The Dark Night of the Soul - S22E7 — Deepen with Pastor Joby Martin

About this Episode

What happens when you hit rock bottom, feel alone, and ask God “Why?” In this episode, Pastors Joby Martin, Matt Carter, and Jonathan Vinke reflect on Elijah’s encounter with God in 1 Kings 19. Together they explore waiting in seasons of silence, God’s patience with prodigals, and how the Lord restores weary hearts not with explanations but with His presence.

Where might God be whispering to you right now?

📣 Episode Mentions:

Scripture Passage: 1 Kings 19:8-13
Hosts: Pastors Joby Martin, Matt Carter, and Jonathan Vinke

📌 Supplemental Resources From This Week:

🎙️ What We Discuss:

00:00 - Welcome & Opening Conversation
00:31 - The Dark Night of the Soul
03:48 - Drifting When You Leave the Word
08:33 - Waiting on the Lord in Seasons of Silence
09:57 - What Running from God Really Looks Like
13:31 - Can You Lose Your Salvation?
16:18 - Encouragement for Parents of Prodigals
18:10 - When the Gospel Confronts Our Idols
21:13 - God’s Tender Question in the Cave
23:17 - The Law, the Prophets, and the Gospel Fulfilled
25:16 - It’s Not How You Start, But How You Finish
28:30 - Parenting Toward Relationship, Not Compliance
34:34 - Discipline, Grace, and Letting Consequences Teach
37:34 - Fear Distorts Reality
39:16 - When We Ask: God, Why?
43:05 - The Kindness of God Leads to Repentance
48:30 - Hearing God in the Whisper
53:36 - From Cave to Commission: Restored by His Presence
56:11 - Purpose, Calling, and Leadership
1:00:33 - God’s Grace Keeps Us in the Fight
01:04:20 - Closing 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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