

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.---Connect with us at communication@coe22.comWant to support this podcast and other work of The Church of Eleven22?Text DONATE to 441122 or visit https://coe22.com/donate---Don't miss the chance to join Pastor Joby & Kyle in person at the 2025 Men's Conference in Jacksonville, Florida — grab your seat at http://mensconference.com
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Apr 30, 2025 • 6min
#86 - Joby Martin // The Servant's Guidebook
Mary's advice to the servants at the wedding in Cana—"do whatever he tells you"—may be the best guidance in the entire Bible for followers of Jesus. This simple instruction defines discipleship and guarantees we'll always do the right thing, though not necessarily the easiest.• The GOSPEL framework helps discern what Jesus is telling us to do• G - Gospel alignment: God's direction always advances the gospel• O - Others: Trusted people often confirm God's voice in our lives• S - Scripture: The Bible is our primary source of God's commands• P - Prayer: Bringing decisions before God through consistent prayer• E - Experience: Past experiences often confirm God's calling• L - Love: Whatever God calls us to do will be driven by love• God never contradicts in personal direction what He has established in Scripture• Some commands are universal for all believers: make disciples, forgive, tithe, love• Sometimes we must "pray, guess, and go," trusting God with outcomesIf you want to help equip other men for the fight, share this podcast and leave us a five-star rating and review.Support the showWant to connect? Email communication@coe22.com

Apr 29, 2025 • 5min
#85 - Joby Martin // Divine Timing
We explore the significance of Jesus's first miracle at Cana and his curious response to Mary: "Woman, what does this have to do with me? My hour has not yet come." This statement reveals Jesus's acute awareness of his divine timeline and mission on earth.• Jesus's focused mission was to fulfill prophecy and become the sacrificial lamb for our sins• The timing of Jesus's crucifixion was not random but precisely planned before creation• Jesus knew his first miracle would start the countdown to the cross• The first century provided perfect conditions for spreading the gospel: Pax Romana, Roman roads, and widespread stability• Jesus arrives at the perfect moment in history and at just the right time in our personal lives• The miracle at Cana marks the beginning of Jesus's public ministry and his journey to the crossIf 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

Apr 28, 2025 • 6min
#84 - Joby Martin // Bringing Our Anxieties to Jesus
The first of Jesus's miraculous signs offers profound insights on bringing our needs to God, regardless of how small they may seem.• Jesus performs His first miracle at a wedding in Cana by turning water into wine• Running out of wine at a first-century wedding would have brought severe social shame to the bridegroom• Mary approaches Jesus with this problem despite Him having performed no previous miracles• Mary's actions demonstrate we should bring all our needs to Jesus, even temporary physical ones• Paul instructs believers in Philippians 4:6-7 to counter anxiety by making requests known to God• The promise isn't necessarily changed circumstances but "peace that surpasses all understanding"• We're invited to cast our cares upon God because He cares for us• Instead of carrying burdens that weigh us down, we should carry them to Jesus in prayerIf 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

Apr 25, 2025 • 5min
#83 - Kyle Thompson // Disruptive Honesty
We explore how John Eldridge's "Beautiful Outlaw" helps us understand Jesus' personality, focusing on his disruptive honesty and what it reveals about his character. Understanding Jesus means embracing his full humanity, including his confrontational nature when addressing religious hypocrisy.• Jesus had a real personality as both fully God and fully man• We often appreciate Jesus' honesty when directed at others but squirm when it's aimed at us• Jesus confronted the Pharisee about cleaning the outside of the cup while being full of greed inside• The exclusivity of Jesus as the only way to salvation is perhaps his most offensive claim• We must reckon with our sin debt that we cannot pay ourselves• Faith in Christ requires both belief and repentance, not just intellectual acknowledgmentIf 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

Apr 24, 2025 • 7min
#82 - Kyle Thompson // Fierce Intention, Part 2
Delve into the fierce nature of Jesus as depicted in his dramatic temple cleansings. Discover how this powerful figure contrasts sharply with the meek portrayal often found in worship songs. The hosts explore his righteous anger and intentional actions, demonstrating that true worship embraces both the Lamb and the Lion. This provocative discussion also highlights the importance of confronting corruption and injustice in our lives, encouraging listeners to engage with the full essence of Christ.

