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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Apr 11, 2017 • 30min
Numbers 12 - White Girl Problems
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
Apr 9, 2017 • 40min
Groin-grabbing and hand-chopping barbarism in the Bible
Many readers are shocked when they come upon the seemingly barbaric law found in Deuteronomy 25:11-12. How in the world could God ever sanction such a thing as chopping off a woman's hand for trying to defend her husband's life?? This passage provides a good case study into not only the Biblical laws, but also the culture and historical context of the ancient Near East in general. Take a listen and see just what the text is--and is NOT--actually teaching.
Apr 8, 2017 • 5min
The Myth of the 'Good ol' Days'
Are things worse now than ever before? Are we as a society more immoral and godless today that ever before? The answer to these type of questions may surprise you...
Apr 8, 2017 • 7min
Red Letter Christians: A Friendly Caution
There are some Christians who self-identify as "Red Letter" Christians...meaning, they seek to follow the literal words of Jesus. But do they actually? Here is a friendly critique of the underlying assumptions of RLC and the potential danger of embracing such an approach.
Apr 8, 2017 • 7min
Seven Samurai and Ministry
For those who have ever wondered what Akira Kurosawa's epic "The Seven Samurai" and Christian ministry have in common...here you go!
Apr 8, 2017 • 14min
Is Jesus a Pagan Copy Invented by the Church?
If you saw the documentaries "Religulous" or "Zeitgeist" you are familiar with the alleged parallels between Jesus and prior mythological figures. Or ARE you...??
Bookmark and share this quick Dojo Discussion the next time someone confronts you with "proof" that Jesus was just another copy of countless mythical figures in history.
Apr 8, 2017 • 42min
TULIP for non-Calvinists
Many people know about the famous "TULIP" acronym that summarizes the 5-Points of Calvinism...but is that really the best way to summarize what the Bible actually teaches on God, Sin, and Salvation?
In this Dojo Discussion, we suggest another version of TULIP that is more perhaps more faithful to the full witness of Scripture. Take a listen and see what you think.
Apr 4, 2017 • 34min
Numbers 11 - Burning Hunger and the "Good ol' Days"
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
Mar 29, 2017 • 28min
Numbers 10 - Divine Leading and Human Expertise
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
Mar 21, 2017 • 27min
Numbers 9 - The Second Passover
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
