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Built 4 MoreKyle Thompson | Building Strong Men in a Weak WorldKyle Thompson is the founder of Undaunted Life, a movement built to equip men to push back darkness by forging spiritual, mental, and physical resilience. What started in a closet studio has become one of the boldest platforms speaking into faith, masculinity, and culture today.In this episode, Kyle shares his story, from training in jiu-jitsu and navigating career changes to launching a brand built on biblical values and stepping fully into his calling. He talks about the early days of Undaunted Life, why men in the Church are...
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The Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson#166 - Kyle Thompson // A Time to Keep Silence, and a Time to SpeakWe explore Ecclesiastes 3:7, focusing on the wisdom of knowing when to keep silent and when to speak up in our Christian walk. The challenge of controlling our tongues affects all men, whether it's saying hurtful things or failing to speak truth when needed.• The Serenity Prayer offers a framework for discerning when to accept things and when to take action• God's wisdom through Scripture and the Holy Spirit helps us navigate when to speak and when to stay silent• In Habakkuk, God reminds us there are times to be silent and submit to His sovereignty•...
2025-08-2006 minThe Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson#165 - Kyle Thompson // A Time to Break Down, and a Time to Build UpEcclesiastes 3 teaches us that for everything there is a season, including times of breaking down and building up. We explore why accepting God's "breaking down" process is essential before He can rebuild us into something greater.• Most men are comfortable with the grind only when they remain in control• God designed life with necessary cycles of breaking down and building up• Breaking someone down reveals what they're truly made of when tested• The "burn it down and walk away" approach removes barriers to spiritual growth• Testing people to their limits helps determine if they can b...
2025-08-1905 minThe Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson#164 - Kyle Thompson // A Time to Be Born, and a Time to DieThis week we explore Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, reflecting on God's providence through life's changing seasons and our responsibility to steward our time well.• Ecclesiastes, traditionally attributed to King Solomon, was written as a reflection on his life lessons• "For everything there is a season" emphasizes God's sovereignty applicable in all of life's phases• The verse "a time to be born and a time to die" demonstrates God's lordship over life and death• Our lives are not random but purposefully designed within God's sovereign will• We are responsible to "own the dash"—the time between birth and de...
2025-08-1805 minThe Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson#158 - Kyle Thompson // Amazing GraceWe 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 conversion, Newton became a minister and leading voice in the abolitionist movement• Leanne Rimes' 1997 version highlighted as a favorite rendition• Lyrics connect to biblical concepts of total depravation (Romans 5:4-5)• Imagery of being lost and found, blind then...
2025-08-0804 minThe Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson#157 - Kyle Thompson // Come Thou FountWe'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 and Shane's rendition on their Hymns Live album (2019) stands out as the definitive version• The Ebenezer reference comes from 1 Samuel 7, where Samuel set up a stone commemorating God's help• The line "prone to wander" acknowledges our human tendency to stray from God
2025-08-0704 minThe Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson#156 - Kyle Thompson // How Great Thou ArtWe'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 after experiencing a thunderstorm• Carrie Underwood and Vince Gill's 2011 Academy of Country Music performance stands as possibly the greatest live performance of any song• Verse 1 celebrates God's creation and sovereignty, directly connecting to Genesis 1:1 and Psalm 8:3-4•...
2025-08-0605 minThe Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson#155 - Kyle Thompson // Down to the River to PrayWe 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 possible encoded references to the Underground Railroad• Highlights the tradition of mass public baptisms in the American South and Appalachia• Contains biblical themes of baptism and repentance connected to John the Baptist• Explores concepts of spiritual pilgrimage and eternal...
2025-08-0505 minThe Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson#154 - Kyle Thompson // Blessed AssuranceKyle 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 played a melody and asked Crosby what it said to her• Crosby's immediate response became the opening line: "Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine"• Kyle recommends Shane and Shane's obscure bluegrass version from 2006• The lyrics reflect Crosby's personal testimony...
2025-08-0405 minThe Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson#148 - Kyle Thompson // WE WERE BORN FOR BATTLE: Judges 6:12God 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 warrior" despite his cowardice• There is transformative power in the new names and identities God gives us• The woman with the issue of blood was not only healed physically but restored socially when Jesus called her "dau...
