Deepen with Pastor Joby Martin

When the Brook Dries Up - S22E1

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Jul 21, 2025
Ever felt spiritually dry despite doing everything right? This conversation dives into the discomfort God uses for growth. It examines the importance of perseverance and preparation in faith, especially during tough seasons. Listeners are encouraged to embrace discomfort and overcome cultural injustices. The journey of figures like Elijah highlights the value of spiritual obscurity for personal growth. Discover how true discipleship can transform your connection with God, even when it feels like you're in a desert.
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INSIGHT

Dry Seasons Are Normal

  • Dry seasons are normal across relationships, including with God.
  • They ebb and flow and don't define the relationship.
ANECDOTE

A Scare That Provoked Desperate Prayer

  • A sudden scare with JP's dilated pupil moved Joby from casual to desperate prayer.
  • Crises can reveal complacency and ignite urgent dependence on God.
INSIGHT

Drying Brooks Detach Our Hands

  • God sometimes removes comforts to pry our hands off worldly anchors.
  • The brook drying can be God's tool to redirect trust to him.
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