What’s up with the name “Disciple Dojo”?? Great question! One of my lifelong passions has been studying the martial arts. And the place where you study and train in martial arts is a Dojo. Christian Discipleship is similar to martial arts training (if you don’t believe me, just ask Paul–he says so himself in his letter to Christians in ancient Corinth [1Cor. 9:26-27]!). We have a Sensei (teacher): Jesus. We have a katana (sword): Scripture. Thus Disciple Dojo is intended as a virtual Dojo–wh ...
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In this series we will be reading through the Psalms one by one and pointing out cool stuff along the way. The goal is to help get the Psalms into our theological landscape so that they help form our outlook as they have done for God's people for nearly 3,000 years. Previous videos in the series can be found at:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list…
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A Charismatic Bishop enters the Dojo!
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1:07:35In this episode we sit down with newly-elected Bishop in the Global Methodist Church, Dr. Carolyn C. Moore! Find out more about Global Methodism at: https://globalmethodist.org/ Carolyn’s website: https://artofholiness.com/ Carolyn’s books are available at: https://my.seedbed.com/?sb_product_vendor=carolyn-moore Other resources mentioned:Bridgetown…
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In this series we will be reading through the Psalms one by one and pointing out cool stuff along the way. The goal is to help get the Psalms into our theological landscape so that they help form our outlook as they have done for God's people for nearly 3,000 years. Previous videos in the series can be found at:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list…
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In this series we will be reading through the Psalms one by one and pointing out cool stuff along the way. The goal is to help get the Psalms into our theological landscape so that they help form our outlook as they have done for God's people for nearly 3,000 years. Previous videos in the series can be found at:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list…
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What Jesus screamed on the Cross (Psalm 22)
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59:14In this series we will be reading through the Psalms one by one and pointing out cool stuff along the way. The goal is to help get the Psalms into our theological landscape so that they help form our outlook as they have done for God's people for nearly 3,000 years. Previous videos in the series can be found at:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list…
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In this episode JM talks with @ThePerfectingChurch Pastor Kevin C. Brown about their time in Bethlehem, being in "circles rather than rows", and the challenge for churches seeking to live out the Kingdom in a staunchly divided culture.For more on the Perfecting Church visit: https://theperfectingchurch.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theperfe…
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Black Belt Bible Reading Tips: Leviticus by JM SmithBy JM Smith
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Black Belt Bible Tips: Numbers by JM SmithBy JM Smith
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Black Belt Bible Tips: Deuteronomy by JM SmithBy JM Smith
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Black Bible Bible Tips: Joshua by JM SmithBy JM Smith
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In this episode Dr. Andrew King and I discuss our mutual love for Jiujitsu, why everyone should train, and his work on the book of Hosea! Andrew's faculty page: https://www.mbts.edu/about/faculty/dr-andrew-king/Follow Andrew on Twitter at: @drandrewmkingThe "Every Voice" database that Andrew helps run can be found at: https://database.everyvoicekin…
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Love in Biblical Theology (w/ Dr. Nijay Gupta)
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1:23:15In this episode Dr. Nijay Gupta returns to the Dojo to talk about something most NT scholars shy away from: LOVE! Nijay's book is available at: https://www.amazon.com/Affections-Christ-Jesus-Heart-Theology/dp/0802877168/ Nijay's substack: https://nijaykgupta.substack.com/ Nijay's podcast with A.J. Swoboda: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slow…
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What is "Christian Nationalism"? (w/ Caleb Campbell)
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1:36:37In this episode Pastor and author Caleb Campbell steps into the Dojo to discuss the controversial concept of "Christian Nationalism", including myths about it and how it is to be evaluated in light of the actual Christian faith.Caleb's book Disarming Leviathan is available at: https://www.amazon.com/Disarming-Leviathan-Christian-Nationalist-Neighbo…
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Is it true that "Christians aren't perfect, just forgiven"??
