About this episode
Everyone says they’re “fine”—but what if you’re not? Depression. Fear. Suicide. These are real battles, and the Bible doesn’t shy away from them. In 1 Kings 19, Elijah goes from calling fire down from heaven to collapsing under despair. Pastor Joby Martin and guest Rebecca Maxwell cut through the silence to confront the mental health crisis head-on. You’ll hear raw truth, why the enemy attacks your mind, and how Jesus meets you in the darkest valleys. The question is—will you keep pretending, or will you fight back with the truth of God’s Word? 👉 Take Your Next Step: If you’re walking through a hard season, our Care Ministry would be honored to pray with you, connect you with trusted counselors, and walk alongside you toward hope in Christ. https://coe22.com/care/ ✨ Special Guest: Rebecca Maxwell, LMFT, combines 15 years of ministry experience with clinical counseling to bring biblically grounded mental health care to Jacksonville. She leads a counseling practice, speaks into church communities, and empowers believers to pursue emotional and spiritual well-being grounded in the identity of being beloved. 📣 Episode Mentions: Scripture Passage: 1 Kings 19:1-8 It Doesn’t Make Sense Sermon Series Jesus & Your Mental Health Book, Podcast and Book Study Jacksonville Counseling Services Here Tomorrow - Suicide Prevention Resources 📌 Supplemental Resources From This Week: From Brokenness to Freedom - Mason Story Depression, Suicide, and Hope - Deepen with Pastor Joby Martin S22E6 Elijah Sermon Series 🎙️ What We Discuss: 00:00 - Introduction: Hope for the Hurting 04:35 - Elijah’s Fear and Flight (1 Kings 19:1–2) 11:30 - When Fear Paralyzes (1 Kings 19:3–4) 13:30 - Our Lord Knows How You Feel (Hebrews 4:15) 14:00 - Jesus Tempted Like Us (Matthew 26:38) 14:45 - The Reality of Our Enemy 18:17 - The Enemy’s Schemes (Ephesians 6:10–15) 20:53 - Taking Every Thought Captive (2 Corinthians 10:3–5) 22:11 - Renewing Your Mind (Romans 12:2) 25:36 - Introducing: Rebecca Maxwell, LMFT, 27:22 - The State of Mental Health Today 30:11 - Doing the Next Right Thing 32:13 - Suicide Is Preventable 33:49 - Where Truth Is Found 34:10 - Rejecting the Lies with God’s Word 36:17 - Don’t Walk Alone 36:50 - Encouragement from a Spouse’s Words 39:58 - God’s Care for Elijah (1 Kings 19:5–8) 46:57 - You Are Not Alone 49:48 - 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