The Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson

• #227 - Josh Howerton // Power Before Purpose

  We explore what “be strong” means in 1 Corinthians 16 and why Jesus tells his followers to stay and receive power before they go. We link Word and Spirit, show how Paul led in Corinth without relying on polish, and offer a simple prayer that God loves to answer.• five commands for men in 1 Corinthians 16:13–14• strength defined as Spirit-empowered power, not mere talk• Acts 1:8 and the pattern of stay, receive, then go• Paul’s ministry in Corinth as power over persuasion• reuniting Word and Spirit for stable, useful lives• a practical yielded prayer for fresh power• repentance, forgiveness and obedience as pathways to strength• daily steps to be watchful, firm, courageous and lovingBefore 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]

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• #226 - Josh Howerton // The Hard Thing You’re Afraid To Do, Done Anyway

  We explore courage as a core part of biblical manhood and challenge the myth that faith and fear cannot coexist. Josh shares raw moments of anxiety in ministry and points to Joshua and Jesus as models for obedience under pressure.• the five commands in 1 Corinthians 16:13–14 • courage defined as obedience despite fear • a candid story of anxiety and preaching • faith overriding fear rather than erasing it • Joshua’s repeated call to be strong and courageous • a practical question to name your next brave step • Jesus in Gethsemane as the pattern for courage • a final charge to act in love for God’s gloryBefore 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]

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• #225 - Josh Howerton // Resisting Pressure With The Power Of The Spirit

  We call men to stand firm in a world that keeps pressing them into its mold, and we point to the Spirit’s power as the true footing. Scripture, story, and a clear charge help us resist stubborn pride while choosing courageous love.• the command to stand firm from 1 Corinthians 16:13–14• Romans 12’s warning about the world’s mold• reverse discipleship through media and algorithms• God’s plan in the word versus the world’s plan• the Holy Spirit as Paraclete who helps us stand• the difference between standing firm and being stubborn• Martin Luther’s conviction under threat• practical steps to resist daily pressure with humility and courageBefore 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]

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• #224 - Josh Howerton // Be Watchful

  We trace Paul’s charge to “be watchful” back to Ezekiel’s watchman and apply it to four spheres men must guard: heart, family, church, and culture. We move from theology to action with practical steps, prayers, and a sober call to responsibility before God.• the watchman mandate in Ezekiel 3 and Acts 20• five commands of 1 Corinthians 16:13–14 with focus on watchfulness• the cost of silence versus the courage to warn• guarding the heart with confession and repentance• taking responsibility at home with prayer and presence• running into the breach in the local church• resisting cultural lies with truth and mercy• practical questions and prayers to start todayBefore 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]

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• #223 - Joby Martin // If Dad Loves Mom First, Everyone Flourishes

  We explore why the surest way to bless your kids is to love their mom first, grounding the call in Ephesians 5 and everyday practices that build a secure home. We offer clear steps to reorder time, protect honor, and parent from unity rather than urgency.• the sword of the Spirit as our framing• the link between marital love and kids’ security• teens experientially rich but relationally poor• Ephesians 5 as the model for husbands• practical boundaries like date nights and respect• creation order shaping family health• scheduling priorities to protect the marriage• united parenting in love and admonition• a father’s joy in children walking in truthBefore 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]

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