You will be hated by everyone (Olivet Discourse in Luke - Part 6) DiscipleDojo 2025-08-04 | In this episode we continue our study of Jesus' Olivet Discourse by turning to Luke's Gospel. Previous episodes in this series can be found at:Luke's Olivet Discourse:Part 1 - youtu.be/ca12i7B6GKMPart 2 - youtu.be/qaqC0vjR5YY Part 3 - youtu.be/DzBvHP5x_3QPart 4 - youtu.be/Mq-pK6feXVQMark's Olivet Discourse:Part 1 - youtu.be/N4R8sESOhIk Part 2 - youtu.be/pnHiIsCW9KQ Part 3 - youtu.be/3LkT-z8xmf4 Part 4 - youtu.be/W_QpKQA_X8Q Part 5 - youtu.be/d7rP6mIkYRcPart 6 - youtu.be/rYPJIZL_46w Part 7 - youtu.be/p28WqYNtOmY Part 8 - youtu.be/fnucylVtXeo Part 9 - youtu.be/8R2jHTVSBjQ Part 10 - youtu.be/Wr1fGPaFvk4Part 11 - youtu.be/yL4vyNKQ2VoOther resources mentioned in this series:* Revelation: A Guided Tour of the Apocalypse (FREE COURSE!) - discipledojo.org/revelation * Is the Rapture Biblical? - youtu.be/H5819JTqMPA* SuperheroSeminary: Goku explains the Rapture - youtu.be/WAJ8DtIV71s* SuperheroSeminary - Thanos explains Left Behind - youtu.be/O9DF0YJb8mo* Why you should read the Targums - youtu.be/e1GOvDxkBnc* Why you should read Josephus - youtu.be/2-JMOi3qezs* Please…STOP with the “Blood Moon” nonsense - youtu.be/_vC1ncV65MI * Dr. Jason Staples on the identity of Israel - youtu.be/RHZQS22on-4 * Dictionary of Early Judaism review - youtu.be/1vsEEgp1sdk* SuperheroSeminary: Thanos explains ‘Left Behind’ - youtu.be/O9DF0YJb8mo?si=n0F0fFonDJVmHSUq * Apocalypse Now?? What the Bible Teaches About the End Times (podcast): discipledojo.org/podcast * JM’s book “You WANT to be ‘Left Behind’!!” is available at: amazon.com/You-WANT-Left-Behind-Discussions-ebook/dp/B00A8PD9DM Luke Commentaries cited:G.B. Caird Saint Luke (Pelican NT Commentary) 1963 Fitzmyer, Joseph A. The Gospel According to Luke (AYB) 1974Marshall, I. Howard. The Gospel of Luke (NIGTC) 1978Stein, Robert H. Luke. (NAC) 1992Nolland, John. Luke (WBC) 1993Culpepper, R. Alan. Luke (NIB) 1995Green, Joel B. The Gospel of Luke. (NICNT) 1997Pao & Schnabel. “Luke.” (Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament) 2007Wright, N. T. Luke for Everyone, 2011Mark Commentaries cited: William Lane, The Gospel of Mark NICNT (1974)N. T. Wright, Jesus and the Victory of God (1996) Chapter 8, part 4 R. T. France, The Gospel of Mark NIGTC. (2002)Andrew La Peau, Mark through Old Testament Eyes (2017)***Disciple Dojo shirts and other gifts are available over in our online store! - tinyurl.com/24ncuas2 ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - 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 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 Subscribe to the Disciple Dojo podcast for more in-depth teaching and discussions: SoundCloud - soundcloud.com/discipledojo Spotify - open.spotify.com/show/26BDZz70HmnT5eoD9BEKQ7 iTunes - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/disciple-dojo/id1002934837 Amazon - tinyurl.com/uz8dbfet
Hot, Cold, or Lukewarm (walking around Colossae, Laodicea, and Hieropolis) DiscipleDojo 2025-10-20 | In this vlog from our recent DiscipleDojo trip to the 7 Churches of Revelation, we get some background on Jesus words to the church at Laodicea, as well as a peak at the entrance to the Underworld! ***Disciple Dojo shirts and other gifts are available over in our online store! - tinyurl.com/24ncuas2 ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - 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 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 Subscribe to the Disciple Dojo podcast for more in-depth teaching and discussions: SoundCloud - soundcloud.com/discipledojo Spotify - open.spotify.com/show/26BDZz70HmnT5eoD9BEKQ7 iTunes - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/disciple-dojo/id1002934837 Amazon - tinyurl.com/uz8dbfet
Connecting Scripture New Testament (Review) DiscipleDojo 2025-10-18 | Thanks to the folks over at Holman publishing for sending me these copies of the Connecting Scripture New Testament to review. It is available at: amazon.com/dp/B0DT8KQK6C Other videos mentioned in this episode: The Most Important Concept in Biblical Theology - youtu.be/OQ2X8wOUZZ4Interview with Holman Bibles head Andy McLean - youtu.be/xjK8qi5C2iwDiscussion on Women in Ministry with Carmen Imes - youtu.be/rSur9vM-dC8Who is the "I" in Romans 7? - youtu.be/vMlM7dws45gWho are the 144,000? - youtu.be/54wXa5Bgpd0Bible Jargon Explained (playlist) - youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4bbdsVUgfc4QIz5dsheclvRGc5Ge5diIUnderstanding Revelation (playlist) - youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4bbdsVUgfc7EU_xYjeI1WP1ubcusVdf6***Disciple Dojo shirts and other gifts are available over in our online store! - tinyurl.com/24ncuas2 ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - 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 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 Subscribe to the Disciple Dojo podcast for more in-depth teaching and discussions: SoundCloud - soundcloud.com/discipledojo Spotify - open.spotify.com/show/26BDZz70HmnT5eoD9BEKQ7 iTunes - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/disciple-dojo/id1002934837 Amazon - tinyurl.com/uz8dbfet
The Unseen Realm: Expanded Edition - Where I disagree with Heiser (Review Part 3) DiscipleDojo 2025-10-16 | Ten years after its initial publication, the late Dr. Michael Heiser's bestselling book, "The Unseen Realm" has been expanded and updated by @lexhampress . In this episode we look at specific points of the book where I disagree with Heiser.The updated edition is available at: bakerbookhouse.com/products/9781683598756_the-unseen-realm-expanded-edition Othere videos mentioned:SuperheroSeminary: Daredevil on 'Lucifer' - youtu.be/NFVtIk9A_kwSuperheroSeminary: Aquaman explains Biblical "Sea" imagery - youtu.be/DLuljp4QuYYSuperheroSeminary: Ant-Man on Goliath's ACTUAL height - youtu.be/jBBCHSWLuYYSuperheroSeminary: Silver Surfer explains the Trinity...sort of - youtu.be/kQMlVaVdh1wJason Staples on the Identity of Israel - youtu.be/RHZQS22on-4Discussing Heiser's work with Dr. Carmen Imes - youtu.be/XqimZ4Spw1kNUMBERS: Into the Wild - youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4bbdsVUgfc4kq23CHSr37_epN-is0nftSinai Background: Eden and the Mountain of God - youtu.be/dcbHOd1YUt0The Most Important Concept in Biblical Theology - youtu.be/OQ2X8wOUZZ4For more on this and Heiser's other works, see the videos mentioned in Part 1 over at:@AWKNGInc @ringthembells143 @WhatYourPastorDidntTellYou ***Disciple Dojo shirts and other gifts are available over in our online store! - tinyurl.com/24ncuas2 ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - 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 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 Subscribe to the Disciple Dojo podcast for more in-depth teaching and discussions: SoundCloud - soundcloud.com/discipledojo Spotify - open.spotify.com/show/26BDZz70HmnT5eoD9BEKQ7 iTunes - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/disciple-dojo/id1002934837 Amazon - tinyurl.com/uz8dbfet
The Unseen Realm: Expanded Edition - What I really like about Heisers work (Part 2) DiscipleDojo 2025-10-12 | Can rigorous Bible study also be accessible and devotional? In this episode, we revisit Michael Heiser’s The Unseen Realm (Expanded 10th-Anniversary Edition) and highlight where it shines—and why it still matters for serious Bible study and everyday discipleship. We walk through Heiser’s strongest contributions: reading Scripture in its ancient Near Eastern frame of reference, holding a wise balance between charismatic experience and biblical moorings, seeing Eden/Temple/mountain imagery, recognizing hints of the Trinity and the Angel of Yahweh, and exploring nuanced takes on free will, atonement, “giants,” cosmic geography, and Jesus’ Son of Man / rider on the clouds identity.You’ll also hear why “the gates of hell” are defensive (not offensive!), how the OT’s messianic hope is hidden in plain sight and revealed in Jesus, what baptism and adoption mean for the seed of Abraham, and why popular readings of Gog/Magog deserve a careful re-look. This video focuses on appreciations; the next part covers areas where we (respectfully) disagree. Disclosure: Lexham Press provided the review copy, so YouTube flags this as a “paid endorsement,” though no monetary payment was made.About Disciple Dojo: We help followers of Jesus grow through sound biblical teaching, clear biblical interpretation, and accessible resources—from Bible studies and theology deep-dives to practical Christian discipleship tools. Our aim is simple: equip the Church to read Scripture faithfully, think theologically, and live like Jesus.Call to action: If this review helped you, please subscribe, like, and comment with your takeaways or questions. Share this with a friend who loves Bible study, and explore more resources on our website and podcast. If you want to help keep our content free, consider becoming a monthly Dojo Donor—your support keeps the training going!Othere videos mentioned:SuperheroSeminary: Aquaman explains Biblical "Sea" imagery - youtu.be/DLuljp4QuYYSuperheroSeminary: Ant-Man on Goliath's ACTUAL height - youtu.be/jBBCHSWLuYYSuperheroSeminary: Silver Surfer explains the Trinity...sort of - youtu.be/kQMlVaVdh1wSinai Background: Eden and the Mountain of God - youtu.be/dcbHOd1YUt0The Most Important Concept in Biblical Theology - youtu.be/OQ2X8wOUZZ4For more on this and Heiser's other works, see the videos mentioned in Part 1 over at:@AWKNGInc @ringthembells143 @WhatYourPastorDidntTellYou ***Disciple Dojo shirts and other gifts are available over in our online store! - tinyurl.com/24ncuas2 ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - 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 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 Subscribe to the Disciple Dojo podcast for more in-depth teaching and discussions: SoundCloud - soundcloud.com/discipledojo Spotify - open.spotify.com/show/26BDZz70HmnT5eoD9BEKQ7 iTunes - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/disciple-dojo/id1002934837 Amazon - tinyurl.com/uz8dbfet
The Unseen Realm, Expanded: What Changed—and Why It Matters for Bible Study DiscipleDojo 2025-10-10 | Click for Part 2 - youtu.be/EE5a-K7Z6KQ Curious what’s new in Michael Heiser’s The Unseen Realm? In this video, we compare the original edition with the new 10th-Anniversary Expanded Edition—so you can decide if the update is worth it for your Bible study and teaching library. We walk through the structure of the book (a biblical theology of the supernatural from Genesis to Revelation), highlight the added gray-box mini-essays in nearly every chapter, and note the new appendix on the ancient Hebrew conception of the universe. You’ll see how Heiser keeps serious scholarship readable for everyday disciples while engaging topics like the divine council, Second Temple Judaism, angels and demons, and how biblical interpretation changes when we read Scripture in its ancient Near Eastern context.We also point out practical details—how the content is organized, what stayed the same, what changed, how endorsements situate the work within mainstream scholarship, and even a small perk for Logos users. Along the way, we share why Heiser’s voice became so influential online and how this edition continues his mission of making rigorous scholarship accessible for the Church.About Disciple DojoDisciple Dojo equips followers of Jesus with clear, biblically grounded teaching—bridging Old Testament context, theology, and everyday Christian discipleship. From long-form Bible teaching to resource reviews, our goal is to help you read Scripture faithfully, think theologically, and live like Jesus.Call to ActionIf this review helped you, please subscribe, like, and comment with your questions or takeaways. Share this with a friend who loves Bible study, and explore more resources on our website and podcast. (Disclosure: Lexham Press provided a review copy; no payment was received. Opinions are our own.)For more on this and Heiser's other works, see the videos mentioned over on our friends' channels:@AWKNGInc @ringthembells143 @WhatYourPastorDidntTellYou ***Disciple Dojo shirts and other gifts are available over in our online store! - tinyurl.com/24ncuas2 ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - 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 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 Subscribe to the Disciple Dojo podcast for more in-depth teaching and discussions: SoundCloud - soundcloud.com/discipledojo Spotify - open.spotify.com/show/26BDZz70HmnT5eoD9BEKQ7 iTunes - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/disciple-dojo/id1002934837 Amazon - tinyurl.com/uz8dbfet
