There’s a lion on the prowl, and he’s not playing games. In this episode, Pastors Joby Martin, Charles Martin, and Jonathan Vinke call men to wake up, armor up, and fight back against the enemy that wants to take them out. 

From humility that takes out the trash to rebellion that kills ministries, this conversation exposes how pride, comfort, and lust derail leaders—and how discipline, submission, and godly grit build them. Through stories of hunting lions, resisting temptation, and embracing discomfort, discover what it means to stand firm and act like men.

📣 Episode Mentions:

• Scripture Passage: 1 Peter 5:6-11
• Hosts: Pastors Joby Martin, Charles Martin and Jonathan Vinke
• Stand Firm and Act Like Men by Joby Martin https://jobymartin.com/books/stand-firm
• Stand Firm with Gretchen Martin Devotional https://coe22.com/resources/devotionals/stand-firm-with-gretchen-martin/

📌 Supplemental Resources From This Week:

• From Divorce to Redemption - Dave's Story 
• Be Watchful - Stand Firm & Act Like Men: Wk 2
• Be Watchful - Stand Firm & Act Like Men: Wk 2 (Full Service) 
• Stand Firm and Act Like Men Sermon Series 
• Deepen with Pastor Joby Martin 

🎙️ What We Discuss:

• 00:00 - Welcome & Opening Conversation
• 00:18 - When the Lion Charges
• 05:18 - The Danger of Treating Sin Lightly
• 08:41 - Humility Isn’t a Feeling, It’s a Fight
• 13:42 - Clothed in Humility Like Christ
• 18:32 - Finding Contentment in the Calling Ahead of You
• 23:08 - Rebellion Destroys Ministries, Submission Builds Them
• 28:33 - Going Out Swinging: Living the Kingdom Life to the End
• 34:40 - Numbed by Noise: How Distraction Kills Calling
• 40:11 - The Quiet Strength of a Humble Leader
• 46:26 - Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
• 51:46 - Discipline Yourself for Godliness
• 54:40 - When the Enemy Twists Desire
• 58:59 - Flee the Appearance of Evil
• 01:06:10 - 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.

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