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
249 episodes
#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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4:54
#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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6:12
#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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6:25
#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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7:04
#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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5:49
#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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6:12
#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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5:30
#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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5:56
#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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5:28
#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
#238 - Kyle Thompson // Your Way’s Better
We trace a path from metal to pop to show why worship is bigger than genre and how God uses simple lyrics to carry deep truth. Forrest Frank’s “Your Ways Better” becomes a doorway to Psalm 38, Deuteronomy 31:6, and a clear call to repent and ch...
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Episode 238
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6:41
#237 - Kyle Thompson // Blame Jesus
We challenge cultural Christianity and open up what counts as worship, using Drew Parker’s “Blame Jesus” to trace the Prodigal Son’s return and the shocking mercy of God. Grace replaces checklists, identity shifts from self-made to redeemed, an...
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Episode 237
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6:25
#236 - Kyle Thompson // Awake and Alive
We explore how worship stretches beyond a narrow genre and why a rock anthem can fuel a faithful life. Skillet’s “Awake and Alive” becomes a lens for spiritual warfare, Scripture as weapon, and living new in Christ with courage.• wideni...
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Episode 236
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6:59
#235 - Kyle Thompson // Death Defeated
We trace a bluegrass worship song that quotes Revelation and 1 Corinthians to show a bigger view of Jesus and a wider view of worship. Scripture drives the melody as we follow the Lion and the Lamb from throne room to empty tomb, and call men t...
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Episode 235
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5:42
#234 - Kyle Thompson // Stigmata
We widen the frame on worship and show how a metal track can carry deep biblical truth. Convictions’ “Stigmata” becomes a pathway through the Psalms, Isaiah 53, John 20, and the Lord’s Prayer, proving worship is bigger than CCM and rooted in th...
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Episode 234
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6:50
#233 - Joby Martin // When Grace Leads, Work Changes
We close our week on glorifying God at work by calling men to put people before profit and love before mere output. Grounded in the Great Commandment, we show how grace enables firm, honest, and kind leadership that values souls while pursuing ...
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Episode 233
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6:18
#232 - Joby Martin // How To Honor God On The Job Through Silence, Integrity, And Steady Joy
We press into a simple but sharp practice for honoring God at work: do everything without complaining or arguing, and let silence and integrity turn heads. Scripture, not spin, guides how we use our words, shape culture, and carry one life acro...
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Episode 232
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5:36
#231 - Joby Martin // How To Be A Faithful Witness At Work
We explore how work itself glorifies God and why excellence and witness go hand in hand. We walk through Acts 1:8 and the Great Commission to show how the Spirit empowers us to share the gospel in everyday moments on the job.• work as w...
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Episode 231
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6:20
#230 - Joby Martin // Measured By Faithfulness, Not Titles Or Paychecks
We explore how everyday work becomes worship when we aim our effort at the Lord, not human approval. Colossians 3 and the Parable of the Talents reshape motivation, excellence, and stewardship for the modern workplace.• Word as spiritua...
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Episode 230
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5:43
#229 - Joby Martin // Glorify God At Work
We challenge the myth of a sacred secular divide and cast a practical vision for work as worship. From Genesis to the job site, we show how men join God in bringing order from chaos through their daily craft.• the cultural mandate and w...
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Episode 229
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5:47
#228 - Josh Howerton // Let All You Do Be Done In Love
We trace the five commands to men in 1 Corinthians 16 to their center in love, showing how obedience flows from delight in Jesus rather than fear. A tender adoption story reveals how being loved creates people who love, and we end with a simple...
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Episode 228
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12:25
#227 - Josh Howerton // Power Before Purpose
We explore what “be strong” means in 1 Corinthians 16 and why Jesus tells his followers to stay and receive power before they go. We link Word and Spirit, show how Paul led in Corinth without relying on polish, and offer a simple prayer that Go...
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Episode 227
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9:17
#226 - Josh Howerton // The Hard Thing You’re Afraid To Do, Done Anyway
We explore courage as a core part of biblical manhood and challenge the myth that faith and fear cannot coexist. Josh shares raw moments of anxiety in ministry and points to Joshua and Jesus as models for obedience under pressure.• the ...
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Episode 226
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8:42
#225 - Josh Howerton // Resisting Pressure With The Power Of The Spirit
We call men to stand firm in a world that keeps pressing them into its mold, and we point to the Spirit’s power as the true footing. Scripture, story, and a clear charge help us resist stubborn pride while choosing courageous love.• the...
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Episode 225
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#224 - Josh Howerton // Be Watchful
We trace Paul’s charge to “be watchful” back to Ezekiel’s watchman and apply it to four spheres men must guard: heart, family, church, and culture. We move from theology to action with practical steps, prayers, and a sober call to responsibilit...
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Episode 224
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16:45