How Surrender Sets You Free - Deepen with Pastor Joby Martin S21E4

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’ll discover why surrender—tapping out of self-reliance—is the true path to freedom. Whether you’re wrestling with your “stew,” stuck in manipulative patterns, or longing to trust God with your deepest fears, this conversation will help you recognize God’s invitation to walk with a limp that leads to life. 📣 Episode Mentions: • Scripture Passages: Genesis 25-28, Hebrews 12 • Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools by Tyler Staton https://a.co/d/3n9z9Nv 📌 Supplemental Sermon Resources: • This Week's Story https://youtu.be/xAb2ZN0gdAw • This Week's Sermon https://youtu.be/xAb2ZN0gdAw • In The Arena Sermon Series https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLG692pIhVPakxkVKipdHtHcEIRdRYQGy9 🎙️ What We Discuss: 00:00:00 — Welcome & Intro 00:01:40 — Why We Preach Big Chunks of Scripture 00:05:01 — Mapping Jacob’s Life: From Deception to Divine Favor 00:07:47 — The Desire Battle: Wrestling with God for Our Hearts 00:09:24 — Beyond Right & Wrong: Affections, Purity, and Abundant Life 00:15:40 — Entering Grief: Soul-Mining Through Loss 00:20:57 — What’s Your Stew?: Identifying Your Achilles’ Heel 00:25:03 — The Costly Stew: When One Meal Costs Everything 00:38:38 — Esau & the Birthright: Lessons on Repentance 00:41:54 — Surrender All: Wrestling with the Unknown 00:49:52 — Justification, Sanctification & the Daily Cross 00:56:00 — Personal Wrestling Matches With the Lord 01:08:35 — Closing Prayer #TheChurchOfEleven22 #JobyMartin #Jesus #Christian #BibleTeaching #Church #InTheArenaSeries #DeepenPodcast #ChristianPodcast 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