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–wh ...
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We are joined in the Dojo today by Dr. Amy Peeler and Dr. Esau McCaulley, editors of the New Testament in Color commentary that was just released by @InterVarsityPress "The New Testament in Color" is available at: https://www.amazon.com/New-Testament-Color-Multiethnic-Commentary/dp/0830814094/ You can see my review of it here on the channel at: htt…
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Psalm 16 - How is this a Messianic prophecy??
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In this series we will be reading through the Psalms one by one and pointing out cool stuff along the way. The goal is to help get the Psalms into our theological landscape so that they help form our outlook as they have done for God's people for nearly 3,000 years. Previous videos in the series can be found at:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list…
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What the OT can teach us about cultural context (w/ Dr. Jerry Hwang)
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In this episode JM talks with Dr. Jerry Hwang about how the Hebrew Bible contextualizes faith in YHWH for its surrounding ancient cultures...and what that has to teach Christians today, in various Asian contexts as well as those of us in Western contexts!Jerry's book is available at: https://www.amazon.com/Contextualization-Old-Testament-Between-Pe…
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In this series we will be reading through the Psalms one by one and pointing out cool stuff along the way. The goal is to help get the Psalms into our theological landscape so that they help form our outlook as they have done for God's people for nearly 3,000 years. Previous videos in the series can be found at:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list…
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In this series we will be reading through the Psalms one by one and pointing out cool stuff along the way. The goal is to help get the Psalms into our theological landscape so that they help form our outlook as they have done for God's people for nearly 3,000 years. Previous videos in the series can be found at:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list…
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How do we handle Gospel contradictions? (Dr. Michael Licona)
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In this episode JM talks to Dr. Michael Licona about his new book "Jesus Contradicted" and what it means for Scripture to be Inspired.“Jesus Contradicted” is available at: https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Contradicted-Gospels-Story-Differently/dp/0310159598 His book “Paul vs. Muhammed” is available at: https://www.amazon.com/Paul-Meets-Muhammad-Christi…
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The Biblical Identity of "Israel" (a discussion with Dr. Jason Staples)
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In this most-requested episode, Associate Professor of New Testament and NC State (and fellow pop-culture nerd!) Dr. Jason Staples joins us in the Dojo to talk about his recent books which are the culmination of 20 years of work on the question of "Israel" and the various ways that concept was defined within 2nd Temple Judaism...as well as how the …
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In this playlist we are reading through the Psalms!———***Disciple Dojo swag and gifts are available over in our online store! - https://tinyurl.com/24ncuas2 ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - https://www.discipledojo.org/donate ***If you are an unmarried Christian looking for community, check out our Facebook group “The Grownu…
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Why so many read Romans 7 WRONG (w/ Dr. Joey Dodson)
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Joey’s book Conquerors Not Captives is available at: https://www.amazon.com/Conquerors-Not-Captives-Reframing-Christian/dp/1683597702/ JM's video on Romans 7 can be found at: https://youtu.be/vMlM7dws45g?si=cbDqmjXjL-sc1tii Other books by Joey:A Little Book for New Bible Scholars - https://www.amazon.com/Little-Book-Bible-Scholars-Books/dp/08308517…
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In this playlist we are reading through the Psalms!———***Disciple Dojo swag and gifts are available over in our online store! - https://tinyurl.com/24ncuas2 ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - https://www.discipledojo.org/donate ***If you are an unmarried Christian looking for community, check out our Facebook group “The Grownu…
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What is the 'Glory of the LORD'? (Rebecca Idestrom)
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In this episode Dr. Rebecca Idestrom, Prof. of Old Testament at Tyndale Seminary, steps into the Dojo to talk about the 'glory' of God in the Hebrew Bible... Show Me Your Glory: The Glory of God in the Old Testament is available at: https://www.amazon.com/Show-Me-Your-Glory-Testament-ebook/dp/B0BX1QH2G5/ or direct from the publisher at:https://wipf…
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Teaching the Bible's Context to Kids (Tyler Rosenquest)
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In this episode we are joined by author and founder of "Context for Kids", Tyler Rosenquist! Tyler is a fellow Bible nerd with a passion for equipping people to better understand the background and context of Scripture, including the "hard passages" that many people don't know what to do with! Go subscribe to YouTube.com/@ContextForKids if you enjo…
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A Biblical Theology of VIOLENCE (Rev. Dr. Helen Paynter)
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In this episode we are joined by the Director of the Center for the Study of Bible & Violence, Rev. Dr. Helen Paynter to discuss the issue of the Bible and human violence! Watch to the end for how you can participate in an upcoming conference on the subject...and why you should! For more resources on the Bible and violence—including information on …
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Is Tithing a New Testament command?
