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!

  1. Isaiah Unveiled: A Journey Through the Entire Book! (w/ Dr. Megan C. Roberts)

    6D AGO

    Isaiah Unveiled: A Journey Through the Entire Book! (w/ Dr. Megan C. Roberts)

    In this episode Dr. Megan C. Roberts walks me through the entire book of Isaiah at a macro level to see how this magisterial (and daunting!) Prophetic work comes together and what it has to say to us all these millennia later! Megan's dissertation "Memory Formation in Isaiah 40-55: Poetic Reimagination that Accomplishes Comfort" is available from Brill Academic: https://brill.com/display/title/70949 Here are Megan's other recommended resources on Isaiah: Beginner level: Encountering the Book of Isaiah: A Historical and Theological Survey - https://www.amazon.com/Encountering-Book-Isaiah-Historical-Theological/dp/0801026458/ Discovering Isaiah: Content, Interpretation, Reception - https://www.amazon.com/Discovering-Isaiah-Interpretation-Reception-Biblical/dp/0802878059/ Intermediate level: The Theology of the Book of Isaiah - https://www.amazon.com/Theology-Book-Isaiah-John-Goldingay/dp/0830840397/ The Book of Isaiah and God’s Kingdom: A Thematic-Theological Approach (NSBT) - https://www.amazon.com/Book-Isaiah-Gods-Kingdom-Thematic-Theological/dp/0830826416/ Scholar level: “Lengthen Your Tent Cords”: The Metaphorical World of Israel’s Household in the Book of Isaiah (Siphrut) - https://www.amazon.com/Lengthen-Your-Tent-Cords-Metaphorical-Household/dp/1575067781/ The Book of Isaiah, 1-39 (NICOT) - https://www.amazon.com/Isaiah-Chapters-International-Commentary-Testament/dp/080282529X/ The Book of Isaiah, 40-66 (NICOT) - https://www.amazon.com/Isaiah-Chapters-International-Commentary-Testament/dp/0802825346/ ***Disciple Dojo shirts and other gifts are available over in our online store! - https://www.zazzle.com/DiscipleDojo ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - https://www.discipledojo.org/donate ***Dojo Donor Patches: If you are a monthly donor and would like an iron-on DiscipleDojo patch, supplies are limited so message JM directly via the contact page at https://www.discipledojo.org/contact ***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 ------ Go deeper at www.discipledojo.org

    1h 55m
  2. The Mission of God - Christopher J.H. Wright

    JAN 11

    The Mission of God - Christopher J.H. Wright

    In this episode JM's favorite author, Christopher Wright, talks about the recently revised edition of his bestselling Biblical Theology "The Mission of God"! Other books by Christopher Wright: * The Mission of God (2nd edition) - https://www.amazon.com/Mission-God-Unlocking-Bibles-Narrative/dp/1514000040/ * The Mission of God's People - https://www.amazon.com/Mission-Gods-People-Biblical-Theology/dp/0310291127/ * Old Testament Ethics for the People of God - https://www.amazon.com/Old-Testament-Ethics-People-God/dp/0830839615 * Here are Your Gods - https://www.amazon.com/Here-Are-Your-Gods-Discipleship/dp/0830853359/ * The Great Story and the Great Commission - https://www.amazon.com/Great-Story-Commission-Participating-Biblical/dp/1540968863/ * Hearing the Message of Daniel - https://www.amazon.com/Hearing-Message-Daniel-Sustaining-Todays/dp/0310284643/ * Hearing the Message of Habakkuk - https://www.amazon.com/Hearing-Message-Habakkuk-Living-Violent/dp/0310147484/ * God's People in God's Land - https://www.amazon.com/Gods-People-Land-Testament-Theological/dp/0853648085 * Understanding Mission - https://understandingmission.org/ Resources mentioned: * Langham Partnership - https://us.langham.org/ * Habakkuk: How Long, O LORD? (Playlist) - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4bbdsVUgfc6GzQTbrpn5tGArQcw-pCil&si=0PJ4UPrfSQr8Q5Qf * Top 4 Recommended Books on OT Law - https://youtu.be/8ixSCH1uhJI ***Disciple Dojo shirts and other gifts are available over in our online store! - https://www.zazzle.com/DiscipleDojo ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - https://www.discipledojo.org/donate ***Dojo Donor Patches: If you are a monthly donor and would like an iron-on DiscipleDojo patch, supplies are limited so message JM directly via the contact page at https://www.discipledojo.org/contact ***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 ------ Go deeper at www.discipledojo.org

    1h 3m
  3. Jesus and the Law of Moses - Dr. Paul T. Sloan (Part 2 of 2)

    JAN 8

    Jesus and the Law of Moses - Dr. Paul T. Sloan (Part 2 of 2)

    What do the Beatitudes have to do with Israel's exile? Why does the Septuagint matter? Does Paul Sloan deny the Atonement?? Here is part 2 of our discussion with Dr. Paul Sloan about his new book "Jesus and the Law of Moses" from Baker Academic, which is available at: https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Law-Moses-Restoration-First-Century/dp/1540966380/ Other resources: * Jesus and Jewish Law podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jesus-and-jewish-law/id1791111864 * Paul's OnScript episode with Matthew Bates and Jason Staples - https://onscript.study/podcast/paul-sloan-jesus-and-the-law-of-moses/ * DiscipleDojo's Top 4 Books on Old Testament Law - https://youtu.be/8ixSCH1uhJI * “Rethinking the Atonement” by David Moffitt - https://www.amazon.com/Rethinking-Atonement-Moffitt/dp/1540966232/ ***Disciple Dojo shirts and other gifts are available over in our online store! - https://www.zazzle.com/DiscipleDojo ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - https://www.discipledojo.org/donate ***Dojo Donor Patches: If you are a monthly donor and would like an iron-on DiscipleDojo patch, supplies are limited so message JM directly via the contact page at https://www.discipledojo.org/contact ***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 ------ Go deeper at www.discipledojo.org

