2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Day 65 — John 5:7–9 — Get Up, Pick Up, Walk

Article  |  March 6th, 2026
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
2 minute disciple, bethesda, christian devotional, contemplative prayer, healing, jesus’ command, john 5, nlt, obedience, spiritual growth, “i can’t”

This contemplative episode of 2 Minute Disciple focuses on John 5:7–9a in the New Living Translation (NLT). The sick man at the pool of Bethesda explains to Jesus why he can’t be healed, but Jesus responds with a powerful command: “Stand up, pick up your mat, and walk!”
You’ll reflect on how your own “I can’t” narratives hold you back, and how Jesus’ word invites you into new obedience and freedom. A simple “One Small Step” exercise helps you respond in a practical way today.

Day 64 — John 5:1–6 — Do You Want to Be Well?

Article  |  March 5th, 2026
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
2 minute disciple, bethesda, christian devotional, contemplative prayer, desire, healing, jesus’ question, john 5, nlt, spiritual healing, suffering

In this contemplative devotional episode, Nick Oyler leads listeners through John 5:1–6 in the New Living Translation (NLT). At the pool of Bethesda, Jesus encounters a man who has been sick for thirty‑eight years and asks, “Would you like to get well?”
You’ll be invited to imagine the scene, feel the weight of long‑term suffering, and let Jesus’ question become personal. A simple “Name Your Desire” exercise helps you bring your honest longing for healing into His presence.

Day 63 — Mark 2:18–22 — New Wine, New Hearts

Article  |  March 4th, 2026
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
2 minute disciple, bridegroom, christian devotional, contemplative prayer, fasting, holy spirit, mark 2, new wine, nlt, spiritual renewal, wineskins

In this contemplative devotional episode of 2 Minute Disciple, Nick Oyler reflects on Mark 2:18–22 in the New Living Translation (NLT). When people question why Jesus’ disciples aren’t fasting, Jesus responds with three pictures: a wedding celebration, a patch on old cloth, and new wine in old wineskins.
You’ll be invited to consider how Jesus’ presence reshapes your spiritual practices and expectations, and to become “new wineskins” that can hold the fresh work of God in your life. A simple exercise helps you choose one new, grace‑filled response today.

Day 62 — Mark 2:13–17 — Called in the Middle of Life

Article  |  March 3rd, 2026
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
2 minute disciple, calling, christian devotional, discipleship, hospitality, jesus and sinners, levi, mark 2, matthew, nlt, open table, spiritual formation, tax collector

This contemplative devotional episode of 2 Minute Disciple focuses on Mark 2:13–17 in the New Living Translation (NLT), where Jesus calls Levi the tax collector with the simple words, “Follow me and be my disciple.” Host Nick Oyler walks listeners through a rhythm of slowing down, reading, noticing, meditating, and responding.
We explore how Jesus meets us in our everyday lives—in the very places we might feel most compromised or ashamed—and invites us into a new identity as His disciples. The episode ends with a practical spiritual exercise about creating an “open table” for those who may feel far from God.

Day 61 — Luke 5:17–26 — Faith That Breaks Through

Article  |  March 2nd, 2026
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
2 minute disciple, christian devotional, contemplative podcast, daily discipleship, faith, forgiveness, friends, healing, intercession, nlt, paralyzed man, prayer, spiritual friendship, 
luke 5

This contemplative Christian podcast episode focuses on Luke 5:17–26 in the New Living Translation (NLT), where friends lower a paralyzed man through a roof to get him to Jesus. Host Nick Oyler guides listeners through a gentle rhythm of slowing down, reading, noticing, meditating, and responding to the story.
We explore how Jesus sees “their faith,” forgives the man’s sins, and then heals his body—revealing His authority and compassion. The episode invites you to consider the power of intercession, spiritual friendship, and being both a carrier and a receiver of Christ’s mercy. A simple spiritual exercise helps listeners “carry someone in prayer” throughout the day.

Day 60 — Matthew 9:1–8 — Authority to Forgive and Heal

Article  |  March 1st, 2026
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
authority of jesus, bible study, christian podcast, daily devotional, forgiveness, gospel of matthew, healing, lectio divina, matthew 9:1–8, testimony

Matthew 9:1–8 shows Jesus’ authority to forgive sins and heal. This devotional encourages listeners to trust Him fully and share their testimony.

Day 59 — Mark 2:6–12 — Authority to Forgive and Heal

Article  |  February 28th, 2026
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”

Day 58 — Mark 2:1–5 — Faith That Finds a Way

Article  |  February 27th, 2026
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
bible study, break through, christian podcast, daily devotional, determination, faith in action, gospel of mark, lectio divina, mark 2:1–5

Mark 2:1–5 shows faith in action as friends find a way to bring someone to Jesus. This devotional encourages listeners to break through barriers for others.

Day 57 — Luke 5:14–16 — Testimony and Time with the Father

Article  |  February 26th, 2026
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
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luke 5:14–16


Luke 5:14–16 shows the balance of living your testimony and staying connected to God in prayer. This devotional encourages listeners to do both.