{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast","home_page_url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm","feed_url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/json","description":"Slow down. Meet Jesus. Let His Word shape your day.\r\n\r\n2 Minute Disciple is a short, daily Christian devotional podcast that guides you through Scripture in just over two minutes — perfect for busy schedules, morning routines, or quiet moments with God.\r\n\r\nEach episode follows a simple rhythm inspired by Lectio Divina:\r\n\r\nSlow Down — breathe and create space for God’s presence.\r\nRead — hear the passage clearly.\r\nNotice — listen for the word or phrase that stands out.\r\nReread — soak in the Scripture again.\r\nMeditate — reflect on the meaning.\r\nRespond — pray from the heart.\r\nExercise — take a small, intentional step to live out the truth.\r\nWhether you’re commuting, walking, or enjoying your morning coffee, 2 Minute Disciple helps you connect with Jesus, grow spiritually, and carry God’s Word into your day.\r\n\r\n📖 Daily Bible Reading | 🎧 Short Christian Podcast | ✝️ Lectio Divina | 🙏 Spiritual Growth\r\n\r\nListen now and make space for 2 minutes with Jesus every day.","_fireside":{"subtitle":"Slow down. Meet Jesus. Let His Word shape your day.","pubdate":"2026-04-06T00:00:00.000-05:00","explicit":false,"copyright":"2026 by Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”","owner":"Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”","image":"https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"},"items":[{"id":"31547f01-5d96-431d-b0ae-2a5cb4a93cad","title":"Episode 303: Matthew 5:21–26 — Anger, Reconciliation, and the Condition of Your Heart (Daily Devotional Podcast)","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/303","content_text":"Jesus doesn’t just address murder — He addresses the anger behind it. In this episode, we sit with Matthew 5:21–26 and take an honest look at what we’re carrying beneath the surface. Where is contempt quietly taking root? And who might Jesus be calling you to move toward today? 🎯🎯🎯Today’s habit: pause before you react, and pray first.\n\n📖Follow Along\n🎁VIP","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eJesus doesn’t just address murder — He addresses the anger behind it. In this episode, we sit with Matthew 5:21–26 and take an honest look at what we’re carrying beneath the surface. Where is contempt quietly taking root? And who might Jesus be calling you to move toward today? 🎯🎯🎯Today’s habit: pause before you react, and pray first.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day96matthew52126angerreconciliationandtheconditionofyourheart\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n🎁\u003ca href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eVIP\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In Episode 96, we explore Matthew 5:21–26, where Jesus traces the sin of murder back to its root in anger and contempt, and calls His followers to pursue reconciliation before worship. This contemplative devotional invites honest reflection on unresolved anger, broken relationships, and the healing available through Christ. Includes a practical spiritual awareness habit: pausing to pray before reacting when frustrated.","date_published":"2026-04-06T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/31547f01-5d96-431d-b0ae-2a5cb4a93cad.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5941935,"duration_in_seconds":494}]},{"id":"6ea21631-d525-4446-b6a9-2c77edf928cb","title":"Episode 302: Matthew 5:17–20 — Jesus and the Law: A Higher Standard (Daily Devotional Podcast)","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/302","content_text":"The Pharisees followed every rule — and Jesus said it still wasn’t enough. In this episode, we sit with Matthew 5:17–20 and ask the honest question: Am I more focused on looking righteous, or on actually becoming more like Jesus? \n🎯Today’s habit is simple and powerful — send one encouraging text to someone who needs it.\n\n📖Follow Along\n🎁VIP","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Pharisees followed every rule — and Jesus said it still wasn’t enough. In this episode, we sit with Matthew 5:17–20 and ask the honest question: Am I more focused on looking righteous, or on actually becoming more like Jesus? \u003cbr\u003e\n🎯Today’s habit is simple and powerful — send one encouraging text to someone who needs it.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day95matthew51720jesusandthelawahigherstandard\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n🎁\u003ca href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eVIP\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In Episode 95, we explore Matthew 5:17–20, where Jesus declares He has come not to abolish the law but to fulfill it — and calls His followers to a righteousness that goes deeper than outward rule-keeping. This contemplative devotional guides listeners through prayerful reflection on the difference between religious performance and genuine heart transformation. Includes a practical serving habit: sending an encouraging text to someone in your life today.","date_published":"2026-04-05T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/6ea21631-d525-4446-b6a9-2c77edf928cb.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5215940,"duration_in_seconds":433}]},{"id":"587c63e2-0bf1-47bc-a588-15bf4ae3c9a4","title":"Episode 301: Matthew 5:13–16 — Salt, Light, and the Life You’re Living (Daily Devotional Podcast)","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/301","content_text":"Jesus calls you the salt of the earth and the light of the world — not someday, but right now. In this episode, we sit with Matthew 5:13–16 and explore what it means to live from that identity rather than just admire it. \n🎯If your faith has felt hidden or your joy has gone a little flat, this two minutes is for you.\n\n📖Follow Along\n🎁VIP","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eJesus calls you the salt of the earth and the light of the world — not someday, but right now. In this episode, we sit with Matthew 5:13–16 and explore what it means to live from that identity rather than just admire it. \u003cbr\u003e\n🎯If your faith has felt hidden or your joy has gone a little flat, this two minutes is for you.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day94matthew51316saltlightandthelifeyoureliving\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n🎁\u003ca href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eVIP\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In Episode 94, we explore Matthew 5:13–16, where Jesus declares His followers to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world. This contemplative episode guides listeners through a slow, prayerful reading of the passage, reflecting on Christian identity, purpose, and what it looks like to let your faith shine in everyday life. Includes a practical worship habit: singing along to a worship song during your commute as an act of gratitude and surrender.","date_published":"2026-04-04T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/587c63e2-0bf1-47bc-a588-15bf4ae3c9a4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5354631,"duration_in_seconds":445}]},{"id":"84caa94e-fec9-49e7-b01e-905cd7fe9004","title":"Episode 300: Luke 6:24–26 — Warnings for the Comfortable (Daily Devotional Podcast)","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/300","content_text":"In Luke 6:24–26 (NLT), Jesus pronounces “woe” over those who are rich, satisfied, laughing, and praised now, warning that these comforts can become their “only happiness.”\n🎯In this episode, we let His words gently search our hearts and invite us to shift our joy from temporary ease to God’s enduring kingdom.\n\n📖Follow Along\n🎁VIP","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn Luke 6:24–26 (NLT), Jesus pronounces “woe” over those who are rich, satisfied, laughing, and praised now, warning that these comforts can become their “only happiness.”\u003cbr\u003e\n🎯In this episode, we let His words gently search our hearts and invite us to shift our joy from temporary ease to God’s enduring kingdom.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day93luke62426warningsforthecomfortable\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n🎁\u003ca href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eVIP\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This contemplative devotional episode reflects on Luke 6:24–26 in the New Living Translation (NLT). After blessing the poor and hungry, Jesus warns those who are comfortable and celebrated that their happiness may be shallow and short‑lived if it isn’t rooted in God.\r\nHost Nick Oyler helps listeners examine where they may be relying on wealth, comfort, or approval for security and calls them back to a deeper trust in Christ. A simple Scripture‑reminder practice keeps Jesus’ warning in view during the day.","date_published":"2026-04-03T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/84caa94e-fec9-49e7-b01e-905cd7fe9004.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4640234,"duration_in_seconds":385}]},{"id":"d983a751-19a6-43d0-85ad-01f42c0902bc","title":"Episode 299: Luke 6:22–23 — When Following Costs You (Daily Devotional Podcast)","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/299","content_text":"In Luke 6:22–23 (NLT), Jesus blesses those who are hated, excluded, mocked, and cursed as evil because they follow Him. He tells them to rejoice and “leap for joy,” promising a great reward in heaven and solidarity with the ancient prophets.\n🎯In this episode, we bring our fears of rejection to Jesus and ask Him for courage and joy in following Him openly.\n\n📖Follow Along\n🎁VIP","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn Luke 6:22–23 (NLT), Jesus blesses those who are hated, excluded, mocked, and cursed as evil because they follow Him. He tells them to rejoice and “leap for joy,” promising a great reward in heaven and solidarity with the ancient prophets.\u003cbr\u003e\n🎯In this episode, we bring our fears of rejection to Jesus and ask Him for courage and joy in following Him openly.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day92luke62223whenfollowingcostsyou\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n🎁\u003ca href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eVIP\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This contemplative devotional episode reflects on Luke 6:22–23 in the New Living Translation (NLT). Jesus acknowledges that His followers may face hatred, exclusion, and slander for His sake, yet He calls them blessed and invites them to rejoice because of their heavenly reward and connection to the prophets.\r\nHost Nick Oyler helps listeners reframe their experiences of rejection through Jesus’ promises. A simple “Acts of Kindness” practice—a genuine smile—becomes a quiet act of joy and witness in daily life.","date_published":"2026-04-02T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/d983a751-19a6-43d0-85ad-01f42c0902bc.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4862797,"duration_in_seconds":404}]},{"id":"cde02788-3491-4e68-9336-fc981c9ec90b","title":"Episode 298: Luke 6:20–21 — Blessed in Your Need (Daily Devotional Podcast)","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/298","content_text":"In Luke 6:20–21 (NLT), Jesus blesses His disciples who are poor, hungry, and weeping “now,” promising them the Kingdom of God, satisfaction, and future laughter.\n🎯In this episode, we bring our own places of lack and sorrow to Jesus and listen as He speaks blessing and hope into our “now.”\n\n📖Follow Along\n🎁VIP","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn Luke 6:20–21 (NLT), Jesus blesses His disciples who are poor, hungry, and weeping “now,” promising them the Kingdom of God, satisfaction, and future laughter.\u003cbr\u003e\n🎯In this episode, we bring our own places of lack and sorrow to Jesus and listen as He speaks blessing and hope into our “now.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day91luke62021blessedinyourneed\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n🎁\u003ca href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eVIP\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This contemplative devotional episode reflects on Luke 6:20–21 in the New Living Translation (NLT). Jesus looks at His disciples and pronounces blessing over those who are poor, hungry, and grieving now, promising the Kingdom, satisfaction, and joy to come.\r\nHost Nick Oyler invites listeners to be honest about their current struggles and to trust Christ’s promises over their present circumstances. A simple “prayer in the moment” habit—thanking God after each task—helps ground everyday life in gratitude.","date_published":"2026-04-01T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cde02788-3491-4e68-9336-fc981c9ec90b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5064535,"duration_in_seconds":421}]},{"id":"651e835b-c710-4126-b849-6da2d2cbdae1","title":"Episode 297: Matthew 5:11–12 — Joy in the Opposition (Daily Devotional Podcast","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/297","content_text":"In Matthew 5:11–12 (NLT), Jesus blesses those who are mocked, persecuted, and lied about because they follow Him. He calls them to rejoice, promising a great reward in heaven and solidarity with the ancient prophets.\n🎯Today, we bring our own experiences of misunderstanding and opposition to Jesus and ask for His strength and joy.\n\n📖Follow Along\n🎁VIP","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn Matthew 5:11–12 (NLT), Jesus blesses those who are mocked, persecuted, and lied about because they follow Him. He calls them to rejoice, promising a great reward in heaven and solidarity with the ancient prophets.\u003cbr\u003e\n🎯Today, we bring our own experiences of misunderstanding and opposition to Jesus and ask for His strength and joy.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day90march31matthew51112joyintheopposition\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n🎁\u003ca href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eVIP\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This contemplative devotional episode reflects on Matthew 5:11–12 in the New Living Translation (NLT). Jesus concludes the Beatitudes by addressing the reality of persecution and slander for His followers, yet calling them blessed and inviting them to rejoice in their heavenly reward.\r\nHost Nick Oyler encourages listeners to see their suffering for Christ in light of His own rejection and the witness of the prophets. A simple “prayer in the moment” after tasks helps you stay aware of belonging to Him throughout the day.","date_published":"2026-03-31T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/651e835b-c710-4126-b849-6da2d2cbdae1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4450762,"duration_in_seconds":369}]},{"id":"eacb233e-8ce7-4c15-8f7c-d8555ea9ca73","title":"Episode 296: Matthew 5:9–10 — Peacemakers and the Persecuted (Daily Devotional Podcast)","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/296","content_text":"In Matthew 5:9–10 (NLT), Jesus blesses those who work for peace and those who are persecuted for doing right, promising them the name “children of God” and the Kingdom of Heaven.\n🎯Today, we consider where we might be called to step into peacemaking and where we might need courage to stand for what is right.\n\n📖Follow Along\n🎁VIP","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn Matthew 5:9–10 (NLT), Jesus blesses those who work for peace and those who are persecuted for doing right, promising them the name “children of God” and the Kingdom of Heaven.\u003cbr\u003e\n🎯Today, we consider where we might be called to step into peacemaking and where we might need courage to stand for what is right.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day89matthew5910peacemakersandthepersecuted\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n🎁\u003ca href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eVIP\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This contemplative devotional episode centers on Matthew 5:9–10 in the New Living Translation (NLT). Jesus calls peacemakers “children of God” and promises the Kingdom of Heaven to those persecuted for righteousness.\r\nHost Nick Oyler invites listeners to reflect on their own opportunities to work for peace and their experiences of pushback for doing what’s right. A simple kindness practice—offering a genuine compliment—helps you plant small seeds of peace.","date_published":"2026-03-30T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/eacb233e-8ce7-4c15-8f7c-d8555ea9ca73.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4738526,"duration_in_seconds":393}]},{"id":"3d30af98-f333-4eb4-880e-9045758f89d5","title":"Episode 295: Matthew 5:7–8 — Mercy and a Clear Heart (Daily Devotional Podcast)","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/295","content_text":"In Matthew 5:7–8 (NLT), Jesus blesses the merciful and those whose hearts are pure, promising them mercy and the ability to “see God.”\n🎯Today, we receive His invitation to extend mercy as we have received it and to bring our hearts honestly before God for cleansing and clarity.\n\n📖Follow Along\n🎁VIP","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn Matthew 5:7–8 (NLT), Jesus blesses the merciful and those whose hearts are pure, promising them mercy and the ability to “see God.”\u003cbr\u003e\n🎯Today, we receive His invitation to extend mercy as we have received it and to bring our hearts honestly before God for cleansing and clarity.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day88matthew578mercyandaclearheart\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n🎁\u003ca href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eVIP\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This contemplative devotional episode focuses on Matthew 5:7–8 in the New Living Translation (NLT). Jesus promises blessing to the merciful and those with pure hearts, with the assurance that they will receive mercy and see God.