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What does it actually mean to “act like a man” in today’s culture—and how has the Church gotten it wrong?

In this powerful conversation on March or Die Show, Jeremy Stalnecker sits down with Joby Martin, founder and lead pastor of Church of eleven22, to unpack biblical masculinity, responsibility, leadership, and the dangerous extremes men are being pushed toward.

Joby shares his raw testimony, from a broken home and a life-changing camp experience to planting one of the fastest-growing churches in America and explains why true manhood is rooted in responsibility, service, and love, not passivity or chest-beating hyper-masculinity.

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John listens to one of his daughter's favorite podcasts and ponders why someone would want to buy Hitler's old car.

Meanwhile, Jonnie resolves to be mediocre in 2026 and tells us how both President Bushes had embarrassing moments exactly 10 years apart.

Plus, a conversation about not losing hope when a season of life ends, and the importance of trusting God.

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This episode is part 43 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus tells a story of a man who wants ot be king, who goes away to make himself king and leaves 10 servants each with 3 months wages. They each handle it differently.

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Episode Summary:

Emotional Exhaustion and holiday burnout are very real experiences. Today we’re going to be talking about the post-holiday aftermath that many of us feel for a myriad of reasons. We are going to cover expectations—unmet and unspoken; the subsequent disappointment which follows and the straight up exhaustion of making Christmas happen for our loved ones. If we don’t pause for a moment following the holidays, we rush headlong into the long winter months with unresolved sadness, which impacts our mental and emotional well-being, making those January blues stronger.

Our goal today is to equip you with space to process what happened or didn’t happen, reminders that you are not alone, and practical hope-filled tools to apply to the post-holiday aftermath you may be experiencing.

Quotables from the episode:

• The living room is scattered with wrapping paper, ornaments are askew on the tree, and a fine layer of dust covers everything. Family has wandered off to pursue individual pursuits and you’re sitting alone. You did it. You curated gifts based on personal interests and desires. You planned special meals and made the once-a-year Christmas treats. But now the exhaustion sets in. You wonder if your family appreciates your effort, and you question whether it’s worth it. Crawling into bed and skipping the big family get together later that day sounds great. Instead, you pull yourself up and put another foot in front of the other. “Do the next thing,” you whisper, but wonder if you actually can. Today we are talking about How to Heal from Emotional Burnout and Holiday Exhaustion.
• Emotional burnout and holiday exhaustion is a real experience that many of us deal with. It can start as early as October or November and lingers into January.
• I love the reminders in Psalm 46 to be still, but it can be so hard to do. But when I keep reading, I see that knowing God and bringing him glory helps me frame being still inside the comforting knowledge that God is with me through it all. It’s the “all” that trips us up during the holidays. How do we determine how much or how little to do? How do we manage our expectations within the framework of stillness wrapped in God’s presence?
• One of the contributing factors in emotional exhaustion and holiday burnout comes from a motive to serve others and to create a special experience for them. It’s a good and noble desire to do this. The gift of hospitality, even to our own families, is a special way to show them God’s love. That’s where my desire comes from: I want to show my family love by doing for them.  But when we neglect the best thing, we find ourselves running through the holidays in our own strength, which creates emotional burnout and holiday exhaustion.
• I love the sisters, Mary and Martha, found in Luke 10:38-42. These two women show us how to both serve and be still.
• I’ve never liked how Martha is shown as wrong and Mary as right. If we take the time to read what Jesus said, we learn there is a good way and a better way. Martha had good motives in serving Jesus and the other guests. In the context of healing from holiday exhaustion and emotional burnout, the desire to create a beautiful holiday experience is a good desire. Martha’s mistake was her unspoken expectation that her sister should be helping her create this amazing experience for the Lord.
• However, Mary spent her time listening at the feet of Jesus. While it looked like she was doing nothing, she shows us how being still is an active response. Spending time with Jesus is a better desire. It changes us from the inside out. Let’s explore how to hold both the good and the better in the same space and time.
• I’ve always had mixed feelings when it comes to the account of Mary and Martha. I want to be a Mary, but I definitely relate to Martha’s personally as a

Adoption stories, Christian identity, and healing from trauma take center stage as singer, speaker, and author Tammy Joy shares her powerful testimony of being born with a cleft lip and palate in the mountains of Guatemala and finding a forever family through adoption. Her journey—from near death to divine intervention, faith, and redemption—reveals how God transforms deep wounds into lasting purpose.

In this episode, Tammy reflects on her memoir Beautifully Scarred, her faith-filled adoption story, and how being “chosen twice” shaped her understanding of identity, belonging, and God’s relentless love.