The situation BEFORE October 7th DiscipleDojo 2025-10-09 | What if the story didn’t start on October 7? In this conversation, we sit down with guests to examine the common claim that “Hamas started this” and why many Christians need a wider historical frame to think wisely and biblically about Israel–Palestine. We explore how narratives shape our moral imagination, the difference between explaining and excusing evil, and why followers of Jesus must pursue truth, justice, and compassion without collapsing into slogans.Our guests discuss the pre–Oct 7 context in Gaza (displacement, repression, recurring violence), why “peace” can’t be reduced to an absence of gunfire, and how Christians can ask nuanced, historically informed questions without abandoning moral clarity. We also touch on “blowback,” proportionality, and the challenge of naming evil while still understanding causes. If you’ve only heard one side, this episode will help you slow down, seek primary sources, and think theologically before you tweet.About Disciple DojoDisciple Dojo equips followers of Jesus with sound, approachable teaching that connects Bible study, biblical interpretation, and Christian discipleship to real-world issues. Our goal: read Scripture faithfully, think theologically, love our neighbors, and follow Jesus in public and in private.Call to ActionIf this helped you think more carefully, please subscribe, like, and comment with your questions or pushbacks (keep it charitable!). Share this with friends who care about peacemaking and biblical justice, and explore more Dojo resources on our site and podcast. Keep training. 🥋The full episode is available at: youtu.be/rmJJ-sMBmik Being Christian After the Desolation of Gaza is available at: amazon.ca/Being-Christian-After-Desolation-Gaza/dp/B0FMPF3HRQ You can read (and hopefully sign!) the Church at the Crossroads declaration at: churchatthecrossroads.com/declaration Other organizations and resources for those seeking to learn more about Christians in the Middle East: Network of Evangelicals for the Middle East - https://www.neme.network/ Christian Zionism - christianzionism.orgChurch at the Crossroads - churchatthecrossroads.com Churches for Middle East Peace - cmep.orgDetermineTruth Ministries - determinetruth.com Across the Divide podcast - open.spotify.com/show/5PrVCyafdQdh8Jpz5gZNyR?si=10cc81c0f3654e0c Bethlehem Bible College - https://bethbc.edu/ Christ at the Checkpoint - youtube.com/c/ChristatTheCheckpoint Musalaha - musalaha.org ***Disciple Dojo shirts and other gifts are available over in our online store! - tinyurl.com/24ncuas2 ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - 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 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 Subscribe to the Disciple Dojo podcast for more in-depth teaching and discussions: SoundCloud - soundcloud.com/discipledojo Spotify - open.spotify.com/show/26BDZz70HmnT5eoD9BEKQ7 iTunes - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/disciple-dojo/id1002934837 Amazon - tinyurl.com/uz8dbfet
Christianity Todays editorial blindspot on Israel & Palestine DiscipleDojo 2025-10-08 | Can Christians talk about Israel–Palestine without collapsing into slogans? In this candid conversation, we reflect on recent coverage from Christianity Today—including Russell Moore and Mike Cosper’s Promised Land podcast—and ask hard questions about journalistic balance, Palestinian Christian voices, and how media narratives shape the Church’s moral imagination. We name what was helpful, where framing felt one-sided, and why “both-sides” claims ring hollow when one side rarely speaks for itself.This isn’t about scoring tribal points; it’s about Christian discernment. Together we explore the difference between explaining and excusing evil, why followers of Jesus should resist dehumanizing stereotypes, and how biblical justice, truth-telling, and peacemaking call us to listen carefully—especially to brothers and sisters in Christ in the region. If you care about Bible-informed ethics in a noisy media moment, this episode will help you slow down and think theologically.About Disciple DojoDisciple Dojo equips followers of Jesus with approachable, biblically grounded teaching—connecting Bible study, theology, and everyday Christian discipleship to real-world issues. Our aim: read Scripture faithfully, think clearly, love our neighbors well, and keep training to be like Jesus.Call to ActionIf this helped you, please subscribe, like, and comment (charitably!) with your questions or pushbacks. Share it with a friend who values thoughtful biblical interpretation and Christian ethics, and explore more resources on our website and podcast. Keep training. 🥋The full episode is available at: youtu.be/rmJJ-sMBmik Being Christian After the Desolation of Gaza is available at: amazon.ca/Being-Christian-After-Desolation-Gaza/dp/B0FMPF3HRQ You can read (and hopefully sign!) the Church at the Crossroads declaration at: churchatthecrossroads.com/declaration Other organizations and resources for those seeking to learn more about Christians in the Middle East: Network of Evangelicals for the Middle East - https://www.neme.network/ Christian Zionism - christianzionism.orgChurch at the Crossroads - churchatthecrossroads.com Churches for Middle East Peace - cmep.orgDetermineTruth Ministries - determinetruth.com Across the Divide podcast - open.spotify.com/show/5PrVCyafdQdh8Jpz5gZNyR?si=10cc81c0f3654e0c Bethlehem Bible College - https://bethbc.edu/ Christ at the Checkpoint - youtube.com/c/ChristatTheCheckpoint Musalaha - musalaha.org ***Disciple Dojo shirts and other gifts are available over in our online store! - tinyurl.com/24ncuas2 ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - 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 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 Subscribe to the Disciple Dojo podcast for more in-depth teaching and discussions: SoundCloud - soundcloud.com/discipledojo Spotify - open.spotify.com/show/26BDZz70HmnT5eoD9BEKQ7 iTunes - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/disciple-dojo/id1002934837 Amazon - tinyurl.com/uz8dbfet
How have I just learned about this use for Google Lens?? DiscipleDojo 2025-10-06 | A quick Bible nerd tip that’ll save you tons of typing!In this short video, JM shows how to use Google Lens to instantly copy text from any physical book straight into your Word document, PowerPoint, or Bible study notes—no more typing from your book stand! 📚💻Whether you’re prepping for a sermon, building study slides, or writing lesson notes, this trick lets you pull material from commentaries, Hebrew/Greek texts, or printed studies directly to your computer. JM also demos how Google Lens can even recognize Hebrew and other languages for translation or reference.It’s a super practical, time-saving workflow for pastors, teachers, and Bible students who love their print libraries but want a seamless digital setup.🧠 In this video:How to use Google Lens → Copy to ComputerExample using Finding God in the Margins: The Book of Ruth (Carolyn Custis James, Lexham Press)Copying Hebrew text from BHS (Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia)Bonus uses for Google Lens beyond Bible study💬 Share your own methods below! How do you integrate your print resources into digital teaching prep?Keep training, friends. 🥋***Disciple Dojo shirts and other gifts are available over in our online store! - tinyurl.com/24ncuas2 ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - 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 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 Subscribe to the Disciple Dojo podcast for more in-depth teaching and discussions: SoundCloud - soundcloud.com/discipledojo Spotify - open.spotify.com/show/26BDZz70HmnT5eoD9BEKQ7 iTunes - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/disciple-dojo/id1002934837 Amazon - tinyurl.com/uz8dbfet
Books on doctrine that ANYONE can read! DiscipleDojo 2025-10-05 | What are the core truths every Christian should know—and how can we reconnect with the rich roots of the faith? In this video, JM explores the Christian Essentials series from Lexham Press—a beautifully written, approachable set of books on key topics like the Apostles’ Creed, Nicene Creed, Ten Commandments, Baptism, the Church, the Lord’s Prayer, and the Lord’s Supper. These short, theologically grounded volumes invite believers to rediscover the foundations of Christian doctrine and the spiritual depth of the historic church.JM offers his honest, thoughtful review of each title—what he loves, where he disagrees, and how these books can strengthen your Bible study, Christian discipleship, and understanding of biblical theology. He also shares personal reflections from his journey through Wesleyan and Anglican traditions, and how recovering our connectedness to church history shapes our walk with Jesus today. Whether you’re a pastor, small-group leader, or curious believer, this series is a great entryway into timeless, rooted Christian faith.About Disciple Dojo:Disciple Dojo exists to help followers of Jesus grow through sound biblical teaching, thoughtful theology, and accessible resources for personal and group study. From Bible interpretation to cultural issues, JM’s goal is to train and equip believers for lifelong discipleship grounded in Scripture and historic orthodoxy.💬 Comment below: Which Christian Essentials topic would you like to study first?If this video helped you, hit 👍, subscribe, and share it with a fellow Bible nerd!And as always—keep training. 🥋The Nicene Creed by Cary is available at: bakerbookhouse.com/products/9781683596332_the-nicene-creedDisciple Dojo videos mentioned: A Biblical Theology of Shared Meals (part 1) - youtu.be/WD5zdp3gZBgA Biblical Theology of Shared Meals (part 2) - youtu.be/PtZI_29nCeY***Disciple Dojo shirts and other gifts are available over in our online store! - tinyurl.com/24ncuas2 ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - 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 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 Subscribe to the Disciple Dojo podcast for more in-depth teaching and discussions: SoundCloud - soundcloud.com/discipledojo Spotify - open.spotify.com/show/26BDZz70HmnT5eoD9BEKQ7 iTunes - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/disciple-dojo/id1002934837 Amazon - tinyurl.com/uz8dbfet
Singing in the Storm (Habakkuk Conclusion) DiscipleDojo 2025-10-03 | Previous episodes:Part 1 - youtu.be/w5aOF5bdi9gPart 2 - youtu.be/fu_aKOclBgMPart 3 - youtu.be/C48DyKWtAZEPart 4 - youtu.be/yex16rTfF6sPart 5 - youtu.be/KU7GLiL9OF0Part 6 - youtu.be/ndM2_Y6HgxUWhen the fig tree fails… can we still rejoice? In this conclusion to our Habakkuk Bible study, we walk through Habakkuk 3—from the prophet’s trembling lament to his fierce declaration of trust: “Yet I will rejoice.” We unpack the song’s storm-god imagery, the Old Testament context (Teman, Paran, Baal/Marduk echoes), and why reading Hebrew poetry across multiple translations sharpens biblical interpretation. Whether you’re leading a small group or studying solo, this session ties the whole book together: waiting on God’s justice, learning stillness, and practicing Christian discipleship when circumstances don’t change… but our view of God does.You’ll also hear practical ideas for small-group use, plus a heads-up on other Dojo courses (how to read Scripture, science & faith, Christian sexual ethics, and Revelation). This is accessible, theology-rich Christian education designed to help you grow as a thoughtful follower of Jesus.About Disciple DojoDisciple Dojo exists to equip the church with clear, biblically grounded teaching that’s accessible to everyday believers. From Old Testament studies to practical discipleship, we create resources that help you read the Bible well, interpret it wisely, and live it out in community.If this helped, do these 3 things:Subscribe and tap the bell for more Bible study content.Like the video to help others find it.Comment: What’s one insight you’re taking from Habakkuk—and where do you need to say, “Yet I will rejoice”?Explore discipledojo.org for more in-depth studies and small-group curricula. The Baal Myth playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4bbdsVUgfc633xAN_MNfWcJR2iVW_J6JRecommended Habakkuk resources: * Hearing the Message of Habakkuk - Christopher Wright - amazon.com/Hearing-Message-Habakkuk-Living-Violent/dp/0310147484* Habakkuk (Christian Standard Commentary) - Susan Maxwell-Booth - amazon.com/Habakkuk-Commentary-Susan-Maxwell-Booth/dp/1535941200* Habakkuk (Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the Old Testament) - Kenneth Turner - amazon.com/Habakkuk-Discourse-Zondervan-Exegetical-Commentary/dp/0310942438* Habakkuk (Central and Eastern European Bible Commentary) - Myrto Theocharous - amazon.com/Central-Eastern-European-Bible-Commentary/dp/178368822X Free Bible translation resources:@stepbiblevideos253 - stepbible.org @CrossBibleOfficial - crossbible.com***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 ***Disciple Dojo shirts and other gifts are available over in our online store! - tinyurl.com/24ncuas2 ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - 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 discipledojo.org/contact ------ Go deeper at www.discipledojo.org Subscribe to the Disciple Dojo podcast for more in-depth teaching and discussions: SoundCloud - soundcloud.com/discipledojo Spotify - open.spotify.com/show/26BDZz70HmnT5eoD9BEKQ7 iTunes - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/disciple-dojo/id1002934837 Amazon - tinyurl.com/uz8dbfet
