Jesus and Jiu-Jitsu Podcast

Josh Straussberger, Steven Little, Isaac Tauaefa, and JP Dinnell discuss the fear of rejection and being slow to anger. Proverbs 25:21-22 21 If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. 22 In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the Lord will reward you. Jesus and Jiu-Jitsu the Website: https://jesusandjiujitsuusa.com/ FOLLOW US ON I...

Josh Straussberger, Steven Little, Isaac Tauaefa, and JP Dinnell discuss the need to not worry, because Jesus has already "Overcome the world". John 16:33 "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."  Jesus and Jiu-Jitsu the Website: https://jesusandjiujitsuusa.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @jesusand...

Steven Little, Troy Foster, and Isaac Tauaefa interview Troy about his upbringing in his small town in the panhandle of Texas as well as, his walk with Christ. Romans 8:18 18 For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. Jesus and Jiu-Jitsu the Website: https://jesusandjiujitsuusa.com/ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @jesu...

Josh Straussberger, Steven Little, Isaac Tauaefa, and JP Dinnell discuss the spiritual discipline of fasting. James 1:2-4 2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,[a] whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. Jesus and Jiu-Ji...

Josh Straussberger, Isaac Tauaefa, and JP Dinnell sit down to talk about the importance of being intentional with your family. Colossians 3:12-17 12 Therefore, as God's chosen ones, holy and dearly loved, put on compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, 13 bearing with one another and forgiving one another if anyone has a grievance against another. Just as the Lord has forgiven you...

The Core Four are back! Josh Straussberger, Steven Little, Isaac Tauaefa, and JP Dinnell debate superior BBQ meats. Psalm 24 The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; 2 for he founded it on the seas and established it on the waters. 3 Who may ascend the mountain of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place? 4 The one who has clean hands and a pure heart, who...

Josh Straussberger, Lucas Pinckard, and Isaac Tauaefa talk about the DEF Reset, loyalty to God, and getting after it in 2024 Psalm 31:23-24 O love the Lord, all ye his saints: for the Lord preserveth the faithful, and plentifully rewardeth the proud doer. Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord. Thanks to Scheels: https://www.scheels.com/ Jesus and Jiu-...

Josh Straussberger, Lucas Pinckard, and Isaac Tauaefa bring it to you on a post Christmas (Boxing Day for our friends who live in America's Hat and those who once taxed us without representation) to talk about the wonderfulness of Christmas. Josh talks about coming back after hiatus from the mat. Isaac explains Christian Hedonism. The guys wrap up with a nice friendly discussion about the best Chr...

Josh Straussberger, Lucas PInckard, Isaac Tauaefa, and JP Dinnell wax poetic about the importance of finding our identity in the Lord and the necessity of applying the instructions of the Scripture. Philippians 4:8 8 Finally[a] brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable—if there is any moral excelle...

Josh Straussberger, Lucas Pinckard, and JP Dinnell talk about the importance of a brotherhood that builds the Body of Christ. Psalm 133 How delightfully good when brothers live together in harmony! It is like fine oil on the head, running down on the beard, running down Aaron's beard onto his robes. It is like the dew of Hermon[a] falling on the mountains of Zion. For there the Lord has appointed...

Josh Straussberger, Lucas Pinckard, Isaac Tauaefa, and JP Dinnell gather round the table to talk about the importance of learning to teach, the subtle art of the readback, and the difference between being hearers of the Word and Doers of the Word. James 1:22-23 22 But be doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. 23 Because if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is...

Josh Straussberger, Steven Little, Isaac Tauaefa, and Lucas Pinckard are in studio recapping Thanksgiving, talking about the importance of proper structure in worship services, and they get deep into need for wisdom in our daily lives. Psalm 90:12 Teach us to number our days carefullyso that we may develop wisdom in our hearts. Check out Red Rocks Church: https://www.redrockschurch.com/ Jesus and...

Josh Straussberger, Steven Little, Isaac Tauaefa, and Lucas Pinckard talk about why brisket is the superior thanksgiving meat, how to do jiu-jitsu in plain clothes, and why Josh hates the pilgrims. Psalm 100 1 Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. 2 Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. 3 Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his[a]; we are hi...

