When the Brook Dries Up - Deepen with Pastor Joby Martin S22E1

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 chaotic world—this conversation will strengthen your resolve to keep showing up, even when it’s dry. If you’ve ever felt far from God, confused by your season, or tired of waiting—this one’s for you. 📣 Episode Mentions: • Scripture Passage: 1 Kings 17:1-7 • Hosts: Pastors Joby Martin, Ryan Britt and Jonathan Vinke 📌 Supplemental Resources From This Week: • Sermon https://youtu.be/ltf7dMtAHM4 • Story https://youtu.be/hFbvrOr5fPg • Elijah Sermon Series https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLG692pIhVPak-x-5-CtgLD-4xdpakM4dK 🎙️ What We Discuss: 00:00 - Welcome & Podcast Intro 00:48 - Do Pastors Experience Dry Seasons Too? 03:46 - When Crisis Reveals What You Really Trust 08:50 - Feeling Far from God? Here’s the Truth 13:44 - Why Are You Following God? Check Your Motivation 17:35 - How a Nation Drifts from God: Solomon to Ahab 21:01 - Calling Out Compromise: What Happens When the Church Folds 24:12 - Courageous Obedience: When Doing Right Costs You 29:18 - Comfort Is the Enemy of Calling 32:48 - Why We’ll Never Have an Attendance Meeting 37:55 - Stand Your Ground: Bold Truth & Spiritual Discernment 43:30 - Embracing Obscurity: The Hidden Place God Shapes You 49:50 - Strengthened for the Fight: Trust, Focus & Obedience 54:08 - Discomfort to Purpose: Stop Navel-Gazing, Start Following Jesus 58:27 - Closing Prayer #JobyMartin #DeepenPodcast #WhenTheBrookDriesUp #SpiritualDrySeasons #BiblicalObedience #ElijahSeries #ChurchIsFamily #Discipleship #GospelTruth #ComfortIsTheEnemyOfCalling 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