Being Christian After the Desolation of Gaza | A Conversation with Bruce Fisk & Ben Norquist DiscipleDojo 2025-10-01 | What does it mean to follow Jesus faithfully in light of the ongoing devastation in Gaza? In this important conversation, we sit down with Bruce Fisk and Ben Norquist, contributors to the new book Being Christian After the Desolation of Gaza. Together we discuss how Western Christians can think biblically, compassionately, and truthfully about Israel, Palestine, and the Church’s witness in times of conflict.This discussion goes beyond politics—it’s a deep dive into Christian discipleship, biblical interpretation, and what it means to love our neighbors on both sides of the wall. We unpack how terms like Zionism, anti-Semitism, and genocide are used (and misused), why many evangelicals have remained silent, and how followers of Jesus can respond with both conviction and humility.At Disciple Dojo, we’re passionate about helping believers grow through thoughtful Bible study, theological reflection, and honest dialogue. Whether you agree or disagree, this episode invites you to wrestle with Scripture, history, and conscience—because discipleship means training the whole person to live in truth and love.👉 Watch, reflect, and share this video with your study group or church community.👍 Like, 💬 comment with your thoughts, and 🔔 subscribe for more Bible-centered conversations.📚 Explore more resources at DiscipleDojo.org or wherever you listen to podcasts.Being Christian After the Desolation of Gaza is available at: amazon.ca/Being-Christian-After-Desolation-Gaza/dp/B0FMPF3HRQ Read (and sign!) the Church at the Crossroads declaration at: churchatthecrossroads.com/declaration Watch JM's 2014 debate with Dr. Michael L. Brown at: discipledojo.org/blog/israel-palestine Other organizations and resources for those seeking to learn more about Christians in the Middle East: Network of Evangelicals for the Middle East - https://www.neme.network/ Christian Zionism - christianzionism.orgChurch at the Crossroads - churchatthecrossroads.com Churches for Middle East Peace - cmep.orgDetermineTruth Ministries - determinetruth.com Across the Divide podcast - open.spotify.com/show/5PrVCyafdQdh8Jpz5gZNyR?si=10cc81c0f3654e0c Bethlehem Bible College - https://bethbc.edu/ Christ at the Checkpoint - youtube.com/c/ChristatTheCheckpoint Musalaha - musalaha.org Pentecostals and Charismatics for Peace and Justice - pcpj.org Theology in the Raw - theologyintheraw.com***Disciple Dojo shirts and other gifts are available over in our online store! - tinyurl.com/24ncuas2 ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - 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 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 Subscribe to the Disciple Dojo podcast for more in-depth teaching and discussions: SoundCloud - soundcloud.com/discipledojo Spotify - open.spotify.com/show/26BDZz70HmnT5eoD9BEKQ7 iTunes - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/disciple-dojo/id1002934837 Amazon - tinyurl.com/uz8dbfet
Why dont more Christians speak out? DiscipleDojo 2025-09-29 | We tackle a hard question many Western Christians stumble over: why does critique of the modern State of Israel so often get dismissed with “Israel isn’t perfect, but…”? In this conversation, we examine how “feigned objectivity” shows up in evangelical discourse, why specific accountability rarely follows that caveat, and how conflating Zionism with Judaism distorts Christian moral reasoning. We also talk candidly about the weaponization of anti-Semitism, post-Holocaust guilt, and why insisting on the full humanity of both Palestinians and Israelis is a pro-human, biblically faithful stance.Along the way we revisit key headlines (e.g., the killing of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh and attacks on church grounds in Gaza), ask what “moral clarity” really means for followers of Jesus, and explore how media ecosystems shape Christian conscience. If you care about Bible study, biblical interpretation, and Christian discipleship that engages real-world justice, this episode will help you think more clearly and love more deeply.At Disciple Dojo, we help people grow as followers of Jesus through accessible Bible teaching, thoughtful theology, and conversations that connect Scripture to everyday life. From Old Testament context to practical discipleship and peacemaking, we create resources that are insightful, conversational, and grounded in the biblical story.If this challenged or encouraged you, subscribe for more Bible-centered conversations, like the video, and drop a thoughtful comment (especially if you disagree—let’s model Christ-like dialogue). Explore more studies, podcasts, and resources at Disciple Dojo, and share this with a friend who’s wrestling with faith and public life.Stay tuned for the full episode... Being Christian After the Desolation of Gaza is available at: amazon.ca/Being-Christian-After-Desolation-Gaza/dp/B0FMPF3HRQ You can read (and hopefully sign!) the Church at the Crossroads declaration at: churchatthecrossroads.com/declaration Other organizations and resources for those seeking to learn more about Christians in the Middle East: Network of Evangelicals for the Middle East - https://www.neme.network/ Christian Zionism - christianzionism.orgChurch at the Crossroads - churchatthecrossroads.com Churches for Middle East Peace - cmep.orgDetermineTruth Ministries - determinetruth.com Across the Divide podcast - open.spotify.com/show/5PrVCyafdQdh8Jpz5gZNyR?si=10cc81c0f3654e0c Bethlehem Bible College - https://bethbc.edu/ Christ at the Checkpoint - youtube.com/c/ChristatTheCheckpoint Musalaha - musalaha.org ***Disciple Dojo shirts and other gifts are available over in our online store! - tinyurl.com/24ncuas2 ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - 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 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 Subscribe to the Disciple Dojo podcast for more in-depth teaching and discussions: SoundCloud - soundcloud.com/discipledojo Spotify - open.spotify.com/show/26BDZz70HmnT5eoD9BEKQ7 iTunes - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/disciple-dojo/id1002934837 Amazon - tinyurl.com/uz8dbfet
The island where John received the Revelation DiscipleDojo 2025-09-28 | Before the Book of Revelation became the most discussed—and often misunderstood—book of the Bible, it began with a man in exile on a remote Greek island. In this episode, we travel to Patmos, the island where John received his vision of Revelation. From the cave traditionally associated with the vision to the rugged Aegean Sea he would’ve crossed to send his letters, we explore what this landscape reveals about the faith, endurance, and divine message behind the final book of Scripture.Along the way, we hear portions of Revelation 1 read aloud amid the backdrop of the island, learn about the early Christian communities of Ephesus, Smyrna, and the Seven Churches, and reflect on what John’s experience teaches us about perseverance in discipleship. It’s a vivid reminder that the Revelation wasn’t meant to confuse believers—but to encourage faithfulness under pressure and point us back to the risen Christ.At Disciple Dojo, we’re committed to helping followers of Jesus grow through sound biblical teaching and accessible theological resources. Whether you’re studying the New Testament, diving into biblical interpretation, or exploring Christian discipleship through history and archaeology, our goal is to make Scripture come alive in its real-world context.👉 If you enjoy this video, please like, comment, and subscribe for more Bible study resources, teaching series, and discipleship tools. You can also visit DiscipleDojo.org to find study guides, podcasts, and courses designed to deepen your faith and understanding of God’s Word.[Big thanks to DiscipleDojo Board Member Cherea Banik for much of this footage!]***Disciple Dojo shirts and other gifts are available over in our online store! - tinyurl.com/24ncuas2 ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - 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 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 Subscribe to the Disciple Dojo podcast for more in-depth teaching and discussions: SoundCloud - soundcloud.com/discipledojo Spotify - open.spotify.com/show/26BDZz70HmnT5eoD9BEKQ7 iTunes - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/disciple-dojo/id1002934837 Amazon - tinyurl.com/uz8dbfet
Baal and the REAL Storm God (Habakkuk Part 6) DiscipleDojo 2025-09-26 | Previous episodes:Part 1 - youtu.be/w5aOF5bdi9gPart 2 - youtu.be/fu_aKOclBgMPart 3 - youtu.be/C48DyKWtAZEPart 4 - youtu.be/yex16rTfF6sPart 5 - youtu.be/KU7GLiL9OF0The Baal Myth playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4bbdsVUgfc633xAN_MNfWcJR2iVW_J6J“Hush before Him.” In this session of our small-group Bible study through Habakkuk 3, we move from lament to worship. JM unpacks the prophet’s call to be silent before the Lord and then traces the powerful theophany—Yahweh as the true Divine Warrior—marching from Teman and Paran. We explore how Habakkuk reuses Ancient Near Eastern imagery (Baal, Yam, Marduk) as polemical biblical theology to proclaim that the God of Israel alone subdues chaos. Along the way, we compare translations, clarify key Hebrew terms, and connect this vision to the Day of the Lord, Exodus motifs, and the journey from fear to faith.This episode is designed for small groups, Sunday school classes, and campus ministries—but it’s great for individual study too. You’ll see how biblical interpretation in its Old Testament context deepens Christian worship, and how Habakkuk models a faithful response: wait, listen, and rejoice even amid judgment and uncertainty. If you’re joining mid-series, check the Habakkuk playlist and watch in order for the full flow of the book.About Disciple Dojo: Our mission is to help believers grow as followers of Jesus through clear, biblically grounded teaching, practical Christian discipleship resources, and approachable theology. Everything we create aims to be faithful, accessible, and helpful for the local church.If this helped your study, please Like, Subscribe, and turn on the bell so you don’t miss the finale. Drop a comment with your favorite image from Habakkuk 3 (Divine Warrior, mountains trembling, rivers splitting, “hush before Him,” etc.). Explore more at discipledojo.org and check out the Disciple Dojo podcast for deeper dives.Recommended Habakkuk resources: * Hearing the Message of Habakkuk - Christopher Wright - amazon.com/Hearing-Message-Habakkuk-Living-Violent/dp/0310147484* Habakkuk (Christian Standard Commentary) - Susan Maxwell-Booth - amazon.com/Habakkuk-Commentary-Susan-Maxwell-Booth/dp/1535941200* Habakkuk (Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the Old Testament) - Kenneth Turner - amazon.com/Habakkuk-Discourse-Zondervan-Exegetical-Commentary/dp/0310942438* Habakkuk (Central and Eastern European Bible Commentary) - Myrto Theocharous - amazon.com/Central-Eastern-European-Bible-Commentary/dp/178368822X Free Bible translation resources:@stepbiblevideos253 - stepbible.org @CrossBibleOfficial - crossbible.com***Disciple Dojo shirts and other gifts are available over in our online store! - tinyurl.com/24ncuas2 ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - 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 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 Subscribe to the Disciple Dojo podcast for more in-depth teaching and discussions: SoundCloud - soundcloud.com/discipledojo Spotify - open.spotify.com/show/26BDZz70HmnT5eoD9BEKQ7 iTunes - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/disciple-dojo/id1002934837 Amazon - tinyurl.com/uz8dbfet
Archaeology & the Bible: Visual Guides to Paul and Jesus (deSilva Review) DiscipleDojo 2025-09-23 | Discover how real places illuminate real faith. In this episode, we walk through two gorgeous visual guides by Dr. David deSilva—Archaeology and the Ministry of Paul and Archaeology and the World of Jesus—and explore how inscriptions, city layouts, and everyday artifacts deepen our Bible study. We connect sites like Ephesus, Laodicea, Hierapolis, Colossae, Qumran, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Masada, and Emmaus to the world of Scripture so we can read Paul’s letters and the Gospels with sharper historical and cultural context.We also point you to study Bible resources that pair well with biblical archaeology: Crossway’s ESV Archaeology Study Bible, the (sadly out-of-print) NIV Archaeological Study Bible by Zondervan, and the Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible (Zondervan). Whether you’re new to Christian discipleship or seasoned in biblical interpretation, this walkthrough will help you connect archaeology, ancient context, and Christian formation in practical ways for teaching, preaching, and small-group Bible study.About Disciple DojoWe create clear, accessible resources to help followers of Jesus grow in sound theology, wise biblical interpretation, and everyday discipleship. From long-form teaching to book/Bible reviews and interviews with scholars and ministry leaders, our goal is to equip the church with tools that are faithful, thoughtful, and usable.If this helped you: please subscribe, tap the bell, give it a like, and drop a comment with your favorite archaeology-informed resource (peer-reviewed sensational claims!). Explore more teaching, podcasts, and study materials on our site and podcast feed.Archaeology and the Ministry of Paul - amazon.com/Archaeology-Ministry-Paul-Visual-Testament/dp/1540960951 Archaeology and the World of Jesus - amazon.com/Archaeology-World-Jesus-Gospels-Testament/dp/154096096XRelated videos: * Inside the Temple of Apollo at Didyma - youtu.be/5GYhNeMMk6A* Walking around Ephesus - youtu.be/bEAuat7Dx40* A Virtual Tour of the 7 Churches of Revelation with Dr. David DeSilva - youtu.be/3xDIAlJAYqA * Crossway Archaeology Study Bible review - youtu.be/JZ_MM4KFpls* Zondervan Archaeological Study Bible review - youtu.be/0AEWTmXWua4* Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible review - youtu.be/0dNTdceIYvc***Disciple Dojo shirts and other gifts are available over in our online store! - tinyurl.com/24ncuas2 ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - 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 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 Subscribe to the Disciple Dojo podcast for more in-depth teaching and discussions: SoundCloud - soundcloud.com/discipledojo Spotify - open.spotify.com/show/26BDZz70HmnT5eoD9BEKQ7 iTunes - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/disciple-dojo/id1002934837 Amazon - tinyurl.com/uz8dbfet
