We explore St. Patrick's Breastplate prayer, focusing on the line about Christ's return for final judgment and how this ancient Irish prayer provides strength for Christians facing spiritual battles.

• St. Patrick's prayer begins with "I rise today through a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity"
• The prayer acknowledges Christ's baptism, crucifixion, resurrection, ascension and return for judgment
• Acts 17 explains God has appointed a day to judge the world through Christ
• 1 Thessalonians 4:16 describes Christ's descent with angelic command and God's trumpet
• Revelation 20 depicts the great white throne judgment where books are opened
• The prayer concludes by affirming Christ's presence in every direction and aspect of our lives
• Those whose names aren't written in the Lamb's book of life are compelled to give their lives to Christ

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We explore the ancient Irish prayer known as St. Patrick's Breastplate, focusing on finding strength through Christ's resurrection and ascension.

• The prayer begins by invoking the Trinity as our source of spiritual strength
• Mary Magdalene's encounter with the risen Jesus shows how He calls each person by name
• Jesus' appearance to Mary demonstrates His love for those society rejected
• The resurrection transformed the cross from a symbol of fear to one of ultimate hope
• Christ's ascension completes His earthly ministry and establishes His heavenly authority
• St. Patrick's prayer reminds us that Christ surrounds us on every side for protection

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We explore St. Patrick's Breastplate (or the Deer's Cry), an ancient Irish prayer that speaks of rising through the strength of Christ's crucifixion and burial—a seemingly paradoxical concept that challenges our understanding of strength and victory.

• Reading from St. Patrick's Breastplate about rising through the strength of Christ
• Examining the Gospel of John's account of Jesus's crucifixion and burial
• Reflection on how crucifixion was designed for maximum pain and public shame
• Questioning why crucifixion and burial would be considered sources of strength
• Sharing the beautiful conclusion of St. Patrick's prayer that emphasizes Christ's presence in every aspect of life

Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ on my right, Christ on my left, Christ when I lie down, Christ when I sit down, Christ when I arise, Christ in the heart of every man who thinks of me, Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me, Christ in every eye that sees me, Christ in every ear that hears me. Amen.

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We explore St. Patrick's Breastplate prayer and focus specifically on the line "I arise today through the strength of Christ with his baptism," diving into the significance of Jesus' baptism in Matthew 3.

• Jesus' baptism was a public identification with sinners despite being sinless himself
• Christ modeled what he would later command in the Great Commission
• The baptism provides the clearest revelation of the Trinity with all three persons present
• St. Patrick included Christ's baptism in his prayer as a source of spiritual strength
• The closing prayer invokes Christ's presence in every dimension of life

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We explore St. Patrick's Breastplate, an ancient Irish prayer used for spiritual protection in battle. This powerful "lorica" has deep connections to Ephesians 6 and the spiritual armor Christians need for daily battles.

• St. Patrick's Breastplate (or Deer's Cry) was used by men going into physical and spiritual battle
• The prayer focuses on Christ's presence in every direction: before, behind, above, beneath
• According to tradition, this prayer made St. Patrick invisible to assassins who only saw deer
• The prayer serves as an Irish poetic version of the Armor of God in Ephesians 6
• This week's episodes will examine individual lines of this protection prayer
• The Daily Blade podcast takes its name from Ephesians 6:17, "the sword of the Spirit"

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God uniquely wires and places men to bring order and light to the world through cultivation and protection—the essential callings that distinguish biblical manhood.

• Men are called to cultivate their context—work, neighborhood, and hobbies
• Your career should have "the aroma of Christ," producing beauty and order
• The command to "keep" means watching over like a watchman on the wall
• Men are positioned to physically and spiritually protect their families
• Scripture consistently portrays God and the Christian life using warrior imagery
• Self-obsession marks a disintegrating soul—true manhood looks outward
• Break destructive cycles in your bloodline by embracing these dual responsibilities

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We examine the biblical principles for cultivating a thriving marriage as part of our week-long series on what men were created to cultivate. Scripture clearly shows that finding a wife brings divine favor, contradicting cultural trends that encourage delaying marriage until financial stability is achieved.

• Proverbs 18:22 describes finding a wife as "a good thing" that brings favor from the Lord
• A good wife who fears the Lord is more precious than jewels (Proverbs 31)
• Young men should seek marriage with godly women rather than waiting until they're completely established
• Husbands should cultivate marriages through sacrificial love that creates opportunities for wives to thrive
• Men are responsible for setting the spiritual direction and climate of their homes
• Physical care means providing for your family's needs through diligent work
• This cultivation framework includes: cultivating self, brotherhood, marriage, and one more area (to be discussed)

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We explore the biblical and scientific importance of brotherhood for men's health and wellbeing, looking at the places men were designed to cultivate strength and vulnerability.

• Cultivating a sense of self means understanding the "why" beneath our responses and reactions
• Men need to cultivate a small team including marriage and brotherhood with other men
• Unwanted solitude and emotional isolation are common male experiences as responsibilities increase
• Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 emphasizes that two are better than one for support and protection
• The Harvard Study of Adult Development (since 1934) found relationships matter more than IQ, social class, or money
• True brotherhood requires vulnerability - going "below the line" about struggles and hopes
• Tragic example of a man who kept his mental health struggles private before taking his life
• Men need to find their "King's table," their "Joab," and their "Jonathan" for spiritual protection

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God created men with unique strength and aggression to cultivate His creation, helping it flourish through focused work that brings life to our hearts and souls. 

• God uniquely designed men to be stronger, faster, and wired differently for a specific purpose
• Genesis 2:15 reveals our mandate to work and watch over God's creation with our strength
• Cultivation means creating, building, and helping things flourish under God's direction
• Meaningful work in a fallen world is painfully difficult but ultimately rewarding
• Men must first cultivate a healthy sense of self before cultivating other areas
• Understanding your behaviors requires archaeological soul-work to uncover patterns
• Listen intentionally to those around you, especially your wife's perspective on your strengths
• Let truth be your guide: you are made in God's image with unique gifts and talents
• Your role as a watchman starts with ensuring your soul is growing in Christ
• This calling will leave us tired but fulfilled, "wrung out for the glory of God"

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Pastor Matt Chandler addresses the cultural narrative of "toxic masculinity" that has left many men feeling discouraged, devalued, and demoralized. He begins a week-long exploration of biblical masculinity by examining God's unique biological design for men and setting up the question of why God created these differences.

• The American Psychological Association's 2018 guidelines denounced "traditional masculine ideology" as harmful
• Many men today struggle with loneliness, frustration, exhaustion, and negative generational patterns
• Being male (XY chromosomes) doesn't automatically make someone a man
• Genesis 2:7 shows God's intentional creation and positioning of man
• Men have biological differences including thicker skin, stronger bones, more muscle mass, and different brain structure
• The purpose behind these differences will be explored throughout the week

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