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1:35:46Dr. Matt O’Reilly is Lead Pastor of Christ Church Birmingham, Director of Research at Wesley Biblical Seminary, and a fellow of the Center for Pastor Theologians. Matt's book "Free to be Holy" is available at: https://my.seedbed.com/product/free-to-be-holy/You can see more of Matt's work on YouTube at @TheologyProjectOnline and follow him on Twitte…
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In this episode, our friend Isaac Paley returns to share some Aramaic insights from the Targums! If you are interested in Hebrew or Aramaic reading, or have questions about anything rabbinics-related, you can email Isaac directly: isaacbpaley @ gmail Other resources mentioned:* Sinai Tabernacle and Holiness - https://youtu.be/ID3gDSMO6dY?si=Ynr6OeW…
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Discussing Purgatory with a Catholic
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1:22:29I am excited to have my favorite Catholic scholar, Dr. Matthew Thomas, back in the Dojo! In this episode we talk about why Josephus is important for Christians to read.The Ignatius Catholic Study Bible is available at: https://ignatius.com/ignatius-catholic-study-bible-2h/Pope Benedict XVI's Encyclical - https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/…
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I am excited to have my favorite Catholic scholar, Dr. Matthew Thomas, back in the Dojo! In this episode we talk about why Josephus is important for Christians to read.The Ignatius Catholic Study Bible is available at: https://ignatius.com/ignatius-catholic-study-bible-2h/Pope Benedict XVI's Encyclical - https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/…
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Jewish Bible Translations (w/ Rabbi Beth Lieberman)
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1:28:48In this episode we are joined by Literary Editor and Revising Translator of the new RJPS Tanakh, Rabbi Beth Lieberman! RJPS DISCOUNT FOR DOJO LISTENERS:Save 40% off with code 6AF23 at https://jps.org/books/the-jps-tanakh-gender-sensitive-edition/Rabbi Beth Lieberman’s website: https://rabbibethlieberman.com/***Disciple Dojo shirts and other gifts a…
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In this series we will be reading through the Psalms one by one and pointing out cool stuff along the way. The goal is to help get the Psalms into our theological landscape so that they help form our outlook as they have done for God's people for nearly 3,000 years. Previous videos in the series can be found at:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list…
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In this episode we are looking at the tension Scripture calls us to live within when it comes to our prayers that seem to go unansweredThe @MrJasonOWilson video can be found at https://youtube.com/shorts/cf-J9Jkag-U?si=I07UJ7wdiAjJjXRp Follow him and @Cave313 if you aren't already doing so!"Pass Me Over" (with lyrics) can be found at: https://youtu…
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Psalm 20 - Chariots, Horses, & Trust in YHWH
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38:36In this series we will be reading through the Psalms one by one and pointing out cool stuff along the way. The goal is to help get the Psalms into our theological landscape so that they help form our outlook as they have done for God's people for nearly 3,000 years. Previous videos in the series can be found at:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list…
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How to read the Psalms (Dr. Andrew Witt)
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1:29:53In this episode we are joined by Dr. Andrew Witt of Tyndale University. Andy is currently writing a Psalms commentary and helps walk us through some of the challenges of doing so by looking at the Hebrew text of Psalms 42-43.For more on the Psalms, see our playlist here in the Dojo: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4bbdsVUgfc6Z_lp1cLDdhsXE_k…
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In this series we will be reading through the Psalms one by one and pointing out cool stuff along the way. The goal is to help get the Psalms into our theological landscape so that they help form our outlook as they have done for God's people for nearly 3,000 years. Previous videos in the series can be found at:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list…
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Psalm 18 - The 3rd Longest Psalm in the Bible
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1:01:42In this series we will be reading through the Psalms one by one and pointing out cool stuff along the way. The goal is to help get the Psalms into our theological landscape so that they help form our outlook as they have done for God's people for nearly 3,000 years. Previous videos in the series can be found at:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list…
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In this episode, Cambridge University doctoral student Ellie Wiener answers viewers' questions about the book of Job!Click here for part 1 - https://youtu.be/ilB9n2fy6ZYEllie’s article for Christianity Today: https://www.christianitytoday.com/2024/04/bible-job-why-we-suffer-bad-things-good-people-jesus-gospel/ Ellie’s article for Tyndale House: htt…
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She memorized all of Job...in Hebrew!