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In this episode we sit down with Angolan church leader and author Norman Major to discuss the concept of Christians "tithing." Norman's book is available at: https://www.amazon.com/Confusion-Tithing-Bible-Study-Translations/dp/9893553008/ and is also available in Portuguese and French.For more from Norman, follow him here on YouTube at: @CanalEspad…
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In this playlist we are reading through the Psalms!———***Disciple Dojo swag and gifts are available over in our online store! - https://tinyurl.com/24ncuas2 ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - https://www.discipledojo.org/donate ***If you are an unmarried Christian looking for community, check out our Facebook group “The Grownu…
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Apologetics: The Good and the Bad! (feat. Dr. Kurt Jaros)
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In this episode @veracityhill founder, Dr. Kurt Jaros (pronounced like "Paris" with a "J" instead of the "P"!) steps into the Dojo for a chat about all things apologetics! 00:00:00 - intro00:03:15 - Why do an entire Ph.D dissertation on “Semi-Pelagianism”?00:08:32 - “Cage Stage” Calvinists and irenic debates00:10:34 - What is Veracity Hill?00:13:33…
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In this playlist we are reading through the Psalms!———***Disciple Dojo swag and gifts are available over in our online store! - https://tinyurl.com/24ncuas2 ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - https://www.discipledojo.org/donate ***If you are an unmarried Christian looking for community, check out our Facebook group “The Grownu…
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In this playlist we are reading through the Psalms!———***Disciple Dojo swag and gifts are available over in our online store! - https://tinyurl.com/24ncuas2 ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - https://www.discipledojo.org/donate ***If you are an unmarried Christian looking for community, check out our Facebook group “The Grownu…
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Unlocking the World of the New Testament (w/ Dr. David DeSilva)
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In this episode our friend David DeSilva returns to the Dojo to talk about the aspects of ancient culture that are crucial to understand if we want to make sense of the New Testament! Timestamps:00:00:00 - Intro00:15:30 - Honor00:37:37 - Patronage & Reciprocity00:54:24 - ‘losing our salvation’?01:03:24 - Kinship01:14:23 - Purity01:19:53 - Christian…
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The "Strange Religion" of early Christians!
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In this episode I get to sit down with my good friend Nijay Gupta and talk all about how STRANGE Christianity was in the Roman Empire…and what that can teach us today!If you missed Nijay’s prior appearance in the Dojo, be sure to check it out as well: https://youtu.be/l1hFuM2MWAINijay's book is available at: https://www.amazon.com/Strange-Religion-…
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Why do Biblical Genealogies matter??
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In this episode Nancy S. Dawson enters the Dojo to talk about why she spent 20 years cataloguing EVERY genealogy in the Bible, how her background in biology and taxonomy uniquely equipped her for it, and why genealogies are not the boring lists we often think them to be! Her book, "All the Genealogies of the Bible" is available at: https://zonderva…
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In this playlist we are reading through the Psalms!———***Disciple Dojo swag and gifts are available over in our online store! - https://tinyurl.com/24ncuas2 ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - https://www.discipledojo.org/donate ***If you are an unmarried Christian looking for community, check out our Facebook group “The Grownu…
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Our Rabbi Jesus! (w/ Lois Tverberg)
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In this episode JM talks to Lois Tverberg, author of the "Rabbi Jesus" books about the importance of understanding Jesus' Jewish background and the Hebraic culture of the New Testament.Lois' work can be found at:https://www.ourrabbijesus.com https://engediresourcecenter.comHer books are available directly (and cheaper than Amazon!) at: https://ourr…
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In this playlist we are reading through the Psalms!———***Disciple Dojo swag and gifts are available over in our online store! - https://tinyurl.com/24ncuas2 ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - https://www.discipledojo.org/donate ***If you are an unmarried Christian looking for community, check out our Facebook group “The Grownu…
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How to Study 1-2 Samuel (feat. Dr. Paul Evans)
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In this episode, Biblical Historical Books scholar Paul Evans steps into the Dojo! Paul and I met at SBL last year and he has focused extensively on the Historical Books in the Hebrew Bible. Paul’s commentary on 1-2 Samuel is available at: https://www.amazon.com/1-2-Samuel-Story-Bible-Commentary/dp/0310490936/ His latest book, "Sennacherib and the …
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The End of the World As You Know It (with Dr. Matthew Halsted)
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In this episode we sit down with Dr. Matthew Halsted, Professor of Biblical Studies at Eternity Bible college, to discuss his new book from Lexham Press, “It’s the End of the World As You Know It” and why what we believe about the “end times” really does matter today! The book is available at https://www.amazon.com/End-World-You-Know-Really/dp/1683…
