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!
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Sep 5, 2017 • 30min
Numbers 25a - Shittim Happens (Part 1)
This is a series of weekly half-hour Bible studies on the book of Numbers that Disciple Dojo founder, JM Smith leads at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse in Charlotte, NC (where the owner is gracious enough to provide both the space and the lunch!). The purpose of the study is to walk through books of the Bible chapter-by-chapter in order to build a solid Biblical foundational worldview and to be challenged by the ancient text in our modern lives.
Each week is recorded and video of each session is available at www.youtube.com/user/discipledojo/videos
Disciple Dojo is a 501c3 Nonprofit organization. As such we rely on donor support to make this teaching available freely online. Please consider supporting this ministry if you benefit from the podcast at http://jmsmith.org/about/support All donations are 100% tax-deductible.

Aug 30, 2017 • 28min
Numbers 24b - The Star of Jacob
This is a series of weekly half-hour Bible studies on the book of Numbers that Disciple Dojo founder, JM Smith leads at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse in Charlotte, NC (where the owner is gracious enough to provide both the space and the lunch!). The purpose of the study is to walk through books of the Bible chapter-by-chapter in order to build a solid Biblical foundational worldview and to be challenged by the ancient text in our modern lives.
Each week is recorded and video of each session is available at www.youtube.com/user/discipledojo/videos
Disciple Dojo is a 501c3 Nonprofit organization. As such we rely on donor support to make this teaching available freely online. Please consider supporting this ministry if you benefit from the podcast at http://jmsmith.org/about/support All donations are 100% tax-deductible.

Aug 23, 2017 • 33min
Numbers 24a - Desert Tribes Through Heaven's Eyes (Part 1)
This is a series of weekly half-hour Bible studies on the book of Numbers that Disciple Dojo founder, JM Smith leads at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse in Charlotte, NC (where the owner is gracious enough to provide both the space and the lunch!). The purpose of the study is to walk through books of the Bible chapter-by-chapter in order to build a solid Biblical foundational worldview and to be challenged by the ancient text in our modern lives.
Each week is recorded and video of each session is available at www.youtube.com/user/discipledojo/videos

Aug 16, 2017 • 29min
Numbers 23b - Balak's Theology Lesson
This is a series of weekly half-hour Bible studies on the book of Numbers that Disciple Dojo founder, JM Smith leads at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse in Charlotte, NC (where the owner is gracious enough to provide both the space and the lunch!). The purpose of the study is to walk through books of the Bible chapter-by-chapter in order to build a solid Biblical foundational worldview and to be challenged by the ancient text in our modern lives.
Each week is recorded and video of each session is available at www.youtube.com/user/discipledojo/videos

Aug 9, 2017 • 30min
Numbers 23a - Why Balaam can't curse Israel
This is a series of weekly half-hour Bible studies on the book of Numbers that Disciple Dojo founder, JM Smith leads at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse in Charlotte, NC (where the owner is gracious enough to provide both the space and the lunch!). The purpose of the study is to walk through books of the Bible chapter-by-chapter in order to build a solid Biblical foundational worldview and to be challenged by the ancient text in our modern lives.
Each week is recorded and video of each session is available at www.youtube.com/user/discipledojo/videos

Aug 1, 2017 • 31min
Numbers 22b - She's No Dumb Ass
This is a series of weekly half-hour Bible studies on the book of Numbers that Disciple Dojo founder, JM Smith leads at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse in Charlotte, NC (where the owner is gracious enough to provide both the space and the lunch!). The purpose of the study is to walk through books of the Bible chapter-by-chapter in order to build a solid Biblical foundational worldview and to be challenged by the ancient text in our modern lives.
Each week is recorded and video of each session is available at www.youtube.com/user/discipledojo/videos

Jul 26, 2017 • 31min
Numbers 22a - Balaam the Pagan Prophet of YHWH?
This is a series of weekly half-hour Bible studies on the book of Numbers that Disciple Dojo founder, JM Smith leads at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse in Charlotte, NC (where the owner is gracious enough to provide both the space and the lunch!). The purpose of the study is to walk through books of the Bible chapter-by-chapter in order to build a solid Biblical foundational worldview and to be challenged by the ancient text in our modern lives.
Each week is recorded and video of each session is available at www.youtube.com/user/discipledojo/videos

Jul 19, 2017 • 27min
Numbers 21b - From Slaves to Soldiers
This is a series of weekly half-hour Bible studies on the book of Numbers that Disciple Dojo founder, JM Smith leads at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse in Charlotte, NC (where the owner is gracious enough to provide both the space and the lunch!). The purpose of the study is to walk through books of the Bible chapter-by-chapter in order to build a solid Biblical foundational worldview and to be challenged by the ancient text in our modern lives.
Each week is recorded and video of each session is available at www.youtube.com/user/discipledojo/videos

Jul 11, 2017 • 31min
Numbers 21a - Snakes on a Pole
This is a series of weekly half-hour Bible studies on the book of Numbers that Disciple Dojo founder, JM Smith leads at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse in Charlotte, NC (where the owner is gracious enough to provide both the space and the lunch!). The purpose of the study is to walk through books of the Bible chapter-by-chapter in order to build a solid Biblical foundational worldview and to be challenged by the ancient text in our modern lives.
Each week is recorded and video of each session is available at www.youtube.com/user/discipledojo/videos

Jul 4, 2017 • 21min
My Granny's Funeral and Death's Undoing
The hardest message I've ever had to give...but perhaps the most important of them all. I was asked to speak at my Granny's funeral, and I knew what she would want me to say because I knew how important it was to her.
If you've ever grieved the loss of a loved one, I pray this message stirs something within your heart that God uses to draw you closer and give you the lasting peace that Granny had as she stepped into His presence after nearly 86 years of life in this world.
For us family members, it was a beautiful and bittersweet day of saying goodbye. Tears, laughter, and memories of Granny were all shared in abundance, and our family is at peace because she went to be with the Lord with no pain, no prolonged illness, a functioning mind, in her own bed at home, and next to the man she loved through 69 years of marriage. Who could ask for a better way to leave this world?
Those who had the pleasure to know Granny (and if you met her, you know that's what you called her, because she was Granny to you no matter whether you were family or not!) know how much of a a character she was (lack of verbal filter and all!) and how devoted she was to her family, her friends, and her Lord. Her health had been something of a struggle the past few years, but she lived to see 3 of her 4 grandchildren married, and 6 great-grandchildren who loved their Granny dearly. That is such a blessing that we would all be fortunate to experience one day.
Granny raised us grandkids with a beautiful mixture of grits & eggs, unconditional love, fishing and camping trips on the river, chocolate chip cookies & cracker pie, undying pride and devotion to our lives...and switches for our legs whenever we were bad or interrupted her soap operas! :) I am a better man for having spent just a few days shy of 39 years knowing, loving, and being loved by her. Granny was always my number one fan and I hope I continue to make her proud until we see each other again at the Great Wedding Banquet.
We love you, Granny. Rest now with Jesus.


