# #460 - Kyle Thompson // The Crushing of Moses

An episode of [The Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1786417647), 6 Oct 2026, 6:07.

Audio: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2426656/episodes/19907283-460-kyle-thompson-the-crushing-of-moses.mp3

We talk about why God often forms leaders through “the crushing” instead of comfort and why that pressure is part of our training. We zoom in on Moses’ failure, his decades in Midian, and the moment God turns wilderness time into a calling to deliver others. • The Word of God as the sword of the Spirit for spiritual warfare • God using crushing seasons as preparation for impossible assignments • Moses in Exodus 2 acting in anger then fleeing in fear • Forty years in Midian as hidden training not wasted time • The burning bush call in Exodus 3 and God’s heart for the oppressed • Hard questions for men in suffering about purpose and next steps • Jesus’ 40 days in the wilderness as a pattern of preparation 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

## Chapters

- 0:01 Welcome To The Daily Blade
- 0:20 Why God Allows The Crushing
- 1:09 Moses Fails And Flees
- 2:41 Forty Years In Midian
- 3:19 God Calls Moses To Deliver
- 5:05 What Is God Preparing You For
- 5:47 Share And Stay Sharp

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