The Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson

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]

We trace a clear line from Luke 2 to our lives: God chooses overlooked people for meaningful work. Shepherds, fishermen, and the condemned find hope, identity, and purpose in Jesus, not pedigree.• the Daily Blade mission to equip men for the fight• Luke 2 focus after Christmas and why Christmas changes everything• the true status of first‑century shepherds and why that matters• angels announcing to the overlooked, not the elite• Jesus choosing disciples who were not the best of the best• the lie of condemnation versus Romans 8:1• identity shaped by Jesus’ scars, not our past• practical encouragement to surrender and step into purposeBefore 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 reframe Luke 2 as a starting line, not a finish line, showing how God’s sovereignty turns unwanted detours into purposeful steps. From Caesar’s census to Joseph’s trials, we point to a hope that holds through soreness, stress, and the road ahead.• Christmas as the launch of mission, not a deadline• Luke 2 read through God’s sovereignty in history• Romans 8:28 applied to present trials• Joseph’s Old Testament arc as a model of purpose in pain• Training analogy: strength requires soreness• James 1 and growth through testing• Trusting Christ over circumstances in the new yearStay sharp.Support the showWant to connect? Email [email protected]