marks of God’s hand. From destiny releasing leadership to unprecedented generosity and gospel shaped community, this episode is filled with practical stories, biblical wisdom, and a challenge to live on mission every day. It wil...

From yard squirrels to Acts 18, Willie Robertson reminds us the gospel was never meant to sit still. It moves us from comfort into courage.

In this powerful conversation, Willie joins Pastor Joby Martin to share stories of faith, family, and everyday mission. From lessons at the dinner table to the urgency of baptism, we see how the same gospel that saved Paul and transformed Phil Robertson’s life is still saving the least likely ...

The story of Elijah reminds us it is not how you start, but how you finish. In this episode, Pastor Joby and Pastor Britt trace the themes of faithfulness, fruitfulness, and the Spirit’s power at work in ordinary people. From gospel goodbyes to raising up leaders, every takeaway points us back to Jesus, the One who calls us, equips us, and carries the legacy forward.

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• Scripture Passage: 2 Kings 2:1-14

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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 right now?

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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 of despair, practical help for co...

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 darkness, the futility of false wo...

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 Spirit of Elijah—rooted in God’s Word,...

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...