Disciple Dojo

JM Smith
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Mar 18, 2025 • 1h 25min

Perfecting the Church

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.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theperfectingchurch Follow Kevin on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/kevinc.brown Other episodes mentioned: * What most evangelicals misunderstand about "Holiness" (with Dr. Matt O'Reilly) - https://youtu.be/YYSAnKi8Xx8 * Christian Nationalism and Leviathan (with Caleb Campbell) - https://youtu.be/yoNFWagAeQo ***Disciple Dojo shirts and other 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 ***Dojo Donor Patches: If you are a monthly donor and would like an iron-on DiscipleDojo patch, supplies are limited so message JM directly via the contact page at https://www.discipledojo.org/contact ***If you are an unmarried Christian looking for community, check out our Facebook group “The Grownup’s Table” over at www.facebook.com/groups/grownupstable ------ Go deeper at www.discipledojo.org
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Mar 4, 2025 • 25min

Black Belt Bible Reading Tips: Leviticus

Black Belt Bible Reading Tips: Leviticus by JM Smith
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Mar 4, 2025 • 1h 4min

Grappling with Hosea (part 1 of 2)

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: @drandrewmking The "Every Voice" database that Andrew helps run can be found at: https://database.everyvoicekingdomdiversity.org/ Other resources: * 5 Things Churches can learn from Jiujitsu! - https://youtu.be/wJnjdSaIARY * A 100% BLIND BJJ black belt enters the Dojo! - https://youtu.be/vbXvQi3YcUg ***Disciple Dojo shirts and other 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 ***Dojo Donor Patches: If you are a monthly donor and would like an iron-on DiscipleDojo patch, supplies are limited so message JM directly via the contact page at https://www.discipledojo.org/contact ***If you are an unmarried Christian looking for community, check out our Facebook group “The Grownup’s Table” over at www.facebook.com/groups/grownupstable ------ Go deeper at www.discipledojo.org
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Mar 4, 2025 • 28min

Black Bible Bible Tips: Joshua

Black Bible Bible Tips: Joshua by JM Smith
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Mar 4, 2025 • 31min

Black Belt Bible Tips: Deuteronomy

Black Belt Bible Tips: Deuteronomy by JM Smith
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Mar 4, 2025 • 22min

Black Belt Bible Tips: Numbers

Black Belt Bible Tips: Numbers by JM Smith
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Mar 3, 2025 • 1h 29min

Grappling with Hosea (part 1 of 2)

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: @drandrewmking The "Every Voice" database that Andrew helps run can be found at: https://database.everyvoicekingdomdiversity.org/ Other resources: * 5 Things Churches can learn from Jiujitsu! - https://youtu.be/wJnjdSaIARY * A 100% BLIND BJJ black belt enters the Dojo! - https://youtu.be/vbXvQi3YcUg ***Disciple Dojo shirts and other 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 ***Dojo Donor Patches: If you are a monthly donor and would like an iron-on DiscipleDojo patch, supplies are limited so message JM directly via the contact page at https://www.discipledojo.org/contact ***If you are an unmarried Christian looking for community, check out our Facebook group “The Grownup’s Table” over at www.facebook.com/groups/grownupstable ------ Go deeper at www.discipledojo.org
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Feb 25, 2025 • 1h 23min

Love in Biblical Theology (w/ Dr. Nijay Gupta)

In 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-theology-simple-faith-for-chaotic-times/id1556188087 ***Disciple Dojo shirts and other 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 ***Dojo Donor Patches: If you are a monthly donor and would like an iron-on DiscipleDojo patch, supplies are limited so message JM directly via the contact page at https://www.discipledojo.org/contact ***If you are an unmarried Christian looking for community, check out our Facebook group “The Grownup’s Table” over at www.facebook.com/groups/grownupstable ------ Go deeper at www.discipledojo.org
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Feb 18, 2025 • 1h 37min

What is "Christian Nationalism"? (w/ Caleb Campbell)

In 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-Neighbor/dp/1514008513/ Caleb can be reached via his website: https://www.disarmingleviathan.com Follow him on YouTube: Youtube.com/@DisarmingLeviathanUSA Twitter: @DisarmingL Other resources mentioned: * Advice to Pro-Choice Friends - Advice for Pro-Choice Friends - https://youtu.be/lrgAcb54mSw * SuperheroSeminary: Captain American on Nationalism vs. Patriotism - https://youtu.be/LdMz6EEUREk?si=XtJWP53wZ96xtJfL * SuperheroSeminary: Aquaman explains Leviathan - https://youtu.be/DLuljp4QuYY?si=5CiAIcqRsWLng8Z9 ***Disciple Dojo shirts and other 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 ***Dojo Donor Patches: If you are a monthly donor and would like an iron-on DiscipleDojo patch, supplies are limited so message JM directly via the contact page at https://www.discipledojo.org/contact ***If you are an unmarried Christian looking for community, check out our Facebook group “The Grownup’s Table” over at www.facebook.com/groups/grownupstable ------ Go deeper at www.discipledojo.org
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Feb 6, 2025 • 1h 36min

Is it true that "Christians aren't perfect, just forgiven"??

Dr. 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 Twitter at @mporeilly * Cleansed and Abiding by JM Smith is available at: https://www.amazon.com/Cleansed-Abiding-Proposed-Christian-Perfection/dp/1475128088 -----Some recommended resources on Methodism and Wesley: * The Works of John Wesley - https://www.ebay.com/itm/186067649944 ***Wesley’s writings are also available for free online at: https://godrules.net/library/wesley/wesley.htm * The Theology of John Wesley by Kenneth Collins - https://www.amazon.com/Theology-John-Wesley-Shape-Grace/dp/0687646332/ * Wesley and the People Called Methodists by Richard Heitzenrater - https://www.amazon.com/Wesley-People-Called-Methodists-Second/dp/142674224X/ * The Next Methodism - https://www.amazon.com/Next-Methodism-Theological-Missional-Foundations/dp/1628249358/ ——— ***Disciple Dojo shirts and other 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 ***Dojo Donor Patches: If you are a monthly donor and would like an iron-on DiscipleDojo patch, supplies are limited so message JM directly via the contact page at https://www.discipledojo.org/contact ***If you are an unmarried Christian looking for community, check out our Facebook group “The Grownup’s Table” over at www.facebook.com/groups/grownupstable ------ Go deeper at www.discipledojo.org

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