The Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson

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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March 13 · 6 min
#313 - Kyle Thompson // TOXIC vs. TETHERED: Godly Conviction
We confront the claim that conviction is intolerance and argue for tethered masculinity shaped by Scripture, not approval. Daniel 3 anchors the call to stand when culture demands we kneel. • defining tethered masculinity as submission to Scripture • why modern “tolerance” often blesses sin • Psalm 97:10 and hating evil without hatred for people • Daniel 3 as a model of noncompliance to idols • the “even if not” courage of faithful men • refusing cultural pressure, labels, and threats • reflection questions to test your tethered convictions Before you go, if you want to help equip other men for the fight, share this podcast around and leave us a five star rating and review Support the show Want to connect? Email communication@coe22.com
March 12 · 5 min
#312 - Kyle Thompson // TOXIC vs. TETHERED: Godly Protection
We test the claim that male strength is a weapon of intimidation and offer a better path: tethered masculinity anchored to Scripture. Through the story of Ruth and Boaz, we show how reverence, awareness, and protection turn power into shelter. • defining tethered masculinity as strength submitted to Scripture • assessing cultural claims about toxic aggression and patriarchal abuse • comparing childhood bullying and villain tropes with virtuous models • walking through Ruth 2 and Boaz’s protective actions • contrasting untethered intimidation with tethered protection • practical reflection questions to anchor strength to God’s will Before you go, if you want to help equip other men for the fight, share this podcast around and leave us a five star rating and review Support the show Want to connect? Email communication@coe22.com
March 11 · 5 min
#311 - Kyle Thompson // TOXIC vs. TETHERED: Godly Emotions
We put “toxic stoicism” on trial and measure cultural claims against Scripture. David’s laments and Jesus’ tears point to a better standard: governed emotions under God, not suppression or chaos. • defining tethered masculinity as submission to Scripture • separating ancient Stoicism from modern stoic traits • examining the cultural claim that stoicism equals suppression • consequences of unprocessed emotions for men • learning lament from Psalm 13 • seeing holy grief in John 11 where Jesus wept • practicing governed emotions instead of repression • questions to assess your emotional discipleship Before you go, if you want to help equip other men for the fight, share this podcast around and leave us a five star rating and review Support the show Want to connect? Email communication@coe22.com
March 10 · 5 min
#310 - Kyle Thompson // TOXIC vs. TETHERED: Godly Leadership
We push back on the claim that masculine leadership is always oppressive by opening Ephesians 5 and tracing the shape of Christlike, sacrificial headship. We define tethered masculinity as authority submitted to Scripture that yields care, order, and flourishing. • the culture’s claim about patriarchy and oppression • where oppression is real when leadership is untethered • Ephesians 5 read in full context for husbands and wives • Christ’s model of sacrifice, service and protection • God’s ordering of the home and its purpose • practical contrasts between untethered and tethered outcomes • reflection questions for men on love and submission Before you go, if you want to help equip other men for the fight, share this podcast around and leave us a five star rating and review Support the show Want to connect? Email communication@coe22.com
March 9 · 5 min
#309 - Kyle Thompson // TOXIC vs. TETHERED: Godly Aggression
We take on the label “toxic masculinity” and set a clearer standard: tethered masculinity, where a man’s identity and actions submit to the authority of Scripture. We walk through John 2 to show how righteous, restrained aggression serves God’s purposes rather than ego. • definition of tethered masculinity as submission to Scripture • critique of the cultural claim that aggression is toxic • contrast between untethered and tethered strength • Jesus in John 2 as a model of righteous aggression • principles of premeditation, jurisdiction and restraint • questions for self-examination on motive and submission • encouragement to anchor strength in God’s word Before you go, if you want to help equip other men for the fight, share this podcast around and leave us a five star rating and review Support the show Want to connect? Email communication@coe22.com
March 6 · 7 min
#308 - Joby Martin // Saved By Faith, Formed For The Kingdom
We trace Paul’s answer to a hard question: why did God give the Law if salvation comes by faith in Christ. We show how the Law acts as a map and a mirror, then move to our adoption, imputed righteousness, the kingdom call, and unity in Jesus. • purpose of the Law as guardian and guide • Law as map for holy living • Law as mirror exposing sin and need • promise to Abraham fulfilled in Christ • adoption as sons and shared inheritance • imputed righteousness and full gospel • gospel of the kingdom and mission • unity in Christ across all divisions Before you go, if you want to help equip other men for the fight, share this podcast around and leave us a five star rating and review Support the show Want to connect? Email communication@coe22.com
March 5 · 5 min
#307 - Joby Martin // Jesus Fulfills The Promise So We Can Carry It Forward
We trace Paul’s case in Galatians 3 that God’s promise to Abraham centers on Christ and was never annulled by the law. That blessing moves outward, not inward, sending us to be salt, light, and part of the rescue team with Jesus’ presence as our strength. • promise to Abraham fulfilled in Christ • promise precedes the law by 430 years • Genesis 12 blessing aimed at all families • Matthew’s arc from magi to Great Commission • rescued people becoming the rescue team • moving from cul de sac to conduit • Jesus’ presence with us to the end Before you go, if you want to help equip other men for the fight, share this podcast around and leave us a five star rating and review Support the show Want to connect? Email communication@coe22.com