\r\nHost Nick Oyler encourages listeners to consider where they might need to show mercy and how they can come before God with an undivided heart. A brief gratitude practice helps train your eyes to see God’s goodness.","date_published":"2026-03-29T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/3d30af98-f333-4eb4-880e-9045758f89d5.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":3997759,"duration_in_seconds":332}]},{"id":"c5fda72d-dcb3-4636-b52b-1cf4112b338a","title":"Episode 294: Matthew 5:5–6 — Gentle and Hungry (Daily Devotional Podcast)","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/294","content_text":"In Matthew 5:5–6 (NLT), Jesus blesses “those who are humble” and “those who hunger and thirst for justice,” promising them the inheritance of the earth and deep satisfaction.\nToday, we explore what it means to live gently in a harsh world and to bring our hunger for God’s way honestly to Jesus.\n\n📖Follow Along\n🎁VIPSpecial Guest: Malena Schultz.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn Matthew 5:5–6 (NLT), Jesus blesses “those who are humble” and “those who hunger and thirst for justice,” promising them the inheritance of the earth and deep satisfaction.\u003cbr\u003e\nToday, we explore what it means to live gently in a harsh world and to bring our hunger for God’s way honestly to Jesus.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day87matthew556gentleandhungry\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n🎁\u003ca href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eVIP\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Malena Schultz.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This contemplative devotional episode focuses on Matthew 5:5–6 in the New Living Translation (NLT). Jesus’ Beatitudes bless the humble and those who hunger and thirst for justice, promising them the earth as an inheritance and the satisfaction of their deepest longings.\r\nHost Malena Schultz invites listeners to examine their own desires and to ask Jesus to grow in them both gentleness and a passion for righteousness. A simple faith-sharing practice encourages you to reflect these truths to others.","date_published":"2026-03-28T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/c5fda72d-dcb3-4636-b52b-1cf4112b338a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4722702,"duration_in_seconds":392}]},{"id":"58e63cf1-1eac-4189-a5a2-60cb9d86d9ea","title":"Episode 293: Matthew 5:3–4 — Blessed in Poverty and Grief (Daily Devotional Podcast)","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/293","content_text":"In Matthew 5:3–4 (NLT), Jesus blesses “those who are poor and realize their need for him” and “those who mourn.” He promises them the Kingdom of Heaven and His comfort.\n🎯Today, we let Jesus speak blessing over our own places of poverty and grief and learn to see them as places where God’s kingdom comes close.\n\n📖Follow Along\n🎁VIPSpecial Guest: Malena Schultz.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn Matthew 5:3–4 (NLT), Jesus blesses “those who are poor and realize their need for him” and “those who mourn.” He promises them the Kingdom of Heaven and His comfort.\u003cbr\u003e\n🎯Today, we let Jesus speak blessing over our own places of poverty and grief and learn to see them as places where God’s kingdom comes close.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day86matthew534blessedinpovertyandgrief\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n🎁\u003ca href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eVIP\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Malena Schultz.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This contemplative devotional episode focuses on Matthew 5:3–4 in the New Living Translation (NLT). Jesus’ first Beatitudes flip our expectations by calling the spiritually poor and those who mourn “blessed,” with promises of the Kingdom and comfort.\r\nGuest Host Malena Schultz invites listeners to stop pretending strength, bring their real need and sorrow to Jesus, and trust His nearness there. A short midday pause practice helps anchor you in His presence.","date_published":"2026-03-27T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/58e63cf1-1eac-4189-a5a2-60cb9d86d9ea.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4448744,"duration_in_seconds":369}]},{"id":"a6531b2d-63bc-40ef-8c13-ada184dd3b6c","title":"Episode 292: Matthew 5:1–2; Luke 6:17–19 — Power and Presence (Daily Devotional Podcast)","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/292","content_text":"In Matthew 5:1–2 and Luke 6:17–19 (NLT), we see Jesus on the mountain teaching His disciples and then on a level place among crowds who come to hear Him and be healed. Power goes out from Him, and He heals everyone.\n🎯Today, we reflect on Jesus as both Teacher and Healer and bring our own needs to His presence.\n\n📖Follow Along\n🎁VIPSpecial Guest: Leona schultz.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn Matthew 5:1–2 and Luke 6:17–19 (NLT), we see Jesus on the mountain teaching His disciples and then on a level place among crowds who come to hear Him and be healed. Power goes out from Him, and He heals everyone.\u003cbr\u003e\n🎯Today, we reflect on Jesus as both Teacher and Healer and bring our own needs to His presence.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day85matthew512luke61719powerandpresence\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n🎁\u003ca href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eVIP\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Leona schultz.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This contemplative devotional episode weaves together Matthew 5:1–2 and Luke 6:17–19 in the New Living Translation (NLT). Jesus gathers His disciples to teach them and then stands among crowds who seek His healing power.\r\nHost Leona Schultz invites listeners to consider how Jesus meets us through both His words and His presence. A simple act-of-service exercise helps you become a small channel of Christ’s care to others.","date_published":"2026-03-26T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/a6531b2d-63bc-40ef-8c13-ada184dd3b6c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4890285,"duration_in_seconds":406}]},{"id":"475320f0-6531-4c4d-9a81-eff18dcdc9f3","title":"Episode 291: Luke 6:12–16 — Chosen After Prayer (Daily Devotional Podcast)","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/291","content_text":"In Luke 6:12–16 (NLT), Jesus spends the night in prayer before choosing twelve disciples to be apostles. At daybreak, He calls them by name and sets them apart for His mission.\n🎯Today, we look at Jesus’ pattern of praying before choosing and consider where we might need to slow down and listen more carefully in our own decisions.\n📖Follow Along\n🎁VIPSpecial Guest: Cassen Schultz.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn Luke 6:12–16 (NLT), Jesus spends the night in prayer before choosing twelve disciples to be apostles. At daybreak, He calls them by name and sets them apart for His mission.\u003cbr\u003e\n🎯Today, we look at Jesus’ pattern of praying before choosing and consider where we might need to slow down and listen more carefully in our own decisions.\u003cbr\u003e\n📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day84luke61216chosenafterprayer\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n🎁\u003ca href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eVIP\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Cassen Schultz.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This contemplative devotional episode centers on Luke 6:12–16 in the New Living Translation (NLT). Jesus goes up on a mountain and prays all night before selecting twelve apostles from among His disciples.\r\nGuest host Cassen Schultz invites listeners to see how deeply Jesus depends on the Father when making decisions and encourages them to bring their own choices and relationships into a place of unhurried, prayerful listening. A simple worship practice—singing a hymn or worship song at home—helps draw the heart into God’s presence.\r\n","date_published":"2026-03-25T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/475320f0-6531-4c4d-9a81-eff18dcdc9f3.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4563644,"duration_in_seconds":379}]},{"id":"99f46139-f8b8-4bc9-b82e-e64b4fecd3c1","title":"Episode 290: Mark 3:13–19 — Called to Be With Him (Daily Devotional Podcast)","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/290","content_text":"In Mark 3:13–19 (NLT), Jesus goes up on a mountain and calls the twelve apostles. Mark tells us they were chosen “to accompany him” and then to be sent out to preach and cast out demons.\n🎯Today, we remember that our first calling is to be with Jesus—and that any ministry we do flows from being close to Him.\n📖Follow Along\n🎁VIP","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn Mark 3:13–19 (NLT), Jesus goes up on a mountain and calls the twelve apostles. Mark tells us they were chosen “to accompany him” and then to be sent out to preach and cast out demons.\u003cbr\u003e\n🎯Today, we remember that our first calling is to be with Jesus—and that any ministry we do flows from being close to Him.\u003cbr\u003e\n📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day83mark31319calledtobewithhim\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n🎁\u003ca href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eVIP\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This contemplative devotional episode reflects on Mark 3:13–19 in the New Living Translation (NLT). Jesus chooses twelve apostles, calling them by name and appointing them first to be with Him, and then to be sent out in His authority.\r\nHost Kylie Oyler invites listeners to rethink their priorities, placing presence with Christ ahead of productivity for Christ. A simple Scripture‑memorization practice keeps this truth close throughout the day.","date_published":"2026-03-24T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/99f46139-f8b8-4bc9-b82e-e64b4fecd3c1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5554430,"duration_in_seconds":461}]},{"id":"fdba9db6-e439-48f2-bb22-71c43e933b7f","title":"Episode 289: Matthew 12:15–21 — The Gentle Servant (Daily Devotional Podcast)","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/289","content_text":"In Matthew 12:15–21 (NLT), Jesus withdraws from conflict, heals many, and fulfills Isaiah’s prophecy of the Servant: loved by God, filled with the Spirit, gently caring for the weak, and ultimately bringing justice.\n🎯Today, we rest in the truth that Jesus doesn’t crush weak reeds or snuff out flickering candles—and that His name is the hope of the world.\n📖Follow Along\n🎁VIP","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn Matthew 12:15–21 (NLT), Jesus withdraws from conflict, heals many, and fulfills Isaiah’s prophecy of the Servant: loved by God, filled with the Spirit, gently caring for the weak, and ultimately bringing justice.\u003cbr\u003e\n🎯Today, we rest in the truth that Jesus doesn’t crush weak reeds or snuff out flickering candles—and that His name is the hope of the world.\u003cbr\u003e\n📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day82matthew121521thegentleservant\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n🎁\u003ca href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eVIP\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This contemplative devotional episode centers on Matthew 12:15–21 in the New Living Translation (NLT). Matthew connects Jesus’ healing ministry and withdrawal from conflict with Isaiah’s prophecy of the Servant who will not crush the weakest reed or put out a flickering candle, but will bring justice to victory.\r\nHost Nick Oyler invites listeners to bring their fragility to Jesus and trust His gentle strength. A small act of kindness—holding the door for someone—serves as a reminder to make space for others as Christ does for us.","date_published":"2026-03-23T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/fdba9db6-e439-48f2-bb22-71c43e933b7f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5219736,"duration_in_seconds":433}]},{"id":"3b16516c-a848-46a5-b310-75bf46093f7f","title":"Episode 288: Mark 3:7–12 — Crowds and Demons (Daily Devotional Podcast)","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/288","content_text":"This contemplative devotional episode focuses on Mark 3:7–12 in the New Living Translation (NLT). As large crowds gather from all over to seek Jesus’ healing, He continues His ministry while ensuring safety and silencing demons who declare His identity.\nHost Nick Oyler invites listeners to think about the “crowds” of pressures, worries, and spiritual battles they face, and to rest in Jesus’ authority in the midst of them. \n🎯A simple “prayer in the moment” practice helps you entrust your day to Christ.\n📖 Follow Along\n🎁VIP","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThis contemplative devotional episode focuses on Mark 3:7–12 in the New Living Translation (NLT). As large crowds gather from all over to seek Jesus’ healing, He continues His ministry while ensuring safety and silencing demons who declare His identity.\u003cbr\u003e\nHost Nick Oyler invites listeners to think about the “crowds” of pressures, worries, and spiritual battles they face, and to rest in Jesus’ authority in the midst of them. \u003cbr\u003e\n🎯A simple “prayer in the moment” practice helps you entrust your day to Christ.\u003cbr\u003e\n📖 \u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day81mark3712crowdsanddemons\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n🎁\u003ca href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eVIP\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In Mark 3:7–12 (NLT), huge crowds press in around Jesus to be healed, and even demons fall down and cry out, “You are the Son of God!” Jesus moves through the chaos with calm authority, caring for the sick and silencing evil spirits.\r\nToday, we reflect on His steady presence amid the noise and demands of our lives.","date_published":"2026-03-22T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/3b16516c-a848-46a5-b310-75bf46093f7f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5514050,"duration_in_seconds":458}]},{"id":"c4ac9e86-c731-471c-b8a0-3200c3915527","title":"Episode 287: Luke 6:6–11 — Is It Right to Do Good? (Daily Devotional Podcast)","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/287","content_text":"Today’s episode of the 2 Minute Disciple Christian devotional podcast is a short, contemplative Christian meditation on Luke 6:6–11. We slow down with Jesus, practice daily scripture meditation, and listen as He asks a piercing question: “Does the law permit good deeds on the Sabbath, or is it a day for doing evil? Is this a day to save life or to destroy it?” 🙏\n\nEach episode follows a simple rhythm: Slow Down, Read, Notice, Reread, Meditate, Respond, and Exercise. In this passage, Jesus is teaching in the synagogue, and a man with a deformed right hand is present. The teachers of religious law and the Pharisees are watching closely, planning to accuse Jesus if He heals on the Sabbath. Jesus knows their thoughts and still calls the man to stand in front of everyone. ❤️\n\nHe places the hurting person in the center and asks whether this holy day is meant for good or evil, for saving life or destroying it. Their silence reveals their hearts—they would rather protect their system than see this man restored. Jesus is grieved, yet He still heals. Compassion moves Him, even when it provokes rage and further opposition.\n\nTogether, we reflect on this question: Where might Jesus be asking me something similar—Is this moment for doing good, or for looking away?\n\nIf you’re looking for a Bible podcast that fits into a busy day, this short Christian devotional will help you create a quiet time with Jesus, grow in Christian discipleship, and deepen your spiritual formation through scripture meditation and contemplative prayer. ✝️\n\nKey themes in this episode:\n\nLuke 6:6–11 devotional 📖\nIs it right to do good on the Sabbath? 🌿\nJesus healing the man with the deformed hand ✋\nChoosing compassion over self‑protection or comfort 💗\nCourage to move toward people in pain, even when it’s costly 😌\nTake two minutes with Jesus today—slow down, listen, and let His compassion shape your choices. 🌅\n📖Follow Along\n🎁VIP","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eToday’s episode of the 2 Minute Disciple Christian devotional podcast is a short, contemplative Christian meditation on Luke 6:6–11. We slow down with Jesus, practice daily scripture meditation, and listen as He asks a piercing question: “Does the law permit good deeds on the Sabbath, or is it a day for doing evil? Is this a day to save life or to destroy it?” 🙏\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach episode follows a simple rhythm: Slow Down, Read, Notice, Reread, Meditate, Respond, and Exercise. In this passage, Jesus is teaching in the synagogue, and a man with a deformed right hand is present. The teachers of religious law and the Pharisees are watching closely, planning to accuse Jesus if He heals on the Sabbath. Jesus knows their thoughts and still calls the man to stand in front of everyone. ❤️\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe places the hurting person in the center and asks whether this holy day is meant for good or evil, for saving life or destroying it. Their silence reveals their hearts—they would rather protect their system than see this man restored. Jesus is grieved, yet He still heals. Compassion moves Him, even when it provokes rage and further opposition.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, we reflect on this question: Where might Jesus be asking me something similar—Is this moment for doing good, or for looking away?