#362 - Joby Martin // Real Prosperity Starts When You Abide In Christ

Prosperity is a loaded word, and Psalm 1 doesn’t let us keep shallow definitions. We slow down on the image of a man who becomes like a tree planted by streams of water, steady through heat, fruitful in season, and unwithered over time. That picture raises a hard, honest question: are we actually rooted in what can sustain us, or are we chasing quick growth with no depth?We connect Psalm 1 to Jesus’ invitation in John 15 to abide in Him. Using vivid garden language, we talk about the real work of spiritual growth: killing what poisons your relationship with Christ and adding what brings life. That means rejecting “Christless Christianity” that turns faith into mere self-improvement, and instead staying attached to the vine through prayer, worship, Bible study, sermons, and daily spiritual disciplines that form resilient men.Then we redefine what it means to prosper. Sometimes God gives tangible gifts, but never in a way that drives a wedge between us and Him. Like a good Father, He gives what deepens our love for the Giver, not what replaces Him. The episode lands on a clear takeaway: prosperity is ultimately getting Jesus, no matter the outcome, and that kind of life produces fruit that lasts.If this challenged your definition of success, subscribe, share it with a brother who needs deeper roots, and leave a five-star rating and review so more men can get equipped for the fight.Support the showWant to connect? Email [email protected]