What if strength isn’t what you think? In this episode, Pastors Joby Martin, Charles Martin, and Ali Parsons unpack Matthew 20:17–24, flipping worldly definitions of greatness upside down. From strong men and women living rightly ordered lives to guarding your “gold time” and leading your first church at home, this conversation cuts through cultural noise and calls us to stand firm.

📣Episode Mentions:
• Scripture Passage: Matthew 20:17-24
• Hosts: Pastors Joby Martin, Charles Martin and Ali Parsons
• Stand Firm and Act Like Men by Joby Martin
• Stand Firm with Gretchen Martin Devotional

📌 Supplemental Resources From This Week:
• Strength That Serves - Rick’s Story
• Be Strong - Stand Firm & Act Like Men: Wk 4
• Be Strong - Stand Firm & Act Like Men: Wk 4 (Full Sermon)
• Stand Firm and Act Like Men Sermon Series Series
• Deepen with Pastor Joby Martin

🎙️What We Discuss:
00:00 - Welcome & Opening Conversation
00:18 - Redefining Greatness
07:20 - The Power of Strength and Tenderness
12:14 - When God Redefines Strength
19:39 - Strong Women, Rightly Ordered
25:18 - Living with Gospel Ambition
30:07 - Give Your Gold Time to What Matters
36:42 - The Rhythm of Fullness and Rest
39:00 - Leading at Home First
44:31 - Fills, Drains, and Living in Rhythm
53:56 - Servant Strength and Humility
55:45 - Strength That Prays
58:13 - 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.

To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: http://coe22.com/donate

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