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re looking for a Bible podcast that fits into a busy day, this short Christian devotional will help you create a quiet time with Jesus, grow in Christian discipleship, and deepen your spiritual formation through scripture meditation and contemplative prayer. ✝️\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKey themes in this episode:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLuke 6:6–11 devotional 📖\u003cbr\u003e\nIs it right to do good on the Sabbath? 🌿\u003cbr\u003e\nJesus healing the man with the deformed hand ✋\u003cbr\u003e\nChoosing compassion over self‑protection or comfort 💗\u003cbr\u003e\nCourage to move toward people in pain, even when it’s costly 😌\u003cbr\u003e\nTake two minutes with Jesus today—slow down, listen, and let His compassion shape your choices. 🌅\u003cbr\u003e\n📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day80luke6611isitrighttodogood\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n🎁\u003ca href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eVIP\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This episode of the 2 Minute Disciple Christian devotional podcast is a short, contemplative Christian meditation on Luke 6:6–11. We slow down with Jesus in the synagogue as He calls a man with a deformed hand to the center, asks whether it is right to do good on the Sabbath, and restores what is broken despite the rage of His critics. 🙏 Perfect for busy Christians who want daily scripture meditation, deeper spiritual formation, and courage to choose compassion instead of looking away. ✝️","date_published":"2026-03-21T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/c4ac9e86-c731-471c-b8a0-3200c3915527.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4852806,"duration_in_seconds":403}]},{"id":"b26a46fe-46d8-4741-9a00-4c62a07ad9ca","title":"Episode 286: Matthew 12:9–14 — Doing Good on the Sabbath (Daily Devotional Podcast)","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/286","content_text":"Today’s episode of the 2 Minute Disciple Christian devotional podcast is a short, contemplative Christian meditation on Matthew 12:9–14. We slow down with Jesus, practice daily scripture meditation, and listen as He teaches about doing good on the Sabbath and the true worth of a person to God. 🙏\n\nEach episode follows a simple rhythm: Slow Down, Read, Notice, Reread, Meditate, Respond, and Exercise. In this passage, Jesus notices a man with a deformed hand in the synagogue. The Pharisees notice something else—an opportunity to trap Him with a legal question about healing on the Sabbath. Jesus responds with a simple, everyday image: a sheep fallen into a well on the Sabbath. ❤️\n\nEveryone knows they would pull the sheep out. Then Jesus says, “How much more valuable is a person than a sheep! Yes, the law permits a person to do good on the Sabbath.” He reveals the heart behind the law: the Sabbath is never an excuse to ignore human need. Doing good and saving life are always aligned with God’s will.\n\nJesus restores the man’s hand, but instead of worship, the Pharisees respond with plotting and plans to kill Him. The contrast is sharp: Jesus restores; they scheme to destroy.\n\nTogether, we reflect on this question: Where is Jesus inviting me to value people more than my comfort, schedule, or preferences—and to do good even when it costs me something?\n\nIf you’re looking for a Bible podcast that fits into a busy day, this short Christian devotional will help you create a quiet time with Jesus, grow in Christian discipleship, and deepen your spiritual formation through scripture meditation and contemplative prayer. ✝️\n\nKey themes in this episode:\n\nMatthew 12:9–14 devotional 📖\nDoing good on the Sabbath and saving life 🌿\n“How much more valuable is a person than a sheep!” 🐑➡️👤\nValuing people over convenience, schedule, or comfort 💗\nSeeing God’s image in others and choosing to act with compassion 😌\nTake two minutes with Jesus today—slow down, listen, and let Him shape your heart like His. 🌅\n\n📖Follow Along\n🎁VIP","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eToday’s episode of the 2 Minute Disciple Christian devotional podcast is a short, contemplative Christian meditation on Matthew 12:9–14. We slow down with Jesus, practice daily scripture meditation, and listen as He teaches about doing good on the Sabbath and the true worth of a person to God. 🙏\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach episode follows a simple rhythm: Slow Down, Read, Notice, Reread, Meditate, Respond, and Exercise. In this passage, Jesus notices a man with a deformed hand in the synagogue. The Pharisees notice something else—an opportunity to trap Him with a legal question about healing on the Sabbath. Jesus responds with a simple, everyday image: a sheep fallen into a well on the Sabbath. ❤️\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEveryone knows they would pull the sheep out. Then Jesus says, “How much more valuable is a person than a sheep! Yes, the law permits a person to do good on the Sabbath.” He reveals the heart behind the law: the Sabbath is never an excuse to ignore human need. Doing good and saving life are always aligned with God’s will.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJesus restores the man’s hand, but instead of worship, the Pharisees respond with plotting and plans to kill Him. The contrast is sharp: Jesus restores; they scheme to destroy.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, we reflect on this question: Where is Jesus inviting me to value people more than my comfort, schedule, or preferences—and to do good even when it costs me something?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re looking for a Bible podcast that fits into a busy day, this short Christian devotional will help you create a quiet time with Jesus, grow in Christian discipleship, and deepen your spiritual formation through scripture meditation and contemplative prayer. ✝️\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey themes in this episode:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMatthew 12:9–14 devotional 📖\u003cbr\u003e\nDoing good on the Sabbath and saving life 🌿\u003cbr\u003e\n“How much more valuable is a person than a sheep!” 🐑➡️👤\u003cbr\u003e\nValuing people over convenience, schedule, or comfort 💗\u003cbr\u003e\nSeeing God’s image in others and choosing to act with compassion 😌\u003cbr\u003e\nTake two minutes with Jesus today—slow down, listen, and let Him shape your heart like His. 🌅\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/episode79matthew12914doinggoodonthesabbath\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n🎁\u003ca href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eVIP\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This episode of the 2 Minute Disciple Christian devotional podcast is a short, contemplative Christian meditation on Matthew 12:9–14. We slow down with Jesus in the synagogue as He notices a man with a deformed hand, teaches about doing good on the Sabbath, and reveals the true value of a person in God’s eyes. 🙏 Perfect for busy Christians who want daily scripture meditation, deeper spiritual formation, and encouragement to value people over convenience by choosing to “do good” even when it costs something. ✝️","date_published":"2026-03-20T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/b26a46fe-46d8-4741-9a00-4c62a07ad9ca.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5234435,"duration_in_seconds":435}]},{"id":"fc3bdc18-ce4c-4ab2-9b0f-6f599d0bc810","title":"Episode 285: Mark 3:1–6 — Healing in the Hard Hearts? (Daily Devotional Podcast)","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/285","content_text":"Today’s episode of the 2 Minute Disciple Christian devotional podcast is a short, contemplative Christian meditation on Mark 3:1–6. We slow down with Jesus, practice daily scripture meditation, and watch Him heal a man with a deformed hand in the synagogue—right in front of His critics. 🙏\n\nEach episode follows a simple rhythm: Slow Down, Read, Notice, Reread, Meditate, Respond, and Exercise. In this passage, Jesus notices both the man’s broken hand and the religious leaders’ hard hearts. They are watching Him closely, not to learn, but to accuse. Jesus brings the man to the center and asks a piercing question: “Does the law permit good deeds on the Sabbath, or is it a day for doing evil? Is this a day to save life or to destroy it?” ❤️\n\nMark tells us that Jesus is angry and deeply saddened by their hard hearts. Yet in that tension, He still chooses to heal: “Hold out your hand.” The hand is restored—but instead of rejoicing, the Pharisees begin plotting how to kill Him.\n\nTogether, we reflect on this question: Where is Jesus inviting me to let Him soften places in my heart that have become rigid, critical, or resistant to His compassion?\n\nIf you’re looking for a Bible podcast that fits into a busy day, this short Christian devotional will help you create a quiet time with Jesus, grow in Christian discipleship, and deepen your spiritual formation through scripture meditation and contemplative prayer. ✝️\n\nKey themes in this episode:\n\nMark 3:1–6 devotional 📖\nJesus healing the man with the withered / deformed hand ✋\nHealing in the midst of hard hearts and criticism 💔➡️💗\nGood deeds on the Sabbath and saving life rather than destroying it 🌿\nLetting Jesus soften rigid, critical, or resistant places in our hearts 😌\nTake two minutes with Jesus today—slow down, listen, and let Him soften your heart. 🌅\n\n📖Follow Along \n🎁VIP","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eToday’s episode of the 2 Minute Disciple Christian devotional podcast is a short, contemplative Christian meditation on Mark 3:1–6. We slow down with Jesus, practice daily scripture meditation, and watch Him heal a man with a deformed hand in the synagogue—right in front of His critics. 🙏\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach episode follows a simple rhythm: Slow Down, Read, Notice, Reread, Meditate, Respond, and Exercise. In this passage, Jesus notices both the man’s broken hand and the religious leaders’ hard hearts. They are watching Him closely, not to learn, but to accuse. Jesus brings the man to the center and asks a piercing question: “Does the law permit good deeds on the Sabbath, or is it a day for doing evil? Is this a day to save life or to destroy it?” ❤️\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMark tells us that Jesus is angry and deeply saddened by their hard hearts. Yet in that tension, He still chooses to heal: “Hold out your hand.” The hand is restored—but instead of rejoicing, the Pharisees begin plotting how to kill Him.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, we reflect on this question: Where is Jesus inviting me to let Him soften places in my heart that have become rigid, critical, or resistant to His compassion?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re looking for a Bible podcast that fits into a busy day, this short Christian devotional will help you create a quiet time with Jesus, grow in Christian discipleship, and deepen your spiritual formation through scripture meditation and contemplative prayer. ✝️\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey themes in this episode:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMark 3:1–6 devotional 📖\u003cbr\u003e\nJesus healing the man with the withered / deformed hand ✋\u003cbr\u003e\nHealing in the midst of hard hearts and criticism 💔➡️💗\u003cbr\u003e\nGood deeds on the Sabbath and saving life rather than destroying it 🌿\u003cbr\u003e\nLetting Jesus soften rigid, critical, or resistant places in our hearts 😌\u003cbr\u003e\nTake two minutes with Jesus today—slow down, listen, and let Him soften your heart. 🌅\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day78mark316healinginthehardhearts\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n🎁\u003ca href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eVIP\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This episode of the 2 Minute Disciple Christian devotional podcast is a short, contemplative Christian meditation on Mark 3:1–6. We slow down with Jesus, sit with Him in the synagogue, and watch as He heals a man with a withered hand while confronting the hard hearts of the Pharisees. 🙏 Perfect for busy Christians who want daily scripture meditation, deeper spiritual formation, and space for Jesus to soften critical or resistant places in the heart. ✝️","date_published":"2026-03-19T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/fc3bdc18-ce4c-4ab2-9b0f-6f599d0bc810.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5274559,"duration_in_seconds":438}]},{"id":"8cfc0e7f-ab8b-4755-ba3b-c1c5ad3f2b27","title":"Episode 284: Luke 6:1–5 — The Son of Man and the Sabbath (Daily Devotional Podcast)","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/284","content_text":"Today’s episode of the 2 Minute Disciple Christian devotional podcast is a short, contemplative Christian meditation on Luke 6:1–5. We slow down with Jesus, practice daily scripture meditation, and hear Him say again, “The Son of Man is Lord, even over the Sabbath.” 🙏\n\nEach episode follows a simple rhythm: Slow Down, Read, Notice, Reread, Meditate, Respond, and Exercise. In this passage, Luke shows us Jesus and His disciples walking through grainfields on the Sabbath, casually rubbing grain between their fingers to eat. The Pharisees see law-breaking, but Jesus points them back to Scripture and to God’s heart in times of need. ❤️\n\nThe Sabbath is not only about a day; it’s about who defines rest, worship, and what is truly good. Jesus claims that authority. To walk with Him—even in something as ordinary as a field on the Sabbath—is to be in step with the Lord of rest.\n\nTogether, we reflect on this question: What would it look like for me to walk through my day—my work, my rest, my routines—with Jesus as Lord over all of it?\n\nIf you’re looking for a Bible podcast that fits into a busy day, this short Christian devotional will help you create a quiet time with Jesus, grow in Christian discipleship, and deepen your spiritual formation through scripture meditation and contemplative prayer. ✝️\n\nKey themes in this episode:\n\nLuke 6:1–5 devotional 📖\n“The Son of Man is Lord, even over the Sabbath” 🙌\nWalking with Jesus through ordinary moments 🚶‍♂️\nRest, worship, and daily life under His Lordship 🌿\nChristian mindfulness and grateful awareness of God’s presence\nTake two minutes with Jesus today—slow down, listen, and keep walking with Him. 🌅\n📖Follow Along\n🎁VIP","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eToday’s episode of the 2 Minute Disciple Christian devotional podcast is a short, contemplative Christian meditation on Luke 6:1–5. We slow down with Jesus, practice daily scripture meditation, and hear Him say again, “The Son of Man is Lord, even over the Sabbath.” 🙏\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach episode follows a simple rhythm: Slow Down, Read, Notice, Reread, Meditate, Respond, and Exercise. In this passage, Luke shows us Jesus and His disciples walking through grainfields on the Sabbath, casually rubbing grain between their fingers to eat. The Pharisees see law-breaking, but Jesus points them back to Scripture and to God’s heart in times of need. ❤️\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sabbath is not only about a day; it’s about who defines rest, worship, and what is truly good. Jesus claims that authority. To walk with Him—even in something as ordinary as a field on the Sabbath—is to be in step with the Lord of rest.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, we reflect on this question: What would it look like for me to walk through my day—my work, my rest, my routines—with Jesus as Lord over all of it?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re looking for a Bible podcast that fits into a busy day, this short Christian devotional will help you create a quiet time with Jesus, grow in Christian discipleship, and deepen your spiritual formation through scripture meditation and contemplative prayer. ✝️\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKey themes in this episode:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLuke 6:1–5 devotional 📖\u003cbr\u003e\n“The Son of Man is Lord, even over the Sabbath” 🙌\u003cbr\u003e\nWalking with Jesus through ordinary moments 🚶‍♂️\u003cbr\u003e\nRest, worship, and daily life under His Lordship 🌿\u003cbr\u003e\nChristian mindfulness and grateful awareness of God’s presence\u003cbr\u003e\nTake two minutes with Jesus today—slow down, listen, and keep walking with Him. 🌅\u003cbr\u003e\n📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day77luke615thesonofmanandthesabbath\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n🎁\u003ca href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eVIP\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This episode of the 2 Minute Disciple Christian devotional podcast is a short, contemplative Christian meditation on Luke 6:1–5. We slow down with Jesus, practice scripture meditation and lectio divina–style reflection, and listen as He declares, “The Son of Man is Lord, even over the Sabbath.” 🙏 Perfect for busy Christians who want a daily scripture meditation, a quiet walk with Jesus in the ordinary moments, and a deeper journey of discipleship and spiritual formation. ✝️","date_published":"2026-03-18T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/8cfc0e7f-ab8b-4755-ba3b-c1c5ad3f2b27.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4771441,"duration_in_seconds":396}]},{"id":"0f0a34b9-3fd5-4556-80a5-6660ccd76b8c","title":"Episode 282: Matthew 12:1–8 — Mercy Over Sacrifice (Daily Devotional Podcast)","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/282","content_text":"Today’s episode of the 2 Minute Disciple Christian devotional podcast is a short, contemplative Christian meditation on Matthew 12:1–8. We slow down with Jesus, practice daily scripture meditation, and reflect on His words, “I want you to show mercy, not offer sacrifices.” 