We found 4 articles with the tag “intimacy with god”.
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Day 213 — Luke 11:1–4 — This is How to Pray
Article | August 9th, 2026
Learn to pray with depth and intimacy in this transformative reflection on Luke 11:1-4. The disciples watch Jesus pray and ask: "Lord, teach us to pray." Not to preach. Not to heal. To pray—because they see something in His prayer life they don't have. Jesus responds with a template, not a script: a framework to inhabit rather than words to recite. This episode explores the movement of the Lord's Prayer from God's glory to daily dependence to relational forgiveness to personal protection—a complete life of faith in six lines. Learn why prayer begins with orienting yourself toward God before bringing your needs, why daily dependence is built into the design, and why the posture that receives grace is the same posture that extends it. Through contemplative meditation and personal application, make each phrase of the Lord's Prayer your own today. This episode will transform how you pray.
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
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Day 196 — John 7:40–52 — Galilee, Really?
Article | July 22nd, 2026
Discover the difference between knowing about Jesus and truly knowing Him in this convicting study of John 7:40-52. The crowd dismisses Jesus because He's from Galilee, not Bethlehem—they know the Scriptures but miss the Messiah standing before them. This episode explores how knowledge can become a barrier to relationship and how theological accuracy can substitute for intimate encounter. Learn why Jesus isn't impressed by what you know about Him, but moved by your willingness to encounter Him and be transformed by Him. Through contemplative meditation and honest reflection, examine where your knowledge of Jesus has become comfortable and stale, and discover how to move from information to intimacy. This episode will challenge you to surrender your categories and truly know Jesus.
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
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Episode 160 — Mark 6:53–56 — Wherever He Went
Article | June 9th, 2026
In this contemplative Christian devotional, Nick reflects on Mark 6:53–56 and the crowds who urgently sought Jesus wherever He went. Discover what it means to reach for Christ with expectation, why His presence is more accessible than we often realize, and how small moments of prayer can deepen our relationship with Him. Slow down, meditate on Scripture, and learn to intentionally draw near to Jesus throughout your day.
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
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Day 103 — Matthew 6:5–8 — When You Pray, Go to Your Room
Article | April 13th, 2026
This episode of 2 Minute Disciple explores Matthew 6:5–8, where Jesus calls His followers away from public, performative prayer and into the quiet intimacy of private conversation with God. Host Nick Oyler guides listeners through the contemplative devotional rhythm of slowing down, reading, meditating, and responding in prayer. The episode unpacks why prayer isn’t about impressing others or repeating the right words — it’s about relationship, honesty, and being known by a Father who already knows what you need. The daily habit invites listeners to find one quiet moment to pray privately with the door closed.
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
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