The Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson

9h ago

We trace Matthew 2 to show why the Magi found Jesus and Herod missed Him, then share simple ways to keep Christ at the center of a noisy Christmas. Along the way we use Home Alone as a playful parable to train our eyes for gospel echoes in ordinary life. • the Magi’s seeking hearts versus Herod’s self-focus • Scripture as the surest place to find Jesus • gold, frankincense and myrrh as foreshadowing • practical habits: pray, read, gather, aim your family • cultural echoes that point to the gospel • how to avoid missing the point of Christmas 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

1d ago

We share how gratitude disarms entitlement at Christmas, using Luke 17’s ten lepers to show why returning to say thanks brings deeper wellness. A simple practice—one gratitude item for every year of your life—becomes a tool to reset your heart when envy and hurry rise. • the Word of God as our primary weapon • Christmas series focus on winning with gratitude • the contrast between gratitude and entitlement • Luke 17 and the one leper who returned • how screens fuel a deserve mindset • the age-based gratitude list practice • personal examples across faith, family, work and small joys • using the list when self-pity and envy creep in • a clear challenge to start and keep the list 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

2d ago

We press into a Christmas tip that actually changes hearts: forgive because Christ forgave us. We read Matthew 18, sort out the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation, and walk through a practical debt-ledger exercise to cancel what we can never collect. • the sword of the Spirit as our weapon • Christmas as Jesus’ rescue mission • forgiveness as a command, not a feeling • Matthew 18 and the mercy of the king • forgiveness versus reconciliation explained • the debt-ledger exercise to name and cancel • escaping bitterness and resentment • choosing freedom when feelings return 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

3d ago

We challenge the December rush with a simple shift: schedule your priorities instead of prioritizing a crowded calendar. With Galatians 1 and Ephesians 5 as anchors, we choose to please God over people, find rest in Jesus, and aim for heaven’s applause. • defining winning at Christmas as giving God glory • refusing busyness by scheduling priorities first • putting spouse and children before extended family expectations • seeking God’s approval rather than human approval • making wise use of time from Ephesians 5 • finding rest in Jesus instead of the calendar • focusing on mission: lost saved, poor served, gospel preached • inviting others to a clear Christmas Eve gospel service 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

4d ago

We unpack how to “win at Christmas” by rejecting consumerism, embracing contentment, and aligning money with faith. Drawing from 1 Timothy 6, we share ten practical ways to spend wisely, give generously, and enjoy what God provides without regret. • the Sword of the Spirit as our core weapon • Christmas as a season of spiritual traps and pressure • godliness with contentment as great gain • ten practical ways to spend wisely • teaching children contentment not consumerism • money as a snare and competitor for the heart • global wealth perspective and humility • ordering finances with first and best to God • being rich in good works and generosity • finding true life in Jesus, not presents 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

Dec 12

We trace how Holy Name’s “Fall on Your Knees” pairs heavy sound with humble worship and map each lyric moment to Scripture for clarity and conviction. We close with a clear call to bow to Jesus as Lord and invite men to spread the word. • expanding worship beyond typical CCM • Proverbs 3 and trusting God in repetition • Psalm 23 imagery in valleys and quiet waters • Revelation 5 and the Lamb’s worthiness • Philippians 2 and every knee bowing • why heavy music can serve true worship • invitation to repentance and surrender 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

Dec 11

We challenge narrow ideas of worship by tracing how a live performance of Needtobreathe’s “Multiplied” led to real surrender and joy. Scripture frames the lyrics, emotion finds its place, and we invite men to offer their whole selves in praise. • redefining worship beyond contemporary norms • a personal journey from cultural religion to faith • the live “Multiplied” moment and lifted hands • God’s hesed in Exodus 34 and true mercy • Romans 12 and surrender as living sacrifice • Hebrews 13 and the sacrifice of praise • multiplying hallelujahs with Psalm 150 • practical steps to broaden posture and playlist Come back here tomorrow where we are going to wrap up the week by looking at a song in a genre that the band describes as holy drone violent worship Don’t miss tomorrow Stay sharp Support the show Want to connect? Email communication@coe22.com

Dec 10

We challenge narrow views of worship by unpacking verse three of the OC Supertones’ What It Comes To and tracing each line to Scripture. From the war with the flesh to the triumph of the resurrection, we show how unexpected genres can carry deep, clear theology. • expanding what counts as worship music • why singing to God is not optional • the inner war between flesh and Spirit • trials as refining fire in sanctification • living water and the call to ministry • substitution and propitiation at the cross • Satan’s laugh overturned by resurrection hope • practical encouragement for curating a sharper playlist Share this podcast around and leave us a five star rating and review Support the show Want to connect? Email communication@coe22.com