🙏\n\nEach episode follows a simple rhythm: Slow Down, Read, Notice, Reread, Meditate, Respond, and Exercise. In this passage, Jesus confronts the Pharisees and reveals that the Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath and greater than the temple. Together, we explore what it means to choose mercy over legalism and to stop “condemning the innocent” in our thoughts and words. ❤️\n\nIf you’re looking for a Bible podcast that fits into a busy day, this short Christian devotional will help you create a quiet time with Jesus, grow in Christian discipleship, and deepen your spiritual formation through scripture meditation and contemplative prayer. ✝️\n\nKey themes in this episode:\n\nMatthew 12:1–8 devotional 📖\n“Mercy over sacrifice” and “show mercy not sacrifice” 💗\nWalking with Jesus in daily life 🚶‍♂️\nChristian mindfulness and slowing down 🌿\nLectio divina–style reflection on scripture 📜\nTake two minutes with Jesus today—slow down, listen, and keep walking with Him. 🌅\n📱Download Wallpaper\n📖Follow Along\n🎁VIP","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eToday’s episode of the 2 Minute Disciple Christian devotional podcast is a short, contemplative Christian meditation on Matthew 12:1–8. We slow down with Jesus, practice daily scripture meditation, and reflect on His words, “I want you to show mercy, not offer sacrifices.” 🙏\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach episode follows a simple rhythm: Slow Down, Read, Notice, Reread, Meditate, Respond, and Exercise. In this passage, Jesus confronts the Pharisees and reveals that the Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath and greater than the temple. Together, we explore what it means to choose mercy over legalism and to stop “condemning the innocent” in our thoughts and words. ❤️\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re looking for a Bible podcast that fits into a busy day, this short Christian devotional will help you create a quiet time with Jesus, grow in Christian discipleship, and deepen your spiritual formation through scripture meditation and contemplative prayer. ✝️\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKey themes in this episode:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMatthew 12:1–8 devotional 📖\u003cbr\u003e\n“Mercy over sacrifice” and “show mercy not sacrifice” 💗\u003cbr\u003e\nWalking with Jesus in daily life 🚶‍♂️\u003cbr\u003e\nChristian mindfulness and slowing down 🌿\u003cbr\u003e\nLectio divina–style reflection on scripture 📜\u003cbr\u003e\nTake two minutes with Jesus today—slow down, listen, and keep walking with Him. 🌅\u003cbr\u003e\n📱\u003ca href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v-Tw_PHtRGVZwHHN_lO372rzachf2mEU/view?usp=share_link\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eDownload Wallpaper\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day76matthew1218mercyoversacrifice\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n🎁\u003ca href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eVIP\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This episode of the 2 Minute Disciple Christian devotional podcast is a short, contemplative Christian meditation on Matthew 12:1–8. We slow down with Jesus, practice scripture meditation and lectio divina–style reflection, and listen to His call to “show mercy, not sacrifice.” Perfect for busy Christians who want a daily scripture meditation, quiet time with Jesus, and a deeper walk of discipleship and spiritual formation.","date_published":"2026-03-17T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/0f0a34b9-3fd5-4556-80a5-6660ccd76b8c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5605583,"duration_in_seconds":466}]},{"id":"7879c190-5cc0-4d03-9fb8-98e7537658d9","title":"Episode 283: Mark 2:23–28 — Lord of the Sabbath (Daily Devotional Podcast","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/283","content_text":"Today’s episode of the 2 Minute Disciple Christian devotional podcast is a short, contemplative Christian meditation on Mark 2:23–28. We slow down with Jesus, practice daily scripture meditation, and listen as He declares, “The Sabbath was made to meet the needs of people, and not people to meet the requirements of the Sabbath… So the Son of Man is Lord, even over the Sabbath!” 🙏\n\nEach episode follows a simple rhythm: Slow Down, Read, Notice, Reread, Meditate, Respond, and Exercise. In this passage, the disciples are simply picking grain on the Sabbath, and the Pharisees see it as breaking the law. Jesus responds with Scripture and a powerful principle: God’s gift of rest was meant to bless people, not crush them under burdens. ❤️\n\nTogether, we reflect on how we sometimes turn God’s good gifts—like rest, Scripture, or spiritual practices—into pressure and performance, instead of places to meet Jesus, the Lord of the Sabbath.\n\nIf you’re looking for a Bible podcast that fits into a busy day, this short Christian devotional will help you create a quiet time with Jesus, grow in Christian discipleship, and deepen your spiritual formation through scripture meditation and contemplative prayer. ✝️\n\nKey themes in this episode:\n\nMark 2:23–28 devotional 📖\n“The Son of Man is Lord, even over the Sabbath” 🙌\nThe Sabbath was made for people, not people for the Sabbath 🌿\nFinding true rest in Jesus, the Lord of the Sabbath 😌\nChristian mindfulness and slowing down in God’s presence\nTake two minutes with Jesus today—slow down, listen, and keep walking with Him. 🌅\n📖Follow Along\n🎁VIP","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eToday’s episode of the 2 Minute Disciple Christian devotional podcast is a short, contemplative Christian meditation on Mark 2:23–28. We slow down with Jesus, practice daily scripture meditation, and listen as He declares, “The Sabbath was made to meet the needs of people, and not people to meet the requirements of the Sabbath… So the Son of Man is Lord, even over the Sabbath!” 🙏\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach episode follows a simple rhythm: Slow Down, Read, Notice, Reread, Meditate, Respond, and Exercise. In this passage, the disciples are simply picking grain on the Sabbath, and the Pharisees see it as breaking the law. Jesus responds with Scripture and a powerful principle: God’s gift of rest was meant to bless people, not crush them under burdens. ❤️\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, we reflect on how we sometimes turn God’s good gifts—like rest, Scripture, or spiritual practices—into pressure and performance, instead of places to meet Jesus, the Lord of the Sabbath.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re looking for a Bible podcast that fits into a busy day, this short Christian devotional will help you create a quiet time with Jesus, grow in Christian discipleship, and deepen your spiritual formation through scripture meditation and contemplative prayer. ✝️\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey themes in this episode:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMark 2:23–28 devotional 📖\u003cbr\u003e\n“The Son of Man is Lord, even over the Sabbath” 🙌\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Sabbath was made for people, not people for the Sabbath 🌿\u003cbr\u003e\nFinding true rest in Jesus, the Lord of the Sabbath 😌\u003cbr\u003e\nChristian mindfulness and slowing down in God’s presence\u003cbr\u003e\nTake two minutes with Jesus today—slow down, listen, and keep walking with Him. 🌅\u003cbr\u003e\n📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day75mark22328lordofthesabbath\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n🎁\u003ca href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eVIP\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This episode of the 2 Minute Disciple Christian devotional podcast is a short, contemplative Christian meditation on Mark 2:23–28. We slow down with Jesus, practice scripture meditation and lectio divina–style reflection, and reflect on His words, “The Son of Man is Lord, even over the Sabbath.” 🙏 Perfect for busy Christians who long for true rest in Jesus, daily scripture meditation, and a deeper walk of discipleship and spiritual formation. ✝️","date_published":"2026-03-16T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/7879c190-5cc0-4d03-9fb8-98e7537658d9.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5167666,"duration_in_seconds":429}]},{"id":"934f2ef6-3536-4e60-b626-81813ec1c318","title":"Episode 281: John 5:41–47 — The Praise We Seek (Daily Devotional Podcast)","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/281","content_text":"In John 5:41–47 (NLT), Jesus exposes the heart issue behind unbelief: people are busy honoring one another but don’t care about the honor that comes from God. He says, “Your approval means nothing to me,” and explains that Moses himself wrote about Him.\n🎯Today, we let Jesus’ words search our motives and invite us to live more for God’s approval than for human praise.\n\n📖Follow Along\n🎁VIP","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn John 5:41–47 (NLT), Jesus exposes the heart issue behind unbelief: people are busy honoring one another but don’t care about the honor that comes from God. He says, “Your approval means nothing to me,” and explains that Moses himself wrote about Him.\u003cbr\u003e\n🎯Today, we let Jesus’ words search our motives and invite us to live more for God’s approval than for human praise.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day74john54147thepraiseweseek\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n🎁\u003ca href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eVIP\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This contemplative devotional episode reflects on John 5:41–47 in the New Living Translation (NLT). Jesus confronts religious leaders who reject Him while craving one another’s approval. He says that if they truly believed Moses, they would believe Him, because Moses wrote about Him.\r\nHost Nick Oyler helps listeners examine where they might be chasing human approval more than God’s honor. A simple “prayer in the moment” practice after conversations helps re‑orient our hearts toward God’s opinion above all.","date_published":"2026-03-15T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/934f2ef6-3536-4e60-b626-81813ec1c318.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5221896,"duration_in_seconds":434}]},{"id":"d4bf0aa7-4534-4841-bf24-26b4cb95f509","title":"Episode 280: John 5:39–40 — Coming to Jesus (Daily Devotional Podcast)","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/280","content_text":"In John 5:39–40 (NLT), Jesus tells Bible‑loving people, “You search the Scriptures because you think they give you eternal life. But the Scriptures point to me! Yet you refuse to come to me to receive this life.”\n🎯Today, we consider the danger of stopping at information and how Scripture is meant to lead us into a living relationship with Jesus Himself.\n\n📖Follow Along\n🎁VIP","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn John 5:39–40 (NLT), Jesus tells Bible‑loving people, “You search the Scriptures because you think they give you eternal life. But the Scriptures point to me! Yet you refuse to come to me to receive this life.”\u003cbr\u003e\n🎯Today, we consider the danger of stopping at information and how Scripture is meant to lead us into a living relationship with Jesus Himself.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day73john53940comingtojesus\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n🎁\u003ca href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eVIP\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This contemplative devotional episode reflects on John 5:39–40 in the New Living Translation (NLT). Jesus confronts religious leaders who diligently study Scripture but refuse to come to Him for life.\r\nHost Nick Oyler invites listeners to examine their own relationship with the Bible and to let Scripture become a doorway into deeper encounter with Christ, rather than an end in itself. A “faith sharing” practice helps you pass along a truth from today’s reading to someone else.","date_published":"2026-03-14T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/d4bf0aa7-4534-4841-bf24-26b4cb95f509.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4164564,"duration_in_seconds":346}]},{"id":"06978b27-61be-472a-a208-106015dec9e4","title":"Episode 279: John 5:31–38 — Testimony About Jesus (Daily Devotional Podcast)","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/279","content_text":"In John 5:31–38 (NLT), Jesus talks about the witnesses that testify about Him—John the Baptist, His own works, and the Father Himself. Yet He tells the religious leaders that they don’t have God’s message in their hearts because they refuse to believe in the One He sent.\n🎯Today, we reflect on the different ways God has testified to us about Jesus and how we are responding.\n\n📖Follow Along\n🎁VIP","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn John 5:31–38 (NLT), Jesus talks about the witnesses that testify about Him—John the Baptist, His own works, and the Father Himself. Yet He tells the religious leaders that they don’t have God’s message in their hearts because they refuse to believe in the One He sent.\u003cbr\u003e\n🎯Today, we reflect on the different ways God has testified to us about Jesus and how we are responding.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day72john53138testimonyaboutjesus\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n🎁\u003ca href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eVIP\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"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.\r\nHost 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.","date_published":"2026-03-13T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/06978b27-61be-472a-a208-106015dec9e4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5281455,"duration_in_seconds":439}]},{"id":"15a86490-7c11-4f0c-9e12-807d4ef0d010","title":"Episode 278: John 5:24–30 — From Death to Life (Daily Devotional Podcast)","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/278","content_text":"In John 5:24–30 (NLT), Jesus promises that those who listen to His message and believe in the Father already have eternal life—they have “passed from death into life.” He also speaks of His authority to judge and His power to call the dead to life.\n🎯Today, we reflect on the weight and comfort of Jesus’ words and what it means to live as someone already brought from death to life.\n\n📖Follow Along\n🎁VIP","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn John 5:24–30 (NLT), Jesus promises that those who listen to His message and believe in the Father already have eternal life—they have “passed from death into life.” He also speaks of His authority to judge and His power to call the dead to life.\u003cbr\u003e\n🎯Today, we reflect on the weight and comfort of Jesus’ words and what it means to live as someone already brought from death to life.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day71john52430fromdeathtolife\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n🎁\u003ca href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eVIP\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"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.\r\nHost 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.","date_published":"2026-03-12T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/15a86490-7c11-4f0c-9e12-807d4ef0d010.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4999823,"duration_in_seconds":415}]},{"id":"79181763-013d-48b7-a7ee-0e7a1024ccf5","title":"Episode 277: John 5:22–23 — Honoring the Son (Daily Devotional Podcast)","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/277","content_text":"In John 5:22–23 (NLT), Jesus reveals that the Father has given Him “absolute authority to judge” so that everyone will honor the Son just as they honor the Father.\n🎯Today, we slow down to consider what it really means to honor Jesus—not just with words, but with our attention, choices, and gratitude.\n\n📖Follow Along\n🎁VIP","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn John 5:22–23 (NLT), Jesus reveals that the Father has given Him “absolute authority to judge” so that everyone will honor the Son just as they honor the Father.\u003cbr\u003e\n🎯Today, we slow down to consider what it really means to honor Jesus—not just with words, but with our attention, choices, and gratitude.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day70john52223honoringtheson\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n🎁\u003ca href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eVIP\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"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.\r\nHost 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.","date_published":"2026-03-11T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/79181763-013d-48b7-a7ee-0e7a1024ccf5.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4358112,"duration_in_seconds":362}]},{"id":"fa9ee930-8495-40a6-a648-6ffb94c966a5","title":"Episode 276: John 5:19–21 — Seeing What the Father Does (Daily Devotional Podcast)","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/276","content_text":"We listen to Jesus describe His relationship with the Father in John 5:19–21 (NLT): “The Son can do nothing by himself. He does only what he sees the Father doing.” The Father loves the Son, shows Him what He’s doing, and the Son gives life just as the Father does.\n🎯Today, we reflect on what it means to move from striving to listening and to live more in step with the Father’s work.\n\n📖Follow Along\n🎁VIP","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe listen to Jesus describe His relationship with the Father in John 5:19–21 (NLT): “The Son can do nothing by himself. He does only what he sees the Father doing.” The Father loves the Son, shows Him what He’s doing, and the Son gives life just as the Father does.\u003cbr\u003e\n🎯Today, we reflect on what it means to move from striving to listening and to live more in step with the Father’s work.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day69john51921seeingwhatthefatherdoes\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n🎁\u003ca href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eVIP\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"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.