The Daily Blade: Episode #230 - Joby Martin // Measured By Faithfulness, Not Titles Or Paychecks

Release Date: November 18, 2025
Hosts: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson

Episode Overview

In this episode, Joby Martin and Kyle Thompson delve into what it truly means for Christians to glorify God through their daily work. Focusing on faithfulness rather than job titles or pay, they explore key scriptural teachings on the purpose of work, the attitude believers should embody, and the eternal significance of using one’s talents for God’s glory.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Who Do You Work For? (00:20)

• Scripture Focus: Colossians 3:22-24 – Paul’s instructions to bondservants (employees).
• Joby’s Breakdown:
  • The Greek word "doulos" refers to someone who willingly works for another, not transatlantic chattel slavery but a type of employee-employer dynamic.
  • Christians are called to obey their earthly masters (bosses), not just for appearance or to please people, but with sincerity and reverence for God.
  • The core question: “When you go to work, who are you working for?” (Joby Martin, 02:13).
  • The work Christians do should be “as unto the Lord,” meaning God sees and values diligence, integrity, and attitude, not just results.

Notable Quote

“The Bible says everything you do, you should work as unto the Lord… God sees everything that we do and we want to worship him at work.”
— Joby Martin (02:15)

2. Faithfulness Over Recognition (03:40)

• Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25):
  • Joby recounts the parable, explaining that it’s not about earning salvation, but how followers use what God has entrusted to them.
  • Each servant receives “talents” (money or abilities) and is judged on faithfulness, not quantity.
  • The reward for faithfulness is not based on comparison with others, but on how well each person stewarded what they were given.

Notable Quote

“When God does come to judge us on our work, He’s not gonna judge us based on the talents that He gave somebody else. He’s going to judge you based on the talents that He gave to you.”
— Joby Martin (04:50)

3. Work as Worship: Practical Application (04:00–05:15)

• Regardless of one’s profession—teacher, musician, finance, art, podcaster—everyone is called to maximize whatever gifts they have for God’s glory and the flourishing of others.
• Excellence, perseverance, and integrity in work are highlighted as core Christian virtues.
• Faithful work is itself a witness (“salt and light”) and an act of worship, not just overtly religious activities at work.

Notable Quotes

“We should be the hardest workers, that we should take the gifts God has given us… and do the most with it unto the glory of God.”
— Joby Martin (04:20)

“Whatever you do, work heartily. That means if you start a job, you finish it. That means if you’re going to do it, you might as well do it right.”
— Joby Martin (05:08)

Memorable Moments & Timestamps

• 00:20: Introduction to the biblical foundation of work (Colossians 3).
• 02:13: Challenge to listeners: Who are you truly working for?
• 03:40: Retelling and unpacking of the Parable of the Talents.
• 04:50: The individual accountability God expects from each person.
• 05:08: Practical exhortation: “Whatever you do, work heartily…”

Key Takeaways

• The value of work for Christians is measured by faithfulness rather than status, title, or salary.
• Each person’s gifts and opportunities are “blood-bought grace gifts from God,” and believers are responsible for stewarding them well.
• Christians glorify God not just by overtly spiritual activities at work, but by working diligently, sincerely, and excellently in whatever vocation they are called to.

Final Encouragement:

“Whatever you do, work heartily as for the Lord and not for men. Amen.”
— Joby Martin (05:15)

Listeners are encouraged to reflect on how they can align their daily work with God’s purpose, measuring themselves by their faithfulness, not superficial achievements.