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
238 episodes
#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#223 - Joby Martin // If Dad Loves Mom First, Everyone Flourishes
We explore why the surest way to bless your kids is to love their mom first, grounding the call in Ephesians 5 and everyday practices that build a secure home. We offer clear steps to reorder time, protect honor, and parent from unity rather th...
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Episode 223
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#222 - Joby Martin // How A Father’s Lavish Love Can Change A Home
We walk through the Prodigal Son to show how godly dads hold firm boundaries while leading with lavish grace. We confront control, pride, and the need to be right, and replace them with humility, celebration, and the steady pursuit of our kids’...
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Episode 222
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#221 - Joby Martin // Raising Kids With Scripture And Community
We call dads to own the discipleship of their children and show how two steady practices—local church involvement and praying Scripture—shape a child’s faith and choices. Stories, specific Psalms, and practical steps show why community and God’...
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Episode 221
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6:26
#220 - Joby Martin // The Weight Of A Father’s Words
We unpack why a father’s words carry unique weight and how careless speech can wound while wise speech heals. Through Proverbs and the story of Isaac, Jacob, and Esau, we show how to bless children intentionally and repair harm with honest repe...
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Episode 220
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#219 - Joby Martin // Godly Fatherhood: Kindness, Discipline, And Lasting Influence
We explore why Scripture ties a father’s joy to children walking in truth and how a dad’s tone and habits shape a child’s view of God. We anchor discipline in kindness, move from compliance to relationship, and map practical steps to earn influ...
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Episode 219
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#218 - Kyle Thompson // He is Not Vengeful, but Forgiving
We unpack Job 31:29–30 to show why respectable men refuse vengeance and choose forgiveness, even when wronged. Real cases and Scripture reveal how mercy forms trustworthy husbands and steadies homes.• Job 31 as a lens for respectability...
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Episode 218
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5:53
#217 - Kyle Thompson // He Shows Consistent Generosity and Contentment Over Greed
We trace how Job 31 shapes a man’s respectability through consistent generosity and deep contentment, especially in marriage. We confront the trap of greed, reflect on Solomon’s warnings, and share practical steps to loosen our grip on gold and...
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Episode 217
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5:08
#216 - Kyle Thompson // He Treats Others Respectably
We explore how a man becomes respectable by treating others with dignity, justice, and truth, drawing from Job 31, Proverbs 14, James 1, Zechariah 7, Ephesians 4, and 2 Corinthians 5. Respect is framed as active obedience to God, not mere manne...
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Episode 216
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5:09
#215 - Kyle Thompson // He Protects His Eyes, Mind, and Faithfulness
We lay out why a man’s respectability in marriage begins with a covenant of the eyes, moves through a disciplined mind, and culminates in faithful action. Using Job 31 and Jesus’ words on the heart, we show how “small” compromises grow teeth an...
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Episode 215
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#214 - Kyle Thompson // He Walks in Honesty
We sharpen the core of respectability by tracing it to the fear of God and the resolve to walk in honesty. Job 31 reframes integrity as a path, not a performance, with practical steps for men who want trust that lasts.• the Daily Blade’...
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Episode 214
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#213 - Joby Martin // How Men Show Value: Ephesians 5 Applied
We break down Ephesians 5 with a straight call to husbands: love your wives as Christ loved the church. We outline how to show value with boundaries, words, time and attention, and we dare you to ask the hard question and listen without defense...
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Episode 213
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5:54