The Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson

Episode #189 — Shane & Shane // Psalm 34
September 22, 2025

Overview

In this devotional episode, special guests Shane Everett and Shane Barnard (of Shane & Shane) join hosts Joby Martin and Kyle Thompson for a heartfelt meditation on Psalm 34. The episode blends scripture reading, worship through song, and reflective discussion, inviting listeners to experience the truth of God’s word through both spoken and sung worship. The focus is on magnifying God, encountering His goodness, and using Psalm 34 as a guide for personal prayer and encouragement, particularly in times of trouble or shame.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Introduction and Theme Setting

• The hosts introduce Shane & Shane as special guests for the week, noting the unique format of combining music and devotional teaching.
  • "We're gonna be going through the psalms all week. And today we're going to be hitting Psalm 34. So enjoy." — Shane Everett (00:27)

2. Invitation to Worship and Singing of Psalm 34

• Shane & Shane lead listeners in a sung chorus based on Psalm 34, emphasizing collective praise.
  • "Magnify, magnify the Lord with me. Come exalt his name together. Glorify the Lord with me. Come exalt his name forever." — Shane Everett (00:49)

3. Scripture Meditation and Reflection

• Kyle reads and meditates on Psalm 34:1-10, interweaving encouragement and application:

  • God delivers from fear and shame.
  • All good is found in Christ; there is “no lack” for believers.
    • "Everything that you are looking for is found in Christ Jesus, your Lord." — Kyle Thompson (03:22)
  • References Romans 8:32 to reinforce God's generous nature.

• Personal Application:

  • Encourages listeners to personalize the psalm, praying specific lines in times of shame or trouble.
    • "Maybe you're dealing with shame today... ask him that your face would be radiant, that he would take away your shame today with what he did on the cross for you." — Kyle Thompson (04:10)
    • "Lord, I'm poor today. I'm the poor man. Would you save me out of my trouble today?" — Kyle Thompson (04:35)

4. Musical Worship: Full Song Performance

• Shane & Shane perform a rendition of Psalm 34, including notable lines from the psalm and choruses praising God.
  • "Those who look on him are radiant. They'll never be ashamed. This poor man cried and the Lord heard me and saved me from my enemies. The Son of God surrounds his saints. He will deliver them. He will deliver them." — Shane Everett (05:36)
  • The performance is interspersed with encouragement for communal worship.

5. Call to Blessing and Exaltation

• The group continues with sung refrains encouraging perpetual praise:
  • "Let us bless the Lord every day and night. Never ending praise may our incense rise." — Shane Everett (08:43)
  • Explores the concept of continual worship as “incense” to God.

6. Final Encouragement and Reflection

• Kyle encourages listeners to “taste and see that the Lord is good,” challenging listeners not to seek fulfillment in things that do not satisfy.

  • "Why do we waste our money on what doesn't satisfy? Why do we spend our time on what doesn't fulfill our heart? Come, come and listen. Delight yourself in the richest of foods. Taste and see that the Lord is good—he is good." — Kyle Thompson (12:27)

• The episode concludes with a prayer of thanksgiving and a call to exalt God together.

  • "We exalt your name and thank you for the gift of doing that together in song today. In Jesus name we pray. Amen." — Kyle Thompson (13:20)

7. Personal Moments and Humor

• Light-hearted banter closes the devotional, with Kyle joking about Shane Everett rarely losing his voice despite singing while sick:

  • "The only one that I know in life that doesn't lose his voice when he gets sick is Shane Everett here. He only has lost his voice one time... and I kicked him off the stage." — Kyle Thompson (13:38)

• Encouragement to continue participating throughout the week:

  • "Our hope and our ask is you bring it back tomorrow. We'll be here and we're going to see what God does in our lives as we sing to him." — Kyle Thompson (14:21)

Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments

• On Lack and Sufficiency in Christ:

  • "There is no lack for those who know Jesus. You might feel lack, but there is no lack. Everything that you are looking for is found in Christ Jesus, your Lord." — Kyle Thompson (03:22)

• On Handling Shame:

  • "Those who look to him are radiant. Their faces shall never be ashamed. Just ask him for that... that he would take away your shame today with what he did on the cross for you." — Kyle Thompson (04:10)

• On Divine Generosity:

  • "He who did not spare his own son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also with him graciously give us all things?" — Kyle Thompson, quoting Romans 8:32 (02:55)

• On Worship as Offering:

  • "Let us bless the Lord every day and night, never ending praise, may our incense rise." — Shane Everett (08:43)

• On the Invitation to Taste God’s Goodness:

  • "Take advantage of all of the graces and the mercies of God. Drink at the well. Pull up a seat at the table. Taste and see that the Lord is good." — Kyle Thompson (12:12)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:27 — Introduction to Shane & Shane and Psalm 34 focus
• 00:49 — Opening sung chorus: “Magnify the Lord with me...”
• 01:28 — Kyle reads Psalm 34:1-10 and reflects on its meaning
• 05:33 — Full musical performance of Psalm 34 by Shane & Shane
• 08:24 — Encouragement to bless the Lord and worship together
• 12:05 — Kyle’s final exhortation: “Come and magnify the Lord with me...”
• 13:20 — Joint closing prayer
• 13:38 — Light-hearted closing reflections about singing and losing voices
• 14:21 — Invitation to return, closing encouragement

Tone and Style

• Warm, devotional, and worshipful: The tone remains inviting, gently exhortative, and pastorally encouraging, in line with both the musical and spiritual emphasis.
• Conversational and occasionally humorous: The hosts share personal notes and light jokes, creating camaraderie and relatability.

Summary

Episode #189 of The Daily Blade provides a moving encounter with Psalm 34 through reading, reflection, and worship. Shane & Shane’s collaboration brings musical depth, while Kyle and Joby anchor the episode in everyday application—urging listeners to turn scripture into prayer and to find satisfaction solely in Christ. Tapping into the theme of God’s sufficiency and kindness, the episode encourages listeners to magnify the Lord, bring their needs and shame before Him, and remain steadfast in praise—whatever their circumstances.