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 [email protected] Want 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, ...
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The mission of Undaunted.Life is "equipping men to push back darkness," and we do this by providing content that leads men to forge spiritual, mental, and physical resilience. On this show, we tackle all of the hot button issues in the worlds of faith, culture, and politics. We do not pull punches. We do not avoid heat. We seek the Lion of Judah. Let's get into it...
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We conclude our week-long series on favorite hymns by exploring Amazing Grace, the most famous hymn of all time written in 1772 by John Newton, a former slave ship captain turned minister and abolitionist after his conversion during a violent storm at sea. • Written by John Newton, a former slave ship captain who became a Christian in 1748 • After …
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Ask a Pastor with JOBY MARTIN | August 2025 (Ep. 795)
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37:48In this episode, we welcome Joby Martin back to the show. In this interview, we discuss what it’s like rolling with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA legend Royce Gracie and how Royce made him “panic tap”, whether or not he thinks Artificial Intelligence coupled with quantum computing will spell the end of humanity, what he thinks about pastors using AI …
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PAUL SYRSTAD | The Book of Acts Explosively Reimagined (Ep. 796)
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1:07:07In this episode, we welcome Paul Syrstad to the show. He is the Director, Writer, Showrunner, and Executive Producer of the new Angel Studios series “Testament”. In this interview, we discuss the difficulties of being a Christian in the arts in the UK, why he attended one of the best acting schools in the world, the moment he decided his role was b…
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We're exploring five favorite hymns this week, digging into their lyrics and the biblical truths they contain while recommending the best versions of each song. • Second in our hymn series: "Come Thou Fount," written in 1758 by Robert Robinson at just 22 years old • Robinson became a Christian at 20 after hearing George Whitefield preach • Shane an…
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We're examining five of my favorite hymns, digging into their lyrics and biblical truths while sharing the best versions of each song. • Today's featured hymn is "How Great Thou Art," my personal favorite and arguably the greatest hymn of all time • The hymn originated from a poem called "O Great God" written by Swedish preacher Carl Gustav Boberg …
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#155 - Kyle Thompson // Down to the River to Pray
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5:48We explore the history and biblical foundations of the hymn "Down to the River to Pray," tracing its origins from enslaved Africans in mid-19th century America to its modern popularity through Alison Krauss's recording for the "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" soundtrack. • First appeared in print in 1867 in "Slave Songs of the United States" with possi…
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Kyle introduces his favorite hymns and their impact on his Christian walk, focusing on "Blessed Assurance" by Fanny J. Crosby as the first of five hymns to explore this week. • Fanny J. Crosby, a prolific blind hymn writer, created "Blessed Assurance" in 1873 with composer Phoebe Knapp • The hymn was composed in a single afternoon after Knapp playe…
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THE FORGING TABLE | Genesis 45 (Ep. 794)
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1:00:46In this episode, we go to The Forging Table to discuss Genesis 45. Let’s get into it… Episode notes and links HERE. Donate to support our mission of equipping men to push back darkness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Undaunted.Life
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#153 - Joby Martin // Run Over by the Grace Train
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6:59The moment we're rescued by Jesus we become part of His rescue team, demonstrated by the woman at the well who immediately shared her testimony with others after meeting Christ. God transforms our biggest messes into platforms for sharing the gospel, as newly saved people are typically the most passionate about telling others about their life chang…
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WYATT HENDRICKSON | More Than a Conqueror (Ep. 793)
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2:23:04In this episode, we welcome Wyatt Hendrickson to the studio. He is the 2025 NCAA Wrestling Heavyweight Champion. In this interview, we discuss all of the details of his epic championship match against undefeated Gable Steveson, why he chose to do his COVID year with Oklahoma State after he graduated from the Air Force Academy, his approach to train…
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#152 - Joby Martin // From Shame to Salvation: Jesus Meets the Samaritan Woman
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6:28Jesus breaks social and religious barriers to meet a Samaritan woman in her shame, offering living water that satisfies deeper than physical thirst while confronting her life choices directly. • Woman is drawing water at noon because her multiple failed marriages and current living situation have made her a social outcast • Jesus offers living wate…
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#151 - Joby Martin // Jesus Doesn't Want Your "Fine" - He Wants All of You
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5:49Jesus goes deeper than the surface level when encountering the woman at the well, choosing to address her shame rather than accepting a superficial conversion. Instead of closing the evangelistic deal when she asks for living water, Christ intentionally confronts her relationship history to demonstrate He wants all of her—not just a prayer or emoti…
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From the Senate with MARKWAYNE MULLIN | July 2025 (Ep. 792)
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27:50In this episode, we welcome United States Senator Markwayne Mullin back to the show. In this interview, we discuss the continuing issue of the Epstein Files, whether or not Barack Obama will be charged with treason, if Trump’s pressure campaign on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell will work, and much more. Let’s get into it… Episode notes and …
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#150 - Joby Martin // When Christ Meets Us in Our Brokenness, Everything Changes
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5:51Jesus crosses cultural, religious, and social boundaries to pursue a Samaritan woman at a well, offering her living water that satisfies forever rather than temporary fulfillment. • Jesus deliberately travels through Samaria for a divine appointment with someone rejected by society • The Samaritan woman has three strikes against her: she's female, …
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#149 - Joby Martin // What's Your "Have To" Moment?
