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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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We walk through a simple but piercing self-assessment—“If I were the devil, how would I fight me?”—and match that strategy with Scripture and the Armor of God. We use coaching analogies to plan resistance, strengthen brotherhood, and move from drift to discipline. • Word of God as the sword of the Spirit • Core question for self-scouting temptation • Coaching analogies to anticipate attacks • Paul and Peter on Satan’s schemes and vigilance • Practical resistance through Ephesians 6 armor • F...
We draw a hard line between a dulled version of church that sidelines men and a sharper, biblical call that forms men into sacrificial servant leaders. Scripture sets five clear pillars for men—identity, dominion, protection, provision, and headship—and we lay them out with urgency and clarity. • the Word as a weapon that shapes men • why many church environments lose men • five pillars of biblical manhood from scripture • strength redeemed as service and sacrifice • how churches can discipl...
We trace a straight line from worship to warfare: bow before you swing. Through Joshua 5, Psalm 95, and examples from David, Nehemiah, and Jesus, we show why true manhood begins with submission to God, not martial skill. • word of God as the sword of the Spirit • the instinct for battle and protection in men • submission as the root of true strength • Psalm 95 and the posture of worship • Joshua 5: encounter with the commander of the Lord’s army • Jericho’s fall...
We trace why insecure, ungrounded men become dangerous and how Scripture forms men who are steady, trustworthy, and fit to carry weight. Reuben’s rise-and-fall reveals how impulse and insecurity forfeit responsibility, and how grounding in God’s Word restores strength. • the Sword of the Spirit as a man’s primary weapon • the danger of insecurity and overcompensation • Proverbs 25:28 and Psalm 1 as pictures of instability vs stability • Reuben’s impulsivity, sin with Bilhah, and the loss of ...
We lay out why vigilance comes before strength and how Scripture frames the real battle against darkness. We walk through the armor of God and challenge men to stop waiting for one-to-one replacements and step into shared responsibility with love. • sword of the Spirit as our primary weapon • the new book’s foundation in 1 Corinthians 16 and Ephesians 6 • be watchful before be strong as the order of discipleship • naming present darkness and refusing silence • distributed leadership rather t...
We look at Genesis 3 and the first blame shift, then challenge men to trade being right for taking responsibility. Adam hides; Jesus stands in our place and shows a better way to lead, love, and own our part at home and in life. • Genesis 3:9–12 read and unpacked • God’s question as an invitation to own sin • Adam’s blame versus confessing and repenting • Federal headship and responsibility in the home • Fear and shame entering the human story • Rights versus re...
We trace Genesis 3 to show how the first religion was born from shame and self-reliance, and how the gospel invites us out of hiding. We ask direct questions that help you move from “don’t tell Dad” to “call Dad” and come home to a pursuing Father. • the sword of the Spirit and equipping men for the fight • Genesis 3 as the origin of religion through fig leaves • sin as a terrible trade from intimacy to hiding • rebellion versus religion as two ways to reject God • religion says earn accepta...
1We trace the quiet sin of Adam’s silence in Genesis 3 and call men to trade passivity for prayerful action. From Eden to David’s couch, we show how abdication opens the door to ruin and how daily, out-loud prayer pushes back darkness. • the sword of the Spirit as the Christian’s primary weapon • Genesis 3:6 and the elbow-to-elbow failure of Adam • lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes, pride of life • Roosevelt’s “man in the arena” as a model of action • the danger of abdication in home, churc...
We open the text, not our opinions, and trace how the enemy deceives through legalism, lies, and three old lures that still hook modern men. We name the bait, expose the hook, and offer simple steps to fight with Scripture and wisdom. • the sword of the Spirit as our primary weapon • Genesis 3 read closely: what God said vs added rules • legalism exposed as distrust in God’s word • the serpent’s lie and the goodness of the Father • three lures: lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes, pride of l...
We trace the fall in Genesis 3 to show how subtle lies still bend modern life and how men counter those lies with Scripture, courage, and obedience. We call out the enemy’s three questions—about God’s Word, worth, and work—and point to trust in Christ as the way back to strength. • the Bible as the sword that equips men • what God creates, the enemy tries to corrupt • Genesis 2 to 3 as the turning point of the story • the serpent’s tactic of twisting God’s words • three assaults on the word,...
