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Disciple Dojo

JM Smith
Christianity
David
The Book Of Job
Exodus
God
Isaiah
Evangelicalism
Deuteronomy
Psalms
Psalm 15
Love
Gaza
Israel
Pauline Theology
Judgment
New Testament Scholarship
Hosea
Restoration
Old Testament
Revelation

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):... more

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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 ... more

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 n... more

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 Dis... more

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.... more

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Recent Guests

David DeSilva
New Testament scholar
Episode: Why Biblical Archaeology Matters! (w/ Dr. David deSilva)
Gregory Richardson
Christian AI consultant and founder of 6 Levers
6 Levers Consulting
Episode: The Ethics of A.I. (Part 2)
Logan Williams
Jesus and Jewish Law scholar; author of Christology and Ethics in Galatians, Love and the Shared Self
Cambridge University Press (publisher of his book)
Episode: Is the Gospel Altruistic? (w/ Dr. Logan Williams)
Sean McDonough
Professor and Tolkien scholar
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
Episode: Unveiling the Parallels Between Revelation & Middle-earth (Dr. Sean McDonough)
Tim Laniak
Biblical theologian and author specializing in shepherd imagery and leadership; former professor and current ambassador for Our Daily Bread Ministries
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Episode: Tim Laniak Shepherds
Michael Ward
CS Lewis scholar and Oxford University professor
University of Oxford (Faculty of Theology and Religion)
Episode: CS Lewis's Hidden "Planet Narnia" Code Discovered After 52 Years! (Dr. Michael Ward)
Dr. A.J. Swoboda
Author of A Teachable Spirit; theologian
Bushnell University; Faith Center
Episode: A Teachable Spirit (w/ Dr. A.J. Swoboda)
Nijay Gupta
New Testament scholar specializing in Paul
Nijay Gupta (author)
Episode: The Apostle Paul's "Holy Worldliness" (w/ Nijay Gupta)
Bas Rutten
UFC Hall of Famer, MMA pioneer
Bas Rutten MMA
Episode: Bas Rutten's Path of Discipleship: The King of Pancrase Meets the King of Kings!

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 87 ratings
  • More content?

    Are there more podcasts coming?

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    5
    NavySteve87!
    United Statesa year ago
  • Excellent Podcast

    Great channel, high quality teaching that covers a wide and interesting array of topics. JM does a great job of making complex topics easy to understand.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SD_User
    United States3 years ago

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Shows depth and clear teaching quality, with guests who broaden understanding.
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Solid mix of scholarly and pastoral perspectives that deepen faith practice.

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The Ethics of A.I. (Part 2)
Q: Is it acceptable for companies like Anthropic to destroy physical books to train AI models?
Yes, provided they pay for the books, obtain permission from authors or copyright holders, and are transparent about the use of the material; misusing digitized content or not securing permissions is unacceptable.
The Ethics of A.I. (Part 1)
Q: Is AI in itself inherently bad?
AI is neither inherently bad nor inherently good; it is a tool whose impact depends on how it is stewarded. It's ubiquitous now and can be used for both noble and harmful purposes, so the key is to treat it as a tool and set boundaries for its use.
What to know BEFORE you get married! (w/ Olatunde Howard, LMFT)
Q: The pastor asked, what guidance can you give me as a pastor for engaging in premarital counseling as well as ongoing marriage care?
The therapist emphasizes outlining four core components in depth, taking enough sessions (often eight) to ensure couples are truly prepared for married life, and balancing professional boundaries with pastoral guidance, including presenting multiple viewpoints and encouraging couples to define their own approach.
A Teachable Spirit (w/ Dr. A.J. Swoboda)
Q: What inspired you to write A Teachable Spirit, and what core message do you hope readers take away?
The book grew out of seeing arrogance and pride in the church, especially regarding the 'righteous mind' and the impulse to be right. It argues for humility, openness to being taught, and dialogue across generations, traditions, and even enemies.
A Teachable Spirit (w/ Dr. A.J. Swoboda)
Q: For viewers unfamiliar with your work, who are you and what do you do?
Swoboda describes himself as an academic and pastor, teaching at Bushnell University and pastor at Faith Center, with a focus on Pentecostal-charismatic theology, creation care, and helping people become more teachable.

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