March 4 · 5 min
#306 - Joby Martin // Faith Over Earning
We explore Galatians 3:10–14 and show why salvation cannot be earned, only received by faith in Christ who became a curse for us. We contrast imputed righteousness with performance-based religion and point to the only answer that stands on judgment day. • reading and framing Galatians 3:10–14 • curse of the law and the limits of works • acceptance before obedience as the gospel order • salvation as grace through faith, not earning • imputed righteousness versus imparted grace • critique of resume religion and false assurance • the thief on the cross as a model of faith • the Spirit as gift and guarantee • practical freedom that flows from grace Before you go, if you want to help equip other men for the fight, share this podcast around and leave us a five star rating and review Support the show Want to connect? Email communication@coe22.com
March 3 · 6 min
#305 - Joby Martin // No One Gets Grandfathered Into Heaven
We trace Paul’s claim that those who have faith in Jesus are the sons of Abraham, then clarify how Scripture and headlines use the word Israel in different ways. We call listeners to center first-tier faith over secondary politics and to trust the God who keeps promises. • Galatians 3:7–9 read and explained • Faith as the basis for belonging to Abraham’s family • Israel defined as people, land, government, and the faithful • Rejection of antisemitism and call to share the gospel • Significance of Jerusalem and the Mount of Olives in prophecy • Distinguishing governments from God’s covenant promises • Clarifying “all Israel will be saved” as the faithful in Christ • Grafted theology over replacement theology • Salvation by faith alone, not heritage • First-tier doctrines vs secondary political opinions • God’s promises fulfilled in Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection Before you go, if you want to help equip other men for the fight, share this podcast around and leave us a five star rating and review Support the show Want to connect? Email communication@coe22.com
March 2 · 5 min
#304 - Joby Martin // Faith Alone, Not Works
We walk through Galatians 3:1–6 and confront how a church that began by the Spirit drifted toward rule-keeping. Abraham’s faith becomes our lens to see why righteousness is credited, not earned, and why the finished work of Jesus settles our standing with God. • Galatians 3:1–6 read and unpacked • why Paul calls the Galatians bewitched • faith versus works and the danger of adding • Abraham’s righteousness before the law • clarity on deconstruction and assurance • the gospel summarized from Romans 3:9–26 • practical steps to stay grounded in grace Before you go, if you want to help equip other men for the fight, share this podcast around and leave us a five star rating and review Support the show Want to connect? Email communication@coe22.com
February 27 · 5 min
#303 - Kyle Thompson // HUNGER for the Word: Meat over Milk
We push men to move from spiritual milk to solid food by unpacking Hebrews 5:11–14 and exposing the comfort that keeps churches full of grown infants. We lay out two actions: feed on Scripture daily and find a church that serves truth over entertainment. • Hebrews 5:11–14 read and explained • indictment of immaturity and stagnation • modern excuses that keep men passive • solid food as trained discernment • daily practice to apply Scripture • leaving ear-tickling, personality-driven churches • choosing expository, truth-centered leadership • personal responsibility for growth and family formation Before you go, if you want to help equip other men for the fight, share this podcast around and leave us a five star rating and review Support the show Want to connect? Email communication@coe22.com
February 26 · 6 min
#302 - Kyle Thompson // HUNGER for the Word: Eat the Scroll
We call men to move from skimming the Bible to feeding on it, using Ezekiel 3 to show why Scripture must become our daily food and our sharpest weapon. The honey-on-tablets story shows how God shapes desire so truth becomes sweet, not just required. • the sword of the Spirit as the primary weapon • Ezekiel’s context in exile and calling • eat the scroll as a model for engagement • sweetness and weight in God’s Word • rabbinic honey practice to shape desire • shifting from rote duty to real appetite • simple steps to meditate, obey, and return • charge to build daily, sustainable habits Before you go, if you want to help equip other men for the fight, share this podcast around and leave us a five star rating and review Support the show Want to connect? Email communication@coe22.com
February 25 · 5 min
#301 - Kyle Thompson // HUNGER for the Word: Elijah at the Brook
We call men to redirect appetite from surplus to Scripture, using Elijah’s courage and Jesus’ temptation to show how daily obedience turns scarcity into strength. We trace Israel’s decline, Elijah’s brook, and the power of “It is written” to build readiness. • why God’s Word is the Christian’s primary weapon • Israel’s decline from Solomon to Ahab and Jezebel • Elijah’s obedience and just‑in‑time provision at Cherith • the danger of surplus and the gift of scarcity • Jesus’ temptation and the power of “It is written” • daily Scripture as preparation for trials • practical charge to study the Word each day Before you go, if you want to help equip other men for the fight, share this podcast around and leave us a five star rating and review Support the show Want to connect? Email communication@coe22.com
February 24 · 5 min
#300 - Kyle Thompson // HUNGER for the Word: Manna for Today
