The Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson

We continue our examination of the 10 elements of a godly man by focusing on Element 5: a godly man loves his wife as Christ loved the church.• Recap of Elements 1-4: surrender to Christ, selflessness, striving for holiness, and repentance• Element 5 focuses on Ephesians 5:22-33, instructing husbands to love wives sacrificially• Christ didn't withhold His sacrifice due to our sinfulness, so husbands shouldn't withhold love• True sacrificial love isn't about one heroic moment but consistent daily sacrifice• Our first responsibility after God is to our wives—not jobs, friends, hobbies or even children• Marriage is designed to help us understand Christ's sacrifice for the church• Satan fights hardest against marriage because it illustrates Christ's love for His bride• Suggestion to read Ephesians 5 daily to internalize this principle of godly manhoodShare this podcast and leave us a five-star rating and review to help equip other men for the fight.Support the showWant to connect? Email communication@coe22.com

We continue our series on the 10 elements of a godly man, focusing today on the fourth element: a godly man is repentant. True repentance isn't merely apologizing fervently; it's a sincere 180-degree turn away from sin toward God that includes heart change, mindset shifts, and transformed behavior.• Element 1: A godly man has surrendered his life to Christ• Element 2: A godly man is selfless• Element 3: A godly man strives for holiness • Element 4: A godly man is repentant• Our excuses often prevent genuine repentance• We must acknowledge our sins before we can repent of them• 1 John 1:8-10 provides a three-step process for repentance• Step 1: Admit we have sin• Step 2: Confess those sins specifically• Step 3: Study the Word of God• Stop waiting for a sign to repent - this is itIf 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 showWant to connect? Email communication@coe22.com

We're diving into the third element of a godly man, examining why and how men should strive for holiness as described by the Apostle Peter, who calls us to be set apart in all our conduct.• Godly men surrender to Christ, live selflessly, and strive for holiness• Men naturally strive for career success, fitness goals, and achievements, but often neglect holiness• Holiness means being "set apart" and "consecrated" to God• Many people declare devotion to God with their mouths while their actions demonstrate otherwise• True struggling produces results – if you were genuinely struggling against sin, you would see progress• Holiness is not about earning salvation but is evidence of genuine faith in Christ• Striving for holiness requires daily commitment and intentional choicesShare this podcast with other men and leave us a five-star rating and review to help equip more men for the fight.Support the showWant to connect? Email communication@coe22.com

We explore the second element of godly manhood – selflessness – contrasting Christ's call to self-denial with our culture's obsession with self-fulfillment. Matthew 16 reveals a pivotal moment where Jesus explicitly commands followers to deny themselves and take up their cross, challenging the modern notions of "my truth" and self-preservation.• Living in perhaps the most selfish time in human history• Social media epitomizes our self-centeredness• The cultural shift to moral therapeutic deism has damaged church and society• Matthew 16 marks a turning point in Jesus' ministry• Jesus begins explicitly discussing his death and resurrection• Peter's rebuke and Christ's counter-rebuke reveal the battle between divine and human thinking• Christ's command to "deny yourself" directly opposes modern sensibilities• Stuart Weber: "Many people wanted to follow Jesus, but most wanted to do it on their own terms"• True discipleship happens on Jesus' terms, not our own• A godly man focuses not on himself but on Christ who saved himIf you want to help equip other men for the fight, share this podcast around and leave us a five-star rating and review. Stay sharp.Support the showWant to connect? Email communication@coe22.com

We begin our ten-part series on "Elements of a Godly Man" by examining the foundational requirement: surrendering your life to Christ. Without this surrender, attempts at godliness devolve into either legalistic rule-following or making oneself into a little god.• A godly man has surrendered his life to Christ• Galatians 2:20-21 reveals the paradox of being "crucified with Christ"• You are dead (to your old self) yet alive because Christ lives in you• The law shows us our spiritual dirt but cannot clean us• If we could save ourselves through good behavior, Christ's death would be unnecessary• John Chrysostom: "If the law can justify or make us righteous, the death of Christ is superfluous"• Jesus was a real historical figure whose life, death and resurrection have eternal significanceIf you want to help equip other men for the fight, share this podcast around and leave us a five-star rating and review. Stay sharp.Support the showWant to connect? Email communication@coe22.com

