2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast

Day 73 — John 5:39–40 — Coming to Jesus

Article  |  March 14th, 2026
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
2 minute disciple, bible study, christian devotional, contemplative prayer, eternal life, jesus, john 5, nlt, relationship with christ, scripture

This contemplative devotional episode reflects on John 5:39–40 in the New Living Translation (NLT). Jesus confronts religious leaders who diligently study Scripture but refuse to come to Him for life.
Host Nick Oyler invites listeners to examine their own relationship with the Bible and to let Scripture become a doorway into deeper encounter with Christ, rather than an end in itself. A “faith sharing” practice helps you pass along a truth from today’s reading to someone else.

Episode 280: John 5:39–40 — Coming to Jesus (Daily Devotional Podcast)

Episode  |  March 14th, 2026  |  Season 5  |  5 mins 46 secs

2 minute disciple, bible study, christian devotional, contemplative prayer, eternal life, jesus, john 5, nlt, relationship with christ, scripture

This contemplative devotional episode reflects on John 5:39–40 in the New Living Translation (NLT). Jesus confronts religious leaders who diligently study Scripture but refuse to come to Him for life.
Host Nick Oyler invites listeners to examine their own relationship with the Bible and to let Scripture become a doorway into deeper encounter with Christ, rather than an end in itself. A “faith sharing” practice helps you pass along a truth from today’s reading to someone else.

Day 72 — John 5:31–38 — Testimony About Jesus

Article  |  March 13th, 2026
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
2 minute disciple, christian devotional, contemplative prayer, faith, father’s witness, john 5, john the baptist, miracles, nlt, testimony

This contemplative episode centers on John 5:31–38 in the New Living Translation (NLT). Jesus explains that John the Baptist was a “burning and shining lamp,” but that His own teachings and miracles are an even greater witness, given by the Father to show that He was sent from God.
Host Nick Oyler encourages listeners to notice the many “witnesses” to Christ’s identity in Scripture and in their own lives, and to respond with faith rather than indifference. A simple practice of inviting God into tasks helps cultivate spiritual awareness.

Episode 279: John 5:31–38 — Testimony About Jesus (Daily Devotional Podcast)

Episode  |  March 13th, 2026  |  Season 5  |  7 mins 19 secs

2 minute disciple, christian devotional, contemplative prayer, faith, father’s witness, john 5, john the baptist, miracles, nlt, testimony

This contemplative episode centers on John 5:31–38 in the New Living Translation (NLT). Jesus explains that John the Baptist was a “burning and shining lamp,” but that His own teachings and miracles are an even greater witness, given by the Father to show that He was sent from God.
Host Nick Oyler encourages listeners to notice the many “witnesses” to Christ’s identity in Scripture and in their own lives, and to respond with faith rather than indifference. A simple practice of inviting God into tasks helps cultivate spiritual awareness.

Day 71 — John 5:24–30 — From Death to Life

Article  |  March 12th, 2026
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
2 minute disciple, assurance, christian devotional, contemplative prayer, eternal life, jesus’ voice, john 5, judgment, nlt, resurrection

This contemplative devotional episode explores John 5:24–30 in the New Living Translation (NLT). Jesus explains that those who hear His message and believe in the One who sent Him have eternal life now and will not come into condemnation. He also reveals His authority to judge and to raise the dead.
Host Nick Oyler invites listeners to rest in the assurance of having passed from death to life in Christ while taking seriously the reality of Jesus as Judge and Life‑giver. A simple practice of being fully present in one conversation helps you share His life with others.

Episode 278: John 5:24–30 — From Death to Life (Daily Devotional Podcast)

Episode  |  March 12th, 2026  |  Season 5  |  6 mins 55 secs

2 minute disciple, assurance, christian devotional, contemplative prayer, eternal life, jesus’ voice, john 5, judgment, nlt, resurrection

This contemplative devotional episode explores John 5:24–30 in the New Living Translation (NLT). Jesus explains that those who hear His message and believe in the One who sent Him have eternal life now and will not come into condemnation. He also reveals His authority to judge and to raise the dead.
Host Nick Oyler invites listeners to rest in the assurance of having passed from death to life in Christ while taking seriously the reality of Jesus as Judge and Life‑giver. A simple practice of being fully present in one conversation helps you share His life with others.

Day 70 — John 5:22–23 — Honoring the Son

Article  |  March 11th, 2026
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
2 minute disciple, christian devotional, contemplative prayer, father and son, honor, jesus’ authority, john 5, judgment, nlt, worship

This contemplative devotional episode focuses on John 5:22–23 in the New Living Translation (NLT). Jesus explains that the Father has entrusted judgment to the Son so that all will honor the Son as they honor the Father.
Host Nick Oyler invites listeners to reflect on how honoring Jesus is inseparable from honoring God and what it means to give Christ real authority in daily life. A simple gratitude exercise helps you respond in worship.

Episode 277: John 5:22–23 — Honoring the Son (Daily Devotional Podcast)

Episode  |  March 11th, 2026  |  Season 5  |  6 mins 2 secs

2 minute disciple, christian devotional, contemplative prayer, father and son, honor, jesus’ authority, john 5, judgment, nlt, worship

This contemplative devotional episode focuses on John 5:22–23 in the New Living Translation (NLT). Jesus explains that the Father has entrusted judgment to the Son so that all will honor the Son as they honor the Father.
Host Nick Oyler invites listeners to reflect on how honoring Jesus is inseparable from honoring God and what it means to give Christ real authority in daily life. A simple gratitude exercise helps you respond in worship.

