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128 articles since March 25th, 2022.
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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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An Apprenticeship to Jesus – Week 10: Following Jesus in Mark 10
Article | December 21st, 2025
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
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 | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
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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Seeing Jesus for Who He Really Is – Lessons from Mark 9
Article | December 14th, 2025
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
and humility, bible study podcast, christian discipleship lessons, christian podcast on the gospel of mark, faith and prayer in the bible, gospel of mark podcast, gospel of mark study, how to be like jesus, how to grow spiritually through weekly bible study, lessons from mark 9 on faith, mark 9 bible study, mark 9 explained verse by verse, practical ways to be more like jesus this week, prayer, seeing jesus clearly, servant leadership in scripture, transfiguration of jesus explained, understanding servant leadership from jesus’ teaching, what the transfiguration of jesus means for christians todayIn Week 9 of An Apprenticeship to Jesus, we journey through Mark 9 and witness one of the most profound moments in the Gospels — the Transfiguration. Jesus reveals His divine glory to Peter, James, and John, and teaches His disciples about faith, humility, and the cost of following Him.
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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.
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Following Jesus in Mark 8: Compassion, Clarity, and the Call to Surrender
Article | December 6th, 2025
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
apprenticeship to jesus podcast, following jesus sermon, jesus feeding the 4000, mark 8 bible study gospel of mark podcast christian discipleship podcast, peter declares jesus as christ, take up your cross bible verseMark 8 is one of those chapters that stops you in your tracks. It’s not just a record of miracles — it’s a deep, personal invitation from Jesus to see clearly, understand deeply, and follow Him wholeheartedly.
In this week’s Apprenticeship to Jesus study, we walk through moments of compassion, confrontation, and challenge that shape what it means to be a disciple.
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Clean vs. Unclean: What Really Defiles Us – Apprenticeship to Jesus, Week 7 (Mark 7)
Article | November 30th, 2025
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
apprenticeship to jesus, bible study podcast, christian discipleship podcast, clean vs. unclean in the bible, following jesus teaching, gospel of mark study, jesus and the pharisees, jesus heals deaf man, mark 7 bible study, syrophoenician woman faithIn Mark 7, Jesus teaches that true defilement comes from the heart, not external rituals. Join Nick & Kylie in Week 7 of Apprenticeship to Jesus as they unpack the Pharisees’ challenge, the faith of the Syrophoenician woman, and the healing of a deaf man. Discover how to live from a pure heart that honors God.
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Mark 6 Bible Study – Faith, Miracles, and Following Jesus
Article | November 23rd, 2025
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
bible study podcast, christian discipleship podcast, faith and miracles in the bible, feeding the 5000, following jesus, gospel of mark study, jesus walking on water, mark 6 bible study, rejection in nazareth, sending out the twelve apostlesExplore Mark 6 verse-by-verse: rejection in Nazareth, sending of the twelve, feeding the 5,000, and walking on water. Grow your faith and follow Jesus daily.
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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”
apprenticeship to jesus podcast, bible study discussion questions, christian discipleship study, faith and healing in the bible, following jesus daily, gospel of mark study, jesus miracles mark 5, mark 5 bible lesson, nick oyler podcast, spiritual growth practicesDiscover 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.
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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”
bible study for beginners, christian discipleship podcast, faith and spiritual growth, gospel of mark bible study, jesus calms the storm, mark 4 explained, mustard seed parable, parable of the sower meaningDiscover 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.