Being a Christian means more than simply managing sin or distinguishing between right and wrong—it means following the Good Shepherd whose path leads to life rather than destruction.• Jesus identifies himself as the Good Shepherd who knows His sheep and whose sheep know Him• Following Mary's advice to "do whatever He tells you to do" is the essence of discipleship• Christian life isn't just about right vs wrong but about paths leading to either life or death• Obeying the world, the flesh, or the devil leads to destruction• Following the Good Shepherd—even when we don't understand—leads to abundant life• Financial generosity toward gospel kingdom work opens the door to God's blessing• Tolerated sin is an "apex predator" waiting to destroy you, not a pet to be managed• Pornography, workplace affairs, and dishonesty aren't just mistakes but deadly traps• Every step of obedience toward the Good Shepherd leads to abundant life• Your direction, not your intention, determines your destination• No matter your current path, repentance allows you to turn toward the ShepherdShare this podcast around and leave us a five-star rating and review to help equip other men for the fight.Support the showWant to connect? Email communication@coe22.com

Jesus describes himself as the Good Shepherd who knows his sheep intimately, and whose sheep recognize his voice. Before his death and resurrection, he was already thinking of future believers like us as the "other sheep" he would bring into his fold.• Recognizing God's voice in a world full of competing messages• The enemy spends billions trying to amplify worldly voices that lead to destruction• Reading the Bible is the primary way to hear God's voice clearly• Good biblical preaching helps interpret Scripture accurately• Prayer allows for specific guidance within God's general revealed will• Community with other believers helps confirm God's leading• Pay attention to what you're paying attention to• Creating regular quiet space away from worldly noise is essentialShare this podcast to equip other men for the fight and leave us a five-star rating and review to help others find this resource.Support the showWant to connect? Email communication@coe22.com

Jesus contrasts the thief who steals, kills and destroys with Himself as the Good Shepherd who offers abundant life and lays down His life for His sheep.• Money lies to us by promising satisfaction and security it cannot deliver• The "abundant life" is not about accumulating possessions but about relationship with Christ• Worldly security disappears with one phone call from a doctor or highway patrolman• Jesus fulfills our deepest desires in ways material things never can• The lust of the eyes (wanting stuff) is fulfilled through our eternal inheritance as co-heirs with Christ• The lust of the flesh (wanting to feel good) is fulfilled through Christ's peace that transcends understanding• The pride of life (wanting significance) is fulfilled as we are seated with Christ at God's right hand• True abundance is found in Christ, not in possessions we'll eventually leave behindIf 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 showWant to connect? Email communication@coe22.com

Satan has a clear mission statement in Scripture: to steal, kill, and destroy, while Christ offers abundant life as our Good Shepherd who lays down His life for us.• The enemy wants to steal what's most valuable—your life, hopes, dreams, and family• Satan's goal isn't just to make you stumble but to completely destroy your testimony and joy• The enemy uses only three primary tactics: lust of the eyes, lust of the flesh, and pride of life• Every temptation works like a fishing lure—attractive but concealing a deadly hook• Lust of the eyes manifests as materialism and believing temporary possessions will fully satisfy• Lust of the flesh ranges from over-indulgence to addiction, all based on feeling entitled to pleasure• Pride of life begins with good intentions but evolves into self-promotion and status-seeking• Consider how your enemy would try to take you out, then war against those specific vulnerabilities• Victory comes through Christ, not by being passive but by actively fighting spiritual battlesIf 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 showWant to connect? Email communication@coe22.com

Jesus presents Himself as the Good Shepherd in John 10, establishing not just His divine identity but a leadership model that all Christian men should follow.• Jesus uses seven "I am" statements in John's Gospel, demonstrating His divinity and equality with God• The contrast between shepherds and cowboys reveals fundamentally different leadership approaches• Cowboys count heads, shepherds know their sheep by name• Cowboys push from behind, shepherds lead from the front• Cowboys fatten cattle for profit, shepherds feed sheep out of love• Cowboys love being cowboys, shepherds love their sheep• True Christian leadership focuses on eternal wellbeing, not just temporal success• Leaders must ask whether they love their role or truly love the people they serveShare this podcast to help equip other men for the fight, and leave us a five-star rating and review.Support the showWant to connect? Email communication@coe22.com