Apr 23, 2025 • 7min
#81 - Kyle Thompson // Fierce Intention, Part 1
We're continuing our exploration of Jesus's personality using John Eldredge's "Beautiful Outlaw," focusing on the fierce intentionality of Christ that's often overlooked in typical portrayals.• Using Matthew 16:21-23 to introduce Jesus's forceful rebuke to Peter: "Get behind me, Satan"• Examining the context of Jesus's ministry taking place in enemy territory, not just peaceful pastoral settings• Understanding Jesus's response at Lazarus's tomb through the original Greek, which describes him as "snorting with anger like a war horse"• Analysis of Jesus's commanding voice when raising Lazarus—described as loud as a violent storm• Realizing Jesus deliberately chose to command with power and authority rather than using a calm approach• Connecting Jesus's willingness to "get loud" with our own need to be forceful when confronting darknessJoin us tomorrow for part two of "Fierce Intention" where we'll be covering some of our favorite stories in the Bible.Support the showWant to connect? Email communication@coe22.com

Apr 22, 2025 • 7min
#80 - Kyle Thompson // The Missing Essential - His Personality & Is Jesus Really Playful?
The concept of Jesus having a distinct personality is often overlooked, creating a two-dimensional view that makes him difficult to truly love and connect with. We explore John Eldridge's "Beautiful Outlaw," specifically chapters on Jesus's personality and playfulness, to discover a more complete picture of Christ as both fully divine and authentically human.• Eldridge describes reading the gospels without Jesus's personality as "like watching television with the sound turned off"• We often reduce Jesus to vague spiritual qualities like "loving and compassionate," making him seem like "a get-well card"• Jesus's playfulness is evident in the Emmaus Road story (Luke 24) where he feigns ignorance about his own death• On resurrection morning, when Jesus could have immediately revealed himself, he chose a playful approach that built to a dramatic revelation• Understanding Jesus's playfulness brings scripture to life and helps us see Christ as a multidimensional personJoin us tomorrow as we continue exploring "Beautiful Outlaw" with a focus on Jesus's fierce intention – one of the most compelling aspects of Christ's character found in scripture.Support the showWant to connect? Email communication@coe22.com

Apr 21, 2025 • 6min
#79 - Kyle Thompson // The Most Human Face of All
Kyle Tompson shares how John Eldredge's book "Beautiful Outlaw" transformed his understanding of Jesus by revealing Christ's authentic human personality alongside His divinity.• John Eldredge is the author of "Wild at Heart," a groundbreaking book on Christian masculinity• Eldredge's lesser-known book "Beautiful Outlaw" explores Jesus' playful, disruptive personality• Many Christians unconsciously view Jesus as "pretending" to be human rather than being fully human• Scripture repeatedly emphasizes Christ's genuine humanity (John 1:14, Hebrews 2:14, Philippians 2:7-8)• Jesus experienced real human emotions and physical limitations (sweating in Gethsemane, hunger during temptation)• Understanding Jesus' humanity and personality allows us to relate to Him more authentically• Tomorrow's episode will explore whether Jesus was truly playfulIf 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

Apr 18, 2025 • 5min
#78 - Joby Martin // The Gospel Do-Over
Jesus offers Peter a complete spiritual reset by meeting him on the same seashore where he first called him to be a disciple, demonstrating that past failures don't define our future with God.• The Word of God described as the sword of the Spirit against evil forces• Jesus gives Peter a "do-over" after Peter's three denials• Christ doesn't wait for Peter to get his act together but actively pursues him• We don't need second chances, we need completely new life in Christ• Jesus repeats his original call to Peter: "Follow me"• Our identity is defined by Christ's scars, not our own failures• No sin or mistake disqualifies us from God's purposes• The enemy tries to define us by our past; Jesus defines us by His cross• "There is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus"If you want to help equip other men for the fight, share this episode with someone who needs to hear that God isn't done with them.Support the showWant to connect? Email communication@coe22.com

Apr 17, 2025 • 5min
#77 - Joby Martin // The Cost of Following Jesus
Peter's journey from denying Christ to dying as a martyr illustrates the transformative power of encountering the resurrected Jesus. Speaking about John 21, we explore how Jesus reinstated Peter and predicted his sacrificial death, demonstrating that following Christ isn't about comfort but commitment.• Jesus recreates the scene of Peter's three denials, giving him three chances to affirm his love• Despite reinstating Peter, Jesus immediately tells him about his future martyrdom• Peter transforms from a coward who denied Christ to a bold evangelist who converted thousands• Church history records that Peter requested to be crucified upside down, considering himself unworthy to die like Jesus• The central truth: we don't follow Jesus because He makes our life better, but because He is better than life• Jesus isn't a means to an end—He is the end and the ultimate prize worth any sacrificeIf 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