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1:32:13In this episode we are joined by Cambridge University doctoral student Ellie Wiener to discuss her passion for one of the most difficult books of in the Bible…the book of Job!(Stay tuned for part 2 where Ellie answers viewers' questions about Job!)Ellie’s article for Christianity Today: https://www.christianitytoday.com/2024/04/bible-job-why-we-suf…
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Here is our full episode with The Bible in Context co-host, Caleb S. Lewis about his new book on the theology of Genesis! Caleb’s book “Through the Waters: A Biblical Theology of the Book of Genesis” is available at: https://www.amazon.com/Through-Waters-Biblical-Theology-Genesis/dp/B0D6DWXKDB/ The Bible in Context Podcast is available at: https://…
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In this episode JM sits down with Dr. Rob Dalrymple to talk about his new Revelation commentary and how Revelation is actually a love story! Follow Rob's teaching here on YouTube at @determinetruth6249 as well as at https://Determinetruth.comRob’s books:Revelation: A Love Story - https://www.amazon.com/Revelation-Love-Story-Rob-Dalrymple-ebook/dp/B…
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Psalm 17 - What does "the apple of your eye" mean?
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48:11In this series we will be reading through the Psalms one by one and pointing out cool stuff along the way. The goal is to help get the Psalms into our theological landscape so that they help form our outlook as they have done for God's people for nearly 3,000 years. Previous videos in the series can be found at:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list…
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We are joined in the Dojo today by Dr. Amy Peeler and Dr. Esau McCaulley, editors of the New Testament in Color commentary that was just released by @InterVarsityPress "The New Testament in Color" is available at: https://www.amazon.com/New-Testament-Color-Multiethnic-Commentary/dp/0830814094/ You can see my review of it here on the channel at: htt…
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Psalm 16 - How is this a Messianic prophecy??
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50:14In this series we will be reading through the Psalms one by one and pointing out cool stuff along the way. The goal is to help get the Psalms into our theological landscape so that they help form our outlook as they have done for God's people for nearly 3,000 years. Previous videos in the series can be found at:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list…
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What the OT can teach us about cultural context (w/ Dr. Jerry Hwang)
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1:43:16In this episode JM talks with Dr. Jerry Hwang about how the Hebrew Bible contextualizes faith in YHWH for its surrounding ancient cultures...and what that has to teach Christians today, in various Asian contexts as well as those of us in Western contexts!Jerry's book is available at: https://www.amazon.com/Contextualization-Old-Testament-Between-Pe…
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In this series we will be reading through the Psalms one by one and pointing out cool stuff along the way. The goal is to help get the Psalms into our theological landscape so that they help form our outlook as they have done for God's people for nearly 3,000 years. Previous videos in the series can be found at:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list…
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In this series we will be reading through the Psalms one by one and pointing out cool stuff along the way. The goal is to help get the Psalms into our theological landscape so that they help form our outlook as they have done for God's people for nearly 3,000 years. Previous videos in the series can be found at:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list…
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How do we handle Gospel contradictions? (Dr. Michael Licona)
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1:46:53In this episode JM talks to Dr. Michael Licona about his new book "Jesus Contradicted" and what it means for Scripture to be Inspired.“Jesus Contradicted” is available at: https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Contradicted-Gospels-Story-Differently/dp/0310159598 His book “Paul vs. Muhammed” is available at: https://www.amazon.com/Paul-Meets-Muhammad-Christi…
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The Biblical Identity of "Israel" (a discussion with Dr. Jason Staples)
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1:33:32In this most-requested episode, Associate Professor of New Testament and NC State (and fellow pop-culture nerd!) Dr. Jason Staples joins us in the Dojo to talk about his recent books which are the culmination of 20 years of work on the question of "Israel" and the various ways that concept was defined within 2nd Temple Judaism...as well as how the …
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In this playlist we are reading through the Psalms!———***Disciple Dojo swag and gifts are available over in our online store! - https://tinyurl.com/24ncuas2 ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - https://www.discipledojo.org/donate ***If you are an unmarried Christian looking for community, check out our Facebook group “The Grownu…
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Why so many read Romans 7 WRONG (w/ Dr. Joey Dodson)
