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Reading the Bible can be a really daunting challenge…kind of like becoming a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu! Fortunately, these are two of the subjects that we are most acquainted with here at Disciple Dojo! Here are 7 tips from JM on how to begin your Bible reading journey—which, like Jiu-Jitsu, is a lifelong journey that you can never truly master! For more on our #RefugeeJitsu outreach head...

Years ago I read the book "The Gospel of Ruth" and was blown away by how good of a study it was on an often-misread or overlooked book tucked away in the Hebrew Bible. So when Carolyn agreed to step into the Dojo for a discussion, I was thrilled to have her! For those who are meeting her for the first time, Carolyn Custis James is an author, speaker, and adjunct faculty member at Missio Seminary i...

The latest guest to step into the Dojo is Philologist, author, and fellow Bible nerd, Dr. Mark Ward! Mark is someone whose YouTube content I have admired since I came across it a couple of years ago and while we have connected on social media over the past year or so, this was our first time getting to sit down and talk shop!

Mark is the editor of Bible Study Magazine by Faithlife and the author...

Let’s be honest…the Old Testament (aka. The Hebrew Bible) is really intimidating! Most Christians don’t read or study it nearly as much as they do their New Testament. But for Jesus and His Apostles, the Hebrew Scriptures were their storyline and the foundation of their identity. So why would we want to neglect our identity-forming story if we are Jesus’ followers? In this message given at Open Ar...

The latest Biblical scholar to step into the Dojo is author of "Abraham's Silence" and "A New Heaven and a New Earth", J. Richard Middleton! We were finally able to connect and it was a wonderful discussion! Here are the timestamps for those who want to jump to a specific point...but you really should watch the whole episode! :) 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:19 - Our mutual friend Carmen Imes 00:03:17 -...

In this second long-form discussion here in the Dojo, I’m so happy to have as my guest Elder Mike Holloway from YouTube.com/ElderMikeYourUrbanChurch We had a great time talking about everything from often-uncomfortable racial issues, to cults and false teachers who prey on the vulnerable, which Calvinists you should read, to interpreting the OT prophecies, to the nature of Baptism and Communion. I...

For our very first Disciple Dojo long-form interview, I am THRILLED to have my good friend Carmen Joy Imes, author of “Bearing God’s Name: Why Sinai Still Matters” and one of the most winsome Hebrew Bible scholars writing today! We had a blast and discussed so many important topics! This is a full-length podcast interview, so for those who can't watch the entire thing, the timestamps below will be...

What does an ancient Hittite military ritual have to do with a really weird passage at the end of the book of Isaiah where God tells Israel that their sacrifices are in his eyes like “breaking a dog’s neck” or “offering pig’s blood”? I’m glad you asked! *Some great resources on situating the Hebrew Bible within the world of the Ancient Near East: “Readings from the Ancient Near East for Old Testam...

The book of Revelation pulls back the curtain on reality and gives us a glimpse of how things REALLY are from Heaven's perspective. But that sometimes gets lost in the sensationalism of popular "End Times" teaching and preaching. In this message given at Open Arms CLT church, we 'pull back the curtain' and see the world from a totally different point of view... [Note: The audio was recorded live v...

This playlist consists of a series of 4 sessions at Gordon's Chapel United Methodist Church outside of Athens, GA on August 8th-11th.

This playlist consists of a series of 4 sessions at Gordon's Chapel United Methodist Church outside of Athens, GA on August 8th-11th.

This playlist consists of a series of 4 sessions at Gordon's Chapel United Methodist Church outside of Athens, GA on August 8th-11th.

This playlist consists of a series of 4 sessions at Gordon's Chapel United Methodist Church outside of Athens, GA on August 8th-11th.

One of the most disturbing stories in the Bible is found in 2Kings 2:23-25! What kind of God would send bears to tear apart dozens of innocent little laughing children?!? In this episode, we take a look at why this is actually not at all what actually happened... Video of this and other episodes is available at www.youtube.com/user/discipledojo/videos ------- Disciple Dojo is a 501c3 Nonprofit org...

As we end our look at Genesis 1-11 we once again come to two divergent lines of humanity... Go deeper at www.discipledojo.org Subscribe to our weekly Disciple Dojo podcast for more in-depth teaching and discussions: SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/discipledojo Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/26BDZz70HmnT5eoD9BEKQ7 iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/disciple-dojo/id1002934837...

Go deeper at www.discipledojo.org Subscribe to our weekly Disciple Dojo podcast for more in-depth teaching and discussions: SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/discipledojo Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/26BDZz70HmnT5eoD9BEKQ7 iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/disciple-dojo/id1002934837 Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=181458&refid=stpr Disciple Dojo is a 501c3 Nonprofi...

What is the significance of the Rainbow after the Flood? And what actually happened in Noah's tent? We discuss these and more in this week's Dojo Discussion! ---- Disciple Dojo is a 501c3 Nonprofit organization. As such we rely on donor support to make this teaching available freely online. Please consider supporting this ministry if you benefit from the podcast at http://www.discipledojo.org All...

Go deeper at www.discipledojo.org Subscribe to our weekly Disciple Dojo podcast for more in-depth teaching and discussions: SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/discipledojo Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/26BDZz70HmnT5eoD9BEKQ7 iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/disciple-dojo/id1002934837 Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=181458&refid=stpr Disciple Dojo is a 501c3 Nonprofi...

We begin our study of the most famous story in Genesis this week: the Flood and Noah. What was the cause of the Flood? Why is it in our Bible? What does it have to do with the rest of Genesis? What does it teach us about the New Testament concept of Grace? Find out in this week's episode! Go deeper at www.discipledojo.org Subscribe to our weekly Disciple Dojo podcast for more in-depth teaching and...

On this Election Day 2020, we discuss the larger issues involving following Jesus in a politically divided culture. How can we push past the echo-chambers and tribalism that characterizes so much American socio-political discourse? What does the last book of the Bible have to teach us about following Jesus without getting swept up into the idolatry of nationalism? How can we engage in social media...

Who are the enigmatic "Sons of God" in Genesis 6? And what did they do with the "Daughters of Man"? And how do "the Nephilim" fit into it all? In this episode of Dojo Discussions, we take an in-depth look at the most enigmatic passage in the entire Bible: Genesis 6:1-4 Go deeper at www.discipledojo.org Subscribe to our weekly Disciple Dojo podcast for more in-depth teaching and discussions: SoundC...

This week we look at Genesis 5-6a and the geneology of folks like Enoch, Methuselah, and Noah. Did people REALLY live hundreds of years back before the Flood? And who are the "Sons of God", the "Daughters of Men" and the "Nephilim"? Go deeper at www.discipledojo.org Subscribe to our weekly Disciple Dojo podcast for more in-depth teaching and discussions: SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/discipl...

This week we return to the early chapters of Genesis to see the unfolding epic of early humanity's relationship with God, sin, and one another. Go deeper at www.discipledojo.org Subscribe to our weekly Disciple Dojo podcast for more in-depth teaching and discussions: SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/discipledojo Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/26BDZz70HmnT5eoD9BEKQ7 iTunes - https://itu...

In this Dojo Discussions episode we look at the question "Should Christians celebrate Halloween?" We see what the New Testament's teaching within the culture of ancient Rome and Corinth can tell us about how we should approach this divisive issue among American Christians today. Go deeper at www.discipledojo.org Subscribe to our weekly Disciple Dojo podcast for more in-depth teaching and discussio...

We continue our walk through the early chapters of Genesis...