Disciple Dojo
JM Smith
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–where students of the Master can be sharpened, challenged, equipped and encouraged as they continue to become more and more like the One they serve…minus the scrapes and bruises!
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–where students of the Master can be sharpened, challenged, equipped and encouraged as they continue to become more and more like the One they serve…minus the scrapes and bruises!
Episodes
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Sep 22, 2020 • 55min
Genesis 3b - Adam, Eve, Snakes, and Seed
We continue our walk through the early chapters of Genesis...
Sep 16, 2020 • 58min
Genesis 2b-3a - Ezers, Nakedness, and a Talking Snake?
We continue our journey through Genesis 1-11 with a look at Adam's "helper", the connection between nakedness & shame, and a mysterious serpent tempter.
Sep 8, 2020 • 57min
Genesis 1b-2a - Adam, Eve, and Eden
This week we continue from Genesis 1 into Genesis 2...
Sep 1, 2020 • 60min
Genesis 1a - What about the Dinosaurs??
What does Genesis 1 actually teach about creation, evolution, big bang, dinosaurs, cavemen, and the age of the earth?
Aug 25, 2020 • 1h 1min
Genesis interpretations and the Lord of the Rings
How should we interpret Genesis, particularly the early chapters?
Aug 19, 2020 • 56min
Questioning, Other Faiths, and Hypocritical Christians
This week's Dojo Discussion focuses on why Christians are afraid to question their faith, how we should interact with other religions, and whether bad behavior in churches pushes people further away from Jesus.
Aug 12, 2020 • 55min
The Bible and Gender Ethics
This week's question: "What does the Bible say about gender fluidity, gender identity, or transgenderism?"
Aug 4, 2020 • 57min
Meditation, Spirituality, and End Times Evil
***ATTENTION: Due to a mic malfunction, the audio had to be pulled from the Facebook Livestream. Please pardon the choppiness and overall quality of this episode!***
In this episode of Dojo Discussions we look at two topics:
1. What should Christians think about meditation, spirituality, "vibes", etc.?
2. How should we approach End Times scenarios and reading current events in light of Biblical "prophecy expert" claims?
Aug 2, 2020 • 47min
The Bible, Science, Jehovah's Witnesses, and Blood Transfusions
"Why don't Christians believe in science, even when it is life-saving (i.e. Jehovah's Witnessess refusing blood transfusions or transplants)?"
Jul 31, 2020 • 1h
Do people who never get to hear about Jesus go to Hell?
In this episode, JM discusses the question submitted by two listeners regarding what the Bible teaches about the fate of those who never get a chance to hear or respond to the Gospel in this life...
"I have a question that has bugged me for a while. What happens to the people who never get a chance to learn about the Bible and Jesus' sacrifice? As Christian's it is our duty to witness to everyone we can but there are people who never get a chance to hear the message. What happens to them when they die?"
“What's your opinion on those that don’t believe in Jesus because they were never taught of him, such as a tribe in the rainforest or Africa. Shall they see heaven? I say yes if they are good people.”