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In this playlist we are reading through the Psalms!———***Disciple Dojo swag and gifts are available over in our online store! - https://tinyurl.com/24ncuas2 ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - https://www.discipledojo.org/donate ***If you are an unmarried Christian looking for community, check out our Facebook group “The Grownu…
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"What are the 'spiritual gifts'?""Did the supernatural gifts of the Spirit cease after the Bible was completed?" "How do I know what my spiritual gifts are and how to best use them?"In this Dojo Discussion we welcome back our friend Dr. Kenneth Berding, New Testament scholar from Talbot School of Theology in Los Angeles to discuss an area of passio…
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Psalm 5 - Their Throats are Opened Graves
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In this playlist we are reading through the Psalms!———***Disciple Dojo swag and gifts are available over in our online store! - https://tinyurl.com/24ncuas2 ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - https://www.discipledojo.org/donate ***If you are an unmarried Christian looking for community, check out our Facebook group “The Grownu…
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In this playlist we are reading through the Psalms!———***Disciple Dojo swag and gifts are available over in our online store! - https://tinyurl.com/24ncuas2 ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - https://www.discipledojo.org/donate ***If you are an unmarried Christian looking for community, check out our Facebook group “The Grownu…
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Does Jeremiah 10 condemn Christmas Trees? Every year memes claiming this are passed around social media by people who think Christmas is really a pagan festival. So let's take a look at what Jeremiah is ACTUALLY referring to and see how it may or may not apply to Christmas decorations. ———Here’s how you can submit your own question to DiscipleDojo:…
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In this playlist we are reading through the Psalms!———***Disciple Dojo swag and gifts are available over in our online store! - https://tinyurl.com/24ncuas2 ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - https://www.discipledojo.org/donate ***If you are an unmarried Christian looking for community, check out our Facebook group “The Grownu…
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Psalm 2 - Shattered Pots and Kissing the Son
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Comparing Darwin and Scripture (with Dr. Dru Johnson)
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In this Dojo Discussion we welcome back our friend Dr. Dru Johnson. Dru has a new book coming out entitled “What Hath Darwin to Do with Scripture?” which deals with the intersection of science and faith and attempts to push past the typical polemics and caricatures that often arise when evolutionary biology and Biblical theology cross paths! We als…
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Psalm 1 - Happy Trees and Scattered Husks
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In this playlist we are reading through the Psalms!———***Disciple Dojo swag and gifts are available over in our online store! - https://tinyurl.com/24ncuas2 ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - https://www.discipledojo.org/donate ***If you are an unmarried Christian looking for community, check out our Facebook group “The Grownu…
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Why should we read the book of Numbers? (w/ Dr. Jay Sklar)
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In this episode Dr. Jay Sklar returns to the Dojo to talk about one of my favorite books of the Bible! (If you missed Jay’s previous appearance here on the channel, you can find it at: https://youtu.be/r7KFrKDcWCs )Jay’s writings on Numbers and other Pentateuch resources can be found all in one place at: https://www.otpentateuch.com/ Jay can be rea…
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What is the 'Image of God'? (w/ Dr. Carmen Joy Imes)
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A viewer asks:“In Genesis 1:27, when it says we were "made in the image of God", What does it mean exactly? I hear people all the time say that it means we were made with the characteristics of God, but I grew and still believe It means we were made in the triune nature of God. We are body, soul, and spirit. 1 Thessalonians 5:23 refers to this when…
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Why I am no longer a United Methodist (with Dr. Matt O'Reilly)
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A viewer recently submitted the following: “I would really enjoy a video/series about Methodists and what they believe. I grew up in Baptist Churches, in particular Free Will and general Baptist Churches, so I don't know a great deal about what they believe. I would also really like to know your opinion on the schism that is happening in the United…
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In this episode, associate Professor of New Testament at Wheaton College, New York Times contributor, and bestselling author Dr. Esau McCaulley steps into the Dojo! Esau and I were colleagues in seminary and I’ve enjoyed watching his ministry unfold over the years! So I was thrilled when we could finally work it out to have him on to discuss his ne…
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I get schooled by a Greek Linguist! (Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb enters the Dojo!)