A stroll through ancient Ephesus (and the 2 BEASTS of Revelation!) DiscipleDojo 2025-09-21 | Walk the streets of ancient Ephesus with us—from the agora and Marble Street to the Library façade, terrace houses, bath complexes, and the (currently restored) theater—and see how Scripture comes alive in its real-world setting. Along the way we explore artifacts tied to emperor worship, the famed Temple of Artemis (Diana), harbor silt and trade routes, and why the imperial cult mattered so much for the early church’s discipleship.As we tour, we connect archaeology and biblical interpretation: Acts’ references to the synagogue and the hall of Tyrannus, how hypocaust heating created “sauna” rooms, and why statues of emperors like Domitian help illuminate Revelation’s imagery of the “beast.” This on-site Bible study blends historical context, Christian theology, and practical discipleship—so we can read the New Testament the way its first hearers in Asia Minor would have understood it.About Disciple Dojo: We help followers of Jesus grow through accessible Bible study resources, biblical theology, and practical tools for Christian discipleship. Our aim is to equip you to read Scripture in context—Old and New Testament—so you can love God with heart, soul, mind, and strength and live it out in your community.If this was helpful, subscribe for more on-location teaching, like the video, drop your questions in the comments, and share it with a friend. Explore our podcast, articles, and study resources at Disciple Dojo.***Disciple Dojo shirts and other gifts are available over in our online store! - tinyurl.com/24ncuas2 ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - 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 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 Subscribe to the Disciple Dojo podcast for more in-depth teaching and discussions: SoundCloud - soundcloud.com/discipledojo Spotify - open.spotify.com/show/26BDZz70HmnT5eoD9BEKQ7 iTunes - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/disciple-dojo/id1002934837 Amazon - tinyurl.com/uz8dbfet
Reviewing the Clear Focus Bible (with Bionic Reading) DiscipleDojo 2025-09-19 | Struggle to focus when reading Scripture? Today we review the Clear Focus Bible in NIV and the Clear Focus Bible for Kids (NIRV), both featuring the “bionic reading” layout that bolds key letter clusters to guide your eyes and boost comprehension. We compare layout, readability, and translation choices, show real page examples (including poetry), and read side-by-side from Habakkuk 3 so you can hear how NIV and NIRV differ in rhythm and clarity. If you (or your kids, students, or church members) wrestle with attention or decoding challenges, this is a helpful look at a reading Bible (not a study Bible) designed to support sustained Bible reading, Christian discipleship, and everyday Bible study.We walk through what’s included (streamlined two-column pages, poetry preserved where possible, translator notes grouped at each book’s end, and a built-in reading plan) and what’s not (book introductions or study notes). We also talk through who might benefit most from NIRV’s simpler English—new readers, English learners, and those with dyslexia or ADHD—versus when you’ll want a more literal translation or software tools for deeper biblical interpretation and Old Testament/New Testament exegesis.About Disciple Dojo: Our mission is to equip, engage, and empower followers of Jesus with sound teaching and accessible resources—helping you grow in biblical literacy, theology, and practical discipleship. Dive into our playlists for dozens of Bible reviews, Old Testament context walkthroughs, and Christian education tools designed for real-life ministry.Enjoyed this review?• Subscribe and tap the bell so you don’t miss new Bible study content• Like the video to help others find it• Comment with your experience using dyslexia-/ADHD-friendly Bibles and the bionic reading method• Explore our playlists for more Bible & resource reviewsFull study Bible review playlist here on the channel: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4bbdsVUgfc7nIxU9OhCD1-krAb9aDozaRelated videos:Grace Bible: youtu.be/91pxHHus2ec Grace Bible for Kids review: youtu.be/KTNCc2moXFo***Disciple Dojo shirts and other gifts are available over in our online store! - tinyurl.com/24ncuas2 ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - 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 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 Subscribe to the Disciple Dojo podcast for more in-depth teaching and discussions: SoundCloud - soundcloud.com/discipledojo Spotify - open.spotify.com/show/26BDZz70HmnT5eoD9BEKQ7 iTunes - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/disciple-dojo/id1002934837 Amazon - tinyurl.com/uz8dbfet
Bible in 3D: Didyma’s Apollo Temple, Miletus Harbor, and Acts 20 DiscipleDojo 2025-09-17 | Walk the ancient coastline of the New Testament with us—Temple of Apollo at Didyma and the theater/harbor at Miletus—while we read Paul’s farewell to the Ephesian elders from Acts 20 on the very ground where it happened. We get up close with colossal column drums, the adyton tunnel, earthquake-toppled sections, and the vast cavea of Miletus. Our guide also connects festivals of Dionysus, the city grid innovations of Hippodamus of Miletus, and the Sacred Way procession linking Miletus to Didyma. If you love biblical geography, Greco-Roman archaeology, and seeing Scripture in situ, this one’s for you.What you’ll seeDidyma’s Apollo sanctuary (column scale, carving methods, adyton entry)Miletus theater architecture (tiers, vomitoria, festival use)Harbor siltation and current excavations (why the shoreline moved)Reading Acts 20:22–38 on site—Paul’s moving goodbye to the Ephesian eldersWhy it matters for Bible studyThese stones give context: “gospel” in a Roman world, elders/overseers language, Paul’s tears, generosity, and vigilance against false teaching—framed by the lived spaces of Asia Minor.New here? Explore our playlists for Bible walkthroughs, archaeology field notes, book/study Bible reviews, and more. If this helps your teaching or small group, subscribe and share it with a friend.
Woe to you who... (Habakkuk Part 5) DiscipleDojo 2025-09-14 | Previous episodes:Part 1 - youtu.be/w5aOF5bdi9gPart 2 - youtu.be/fu_aKOclBgMPart 3 - youtu.be/C48DyKWtAZEPart 4 - youtu.be/yex16rTfF6sWhy do the prophets pronounce “woe”—and what does that mean for us today? In this session of our Habakkuk / Habacook Bible study, we walk through the prophet’s five “woes” (Hab 2) and trace how each one exposes extortion, profiteering, oppression, exploitation, and idolatry. We dig into the Old Testament context, Hebrew wordplay, and prophetic imagery (taunt-songs, lex talionis, “the cup” of judgment), then connect it to modern life, ministry, and culture. If you lead a small group, this episode includes built-in discussion questions to help you move from biblical interpretation to practical Christian discipleship.You’ll see how the center of the chapter—“the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD”—anchors hope in the middle of judgment, and why Habakkuk ends the section with a call to hush before the God who still reigns. Expect careful Bible study, accessible theology, and concrete applications that challenge both individuals and institutions.About Disciple Dojo: Our mission is to help followers of Jesus become confident, thoughtful students of Scripture. Through long-form teaching, interviews, resource reviews, and small-group-ready series, we make solid Christian education approachable—rooted in the whole Bible and attentive to its ancient Near Eastern and Old Testament background.Enjoyed this? Tap 👍 like, subscribe, and hit the 🔔 bell so you don’t miss the next Habakkuk episode. Drop a comment with the woe that hit closest to home, and explore more studies, resources, and merch at discipledojo.org. Subscribe to the Disciple Dojo podcast on Spotify, iTunes, Amazon, or SoundCloud for more in-depth teaching.Recommended Habakkuk resources: * Hearing the Message of Habakkuk - Christopher Wright - amazon.com/Hearing-Message-Habakkuk-Living-Violent/dp/0310147484* Habakkuk (Christian Standard Commentary) - Susan Maxwell-Booth - amazon.com/Habakkuk-Commentary-Susan-Maxwell-Booth/dp/1535941200* Habakkuk (Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the Old Testament) - Kenneth Turner - amazon.com/Habakkuk-Discourse-Zondervan-Exegetical-Commentary/dp/0310942438* Habakkuk (Central and Eastern European Bible Commentary) - Myrto Theocharous - amazon.com/Central-Eastern-European-Bible-Commentary/dp/178368822X Free Bible translation resources:@stepbiblevideos253 - stepbible.org @CrossBibleOfficial - crossbible.com***Disciple Dojo shirts and other gifts are available over in our online store! - tinyurl.com/24ncuas2 ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - 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 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 Subscribe to the Disciple Dojo podcast for more in-depth teaching and discussions: SoundCloud - soundcloud.com/discipledojo Spotify - open.spotify.com/show/26BDZz70HmnT5eoD9BEKQ7 iTunes - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/disciple-dojo/id1002934837 Amazon - tinyurl.com/uz8dbfet
Gods Colorful Kingdom storybook Bible (a flip-through review) DiscipleDojo 2025-09-13 | What makes a children’s Bible storybook worth putting in the hands of your family or church? In this episode, we flip through God’s Colorful Kingdom Storybook Bible by Dr. Esau McCully (Tinddale Kids)—a beautifully illustrated journey through 31 key stories that highlight God’s big, diverse family and the mission that runs from Genesis to Revelation. We compare it conceptually to other story Bibles (including N. T. Wright’s), talk through what the art does so well, and point out the theological themes parents and teachers can draw out with kids (creation and order, lament in the Psalms, Babel vs. Pentecost, the inclusion of the nations, and more). Includes paid-endorsement disclosure: the publisher sent us a review copy; there was no payment for this video.Along the way we touch on Bible study and biblical interpretation in context—Old Testament foundations (Creation, Babel, Abraham, Exodus, Judges, Psalms, Isaiah, Daniel) and New Testament fulfillment (Gospels, the Cross and Resurrection, Acts—Pentecost and the Ethiopian eunuch—Galatians, and Revelation). If you’re looking for Christian discipleship resources that spark rich conversations at home or in Sunday school, this review will help you assess theological depth, illustration style, and how to pair each reading with the underlying Scripture passages for deeper study.About Disciple Dojo: We help followers of Jesus grow through sound teaching, accessible Bible study resources, and biblically grounded conversations. Explore our playlists for book reviews, study Bibles, theology deep dives, and practical tools for Christian education and discipleship.If this helped: Subscribe, like, and drop a comment with your favorite children’s Bible or a question we should cover next. Check our playlists for more reviews and visit our channel home to find organized archives of everything we’ve built for your ongoing discipleship.Other videos mentioned: #SuperheroSeminary: Iron Man explains Genesis 1 - youtu.be/HhLXbpn--nEJason Staples on "All Israel" - youtu.be/RHZQS22on-4***Disciple Dojo shirts and other gifts are available over in our online store! - tinyurl.com/24ncuas2 ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - 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 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 Subscribe to the Disciple Dojo podcast for more in-depth teaching and discussions: SoundCloud - soundcloud.com/discipledojo Spotify - open.spotify.com/show/26BDZz70HmnT5eoD9BEKQ7 iTunes - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/disciple-dojo/id1002934837 Amazon - tinyurl.com/uz8dbfet
