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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Feb 20, 2026 • 6min
#298 - Joby Martin // Stop Trying To Earn What’s Already Paid For
Discussion of Paul’s claim that law-keeping does not justify and how faith secures a new standing before God. Examination of how justice and mercy meet at the cross and why Christ’s work counts as payment for sin. Clear breakdowns of faith as trust, double imputation, and living by grace rather than performance.
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Feb 19, 2026 • 6min
#297 - Joby Martin // Confront With Courage
The hosts unpack Paul’s public confrontation of Peter and why public sin sometimes needs public correction. They explain how to tell if someone is truly a brother and how to separate sin from preference. Practical steps include talking directly, deputizing trusted men for accountability, acting with urgency and mercy, and restoring with gentleness rather than shame.
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Feb 18, 2026 • 6min
#296 - Joby Martin // Sharpened By Submission; Strength In Authority
A discussion of authority in Galatians 2:6–10 and how honor and submission unlock spiritual influence. Four spheres of authority—home, church, work, and government—are defined and their limits explored. Practical guidelines on when to appeal to higher authority and how leaders are evaluated are shared. A personal story shows planting under authority rather than rebelling.
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Feb 17, 2026 • 5min
#295 - Joby Martin // Stand Firm On The Gospel
They defend the gospel against false teaching using Galatians 2:4–5 and stress grace through faith, not works. They urge choosing churches that preach Christ’s life, death, resurrection, and return. They expand the gospel into kingdom living, discuss when cultural engagement becomes compromised, and call for courage to refuse compromise when conscience and conviction demand it.
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Feb 16, 2026 • 6min
#294 - Joby Martin // Choose Godly Ambition Over Quick Results
A walk through Galatians and the Jerusalem Council exploring how the early church defended grace. Discussion of why Titus accompanied Paul and how Peter’s Cornelius story affirmed Gentile inclusion. A look at James’ pivotal question about adding burdens. A contrast between patient, godly ambition and hurried, selfish ambition with a call to faithfulness over fame.
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Feb 13, 2026 • 6min
#293 - Mark Hitchcock // The Spirit-Filled Life
Mark Hitchcock, pastor and Bible teacher known for preaching on Christian living and prophecy, gives a devotional on the Spirit-filled life. He explains Ephesians 5:18, contrasts Spirit control with drunkenness, and unpacks the Greek command as ongoing and communal. He also distinguishes indwelling from filling, offers steps for daily surrender, and highlights signs like joy, gratitude, and transformed family and work life.
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Feb 12, 2026 • 6min
#292 - Mark Hitchcock // Look at Life Through the Cross
Mark Hitchcock, pastor and Bible teacher known for clear biblical exposition, offers a vivid metaphor: put on “cross goggles” to view people, past, and future. He traces Paul’s focus on Christ crucified, uses a polar snow-goggles story to explain spiritual sight, and urges compassion for nonbelievers, grace for fellow believers, and a daily practice of cruciform perspective.
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Feb 11, 2026 • 6min
#291 - Mark Hitchcock // God Orders Our Stops and Steps
Mark Hitchcock, pastor and Bible teacher known for clear expository preaching and writing on prophecy. He unpacks Acts 16 as a guide for discerning direction. He explains how to keep moving amid uncertainty. He describes how closed doors can redirect and how to practice general obedience while waiting for specifics.
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Feb 10, 2026 • 6min
#290 - Mark Hitchcock // The Eyes of the Lord
Mark Hitchcock, pastor and Bible teacher known for practical expository devotionals. He unpacks 2 Chronicles 16:9 and the image of God’s watchful eyes. Short, vivid stories contrast King Asa’s faith and later folly. Practical calls to rely on God in marriage, family, work and church, plus a memorable foreman illustration urging surrender and asking for help.
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Feb 9, 2026 • 7min
#289 - Mark Hitchcock // Strengthen Yourself in the Lord
Mark Hitchcock, pastor and Bible teacher from Edmond, Oklahoma, delivers a devotional on 1 Samuel 30. He recounts David’s collapse at Ziklag and how David strengthened himself in the Lord. He outlines four practical moves: focus on God’s person, recall past deliverance, claim promises, and return to prayer. He closes with David Livingstone’s resolute example to press forward with resilient hope.
