The Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson

• #158 - Kyle Thompson // Amazing Grace

  We 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 seeing relates to spiritual regeneration (Luke 15:32)• References to "dangers, toils and snares" speaks to perseverance in faith (Psalm 23:4)• Final verses point to the promise of eternal life (1 Timothy 6:19)• The grace of God is truly amazing—He loved sinners enough to send His SonIf you have not accepted God's free gift of grace yet, I compel you to do so today. If you want to help equip other men for the fight, share this podcast around and leave us a five-star rating and review.Support the showWant to connect? Email [email protected]

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• #157 - Kyle Thompson // Come Thou Fount

  We'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• Ephesians 1:13 reminds us that God seals our hearts when we give them to Him• Salvation comes through grace by faith, not through works (Ephesians 2:8)Join us tomorrow as we continue our exploration of classic hymns and their spiritual significance.Support the showWant to connect? Email [email protected]

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• #156 - Kyle Thompson // How Great Thou Art

  We'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• Verse 2 shows how nature reflects God's majesty, drawing from Job 12:7-10• Verse 3 focuses on our redemption through Christ, echoing John 3:16• Verse 4 anticipates Jesus's second coming, referencing 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17• The refrain "Then sings my soul" represents pure praise and worship, connecting to Psalm 145:3• While the world obsesses over human greatness, only God is truly worthy of being called greatIf you want to help equip other men for the fight, share this podcast around and leave us a five-star rating and review.Support the showWant to connect? Email [email protected]

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• #155 - Kyle Thompson // Down to the River to Pray

  We 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 reward through lyrics about wearing "the starry crown"• Features the recurring plea "Good Lord, show me the way," expressing our need to seek the Lord with our whole heart• Alison Krauss's version on the "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" soundtrack brought this hymn to modern prominenceIf you want to help equip other men for the fight, share this podcast around and leave us a five-star rating and review.Support the showWant to connect? Email [email protected]

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• #154 - Kyle Thompson // Blessed Assurance

  Kyle 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 and find biblical foundation in Hebrews 10:19-22• Our assurance of salvation comes from God, not from our own works or efforts• This divine assurance of salvation is worth "praising our savior all the day long"Share this podcast with others and leave a five-star rating and review to help equip other men for the fight.Support the showWant to connect? Email [email protected]

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