\r\nListeners 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.","date_published":"2026-03-10T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/fa9ee930-8495-40a6-a648-6ffb94c966a5.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5064848,"duration_in_seconds":421}]},{"id":"dfddc93e-a296-49f3-8c47-d0ac23b1a659","title":"Episode 275: John 5:16–18 — A Different Kind of Work","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/275","content_text":"We see the growing conflict around Jesus in John 5:16–18 (NLT). After healing on the Sabbath, Jesus is harassed by the Jewish leaders, and He replies, “My Father is always working, and so am I.”\n🎯Today, we reflect on what it means that the Father and the Son are always at work—even when we don’t understand or when their work disrupts our expectations.\n📖Follow Along\n🎁VIP","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe see the growing conflict around Jesus in John 5:16–18 (NLT). After healing on the Sabbath, Jesus is harassed by the Jewish leaders, and He replies, “My Father is always working, and so am I.”\u003cbr\u003e\n🎯Today, we reflect on what it means that the Father and the Son are always at work—even when we don’t understand or when their work disrupts our expectations.\u003cbr\u003e\n📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day68john51618adifferentkindofwork\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n🎁\u003ca href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eVIP\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"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.”\r\nListeners 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.","date_published":"2026-03-09T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/dfddc93e-a296-49f3-8c47-d0ac23b1a659.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4752182,"duration_in_seconds":394}]},{"id":"ab1dc2e1-0a9f-4252-9af9-b6e952ea2f4a","title":"Episode 274: John 5:13–15 — Found and Warned in Love","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/274","content_text":"We follow the healed man from the pool of Bethesda into the Temple in John 5:13–15 (NLT). Jesus finds him again and says, “Now you are well; so stop sinning, or something even worse may happen to you.”\n🎯Today, we consider how Jesus not only heals but also calls us into a different way of life in response to His grace.\n📖Follow Along\n\n🎁VIP","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe follow the healed man from the pool of Bethesda into the Temple in John 5:13–15 (NLT). Jesus finds him again and says, “Now you are well; so stop sinning, or something even worse may happen to you.”\u003cbr\u003e\n🎯Today, we consider how Jesus not only heals but also calls us into a different way of life in response to His grace.\u003cbr\u003e\n📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day67john51315foundandwarnedinlove\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🎁\u003ca href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eVIP\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"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.”\r\nListeners 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.","date_published":"2026-03-08T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/ab1dc2e1-0a9f-4252-9af9-b6e952ea2f4a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4531950,"duration_in_seconds":376}]},{"id":"5b239531-bbe0-4574-974e-c6b828566b0b","title":"Episode 273: John 5:10–12 — When Obedience Offends (Daily Devotional Podcast)","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/273","content_text":"We listen in as the healed man from the pool of Bethesda is confronted by religious leaders in John 5:10–12 (NLT). Instead of celebrating his healing, they criticize him for carrying his mat on the Sabbath.\n🎯Today, we reflect on how easy it is to focus on rules and miss the miracle—and how obedience to Jesus sometimes offends the expectations of others.\n📖Follow Along\n🎁VIP","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe listen in as the healed man from the pool of Bethesda is confronted by religious leaders in John 5:10–12 (NLT). Instead of celebrating his healing, they criticize him for carrying his mat on the Sabbath.\u003cbr\u003e\n🎯Today, we reflect on how easy it is to focus on rules and miss the miracle—and how obedience to Jesus sometimes offends the expectations of others.\u003cbr\u003e\n📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day66john51012whenobedienceoffends\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n🎁\u003ca href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eVIP\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"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.\r\nListeners 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.","date_published":"2026-03-07T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/5b239531-bbe0-4574-974e-c6b828566b0b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4834311,"duration_in_seconds":401}]},{"id":"98f33566-9791-4788-af6e-215e9a075a1f","title":"Episode 272: John 5:7–9 — Get Up, Pick Up, Walk (Daily Devotional Podcast)","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/272","content_text":"We continue the story at the pool of Bethesda with John 5:7–9 (NLT). After explaining why he “can’t” be healed, the man hears Jesus say, “Stand up, pick up your mat, and walk!” Instantly, he is healed.\n🎯Today, we listen for the places in our own lives where we feel stuck in “I can’t,” and we ask what it might look like to respond to Jesus’ call to get up and walk.\n\n📖Follow Along\n🎁VIP","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe continue the story at the pool of Bethesda with John 5:7–9 (NLT). After explaining why he “can’t” be healed, the man hears Jesus say, “Stand up, pick up your mat, and walk!” Instantly, he is healed.\u003cbr\u003e\n🎯Today, we listen for the places in our own lives where we feel stuck in “I can’t,” and we ask what it might look like to respond to Jesus’ call to get up and walk.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day65john579getuppickupwalk\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n🎁\u003ca href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eVIP\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"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!”\r\nYou’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.","date_published":"2026-03-06T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/98f33566-9791-4788-af6e-215e9a075a1f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4710177,"duration_in_seconds":391}]},{"id":"c26b19f3-4d0d-4773-9a78-561337d3d351","title":"Episode 271: John 5:1–6 — Do You Want to Be Well? (Daily Devotional Podcast)","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/271","content_text":"We step into the scene at the pool of Bethesda in John 5:1–6 (NLT), where crowds of sick people are waiting for healing. Jesus notices one man who has been sick for thirty‑eight years and asks him a piercing question: “Would you like to get well?”\n🎯Today, we slow down and let that same question search our own hearts.\n\n📖Follow Along","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe step into the scene at the pool of Bethesda in John 5:1–6 (NLT), where crowds of sick people are waiting for healing. Jesus notices one man who has been sick for thirty‑eight years and asks him a piercing question: “Would you like to get well?”\u003cbr\u003e\n🎯Today, we slow down and let that same question search our own hearts.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day64john516doyouwanttobewell\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"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?”\r\nYou’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.","date_published":"2026-03-05T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/c26b19f3-4d0d-4773-9a78-561337d3d351.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4933681,"duration_in_seconds":410}]},{"id":"019cfe82-165e-4bce-a54c-da901a8d0899","title":"Episode 270: Mark 2:18–22 — New Wine, New Hearts (Daily Devotional Podcast)","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/270","content_text":"Today we listen to Jesus explain why His disciples don’t fast like others do (Mark 2:18–22, NLT). With images of a wedding feast, torn cloth, and new wine in new wineskins, Jesus reveals that His presence changes everything.\nWe slow down to ask: Where is Jesus inviting me to become “new wineskin” and make room for what He’s doing now?\n\n📖Follow Along","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eToday we listen to Jesus explain why His disciples don’t fast like others do (Mark 2:18–22, NLT). With images of a wedding feast, torn cloth, and new wine in new wineskins, Jesus reveals that His presence changes everything.\u003cbr\u003e\nWe slow down to ask: Where is Jesus inviting me to become “new wineskin” and make room for what He’s doing now?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day63mark21822newwinenewhearts\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"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.\r\nYou’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.","date_published":"2026-03-04T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/019cfe82-165e-4bce-a54c-da901a8d0899.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4988988,"duration_in_seconds":414}]},{"id":"7036f955-9348-4ce6-8630-f8f6ca7e9de6","title":"Episode 269: Mark 2:13–17 — Called in the Middle of Life (Daily Devotional Podcast)","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/269","content_text":"In this episode, we watch Jesus call Levi, a tax collector, right in the middle of his workday (Mark 2:13–17, NLT). Levi leaves his booth to follow Jesus and then opens his home so that other “disreputable sinners” can meet Him too.\nTogether, we reflect on how Jesus calls us not after we’ve cleaned up our lives, but in the middle of them—and what it might mean to open our own “table” to others.\n📖Follow Along\n⭐️Review\n🎁VIP","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this episode, we watch Jesus call Levi, a tax collector, right in the middle of his workday (Mark 2:13–17, NLT). Levi leaves his booth to follow Jesus and then opens his home so that other “disreputable sinners” can meet Him too.\u003cbr\u003e\nTogether, we reflect on how Jesus calls us not after we’ve cleaned up our lives, but in the middle of them—and what it might mean to open our own “table” to others.\u003cbr\u003e\n📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day62mark21317calledinthemiddleoflife\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n⭐️\u003ca href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-minute-disciple-daily-devotional-podcast/id1598029074?i=1000752257014\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eReview\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n🎁\u003ca href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eVIP\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"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.\r\nWe 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.","date_published":"2026-03-03T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/7036f955-9348-4ce6-8630-f8f6ca7e9de6.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5270888,"duration_in_seconds":438}]},{"id":"62a80d50-0ca0-40f8-be64-eb64f7f572cc","title":"Episode 268: Luke 5:17–26 — Faith That Breaks Through (Daily Devotional Podcast)","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/268","content_text":"In this episode, we enter the story of friends who refused to let anything keep them from bringing a paralyzed man to Jesus (Luke 5:17–26, NLT). We watch them climb the roof, remove tiles, and lower their friend right in front of Jesus—and we hear how Jesus responds to their faith with forgiveness and healing.\nTogether, we reflect on who we might be called to carry to Jesus, and where we might need to let others carry us.\n📖Follow Along\n⭐️Review\n🎁https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this episode, we enter the story of friends who refused to let anything keep them from bringing a paralyzed man to Jesus (Luke 5:17–26, NLT). We watch them climb the roof, remove tiles, and lower their friend right in front of Jesus—and we hear how Jesus responds to their faith with forgiveness and healing.\u003cbr\u003e\nTogether, we reflect on who we might be called to carry to Jesus, and where we might need to let others carry us.\u003cbr\u003e\n📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day61luke51726faiththatbreaksthrough\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n⭐️\u003ca href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-minute-disciple-daily-devotional-podcast/id1598029074\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eReview\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n🎁\u003ca href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"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.\r\nWe 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.","date_published":"2026-03-02T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/62a80d50-0ca0-40f8-be64-eb64f7f572cc.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5927105,"duration_in_seconds":492}]},{"id":"6a445a3e-506a-42e0-aa47-4424b8a54501","title":"Episode 267: Matthew 9:1–8 — Authority to Forgive and Heal (Daily Devotional Podcast)","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/267","content_text":"In Matthew 9:1–8, Jesus forgives a paralyzed man’s sins and heals his body, revealing His divine authority. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites us to trust His authority to forgive and heal our deepest wounds.\n🎯 Exercise:\nMat to Mission — Share a story of how Jesus has forgiven or healed you, pointing someone to His authority and compassion.\n\n📖Follow Along\n⭐️Review\n🎁VIP\n🖍️Coloring Page","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn Matthew 9:1–8, Jesus forgives a paralyzed man’s sins and heals his body, revealing His divine authority. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites us to trust His authority to forgive and heal our deepest wounds.\u003cbr\u003e\n🎯 Exercise:\u003cbr\u003e\nMat to Mission — Share a story of how Jesus has forgiven or healed you, pointing someone to His authority and compassion.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day60matthew918authoritytoforgiveandheal\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n⭐️\u003ca href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-minute-disciple-daily-devotional-podcast/id1598029074\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eReview\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n🎁\u003ca href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eVIP\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n🖍️\u003ca href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1e01817yZd8obqcVBF8IUhnuzoqPEABH2/view?usp=share_link\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eColoring Page\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Matthew 9:1–8 shows Jesus’ authority to forgive sins and heal. This devotional encourages listeners to trust Him fully and share their testimony.","date_published":"2026-03-01T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/6a445a3e-506a-42e0-aa47-4424b8a54501.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5629406,"duration_in_seconds":468}]},{"id":"05f37fbd-2e27-40f9-b71e-79ce40612399","title":"Episode 266: Mark 2:6–12 — Authority to Forgive and Heal (Daily Devotional Podcast)","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/266","content_text":"In Mark 2:7–12, Jesus forgives a paralyzed man’s sins and heals his body, revealing His divine authority. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites us to trust His authority to forgive and heal our deepest wounds.\n🎯 Exercise:\nMat to Mission — Share a story of how Jesus has forgiven or healed you, pointing someone to His authority.\n\n📖Follow Along\n⭐️Review\n🎁VIP","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn Mark 2:7–12, Jesus forgives a paralyzed man’s sins and heals his body, revealing His divine authority. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites us to trust His authority to forgive and heal our deepest wounds.\u003cbr\u003e\n🎯 Exercise:\u003cbr\u003e\nMat to Mission — Share a story of how Jesus has forgiven or healed you, pointing someone to His authority.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day59mark2612authoritytoforgiveandheal\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n⭐️\u003ca href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-minute-disciple-daily-devotional-podcast/id1598029074?i=1000751334965\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eReview\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n🎁\u003ca href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eVIP\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Mark 2:7–12 shows Jesus’ authority to forgive sins and heal. This devotional encourages listeners to trust Him fully and share their testimony.","date_published":"2026-02-28T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/05f37fbd-2e27-40f9-b71e-79ce40612399.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4380681,"duration_in_seconds":364}]},{"id":"80398f5d-d7ad-44a8-9552-b572e267968d","title":"Episode 265: Mark 2:1–5 — Faith That Finds a Way\u2028 (Daily Devotional Podcast)","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/265","content_text":"In Mark 2:1-5, friends dig through a roof to bring a paralyzed man to Jesus. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional challenges us to have faith that finds a way past obstacles.\n🎯 Exercise:\nBreak Through — Identify a barrier keeping someone from Jesus and take a step to help remove it.\n📖Follow Along\n⭐️Review\n🎁VIP","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn Mark 2:1-5, friends dig through a roof to bring a paralyzed man to Jesus. