The Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson
The Daily Blade, hosted by Pastor Joby Martin of the Church of Eleven22 and Kyle Thompson of Undaunted.Life, is a short-form devotional show that equips Christians to apply the Word of God to their everyday lives.
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Episodes
264 episodes
#263 - Joby Martin // Shepherds, Haste, And A Changed Life
We trace the shepherds’ rush to Bethlehem and the way a real encounter with Jesus turns silent belief into bold obedience. Practical prompts help us name what must change now—money, friends, words, and habits—so we walk into an abundant life de...
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Episode 263
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#262 - Joby Martin // An Angel Announces Good News That Still Stands Today
We trace the angel’s message in Luke 2 to show why the gospel is real news that ends fear and births joy for all people. From Bethlehem’s manger to the cross, we explain the great exchange and why Jesus changes everything about everything.<...
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Episode 262
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#261 - Joby Martin // Shepherds, Angels, And The Courage To Act
We read Luke 2 and unpack why the shepherds feared the appearance of an angel and why the first words were “fear not.” We draw a straight line from fear that freezes to faith that moves, and we invite you to take the next courageous step.
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Episode 261
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#260 - Joby Martin // If Shepherds Made The Cut, So Do You
We trace a clear line from Luke 2 to our lives: God chooses overlooked people for meaningful work. Shepherds, fishermen, and the condemned find hope, identity, and purpose in Jesus, not pedigree.• the Daily Blade mission to equip men fo...
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Episode 260
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#259 - Joby Martin // What Looks Like A Detour Might Be God’s Road
We reframe Luke 2 as a starting line, not a finish line, showing how God’s sovereignty turns unwanted detours into purposeful steps. From Caesar’s census to Joseph’s trials, we point to a hope that holds through soreness, stress, and the road a...
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Episode 259
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#258 - Kyle Thompson // Mary, Did You Know?
We explore the theology inside Mary Did You Know through Luke 1 and the moment Mary meets Gabriel, tracing how limited knowledge meets courageous faith. We close with a practical call to honor Christ with trust and obedience in the everyday.
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Episode 258
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#257 - Kyle Thompson // O Come, O Come Emmanuel
We trace the ancient roots and fierce hope of O Come, O Come Emmanuel, moving from the O Antiphons to Isaiah, 1 Corinthians, and Hebrews to show why “God with us” ransoms captives and shatters death’s sting. We point listeners to a modern take ...
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Episode 257
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#256 - Kyle Thompson // Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
We trace the longing for a Messiah from Abraham to Malachi to Christmas, then show how Christ’s reign within reshapes a life. A classic carol becomes a guide to hope, freedom from fear, and the daily work of sanctification.• sword of th...
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Episode 256
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#255 - Kyle Thompson // What Child is This?
We trace the rich theology inside What Child Is This, moving from a manger’s question to a cross-shaped answer. William Dix’s illness, the Magi’s search, and Isaiah’s prophecy converge to show Jesus as fully human, fully divine, and the substit...
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Episode 255
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#254 - Kyle Thompson // O Holy Night
We unpack the theology inside O Holy Night, moving from the Luke 2 birth narrative to the hope and freedom promised by Christ. We trace the carol’s history, define the incarnation, and connect its lyrics to Scripture and the gospel’s call to wo...
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Episode 254
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#253 - Joby Martin // Keep Your Eyes On Jesus
We trace Matthew 2 to show why the Magi found Jesus and Herod missed Him, then share simple ways to keep Christ at the center of a noisy Christmas. Along the way we use Home Alone as a playful parable to train our eyes for gospel echoes in ordi...
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Episode 253
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#252 - Joby Martin // Turns Out The Best Gift Isn’t On Sale
We share how gratitude disarms entitlement at Christmas, using Luke 17’s ten lepers to show why returning to say thanks brings deeper wellness. A simple practice—one gratitude item for every year of your life—becomes a tool to reset your heart ...
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Episode 252
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6:48
#251 - Joby Martin // Why Forgiveness Sets You Free At Christmas
We press into a Christmas tip that actually changes hearts: forgive because Christ forgave us. We read Matthew 18, sort out the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation, and walk through a practical debt-ledger exercise to cancel what ...
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Episode 251
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#250 - Joby Martin // Christmas Without The Chaos
We challenge the December rush with a simple shift: schedule your priorities instead of prioritizing a crowded calendar. With Galatians 1 and Ephesians 5 as anchors, we choose to please God over people, find rest in Jesus, and aim for heaven’s ...
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Episode 250
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#249 - Joby Martin // How Wise Spending Turns Christmas Into Real Life
We unpack how to “win at Christmas” by rejecting consumerism, embracing contentment, and aligning money with faith. Drawing from 1 Timothy 6, we share ten practical ways to spend wisely, give generously, and enjoy what God provides without regr...
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Episode 249
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#248 - Kyle Thompson // Fall on Your Knees
We trace how Holy Name’s “Fall on Your Knees” pairs heavy sound with humble worship and map each lyric moment to Scripture for clarity and conviction. We close with a clear call to bow to Jesus as Lord and invite men to spread the word....
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Episode 248
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#247 - Kyle Thompson // Multiplied
We challenge narrow ideas of worship by tracing how a live performance of Needtobreathe’s “Multiplied” led to real surrender and joy. Scripture frames the lyrics, emotion finds its place, and we invite men to offer their whole selves in praise....
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Episode 247
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#246 - Kyle Thompson // What It Comes To
We challenge narrow views of worship by unpacking verse three of the OC Supertones’ What It Comes To and tracing each line to Scripture. From the war with the flesh to the triumph of the resurrection, we show how unexpected genres can carry dee...
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Episode 246
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#245 - Kyle Thompson // Graves
We explore how “Graves” by KB and Brandon Lake expands the boundaries of worship while staying anchored in Scripture. From Ezekiel’s dry bones to Paul’s letters, we trace the thread of regeneration and why men need songs that preach resurrectio...
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Episode 245
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#244 - Kyle Thompson // On My Knees
We widen the lens on worship by looking past radio formulas to find biblical truth in Red Clay Strays’ “On My Knees.” We tie kneeling, anxiety, and gratitude to Psalm 95, Philippians 4, and Ephesians 2, and show how grace, not works, fuels true...
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Episode 244
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#243 - Joby Martin // Carry Your Friends To Jesus
We challenge men to become friends who fight for each other with Scripture and prayer, not just sentiment. Five traits shape that calling: a life worth imitating, wisdom, loving confrontation, relentless intercession, and the resolve to carry a...
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Episode 243
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#242 - Joby Martin // Carry The Mat
We call men to move beyond feelings and into decisive action that carries brothers into the presence of Jesus. Drawing from Mark 2, we show how borrowed faith, practical service, and steady courage transform crisis care into real healing.
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Episode 242
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#241 - Joby Martin // Love That Risks Offense To Rescue A Friend
We call men to real accountability that rescues, not shallow comfort that enables harm. Using Scripture, we show how to confront with courage and love so brothers grow strong together.• the sword of the Spirit as our primary weapon ...
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Episode 241
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#240 - Joby Martin // Wise Friends Make You Stronger
We explore why wisdom is the greatest gift friends can offer, drawing from Proverbs to show how lived obedience shapes faith, choices, and character. We challenge each other to align daily life with God’s Word so our friends grow wiser by walki...
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Episode 240
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#239 - Joby Martin // Follow Me As I Follow Christ
We turn friendship into a calling, asking if our lives are worth imitating and how to become the kind of brother others can safely follow. Using the Shema—heart, soul, mind, and strength—we map practical steps that make imitation doable, durabl...
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Episode 239
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5:09