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Day 1 - Luke 1:1-4 Certainty in Jesus
Article | January 1st, 2026
By Nick Oyler | Jesus Follower
bible study, christian devotional, faith, jesus, lectio divina, meditation, scripture, short form daily, spiritual growthThis year, we’re going to slow down. We’re going to breathe. We’re going to open the Scriptures, not just to read them — but to meet Jesus in them.
There’s an ancient Christian practice that will guide us. It’s called Lectio Divina — “Divine Reading.” It’s not about rushing through verses or checking off a reading plan. It’s about creating space to listen… really listen… to the voice of God speaking through His Word. -

Turning Toward the Cross – Lessons from Mark 11
Article | December 28th, 2025
By Nick Oyler | Jesus Follower
biblestudy, christianpodcast, discipleship, faith, forgiveness, gospelofmark, jesus, mark11, prayer, spiritualgrowthDiscover the powerful lessons of Mark 11 in An Apprenticeship to Jesus. Join Nick Oyler as Jesus enters Jerusalem, cleanses the temple, curses the fig tree, and teaches on faith, prayer, and forgiveness. Perfect for Christian discipleship and Bible study.
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An Apprenticeship to Jesus – Week 10: Following Jesus in Mark 10
Article | December 21st, 2025
By Nick Oyler | Jesus Follower
2minutedisciple, bartimaeus, biblestudy, christianpodcast, faith, followingjesus, gospelofmark, humility, richyoungruler, servantleadershipIn Week 10 of An Apprenticeship to Jesus, Nick Oyler walks through Mark 10, where Jesus teaches on marriage, childlike faith, surrendering wealth, servant leadership, and the healing of Bartimaeus. Discover what it means to follow Jesus with humility, trust, and wholehearted devotion.
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Lectio Divina: An Ancient Way to Meet Jesus in the Scriptures
Article | December 14th, 2025
By Nick Oyler | Jesus Follower
bible study, christian devotional, faith, jesus, lectio divina, meditation, scripture, short form daily, spiritual growthIf you’ve ever wanted to move beyond simply reading the Bible to truly encountering Jesus in its pages, there’s an ancient Christian practice that can help you do just that. It’s called Lectio Divina, which means “Divine Reading” in Latin.
This isn’t about rushing through a chapter or filling out a study guide — it’s about slowing down, listening deeply, and letting God’s Word speak directly to your heart. For centuries, followers of Jesus have used Lectio Divina as a way to hear His voice, know Him more intimately, and be transformed by His presence.
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Spiritual Warfare: How to Recognize and Resist the Enemy
Article | December 7th, 2025
By Kylie Oyler
armor of god, bible study, christian encouragement, christian podcast, ephesians 6, faith, god’s authority, job 1, job 2, joyful disciple, ministry challenges, nick oyler, overcoming fear, prayer, resisting the devil, satan in the bible, scripture, spiritual warfare, unseen spiritual realmWe live in two worlds at once — the physical, seen world and the spiritual, unseen world. While we can touch the trees, hug our family, and see the houses we live in, there’s another dimension we can’t physically perceive. Yet, it’s just as real. In this episode of the Joyful Disciple Podcast, Kylie and her dad, Nick Oyler, dive deep into the reality of spiritual warfare, sharing Scripture, ministry experiences, and practical encouragement for believers.