2025-07-2506 minThe Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson#147 - Kyle Thompson // WE WERE BORN FOR BATTLE: Psalm 144:1We 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 of our prayers should always be praise and gratitude to God• David recognized God as the source of his warrior skills despite his renowned battle prowess• All our abilities and skills are gifts from God, not self-der...
2025-07-2405 minThe Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson#146 - Kyle Thompson // WE WERE BORN FOR BATTLE: 2 Timothy 2:3-4Paul'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 called to loyalty, selflessness, preparedness, and courage• Avoid entanglement in civilian pursuits that distract from our primary mission• Our aim should be pleasing our commanding officer, Jesus Christ• Being a soldier for Christ supersedes any worldly profession or career statu...
2025-07-2305 minThe Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson#145 - Kyle Thompson // WE WERE BORN FOR BATTLE: Ephesians 6:10-20We 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 but against spiritual forces of evil• The belt of truth holds everything together from our core• The breastplate of righteousness protects our hearts and vital organs• Shoes of the gospel of peace provide stability and readiness• The shield of faith exti...
2025-07-2205 minThe Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson#144 - Kyle Thompson // WE WERE BORN FOR BATTLE: 1 Corinthians 16:13A 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 Christian metal• Nostalgic journey through Beloved's 2003 album and their song "Death to Traitors"• The powerful line "we were born for battle" revealing a truth about Christian masculinity• Breaking down Paul's commands in 1 Corinthians 16:13• Being watchful means staying spiritually alert against sin and false...
2025-07-2105 minThe Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson#138 - Kyle Thompson // St. Patrick’s Breastplate: Through the strength of His descent for the judgment of DoomWe 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, crucifixion, resurrection, ascension and return for judgment• Acts 17 explains God has appointed a day to judge the world through Christ• 1 Thessalonians 4:16 describes Christ's descent with angelic command and God's trumpet• Revelation 20 depicts the great white throne judgment where books are opened• The prayer c...
2025-07-1104 minThe Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson#137 - Kyle Thompson // St. Patrick’s Breastplate: Through the strength of His resurrection with His ascensionWe 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 demonstrates His love for those society rejected• The resurrection transformed the cross from a symbol of fear to one of ultimate hope• Christ's ascension completes His earthly ministry and establishes His heavenly authority• St. Patrick's prayer reminds us that Christ surrounds us...
2025-07-1005 minThe Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson#136 - Kyle Thompson // St. Patrick’s Breastplate: Through the strength of Christ with His baptismWe 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 the Gospel of John's account of Jesus's crucifixion and burial• Reflection on how crucifixion was designed for maximum pain and public shame• Questioning why crucifixion and burial would be considered sources of strength• Sharing the beautiful conclusion of St. Patrick's prayer that emphasizes Christ's pre...
2025-07-0904 minThe Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson#135 - Kyle Thompson // St. Patrick’s Breastplate: Through the strength of Christ with His baptismWe explore St. Patrick's Breastplate prayer and focus specifically on the line "I arise today through the strength of Christ with his baptism," diving into the significance of Jesus' baptism in Matthew 3.• Jesus' baptism was a public identification with sinners despite being sinless himself• Christ modeled what he would later command in the Great Commission• The baptism provides the clearest revelation of the Trinity with all three persons present• St. Patrick included Christ's baptism in his prayer as a source of spiritual strength• The closing prayer invokes Christ's presence in every dimension of life
2025-07-0805 minThe Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson#134 - Kyle Thompson // St. Patrick’s Breastplate: The Deer’s CryWe explore St. Patrick's Breastplate, an ancient Irish prayer used for spiritual protection in battle. This powerful "lorica" has deep connections to Ephesians 6 and the spiritual armor Christians need for daily battles.• St. Patrick's Breastplate (or Deer's Cry) was used by men going into physical and spiritual battle• The prayer focuses on Christ's presence in every direction: before, behind, above, beneath• According to tradition, this prayer made St. Patrick invisible to assassins who only saw deer• The prayer serves as an Irish poetic version of the Armor of God in Ephesians 6• This week's episodes w...