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional challenges us to have faith that finds a way past obstacles.\u003cbr\u003e\n🎯 Exercise:\u003cbr\u003e\nBreak Through — Identify a barrier keeping someone from Jesus and take a step to help remove it.\u003cbr\u003e\n📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day58mark215faiththatfindsaway\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n⭐️\u003ca href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-minute-disciple-daily-devotional-podcast/id1598029074\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eReview\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n🎁\u003ca href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eVIP\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"\u2028Mark 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.","date_published":"2026-02-27T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/80398f5d-d7ad-44a8-9552-b572e267968d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5240214,"duration_in_seconds":435}]},{"id":"eb623c83-7833-4b74-978c-3393f4ebf3a6","title":"Episode 264: Luke 5:14–16 — Testimony and Time with the Father (Daily Devotional Podcast)","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/264","content_text":"In Luke 5:14–16, Jesus tells a healed man to let his restoration be a public testimony, and then withdraws to pray. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites us to live our testimony and stay rooted in prayer.\n🎯 Exercise:\nTestify in Action — Choose one action today that reflects God’s work in your life, and pair it with intentional prayer.\n\n📖Follow Along\n⭐️Review \n🎁VIP","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn Luke 5:14–16, Jesus tells a healed man to let his restoration be a public testimony, and then withdraws to pray. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites us to live our testimony and stay rooted in prayer.\u003cbr\u003e\n🎯 Exercise:\u003cbr\u003e\nTestify in Action — Choose one action today that reflects God’s work in your life, and pair it with intentional prayer.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day57luke51416testimonyandtimewiththefather\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n⭐️\u003ca href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-minute-disciple-daily-devotional-podcast/id1598029074\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eReview \u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n🎁\u003ca href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eVIP\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"\u2028Luke 5:14–16 shows the balance of living your testimony and staying connected to God in prayer. This devotional encourages listeners to do both.","date_published":"2026-02-26T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/eb623c83-7833-4b74-978c-3393f4ebf3a6.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4736503,"duration_in_seconds":393}]},{"id":"69996e68-1e0d-4684-ae14-c4d3d58f869a","title":"Episode 263: Luke 5:12–13 — A Touch That Changes Everything (Daily Devotional Podcast)","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/263","content_text":"In Luke 5:12–13, Jesus heals a man with advanced leprosy by reaching out and touching him — restoring not only his body but his dignity. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites us to let Jesus touch the “untouchable” places in our lives and to extend His love to others.\n\n🎯 Exercise:\nTouch of Love — Offer a simple touch or intentional presence to someone who may feel overlooked, affirming their value and worth.\n\n📖Follow Along\n⭐️Review\n🎁VIP","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn Luke 5:12–13, Jesus heals a man with advanced leprosy by reaching out and touching him — restoring not only his body but his dignity. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites us to let Jesus touch the “untouchable” places in our lives and to extend His love to others.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🎯 Exercise:\u003cbr\u003e\nTouch of Love — Offer a simple touch or intentional presence to someone who may feel overlooked, affirming their value and worth.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day56luke51213atouchthatchangeseverything\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n⭐️\u003ca href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-minute-disciple-daily-devotional-podcast/id1598029074\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eReview\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n🎁\u003ca href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eVIP\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Luke 5:12–13 shows Jesus touching the untouchable, bringing physical healing and emotional restoration. This devotional challenges listeners to receive His love and share it through tangible connection.","date_published":"2026-02-25T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/69996e68-1e0d-4684-ae14-c4d3d58f869a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4755277,"duration_in_seconds":395}]},{"id":"23798d38-aea9-45fc-b2fc-71c10820d050","title":"Episode 262: Matthew 8:2–4 — If You Are Willing (Daily Devotional Podcast)\u2028","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/262","content_text":"In Matthew 8:2–4, a man with leprosy kneels before Jesus, wondering if He is willing to heal. Jesus’ answer is immediate: “I am willing.” This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites us to receive His willingness in our own lives and extend it to others.\n🎯 Exercise:\nI Am Willing — Look for someone who feels overlooked or excluded, and show them kindness as a reflection of Jesus’ heart.\n\n📖Follow Along\n⭐️Review\n🎁VIP","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn Matthew 8:2–4, a man with leprosy kneels before Jesus, wondering if He is willing to heal. Jesus’ answer is immediate: “I am willing.” This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites us to receive His willingness in our own lives and extend it to others.\u003cbr\u003e\n🎯 Exercise:\u003cbr\u003e\nI Am Willing — Look for someone who feels overlooked or excluded, and show them kindness as a reflection of Jesus’ heart.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day55matthew824ifyouarewilling\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n⭐️\u003ca href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-minute-disciple-daily-devotional-podcast/id1598029074\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eReview\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n🎁\u003ca href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eVIP\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"\u2028Matthew 8:2–4 shows Jesus healing with compassion and willingness. This devotional encourages listeners to receive His touch and share His willingness with others.","date_published":"2026-02-24T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/23798d38-aea9-45fc-b2fc-71c10820d050.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5011011,"duration_in_seconds":416}]},{"id":"437c0c92-1b2f-49f2-8ffd-7b7a3e2bb01a","title":"Episode 261: Mark 1:40–45 — Touched by Compassion (Daily Devotional Podcast)","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/261","content_text":"In Mark 1:40–45, Jesus heals a man with leprosy by touching him — an act of compassion that restores both body and dignity. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites us to receive His touch and extend it to others.\n🎯 Exercise:\nReach Out — Extend compassion to someone today through presence, touch, or intentional care.\n\n📖Follow Along\n⭐️Review\n🎁VIP","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn Mark 1:40–45, Jesus heals a man with leprosy by touching him — an act of compassion that restores both body and dignity. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites us to receive His touch and extend it to others.\u003cbr\u003e\n🎯 Exercise:\u003cbr\u003e\nReach Out — Extend compassion to someone today through presence, touch, or intentional care.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day54mark14045touchedbycompassion\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n⭐️\u003ca href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-minute-disciple-daily-devotional-podcast/id1598029074\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eReview\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n🎁\u003ca href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eVIP\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"\u2028Mark 1:40–45 shows Jesus healing with compassion. This devotional challenges listeners to receive His touch and share it with others.","date_published":"2026-02-23T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/437c0c92-1b2f-49f2-8ffd-7b7a3e2bb01a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5319243,"duration_in_seconds":442}]},{"id":"10e57e35-7535-481f-b10a-1f1b4a57a9a6","title":"Episode 260: Luke 4:42–44 — Sent for This Purpose (Devotional Podcast)","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/260","content_text":"In Luke 4:42–44, Jesus leaves the comfort of one town to preach the Good News elsewhere, staying true to His mission. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional challenges us to step beyond what’s familiar to follow God’s call.\n🎯 Exercise:\nStep Beyond — Take one step outside your comfort zone today for the sake of the Gospel.\n\n📖Follow Along\n🎁VIP\n⭐️Review","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn Luke 4:42–44, Jesus leaves the comfort of one town to preach the Good News elsewhere, staying true to His mission. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional challenges us to step beyond what’s familiar to follow God’s call.\u003cbr\u003e\n🎯 Exercise:\u003cbr\u003e\nStep Beyond — Take one step outside your comfort zone today for the sake of the Gospel.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day53luke44244sentforthispurpose\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n🎁\u003ca href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eVIP\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n⭐️\u003ca href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-minute-disciple-daily-devotional-podcast/id1598029074\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eReview\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Luke 4:42–44 shows Jesus staying focused on His mission, even when people wanted Him to stay. This devotional encourages listeners to step beyond the familiar to follow God’s call.","date_published":"2026-02-22T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/10e57e35-7535-481f-b10a-1f1b4a57a9a6.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4721736,"duration_in_seconds":392}]},{"id":"fa856982-b0f9-48d7-b972-a39d203f8875","title":"Episode 259: Matthew 4:23–25 — Healing and Hope (Daily Devotional)","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/259","content_text":"In Matthew 4:23–25, Jesus travels throughout Galilee teaching the Good News and healing every kind of sickness. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites us to receive His healing and share His hope with others.\n🎯 Exercise:\nCarry Someone — Pray for someone in need today and take a step to encourage them or point them toward Jesus.\n\n📖Follow Along\n🎁VIP\n⭐️Review","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn Matthew 4:23–25, Jesus travels throughout Galilee teaching the Good News and healing every kind of sickness. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites us to receive His healing and share His hope with others.\u003cbr\u003e\n🎯 Exercise:\u003cbr\u003e\nCarry Someone — Pray for someone in need today and take a step to encourage them or point them toward Jesus.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day52matthew42325healingandhope\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n🎁\u003ca href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eVIP\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n⭐️\u003ca href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-minute-disciple-daily-devotional-podcast/id1598029074\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eReview\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Matthew 4:23–25 shows Jesus bringing truth and healing to every person who came to Him. This devotional challenges listeners to receive His hope and share it with others.","date_published":"2026-02-21T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/fa856982-b0f9-48d7-b972-a39d203f8875.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4951665,"duration_in_seconds":411}]},{"id":"733df6a7-f44d-4ef0-8b26-104657ec981b","title":"Episode 258: Mark 1:35–39 – Solitary with the Father (Daily Devotional)","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/258","content_text":"In this 2 Minute Disciple daily devotional, we read Mark 1:35–39, where Jesus rises early to pray in a solitary place before continuing His mission. This short Christian devotional invites you to seek quiet time with the Father to find clarity, purpose, and strength.\n\n🎯 Exercise – Find Your Place: Spend a few minutes alone with God in a quiet spot today.\n\nSlow down, meet Jesus in Scripture, and follow His example of withdrawing to pray.\n\n📖Follow Along\n🎁VIP\n⭐️Review","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this 2 Minute Disciple daily devotional, we read Mark 1:35–39, where Jesus rises early to pray in a solitary place before continuing His mission. This short Christian devotional invites you to seek quiet time with the Father to find clarity, purpose, and strength.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🎯 Exercise – Find Your Place: Spend a few minutes alone with God in a quiet spot today.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSlow down, meet Jesus in Scripture, and follow His example of withdrawing to pray.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day51mark13539solitarywiththefather\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n🎁\u003ca href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eVIP\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n⭐️\u003ca href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-minute-disciple-daily-devotional-podcast/id1598029074\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eReview\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Mark 1:35–39 shows Jesus seeking solitude with the Father. This devotional encourages listeners to find their own quiet place for prayer and clarity.","date_published":"2026-02-20T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/733df6a7-f44d-4ef0-8b26-104657ec981b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5105736,"duration_in_seconds":424}]},{"id":"333482a4-d102-4f14-b3cf-d14df1f2d41d","title":"Episode 257: Luke 4:38–41 – Everyone Who Came (Daily Devotional)","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/257","content_text":"In this 2 Minute Disciple daily devotional, we walk through Luke 4:38–41, where Jesus heals Simon’s mother‑in‑law and every person brought to Him that evening. This short devotional challenges us to bring others to Jesus for His healing touch and hope.\n\n🎯 Exercise – Bring Someone: Pray for someone who needs Jesus’ touch today, and take one step to encourage or support them.\n\nSlow down, listen to Scripture, and ask Jesus whom He’s inviting you to bring to Him.\n\n📖Follow Along\n🎁VIP\n⭐️Review","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this 2 Minute Disciple daily devotional, we walk through Luke 4:38–41, where Jesus heals Simon’s mother‑in‑law and every person brought to Him that evening. This short devotional challenges us to bring others to Jesus for His healing touch and hope.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🎯 Exercise – Bring Someone: Pray for someone who needs Jesus’ touch today, and take one step to encourage or support them.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSlow down, listen to Scripture, and ask Jesus whom He’s inviting you to bring to Him.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day50luke43841everyonewhocame\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n🎁\u003ca href=\"https://studio.buymeacoffee.com/membership\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eVIP\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n⭐️\u003ca href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-minute-disciple-daily-devotional-podcast/id1598029074\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eReview\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Luke 4:38–41 shows Jesus welcoming and healing everyone who came to Him. This devotional urges listeners to help bring others to Him.","date_published":"2026-02-19T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/333482a4-d102-4f14-b3cf-d14df1f2d41d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4255784,"duration_in_seconds":353}]},{"id":"98486a7b-99e8-4088-b57e-db0a99324782","title":"Episode 256: Matthew 8:14–17 – He Took Our Burden (Daily Devotional)","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/256","content_text":"In this 2 Minute Disciple daily devotional, we read Matthew 8:14–17, where Jesus heals Peter’s mother‑in‑law and fulfills Isaiah’s prophecy that He would carry our sicknesses and burdens. This short Christian devotional invites you to lay your burdens down and trust Jesus to carry what feels too heavy.\n\n🎯 Exercise – Lay It Down: Write down a burden you’ve been carrying, pray over it, and give it to Jesus.\n\nSlow down, hear the Scripture, and let Jesus take the weight you were never meant to carry alone.\n\n📖Follow Along\n🎁VIP\n⭐️Review","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this 2 Minute Disciple daily devotional, we read Matthew 8:14–17, where Jesus heals Peter’s mother‑in‑law and fulfills Isaiah’s prophecy that He would carry our sicknesses and burdens. This short Christian devotional invites you to lay your burdens down and trust Jesus to carry what feels too heavy.