Jesus and Jiu-Jitsu Podcast

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Jesus and Jiu-Jitsu exists to build community and fellowships around Jesus and great Jiu-Jitsu. The Jesus and Jiu-Jitsu Podcast is an extension of the Jesus and Jiu-Jitsu ministry, and has the same mission: To create a community and fellowship around Jesus and great Jiu-Jitsu. Join us every other week as we dive into God's word with friends in ministry and talk about Jiu-Jitsu with some of the sport's most decorated athletes.

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    Called to the Marketplace | JJJ Episode 191

    In Episode 191 of The Jesus & Jiu-Jitsu Podcast, Isaac and Kramer sit down with BJJ black belt competitor and entrepreneur Tristan Gazelle. Tristan shares his powerful testimony—from growing up agnostic to getting radically saved, walking out faith in marriage, and realizing that Christians don't have to enter vocational ministry to do Kingdom work. We dive deep into marketplace ministry, biblical generosity and tithing, overcoming habitual sin, and how training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu builds discipline and connection that points people back to Christ. Tristan also breaks down his grappling journey under coaches like Yousef and Buddy Clinton, favorite takedowns, and his work with Gazelle Protection Group and Porrada Fuel. Whether you're an entrepreneur, grappler, or believer looking to live out your faith boldly in everyday life, this conversation offers real encouragement and practical wisdom. 00:00 - Welcome & introducing Tristan Gazelle 02:48 - Seeing God work in everyday encounters 07:12 - Sponsor shoutouts: Stephen Mosski & Jocko Fuel 08:00 - Tristan's testimony: from agnostic to radical salvation 17:05 - Life after salvation & walking in obedience 24:10 - Pleasure vs. true enjoyment (C.S. Lewis & overcoming sin) 33:45 - Faith in business & applied trust 40:15 - Marketplace ministry: Hands vs. mouthpieces of the Kingdom 48:45 - Tristan's Jiu-Jitsu origin story & wrestling roots 54:00 - Belt promotions, Formiga, & hard rolls 58:45 - Favorite scripture: Jeremiah 33:3 1:00:30 - Favorite takedowns & submissions 1:03:45 - The death row meal debate 1:06:40 - Gazelle Protection Group & Porrada Fuel 1:08:50 - Closing prayer & ministry wrap-up

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Jesus and Jiu-Jitsu exists to build community and fellowships around Jesus and great Jiu-Jitsu. The Jesus and Jiu-Jitsu Podcast is an extension of the Jesus and Jiu-Jitsu ministry, and has the same mission: To create a community and fellowship around Jesus and great Jiu-Jitsu. Join us every other week as we dive into God's word with friends in ministry and talk about Jiu-Jitsu with some of the sport's most decorated athletes.

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