The Dark Night of the Soul - S22E7

The Dark Night of the Soul - S22E7

September 1, 2025 · 1 hr 6 min

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:

From Broken Dreams to Deeper Faith - Chloe’s Story

Still Small Voice - Elijah: Wk 7

Elijah Sermon Series

🎙️ 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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