Stand Firm Against the Enemy - S24E2

Stand Firm Against the Enemy - S24E2

October 27, 2025 · 1 hr 8 min

There’s a lion on the prowl, and he’s not playing games. In this episode, Pastors Joby Martin, Charles Martin, and Jonathan Vinke call men to wake up, armor up, and fight back against the enemy that wants to take them out.

From humility that takes out the trash to rebellion that kills ministries, this conversation exposes how pride, comfort, and lust derail leaders—and how discipline, submission, and godly grit build them. Through stories of hunting lions, resisting temptation, and embracing discomfort, discover what it means to stand firm and act like men.

📣 Episode Mentions:

Scripture Passage: 1 Peter 5:6-11

Hosts: Pastors Joby Martin, Charles Martin and Jonathan Vinke

Stand Firm and Act Like Men by Joby Martin https://jobymartin.com/books/stand-firm

Stand Firm with Gretchen Martin Devotional https://coe22.com/resources/devotionals/stand-firm-with-gretchen-martin/

📌 Supplemental Resources From This Week:

From Divorce to Redemption - Dave's Story

Be Watchful - Stand Firm & Act Like Men: Wk 2

Be Watchful - Stand Firm & Act Like Men: Wk 2 (Full Service)

Stand Firm and Act Like Men Sermon Series

Deepen with Pastor Joby Martin

🎙️ What We Discuss:

00:00 - Welcome & Opening Conversation

00:18 - When the Lion Charges

05:18 - The Danger of Treating Sin Lightly

08:41 - Humility Isn’t a Feeling, It’s a Fight

13:42 - Clothed in Humility Like Christ

18:32 - Finding Contentment in the Calling Ahead of You

23:08 - Rebellion Destroys Ministries, Submission Builds Them

28:33 - Going Out Swinging: Living the Kingdom Life to the End

34:40 - Numbed by Noise: How Distraction Kills Calling

40:11 - The Quiet Strength of a Humble Leader

46:26 - Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable

51:46 - Discipline Yourself for Godliness

54:40 - When the Enemy Twists Desire

58:59 - Flee the Appearance of Evil

01:06:10 - Closing Thoughts & Prayer

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