Stand Firm and Act Like Men: Becoming the Man You Were Created to Be Instead of Who the World Says You Are is a powerful, straight-talking guide from bestselling pastor and author Joby Martin, written with Charles Martin. Released on October 7, 2025, this instant New York Times bestseller challenges today’s confusion about masculinity and calls men to return to a biblical understanding of manhood.
Pastor Joby reminds readers that true strength isn’t found in appearances or achievements but in surrender to Christ. Real men of God lead with humility, serve their families, put on the full armor of God, and stand firm against the lies that divide our culture and weaken our faith.
Drawing from 1 Corinthians 16:13, “Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.”, Joby walks men through what Scripture says about who they are and how they’re called to live. With honesty and conviction, he invites readers to reclaim biblical manhood, strengthen their families, and take their place as spiritual leaders in their homes, churches, and communities.
Stand Firm and Act Like Men is more than a book, it’s a rallying cry for men to live with courage, integrity, and love in a world that’s forgotten what true manhood means.
“Joby challenges men to lead with courage, humility, and faith. This book doesn’t just call you out — it calls you up: for your family, your team, and the world. For that, I’m truly grateful.”
“Every preacher needs a preacher, and I decided Pastor Joby Martin would be ‘my preacher’ years ago, not just because he is one of the best Bible teachers alive, but because he is a good man. And you are about to read what I believe might be his life message. Reality is undefeated: where men fulfill their callings, everything flourishes, and where men do not, everything burns. This is the best possible outlay of God’s calling for men to STAND FIRM, AND ACT LIKE MEN.”