God's original design for men included three key areas to bring Him glory: a will to obey, work to enjoy, and a woman to love. Sin broke this design when Adam failed to protect Eve from the serpent's deception, introducing rebellion and religion as two ways humans reject God. • Sin affected all three areas of God's design: our will to obey (struggling with sin), our work (thorns and thistles), and our relationships (conflict with our wives) • The solution isn't to "man up" but to "bend our k...
God gave Adam three things for dominion: work to enjoy, will to obey, and a woman to love, establishing a blueprint for biblical manhood that remains relevant today. • Genesis 2:18 presents the first "not good" in Scripture - man being alone • God created woman as a helper (azer) equal in value but fulfilling a complementary role • Adam named all animals, getting his world in order before receiving Eve • Single men should practice loving relationships with mothers, sisters, and female friend...
We explore God's intention for man in the garden by examining the second gift God gave Adam: a will to obey, revealing that God values relationship over rules and showing how obedience leads to abundant life rather than restriction. • God's posture before the fall was relationship-focused, not rule-focused • In Genesis 1-3, there were many "thou shalts" but only one "thou shalt not" • The enemy always tries to make us question God's word, work, and worth • Obedience is not simply about right...
The purpose of man is to bring glory to God through work that was designed as a gift to enjoy, not a burden resulting from the fall. • God created men as image bearers out of an overflow of His love for Himself, not because He was lonely or needed us • After the resurrection, our purpose is fulfilled through the Great Commission and Great Commandment • Adam was created in the wilderness, not in the garden, perhaps explaining why men come alive in outdoor adventures • Work was God's fir...
We explore the biblical foundations of manhood by returning to Genesis 2, examining God's original design for men before cultural distortions changed our understanding. • Announcement of Kyle's upcoming book "Stand Firm and Act Like Men: Becoming the man you were created to be instead of who the world says you are" • Genesis 2 reveals God formed man (Adam) from dust (adamah) and breathed life into him • Unlike other creation that God spoke into existence, He formed man with His hands • God b...
Shane and his co-host guide listeners through a worship-centered exploration of Psalm 40, focusing on God's power to rescue us from life's difficult circumstances and place us on solid ground. The episode concludes with a powerful musical rendition of the psalm, emphasizing God's faithfulness in pulling us from the miry clay and giving us a new song of praise. • Reading of Psalm 40:1-5, 16-17 as a foundation for the episode • Emphasis on waiting patiently for the Lord during difficult times ...
We explore the profound comfort of Psalm 23, focusing particularly on the promise that God's goodness and mercy follow us all the days of our lives, without exception. • The power of the word "surely" in Psalm 23 gives absolute certainty of God's presence • Not a microsecond exists in a believer's life without God's goodness and mercy • Even in the valley of the shadow of death, God's goodness and mercy remain present • The daily reality that God's goodness and mercy will never leave us • Mu...
We explore Psalm 45, the beautiful wedding song written for the King, and reflect on how it reveals Christ as "the fairest of all." Through personal stories, Spurgeon's meditations, and worship, we discover how to cultivate genuine affection for Jesus. • Joby shares a touching story about his young daughter greeting him with "You're a beautiful man and you came for me" • Reading from Psalm 45, described as a wedding song that points to Christ's supreme beauty • Exploration of Charles Spurgeo...
We explore Psalm 90, a profound meditation on human mortality and finding satisfaction in God's love despite life's brevity. • The average life expectancy today mirrors what Moses wrote thousands of years ago—about 70 years • Approximately two people die every second worldwide • Most Americans are insulated from death's reality, unlike Moses who witnessed it regularly • Personal story of the host's brother dying suddenly at the hospital • Moses offers three essential prayers: to number our d...
Shane and Shane guest host this special musical episode of The Daily Blade, leading listeners through a reflective and worshipful exploration of Psalm 34 through both reading and song. • Psalm 34 contains different messages for different needs—freedom from shame, deliverance from troubles, and provision in times of lack • Romans 8:32 reinforces the promise that God will "graciously give us all things" • Those who seek the Lord experience no true lack, even when circumstances suggest otherwis...
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Awana went woke during the COVID years. Our church started their own program. Good stuff today Kyle!