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The Daily Blade

Hosted by Pastor Joby

A daily, short-form devotional podcast where two pastors unpack scripture, primarily for Christian men seeking to apply the Bible to their lives.

The brief

This is a daily dose of biblical exegesis, framed as a spiritual tool ('the blade') for its listeners. Each five-to-seven-minute episode focuses on a specific passage or parable, which the host breaks down and connects to modern life, spiritual battle, and personal accountability. The tone is direct and pastoral, often concluding with a pointed question or a call to action for the listener.

Its brevity and daily cadence are key differentiators; it delivers a single, focused theological point in the time it takes to drink a cup of coffee. The consistent 'sharpening the sword' metaphor provides a strong, memorable brand that sets it apart from more general-interest devotional podcasts.
— What makes it distinctive
§1 · The host

Who hosts this show

The Daily Blade is a short-form, daily devotional show hosted by Joby Martin, the founder and lead pastor of The Church of Eleven22 in Jacksonville, Florida, and Kyle Thompson, the founder of Undaunted.Life. Each weekday, they aim to equip Christians to apply the Word of God to their everyday lives in episodes that are typically under 10 minutes. The show is presented as a ministry of The Church of Eleven22.

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Credentials & credits

  • Joby Martin: Founder and Lead Pastor of The Church of Eleven22
  • Joby Martin: Member of the Acts 29 church-planting network
  • Joby Martin: Author of 'If the Tomb Is Empty' and 'Stand Firm & Act Like Men'
  • Kyle Thompson: Founder of Undaunted.Life
  • Kyle Thompson: Host of 'Undaunted.Life: A Man's Podcast'

Other ventures

  • The Church of Eleven22
  • Undaunted.Life
§2 · Classification

What kind of podcast

Niches
Region
usa
§3 · Cadence & catalog

When new episodes drop

Publishing rate
~5/week
Not shown by Apple / Spotify
Total episodes
386
Last episode
6 days ago
Jun 25, 2026
Status
Active
§3b · Editor's picks

Notable episodes

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  1. 01
    #388 - Joby Martin // Judgment Is Coming

    A clear example of the show's direct, evangelistic tone, using the Parable of the Net to explain the finality of divine judgment.

  2. 02
    #387 - Joby Martin // Christ Is Worth It

    This episode distills the show's core message about the supreme value of Christ, using two parables to ask listeners to examine their priorities.

  3. 03
    #386 - Joby Martin // Mustard Seed Faith

    Highlights the show's pastoral and encouraging side, focusing on the nature of spiritual growth over time and reassuring listeners that small faith in a great God is what matters.

§4 · Signature

What you'll be asked on this show

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How Pastor Joby interviews

The show is a monologue-driven devotional, with either Joby Martin or Kyle Thompson leading a given episode. Episodes begin with a thematic intro and the tagline "Let's sharpen up" and end with the consistent sign-off, "Stay sharp." The teaching style is direct and applicational, often using parables to illustrate a central truth about faith or judgment.

Questions Pastor Joby keeps coming back to

  • Do you treasure Christ above all the treasures of this world?
  • Is he worth your life?
  • Is he of supreme value to you?
  • When you stand before the Lord, which one will you be?
  • Will you be evil because you have rejected Jesus?
  • Have you bent your knee to Jesus and surrendered your life to him?
  • Will you confess him the Lord of your salvation or the Lord of your damnation?

Signature segments

  • · Intro tagline: 'Let's sharpen up.'
  • · Outro tagline: 'Stay sharp.'
  • · Thematic intro and outro music

Topics covered repeatedly

Biblical Parables (Matthew 13)Divine JudgmentSalvation through ChristThe value of JesusSpiritual growth and sanctificationThe nature of faithChristian parentingSpiritual warfareAccountabilityBiblical manhood
§5 · Guests

Who gets booked here

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Typical guest

The format does not include guests; it is exclusively hosted by Joby Martin and Kyle Thompson.

§6 · Channels & links

Where to find this show

§7 · Stats

Audience & reach

YouTube · first-party
Subscribers
10.1K
10,100
Avg views / video
2.1K
Trailing window
Total views
561K
560,602
Videos published
386
Sponsor readEstimated

The podcast does not feature third-party sponsors and is presented as a ministry of The Church of Eleven22, which listeners are invited to support financially.

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§8 · Contact

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§9b · FAQ

People also ask

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Who are the hosts of The Daily Blade?
The hosts are Joby Martin, the lead pastor of The Church of Eleven22, and Kyle Thompson, the founder of the men's ministry Undaunted.Life.
What is the format of the podcast?
It's a short-form daily devotional, with episodes typically lasting between five and seven minutes. Each episode focuses on interpreting and applying a specific biblical passage.
Is the podcast still running?
Yes, new episodes are released every weekday.
Where can I listen to the podcast?
The Daily Blade is available on major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.
Last updatedJun 29, 2026Not yet host-verified
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§9c · Methodology

Sources & how this page was built

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  1. [01]The Daily Blade - Official Websitethedailyblade.com
  2. [02]About - The Daily Bladethedailyblade.com
  3. [03]Joby Martin - Official Biojobymartin.com
  4. [04]Kyle Thompson - Undaunted.Lifeundaunted.life
  5. [05]The Church of Eleven22coe22.com
  6. [06]The Daily Blade - Apple Podcastspodcasts.apple.com
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