The murder of Iryna Zarutska, the death penalty, and Jesus DiscipleDojo 2025-09-11 | What does the Bible actually say about capital punishment—and how should I respond as a Christian when tragedy strikes?In this deeply personal episode, I reflect on two heartbreaking events: the murder of a young Ukrainian woman here in Charlotte and the death of Charlie Kirk. I’m not weighing in on politics. Instead, I’m using these moments to lead a biblical deep dive into the questions: What does Scripture teach about taking human life and the death penalty? How do justice and mercy fit together for followers of Jesus?From Genesis 9 to Romans 13, I trace the Hebrew Bible’s foundation for justice, Jesus’ teaching, and the New Testament’s view of government authority. I also walk through how Christians—across traditions—have wrestled with capital punishment, mercy, and the sanctity of life.This isn’t a hot take. It’s a careful, pastoral look at violence, vengeance, forgiveness, and justice for Christians who want faithful biblical interpretation and real discipleship.n the words of Habakkuk, "How long, O LORD..." If this helped you think biblically:👉 Please like and subscribe for more long-form Bible teaching and thoughtful cultural engagement.👉 Comment: Where do you land on this—and why?👉 Explore more resources at discipledojo.org (Bible study, biblical interpretation, Christian discipleship, Old Testament context, and more).Resources mentioned:The original blog post: - discipledojo.org/blog/death-penalty The most important concept in Biblical Theology: Jesus as Israel - youtu.be/OQ2X8wOUZZ4?si=LXL2Z06oTKD6_V7Z Wiki on Religions and the Death Penalty - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_and_capital_punishment Catholicism - catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/the-church-and-capital-punishment United Methodism - umcjustice.org/what-we-care-about/civil-and-human-rights/death-penalty Global Methodism - irp.cdn-website.com/1876eae9/files/uploaded/2024-Book-of-Doctrines-Discipline-FINAL-15JAN2025.pdf Anglican 39 Articles - anglicansonline.org/basics/thirty-nine_articles.html Anglican Lambeth Conference - https://www.searchlight.vc/our-readers-opinions/2011/10/21/capital-punishment-part-2/***Disciple Dojo shirts and other gifts are available over in our online store! - tinyurl.com/24ncuas2 ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - 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 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 Subscribe to the Disciple Dojo podcast for more in-depth teaching and discussions: SoundCloud - soundcloud.com/discipledojo Spotify - open.spotify.com/show/26BDZz70HmnT5eoD9BEKQ7 iTunes - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/disciple-dojo/id1002934837 Amazon - tinyurl.com/uz8dbfet
Is Therapy Biblical? DiscipleDojo 2025-09-08 | What’s the difference between biblical counseling, Christian counseling, and licensed therapy—and how do you know which one you need?In this powerful and practical conversation, JM sits down with licensed marriage and family therapist Olatunde Howard to unpack how biblical wisdom and clinical insight can work together—not against each other. They explore the stigma around mental health in the church, why some struggles require professional therapy, and how a balanced, biblical view of Christian discipleship can embrace both spiritual formation and mental health treatment.From anxiety and depression to trauma, abuse, and emotional regulation, this episode clarifies when pastoral counseling is enough—and when someone might need a trained therapist who can diagnose and treat clinical disorders. JM and Olund discuss trauma therapy, PTSD, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and why true healing is not “either faith or science,” but both working in harmony under God’s design.If you’ve ever wrestled with the question, “Do I just need prayer, or do I need therapy?” this is a conversation that will bring freedom, wisdom, and grace.Olatunde is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Cary, NC. He can be reached at:one-eightycounseling.com/olatunde-howardAbout Disciple Dojo:We help followers of Jesus grow through sound biblical teaching, thoughtful theology, and practical Christian education—from Bible study series and interviews to resources that help you strengthen your faith and mental health.If this episode helped you:👉 Like the video and subscribe for more conversations connecting faith, psychology, and Scripture.👉 Comment: What do you think the church gets right—or wrong—about mental health?👉 Explore more studies and podcast episodes at www.discipledojo.orgRelationship posts by Olatunde:* Getting to Know Someone - one-eightycounseling.com/getting-to-know-someone* How to have an intimate romantic relationship - one-eightycounseling.com/how-to-have-an-intimate-romantic-relationship* The ONE thing necessary for couples to make it - one-eightycounseling.com/the-one-thing-necessary-for-couples-to-make-it* Are you too sensitive? - one-eightycounseling.com/are-you-too-sensitive***Disciple Dojo shirts and other gifts are available over in our online store! - tinyurl.com/24ncuas2 ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - 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 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 Subscribe to the Disciple Dojo podcast for more in-depth teaching and discussions: SoundCloud - soundcloud.com/discipledojo Spotify - open.spotify.com/show/26BDZz70HmnT5eoD9BEKQ7 iTunes - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/disciple-dojo/id1002934837 Amazon - tinyurl.com/uz8dbfet
The Righteous will live by...what exactly?? (Habakkuk Part 4) DiscipleDojo 2025-09-07 | Previous episodes:Part 1 - youtu.be/w5aOF5bdi9gPart 2 - youtu.be/fu_aKOclBgMPart 3 - youtu.be/C48DyKWtAZEWhat does it mean that “the righteous will live by faith”?In this in-depth Bible study through Habakkuk 2:1–6, JM unpacks one of the most theologically rich and textually challenging passages in the Old Testament. We explore the prophet’s dialogue with God, the command to “write the vision,” and the powerful contrast between the proud and the righteous. Along the way, JM dives deep into Hebrew and Septuagint nuances, showing how this verse connects to Paul’s use in Romans, Galatians, and Hebrews—and what it really means to live by faithfulness in a world that tempts us toward self-sufficiency and impatience.You’ll also learn how Habakkuk’s vision reveals a timeless tension between waiting on God’s justice and trusting His timing. This passage challenges us to reject arrogance, resist spiritual callousness, and walk in covenantal faithfulness (emunah)—the steady, enduring trust that marks true Christian discipleship. Whether you’re studying solo or with a small group, this episode includes discussion questions designed to deepen your grasp of biblical interpretation, Old Testament context, and how God’s words to an ancient prophet still speak to our modern struggles.About Disciple Dojo:Disciple Dojo exists to help followers of Jesus become confident, thoughtful students of Scripture. Through long-form teaching, accessible theology, and practical resources for small groups and individual study, we aim to bridge the gap between sound biblical teaching and everyday Christian living.If this study helped you, hit 👍 like, subscribe, and share it with a fellow Bible nerd.Comment below with your thoughts on Habakkuk’s vision, and explore more at 👉 www.discipledojo.org🎧 Listen on Spotify, iTunes, or Amazon — and as always, keep training. 🥋Recommended Habakkuk resources: * Hearing the Message of Habakkuk - Christopher Wright - amazon.com/Hearing-Message-Habakkuk-Living-Violent/dp/0310147484* Habakkuk (Christian Standard Commentary) - Susan Maxwell-Booth - amazon.com/Habakkuk-Commentary-Susan-Maxwell-Booth/dp/1535941200* Habakkuk (Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the Old Testament) - Kenneth Turner - amazon.com/Habakkuk-Discourse-Zondervan-Exegetical-Commentary/dp/0310942438* Habakkuk (Central and Eastern European Bible Commentary) - Myrto Theocharous - amazon.com/Central-Eastern-European-Bible-Commentary/dp/178368822X Free Bible translation resources:@stepbiblevideos253 - stepbible.org @CrossBibleOfficial - crossbible.com***Disciple Dojo shirts and other gifts are available over in our online store! - tinyurl.com/24ncuas2 ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - 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 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 Subscribe to the Disciple Dojo podcast for more in-depth teaching and discussions: SoundCloud - soundcloud.com/discipledojo Spotify - open.spotify.com/show/26BDZz70HmnT5eoD9BEKQ7 iTunes - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/disciple-dojo/id1002934837 Amazon - tinyurl.com/uz8dbfet
Laodicea On Site: What “Hot, Cold, Lukewarm” Really Meant (Revelation 3) DiscipleDojo 2025-09-06 | ***DISCLAIMER*** My phone's mic has been malfunctioning on this trip. I apologize for the wildly inconsistent audio quality!“Hot, cold… or just lukewarm?” Filmed on location at ancient Laodicea, this quick walk-through revisits the famous line from Revelation 3 and why Jesus’ words aren’t about being “on fire” vs. “spiritually dead.” Standing between Hierapolis (Pamukkale) hot springs and the snow-fed mountain runoff that supplied cold water, we explore how first-century geography and archaeology shape faithful biblical interpretation—and why both hot and cold are useful, while lukewarm isn’t. We also note recent archaeological debate about aqueducts and water sources and why the core discipleship takeaway remains the same.If you love Bible study that marries text with place—theology done with dust on your shoes—this on-site look at one of the Seven Churches of Revelation will sharpen your reading and your Christian discipleship. Come see the theater, the landscape, and the lived New Testament context that frames Jesus’ challenge to a wealthy, self-sufficient church.About Disciple Dojo: We help followers of Jesus grow through sound biblical teaching, approachable theology, and accessible resources—verse-by-verse studies, interviews, and tools that strengthen everyday Christian education and discipleship.If this helped you:👉 Subscribe and tap the bell for more on-location studies and long-form teaching.👉 Like and comment: How has knowing the historical/archaeological context changed your reading of Revelation 3?👉 Explore our website/podcast in the description for full series on Revelation and other books.
Standing on top of an ancient New Testament city DiscipleDojo 2025-09-05 | Today we visited the tel at Colossae. Who knows what they will find here in the coming years!
What do ALL forms of abuse have in common? DiscipleDojo 2025-09-05 | In this excerpt from an upcoming episode, professional therapist and longtime friend of the Dojo, Olatunde Howard discusses an often-unrecognized aspect of abuse, and how insidious it can be in church settings.What if the core of abuse isn’t just bruises—but control? In this candid conversation, we unpack how coercion, manipulation, and domination show up in marriages, friendships, workplaces, and even churches—and why many people struggle to discern “safe vs. unsafe.” A licensed therapist explains the difference between occasional anger and persistent verbal/psychological abuse, how trauma fuels hypervigilance, and why healthy relationships preserve agency and freedom. We also explore when pastoral care is helpful, when clinical therapy is needed, and how humility and clear referrals serve Christian discipleship.If you care about biblical teaching that meets real-life pain, this episode connects theology and practice: wise biblical interpretation that resists spiritualized control, the church’s responsibility in cases of church abuse, and a vision of Christian education that promotes agency, consent, boundaries, and healing. This is practical Bible study for shepherds, small-group leaders, and anyone walking with wounded friends—discipleship that is truthful, compassionate, and trauma-aware.About Disciple Dojo: We help followers of Jesus grow through sound biblical teaching, approachable theology, and accessible resources—verse-by-verse studies, interviews, and tools that strengthen everyday Christian discipleship.If this helped you:👉 Subscribe and tap the bell for new studies and conversations.👉 Like this video to help others find it.👉 Comment: What signs of unhealthy control have you seen Christians overlook—and how can the church respond wisely?👉 Explore our website/podcast in the description for more studies and resources.Stay tuned for the full episode!Relationship posts by Olatunde:* Getting to Know Someone - one-eightycounseling.com/getting-to-know-someone* How to have an intimate romantic relationship - one-eightycounseling.com/how-to-have-an-intimate-romantic-relationship* The ONE thing necessary for couples to make it - one-eightycounseling.com/the-one-thing-necessary-for-couples-to-make-it* Are you too sensitive? - one-eightycounseling.com/are-you-too-sensitiveOlatunde Howard is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Cary, NC. He can be reached at:one-eightycounseling.com/olatunde-howard***Disciple Dojo shirts and other gifts are available over in our online store! - tinyurl.com/24ncuas2 ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - 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 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 Subscribe to the Disciple Dojo podcast for more in-depth teaching and discussions: SoundCloud - soundcloud.com/discipledojo Spotify - open.spotify.com/show/26BDZz70HmnT5eoD9BEKQ7 iTunes - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/disciple-dojo/id1002934837 Amazon - tinyurl.com/uz8dbfet
