We found 7 articles with the tag “forgiveness”.
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Day 105 — Matthew 6:14–18 — Forgiveness and Fasting: The Hidden Life
Article | April 15th, 2026
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
2 minute disciple, christian character, christian fasting, christian podcast, contemplative prayer, daily devotional, discipleship, episode 105, forgiveness, hidden life, matthew 6:14-18, releasing resentment, scripture meditation, secret devotion, sermon on the mount, spiritual disciplines, spiritual formation, walking with jesusThis episode of 2 Minute Disciple explores Matthew 6:14–18, where Jesus connects forgiveness and fasting as twin expressions of genuine, hidden devotion. Host Nick Oyler guides listeners through the contemplative devotional rhythm of slowing down, reading, meditating, and responding in prayer. The episode unpacks how an unforgiving heart is a closed fist that cannot receive God’s grace, and how spiritual disciplines like fasting lose their power when performed for public approval. The daily habit invites listeners to write down the name of someone they need to forgive and spend two minutes praying over that name.
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Day 104 — Matthew 6:9–13 — The Lord’s Prayer: How Jesus Taught Us to Pray
Article | April 14th, 2026
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
2 minute disciple, christian podcast, christian prayer, contemplative prayer, daily bread, daily devotional, discipleship, episode 104, forgiveness, how to pray, lord’s prayer, matthew 6:9-13, our father, scripture meditation, sermon on the mount, spiritual formation, thy kingdom come, walking with jesusThis episode of 2 Minute Disciple explores Matthew 6:9–13, where Jesus gives His disciples the Lord’s Prayer as a template for approaching God. Host Nick Oyler guides listeners through the contemplative devotional rhythm of slowing down, reading, meditating, and responding in prayer. The episode unpacks each phrase of the Lord’s Prayer — from “Our Father” to “rescue us from the evil one” — revealing a shape of prayer that orients us toward God’s holiness and kingdom before bringing our own needs. The daily habit invites listeners to pray through each line slowly, making every phrase their own personal conversation with God.
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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 5This 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, testimonyMatthew 9:1–8 shows Jesus’ authority to forgive sins and heal. This devotional encourages listeners to trust Him fully and share their testimony.
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Day 33 — John 3:14–21 — Stepping Into the Light
Article | February 2nd, 2026
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
bible study, christian podcast, daily devotional, eternal life, forgiveness, god’s love, gospel of john, jesus lifted up, john 3:14–21, lectio divina, light vs. darkness, spiritual growthJohn 3:14–21 reveals God’s deep love through the gift of His Son, calling believers into the light where forgiveness and eternal life are found. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional encourages listeners to choose God over sin and to reflect His light in everyday life.
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Turning Toward the Cross – Lessons from Mark 11
Article | December 28th, 2025
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
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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Matthew Chapter 18
Article | April 23rd, 2022
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
audio bible, daily bible, daily devotional, forgiveness, self care, self development, spiritual journey, spiritualityI saw this tweet from Bob Goff today and I thought it fit with today’s reading. “Next to grace, I bet God thinks making us need each other was one of His best ideas.” That is exactly what this chapter is about, relational health. God made us for community and Jesus gives us the road map to having healthy and thriving relationships. Everyone can benefit from the lessons that Jesus teaches here. This is where I want you to join the conversation and tell me what you learned from Jesus in this chapter. Either go to the show notes page and scroll to the bottom and type your response or if you are using a podcast platform, click on the podcast episode website link and you will see it at the bottom of the page. Please join me in conversation.