The Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson #220 - Joby Martin // The Weight Of A Father’s Words
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Nov 4, 2025 Discover the profound impact of a father's words and how they shape a child's identity. Careless speech can inflict wounds, while intentional, wise words foster healing and blessings. Explore lessons from Proverbs and the biblical story of Isaac, Jacob, and Esau, highlighting the permanence of spoken blessings. Learn how to bless each child equally and the importance of using apologies to initiate genuine repair. This conversation emphasizes the transformative power of language in fatherhood and its lasting influence on children.
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Dad’s Words Carry Extra Weight
- Joby Martin argues a father's words carry unique weight and can either wound or heal his children.
- Careless speech functions like a knife while wise speech brings long-term healing.
Choose Words That Heal
- Avoid careless speech because Proverbs compares it to stabbing with a sword.
- Use wise words intentionally to lead toward healing rather than harm.
Tongue Holds Life Or Death
- Joby notes the tongue holds power for death or life per Proverbs 18:21.
- Children tend to live into the curses or blessings their fathers speak over them.