#197 - Joby Martin // Work, Will, and Woman in God's Original Plan
#197 - Joby Martin // Work, Will, and Woman in God's Original Plan  
Podcast: The Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson
Published On: Thu Oct 02 2025
Description: God gave Adam three things for dominion: work to enjoy, will to obey, and a woman to love, establishing a blueprint for biblical manhood that remains relevant today.• Genesis 2:18 presents the first "not good" in Scripture - man being alone• God created woman as a helper (azer) equal in value but fulfilling a complementary role• Adam named all animals, getting his world in order before receiving Eve• Single men should practice loving relationships with mothers, sisters, and female friends• Men need to have their lives in order before being qualified to receive "one of God's daughters"• Marriage follows God's order: leave parents, cleave to spouse, then become one flesh• Reversing God's design leads to shame in relationships• Sex is like fire - beautiful in its proper context (marriage) but destructive outside it• Men must reject the cultural tendency to commodify women for selfish purposes• Restoration comes through confession, the blood of Jesus, and commitment to love sacrificiallyShare this podcast to help equip other men for the fight and leave us a five-star rating and review.Support the showWant to connect? Email communication@coe22.com