A Conversation on Biblical Manhood - Stand Firm and Act Like Men Roundtable with Pastor Joby Martin

Culture is confused. Manhood is under attack. Too many men have traded responsibility for comfort, strength for passivity, and humility for pride. But the Bible gives us a different charge: “Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love” (1 Cor. 16:13-14). In this roundtable, pastors, athletes, hunters, authors, and leaders share raw stories of failure and redemption, fatherhood and faith, and what it really means to be a man in God’s eyes. From the dangers of extended adolescence to the daily disciplines of brotherhood, mentorship, and service, this conversation is a call to arms. This is not about outdated stereotypes or cultural caricatures. This is about courage, conviction, humility, and responsibility. This is about becoming the kind of man your family needs, your community needs, and the kind of man God has called you to be. 📣 Episode Mentions: •Hosts: Pastor Joby Martin with Ali Parsons •Guests: Ben Stuart, Charles Martin, Drew Parker, Jeff Foxworthy, Matt Carter, Matt Chandler, Mike Waddell and Tim Tebow • Stand Firm and Act Like Men: Becoming the Man You Were Created to Be Instead of Who the World Says You Are https://a.co/d/i3KQWIy 🎙️ What We Discuss: A Conversation on Biblical Manhood • 00:00 – Welcome & Why This Conversation • 01:39 – Meet the Men Around the Table • 10:16 – Invitation to the Listener • 10:30 – God’s Design for Manhood in a Confused Age • 12:29 – The Charge: Watch, Stand, Act, Be Strong, Love (1 Corinthians 16:13–14) From Boys to Men: Responsibility, Failure, and Becoming Who God Calls Us to Be • 13:00 – Moments Of Crossing from Boyhood to Manhood • 13:18 – From Father Wounds to Finding Vision • 14:38 – Fatherhood as a Turning Point • 15:39 – Hard Lessons and Later Realizations • 20:10 – The Danger of Extended Adolescence The Fight for Biblical Manhood: God’s Design vs. Culture • 23:50 – Why The Fight For Biblical Manhood is So Important • 24:06 – The Cultural Crisis of Manhood • 25:24 – Flourishing Through God’s Design • 28:10 – Courage Without Competency Is Not Enough • 31:09 – God’s Prescription for Manhood From Pride to Humility: The Way of a Man • 35:07 – Fighting Against Pride • 35:40 – Confronting Pride at Home and in the Heart • 37:05 – Passing Manhood On to the Next Generation • 40:40 – Humility as a Posture, Not a Feeling • 44:47 – Redefining Pride and Strength • 49:16 – The Gospel vs. Pride Forging Biblical Manhood: Practices, Brotherhood, and Daily Faithfulness • 54:44 – What’s Built Into a Man? • 55:12 – Provider-Protector, Prophet-Priest, Servant-King • 1:00:02 – Self-Scouting: Know How the Enemy Beats You • 1:04:50 – Accountability That Works • 1:09:28 – Building a King’s Table • 1:14:57 – Wise Counsel Is for Everyone • 1:20:05 – Mentors & Models: Imitate as They Imitate Christ From Words to Legacy: The Power of Encouragement and Blessing • 1:25:45 – Wisdom From Older Voices • 1:26:15 – The Words That Launch a Calling • 1:29:36 – Discipleship in Unexpected Moments • 1:33:02 – A Mentor’s Simple Prayer • 1:35:54 – Words That Mark a Man From Comfort to Calling: Choosing Hard Things That Matter • 1:39:00 – Losing Men To The Idol Of Comfort • 1:39:31 – Embrace the Adventure • 1:44:46 – Suffering Makes Men • 1:51:25 – Real Adventure vs. Cheap Imitations From Power to Service: Redefining Strength in Christ • 1:56:10 – What Does It Mean To Be Strong • 1:56:29 – The Cross Redefines Strength • 2:00:55 – Strength That’s Borrowed, Not Boasted • 2:03:04 – Husbands, Love as Christ Loved the Church • 2:05:33 – Courage From the Cross • 2:11:38 – Hand Over the Reins Beneath the Surface: The Fears Men Carry • 2:13:02 – What Do Men Really Fear • 2:13:15 – Do I Have What It Takes? • 2:15:00 – Useful vs. Lovable • 2:20:10 – Stop Hiding: The Cross Already Exposed You • 2:29:56 – Harder on Sin, Kinder to Self • 2:32:00 – Loved on Your Worst Day Final Charge: Step Into the Life God Made You For • 2:35:50 – Final Encouragement For Men • 2:36:15 – Jesus Wants Your Mess • 2:38:55 – Dads, Just Show Up • 2:40:59 – Faithful Beats Famous • 2:42:49 – Start Small. Start Now. • 2:44:54 – Your Past Doesn’t Disqualify You • 2:50:10 – When Men Flourish, Everyone Flourishes • 2:52:24 – Closing Prayer #TheChurchOfEleven22 #JobyMartin #Jesus #Christian #BibleTeaching #Church #StandFirmandActLikeMen #ChristianPodcast 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: coe22.com/donate