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5:37We explore the profound significance of Jesus' journey through Samaria in John 4, revealing how divine appointments often lead us through unexpected paths that challenge cultural norms and personal comfort. • Jesus "had to" pass through Samaria despite geographical alternatives and cultural tensions • Jews typically avoided Samaritans, taking longe…
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In this episode, we go to The Forging Table to discuss Genesis 44. Let’s get into it… Episode notes and links HERE. Donate to support our mission of equipping men to push back darkness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Undaunted.Life
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#148 - Kyle Thompson // WE WERE BORN FOR BATTLE: Judges 6:12
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6:26God transforms us by giving us new identities that align with His vision for our lives, as demonstrated in Gideon's journey from fearful wheat thresher to mighty warrior who defeated the Midianites. • Gideon was first found hiding in a wine press threshing wheat out of fear of the Midianites • The angel of the Lord appeared and called him "mighty w…
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Chip and Joanna Double Down on Stupid (Ep. 790)
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1:27:45In this episode, Kyle breaks down the public responses made by Chip Gaines in reference to he and his wife’s decision to feature a gay couple with purchased children on their newest show. Also, in the Quick Hitters segment, he discusses the ministry of John MacArthur, Barack Obama saying that young boys need gay adult male friends, Tim Kennedy admi…
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#147 - Kyle Thompson // WE WERE BORN FOR BATTLE: Psalm 144:1
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5:26We explore Psalm 144:1, where King David praises God as his rock and acknowledges Him as the source of his battle skills. This single verse reveals profound truths about our identity as Christian men born for spiritual battle. • Psalm 144:1 states "Blessed be the Lord, my rock, who trains my hands for war and my fingers for battle" • The foundation…
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#146 - Kyle Thompson // WE WERE BORN FOR BATTLE: 2 Timothy 2:3-4
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5:24Paul's letter to Timothy uses military imagery to remind Christian men they were created for spiritual battle, with suffering being an expected part of discipleship under God's sovereignty. • Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus (2 Timothy 2:3-4) • Soldiers don't fight alone but operate as part of a unified force • Christians are ca…
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VICTOR MARX | The Unseen War (Ep. 789)
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1:14:04In this episode, we welcome Victor Marx back to the podcast. He is a high risk humanitarian, evangelist, author, speaker, filmmaker, and philanthropist. He has done humanitarian work in active war zones in Iraq, Syria, North Africa, and Southeast Asia. He is the Founder of All Things Possible Ministries and has the world record for fastest gun disa…
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#145 - Kyle Thompson // WE WERE BORN FOR BATTLE: Ephesians 6:10-20
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5:47We explore Ephesians 6:10-20, which reveals that Christian men are born for battle against spiritual forces rather than physical enemies. God equips believers with spiritual armor necessary to stand against evil forces, requiring us to put on each piece while relying completely on His strength rather than our own. • The battle isn't against people …
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#144 - Kyle Thompson // WE WERE BORN FOR BATTLE: 1 Corinthians 16:13
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5:26A passionate exploration of how Christian men were born for spiritual battle, inspired by a line from a 2003 Christian metal song. The episode unpacks 1 Corinthians 16:13 to reveal Paul's fourfold command for believers to be watchful, stand firm, act like men, and remain strong. • Walking billboard for the gospel, jiu-jitsu, eating meat, and Christ…
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In this episode, we go to The Forging Table to discuss Genesis 43. Let’s get into it… Episode notes and links HERE. Donate to support our mission of equipping men to push back darkness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Undaunted.Life
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#143 - Joby Martin // Fraternity Houses & Forgiveness: What Condemnation Really Means
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6:34The Word of God serves as the sword of the Spirit, our primary spiritual weapon against evil forces. In John chapter 3, Jesus reveals He came not to condemn the world but to save it through belief in Him, offering us eternal life instead of the condemnation we deserve. • John 3:16 contains the entire gospel in one sentence, declaring God's love and…
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Baylor Thinks They Love People Better Than God Does (Ep. 787)
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1:30:36In this episode, Kyle breaks down the grant that Baylor University, a private and supposedly Christian university, received to study “inclusivity in the church” for people that identify as LGBTQ+. Also, in the Quick Hitters segment, he discusses Chip and Joanna Gaines selling out to the LGBTQ+ agenda, the tragic floods in Kerr County, Texas, former…