2025-07-0704 minThe Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson#133 - Matt Chandler // Are You Fighting the Right Battles? Aligning Your Strength with God's PurposeGod uniquely wires and places men to bring order and light to the world through cultivation and protection—the essential callings that distinguish biblical manhood.• Men are called to cultivate their context—work, neighborhood, and hobbies• Your career should have "the aroma of Christ," producing beauty and order• The command to "keep" means watching over like a watchman on the wall• Men are positioned to physically and spiritually protect their families• Scripture consistently portrays God and the Christian life using warrior imagery• Self-obsession marks a disintegrating soul—true manhood looks outward• Break destructive cy...
2025-07-0406 minThe Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson#132 - Matt Chandler // Marriage Isn't Just a Relationship—It's a Divine AssignmentWe examine the biblical principles for cultivating a thriving marriage as part of our week-long series on what men were created to cultivate. Scripture clearly shows that finding a wife brings divine favor, contradicting cultural trends that encourage delaying marriage until financial stability is achieved.• Proverbs 18:22 describes finding a wife as "a good thing" that brings favor from the Lord• A good wife who fears the Lord is more precious than jewels (Proverbs 31)• Young men should seek marriage with godly women rather than waiting until they're completely established• Husbands should cultivate marriages through sacrificial love tha...
2025-07-0305 minThe Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson#131- Matt Chandler // Finding Your Foxhole: Why Men Need Deep ConnectionsWe explore the biblical and scientific importance of brotherhood for men's health and wellbeing, looking at the places men were designed to cultivate strength and vulnerability.• Cultivating a sense of self means understanding the "why" beneath our responses and reactions• Men need to cultivate a small team including marriage and brotherhood with other men• Unwanted solitude and emotional isolation are common male experiences as responsibilities increase• Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 emphasizes that two are better than one for support and protection• The Harvard Study of Adult Development (since 1934) found relationships matter more than IQ, social class, or...
2025-07-0206 minThe Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson#130 - Matt Chandler // Strength with Purpose: Your Divine AssignmentGod created men with unique strength and aggression to cultivate His creation, helping it flourish through focused work that brings life to our hearts and souls. • God uniquely designed men to be stronger, faster, and wired differently for a specific purpose• Genesis 2:15 reveals our mandate to work and watch over God's creation with our strength• Cultivation means creating, building, and helping things flourish under God's direction• Meaningful work in a fallen world is painfully difficult but ultimately rewarding• Men must first cultivate a healthy sense of self before cultivating other areas• Understanding your behavior...
2025-07-0106 minThe Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson#129 - Matt Chandler // Toxic Masculinity: A Christian PerspectivePastor Matt Chandler addresses the cultural narrative of "toxic masculinity" that has left many men feeling discouraged, devalued, and demoralized. He begins a week-long exploration of biblical masculinity by examining God's unique biological design for men and setting up the question of why God created these differences.• The American Psychological Association's 2018 guidelines denounced "traditional masculine ideology" as harmful• Many men today struggle with loneliness, frustration, exhaustion, and negative generational patterns• Being male (XY chromosomes) doesn't automatically make someone a man• Genesis 2:7 shows God's intentional creation and positioning of man• Men have biological differences including...
2025-06-3005 minThe Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson#128 - Kyle Thompson // You Don’t Hate Evil Enough: The -ismsWe examine Psalm 97:10, which commands those who love the Lord to hate evil, applying this principle specifically to ideologies that contradict biblical teaching. Our focus centers on why Christians should more actively oppose destructive philosophical systems like Marxism, communism, socialism, and feminism.• Brief explanation of each ideology's core principles• God's design brings order while these ideologies foster chaos• These systems breed hatred and envy by pitting groups against each other• Biblical warnings against covetousness directly counter these philosophies• These ideologies pull people away from the roles God established• Scripture passages from Ephesians 5 and 1 Corint...
2025-06-2705 minThe Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson#127 - Kyle Thompson // You Don’t Hate Evil Enough: Standpoint EpistemologyToday we explore how Christians should respond to standpoint epistemology – the belief that knowledge and truth are determined by one's social position. We examine Psalm 97:10 which commands believers who love the Lord to hate evil.• Standpoint epistemology manifests in modern culture as critical race theory and "my truth" thinking• This ideology contradicts biblical truth by replacing God's objective Truth with subjective personal perspectives• God explicitly condemns showing partiality based on social identities (James 2:1)• Our primary identity should be in Christ, not in social categories or immutable characteristics• Unity in Christ (Galatians 3:28) is directly opposed by i...
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