# #443 - Gretchen Martin // What If Your Strength Is Measured By Gentleness

An episode of [The Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1786417647), 11 Sep 2026, 8:30.

Audio: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2426656/episodes/19763542-443-gretchen-martin-what-if-your-strength-is-measured-by-gentleness.mp3

We close out our five-part series by calling men to lead physically in a way that makes their wife feel loved, safe, and deeply desired beyond sex. We ground it in Ephesians 5 and get practical about tenderness, protection, provision, and pursuit that keeps going after “I do.” • leading physically as desire, affection, tenderness, protection, and pursuit • loving her as we love our own bodies through steady care and attention • showing physical affection without making it a transaction for sex • using small gestures to create connection and communicate she is precious • providing protection and security so she knows she is safe with us • learning from Boaz and Ruth about proactive provision before marriage • pursuing with purity while dating through clear boundaries • treating marriage as the starting line for pursuit, not the finish line Before 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 review. Support the show Want to connect? Email communication@coe22.com

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