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#142 - Joby Martin // Unraveling Scripture's Most Famous Verse: God's Ultimate Love Story
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6:36We dive deep into John 3:16, arguably America's most famous Bible verse, to uncover its profound connection to the Abraham and Isaac narrative and reveal how Jesus masterfully used this connection to teach Nicodemus about his divine mission. • The verse appears after Jesus references the bronze serpent story from Numbers 21 • Jesus came not just to…
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#141 - Joby Martin // Salvation: Received, Not Achieved
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6:03Jesus reveals to Nicodemus that salvation is received through faith, not achieved through works, using the Old Testament bronze serpent as a powerful illustration of his coming sacrifice on the cross. The conversation exposes how our sin problem is internal, requiring transformation from the inside out rather than external religious performance. • …
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ROD DREHER | Live Not by Lies (Ep. 786)
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1:11:05In this episode, we welcome Rod Dreher to the show. He is a conservative writer, editor, producer, and documentarian. He has a new book and an Angel Studios documentary series called “Live Not by Lies”. In this interview, we discuss why totalitarianism is on the rise, what we can learn from the totalitarian regimes of the 20th century, the differen…
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#140 - Joby Martin // Born Again: Understanding True Salvation
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5:54Jesus meets Nicodemus where he is—confused about salvation—and patiently explains that eternal life isn't achieved through works but received through spiritual rebirth. • Nicodemus approaches Jesus at night with questions about entering God's kingdom • Jesus tells Nicodemus he must be "born again" to see the kingdom of God • Nicodemus misunderstand…
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#139 - Joby Martin // Knowledge vs. Relationship: Meeting Jesus in the Darkness
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5:36Support the show Want to connect? Email [email protected]
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THE FORGING TABLE | Genesis 41:37-42:38 (Ep. 785)
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54:21In this episode, we go to The Forging Table to discuss Genesis 41:37-42:38. Let’s get into it… Episode notes and links HERE. Donate to support our mission of equipping men to push back darkness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Undaunted.Life
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#138 - Kyle Thompson // St. Patrick’s Breastplate: Through the strength of His descent for the judgment of Doom
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4:51We explore St. Patrick's Breastplate prayer, focusing on the line about Christ's return for final judgment and how this ancient Irish prayer provides strength for Christians facing spiritual battles. • St. Patrick's prayer begins with "I rise today through a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity" • The prayer acknowledges Christ's baptism,…
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#137 - Kyle Thompson // St. Patrick’s Breastplate: Through the strength of His resurrection with His ascension
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5:39We explore the ancient Irish prayer known as St. Patrick's Breastplate, focusing on finding strength through Christ's resurrection and ascension. • The prayer begins by invoking the Trinity as our source of spiritual strength • Mary Magdalene's encounter with the risen Jesus shows how He calls each person by name • Jesus' appearance to Mary demonst…
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LEE STROBEL | Seeing the Supernatural (Ep. 784)
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1:01:42In this episode, we welcome Lee Strobel to the show. He is a Christian author and Apologist. He is most famous for his book “The Case for Christ”, which details his two-year investigative journey that concluded with him putting his faith in Christ. In this interview, we discuss what triggered him to try and disprove Christianity, what evidence he f…
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#136 - Kyle Thompson // St. Patrick’s Breastplate: Through the strength of Christ with His baptism
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4:38We explore St. Patrick's Breastplate (or the Deer's Cry), an ancient Irish prayer that speaks of rising through the strength of Christ's crucifixion and burial—a seemingly paradoxical concept that challenges our understanding of strength and victory. • Reading from St. Patrick's Breastplate about rising through the strength of Christ • Examining th…
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J.T. ENGLISH | Participating in God's Story (Ep. 783)
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55:09In this episode, we welcome J.T. English to the show. He is a pastor, professor, podcaster, and author. He has a new book out called “Remember and Rehearse: An Invitation to Participate in God’s Story”. He is also the co-host of the “Knowing Faith” podcast and the co-founder of “Training the Church”, a ministry focused on assisting ministry leaders…
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