Highlights

• Tammy Joy’s miraculous survival after being born with a cleft lip and palate in Guatemala

• The divine intervention that led her from the mountains to an orphanage

• Being adopted into a loving family and navigating identity as an adoptee

• What it means to be “chosen twice”—by God and by family

• How faith reframed pain, scars, and unanswered questions

• Why adoption is both beautiful and layered

• The heart behind her book Beautifully Scarred

• Tammy’s vision for the story to become a film

• How Scripture, especially Psalm 139, shaped her healing journey

• The purpose behind her 5-day YouVersion devotional

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• Beautifully Scarred — Tammy Joy

• Psalm 139:13–18

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Today’s Bible Verse – Philippians 1:12-13 (NIV)

 "Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel. As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ."

Ever wondered if your struggles have purpose? In Philippians 1:12–13, the Apostle Paul encourages believers by revealing how his imprisonment—what looked like a setback—was actually part of God’s plan to advance the gospel. This verse reminds us that even in pain or limitation, God is working through us for His glory.

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Meet Today’s Host: Chaka Heinze

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Chaka Heinze is a Christian writer, speaker, and passionate Bible teacher. She serves on the Prayer and Healing Ministry at her local church and mentors young women in their walk with Christ.

After the heartbreaking loss of her 11-year-old son, Landen, Chaka encountered the life-changing depth of God’s love and compassion—a message she now shares with others navigating grief, healing, and spiritual growth.

She and her husband of 26 years are raising five children, from college-age to preschoolers. A trained attorney, Chaka also specializes in the fine art of peacekeeping (especially between siblings).

Learn more or follow her journey: ChakaHeinze.com

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Connect with God — on Abide, a Christian meditation app that provides a biblically grounded place to experience peace and progress in your relationship with Christ. Use this biblical meditation, narrated by James Seawood, to center yourself on the truth in God's word. God’s Word is sweeter than honey! Meditate on Psalm 119:15-16. Allow the music & nature sounds, deep breathing, prayer, and scripture help you connect with God in a new way. 

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There are seasons when we stand at the edge of the unknown and wish God would show us more—more clarity, more confirmation, more of what’s ahead. Uncertainty can feel even louder at night when everything is quiet but our minds are racing with questions, fears, and “what ifs.”

But God rarely gives us the full map. Instead, He gives us step-by-step guidance. Psalm 119:105 reminds us that His Word is like a lamp—it doesn’t floodlight the entire road, but it illuminates the next step.

And that’s where faith grows: not in seeing everything, but in trusting the One who does. God already knows the turns, the delays, and the destination. Tonight, you don’t need the whole road. You only need enough light for the next step—and God promises to provide it.

TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE

“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” — Psalm 119:105

YOUR NIGHTLY PRAYER

Dear God,
Tonight we come to You with uncertainty and questions we can’t answer. We want clarity because we think it will make us feel safe. But tonight, we choose to trust You instead. Thank You for the reminder that Your Word is the light on our path when the road feels unclear.

When fear creeps in, help us lean into Your Word. Give us courage to take the next step You place before us, and strength to loosen our grip on control. Remind us that You are already where we are going—You’ve already prepared the road ahead, and You will guide us one step at a time.

Fill our hearts with peace as we rest tonight. We surrender what we cannot see and trust Your plans are greater than our plans.
In Your name we pray,
Amen.

THREE THINGS TO MEDITATE UPON

1. God gives light for today.
   He doesn’t always reveal the whole road, but He always gives enough light for the next faithful step.

2. Faith is stepping before you see.
   Trust isn’t having all the answers—it’s believing God is already ahead of you, guiding every turn.

3. God’s Word is sufficient for what’s next.
   When the path feels uncertain, return to Scripture and ask: “Lord, what is the next step You’re lighting for me?”

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A Prayer for Peaceful Sleep by Paige Collins

Few things unsettle a mother’s heart like a child waking in the night, frightened and inconsolable.
In this episode by Paige Collins, we talk honestly about that ache, the helplessness we feel in the dark hours, and the responsibility we carry as mothers who long to protect our children.

Psalm 4:8 reminds us of a powerful truth: our children’s safety does not rest on our vigilance, worry, or late-night searching for answers. It rests in God alone. While we take practical steps to care for our children, we are also invited to stand in spiritual authority—anchoring our parenting in prayer and God’s promises.

Reference: Psalm 4:8

Prayer: Heavenly Father, as a mother covered by Your grace, I boldly declare Your promise of Psalm 4:8 over my child tonight, that my child will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone make him dwell in safety. I ask you to guard my child’s mind and spirit against nightmares, night terrors, and every harmful influence, and replace his/her fears and worries, with your perfect peace and supernatural comfort. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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