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What’s up with the name “Disciple Dojo”??Great question! One of my lifelong passions has been studying the martial arts. And the place where you study and train in martial arts is a Dojo. Christian Discipleship is similar to martial arts training (if you don’t believe me, just ask Paul–he says so himself in his letter to Christians in ancient Corinth [1Cor. 9:26-27]!). We have a Sensei (teacher): Jesus. We have a katana (sword): Scripture. Thus Disciple Dojo is intended as a virtual Dojo–where students of the Master can be sharpened, challenged, equipped and encouraged as they continue to become more and more like the One they serve…minus the scrapes and bruises!
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Signup to Generate a PitchWhat’s up with the name “Disciple Dojo”??Great question! One of my lifelong passions has been studying the martial arts. And the place where you study and train in martial arts is a Dojo.
Disciple Dojo is hosted by JM Smith. The show has published 436 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Can a Christian be Libertarian? (w/ Alex Bernardo)" (30 October 2026, 87 minutes), "What is Syriac? (w/ Dr. Mark Steven Francois)" (27 October 2026, 114 minutes), and "Why John is NOT the 'Beloved Disciple' (w/ Dr. Ben Witherington III)" (17 October 2026, 63 minutes).
Disciple Dojo publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 71 minutes across 436 episodes.
Booking probability for Disciple Dojo is 37%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Disciple Dojo requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Disciple Dojo's contact route on record: verified email.
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JM Smith hosts Disciple Dojo, a religion podcast with 436 episodes published.
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In this episode we are joined by host of the Protestant Libertarian Podcast, Alex Bernardo, to talk about his new book “Politics, Economics, and New Testament Interpretation” which is available at...
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In this episode we are joined by Dr. Mark Steven Francois, a Hebrew, Syriac scholar, and text-critical scholar to talk about Syriac and the Peshitta! Mark’s Classical Syriac grammar is freely available on his website...
In this episode we are joined by my friend (and fellow Gordon-Conwell alum!) Dr. Ben Witherington III to talk about his upcoming book on the identity of “the Beloved Disciple” in John’s Gospel…and why it’s definitely...
In this episode we are joined by Dr. Tony Deik, an Evangelical Christian and New Testament scholar from Bethlehem in the West Bank. For more information on the upcoming Church at the Crossroads conferences in Atlanta...
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In this series we are reading through the Psalms one by one and pointing out cool stuff along the way. The goal is to help get the Psalms into our theological landscape so that they help form our outlook as they have...
Here is part 1 of our 2-part discussion with Dr. Holly Ordway, author of Tolkien’s Faith: A Spiritual Biography. We talk about Tolkien, Lewis, Catholicism and Anglicanism, and some common urban legends many people have...
In this episode we are joined once again by my good friend Dr. David DeSilva to talk about his newly-completed trilogy on New Testament Archaeology from Baker Academic. He also takes us on a virtual tour of what we will...
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Our favorite Ethical Hacker is back in the Dojo! Gregory Richardson (founder of @BibleHacking and 6 Levers Consulting) stopped by to take viewer questions about the ethics and use of A.I. as a Christian. Our previous...
Disciple Dojo
Our favorite Ethical Hacker is back in the Dojo! Gregory Richardson (founder of @BibleHacking and 6 Levers Consulting) stopped by to take viewer questions about the ethics and use of A.I. as a Christian. Our previous...
In this episode we are joined by one of my all-time favorite professors Dr. Sean McDonough! Sean has taught a class called "Tolkien's Apocalyptic Imagination" at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary for over 20 years now...
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In this episode my good friend, and former professor, Dr. Tim Laniak joins us to talk about his decades-long focus on Biblical shepherding and what it tells us about God's call to those who lead His people. Tim's books...
In this episode, the world's leading CS Lewis literary critic enters the Dojo to discuss the ingenious literary code embedded in the Chronicles of Narnia, which Lewis himself kept hidden from everyone! Dr. Michael...
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In this episode we are joined by author, pastor, and theologian Dr. A.J. Swoboda to talk about the need for being teachable (something many of us are lacking at times, if we are honest with ourselves!) and his new book...
Disciple Dojo
In this series we are reading through the Psalms one by one and pointing out cool stuff along the way. The goal is to help get the Psalms into our theological landscape so that they help form our outlook as they have...
Disciple Dojo
The book of Enoch is famously mysterious...and was read by some early Christians--even referenced in a New Testament book. So, what are Christians to make of it today? In this episode, renowned Apochrypha & NT scholar...
In this episode Dr. Nijay Gupta returns to the Dojo to talk about what many Christians overlook when it comes to the Apostle Paul. Paul for the World is available at...
In this episode JM talks to martial arts legend Bas Rutten about his journey back to faith in Jesus, the Catholic Church, discipleship & suffering, and some of his stories from over the years as an MMA champion! For...
In this episode Olatunde Howard returns to the Dojo to answer a viewer's question about Pastoral Counseling and what to do when you suspect you're dealing with an actual case of mental illness! Olatunde is a Licensed...
In this episode Dr. Sandra L. Richter and JM talk about why Christians often struggle so much with the concept of environmentalism, and what Scripture calls God's people to as stewards of HIS creation! Stewards of Eden...
In this episode Olatunde Howard returns to the Dojo to answer a viewer's question about Pastoral Counseling, and to demonstrate how Cognitive Behavior Therapy is both Biblical and effective! Olatunde is a Licensed...
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NYSCATE's Corporate & Member Engagement Coordinator, Smarter Consulting
Associate Dean for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
assistant professor of Bible, Theology and World Christianity at Bushnell University, Bushnell University
former UFC Heavyweight Champion, ABN Amro
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