We trace Exodus 16 to show how God uses daily bread to train restless hearts to trust his word. Manna confronts our need to control and invites a rhythm of obedience, gratitude, and dependence that reshapes men for the fight. • sword of the Spirit as our primary weapon • recap of Exodus and Israel’s restless hunger • manna and quail as true provision with limits • daily portion as a test of obedience and trust • the rot of hoarding versus the peace of enough • moving from self-reliance to dependence on God • consuming Scripture and acting on it today • encouragement to gather your portion and apply it Before you go, if you want to help equip other men for the fight, share this podcast around and leave us a five star rating and review Support the show Want to connect? Email communication@coe22.com
February 23 · 5 min
#299 - Kyle Thompson // HUNGER for the Word: Esau’s Trade
We unpack why hunger for God’s Word outlasts quick comfort and how Esau’s choice in Genesis 25 warns us against trading future blessing for short relief. We share simple ways to build appetite for Scripture and strengthen resolve when life feels thin or dark. • the Daily Blade mission and focus on Scripture as a weapon • the theme of hunger for God’s Word across highs and lows • the Genesis 25 story of Esau and Jacob’s trade • how undisciplined appetite leads to foolish decisions • choosing God’s will over instant relief and fleshly cravings • practical steps to grow desire for Scripture and community support • encouragement to use this show as a spark, not a substitute Before you go, if you want to help equip other men for the fight, share this podcast around and leave us a five star rating and review Support the show Want to connect? Email communication@coe22.com
February 20 · 6 min
#298 - Joby Martin // Stop Trying To Earn What’s Already Paid For
We trace Paul’s argument that no one is justified by works of the law and explain how faith in Christ secures a new standing before God. We show how justice and mercy meet at the cross and why grace frees us from spiritual scorekeeping. • context for Galatians and Paul’s claim on justification by faith • why God’s justice demands sin be paid • how the cross satisfies justice and extends mercy • meaning of faith as trust, not mere agreement • double imputation explained in plain words • living by faith rather than performance • works as fruit of grace, not the price • assurance, identity, and freedom in Christ Before you go, if you want to help equip other men for the fight, share this podcast around and leave us a five star rating and review Support the show Want to connect? Email communication@coe22.com
February 19 · 5 min
#297 - Joby Martin // Confront With Courage
We explore Paul’s public confrontation of Peter in Galatians 2 and show how biblical accountability aims at repentance and restoration, not embarrassment. We give a simple framework to discern when to confront, how to do it gently, and why urgency matters for the health of the church. • the sword-of-the-Spirit frame for spiritual fight • reading and unpacking Galatians 2:11–14 • public sin and proportionate public response • Matthew 18: talk to people, not about them • brother or not, sin or preference • deputizing trusted men for real accountability • urgency with mercy: Jude 23’s snatching language • Galatians 6:1: restore in gentleness, guard yourself • love that risks reputation to rescue a friend Before you go, if you want to help equip other men for the fight, share this podcast around and leave us a five star rating and review Support the show Want to connect? Email communication@coe22.com
February 18 · 5 min
#296 - Joby Martin // Sharpened By Submission; Strength In Authority
We trace how God works through authority in Galatians 2:6–10 and why honor and submission unlock real spiritual influence. We apply this to home, church, work, and government, and share a personal story of planting under authority rather than in rebellion. • reading Galatians 2:6–10 and the right hand of fellowship • God’s impartiality alongside appointed roles • honor and voluntary submission to established leaders • the four spheres of authority and their limits • when to appeal to God’s higher authority • evaluating leaders and knowing when to leave • remembering the poor as a shared mission • Peter’s confession and entrusted authority • practical implications for calling and ministry Before you go, if you want to help equip other men for the fight, share this podcast around and leave us a five star rating and review Support the show Want to connect? Email communication@coe22.com
February 17 · 4 min
#295 - Joby Martin // Stand Firm On The Gospel
We open Galatians 2:4–5 and contend for freedom in Christ against false teaching, urging churches to preach Christ crucified and risen. We contrast a truncated gospel with the gospel of the kingdom and explain when faithfulness requires saying no to cultural redefinitions. • standing firm on Galatians 2:4–5 • grace through faith, not works • choosing churches that preach the gospel • gospel of the kingdom beyond private salvation • teaching Scripture on life, marriage, and sexuality • avoiding pet issues and keeping the cross central • being good citizens until conscience forbids • courage to not yield for the sake of others Before you go, if you want to help equip other men for the fight, share this podcast around and leave us a five star rating and review Support the show Want to connect? Email communication@coe22.com
February 16 · 5 min
#294 - Joby Martin // Choose Godly Ambition Over Quick Results
We trace Paul’s path through Galatians 2:1–3 and the Jerusalem Council to show how the early church guarded the gospel of grace. We call men to choose faithful, patient obedience over hurry and to reject adding “extras” to salvation. • the context of Galatians and Judaizers • why Paul brings Titus to Jerusalem • Acts 15 and the Jerusalem Council • Peter’s testimony and grace for Gentiles • James’s decisive question on not adding barriers • godly ambition versus selfish ambition • faithfulness over fame as the true metric • practical questions for daily stewardship Before you go, if you want to help equip other men for the fight, share this podcast around and leave us a five star rating and review Support the show Want to connect? Email communication@coe22.com

The Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson

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#313 - Kyle Thompson // TOXIC vs. TETHERED: Godly Conviction

#312 - Kyle Thompson // TOXIC vs. TETHERED: Godly Protection

#311 - Kyle Thompson // TOXIC vs. TETHERED: Godly Emotions

#310 - Kyle Thompson // TOXIC vs. TETHERED: Godly Leadership

#309 - Kyle Thompson // TOXIC vs. TETHERED: Godly Aggression

#308 - Joby Martin // Saved By Faith, Formed For The Kingdom

#307 - Joby Martin // Jesus Fulfills The Promise So We Can Carry It Forward

#306 - Joby Martin // Faith Over Earning

#305 - Joby Martin // No One Gets Grandfathered Into Heaven

#304 - Joby Martin // Faith Alone, Not Works

#303 - Kyle Thompson // HUNGER for the Word: Meat over Milk

#302 - Kyle Thompson // HUNGER for the Word: Eat the Scroll

#301 - Kyle Thompson // HUNGER for the Word: Elijah at the Brook

#300 - Kyle Thompson // HUNGER for the Word: Manna for Today

#299 - Kyle Thompson // HUNGER for the Word: Esau’s Trade

#298 - Joby Martin // Stop Trying To Earn What’s Already Paid For

#297 - Joby Martin // Confront With Courage

#296 - Joby Martin // Sharpened By Submission; Strength In Authority

#295 - Joby Martin // Stand Firm On The Gospel

#294 - Joby Martin // Choose Godly Ambition Over Quick Results