In this engaging discussion, Pastor Matt Carter reflects on Elijah’s powerful encounter with God in 1 Kings 19. He delves into the experience of hitting rock bottom and asking God 'Why?' highlighting how God often restores weary hearts through His presence rather than explanations. The conversation explores the challenge of waiting during seasons of silence and offers encouragement for parents of prodigals. Ultimately, it emphasizes the significance of hearing God’s whisper amidst our struggles and ways to find solace in faith during dark times.
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Waiting Teaches Faithfulness
Seasons of spiritual dryness often teach faithfulness in silence rather than signal God's absence.
Matt Carter says waiting well means trusting God's faithfulness from past encounters.
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Choose A Church Where God's Presence Comes
If your church stops preaching Scripture faithfully, get your family and go to one that proclaims the Word.
Joby Martin urges believers to gather where Jesus is made central and the Spirit is welcome.
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Running From God Often Mirrors The Prodigal
Running from God looks like pursuing comfort, avoiding obedience, or ignoring ministry prompts.
The prodigal story shows God often waits for the wanderer to come to their senses and return.
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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?
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Scripture Passage: 1 Kings 19:8-13
Hosts: Pastors Joby Martin, Matt Carter, and Jonathan Vinke
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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