

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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Apr 27, 2016 • 1h 47min
To Know and Be Known - Part 3: Love, Lust & Sexual Fantasy
To Know and Be Known
Part 3: Love, Lust & Sexual Fantasy
Last session we learned that Scripture doesn't REJECT sexual fantasy, it REDEEMS it. So what does that mean for us today? In a world soaked in sexuality, where lust is little more than another marketing tool, how can God's people reclaim and redeem sexuality...without giving in to sinful "lust"? And what about things like fantasy and masturbation?? Yep! We talk about all that as well in this session!

Apr 26, 2016 • 33min
Leviticus 14b - Disciple Dojo Lunchtime Bible Study
This is a series of weekly half-hour Bible studies on the book of Leviticus 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 25, 2016 • 1h 38min
To Know and Be Known - Part 2: Hot Bible Sex!
To Know and Be Known - Forming a Thoughtful Christian Sexual Ethic
Part 2: Hot Bible Sex!
Did you know there is an entire book of the Bible dedicated to celebrating steamy, passionate, overwhelming sexual intimacy?! Most people don't. But there totally is. And it's AMAZING!!

Apr 21, 2016 • 1h 46min
To Know and Be Known - Part 1: The Unfortunate Separation of Church & Sex
To Know and Be Known - Forming a Thoughtful Christian Sexual Ethic
Part 1: The Unfortunate Separation of Church & Sex
We begin this 4 week study by looking at how there came to be such a lack of honest and frank discussion of sex and sexuality, particularly as being a positive thing, among Christians over the centuries. Where did this 'separation of church and sex' come from and how does it affect the way churches today approach the topic of sexuality?
Taking our cue from Jesus himself, we begin where God begins when it comes to sexual relationships: in the Garden. How were man and woman created in terms of their sexuality? How do the events of Genesis 3 play into that calling? How do those who follow Jesus today approach sexuality, which is at the very core of who we are as humankind created in the Image of God? What do we do with the idea of divorce in light of Jesus' teachings?
These are just a few of the points we discuss in this first week of To Know and Be Known. Stay tuned for part 2!
***To download the free PDF workbook from this course, head to JMSmith.org/store/free-downloads

Apr 19, 2016 • 31min
Leviticus 13b-14a - Disciple Dojo Lunchtime Bible Study
This is a series of weekly half-hour Bible studies on the book of Leviticus 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 12, 2016 • 32min
Leviticus 13a - Disciple Dojo Lunchtime Bible Study
This is a series of weekly half-hour Bible studies on the book of Leviticus 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 6, 2016 • 33min
Leviticus 11b-12 - Disciple Dojo Lunchtime Bible Study
This is a series of weekly half-hour Bible studies on the book of Leviticus 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 30, 2016 • 32min
Leviticus 11a - Disciple Dojo Lunchtime Bible Study
This is a series of weekly half-hour Bible studies on the book of Leviticus 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 22, 2016 • 34min
What's up with Old Testament Food Laws?
This is a series of weekly half-hour Bible studies on the book of Leviticus 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 16, 2016 • 32min
Leviticus 10 - Disciple Dojo Lunchtime Bible Study
This is a series of weekly half-hour Bible studies on the book of Leviticus 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