The Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson

We trace Psalm 136:4–9 to show how fine-tuned order in creation reveals God’s steadfast love and leads us to humility, gratitude, and trust. Job 38 reorients our pride with a bracing reminder of God’s wisdom and our place in his world.• Psalm 136 refrain as the anchor of mercy• Fine-tuning examples from gravity and nuclear forces• Creation’s order as provision for human life• Awe that humbles pride and calms anxiety• Job 38 as a corrective to complaint and control• Practicing gratitude and trust in daily rhythmsBefore 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 [email protected]

We trace Psalm 136:1–3 to show why God’s goodness and supremacy are the bedrock of a steady life and why lesser lords cannot bear the weight of our hopes. We call men to reorder love, practice gratitude, and return to the refrain that anchors choices and courage.• context and structure of Psalm 136 as a liturgical hymn• meanings across translations of the refrain• hesed as covenant love and engine of history• focus on God’s goodness as essential attribute• God’s supremacy over all rulers and idols• modern idols of success, fitness, and self-improvement• daily practice of reading Psalm 136 for formation• call to align life with God’s goodness and ruleBefore 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 [email protected]

We trace the shepherds’ rush to Bethlehem and the way a real encounter with Jesus turns silent belief into bold obedience. Practical prompts help us name what must change now—money, friends, words, and habits—so we walk into an abundant life defined by Christ.• Luke 2 and the shepherds’ transformation• Encounter with Christ as catalyst for change• Money as the rival of the heart• Choosing wise friends and better conversations• Turning testimony outward with courage• Surrendering sins, not managing them• Hearing the Good Shepherd and obeying• Abundant life through steps of obedienceBefore 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 [email protected]

We trace the angel’s message in Luke 2 to show why the gospel is real news that ends fear and births joy for all people. From Bethlehem’s manger to the cross, we explain the great exchange and why Jesus changes everything about everything.• word of God as our weapon• Luke 2 read and unpacked• what makes news news• the gospel from creation to cross• substitution and the great exchange• joy beyond changing circumstances• Bethlehem’s lamb sign explained• invitation to believe and begin anewBefore 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 [email protected]

We read Luke 2 and unpack why the shepherds feared the appearance of an angel and why the first words were “fear not.” We draw a straight line from fear that freezes to faith that moves, and we invite you to take the next courageous step.• the biblical picture of angels as warriors• reasons the shepherds felt great fear• fear not as Scripture’s most repeated command• the claim that fear opposes faith• faith as action that courage fuels• gifts of power, love and a sound mind• trusting God with the future and results• practical next steps of obedience todayShare this podcast around and leave us a five star rating and reviewSupport the showWant to connect? Email [email protected]