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In this episode we’re joined by Biblingo.com founder Kevin Grasso to discuss learning the Biblical languages, his new Greek grammar, and why poop is Levitically clean! Reading Greek Deeply is available for FREE at: https://biblingo.com/textbook DiscipleDojo’s review of Biblingo - https://youtu.be/zoeoi1I8pXg Other episodes mentioned: Jesus and the Law of Moses (w/ Dr. Paul Sloan, part 1) - https:/...

In this episode we are joined by host of the Protestant Libertarian Podcast, Alex Bernardo, to talk about his new book “Politics, Economics, and New Testament Interpretation” which is available at: https://www.amazon.com/Politics-Economics-New-Testament-Interpretation-ebook/dp/B0HBSNMF57/ 
Other resources mentioned: * Defending a Free Society: https://libertarianchristians.com/store/defending-a-fr...

In this episode we are joined by Dr. Mark Steven Francois, a Hebrew, Syriac scholar, and text-critical scholar to talk about Syriac and the Peshitta! Mark’s Classical Syriac grammar is freely available on his website at: https://markfrancois.wordpress.com/syriac-grammar/ And be sure to follow him on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@markstevenfrancois For my recent review of the Syriac-English P...

In this episode we are joined by my friend (and fellow Gordon-Conwell alum!) Dr. Ben Witherington III to talk about his upcoming book on the identity of “the Beloved Disciple” in John’s Gospel…and why it’s definitely NOT John son of Zebedee! Unmasking the Beloved Disciple is available for pre-order at: https://www.amazon.com/Unmasking-Beloved-Disciple-Eyewitness-Composition/dp/0310186692/ Other bo...

In this episode we are joined by Dr. Tony Deik, an Evangelical Christian and New Testament scholar from Bethlehem in the West Bank. For more information on the upcoming Church at the Crossroads conferences in Atlanta and Belfast, visit https://www.churchatthecrossroads.com/ * Tony's 2025 presentation on "Jesus, Justice, and God's Chosen People" can be found at: https://youtu.be/_Nv7a_KIyBU For mor...

In this series we are 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.

Here is part 1 of our 2-part discussion with Dr. Holly Ordway, author of Tolkien’s Faith: A Spiritual Biography. We talk about Tolkien, Lewis, Catholicism and Anglicanism, and some common urban legends many people have heard about Tolkien which are not actually true! Tolkien’s Faith is available at: https://www.amazon.com/Tolkiens-Faith-Spiritual-Holly-Ordway/dp/1685789919/ Tolkien’s Modern Readin...

In this episode we are joined once again by my good friend Dr. David DeSilva to talk about his newly-completed trilogy on New Testament Archaeology from Baker Academic. He also takes us on a virtual tour of what we will be seeing next Fall on our Disciple Dojo trip to follow in the footsteps of Paul! Join us in Greece in 2027! - https://www.tutku.travel/tour/following-in-pauls-steps-through-greece...

Our favorite Ethical Hacker is back in the Dojo! Gregory Richardson (founder of @BibleHacking and 6 Levers Consulting) stopped by to take viewer questions about the ethics and use of A.I. as a Christian. Our previous discussion of Christians and A.I. can be found at: https://youtu.be/cagB-uylK_E For more on 6 Levers, check out www.6leversconsulting.com Check out Gregory’s A.I. app, ActaScribe at:...

Our favorite Ethical Hacker is back in the Dojo! Gregory Richardson (founder of @BibleHacking and 6 Levers Consulting) stopped by to take viewer questions about the ethics and use of A.I. as a Christian. Our previous discussion of Christians and A.I. can be found at: https://youtu.be/cagB-uylK_E For more on 6 Levers, check out www.6leversconsulting.com Check out Gregory’s A.I. app, ActaScribe at:...

In this episode we're joined by University of Aberdeen New Testament scholar Dr. Logan Williams to discuss what he considers to be a widespread misunderstanding in New Testament ethics! Logan's monograph "Christology and Ethics in Galatians" can be found at https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/christology-and-ethics-in-galatians/CD1785FBD910DAEFD5EFEC49F0344807 Logan’s article on Jesus NOT “declar...

