#24 - Kyle Thompson // Godly Companionship is PRESENT - The Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson

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Podcast Summary: The Daily Blade #24 - Kyle Thompson on “Godly Companionship is PRESENT”

Release Date: February 3, 2025
Hosts: Joby Martin (Pastor of the Church of Eleven22) & Kyle Thompson (Undaunted.Life)
Episode Title: Godly Companionship is PRESENT

Introduction

In episode #24 of The Daily Blade, hosts Pastor Joby Martin and Kyle Thompson delve into the essential topic of godly companionship. Titled “Godly Companionship is PRESENT,” Kyle Thompson leads an insightful discussion aimed at equipping Christian men to develop meaningful, spiritually grounded relationships that go beyond superficial interactions commonly found in many men's ministries today.

Critique of Contemporary Men’s Ministries

Kyle begins by addressing a critical issue within modern men's ministries:

“Many so-called men's ministries are dead before they ever get going. Now there are many reasons for this, but the main reason is because most of them are just women's ministries that have been repackaged for men.”
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He explains that these ministries often fail to foster genuine male community, mistakenly believing that simply gathering men in the same space equates to meaningful fellowship. According to Kyle, true godly companionship transcends mere attendance and requires deeper, spiritually intentional bonds.

The Essence of Godly Companionship

Transitioning from the critique, Kyle emphasizes the importance of godly companionship:

“They try to artificially create male community while ignoring many of the things that lead to true male community in the first place.”
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He advocates for creating environments where men can form authentic, dependable relationships—a "real foxhole of men"—where they support each other spiritually and emotionally. Kyle argues that such companionship is vital for personal growth and resilience in the Christian walk.

Biblical Foundation: John 11 and the Story of Lazarus

To underpin his message, Kyle references the biblical narrative from John 11, focusing on the story of Lazarus:

“Godly companionship is present. Godly companionship is present.”
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He recounts how Jesus's close relationship with Lazarus and the reactions of Mary and Martha highlight the significance of true companionship. When Lazarus dies, Jesus's emotional response—“Jesus wept”—underscores the depth of His relationships.

“When Jesus saw her weeping and the Jews who had come with her also weeping, he was deeply moved in his spirit and greatly troubled.”
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Kyle uses this passage to illustrate that true companions stand by each other in times of grief and need, just as Jesus's disciples were present with Him during the darkest moments.

The Role of Discipleship and Presence

Kyle draws parallels between Jesus and His disciples to highlight the essence of godly companionship:

“These dudes were there. So here's my question for you to ponder today. Are your consequential friends present?”
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He challenges listeners to evaluate whether their friendships are deep and consistent, akin to the disciples who remained steadfast with Jesus, or if they are superficial connections that dissolve during tough times.

Key Takeaways and Application

Throughout the episode, Kyle emphasizes several critical points:

Authenticity Over Quantity: It's not about having many friends but cultivating a few deep, godly relationships.
Consistency in Presence: Being present in both joyous and challenging times strengthens communal bonds.
Spiritual Accountability: Godly companions hold each other accountable, fostering spiritual growth and resilience.
Intentional Fellowship: Creating intentional spaces for men to connect on a deeper level is essential for lasting companionship.

Conclusion

Kyle Thompson concludes by reaffirming the necessity of godly companionship in a believer’s life. He urges men to seek out and nurture meaningful relationships that reflect the steadfastness of Jesus and His disciples. By doing so, they not only enrich their own spiritual journeys but also create supportive communities that can withstand life's trials.

“Godly companionship is present. Let us go that we may believe.”
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This episode serves as a call to action for Christian men to move beyond superficial interactions and invest in relationships that are spiritually enriching and enduring.

Final Thoughts

The Daily Blade episode #24 with Kyle Thompson offers profound insights into building godly companionship. By intertwining biblical narratives with practical applications, Kyle provides listeners with a roadmap to foster meaningful, spiritually anchored relationships. This episode is a must-listen for men seeking to deepen their faith through authentic community.

