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. --- 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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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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#88 - Joby Martin // The Deeper Meaning of Cana
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5:15The Gospel of John records Jesus' first miracle at a wedding in Cana not simply as a display of power, but as a sign pointing to his redemptive purpose of transforming lives completely. • Jesus turned ordinary water for Jewish purification into extraordinary wine • This miracle is called a "sign" because it points to something greater than itself •…
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Ask a Pastor with JOBY MARTIN | May 2025 (Ep. 750)
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41:12In this episode, we welcome Joby Martin back to the show. In this interview, we discuss the trans-affirming internal training video that was leaked from Andy Stanley’s church, the fundamental difference between Moses’ stone tablets and Joseph Smith’s golden tablets, whether or not Christian churches should join interfaith alliances, where to draw t…
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#87 - Joby Martin // Do whatever He tells you to do
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5:16We explore how miracles often occur on the other side of obedience, using Jesus's first miracle of turning water into wine as a powerful example of faith in action. • Mary's instruction to the servants: "Do whatever Jesus tells you to do" • The critical question: What is Jesus telling you to do right now? • Jesus asked servants to do things that ma…
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#86 - Joby Martin // The Servant's Guidebook
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5:40Mary'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 …
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1,053 - Loudon Wainwright III, Janiva Magness, John Ellison & Joe Beard, Dan Navarro, and Ali McGuirk
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2:22:04This episode was recorded on March 21st, 2025 at Kodak Hall in Rochester, NY. The lineup includes Loudon Wainwright III, Janiva Magness, John Ellison & Joe Beard, Dan Navarro, and Ali McGuirk. https://bit.ly/4jxGpUBBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting
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TITUS KENNEDY | Digging for Biblical Truths (Ep. 749)
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1:46:44In this episode, we welcome Titus Kennedy back to the show for an in-studio interview. He is a field archaeologist that has been involved in excavations and survey projects at several archaeological sites in biblical lands, including directing and supervising multiple projects spanning the Bronze Age through the Byzantine period. He wrote the new b…
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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 sin…
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#84 - Joby Martin // Bringing Our Anxieties to Jesus
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6:06The 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 …
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THE FORGING TABLE | Genesis 25 (Ep. 748)
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1:00:44In this episode, we go to The Forging Table to discuss Genesis 25. 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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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 fu…
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What Everyone is Getting Wrong about the Rise of Sextortion of Teenage Boys (Ep. 747)
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1:15:18In this episode, Kyle shares an email he got from a former member of Andy Stanley’s church, and he talks about what everyone is getting wrong about the rise in sextortion of teenage boys online. Also, in the Quick Hitters segment, he discusses the Trump White House’s presidential message on Holy Week, 50+ Nigerian Christians being slaughtered by Mu…
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#82 - Kyle Thompson // Fierce Intention, Part 2
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7:13Using John Eldridge's "Beautiful Outlaw" as our guide this week, we dive into Chapter 4, "Fierce Intention," exploring the passionate personality of Jesus through his temple cleansings. • Jesus cleansed the temple twice – first early in ministry (John 2) and again during his final week (Matthew 21, Mark 11, Luke 19) • The temple cleansing wasn't a …
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1,052 - MC Taylor Goldsmith Show, Kat Edmonson, Ken Pomeroy, Jonny Fritz, and Scott Mulvahill
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2:12:07This episode was recorded on March 9, 2025 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes The MC Taylor Goldsmith Show (featuring Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes and MC Taylor of Hiss Golden Messenger), Kat Edmonson, Ken Pomeroy, Jonny Fritz, and Scott Mulvahill. https://bit.ly/4iftS6O…
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#81 - Kyle Thompson // Fierce Intention, Part 1
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7:26We'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 en…
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JUSTIN BRIERLEY | Why I'm Still a Christian (Ep. 746)
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1:16:59In this episode, we welcome Justin Brierley back to the show. He is the former host of the Unbelievable? radio show and podcast on Premier Christian Radio in the UK. He is the author of “The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God: Why New Atheism Grew Old and Secular Thinkers Are Considering Christianity Again” and his newest book “Why I’m Still a Chr…
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#80 - Kyle Thompson // The Missing Essential - His Personality & Is Jesus Really Playful?