Steven Little, Isaac Tauaefa, and Lucas Pinckard are in studio this week talking about Isaac's signature submission "The Samoan Neck Tie"! Philippians 1:9-11 9 And I pray this: that your love will keep on growing in knowledge and every kind of discernment, 10 so that you may approve the things that are superior and may be pure and blameless in the day of Christ, 11 filled with the fruit of righteo...

Josh Straussberger, Steven Little, Isaac Tauaefa, and JP Dinnell are all back together again as they discuss the importance of staying humble and what their top three movies are...seriously we got so sidetracked this episode, but we think you're really going to love it. Matthew 23:12 12 Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. Sign up for the Warrior Ang...

Josh Straussberger, Isaac Tauaefa, and JP Dinnell are in studio this week to talk about the importance of the Lord's discipline in your life and impact that living a life of discipline can make on others. Hebrews 12:3-11 3 For consider him who endured such hostility from sinners against himself, so that you won't grow weary and give up. 4 In struggling against sin, you have not yet resisted to the...

Josh Straussberger, Isaac Tauaefa, and JP Dinnell are in studio to talk about the danger of giving into your anger.     Proverbs 22:24-25   Don't make friends with an angry person, and don't be a companion of a hot-tempered one,   or you will learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare.   Check out all the Red Rocks Church: https://www.redrockschurch.com   Sign up for Pursuit: https://walkingi...

Josh Straussberger, Isaac Tauaefa, and Lucas Pinckard are in studio this week waxing poetic about when to use the Jiu-Jitsu and when to use the pew-jitsu. John 12:25 The one who loves his life will lose it, and the one who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.  Mark 8:35 For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life because of me and the gospel w...

Josh Straussberger, Isaac Tauaefa, and Lucas Pinckard talk about the peace that comes from the Spirit when you mind is set on Him. Romans 8:6 Now the mindset of the flesh is death, but the mindset of the Spirit is life and peace. Big thanks to Dave and Robin Smejkal for sponsoring this episode! Sign up for the Warrior Angels in Boots Run: https://runsignup.com/warriorangels Jesus and Jiu-Jitsu the...

Josh Straussberger, Steven Little, Isaac Tauaefa, and JP Dinnell are back in studio to discuss the importance of building and being in community with fellow believers and Jiu-Jitsu practictitioners.  1 Peter 5:8  Be sober-minded, be alert. Your adversary the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion, looking for anyone he can devour. Thanks to JOCKO FUEL for sponsoring this episode: Jesus and J...

Josh Straussberger, Steven Little, Isaac Tauaefa, and JP Dinnell are in studio once again to talk about the importance of humility in prayer and how to truly seek God's will for your life. Matthew 27:50-51 50 But Jesus cried out again with a loud voice and gave up his spirit. 51 Suddenly, the curtain of the sanctuary was torn in two from top to bottom, the earth quaked, and the rocks were split. H...

Josh Straussberger, Steven Little, and Isaac Tauaefa are in studio this week talking about the importance of intentional parenthood. Isaiah 41:13 For I am the Lord your God,  who holds your right hand, who says to you, "Do not fear, I will help you.  Check out Yocum's Rod Shop: http://www.yocumsrodshop.com Jesus and Jiu-Jitsu the Website: https://jesusandjiujitsuusa.com/ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @j...

Josh Straussberger, Steven Little, Isaac Tauaefa, and JP Dinnell are back in studio to talk about how we can encourage one another through difficult seasons in life.  Proverbs 27:17 As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. Little Cattle CO is live: https://littlecattle.co/ Jesus and Jiu-Jitsu the Website: https://jesusandjiujitsuusa.com/ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @jesusandjiujitsu_usa...

Josh Straussberger, Steven Little and, Isaac Tauaefa, and JP Dinnell are back to talk all things Jesus and Jiu-Jitsu! This week Josh and JP catch us up on Orgin's Immersion Camp and the guys talk about the powerful story of King David. Romans 5:3-5 3 And not only that, but we also boast in our afflictions, because we know that affliction produces endurance, 4 endurance produces proven character, a...

Josh Straussberger and Isaac Tauaefa talk with Jesus and Jiu-Jitsu producer Lucas Pinckard about using podcasting platforms as a form of missions and as a way to sustain churches.  Philippians 2:4-11 4 Everyone should look not to his own interests, but rather to the interests of others. 5 Adopt the same attitude as that of Christ Jesus, 6 who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality...