#202 - Joby Martin // When Shame Invented Religion—and Grace Broke It
#202 - Joby Martin // When Shame Invented Religion—and Grace Broke It  
Podcast: The Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson
Published On: Thu Oct 09 2025
Description: We trace Genesis 3 to show how the first religion was born from shame and self-reliance, and how the gospel invites us out of hiding. We ask direct questions that help you move from “don’t tell Dad” to “call Dad” and come home to a pursuing Father.• the sword of the Spirit and equipping men for the fight• Genesis 3 as the origin of religion through fig leaves• sin as a terrible trade from intimacy to hiding• rebellion versus religion as two ways to reject God• religion says earn acceptance; gospel says accepted by Christ• God seeks and asks “Where are you?”• Jesus’ rescue mission for the sick and lost• the Father’s heart in the prodigal, the shepherd, and the lost coin• fathers modeling grace that draws children home• a clear invitation to stop running and return to GodBefore you go, if you want to help equip other men for the fight, share this podcast around and leave us a five star rating and reviewSupport the showWant to connect? Email communication@coe22.com