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7:23The 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 authentic…
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#79 - Kyle Thompson // The Most Human Face of All
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6:18Kyle 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, d…
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THE FORGING TABLE | Genesis 23 & 24 (Ep. 745)
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53:31In this episode, we go to The Forging Table to discuss Genesis 23 & 24. 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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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 …
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JULIE PROCTOR | To Reach the Least of These (Ep. 744)
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1:03:23In this episode, we welcome Julie Proctor to the show. She and her husband Gary founded Manos De Fe in Panama. The mission of Manos de Fe is to share the love of Christ while helping impoverished families in Chiriqui, Panama achieve self-sufficiency and hope for a brighter future. In this interview, we discuss what it was like being one of the firs…
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#77 - Joby Martin // The Cost of Following Jesus
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5:15Peter'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 d…
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1,051- Larkin Poe, Victoria Canal, Raye Zaragoza, Ron Pope, and Christian Lopez
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2:19:19This episode was recorded on February 16th, 2025 at the Canady Creative Arts Centerat West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV. The lineup includes Larkin Poe, Victoria Canal, Raye Zaragoza, Ron Pope, and Christian Lopez. https://bit.ly/3RWmKBeBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting
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Jesus meets Peter exactly where he is after his betrayal, creating a powerful scene of restoration rather than rejection. Our failures never disqualify us from God's purposes and plans. • Jesus actively pursues Peter who had returned to fishing after his denial • The charcoal fire intentionally parallels the setting where Peter had previously denie…
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DUSTIN DIEFENDERFER | Cultivating an "Always Ready" Spirit, Mind, & Body (Ep. 743)
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57:55In this episode, we welcome Dustin Diefenderfer to the show. He is the founder of MTNTOUGH. In this interview, we discuss his upbringing in the outdoors, his ministry work in Uganda, what led him to create MTNTOUGH, the biggest problems getting men to take their spiritual, mental, and physical health seriously, and much more. Let’s get into it… Epi…
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#75 - Joby Martin // Casting Nets with Christ
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5:21Jesus teaches a profound lesson about obedience through a fishing miracle, demonstrating that apart from Him we can do nothing but with Him we discover unexpected abundance. • Peter and several disciples return to fishing but catch nothing all night • Jesus appears on shore and calls them "children" in a playful challenge • He instructs them to cas…
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#74 - Joby Martin // Don't Return to Your Old Ways
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5:35Christ's resurrection gives us a new identity that frees us from returning to old ways. The story of Peter in John 21 shows how even devoted followers can revert to past behaviors during times of uncertainty. • Peter's declaration "I'm going fishing" was not a casual hobby but a return to his pre-disciple identity • Before following Jesus, Peter ha…
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THE FORGING TABLE | Genesis 22 (Ep. 742)
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1:10:32In this episode, we go to The Forging Table to discuss Genesis 22. 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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Jesus's final words on the cross reveal the profound truth that our sin debt is "paid in full." The Greek word "tetelestai" was commonly used on banking documents when a debt was completely satisfied, showing that Christ's sacrifice perfectly atoned for our sins. • Jesus's declaration "it is finished" marks the fulfillment of God's promise in Genes…
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#72 - Joby Martin // Why Did Jesus Quote a Psalm While Dying?
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7:12The fulfillment of ancient prophecy comes to life as Jesus speaks from the cross, quoting Psalm 22 to reveal how his suffering was foretold a thousand years earlier. Joby Martin explains the deep significance of Christ's words "I thirst" and "My God, why have you forsaken me?" • Jesus's cry "I thirst" demonstrates his full humanity while fulfilling…
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Andy Stanley's Church Instructs Children's Workers to "Affirm" "Trans Kids" (Ep. 741)
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1:16:48In this episode, Kyle discusses the shocking video which details the process Andy Stanley’s church goes through to train their children’s workers to “affirm” any “trans kids” in their children’s ministry. Also, in the Quick Hitters segment, he discusses the bipartisan (and feminism-fueled) push to allow proxy voting in Congress, the results of the …
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The third saying of Christ on the cross reveals Jesus' compassion when, even while bearing the world's sin, He made provision for His mother's care by entrusting her to the disciple John. This profound moment demonstrates that if Jesus could attend to personal needs during His crucifixion, the resurrected Christ is certainly concerned with our dail…
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1,050- The Headhunters, Amanda Anne Platt & The Honeycutters, David Berkeley, Buffalo Rose, and Crys Matthews
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2:14:14This episode was recorded on February 2nd, 2025 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes The Headhunters, Amanda Anne Platt & The Honeycutters, David Berkeley, Buffalo Rose, and Crys Matthews. https://bit.ly/42AWjHvBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting
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NICOLE WILKE | How to Make Our Kids Resilient (Ep. 740)
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1:15:01In this episode, we welcome Nicole Wilke to the show. She is a child welfare researcher, missionary, author, and marriage and family therapist. She currently serves as Director of the Center on Applied Research for Vulnerable Children and Families, bridging research and practice to improve faith-based care for vulnerable children and families aroun…
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Jesus reveals salvation through grace alone in His second statement from the cross, offering immediate paradise to a repentant thief who simply asked to be remembered. • Two thieves beside Jesus represent two approaches to faith - demanding proof versus seeking grace • The repentant thief acknowledges his guilt and Jesus' innocence • Salvation illu…
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#69 - Joby Martin // "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do."
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THE FORGING TABLE | Genesis 20 & 21 (Ep. 739)
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1:04:09In this episode, we go to The Forging Table to discuss Genesis 20 & 21. 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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#68 - Kyle Thompson // A Godly Man Loves God and His Neighbor
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6:23We complete our 10-part series on the elements of godly manhood by exploring the tenth and most foundational element: loving God and neighbor. Jesus himself identified this dual commandment as the foundation upon which all other spiritual truths and obligations depend. • Element 10: A godly man loves God and his neighbor • Jesus identified the grea…
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#67 - Kyle Thompson // A Godly Man Does Not Rely on His Own Strength Alone
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6:39We continue our ten-element series on biblical manhood by tackling Element Nine: a godly man does not rely on his own strength alone. This counterintuitive principle challenges our cultural conditioning toward self-sufficiency and stoic independence. • Review of Elements 1-8: surrender to Christ, selflessness, holiness, repentance, loving one's wif…
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