The Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson

#260 - Joby Martin // If Shepherds Made The Cut, So Do You

We trace a clear line from Luke 2 to our lives: God chooses overlooked people for meaningful work. Shepherds, fishermen, and the condemned find hope, identity, and purpose in Jesus, not pedigree.• the Daily Blade mission to equip men for the fight• Luke 2 focus after Christmas and why Christmas changes everything• the true status of first‑century shepherds and why that matters• angels announcing to the overlooked, not the elite• Jesus choosing disciples who were not the best of the best• the lie of condemnation versus Romans 8:1• identity shaped by Jesus’ scars, not our past• practical encouragement to surrender and step into purposeBefore 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 reviewSupport the showWant to connect? Email communication@coe22.com

#259 - Joby Martin // What Looks Like A Detour Might Be God’s Road

We reframe Luke 2 as a starting line, not a finish line, showing how God’s sovereignty turns unwanted detours into purposeful steps. From Caesar’s census to Joseph’s trials, we point to a hope that holds through soreness, stress, and the road ahead.• Christmas as the launch of mission, not a deadline• Luke 2 read through God’s sovereignty in history• Romans 8:28 applied to present trials• Joseph’s Old Testament arc as a model of purpose in pain• Training analogy: strength requires soreness• James 1 and growth through testing• Trusting Christ over circumstances in the new yearStay sharp.Support the showWant to connect? Email communication@coe22.com

#258 - Kyle Thompson // Mary, Did You Know?

We explore the theology inside Mary Did You Know through Luke 1 and the moment Mary meets Gabriel, tracing how limited knowledge meets courageous faith. We close with a practical call to honor Christ with trust and obedience in the everyday.• context for the carol’s origin and most-loved versions• reading of Luke 1 and Mary’s troubled response• why angels inspire fear and awe in Scripture• Mary’s question and the angel’s answer about Jesus’ identity• lyric-by-lyric Christology from miracles to majesty• obedience before full understanding as a model for faith• encouragement to carry this posture beyond ChristmasBefore 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 reviewSupport the showWant to connect? Email communication@coe22.com

#257 - Kyle Thompson // O Come, O Come Emmanuel

We trace the ancient roots and fierce hope of O Come, O Come Emmanuel, moving from the O Antiphons to Isaiah, 1 Corinthians, and Hebrews to show why “God with us” ransoms captives and shatters death’s sting. We point listeners to a modern take from Skillet and end with a charge to rejoice and stay sharp.• origin of the hymn in O Antiphons and Latin chant• Emmanuel as “God with us” from Isaiah 7:14 and Matthew 1:23• ransom and redemption in Mark 10:45• the Rod of Jesse and messianic justice in Isaiah 11• victory over death in 1 Corinthians 15 and Hebrews 2• encouragement to rejoice and live equipped for the fightThank you for listening to today's episode. 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 reviewSupport the showWant to connect? Email communication@coe22.com

#256 - Kyle Thompson // Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus

We trace the longing for a Messiah from Abraham to Malachi to Christmas, then show how Christ’s reign within reshapes a life. A classic carol becomes a guide to hope, freedom from fear, and the daily work of sanctification.• sword of the Spirit as the frame for truth• why Wesley wrote the carol amid crisis• Haggai’s promise and global longing• Old Testament waiting across 400, 1,500, and 2,000 years• lyrics that name fear, freedom, and rest• New Testament fulfillment in Galatians 2:20• sanctification as Christ living in us• hope that moves from private comfort to public witnessBefore 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 reviewSupport the showWant to connect? Email communication@coe22.com