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1:44:36Joey’s book Conquerors Not Captives is available at: https://www.amazon.com/Conquerors-Not-Captives-Reframing-Christian/dp/1683597702/ JM's video on Romans 7 can be found at: https://youtu.be/vMlM7dws45g?si=cbDqmjXjL-sc1tii Other books by Joey:A Little Book for New Bible Scholars - https://www.amazon.com/Little-Book-Bible-Scholars-Books/dp/08308517…
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In this playlist we are reading through the Psalms!———***Disciple Dojo swag and gifts are available over in our online store! - https://tinyurl.com/24ncuas2 ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - https://www.discipledojo.org/donate ***If you are an unmarried Christian looking for community, check out our Facebook group “The Grownu…
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What is the 'Glory of the LORD'? (Rebecca Idestrom)
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1:40:57In this episode Dr. Rebecca Idestrom, Prof. of Old Testament at Tyndale Seminary, steps into the Dojo to talk about the 'glory' of God in the Hebrew Bible... Show Me Your Glory: The Glory of God in the Old Testament is available at: https://www.amazon.com/Show-Me-Your-Glory-Testament-ebook/dp/B0BX1QH2G5/ or direct from the publisher at:https://wipf…
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Teaching the Bible's Context to Kids (Tyler Rosenquest)
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1:25:53In this episode we are joined by author and founder of "Context for Kids", Tyler Rosenquist! Tyler is a fellow Bible nerd with a passion for equipping people to better understand the background and context of Scripture, including the "hard passages" that many people don't know what to do with! Go subscribe to YouTube.com/@ContextForKids if you enjo…
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A Biblical Theology of VIOLENCE (Rev. Dr. Helen Paynter)
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1:08:15In this episode we are joined by the Director of the Center for the Study of Bible & Violence, Rev. Dr. Helen Paynter to discuss the issue of the Bible and human violence! Watch to the end for how you can participate in an upcoming conference on the subject...and why you should! For more resources on the Bible and violence—including information on …
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Is Tithing a New Testament command?
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1:27:05In this episode we sit down with Angolan church leader and author Norman Major to discuss the concept of Christians "tithing." Norman's book is available at: https://www.amazon.com/Confusion-Tithing-Bible-Study-Translations/dp/9893553008/ and is also available in Portuguese and French.For more from Norman, follow him here on YouTube at: @CanalEspad…
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In this playlist we are reading through the Psalms!———***Disciple Dojo swag and gifts are available over in our online store! - https://tinyurl.com/24ncuas2 ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - https://www.discipledojo.org/donate ***If you are an unmarried Christian looking for community, check out our Facebook group “The Grownu…
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Apologetics: The Good and the Bad! (feat. Dr. Kurt Jaros)
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1:12:10In this episode @veracityhill founder, Dr. Kurt Jaros (pronounced like "Paris" with a "J" instead of the "P"!) steps into the Dojo for a chat about all things apologetics! 00:00:00 - intro00:03:15 - Why do an entire Ph.D dissertation on “Semi-Pelagianism”?00:08:32 - “Cage Stage” Calvinists and irenic debates00:10:34 - What is Veracity Hill?00:13:33…
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In this playlist we are reading through the Psalms!———***Disciple Dojo swag and gifts are available over in our online store! - https://tinyurl.com/24ncuas2 ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - https://www.discipledojo.org/donate ***If you are an unmarried Christian looking for community, check out our Facebook group “The Grownu…
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In this playlist we are reading through the Psalms!———***Disciple Dojo swag and gifts are available over in our online store! - https://tinyurl.com/24ncuas2 ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - https://www.discipledojo.org/donate ***If you are an unmarried Christian looking for community, check out our Facebook group “The Grownu…
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Unlocking the World of the New Testament (w/ Dr. David DeSilva)
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1:37:27In this episode our friend David DeSilva returns to the Dojo to talk about the aspects of ancient culture that are crucial to understand if we want to make sense of the New Testament! Timestamps:00:00:00 - Intro00:15:30 - Honor00:37:37 - Patronage & Reciprocity00:54:24 - ‘losing our salvation’?01:03:24 - Kinship01:14:23 - Purity01:19:53 - Christian…
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The "Strange Religion" of early Christians!
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1:36:27In this episode I get to sit down with my good friend Nijay Gupta and talk all about how STRANGE Christianity was in the Roman Empire…and what that can teach us today!If you missed Nijay’s prior appearance in the Dojo, be sure to check it out as well: https://youtu.be/l1hFuM2MWAINijay's book is available at: https://www.amazon.com/Strange-Religion-…
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