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🎯 Exercise – Lay It Down: Write down a burden you’ve been carrying, pray over it, and give it to Jesus.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSlow down, hear the Scripture, and let Jesus take the weight you were never meant to carry alone.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day49matthew81417hetookourburden\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n🎁\u003ca href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eVIP\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n⭐️\u003ca href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-minute-disciple-daily-devotional-podcast/id1598029074\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eReview\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Matthew 8:14–17 shows Jesus carrying sickness and burdens. This devotional encourages listeners to give Him what feels too heavy to carry alone.","date_published":"2026-02-18T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/98486a7b-99e8-4088-b57e-db0a99324782.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4429583,"duration_in_seconds":368}]},{"id":"4ba12b4a-89dc-47d7-a2dd-1ee0fc989b7c","title":"Episode 255: Episode 48 — Mark 1:29–34 — Jesus in the House","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/255","content_text":"In Mark 1:29–34, Jesus heals Simon’s mother-in-law and ministers to a crowd gathered at the door. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional reminds us to invite Jesus into the personal spaces of our lives and watch Him work.\n🎯 Exercise:\nOpen the Door — Welcome Jesus into a specific area of your life today, and extend that welcome to someone else.\n\n📖Follow Along\n🎁VIP","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn Mark 1:29–34, Jesus heals Simon’s mother-in-law and ministers to a crowd gathered at the door. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional reminds us to invite Jesus into the personal spaces of our lives and watch Him work.\u003cbr\u003e\n🎯 Exercise:\u003cbr\u003e\nOpen the Door — Welcome Jesus into a specific area of your life today, and extend that welcome to someone else.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day48mark12934jesusinthehouse\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n🎁\u003ca href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eVIP\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"\u2028Mark 1:29–34 shows Jesus bringing healing into a home and hope to a crowd. This devotional encourages listeners to invite Him into their personal spaces.","date_published":"2026-02-17T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/4ba12b4a-89dc-47d7-a2dd-1ee0fc989b7c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4855764,"duration_in_seconds":403}]},{"id":"c52ed33b-2529-40f2-a578-0d8b3d823ce1","title":"Episode 254: Episode 47 — Luke 4:31–37 — Authority Over Darkness","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/254","content_text":"In Luke 4:31–37, Jesus demonstrates His authority over evil spirits, setting a man free with a single command. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional reminds us that the same authority is at work in our lives today.\n🎯 Exercise:\u2028Speak His Name — When fear or discouragement comes, say aloud: “Jesus, You are Lord over this.”\n\n📖Follow Along \n🎁VIP\n⭐️Review","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn Luke 4:31–37, Jesus demonstrates His authority over evil spirits, setting a man free with a single command. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional reminds us that the same authority is at work in our lives today.\u003cbr\u003e\n🎯 Exercise:\u2028Speak His Name — When fear or discouragement comes, say aloud: “Jesus, You are Lord over this.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day47luke43137authorityoverdarkness\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along \u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n🎁\u003ca href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eVIP\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n⭐️\u003ca href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-minute-disciple-daily-devotional-podcast/id1598029074?i=1000749924535\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eReview\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Luke 4:31–37 shows Jesus’ authority over darkness. This devotional encourages listeners to trust His power in their own battles.","date_published":"2026-02-16T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/c52ed33b-2529-40f2-a578-0d8b3d823ce1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5319248,"duration_in_seconds":442}]},{"id":"cf489c95-6917-4da9-ace6-d66ad20c121f","title":"Episode 253: Episode 46 — Luke 5:1–11— From Nets to Mission","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/253","content_text":"In Luke 5:1–11, Peter obeys Jesus’ command to go deeper and experiences abundance — then leaves everything to follow Him. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites us to trust Jesus in areas of disappointment and “Go Deeper” in faith today.\n\n🎯 Exercise:\n\nGo Deeper — Identify an area of disappointment or emptiness in your life. Invite Jesus into it, and take one intentional step in faith today.\n\n📖Follow Along\n🎁VIP","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn Luke 5:1–11, Peter obeys Jesus’ command to go deeper and experiences abundance — then leaves everything to follow Him. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites us to trust Jesus in areas of disappointment and “Go Deeper” in faith today.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e🎯 Exercise:\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGo Deeper\u003c/strong\u003e — Identify an area of disappointment or emptiness in your life. Invite Jesus into it, and take one intentional step in faith today.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day46luke5111fromnetstomission\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n🎁\u003ca href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eVIP\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Luke 5:1–11 shows obedience leading to abundance and mission. This devotional challenges listeners to trust Jesus in areas of disappointment and go deeper in faith.","date_published":"2026-02-15T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cf489c95-6917-4da9-ace6-d66ad20c121f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5727346,"duration_in_seconds":476}]},{"id":"3f9bdc2a-841d-4662-97fa-b1585a64c3a0","title":"Episode 252: Episode 45 — Matthew 4:18–22 — Immediately","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/252","content_text":"In Matthew 4:18–22, the first disciples immediately leave their nets to follow Jesus. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional challenges us to respond to God’s call without delay, taking a “Step Now” toward obedience today.\n\n🎯 Exercise:\n\nStep Now— Identify an area where you’ve been delaying obedience to God’s call. Take one concrete step toward it today, trusting Him with the outcome.\n📖Follow Along\n🎁VIP","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn Matthew 4:18–22, the first disciples immediately leave their nets to follow Jesus. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional challenges us to respond to God’s call without delay, taking a “Step Now” toward obedience today.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e🎯 Exercise:\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep Now\u003c/strong\u003e— Identify an area where you’ve been delaying obedience to God’s call. Take one concrete step toward it today, trusting Him with the outcome.\u003cbr\u003e\n📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day45matthew41822immediately\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n🎁\u003ca href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eVIP\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Matthew 4:18–22 emphasizes immediate obedience to Jesus’ call. This devotional urges listeners to take a step toward God’s call today without delay.","date_published":"2026-02-14T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/3f9bdc2a-841d-4662-97fa-b1585a64c3a0.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4699029,"duration_in_seconds":390}]},{"id":"bd201054-fb64-46da-add6-64c6a4f57d0f","title":"Episode 251: Episode 44 — Mark 1:16–20 — Called to Follow","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/251","content_text":"In Mark 1:16–20, Jesus calls His first disciples in the middle of their ordinary workday. With no hesitation, they drop their nets, leave behind everything familiar, and follow Him into the unknown. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites you to step into that moment, feel the weight of the choice, and take your own step of faith by “dropping your net” today.\n\n🎯 Exercise: Drop Your Net — Write down one distraction or comfort that’s keeping you from fully following Jesus. Tear it up or throw it away as a symbol of letting go.\n\n📖Follow Along\n🎁VIP","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn Mark 1:16–20, Jesus calls His first disciples in the middle of their ordinary workday. With no hesitation, they drop their nets, leave behind everything familiar, and follow Him into the unknown. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites you to step into that moment, feel the weight of the choice, and take your own step of faith by “dropping your net” today.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🎯 Exercise: Drop Your Net — Write down one distraction or comfort that’s keeping you from fully following Jesus. Tear it up or throw it away as a symbol of letting go.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day44mark11620calledtofollow\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n🎁\u003ca href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eVIP\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Mark 1:16–20 shows the disciples leaving their nets immediately to follow Jesus. This devotional challenges listeners to lay down distractions and comforts to fully follow Him.","date_published":"2026-02-13T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/bd201054-fb64-46da-add6-64c6a4f57d0f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5414674,"duration_in_seconds":450}]},{"id":"185da4e0-1829-4fab-9cf4-709e2edac005","title":"Episode 250: Episode 43 — Matthew 4:13–16 — Light in the Darkness","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/250","content_text":"In Matthew 4:13–16, Jesus fulfills Isaiah’s prophecy as the great light shining in the darkness. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites us to let His light shine into our lives and reflect it to others through even the smallest acts of kindness.\n🎯 Exercise: Acts of Kindness — Pick up something someone drops today. It may seem small, but it’s a tangible way to reflect Jesus’ light. Offer a kind word or smile as you help. If the opportunity arises, let them know you wanted to brighten their day because God’s light has brightened yours. These small mom ents can open doors for bigger conversations about the source of that light.\n\n📖Follow Along\n🎙️VIP ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn Matthew 4:13–16, Jesus fulfills Isaiah’s prophecy as the great light shining in the darkness. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites us to let His light shine into our lives and reflect it to others through even the smallest acts of kindness.\u003cbr\u003e\n🎯 Exercise: Acts of Kindness — Pick up something someone drops today. It may seem small, but it’s a tangible way to reflect Jesus’ light. Offer a kind word or smile as you help. If the opportunity arises, let them know you wanted to brighten their day because God’s light has brightened yours. These small mom ents can open doors for bigger conversations about the source of that light.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day43matthew41316lightinthedarkness\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n🎙️\u003ca href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eVIP \u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Matthew 4:13–16 reveals Jesus as the great light in dark places. This devotional challenges listeners to receive His light and reflect it through everyday acts of kindness.","date_published":"2026-02-12T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/185da4e0-1829-4fab-9cf4-709e2edac005.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4786037,"duration_in_seconds":397}]},{"id":"c87cc511-f33d-4ac1-846c-2c7b0b26150c","title":"Episode 249: Episode 42 — John 4:46–54 — Faith That Acts","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/249","content_text":"In John 4:46–54, a father believes Jesus’ words and acts before seeing the miracle. This devotional challenges us to trust and obey God’s word without waiting for proof.\n🎯 Exercise:\nSpiritual Awareness — Invite God into a task before you begin.\n\n📖Follow Along\n🎙️VIP","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn John 4:46–54, a father believes Jesus’ words and acts before seeing the miracle. This devotional challenges us to trust and obey God’s word without waiting for proof.\u003cbr\u003e\n🎯 Exercise:\u003cbr\u003e\nSpiritual Awareness — Invite God into a task before you begin.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day42john44654taiththatacts\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n🎙️\u003ca href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eVIP\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"\u2028John 4:46–54 shows faith in action as a father obeys Jesus before seeing the miracle. This devotional urges listeners to trust God’s word fully.","date_published":"2026-02-11T00:45:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/c87cc511-f33d-4ac1-846c-2c7b0b26150c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5647411,"duration_in_seconds":469}]},{"id":"c32a80bb-0e89-4f82-bafd-8b1ee4ec752c","title":"Episode 248: Episode 41 — John 4:36–42 — Sowers and Reapers Together","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/248","content_text":"In John 4:36–42, Jesus teaches that in God’s kingdom, some plant while others harvest — and both roles are essential. The Samaritan woman planted seeds with her testimony, and Jesus harvested as many came to believe. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites you to joyfully serve in whatever role God assigns you, knowing that both sowing and reaping bring eternal reward.\n\n🎯 Habit: Be fully present in one conversation today. Put away distractions, listen deeply, and silently pray for the person before you part ways.\n\n📖Follow Along","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn John 4:36–42, Jesus teaches that in God’s kingdom, some plant while others harvest — and both roles are essential. The Samaritan woman planted seeds with her testimony, and Jesus harvested as many came to believe. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites you to joyfully serve in whatever role God assigns you, knowing that both sowing and reaping bring eternal reward.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🎯 Habit: Be fully present in one conversation today. Put away distractions, listen deeply, and silently pray for the person before you part ways.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day41john43642sowersandreaperstogether\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Explore John 4:36–42 and Jesus’ teaching on sowers and reapers working together in God’s harvest. Learn how the Samaritan woman’s testimony planted seeds of faith, how Jesus gathered the harvest, and why both roles are vital in the kingdom of God. Includes a practical habit to help you be fully present and intentional in your conversations.","date_published":"2026-02-10T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/c32a80bb-0e89-4f82-bafd-8b1ee4ec752c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4732081,"duration_in_seconds":393}]},{"id":"54c5d68c-f5e9-4930-8473-2d0d579094d0","title":"Episode 247:  Episode 40 — John 4:32–35 — Food You Don’t Know About","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/247","content_text":"In John 4:32–35, Jesus reveals that His nourishment comes from doing God’s will. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites us to wake up to the harvest around us and find joy in obedience.\n🎯 Exercise:\nWorship \u0026amp; Gratitude — Write down three things God has done for you lately and keep them close as a reminder.\n📖Follow Along","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn John 4:32–35, Jesus reveals that His nourishment comes from doing God’s will. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites us to wake up to the harvest around us and find joy in obedience.\u003cbr\u003e\n🎯 Exercise:\u003cbr\u003e\nWorship \u0026amp; Gratitude — Write down three things God has done for you lately and keep them close as a reminder.\u003cbr\u003e\n📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day40john43235foodyoudontknowabout\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"John 4:32–35 teaches that spiritual nourishment comes from obedience to God’s mission. This devotional challenges listeners to act now because the harvest is ready.\r\n","date_published":"2026-02-09T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/54c5d68c-f5e9-4930-8473-2d0d579094d0.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4192913,"duration_in_seconds":348}]},{"id":"62209881-4ee6-486b-980e-6a0b99bd718a","title":"Episode 246: Episode 39 — John 4:27–31 — Leaving the Jar Behind","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/246","content_text":"In John 4:27–31, the Samaritan woman leaves her water jar to tell her village about Jesus. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites us to consider what we might need to leave behind to follow Him fully.\n🎯 Exercise:\nScripture Reminder — Write a verse from today’s reading on a sticky note and place it where you’ll see it often.