    1 hr
  4. Jesus and the Law of Moses - Dr. Paul T. Sloan (Part 1 of 2)

    JAN 8

    Jesus and the Law of Moses - Dr. Paul T. Sloan (Part 1 of 2)

    In this episode we are talking with Dr. Paul Sloan about his new book "Jesus and the Law of Moses" from Baker Academic, which is available at: https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Law-Moses-Restoration-First-Century/dp/1540966380/ Other resources: * Jesus and Jewish Law podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jesus-and-jewish-law/id1791111864 * Paul's OnScript episode with Matthew Bates and Jason Staples - https://onscript.study/podcast/paul-sloan-jesus-and-the-law-of-moses/ * DiscipleDojo's Top 4 Books on Old Testament Law - https://youtu.be/8ixSCH1uhJI ***Disciple Dojo shirts and other gifts are available over in our online store! - https://www.zazzle.com/DiscipleDojo ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - https://www.discipledojo.org/donate ***Dojo Donor Patches: If you are a monthly donor and would like an iron-on DiscipleDojo patch, supplies are limited so message JM directly via the contact page at https://www.discipledojo.org/contact ***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 ------ Go deeper at www.discipledojo.org

    1h 19m
  5. Psalm 28 - My Strength and My Shield

    12/31/2025

    Psalm 28 - My Strength and My Shield

    Previous episodes 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://www.zazzle.com/discipledojo ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - https://www.discipledojo.org/donate ***Dojo Donor Patches: If you are a monthly donor and would like an iron-on DiscipleDojo patch, supplies are limited so message JM directly via the contact page at https://www.discipledojo.org/contact ***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 ------ Go deeper at www.discipledojo.org

    39 min
  6. Why is Biblical Law so hard for modern readers to understand? - Dr. Dru Johnson

    12/26/2025

    Why is Biblical Law so hard for modern readers to understand? - Dr. Dru Johnson

    In this episode we welcome our friend Dr. Dru Johnson of the Center for Hebraic Thought back into the Dojo to discuss his new book "Understanding Biblical Law", which is available at: https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Biblical-Law-Thinking-Through/dp/1540967093 My recent review of Dru's book can be found at: https://youtu.be/8ixSCH1uhJI?si=s9CBA5kq5CW-kVRn Dru's previous Dojo episodes: What Hath Darwin to do with Scripture? - https://youtu.be/-JZ-xyXCubw?si=-rgskXXuut3M--5R The Problem with 'Quiet Time' - https://youtu.be/IZSDZYBCO6g?si=G7JyHL21cidgkO0c For more on interpreting Torah Law, see our free "Bible for the Rest of Us" course at: www.discipledojo.org/bible ***Disciple Dojo shirts and other gifts are available over in our online store! - https://www.zazzle.com/DiscipleDojo ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - https://www.discipledojo.org/donate ***Dojo Donor Patches: If you are a monthly donor and would like an iron-on DiscipleDojo patch, supplies are limited so message JM directly via the contact page at https://www.discipledojo.org/contact ***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 ------ Go deeper at www.discipledojo.org

    1h 10m
  7. Paul...the Rabbi Philosopher (w/ Dr. Joseph Dodson)

    12/22/2025

    Paul...the Rabbi Philosopher (w/ Dr. Joseph Dodson)

    In this episode we welcome back our good friend, Dr. Joey Dodson to talk about his new book, "Paul the Rabbi Philosopher" (which can be pre-ordered at: https://www.amazon.com/Paul-Rabbi-Philosopher-Philosophy-Apostles/dp/B0FD7QD4BD/ ) Joey's prior Dojo episode on Romans 7 can be found at: https://youtu.be/aoUZ9F9nQaw For more on Stoicism and Christianity: https://dailystoic.com/joseph-dodson/ ***Disciple Dojo shirts and other gifts are available over in our online store! - https://www.zazzle.com/DiscipleDojo ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - https://www.discipledojo.org/donate ***Dojo Donor Patches: If you are a monthly donor and would like an iron-on DiscipleDojo patch, supplies are limited so message JM directly via the contact page at https://www.discipledojo.org/contact ***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 ------ Go deeper at www.discipledojo.org

    1h 22m
  8. Psalm 27 - One Thing I Ask...

    12/10/2025

    Psalm 27 - One Thing I Ask...

    Previous episodes 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://www.zazzle.com/discipledojo ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - https://www.discipledojo.org/donate ***Dojo Donor Patches: If you are a monthly donor and would like an iron-on DiscipleDojo patch, supplies are limited so message JM directly via the contact page at https://www.discipledojo.org/contact ***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 ------ Go deeper at www.discipledojo.org

    42 min
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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!

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  • Creator
    JM Smith
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2026
  • Episodes
    413
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
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  • Show Website
    Disciple Dojo

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