The Daily Blade Ep. 247 — Kyle Thompson // Multiplied

Date: December 11, 2025
Hosts: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson

Overview

This episode of The Daily Blade centers on the idea that worship music transcends stylistic boundaries and personal traditions. Kyle Thompson shares a personal encounter with God during a live performance of "Multiplied" by Needtobreathe, diving deep into the biblical themes woven into the song’s lyrics. The discussion encourages listeners to broaden their view of worship and become more open to expressive, heartfelt praise.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Worship Music Beyond the Traditional Mold

• Kyle urges expanding the category of what qualifies as worship music, emphasizing that not all impactful worship comes from typical contemporary songs.
  • Quote [00:20, Kyle Thompson]:

    "I just want to expand your category of what qualifies as worship music."

2. Personal Journey with Worship and Expression

• Kyle recounts his upbringing absent of expressive worship habits, having grown up with what he dubs "country music theology."

  • Quote [01:01, Kyle Thompson]:

    "I grew up steeped in what I've grown to call country music theology...if you believed in God, voted Republican, and listened to 90s country music, that you would get to go to heaven."

• His transformation happened as a teenager when he recognized his need for grace and became a Christian.

  • Quote [01:31, Kyle Thompson]:

    "I realized that I was a wretched, black hearted sinner on the pathway to hell. Hell sounded terrible. So I decided to repent and put my faith in Christ."

• Expressive worship such as raising hands didn't come naturally; it was something he learned and embraced over time.

3. The Power of Live Worship – "Multiplied" by Needtobreathe

• Kyle describes a profound worship moment at a Needtobreathe concert during “Multiplied.”
  • He notes the unexpected shift in musical arrangement from the album version, creating a powerful atmosphere.
  • Quote [02:30, Kyle Thompson]:

    "All of the stage lights pan up to the crowd and then the sky. And the only instrument that is playing now is the organ. And then these lyrics: 'God of mercy, sweet love of mine, I have surrendered to your design...' It’s actually really hard for me to describe just how powerful of a moment that was for me. So it was really full on worship."

• Kyle encourages listeners to check out the band's live album ("Live from the Woods") for a taste of that experience.

4. Biblical Themes Within the Song Lyrics

• Kyle systematically breaks down the core lines of "Multiplied," tying them to scripture:
  • "God of mercy, sweet love of mine" — Relates to "chesed," God’s steadfast, covenantal love (Exodus 34:6).
    • Scripture cited:

      "The Lord, a God, merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness."

  • "I have surrendered to your design" — Choosing God’s path over self-direction, aligning with Romans 12:1-2 about presenting our bodies as living sacrifices.
  • "May this offering stretch across the skies" — Our worship as the “new” sacrifice (Hebrews 13:15).

    • "Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name."

  • "And these hallelujahs be multiplied" — The goal of multiplying praise to God.
    • Citing Psalm 150:6:

      "Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord."

5. Invitation to Broader Praise

• Kyle closes by reinforcing the idea that praise should be multiplied, open, and heartfelt, regardless of genre or form.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On learning to worship expressively
  • [02:05, Kyle Thompson]:

    "As I age and as I grow more sanctified, I'm getting more comfortable with raising my hands during worship...it's just not old hat for me yet."

• Transcendent musical worship
  • [02:55, Kyle Thompson]:

    "It’s actually really hard for me to describe just how powerful of a moment that was for me. So it was really full on worship."

• Explaining biblical connection (Exodus 34:6)
  • [03:30, Kyle Thompson]:

    "That's the original Hebrew. And this describes the covenant love of God, which is the heartbeat of the character and nature of God..."

Key Timestamps

• 00:20 — Introduction to worship music outside the contemporary mold
• 01:00–02:05 — Kyle’s upbringing and gradual embrace of expressive worship
• 02:30–03:00 — Description of the live worship moment at the Needtobreathe concert
• 03:10–04:45 — Detailed lyric breakdown and scriptural connections
• 05:30 — Invitation to continue worship and preview of the next episode

Tone and Style

Kyle’s storytelling is candid, relatable, and passionate, mixing sincerity with vivid detail to connect theology and lived experience. The episode encourages vulnerability and broadening one’s worship horizons while anchoring firmly in scriptural truths.

Looking Ahead

Kyle teases the final episode of the week, featuring a genre the band calls "Holy Drone Violent Worship," continuing the theme of exploring unusual but deeply reverent worship forms.

For those seeking to enrich their worship experience, this episode challenges comfort zones, affirms biblical foundations, and highlights the transformative power of authentic praise—no matter what package it comes in.