Abiding in Christ - Deepen with Pastor Joby Martin S20E6

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. You’ll hear why true discipleship is often caught, not taught, how growth happens through both pruning and progress, and why we need real relationships to sharpen us. If you’ve ever felt stuck in your faith or wondered what spiritual disciplines really look like, this conversation is for you. 👉 Special Guest: Josh Wells Josh Wells is a 10-year NFL veteran, Super Bowl Champion, and the founder of Undrafted Coaching—a mentorship platform that equips athletes to grow in heart, soul, mind, and strength. After going undrafted out of James Madison University, Josh built a resilient NFL career with the Jaguars, Buccaneers, and Ravens. His story—from walk-on to Super Bowl champ—is a testament to grit, faith, and obedience to God’s call. Today, Josh mentors athletes to chase their goals while keeping the main thing the main thing: Jesus. He’s a disciple group leader, a dad of three, and a man on mission to raise up uncommon men who lead well in every area of life. Learn more at undraftedcoaching.com or follow him on Instagram @j_wells72. 📣 Episode Mentions: • Built For More Podcast https://youtu.be/cgNd3jznEF8 📌 Supplemental Series Resources: • A Disciple Deepens in Their Faith - https://youtu.be/T92ST2PwlNA • A Marriage Redeemed - The Jester's Story https://youtu.be/XtG_t7jthBU • Follow Me Sermon Series https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLG692pIhVPal7gtxQPXHFUuR7OdsM5FvD • Podcast Season https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLG692pIhVPakOhmL_rJT1zyDj1vi8PskM 🎙️ What We Discuss: 00:00 — Welcome + Announcements 01:00 — Introducing Josh Wells: From Super Bowl Champ to Disciple of Jesus 07:03 — Discipleship Is Life Together: More Is Caught Than Taught 09:00 — Jesus, the True Vine: Identity, Abiding, and the Invitation to Relationship 10:45 — The Power of an Invitation 14:40 — Standards Over Motivation: Identity Precedes Activity 17:31 — Pruning and Progress: What You Need to Start, Stop, and Continue 26:18 — Proximity and Intimacy: Why Abiding in God’s Love Changes Everything 32:02 — The Role of Coaches, Mentors, and Accountability 38:39 — The Invitation to Abide: Word, Presence, and People 44:57 — Laying Aside Weights: The Battle Against the Lust of the Flesh, the Eyes, and Pride of Life 50:05 — Examining Your Heart: What Stirs Your Affections for Jesus? 58:30 — Living as a Conduit of God’s Love 1:01:30 — Closing Reflections + Prayer #TheChurchOfEleven22 #JobyMartin #Jesus #Christian #BibleTeaching #Church #FollowMeSeries #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