Did Habakkuk REALLY just talk back to God?!? (Habakkuk Part 3) DiscipleDojo 2025-09-03 | Previous episodes:Part 1 - youtu.be/w5aOF5bdi9gPart 2 - youtu.be/fu_aKOclBgMCan you question God faithfully?In this next session of our Habakkuk Bible Study, JM unpacks one of the most raw and honest moments in Scripture—when the prophet pushes back against God’s plan. After learning that Babylon will bring judgment on Judah, Habakkuk responds with bold lament, wrestling with the justice and holiness of God Himself. What follows is a masterclass in faithful doubt, biblical lament, and the kind of honest prayer that Scripture actually encourages.We’ll explore Habakkuk 1:12–2:1 line by line, looking at the original Hebrew words, historical setting, and theological tension behind this conversation between a prophet and his God. You’ll see how biblical interpretation reveals that genuine faith isn’t afraid to ask hard questions—and that Christian discipleship involves wrestling honestly with God’s character while trusting His goodness.At Disciple Dojo, we create accessible, in-depth Bible study resources that help followers of Jesus grow in biblical literacy, theology, and spiritual formation. Every teaching series, from the Psalms to Revelation, is freely available so anyone, anywhere can dig deep into Scripture and become a better-trained disciple.📖 If this study encouraged you, hit 👍 Like, subscribe, and share it with your small group or church.💬 Comment below: When have you wrestled honestly with God—and what did that teach you about faith?🌐 Explore more studies, podcasts, and resources at www.discipledojo.orgRecommended Habakkuk resources: * Hearing the Message of Habakkuk - Christopher Wright - amazon.com/Hearing-Message-Habakkuk-Living-Violent/dp/0310147484* Habakkuk (Christian Standard Commentary) - Susan Maxwell-Booth - amazon.com/Habakkuk-Commentary-Susan-Maxwell-Booth/dp/1535941200* Habakkuk (Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the Old Testament) - Kenneth Turner - amazon.com/Habakkuk-Discourse-Zondervan-Exegetical-Commentary/dp/0310942438* Habakkuk (Central and Eastern European Bible Commentary) - Myrto Theocharous - amazon.com/Central-Eastern-European-Bible-Commentary/dp/178368822X Free Bible translation resources:@stepbiblevideos253 - stepbible.org @CrossBibleOfficial - crossbible.com***Disciple Dojo shirts and other gifts are available over in our online store! - tinyurl.com/24ncuas2 ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - 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 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 Subscribe to the Disciple Dojo podcast for more in-depth teaching and discussions: SoundCloud - soundcloud.com/discipledojo Spotify - open.spotify.com/show/26BDZz70HmnT5eoD9BEKQ7 iTunes - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/disciple-dojo/id1002934837 Amazon - tinyurl.com/uz8dbfet
This missionary teaches womens self-defense in a WAR ZONE! DiscipleDojo 2025-08-31 | What happens when biblical discipleship meets jiu-jitsu on the front lines? In this episode we welcome someone whose work I've wanted to highlight for a long time: Kelly Kelly, Founder of @thegracefulwarriorproject1898 finally steps into the Dojo! In this conversation, I sit down with Kelly to explore how trauma-informed Christian discipleship, self-defense training, and holistic mission are changing lives in places like Eastern Congo and rural Tanzania. We talk verbal and proactive self-defense, dignity, and why education, safe houses, and community development are crucial to justice. If you care about Bible-shaped ethics, theology lived out, and creative Christian education that equips the vulnerable, this one’s for you.Kelly shares her journey from prayer to calling—using Brazilian jiu-jitsu as a tool for ministry, building safe houses, launching a school and medical center, and mentoring both young women and men to use strength for good. We discuss how a robust biblical interpretation of “love your neighbor” speaks to gender-based violence, how Old Testament themes of justice and shalom guide modern mission, and why discipleship means developing body, mind, and spirit.About Disciple Dojo: We help followers of Jesus grow through sound biblical teaching, thoughtful theology, and accessible resources—from in-depth Bible study series to conversations at the intersection of faith, culture, and the mats. Explore the links below for studies, interviews, and tools designed to strengthen your walk with Jesus.Enjoyed this episode?👉 Like the video, subscribe, and tap the notification bell.👉 Comment: What part of Kelly’s story challenged or inspired you most?👉 Check the description for links to Graceful Warrior Project, our website/podcast, and ways to support both ministries.#KeepTraining 🥋📖Read more about (support!) her work at thegracefulwarriorproject.com And instagram.com/thegracefulwarriorprojectFor more on Jesus and Jiujitsu see these other Dojo videos:* What can churches learn from Jiujitsu? - youtu.be/wJnjdSaIARY * DiscipleDojo in Japan (playlist) - youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4bbdsVUgfc48BgPFjW121Pc5aW2Qzas4* Spending a week on a boat with 4 Jiujitsu World Champions! - youtu.be/S2MTEs4ssk8 * Grappling with Hosea (w/ Dr. Andrew King - Part 1) - youtu.be/EM27OdSQ2Sk * Grappling with Hosea (w/ Dr. Andrew King - Part 2) - youtu.be/xe-PcRQ5Jto* The Blind Warrior (w/ Prof. Carlos Alvarez) - youtu.be/vbXvQi3YcUg***Disciple Dojo shirts and other gifts are available over in our online store! - tinyurl.com/24ncuas2 ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - 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 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 Subscribe to the Disciple Dojo podcast for more in-depth teaching and discussions: SoundCloud - soundcloud.com/discipledojo Spotify - open.spotify.com/show/26BDZz70HmnT5eoD9BEKQ7 iTunes - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/disciple-dojo/id1002934837 Amazon - tinyurl.com/uz8dbfet
The HORRIFYING Babylonian army! (Habakkuk Part 2) DiscipleDojo 2025-08-28 | Previous episodes:Part 1 - youtu.be/w5aOF5bdi9gWhen God’s answers don’t make sense, how do we respond?In this second session of our Habakkuk Bible Study, JM explores one of the most shocking moments in Scripture—when God tells Habakkuk that His plan to deal with Judah’s injustice involves raising up the ruthless Babylonians. What happens when God’s “solution” seems worse than the problem? This video dives deep into Habakkuk 1:5–11, unpacking the historical, linguistic, and theological layers of this prophetic dialogue.We’ll look closely at the Hebrew text, the poetic structure, and the global context of the 7th century BC—when empires like Assyria, Egypt, and Babylon clashed and God’s people felt crushed in between. Through this study, you’ll see how biblical interpretation reveals not only God’s justice but also His mysterious sovereignty. Whether you’re studying alone or leading a small-group Bible study, this lesson will deepen your understanding of Old Testament prophecy, divine judgment, and the relevance of Habakkuk’s faith for Christians today.At Disciple Dojo, our mission is to help followers of Jesus grow as thoughtful, well-trained disciples through in-depth biblical teaching, Christian education, and accessible theological resources. All our materials are freely available so that anyone, anywhere can strengthen their faith and understanding of Scripture.📖 If this study helped you, hit 👍 Like, subscribe, and share it with your small group or pastor.💬 Comment below: What hard questions about God’s justice or goodness do you wrestle with most?🌐 Go deeper at www.discipledojo.org🎧 Listen to the Disciple Dojo Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Amazon.Recommended Habakkuk resources: * Hearing the Message of Habakkuk - Christopher Wright - amazon.com/Hearing-Message-Habakkuk-Living-Violent/dp/0310147484* Habakkuk (Christian Standard Commentary) - Susan Maxwell-Booth - amazon.com/Habakkuk-Commentary-Susan-Maxwell-Booth/dp/1535941200* Habakkuk (Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the Old Testament) - Kenneth Turner - amazon.com/Habakkuk-Discourse-Zondervan-Exegetical-Commentary/dp/0310942438* Habakkuk (Central and Eastern European Bible Commentary) - Myrto Theocharous - amazon.com/Central-Eastern-European-Bible-Commentary/dp/178368822X Free Bible translation resources:@stepbiblevideos253 - stepbible.org @CrossBibleOfficial - crossbible.com***Disciple Dojo shirts and other gifts are available over in our online store! - tinyurl.com/24ncuas2 ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - 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 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 Subscribe to the Disciple Dojo podcast for more in-depth teaching and discussions: SoundCloud - soundcloud.com/discipledojo Spotify - open.spotify.com/show/26BDZz70HmnT5eoD9BEKQ7 iTunes - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/disciple-dojo/id1002934837 Amazon - tinyurl.com/uz8dbfet
An introduction to Habakkuk DiscipleDojo 2025-08-24 | What happens when a prophet wrestles honestly with God about injustice, silence, and suffering?In this opening session of our Habakkuk (Habacook) Bible Study, JM introduces one of the most overlooked yet profoundly relevant books in the Old Testament. We explore the historical and political background of Habakkuk’s world—the fall of Assyria, the rise of Babylon, and Judah’s moral collapse under corrupt kings—and discover how this ancient prophet gives voice to every believer who’s ever asked, “How long, Lord?”JM also walks through the first verses of Habakkuk 1 in the Hebrew text, unpacking key words like ḥamas (violence), mishpat (justice), and emunah (faithfulness), and showing how the prophet’s raw questions lead into one of Scripture’s most theologically rich dialogues. You’ll also learn how to study the Bible more deeply using tools like StepBible.org and CrossBible.com, and get recommendations for trusted commentaries and biblical resources that make serious study approachable for anyone hungry to grow in Christian discipleship and biblical interpretation.About Disciple Dojo:Disciple Dojo exists to help followers of Jesus become confident, thoughtful students of Scripture. Through long-form Bible teaching, theological discussions, and practical small-group resources, we aim to make Christian education accessible and faithful to the whole story of Scripture—so you can grow as a disciple who loves God with your mind as well as your heart.If this study helped you, hit 👍 like, subscribe, and share it with a fellow Bible nerd or small-group leader.💬 Comment below: Which part of Habakkuk’s opening prayer hits home for you?Explore more studies, podcasts, and resources at 👉 www.discipledojo.orgAnd as always—keep training. 🥋Recommended Habakkuk resources: * Hearing the Message of Habakkuk - Christopher Wright - amazon.com/Hearing-Message-Habakkuk-Living-Violent/dp/0310147484* Habakkuk (Christian Standard Commentary) - Susan Maxwell-Booth - amazon.com/Habakkuk-Commentary-Susan-Maxwell-Booth/dp/1535941200* Habakkuk (Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the Old Testament) - Kenneth Turner - amazon.com/Habakkuk-Discourse-Zondervan-Exegetical-Commentary/dp/0310942438* Habakkuk (Central and Eastern European Bible Commentary) - Myrto Theocharous - amazon.com/Central-Eastern-European-Bible-Commentary/dp/178368822X Free Bible translation resources:@stepbiblevideos253 - stepbible.org @CrossBibleOfficial - crossbible.com***Disciple Dojo shirts and other gifts are available over in our online store! - tinyurl.com/24ncuas2 ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - 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 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 Subscribe to the Disciple Dojo podcast for more in-depth teaching and discussions: SoundCloud - soundcloud.com/discipledojo Spotify - open.spotify.com/show/26BDZz70HmnT5eoD9BEKQ7 iTunes - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/disciple-dojo/id1002934837 Amazon - tinyurl.com/uz8dbfet
Why the Church still matters! (w/ Dr. Carmen Joy Imes) DiscipleDojo 2025-08-22 | DiscipleDojo's favorite guest @CarmenJoyImesPhD is BACK! And here newest book is, in my opinion, her best!"Becoming God's Family: Why the Church Still Matters" is available for pre-order at: ivpress.com/becoming-god-s-family Previous episodes with Carmen about the first two books in her trilogy: * Being God's Image: Why Creation Still Matters - youtu.be/XFpl_bDrAvc* Bearing God's Name: Why Sinai Still Matters - youtu.be/44RqvPjsgQMSubscribe to Carmen's channel here on YouTube at: @CarmenJoyImesPhD Carmen's substack "The OPEN BOOK": substack.com/@carmenjoyimes Follow Carmen on Twitter: @carmenjoyimes Carmen's blog: http://www.carmenjoyimes.blogspot.com ***Disciple Dojo shirts and other gifts are available over in our online store! - tinyurl.com/24ncuas2 ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - 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 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 Subscribe to the Disciple Dojo podcast for more in-depth teaching and discussions: SoundCloud - soundcloud.com/discipledojo Spotify - open.spotify.com/show/26BDZz70HmnT5eoD9BEKQ7 iTunes - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/disciple-dojo/id1002934837 Amazon - tinyurl.com/uz8dbfet