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In this episode we go deep all things Koine with Pastor, Linguist, and New Testament Scholar Dr. T. Michael W.. Halcomb! Michael is the co-founder of GlossaHouse publishers and his specialty is teaching linguistics, particularly Koine Greek. This discussion was fascinating and I'm excited to share it with Dojo viewers! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro0…
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Why Christians Need Therapy! (Olatunde Howard, LMFT)
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In this episode, one of JM's best friends of 25 years, Olatunde Howard, steps into the Dojo to talk about counseling, emotional intelligence, how relationships are destroyed, the Biblical role of therapy, gaslighting, narcissism, and "finding the one"! Olatunde is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Cary, NC. He can be reached at:https://on…
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The Problem with Quiet Time (feat. Dr. Dru Johnson)
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00:00:00 - Intro and housekeeping00:02:47 - How Dru made JM’s day at SBL!00:04:54 - Trained as a theologian; working as a Hebrew Bible scholar?00:06:44 - Biblical authors’ use of surrounding cultural concepts and Dru’s upcoming book on the Torah & Darwinism00:12:37 - How Scripture speaks to issues that it doesn’t specifically address00:13:55 - What…
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What was Paul's mysterious 'Thorn in the Flesh'??
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In this Dojo Discussion we welcome Dr. Kenneth Berding, New Testament scholar from Talbot School of Theology in Los Angeles who has just written the first ever academic book devoted to the topic of Paul’s mysterious “thorn in the flesh” comment in 2Corinthians 12. Is it possible to know what Paul’s “thorn” may actually have been? For the past 100+ …
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Women leading...in the Bible! (with Dr. Nijay Gupta)
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In this episode I sit down with Dr. Nijay Gupta to discuss how he changed his mind on Women in ministry and what he wants Christians to know about women leaders in the Hebrew Bible and early Church.00:00:00 - Intro00:02:28 - Nijay’s academic journey since he and JM’s Gordon-Conwell days00:10:31 - The Bible Project00:12:29 - The 2nd most-Bible-nerdy…
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Should Christians be afraid of A.I.?
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When it comes to new technology, there is always as much trepidation as there is excitement…particularly when the technology is potentially world-changing. Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) is just such a technology! From Chat GPT to Midjourney to deepfake videos…there are as many opinions and predictions as there are people, it seems! So I wanted to …
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Why does the Apocrypha matter? (A discussion with David DeSilva)
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00:00:00 - Intro00:02:58 - What’s going on in Dr. DeSilva’s world since SBL00:06:01 - SBL, ETS, and IBR…what’s the difference?00:10:51 - How do you actually write a commentary?00:19:16 - A REALLY good point about studying the Bible!00:2201 - How Dr. DeSilva transitioned from Hebrews to Paul as a focus of study00:25:26 - the Apocrypha and ancient Gr…
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Revelation and the Beauty of Creation (Dr. Sean McDonough)
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00:00:00 - Intro00:03:49 - Dr. McDonough’s legacy in the Dojo!00:07:30 - What it’s like teaching at Gordon-Conwell00:11:30 - Scholars who bridge the gap between Biblical scholarship, theological/philosophical reflection, the greatest commentary ever written, and thoughts on Richard Bauckham!00:13:57 - Teaching in Fiji00:22:22 - 3 Years of Ph.D work…
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What is Biblical Text-Criticism (and why does it matter)?
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Our final Dojo Dialogue of 2022 is an epic one! I wanted to talk to someone who’s an even bigger Hebrew Bible nerd than I am—so I brought in an ACTUAL text-critic and Hebrew expert, Dr. Christopher Dost! Chris has multiple post-graduate degrees from Jewish Theological Seminary and has taught text criticism, Biblical Hebrew, Aramaic, Greek, Palestin…
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Reading Hebrew Poetry (with J. Richard Middleton)
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Biblical Poetry is….well…pretty hard to understand sometimes! And when you compare translations, they don’t always say the same thing! What is going on?? I invited my good friend J. Richard Middleton back into the Dojo for a discussion of Hebrew poetry, and the hauntingly beautiful Psalm 77 in particular. Sit back and enjoy the discussion, friends!…
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What does the Bible ACTUALLY teach about Women in Ministry (Dr. Carmen Joy Imes)
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Dr. Carmen Joy Imes returns to the Dojo!! Pre-order Being God's Image: Why Creation Still Matters at https://www.amazon.com/Being-Gods-Image-Creation-Matters-ebook/dp/B0BLD43TVC/ Follow Carmen on Twitter: @carmenjoyimes Carmen's blog: http://www.carmenjoyimes.blogspot.com https://www.ivpress.com/carmen-joy-imes Carmen's Amazon author page: https://…
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