2 Minute Disciple | Daily Faith Journey for Spiritual Growth

Slow down. Meet Jesus. Let His Teaching shape your day.

About the show

Slow down. Meet Jesus. Let His Teaching shape your day.

2 Minute Disciple offers a daily journey of faith, bringing Jesus’ teachings and spiritual growth into your busy life. In just over two minutes, connect with Scripture and nurture your faith journey through short, guided devotions perfect for Christ followers seeking daily inspiration and Jesus life lessons.

Each episode follows a simple rhythm inspired by Lectio Divina:

Slow Down — breathe and create space for God’s presence.
Read — hear the passage clearly.
Notice — listen for the word or phrase that stands out.
Reread — soak in the Scripture again.
Meditate — reflect on the meaning.
Respond — pray from the heart.
Exercise — take a small, intentional step to live out the truth.
Whether you’re commuting, walking, or enjoying your morning coffee, 2 Minute Disciple helps you connect with Jesus in your faith journey, grow spiritually, and carry God’s Word into your day.

📖 Daily Bible Reading | 🎧 Short Christian Podcast | ✝️ Faith Journey | 🙏 Spiritual Growth

Listen now and make space for 2 minutes with Jesus every day.

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Episodes and Blog Entries

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

    Article  |  November 16th, 2025
    By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
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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 | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
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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 | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
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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.

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    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 | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
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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 | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
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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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Episode 188: What I Am Learning From Jesus Is...The Key to Life in God’s Kingdom is Obedience.

    Episode  |  July 19th, 2023  |  Season 3  |  2 mins 50 secs
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    My why for 2 Minute Disciple, is to get to know Jesus and his words so that we can put them into practice.

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    Episode 187: What I Am Learning From Jesus Is... Trust Jesus especially when everything is out of my control.

    Episode  |  July 18th, 2023  |  Season 3  |  3 mins 22 secs
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    When we are anxious and panicked about our situation, we want someone else to be as anxious as we are.

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    Episode 186: What I Am Learning From Jesus Is... Suffering and death are a part of life, but so is resurrection and life.

    Episode  |  July 17th, 2023  |  Season 3  |  3 mins 16 secs
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    Jesus is teaching me that resurrection and life are also a part of our lives, when we believe in him we never die.

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    Episode 190: What I Am Learning From Jesus Is...I can say no to myself and live my best life.

    Episode  |  July 16th, 2023  |  Season 3  |  3 mins 10 secs
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    Jesus’ way of life is upside down from the way of the people around me. Who likes to say no to yourself?