This Generation will not pass away?? (Olivet Discourse in Luke - Conclusion) DiscipleDojo 2025-08-20 | In this episode we conclude our study of Jesus' Olivet Discourse in Luke's Gospel. Previous episodes in this series can be found at:Luke's Olivet Discourse:Part 1 - youtu.be/ca12i7B6GKMPart 2 - youtu.be/qaqC0vjR5YY Part 3 - youtu.be/DzBvHP5x_3QPart 4 - youtu.be/Mq-pK6feXVQPart 5 - youtu.be/SKFGlcPgwMgPart 6 - youtu.be/JAjxSUlN0ag Mark's Olivet Discourse:Part 1 - youtu.be/N4R8sESOhIk Part 2 - youtu.be/pnHiIsCW9KQ Part 3 - youtu.be/3LkT-z8xmf4 Part 4 - youtu.be/W_QpKQA_X8Q Part 5 - youtu.be/d7rP6mIkYRcPart 6 - youtu.be/rYPJIZL_46w Part 7 - youtu.be/p28WqYNtOmY Part 8 - youtu.be/fnucylVtXeo Part 9 - youtu.be/8R2jHTVSBjQ Part 10 - youtu.be/Wr1fGPaFvk4Part 11 - youtu.be/yL4vyNKQ2VoOther resources mentioned in this series:* Revelation: A Guided Tour of the Apocalypse (FREE COURSE!) - discipledojo.org/revelation * Bible for the Rest of Us (FREE COURSE) - discipledojo.org/bible* Is the Rapture Biblical? - youtu.be/H5819JTqMPA* SuperheroSeminary: Goku explains the Rapture - youtu.be/WAJ8DtIV71s* SuperheroSeminary - Thanos explains Left Behind - youtu.be/O9DF0YJb8mo* Why you should read the Targums - youtu.be/e1GOvDxkBnc* Why you should read Josephus - youtu.be/2-JMOi3qezs* Please…STOP with the “Blood Moon” nonsense - youtu.be/_vC1ncV65MI * Dr. Jason Staples on the identity of Israel - youtu.be/RHZQS22on-4 * Dictionary of Early Judaism review - youtu.be/1vsEEgp1sdk* SuperheroSeminary: Thanos explains ‘Left Behind’ - youtu.be/O9DF0YJb8mo?si=n0F0fFonDJVmHSUq * Apocalypse Now?? What the Bible Teaches About the End Times (podcast): discipledojo.org/podcast * JM’s book “You WANT to be ‘Left Behind’!!” is available at: amazon.com/You-WANT-Left-Behind-Discussions-ebook/dp/B00A8PD9DM Luke Commentaries cited:G.B. Caird Saint Luke (Pelican NT Commentary) 1963 Fitzmyer, Joseph A. The Gospel According to Luke (AYB) 1974Marshall, I. Howard. The Gospel of Luke (NIGTC) 1978Stein, Robert H. Luke. (NAC) 1992Nolland, John. Luke (WBC) 1993Culpepper, R. Alan. Luke (NIB) 1995Green, Joel B. The Gospel of Luke. (NICNT) 1997Pao & Schnabel. “Luke.” (Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament) 2007Wright, N. T. Luke for Everyone, 2011Mark Commentaries cited: William Lane, The Gospel of Mark NICNT (1974)N. T. Wright, Jesus and the Victory of God (1996) Chapter 8, part 4 R. T. France, The Gospel of Mark NIGTC. (2002)Andrew La Peau, Mark through Old Testament Eyes (2017)***Disciple Dojo shirts and other gifts are available over in our online store! - tinyurl.com/24ncuas2 ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - 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 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 Subscribe to the Disciple Dojo podcast for more in-depth teaching and discussions: SoundCloud - soundcloud.com/discipledojo Spotify - open.spotify.com/show/26BDZz70HmnT5eoD9BEKQ7 iTunes - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/disciple-dojo/id1002934837 Amazon - tinyurl.com/uz8dbfet
Broken covenants and societal sins (Dr. Carmen Imes) DiscipleDojo 2025-08-19 | In this excerpt from our upcoming full discussion, @CarmenJoyImesPhD and I discuss some lesser-known stories in the Hebrew Bible that have profound implications for us today! Stay tuned for the full episode! Carmen's new book "Becoming God's Family: Why the Church Still Matters" is available for pre-order at: ivpress.com/becoming-god-s-family Previous episodes with Carmen about the first two books in her trilogy: * Being God's Image: Why Creation Still Matters - youtu.be/XFpl_bDrAvc* Bearing God's Name: Why Sinai Still Matters - youtu.be/44RqvPjsgQMSubscribe to Carmen's channel here on YouTube at: @CarmenJoyImesPhD Carmen's substack "The OPEN BOOK": substack.com/@carmenjoyimes Follow Carmen on Twitter: @carmenjoyimes Carmen's blog: http://www.carmenjoyimes.blogspot.com ***Disciple Dojo shirts and other gifts are available over in our online store! - tinyurl.com/24ncuas2 ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - 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 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 Subscribe to the Disciple Dojo podcast for more in-depth teaching and discussions: SoundCloud - soundcloud.com/discipledojo Spotify - open.spotify.com/show/26BDZz70HmnT5eoD9BEKQ7 iTunes - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/disciple-dojo/id1002934837 Amazon - tinyurl.com/uz8dbfet
Reviewing the most BEAUTIFUL commentary Ive ever seen! DiscipleDojo 2025-08-17 | Last year at SBL I picked up this commentary on Ecclesiates (Qohelet: Searching for a Life Worth Living). I finally got around to reading it last month...and WOW! It is available at: amazon.com/Qohelet-Searching-Life-Worth-Living/dp/148131873X ***Disciple Dojo shirts and other gifts are available over in our online store! - tinyurl.com/24ncuas2 ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - 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 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 Subscribe to the Disciple Dojo podcast for more in-depth teaching and discussions: SoundCloud - soundcloud.com/discipledojo Spotify - open.spotify.com/show/26BDZz70HmnT5eoD9BEKQ7 iTunes - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/disciple-dojo/id1002934837 Amazon - tinyurl.com/uz8dbfet
When you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies (Olivet Discourse in Luke - Part 7) DiscipleDojo 2025-08-14 | In this episode we continue our study of Jesus' Olivet Discourse in Luke's Gospel. Previous episodes in this series can be found at:Luke's Olivet Discourse:Part 1 - youtu.be/ca12i7B6GKMPart 2 - youtu.be/qaqC0vjR5YY Part 3 - youtu.be/DzBvHP5x_3QPart 4 - youtu.be/Mq-pK6feXVQPart 5 - youtu.be/SKFGlcPgwMgMark's Olivet Discourse:Part 1 - youtu.be/N4R8sESOhIk Part 2 - youtu.be/pnHiIsCW9KQ Part 3 - youtu.be/3LkT-z8xmf4 Part 4 - youtu.be/W_QpKQA_X8Q Part 5 - youtu.be/d7rP6mIkYRcPart 6 - youtu.be/rYPJIZL_46w Part 7 - youtu.be/p28WqYNtOmY Part 8 - youtu.be/fnucylVtXeo Part 9 - youtu.be/8R2jHTVSBjQ Part 10 - youtu.be/Wr1fGPaFvk4Part 11 - youtu.be/yL4vyNKQ2VoOther resources mentioned in this series:* Revelation: A Guided Tour of the Apocalypse (FREE COURSE!) - discipledojo.org/revelation * Bible for the Rest of Us (FREE COURSE) - discipledojo.org/bible* Is the Rapture Biblical? - youtu.be/H5819JTqMPA* SuperheroSeminary: Goku explains the Rapture - youtu.be/WAJ8DtIV71s* SuperheroSeminary - Thanos explains Left Behind - youtu.be/O9DF0YJb8mo* Why you should read the Targums - youtu.be/e1GOvDxkBnc* Why you should read Josephus - youtu.be/2-JMOi3qezs* Please…STOP with the “Blood Moon” nonsense - youtu.be/_vC1ncV65MI * Dr. Jason Staples on the identity of Israel - youtu.be/RHZQS22on-4 * Dictionary of Early Judaism review - youtu.be/1vsEEgp1sdk* SuperheroSeminary: Thanos explains ‘Left Behind’ - youtu.be/O9DF0YJb8mo?si=n0F0fFonDJVmHSUq * Apocalypse Now?? What the Bible Teaches About the End Times (podcast): discipledojo.org/podcast * JM’s book “You WANT to be ‘Left Behind’!!” is available at: amazon.com/You-WANT-Left-Behind-Discussions-ebook/dp/B00A8PD9DM Luke Commentaries cited:G.B. Caird Saint Luke (Pelican NT Commentary) 1963 Fitzmyer, Joseph A. The Gospel According to Luke (AYB) 1974Marshall, I. Howard. The Gospel of Luke (NIGTC) 1978Stein, Robert H. Luke. (NAC) 1992Nolland, John. Luke (WBC) 1993Culpepper, R. Alan. Luke (NIB) 1995Green, Joel B. The Gospel of Luke. (NICNT) 1997Pao & Schnabel. “Luke.” (Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament) 2007Wright, N. T. Luke for Everyone, 2011Mark Commentaries cited: William Lane, The Gospel of Mark NICNT (1974)N. T. Wright, Jesus and the Victory of God (1996) Chapter 8, part 4 R. T. France, The Gospel of Mark NIGTC. (2002)Andrew La Peau, Mark through Old Testament Eyes (2017)***Disciple Dojo shirts and other gifts are available over in our online store! - tinyurl.com/24ncuas2 ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - 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 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 Subscribe to the Disciple Dojo podcast for more in-depth teaching and discussions: SoundCloud - soundcloud.com/discipledojo Spotify - open.spotify.com/show/26BDZz70HmnT5eoD9BEKQ7 iTunes - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/disciple-dojo/id1002934837 Amazon - tinyurl.com/uz8dbfet
Bible nerd spends a week with 4 Jiujitsu WORLD CHAMPIONS! (Grapplers Escape X) DiscipleDojo 2025-08-08 | What does it look like for a YouTube Bible nerd to spend a week in the Caribbean on a giant cruise ship with around 100 grapplers and their families, relaxing and having fun together...AND training twice a day with hall-of-fame Jiujitsu world champions? I'm glad you asked! Here's a peek behind the scenes of my Grapplers Escape X adventure back in June! And I want to give a huge thank you to Kathryn Arnold, the founder and owner, for not only letting me share about DiscipleDojo with everyone on the trip, but also for donating over $1000 worth of GrapplersEscape gis and rashguards to our #RefugeeJitsu students at the end of the week! For more on Grapplers Escape (especially if you're interested in coming with us next year to the Dominican Republic!) follow them on Instagram at: instagram.com/grapplersescape ***Disciple Dojo shirts and other gifts are available over in our online store! - tinyurl.com/24ncuas2 ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - 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 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 Subscribe to the Disciple Dojo podcast for more in-depth teaching and discussions: SoundCloud - soundcloud.com/discipledojo Spotify - open.spotify.com/show/26BDZz70HmnT5eoD9BEKQ7 iTunes - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/disciple-dojo/id1002934837 Amazon - tinyurl.com/uz8dbfet
The Holman Old Testament Handbook (flip-through review) DiscipleDojo 2025-07-29 | The folks over at Holman were kind enough to send me some handbook resources. Here are my thoughts on The Holman Old Testament Handbook, which is available at: amazon.com/Testament-Cloth-Over-Board-Full-color-Commentary-Timelines/dp/1087787246 Other resources mentioned: Grace Bible review - youtu.be/91pxHHus2ec Grace Bible for KIDS review - youtu.be/KTNCc2moXFo A discussion with Andy McLean on Study Bible Publishing - youtu.be/xjK8qi5C2iw The Apostolic Fathers - youtu.be/dvG0bc5_o-g The Days of Genesis - youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4bbdsVUgfc50LWG93RvwiwO5GbkAn0q0 SuperheroSeminary: Iron Man on Genesis 1 - youtu.be/HhLXbpn--nE Deuteronomy: The Heart of God’s People study - youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4bbdsVUgfc5zSHUY7yhQnm86vgcbTk3d ***Disciple Dojo shirts and other gifts are available over in our online store! - tinyurl.com/24ncuas2 ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - 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 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 Subscribe to the Disciple Dojo podcast for more in-depth teaching and discussions: SoundCloud - soundcloud.com/discipledojo Spotify - open.spotify.com/show/26BDZz70HmnT5eoD9BEKQ7 iTunes - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/disciple-dojo/id1002934837 Amazon - tinyurl.com/uz8dbfet
The Holman New Testament Handbook (flip-through review) DiscipleDojo 2025-07-26 | The folks over at Holman were kind enough to send me some handbook resources. Here are my thoughts on The Holman New Testament Handbook which is available at: amazon.com/Testament-Handbook-Full-color-Commentary-Timelines/dp/1087791359 Other resources mentioned: Grace Bible review - youtu.be/91pxHHus2ec Grace Bible for KIDS review - youtu.be/KTNCc2moXFo A discussion with Andy McLean on Study Bible Publishing - youtu.be/xjK8qi5C2iw The Apostolic Fathers - youtu.be/dvG0bc5_o-g ***Disciple Dojo shirts and other gifts are available over in our online store! - tinyurl.com/24ncuas2 ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - 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 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 Subscribe to the Disciple Dojo podcast for more in-depth teaching and discussions: SoundCloud - soundcloud.com/discipledojo Spotify - open.spotify.com/show/26BDZz70HmnT5eoD9BEKQ7 iTunes - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/disciple-dojo/id1002934837 Amazon - tinyurl.com/uz8dbfet
