Stand Firm and ACT Like Men: Becoming the Man You Were Created to Be Instead of Who the World Says You Are

By Joby Martin

Book Overview

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

From a bestselling author and pastor, a straight-talk, no-nonsense guide to becoming the man God calls you to be.

We've all seen the headlines. Masculinity is in crisis. Men are lost. What's the matter with men? We are confused about what masculinity is and what roles men play in our culture.

Manhood, says Joby Martin, is harder than ever because we have forgotten what true masculinity looks like. Real, Biblical manhood is not about driving big trucks, having the biggest guns, or hunting the biggest buck. (Though he's a big fan of all of those, truth be told.) True men of God surrender themselves before the cross, serve and lead their families, put on the full armor of God, and stand guard against the lies that threaten to tear our churches and our culture apart.

In this book, Pastor Joby walks through what the Bible means when it says, 'be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong, and let all that you do be done in love' (1 Corinthians 16:13). He guides readers through what scripture says about who men are, how they should act, and what it means to be a man in today's culture, and he asks tough questions about how God calls men to respond.

Stand Firm and Act Like Men is a call for men to rediscover Biblical manhood in their churches and cities, and to love, serve, and support their families and one another.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1546008217
• ISBN13: 9781546008217
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: Faithwords
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 3.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Every Christian Man Should Read This

Stand Firm and Act Like Men is one of the best books I've read on biblical masculinity. In a world that constantly tries to redefine what it means to be a man, this book points you back to Scripture and reminds you who God created you to be. What I appreciated most was that it doesn't promote arrogance or toughness for the sake of toughness. Instead, it challenges men to lead with humility, courage, integrity, and a servant's heart. Every chapter encouraged me to examine my own life as a husband, father, leader, and follower of Christ. The writing is straightforward, practical, and firmly rooted in the Bible. Rather than following cultural trends, it consistently points to God's design for men. It convicted me in areas where I needed to grow while also encouraging me to pursue the man God has called me to be. I highly recommend this book to any Christian man who wants to strengthen his faith, lead his family well, and live with purpose. It's the kind of book I'll come back to more than once and one I'll be recommending to other men.