Podcast:The Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson Published On: Wed Jan 14 2026 Description: We explore how to love God with all your soul by abiding in Christ, embracing pruning, and choosing habits that fuel a living relationship. John 15 and James 4:8 frame a practical path: cut what hinders, feed what helps, and trust God to meet you as you draw near.• the call to abide in Christ as the source of fruit• the garden metaphor of pruning and growth• mortification of sin and vivification of holy desire• identifying distractions that drain spiritual focus• adding presence, people, and word as core practices• the promise of James 4:8 to draw near and be metBefore 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