The Holman Church History Handbook (flip-through review) DiscipleDojo 2025-07-23 | The folks over at Holman were kind enough to send me some handbook resources. Here are my thoughts on the Holman Church History Handbook, which is available at: amazon.com/Handbook-Full-Color-Commentary-Biographies-Timelines/dp/B0D2SFD8C5 Other resources mentioned: Grace Bible review - youtu.be/91pxHHus2ec Grace Bible for KIDS review - youtu.be/KTNCc2moXFo A discussion with Andy McLean on Study Bible Publishing - youtu.be/xjK8qi5C2iw The Apostolic Fathers - youtu.be/dvG0bc5_o-g ***Disciple Dojo shirts and other gifts are available over in our online store! - tinyurl.com/24ncuas2 ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - 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 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 Subscribe to the Disciple Dojo podcast for more in-depth teaching and discussions: SoundCloud - soundcloud.com/discipledojo Spotify - open.spotify.com/show/26BDZz70HmnT5eoD9BEKQ7 iTunes - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/disciple-dojo/id1002934837 Amazon - tinyurl.com/uz8dbfet
A Bible for KIDS with dyslexia! DiscipleDojo 2025-07-21 | The folks over at Holman Bibles were kind enough to send me a couple of resources to review. One of which was the CSB Grace Bible for Kids, which was created for young readers who have dyslexia or other similar conditions which make reading normal text difficult. This edition is available at: amazon.com/Hardcover-Dyslexia-Friendly-Overlays-Presentation-Inclusive/dp/B0CVN12KM3Other resources mentioned: Grace Bible review - youtu.be/91pxHHus2ec FatCat Children’s books review - youtu.be/udxyIdEmk18 SuperheroSeminary playlist - youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4bbdsVUgfc50Xn6FUfHepZQ4scxiJJZC Where is the REAL Mt. Sinai? - youtu.be/dvTTx6PYVao Dr. Dru Johnson on “Quiet Time” - youtu.be/IZSDZYBCO6g Dr. David DeSilva on the 7 Churches of Revelation - youtu.be/3xDIAlJAYqA ***Disciple Dojo shirts and other gifts are available over in our online store! - tinyurl.com/24ncuas2 ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - 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 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 Subscribe to the Disciple Dojo podcast for more in-depth teaching and discussions: SoundCloud - soundcloud.com/discipledojo Spotify - open.spotify.com/show/26BDZz70HmnT5eoD9BEKQ7 iTunes - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/disciple-dojo/id1002934837 Amazon - tinyurl.com/uz8dbfet
The Vaticanus Bible (a readers edition of Codex Vaticanus) DiscipleDojo 2025-07-18 | In this episode we are looking at the Vaticanus Bible,This 2 vol hardback edition is available at koinegreek.com See more over on Benjamin Kantor's channel: youtube.com/koinegreek Read Codex Vaticanus online: https://digi.vatlib.it/view/MSS_Vat.gr.1209 Watch our episode with Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb on issues surrounding Koine Greek pronunciation at: youtu.be/l7e_HRkNA0U ***Disciple Dojo shirts and other gifts are available over in our online store! - tinyurl.com/24ncuas2 ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - 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 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 Subscribe to the Disciple Dojo podcast for more in-depth teaching and discussions: SoundCloud - soundcloud.com/discipledojo Spotify - open.spotify.com/show/26BDZz70HmnT5eoD9BEKQ7 iTunes - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/disciple-dojo/id1002934837 Amazon - tinyurl.com/uz8dbfet
The Grace Bible (a dyslexia-friendly Bible) DiscipleDojo 2025-07-13 | The folks over at Holman Bibles were kind enough to send me a couple of resources to review. One of which was the Grace Bible for readers who have dyslexia or other similar conditions which make reading normal text difficult. This edition is available at: amazon.com/Charcoal-Dyslexia-Friendly-Overlays-Presentation-Inclusive/dp/B0D2SHSH9J***Disciple Dojo shirts and other gifts are available over in our online store! - tinyurl.com/24ncuas2 ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - 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 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 Subscribe to the Disciple Dojo podcast for more in-depth teaching and discussions: SoundCloud - soundcloud.com/discipledojo Spotify - open.spotify.com/show/26BDZz70HmnT5eoD9BEKQ7 iTunes - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/disciple-dojo/id1002934837 Amazon - tinyurl.com/uz8dbfet
Head of Holman Bible Publishing enters the Dojo! DiscipleDojo 2025-07-09 | In this episode we are joined by Andy McLean, head of Bible & Reference publishing at Holman to talk about Bible publishing, why they chose to bring back the Baker Illustrated Study Bible, and some other projects they are working on. Resources mentioned: * Pre-order the Baker Illustrated Study Bible - csbible.com/bible-search-tool/bibles/9798384538363 * Connecting Scripture: New Testament - lifeway.com/en/product/csb-connecting-scripture-new-testament-hardcover-M00101652/005851823* Grace Bible (Dyslexia friendly kids edition) - lifeway.com/en/product/csb-grace-bible-for-kids-hardcover-dyslexia-friendly-M00101447/005849714* Grace Bible (Dyslexia friendly adults edition) - lifeway.com/en/product/csb-grace-bible-charcoal-cloth-over-board-dyslexia-friendly-M00101448/005850839* CSB Women's Study Bible - lifeway.com/en/product/csb-women-s-study-bible-hardcover-M00101619/005850845***Disciple Dojo shirts and other gifts are available over in our online store! - tinyurl.com/24ncuas2 ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - 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 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 Subscribe to the Disciple Dojo podcast for more in-depth teaching and discussions: SoundCloud - soundcloud.com/discipledojo Spotify - open.spotify.com/show/26BDZz70HmnT5eoD9BEKQ7 iTunes - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/disciple-dojo/id1002934837 Amazon - tinyurl.com/uz8dbfet
Wars and Rumors of Wars (Olivet Discourse in Luke - Part 5) DiscipleDojo 2025-07-07 | In this episode we continue our study of Jesus' Olivet Discourse by turning to Luke's Gospel. Previous episodes in this series can be found at:Luke's Olivet Discourse:Part 1 - youtu.be/ca12i7B6GKMPart 2 - youtu.be/qaqC0vjR5YY Part 3 - youtu.be/DzBvHP5x_3QMark's Olivet Discourse:Part 1 - youtu.be/N4R8sESOhIk Part 2 - youtu.be/pnHiIsCW9KQ Part 3 - youtu.be/3LkT-z8xmf4 Part 4 - youtu.be/W_QpKQA_X8Q Part 5 - youtu.be/d7rP6mIkYRcPart 6 - youtu.be/rYPJIZL_46w Part 7 - youtu.be/p28WqYNtOmY Part 8 - youtu.be/fnucylVtXeo Part 9 - youtu.be/8R2jHTVSBjQ Part 10 - youtu.be/Wr1fGPaFvk4Part 11 - youtu.be/yL4vyNKQ2VoOther resources mentioned in this series:* Is the Rapture Biblical? - youtu.be/H5819JTqMPA* SuperheroSeminary: Goku explains the Rapture - youtu.be/WAJ8DtIV71s* SuperheroSeminary - Thanos explains Left Behind - youtu.be/O9DF0YJb8mo* Why you should read the Targums - youtu.be/e1GOvDxkBnc* Why you should read Josephus - youtu.be/2-JMOi3qezs* Please…STOP with the “Blood Moon” nonsense - youtu.be/_vC1ncV65MI * Dr. Jason Staples on the identity of Israel - youtu.be/RHZQS22on-4 * Dictionary of Early Judaism review - youtu.be/1vsEEgp1sdk* SuperheroSeminary: Thanos explains ‘Left Behind’ - youtu.be/O9DF0YJb8mo?si=n0F0fFonDJVmHSUq * Apocalypse Now?? What the Bible Teaches About the End Times (podcast): discipledojo.org/podcast * JM’s book “You WANT to be ‘Left Behind’!!” is available at: amazon.com/You-WANT-Left-Behind-Discussions-ebook/dp/B00A8PD9DM Luke Commentaries cited:G.B. Caird Saint Luke (Pelican NT Commentary) 1963 Fitzmyer, Joseph A. The Gospel According to Luke (AYB) 1974Marshall, I. Howard. The Gospel of Luke (NIGTC) 1978Stein, Robert H. Luke. (NAC) 1992Nolland, John. Luke (WBC) 1993Culpepper, R. Alan. Luke (NIB) 1995Green, Joel B. The Gospel of Luke. (NICNT) 1997Pao & Schnabel. “Luke.” (Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament) 2007Wright, N. T. Luke for Everyone, 2011Mark Commentaries cited: William Lane, The Gospel of Mark NICNT (1974)N. T. Wright, Jesus and the Victory of God (1996) Chapter 8, part 4 R. T. France, The Gospel of Mark NIGTC. (2002)Andrew La Peau, Mark through Old Testament Eyes (2017)***Disciple Dojo shirts and other gifts are available over in our online store! - tinyurl.com/24ncuas2 ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - 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 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 Subscribe to the Disciple Dojo podcast for more in-depth teaching and discussions: SoundCloud - soundcloud.com/discipledojo Spotify - open.spotify.com/show/26BDZz70HmnT5eoD9BEKQ7 iTunes - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/disciple-dojo/id1002934837 Amazon - tinyurl.com/uz8dbfet
Top 7 books on Bible Translations DiscipleDojo 2025-07-02 | Here are my Top 7 recommended books on Bible translation. What would you include in your list? Books: 40 Questions About Bible Translation - amazon.com/40-Questions-About-Bible-Translation-ebook/dp/B0CK9JX4L1How to Choose a Translation for All Its Worth - amazon.com/How-Choose-Translation-Worth-Understanding/dp/0310278767In the Beginning - amazon.com/Beginning-Changed-Nation-Language-Culture/dp/0385722168The Bible in Translation - amazon.com/Bible-Translation-Ancient-English-Versions/dp/0801022827The Inclusive-Language Debate - amazon.com/Inclusive-Language-Debate-Plea-Realism/dp/080105835XThe Art of Bible Translation - amazon.com/Art-Bible-Translation-Robert-Alter-ebook/dp/B07J48CYNFCustoms, Culture, and Christianity - amazon.com/Customs-Culture-Christianity-Eugene-Nida/dp/0851117112Related videos: * Bible for the Rest of Us (FREE course) - discipledojo.org/bible * Why Christians should read the Targums (w/ Isaac Paley) - youtu.be/e1GOvDxkBnc* Review of Robert Alter's Hebrew Bible translation - youtu.be/MqeCJhD0eyc----------***Disciple Dojo shirts and other gifts are available over in our online store! - tinyurl.com/24ncuas2 ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - 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 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 Subscribe to the Disciple Dojo podcast for more in-depth teaching and discussions: SoundCloud - soundcloud.com/discipledojo Spotify - open.spotify.com/show/26BDZz70HmnT5eoD9BEKQ7 iTunes - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/disciple-dojo/id1002934837 Amazon - tinyurl.com/uz8dbfet
Grapplers Escape = My favorite trip of the year (whenever Im able to go!) DiscipleDojo 2025-06-24 | A week of training with and learning from Jiujitsu world champions (and ADCC hall-of-famers!)...on a boat! It's only day 2 and I've learned a month's worth of techniques already. My brain is overloaded with Jiujitsu details.
Top 7 *MORE* books on the Old Testament DiscipleDojo 2025-06-24 | By viewer demand...here are 7 more books I recommend to anyone wanting to know more about the Hebrew Bible, aka. the Old Testament.Honorable mention: Archaeological Study Bible review - youtu.be/0AEWTmXWua4Walton: Chronological and Background Charts of the OT - amazon.com/Chronological-Background-Charts-Testament-Zondervan/dp/0310481619Books: Wright: The Old Testament in 7 Sentences - amazon.com/Old-Testament-Seven-Sentences-Introductions/dp/0830852255Stuart: Old Testament Exegesis - amazon.com/Old-Testament-Exegesis-Handbook-Students/dp/0664233449Gibson: Preaching the Old Testament - amazon.com/Preaching-Old-Testament-Scott-Gibson/dp/0801066239Niehaus: Ancient Near East Themes in Biblical Theology - amazon.com/Ancient-Eastern-Themes-Biblical-Theology/dp/0825433606Currid: Against the Gods - amazon.com/Against-Gods-Polemical-Theology-Testament/dp/1433531836Garrett: Rethinking Genesis - amazon.com/Rethinking-Genesis-Source-Authorship-Pentateuch/dp/1857925769Gundry et. al.: Three views on the NT use of the OT - amazon.com/Three-Views-New-Testament-Counterpoints/dp/0310273331Related videos: Top 7 Recommended books on the Old Testament - youtu.be/59fdNMp_KnESuperheroSeminary: He-Man explains word study fallacies - youtu.be/M4HyKXyybw4----------***Disciple Dojo shirts and other gifts are available over in our online store! - tinyurl.com/24ncuas2 ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - 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 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 Subscribe to the Disciple Dojo podcast for more in-depth teaching and discussions: SoundCloud - soundcloud.com/discipledojo Spotify - open.spotify.com/show/26BDZz70HmnT5eoD9BEKQ7 iTunes - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/disciple-dojo/id1002934837 Amazon - tinyurl.com/uz8dbfet
Politics, Nationalism, and the Kingdom of God (a plea to my fellow evangelicals!) DiscipleDojo 2025-06-20 | In this episode we look at some of the most terrifying words Jesus ever spoke...and how they apply to the Church in America today.Related resources:* SuperheroSeminary: Captain American explains Patriotism vs. Nationalism - youtu.be/LdMz6EEUREk * Books on Politics and the Bible that are worth reading - youtu.be/yEh9B-v6pfk----------***Disciple Dojo shirts and other gifts are available over in our online store! - tinyurl.com/24ncuas2 ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - 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 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 Subscribe to the Disciple Dojo podcast for more in-depth teaching and discussions: SoundCloud - soundcloud.com/discipledojo Spotify - open.spotify.com/show/26BDZz70HmnT5eoD9BEKQ7 iTunes - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/disciple-dojo/id1002934837 Amazon - tinyurl.com/uz8dbfet
