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Clean vs. Unclean: What Really Defiles Us – Apprenticeship to Jesus, Week 7 (Mark 7)

Article  |  November 30th, 2025
By Nick Oyler
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In Mark 7, Jesus teaches that true defilement comes from the heart, not external rituals. Join Nick & Kylie in Week 7 of Apprenticeship to Jesus as they unpack the Pharisees’ challenge, the faith of the Syrophoenician woman, and the healing of a deaf man. Discover how to live from a pure heart that honors God.

Episode 198: An Apprenticeship to Jesus: Gospel of Mark Study Week 7

Episode  |  November 30th, 2025  |  Season 4  |  7 mins 15 secs

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In Mark 7, Jesus teaches that true defilement comes from the heart, not external rituals. Join Nick & Kylie in Week 7 of Apprenticeship to Jesus as they unpack the Pharisees’ challenge, the faith of the Syrophoenician woman, and the healing of a deaf man. Discover how to live from a pure heart that honors God.

Mark 6 Bible Study – Faith, Miracles, and Following Jesus

Article  |  November 23rd, 2025
By Nick Oyler
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Explore Mark 6 verse-by-verse: rejection in Nazareth, sending of the twelve, feeding the 5,000, and walking on water. Grow your faith and follow Jesus daily.

Episode 197: An Apprenticeship to Jesus: Gospel of Mark Study Week 6

Episode  |  November 23rd, 2025  |  Season 4  |  8 mins 44 secs

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In this week’s An Apprenticeship to Jesus podcast, we explore Mark 6 — a chapter filled with lessons on faith, miracles, and discipleship. From Jesus facing rejection in His hometown to feeding over 5,000 people and walking on water, this passage reveals the heart of our Savior and challenges us to trust Him in every circumstance.

An Apprenticeship to Jesus: Gospel of Mark – Week 5 Study & Reflections

Article  |  November 16th, 2025
By Nick Oyler
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Discover the powerful lessons from Mark 5 — Jesus delivers a man from “Legion,” heals a woman after 12 years of suffering, and raises Jairus’s daughter. Learn how to replace fear with faith and live like Jesus this week.

Episode 196: An Apprenticeship to Jesus: Gospel of Mark Study Week 5

Episode  |  November 16th, 2025  |  Season 4  |  7 mins 36 secs

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Mark 5 tells the powerful story of Jesus’ authority over evil spirits. A man living among tombs, tormented and uncontrollable, encounters Jesus and is completely restored. This passage reveals Christ’s compassion, His power to set people free, and the call to share our testimony.

Mark 4 Bible Study – Parable of the Sower & Calming the Storm

Article  |  November 9th, 2025
By Nick Oyler
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Discover the meaning of Mark 4 in this Bible study podcast episode. Learn how Jesus’ parables — the Sower, the Mustard Seed — and His calming of the storm reveal truths about faith, discipleship, and the Kingdom of God.

Episode 195: An Apprenticeship to Jesus: Gospel of Mark Study Week 4

Episode  |  November 9th, 2025  |  Season 4  |  7 mins 48 secs

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Welcome to An Apprenticeship to Jesus: Gospel of Mark Study. In this episode, we explore Mark 4, where Jesus teaches powerful parables about the Kingdom of God and demonstrates His authority over nature.
Whether you’re new to Bible study or a seasoned disciple, this chapter offers deep insights into faith, perseverance, and spiritual growth.

An Apprenticeship to Jesus: Gospel of Mark Study — Week 3

Article  |  November 2nd, 2025
By Nick Oyler
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Discover the meaning of Mark 3 with a verse-by-verse Bible study, discussion questions, and practical ways to follow Jesus today.

Episode 194: An Apprenticeship to Jesus: Gospel of Mark Study 3

Episode  |  November 2nd, 2025  |  Season 4  |  7 mins 41 secs

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In this week’s study of Mark 3, we explore Jesus’ compassion, authority, and mission. Learn how His healing on the Sabbath reveals God’s heart, why He called the Twelve Apostles, and what it means to be part of His family.

Episode 193: An Apprenticeship to Jesus: Gospel of Mark Study 2

Episode  |  October 26th, 2025  |  Season 4  |  6 mins 47 secs

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Join Nick Oyler for Week 2 of An Apprenticeship to Jesus: Gospel of Mark Study. Explore Mark 2, where Jesus heals a paralytic, forgives sins, calls Levi, teaches about new wine, and reveals the Sabbath’s true purpose. Includes discussion questions and spiritual exercises for your week.

Mark 2 Bible Study – Jesus’ Authority, Compassion & the Sabbath | Apprenticeship to Jesus Podcast

Article  |  October 24th, 2025
By Nick Oyler
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Join Nick Oyler for Week 2 of An Apprenticeship to Jesus: Gospel of Mark Study. Explore Mark 2, where Jesus heals a paralytic, forgives sins, calls Levi, teaches about new wine, and reveals the Sabbath’s true purpose. Includes discussion questions and spiritual exercises for your week.

An Apprenticeship to Jesus: Gospel of Mark Bible Study – Mark 1

Article  |  October 19th, 2025
By Nick Oyler
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Join our Gospel of Mark Bible study podcast. Explore discipleship, Jesus’ miracles, and the Holy Spirit in Mark 1 with questions and weekly exercises.

Episode 192: An Apprenticeship to Jesus: Gospel of Mark Bible Study - Mark 1

Episode  |  October 19th, 2025  |  Season 4  |  7 mins 37 secs

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Join our Apprenticeship to Jesus Bible study through the Gospel of Mark. Explore discipleship, the Holy Spirit, and Jesus’ miracles in Mark 1 with discussion questions and weekly exercises.

Episode 191: What I am Learning From Jesus Is...How to pray, Jesus style

Episode  |  July 22nd, 2023  |  Season 3  |  2 mins 36 secs

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Have you ever wanted to learn how to pray better? Jesus’ disciples wanted to know how to pray Jesus’ style and he taught them how to pray and his way of prayer can take us way past our feeble attempts at prayer.

Episode 189: What I Am Learning From Jesus Is...Check my own heart before I dole out advice to others.

Episode  |  July 20th, 2023  |  Season 3  |  2 mins 46 secs

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This is the part of Jesus’ sermon where he is starting to meddle. If I’m honest with myself, I need his meddling and he is teaching me to check my heart before I dole out advice.