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.

📣 Episode Mentions:

• Scripture Passage: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14, Genesis 1:26-3:21
• Hosts: Pastors Joby Martin, Charles Martin and Ali Parsons
• Stand Firm and Act Like Men by Joby Martin 
• Stand Firm with Gretchen Martin Devotional 
• Wild At Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul by John Eldredge 
• Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul  

📌 Supplemental Resources From This Week:

• The Call to Biblical Manhood
• Where Have All the Good Men Gone? - Stand Firm and Act Like Men: Wk 1 (Full Service) 
• Are You Living Safe Or Standing Firm? - Deepen with Pastor Joby Martin S24E1 
• Stand Firm and Act Like Men Sermon Series
• Deepen with Pastor Joby Martin

🎙️ What We Discuss:

• 00:00 - Welcome & Opening Conversation
• 03:00 - Understanding the Heart of a Boy
• 08:15 - Raising Men, Not Boys
• 13:57 - Identity, Calling, and Complementary Design
• 19:11 - Men and Women on Mission Together
• 22:18 - Fearfully & Wonderfully Made
• 26:57 - Make the Standard Too High to Miss
• 29:15 - Born for the Wilderness, Formed for the Garden
• 33:25 - The Weight of Glory and the Call to Lead
• 40:36 - Dating, Courage, & the Lost Art of Failing Forward
• 45:42 - Pursuit, Initiation, & Risk in Real Relationships
• 49:15 - The Gift Every Man Needs: Freedom to Fail
• 52:22 - The Power of a Wife’s Words
• 58:02 - Men Need Respect. Women Need To Feel Valued.
• 1:00:56 - The Lord Doesn’t Call Us to Safe Places
• 1:05:25 - Closing Thoughts & Prayer

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