
Disciple Dojo
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!
Latest episodes

Aug 30, 2024 • 48min
Psalm 17 - What does "the apple of your eye" mean?
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=PL4bbdsVUgfc6Z_lp1cLDdhsXE_k0hoEP_
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***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
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Aug 16, 2024 • 1h 10min
The New Testament...IN COLOR!
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: https://youtu.be/_eCvFnpx2QI
Other Dojo episodes mentioned:
* Esau McCaulley enters the Dojo! - https://youtu.be/6oncai6cI_w
* Jerry Hwang on the Old Testament and Asian Contexts - https://youtu.be/KZydfOpvBFg
* Carmen Imes on Women in Ministry - https://youtu.be/rSur9vM-dC8
* Jason Staples on the identity of "Israel" - https://youtu.be/RHZQS22on-4
* Carolyn Custis James on Biblical Patriarchy - https://youtu.be/5g910js4V-U
Amy’s book “Women and the Gender of God” is available at: https://www.amazon.com/Women-Gender-God-Amy-Peeler/dp/0802879098/
Esau’s “Reading While Black” and “How Far to the Promised Land?” are available at: https://esaumccaulley.com/books/
***Disciple Dojo shirts (such as the one JM is wearing in this episode!) 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
***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
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Aug 14, 2024 • 50min
Psalm 16 - How is this a Messianic prophecy??
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=PL4bbdsVUgfc6Z_lp1cLDdhsXE_k0hoEP_
***Disciple Dojo shirts 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 Grownup’s Table” over at www.facebook.com/groups/grownupstable
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Aug 7, 2024 • 1h 43min
What the OT can teach us about cultural context (w/ Dr. Jerry Hwang)
In 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-Perspectives/dp/1839734132/
He can be contacted via his faculty page:
https://www.trnty.edu/faculty/dr-jerry-hwang/
Follow Jerry on Twitter: @DrJHwangOT
For more EXCELLENT resources from Langham Publishers, head over to: https://langhamliterature.org/
***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
***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
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Jul 19, 2024 • 28min
Psalm 15 - Who can camp in God's tent?
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=PL4bbdsVUgfc6Z_lp1cLDdhsXE_k0hoEP_
***Disciple Dojo shirts 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 Grownup’s Table” over at www.facebook.com/groups/grownupstable
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Jul 5, 2024 • 33min
Psalm 14 - No one seeks God
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=PL4bbdsVUgfc6Z_lp1cLDdhsXE_k0hoEP_
***Disciple Dojo shirts 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 Grownup’s Table” over at www.facebook.com/groups/grownupstable
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Jul 2, 2024 • 1h 47min
How do we handle Gospel contradictions? (Dr. Michael Licona)
In 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-Christian-Muslim-Resurrection/dp/0801066026/
Mike's book on Jesus' resurrection is available at: https://www.amazon.com/Resurrection-Jesus-New-Historiographical-Approach/dp/0830827196/
Check out the rest of Mike’s work on his website: https://www.risenjesus.com
For more on the Inspiration of Scripture see the DiscipleDojo course "Bible for the Rest of Us" which is available for free at: https://www.discipledojo.org/bible
***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
***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
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Jun 27, 2024 • 1h 34min
The Biblical Identity of "Israel" (a discussion with Dr. Jason Staples)
In 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 Apostle Paul uses it in Romans 9-11, which many Christians miss entirely.
Jason’s books, articles, blog, and other podcast appearances, are all available at https://www.jasonstaples.com
Follow Jason on Twitter at @jasonstaples
Other videos mentioned:
* The Most Important Concept in Biblical Theology - https://youtu.be/OQ2X8wOUZZ4
* Dr. Joey Dodson on Romans 6-8 - https://youtu.be/aoUZ9F9nQaw
***Disciple Dojo shirts (including the one JM is wearing in this episode!) 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
***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
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Jun 15, 2024 • 33min
Psalm 13 - How Long, O LORD??
In this playlist we are reading through the Psalms!
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***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 Grownup’s Table” over at www.facebook.com/groups/grownupstable
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Jun 13, 2024 • 1h 45min
Why so many read Romans 7 WRONG (w/ Dr. Joey Dodson)
Joey’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/0830851704/
Paul and the Giants of Philosophy: REading the Apostle in Greco-Roman Context - https://www.amazon.com/Paul-Giants-Philosophy-Reading-Greco-Roman/dp/083085228X/
Joey can be reached via his faculty page: https://deverseminary.edu/directory/dodson-phd-joseph-r
Follow Joey on Instagram & Twitter - @jrrdodson
***Disciple Dojo shirts (including the one JM is wearing in this episode!) 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
***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
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