Day 69 — John 5:19–21 — Seeing What the Father Does

Article  |  March 10th, 2026
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
2 minute disciple, christian devotional, contemplative prayer, dependence, father and son, god’s work, guidance, john 5, nlt, spiritual listening

In this contemplative devotional episode, Nick Oyler reflects on John 5:19–21 in the New Living Translation (NLT). Jesus explains that He does nothing by Himself, but only what He sees the Father doing. The Father loves the Son, shows Him His works, and together they give life.
Listeners are invited to consider how Jesus’ dependence on the Father shapes our own discipleship. A simple practice—“Watch First, Then Act”—helps you slow down and look for where God is already at work before you respond.

Episode 276: John 5:19–21 — Seeing What the Father Does (Daily Devotional Podcast)

Episode  |  March 10th, 2026  |  Season 5  |  7 mins 1 sec

2 minute disciple, christian devotional, contemplative prayer, dependence, father and son, god’s work, guidance, john 5, nlt, spiritual listening

In this contemplative devotional episode, Nick Oyler reflects on John 5:19–21 in the New Living Translation (NLT). Jesus explains that He does nothing by Himself, but only what He sees the Father doing. The Father loves the Son, shows Him His works, and together they give life.
Listeners are invited to consider how Jesus’ dependence on the Father shapes our own discipleship. A simple practice—“Watch First, Then Act”—helps you slow down and look for where God is already at work before you respond.

Day 68 — John 5:16–18 — A Different Kind of Work

Article  |  March 9th, 2026
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
2 minute disciple, christian devotional, conflict, contemplative prayer, deity of christ, god’s work, john 5, nlt, sabbath, trust

In this contemplative devotional episode, Nick Oyler reflects on John 5:16–18 in the New Living Translation (NLT). Jesus’ healing on the Sabbath leads to opposition from Jewish leaders, but He responds by revealing His intimate relationship with the Father: “My Father is always working, and so am I.”
Listeners are invited to consider how Jesus shares in the Father’s ongoing work and what it means to trust that God is active even in confusing or painful circumstances. A simple practice helps you remember God’s presence and activity in the middle of daily frustrations.

Episode 275: John 5:16–18 — A Different Kind of Work

Episode  |  March 9th, 2026  |  Season 5  |  6 mins 34 secs

2 minute disciple, christian devotional, conflict, contemplative prayer, deity of christ, god’s work, john 5, nlt, sabbath, trust

In this contemplative devotional episode, Nick Oyler reflects on John 5:16–18 in the New Living Translation (NLT). Jesus’ healing on the Sabbath leads to opposition from Jewish leaders, but He responds by revealing His intimate relationship with the Father: “My Father is always working, and so am I.”
Listeners are invited to consider how Jesus shares in the Father’s ongoing work and what it means to trust that God is active even in confusing or painful circumstances. A simple practice helps you remember God’s presence and activity in the middle of daily frustrations.

Day 67 — John 5:13–15 — Found and Warned in Love

Article  |  March 8th, 2026
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
2 minute disciple, christian devotional, contemplative prayer, grace, healing, holiness, jesus’ warning, john 5, nlt, repentance

In this contemplative devotional episode, Nick Oyler reflects on John 5:13–15 in the New Living Translation (NLT). After healing the man at the pool of Bethesda, Jesus later finds him in the Temple and warns him: “Now you are well; so stop sinning, or something even worse may happen to you.”
Listeners are invited to see how Jesus’ love includes both restoration and a serious call to change. The episode encourages you to remember where God has helped you and to ask how He may be inviting you into a new pattern of living.

Episode 274: John 5:13–15 — Found and Warned in Love

Episode  |  March 8th, 2026  |  Season 5  |  6 mins 16 secs

2 minute disciple, christian devotional, contemplative prayer, grace, healing, holiness, jesus’ warning, john 5, nlt, repentance

In this contemplative devotional episode, Nick Oyler reflects on John 5:13–15 in the New Living Translation (NLT). After healing the man at the pool of Bethesda, Jesus later finds him in the Temple and warns him: “Now you are well; so stop sinning, or something even worse may happen to you.”
Listeners are invited to see how Jesus’ love includes both restoration and a serious call to change. The episode encourages you to remember where God has helped you and to ask how He may be inviting you into a new pattern of living.

Day 66 — John 5:10–12 — When Obedience Offends

Article  |  March 7th, 2026
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
2 minute disciple, christian devotional, contemplative prayer, grace, healing, john 5, nlt, obedience, religious leaders, sabbath

In this contemplative Christian devotional episode, Nick Oyler reflects on John 5:10–12 in the New Living Translation (NLT). After Jesus heals the man at the pool of Bethesda, the Jewish leaders object because he is carrying his mat on the Sabbath.
Listeners are invited to notice how the focus can shift from God’s transforming work to rule‑keeping and appearance. Through brief meditation and a practical exercise, you’ll be encouraged to see and affirm the miracle of God’s work in your life and in others, even when it doesn’t fit neatly into expectations.

Episode 273: John 5:10–12 — When Obedience Offends (Daily Devotional Podcast)

Episode  |  March 7th, 2026  |  Season 5  |  6 mins 41 secs

2 minute disciple, christian devotional, contemplative prayer, grace, healing, john 5, nlt, obedience, religious leaders, sabbath

In this contemplative Christian devotional episode, Nick Oyler reflects on John 5:10–12 in the New Living Translation (NLT). After Jesus heals the man at the pool of Bethesda, the Jewish leaders object because he is carrying his mat on the Sabbath.
Listeners are invited to notice how the focus can shift from God’s transforming work to rule‑keeping and appearance. Through brief meditation and a practical exercise, you’ll be encouraged to see and affirm the miracle of God’s work in your life and in others, even when it doesn’t fit neatly into expectations.