In this final to our 3-part series on Pastoral Counseling, Olatunde Howard returns to discuss premarital counseling and what so many Christians struggle with regarding how they approach marriage conflicts to begin with. Olatunde is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Cary, NC. He can be reached at: https://one-eightycounseling.com/olatunde-howard/ More episodes with Olatunde can be found i...

In this episode we are joined by one of my all-time favorite professors Dr. Sean McDonough! Sean has taught a class called "Tolkien's Apocalyptic Imagination" at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary for over 20 years now and his recent book "Truth's Consuming Ecstasy" explores Revelation in light of Tolkien and 5 other literary and philosophical voices. See Sean's previous visit to the Dojo at: htt...

In this episode my good friend, and former professor, Dr. Tim Laniak joins us to talk about his decades-long focus on Biblical shepherding and what it tells us about God's call to those who lead His people. Tim's books on Biblical Shepherding: Shepherds After My Own Heart (NSBT) - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0830826211/ The Good Shepherd - https://www.amazon.com/Good-Shepherd-Biblical-Insights-Leadi...

In this episode, the world's leading CS Lewis literary critic enters the Dojo to discuss the ingenious literary code embedded in the Chronicles of Narnia, which Lewis himself kept hidden from everyone! Dr. Michael Ward's resources: * Planet Narnia - https://www.amazon.com/Planet-Narnia-Seven-Heavens-Imagination/dp/019973870X/ * The Narnia Code - https://www.amazon.com/Narnia-Code-Lewis-Secret-Heav...

In this episode we are joined by author, pastor, and theologian Dr. A.J. Swoboda to talk about the need for being teachable (something many of us are lacking at times, if we are honest with ourselves!) and his new book from @zondervanreflective8962 "A Teachable Spirit", which is available at: https://www.amazon.com/Teachable-Spirit-Learning-Strangers-Absolutely/dp/0310153433/ More resources from A...

In this series we are 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_ Our Baal Myth pla...

The book of Enoch is famously mysterious...and was read by some early Christians--even referenced in a New Testament book. So, what are Christians to make of it today? In this episode, renowned Apochrypha & NT scholar Dr. David DeSilva stops in to talk about Enoch, as well as some of the other Pseudepigraphical books! For more from David DeSilva, see: * Why Christians Should Read the Apochrypha (w...

In this episode Dr. Nijay Gupta returns to the Dojo to talk about what many Christians overlook when it comes to the Apostle Paul. Paul for the World is available at: https://www.amazon.com/Paul-World-Grounded-Life_Not-Friendship/dp/1540966925/ Nijay’s substack: https://nijaykgupta.substack.com/ Nijay and AJ Swaboda’s “Slow Theology” podcast on the 7 Churches of Revelation: https://open.spotify.co...

In this episode JM talks to martial arts legend Bas Rutten about his journey back to faith in Jesus, the Catholic Church, discipleship & suffering, and some of his stories from over the years as an MMA champion! For those who don't know Bas, his accomplishments include: * King of Pancrase (Japanese martial arts championship) * UFC Heavyweight Champion * Member of the UFC Hall-of-Fame * Retired wit...

In this episode Olatunde Howard returns to the Dojo to answer a viewer's question about Pastoral Counseling and what to do when you suspect you're dealing with an actual case of mental illness! Olatunde is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Cary, NC. He can be reached at: https://one-eightycounseling.com/olatunde-howard/ Recommended resources: Cognitive Behavior Therapy: Basics and Beyond...

In this episode Dr. Sandra L. Richter and JM talk about why Christians often struggle so much with the concept of environmentalism, and what Scripture calls God's people to as stewards of HIS creation! Stewards of Eden is available at - https://www.amazon.com/Stewards-Eden-Scripture-Environment-Matters/dp/0830849262/ For more from Dr. Richter, including her substack and the studies mentioned in th...

In this episode Olatunde Howard returns to the Dojo to answer a viewer's question about Pastoral Counseling, and to demonstrate how Cognitive Behavior Therapy is both Biblical and effective! Olatunde is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Cary, NC. He can be reached at: https://one-eightycounseling.com/olatunde-howard/ Recommended resources: Cognitive Behavior Therapy: Basics and Beyond -...

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_ Our Baal Myth...