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Welcome to the Daily Blade. The word of God is described as the sword of the spirit, the primary spiritual weapon in the Christian's armor against the forces of evil. Your hosts are Joby Martin and Kyle Thompson and they stand ready to equip men for the fight. Let's sharpen up.
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Many so called men's ministries are dead before they ever get going. Now there are many reasons for this, but the main reason is because most of them are just women's ministries that have been repackaged for men. Does that make sense? They try to artificially create male community while ignoring many of the things that lead to true male community in the first place. So in other words, they might succeed in getting guys to become buddies that show up to the same room at the same time and act well behaved while they're there every now and again. But they fail to lead these men to forge true godly companionship. A real foxhole of men that they can depend on. So that is what we're going to focus on this week. Each day we will talk about a different element of godly companionship. And here's the reason why I'm doing this. Some of you think that you're special, you think that you're unique. You think when a guy like me talks about godly companionship that it somehow doesn't apply to you. And I intend to disabuse you of that notion this week. The first element we're going to cover is this. Godly companionship is present. Godly companionship is present. So we'll be in John 11 today. But to set the stage, a little bit, back in John 10, Jesus was in the temple in Jerusalem and he declared, I and the Father are one. To the Jewish leaders, they considered this to be a clear form of blasphemy and they were going to stone Jesus to death. But we see in verse 39 that Jesus was able to escape across the Jordan. So at least from the chronological narrative of the book of John, we see that Jesus and the apostles were experiencing a fairly dramatic time. Now, in chapter 11 of John, we see the death of Lazarus. But right from the jump here, we need to be clear about something. Lazarus wasn't just some dude. He wasn't a random acquaintance of Jesus. Lazarus was Jesus's boy, right? I mean, these guys were tight. When Jesus was in Bethany, he essentially used Lazarus's place as home base. This fact, amongst others, contributes to the desperate confusion of of Mary and Martha, Lazarus's sisters, after they sent for Jesus. When Lazarus fell ill, Lazarus ends up Dying. And Jesus never shows, at least not yet. So let's go to John 11 and we're going to look at verses 14 through 16. Then Jesus told them plainly, lazarus has died. And for your sake, I am glad that I was not there so that you may believe. But let us go to him. So Thomas called the twin, said to his fellow disciples, let us also go that we may die with him. So, I mean, doubting Thomas, really, is that, is that how we're going to remember this guy? More like Gangster Thomas. But I digress. He is not the point of today's message. Okay, so Jesus makes his way to the town where Lazarus died. And we'll pick back up starting in verse 32. Now, when Mary came to where Jesus was and saw him, she fell at his feet, saying to him, lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died. When Jesus saw her weeping and the Jews who had come with her also weeping, he was deeply moved in his spirit and greatly troubled. And he said, where have you laid him? They said to him, lord, come and see. Jesus wept. Now, if you've spent any time in church or around the Bible, you likely know that Jesus ends up raising Lazarus, his buddy, from the dead. Just, you know, an absolutely incredible scene. But I want us to go Back to verse 35, the shortest verse in the Bible, the verse that you likely boldly raised your hand and volunteered to memorize a church camp as a kid. Jesus wept. Jesus wept. Now, a lot of ink has been spilled looking into the significance of these two words. You know, why would God Incarnate weep? You know, why would Jesus be upset if he knew what he was about to do? And so on and so forth, so forth. But today I want to zoom in on one thing. Who was with Jesus when he wept? Who was there when he got the news that Lazarus, his buddy, had died? Who was there on the road with him during his journey to go back to Bethany? Like, who was with him? Who was there when he was confronted by Mary? His apostles were his men, were his hand picked foxhole, the men he had godly companionship with. When Jesus was so anguished and moved to the point of tears, his men were present. And that is what makes these men consequential. They weren't just buddies from afar that Jesus might see every year or two for a fantasy football draft or a golf trip or a jujitsu tournament. These dudes were there. So here's my question for you to ponder today. Are your consequential friends present? See you back here tomorrow.
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