\n\n📖Follow Along \n\n🎙️VIP","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn John 4:27–31, the Samaritan woman leaves her water jar to tell her village about Jesus. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites us to consider what we might need to leave behind to follow Him fully.\u003cbr\u003e\n🎯 Exercise:\u003cbr\u003e\nScripture Reminder — Write a verse from today’s reading on a sticky note and place it where you’ll see it often.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day39john42731leavingthejarbehind\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🎙️\u003ca href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eVIP\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"\u2028John 4:27–31 tells of the Samaritan woman leaving her jar to share her encounter with Jesus. This devotional challenges listeners to let go of distractions and run toward Christ.","date_published":"2026-02-08T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/62209881-4ee6-486b-980e-6a0b99bd718a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4814700,"duration_in_seconds":400}]},{"id":"65379a00-753c-4568-aec6-423e9eaa2791","title":"Episode 245: Episode 38 — John 4:20–26 — Worship in Spirit and Truth","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/245","content_text":"In John 4:20–26, Jesus tells the Samaritan woman that true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth — and then reveals, “I Am the Messiah!” This 2 Minute Disciple devotional urges us to recognize that Jesus is right here with us, inviting us to worship Him wholeheartedly.\n🎯 Exercise:\nCarry the Load — Help someone carry a heavy load today as a practical act of love.\n\n📖Follow Along","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn John 4:20–26, Jesus tells the Samaritan woman that true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth — and then reveals, “I Am the Messiah!” This 2 Minute Disciple devotional urges us to recognize that Jesus is right here with us, inviting us to worship Him wholeheartedly.\u003cbr\u003e\n🎯 Exercise:\u003cbr\u003e\nCarry the Load — Help someone carry a heavy load today as a practical act of love.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day38john42026worshipinspiritandtruth\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"\u2028John 4:20–26 reveals Jesus as the Messiah and teaches that true worship is in spirit and truth. This devotional calls listeners to see Jesus in their midst and respond in worship.","date_published":"2026-02-07T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/65379a00-753c-4568-aec6-423e9eaa2791.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5277341,"duration_in_seconds":438}]},{"id":"457df0c8-19e8-46f6-b298-3f8770dc6f22","title":"Episode 243: Episode 37 — John 4:11–19 — Beyond the Surface","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/243","content_text":"In John 4:11–19, Jesus speaks of living water that becomes a bubbling spring within, giving eternal life. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional reminds us that Jesus loves to go beyond surface conversations, revealing our true condition so we can be healed.\n🎯 Exercise:\nPrayer in the Moment — Before a conversation today, pray for words that encourage and build up.\n\n📖 Follow Along","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn John 4:11–19, Jesus speaks of living water that becomes a bubbling spring within, giving eternal life. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional reminds us that Jesus loves to go beyond surface conversations, revealing our true condition so we can be healed.\u003cbr\u003e\n🎯 Exercise:\u003cbr\u003e\nPrayer in the Moment — Before a conversation today, pray for words that encourage and build up.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day37john41119beyondthesurface\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"John 4:11–19 captures Jesus’ deep conversation with the Samaritan woman, moving beyond small talk to address her heart. This devotional encourages listeners to let Jesus speak to their true condition.","date_published":"2026-02-06T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/457df0c8-19e8-46f6-b298-3f8770dc6f22.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4909328,"duration_in_seconds":408}]},{"id":"3d386419-4982-464c-98c1-0717a2ff6b86","title":"Episode 242: Episode 36 — John 4:4–10 — Living Water for the Lonely","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/242","content_text":"In John 4:4–10, Jesus asks a Samaritan woman for a drink, breaking cultural barriers to offer her living water. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional challenges us to seek out the lonely and disregarded, engaging them in conversations that point to Jesus.\n🎯 Exercise:\nShare the Love — Tell someone one way Jesus has impacted your life.\n\n📖Follow Along","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn John 4:4–10, Jesus asks a Samaritan woman for a drink, breaking cultural barriers to offer her living water. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional challenges us to seek out the lonely and disregarded, engaging them in conversations that point to Jesus.\u003cbr\u003e\n🎯 Exercise:\u003cbr\u003e\nShare the Love — Tell someone one way Jesus has impacted your life.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day36john4410livingwaterforthelonely\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In John 4:4–10, Jesus meets a lonely Samaritan woman at the well and offers her living water — a gift that satisfies the deepest thirst of the soul. This devotional explores the meaning of living water in the Bible, how Jesus breaks social barriers to reach the overlooked, and how you can share your faith through intentional conversations.","date_published":"2026-02-05T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/3d386419-4982-464c-98c1-0717a2ff6b86.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5054817,"duration_in_seconds":420}]},{"id":"0c68c9a8-105d-4621-9800-8f0432a5e889","title":"Episode 241: Episode 35 — John 3:29–36 — Bringing Jesus Into Focus","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/241","content_text":"In John 3:29–36, John the Baptist declares, “He must become greater and greater, and I must become less and less.” This 2 Minute Disciple devotional calls us to bring Jesus into focus in our lives and let ourselves fade into the background, making Him the center of attention.\n\n🎯 Exercise:\nEncouragement Text — Send a quick text to someone today to lift their spirits and remind them of God’s love.\n\n📖Follow Along","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn John 3:29–36, John the Baptist declares, “He must become greater and greater, and I must become less and less.” This 2 Minute Disciple devotional calls us to bring Jesus into focus in our lives and let ourselves fade into the background, making Him the center of attention.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🎯 Exercise:\u003cbr\u003e\nEncouragement Text — Send a quick text to someone today to lift their spirits and remind them of God’s love.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-35-john-3-29-36-bringing-jesus-into-focus\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"John 3:29–36 emphasizes the supremacy of Jesus and the joy of making Him our focus. This devotional encourages listeners to shift attention from themselves to Christ and find joy in His greatness.","date_published":"2026-02-04T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/0c68c9a8-105d-4621-9800-8f0432a5e889.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4336482,"duration_in_seconds":360}]},{"id":"767d4af2-993b-4076-a31e-0c03ed2f835c","title":"Episode 240: Episode 34 — John 3:22–28 — Knowing Your Role in God’s Kingdom","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/240","content_text":"In John 3:22–28, John the Baptist reminds his disciples that his role is to prepare the way for Jesus, not to overshadow Him. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional encourages us to embrace the unique role God has given us in His kingdom and to execute it faithfully for His glory.\n\n🎯 Exercise:\nChew on God’s Word — Today, meditate on the phrase: “No one can receive anything unless God gives it from heaven.” Let your thoughts return to this truth throughout your day.\n\n📖Follow Along","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn John 3:22–28, John the Baptist reminds his disciples that his role is to prepare the way for Jesus, not to overshadow Him. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional encourages us to embrace the unique role God has given us in His kingdom and to execute it faithfully for His glory.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🎯 Exercise:\u003cbr\u003e\nChew on God’s Word — Today, meditate on the phrase: “No one can receive anything unless God gives it from heaven.” Let your thoughts return to this truth throughout your day.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-34-john-3-22-28-knowing-your-role-in-god-s-kingdom\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"John 3:22–28 shows John the Baptist’s humility and clarity about his mission to prepare the way for Jesus. This devotional invites listeners to reflect on their role in God’s kingdom and to faithfully live it out.","date_published":"2026-02-03T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/767d4af2-993b-4076-a31e-0c03ed2f835c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4818906,"duration_in_seconds":400}]},{"id":"6dc74b81-6a7e-441e-8c3f-7ada252c2229","title":"Episode 239: Episode 33 — John 3:14–21 — Stepping Into the Light","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/239","content_text":"In John 3:14–21, Jesus explains that just as Moses lifted up the bronze snake in the wilderness, the Son of Man must be lifted up so that all who believe may have eternal life. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites us to step into the light — allowing our sins to be exposed, forgiven, and replaced with Christ’s righteousness — and reminds us that God’s love is the reason He sent His Son to save the world, not condemn it.\n🎯 Exercise: Light Your World — Whenever you enter a room today, smile at the first person you see. A genuine smile can warm hearts and change the atmosphere. Let this simple act be a way you share the light of Christ.\n\n📖Follow Along","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn John 3:14–21, Jesus explains that just as Moses lifted up the bronze snake in the wilderness, the Son of Man must be lifted up so that all who believe may have eternal life. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites us to step into the light — allowing our sins to be exposed, forgiven, and replaced with Christ’s righteousness — and reminds us that God’s love is the reason He sent His Son to save the world, not condemn it.\u003cbr\u003e\n🎯 Exercise: Light Your World — Whenever you enter a room today, smile at the first person you see. A genuine smile can warm hearts and change the atmosphere. Let this simple act be a way you share the light of Christ.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-33-john-3-14-21-stepping-into-the-light\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"John 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.","date_published":"2026-02-02T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/6dc74b81-6a7e-441e-8c3f-7ada252c2229.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5416712,"duration_in_seconds":450}]},{"id":"f0421081-bf59-4e60-9273-746a96268273","title":"Episode 244: An Apprenticeship to Jesus – Week 16: Death Could Not Stop the Kingdom","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/244","content_text":"In this powerful conclusion to our Gospel of Mark Study, Nick Oyler explores Mark 16 and the unstoppable advance of Jesus’ kingdom. From the empty tomb to the Great Commission, this episode invites you to see, hear, and respond to the risen Christ. With reflection questions, spiritual exercises, and encouragement to walk closely with Jesus, this is a fitting finale to Season 4 of the 2 Minute Disciple Podcast.\n\n📖Download PDF","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this powerful conclusion to our Gospel of Mark Study, Nick Oyler explores Mark 16 and the unstoppable advance of Jesus’ kingdom. From the empty tomb to the Great Commission, this episode invites you to see, hear, and respond to the risen Christ. With reflection questions, spiritual exercises, and encouragement to walk closely with Jesus, this is a fitting finale to Season 4 of the 2 Minute Disciple Podcast.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖\u003ca href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nnpDBH-3_ymfqQo2yrurk-wlYvevZNa2/view?usp=share_link\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eDownload PDF\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Join Nick Oyler for Week 16 of An Apprenticeship to Jesus: Gospel of Mark Study as we dive into Mark 16. Discover the hope of the resurrection, the call to share the Good News, and practical ways to live like Jesus today. This episode includes prayer, scripture reading from The Message translation, guided reflection, and weekly spiritual practices. Perfect for personal devotion or group study.","date_published":"2026-02-01T08:15:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/f0421081-bf59-4e60-9273-746a96268273.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5487449,"duration_in_seconds":387}]},{"id":"b0823ff7-c0e8-41c6-b3be-30443b9792b1","title":"Episode 238: Episode 32 — John 3:1–8 — Born Again by the Spirit","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/238","content_text":"In John 3:1–8, Jesus tells Nicodemus that no one can see the Kingdom of God unless they are born again — not by physical birth, but by the Spirit. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional explores the mystery of spiritual rebirth and invites us to rely fully on the Holy Spirit to transform our hearts and open our eyes to God’s kingdom work.\n🎯 Exercise:\nPrayer in the Moment — Use the small spaces in your day to whisper a quick prayer. After finishing a task, thank God for helping you complete it. Let every transition be a moment to connect with Him.\n\n📖Follow Along","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn John 3:1–8, Jesus tells Nicodemus that no one can see the Kingdom of God unless they are born again — not by physical birth, but by the Spirit. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional explores the mystery of spiritual rebirth and invites us to rely fully on the Holy Spirit to transform our hearts and open our eyes to God’s kingdom work.\u003cbr\u003e\n🎯 Exercise:\u003cbr\u003e\nPrayer in the Moment — Use the small spaces in your day to whisper a quick prayer. After finishing a task, thank God for helping you complete it. Let every transition be a moment to connect with Him.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/episode-32-john-3-1-8-born-again-by-the-spirit\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"John 3:1–8 records Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus about being born again by the Spirit. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional encourages listeners to embrace spiritual rebirth, rely on the Holy Spirit, and live in continuous conversation with God.","date_published":"2026-02-01T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/b0823ff7-c0e8-41c6-b3be-30443b9792b1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5439175,"duration_in_seconds":452}]},{"id":"022e191b-4765-4e18-9ad6-fbdbdfb8e5c4","title":"Episode 236: Episode 31 — John 2:23-25 — God Knows Our Hearts","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/236","content_text":"In John 2:23–25, many begin to trust in Jesus because of His miracles, yet He doesn’t place His trust in them—He knows what is in every heart. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional challenges us to open our hearts fully to Him, trusting His transforming work in our lives.\n\n🎯 Exercise: Schedule at least ten minutes to rest today. Use this time to recharge your body and spirit so you can serve the Lord with renewed strength.\n\n📖Follow Along","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn John 2:23–25, many begin to trust in Jesus because of His miracles, yet He doesn’t place His trust in them—He knows what is in every heart. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional challenges us to open our hearts fully to Him, trusting His transforming work in our lives.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🎯 Exercise: Schedule at least ten minutes to rest today. Use this time to recharge your body and spirit so you can serve the Lord with renewed strength.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-31-john-2-23-25-god-knows-our-hearts\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Explore John 2:23–25 and the comforting yet challenging truth that Jesus knows our hearts completely. Learn how to embrace His transforming work and why rest is a vital spiritual habit for your faith journey.","date_published":"2026-01-31T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/022e191b-4765-4e18-9ad6-fbdbdfb8e5c4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":3888397,"duration_in_seconds":323}]},{"id":"4282d81c-406e-458c-b6c2-56f18e473c6c","title":"Episode 235: Episode 30 – Passion for God’s House (John 2:13–17)","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/235","content_text":"In John 2:13–17, Jesus enters the Temple during Passover and drives out merchants and money changers, showing His deep passion for His Father’s house. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional reminds us to guard the sacred spaces in our lives, keeping them free from distraction so we can meet with God wholeheartedly.\n\n🎯 Exercise: Chew on God’s Word today by meditating on the phrase, “Passion for God’s house will consume me.” Let it shape your thoughts and actions throughout the day.\n\n📖Follow Along","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn John 2:13–17, Jesus enters the Temple during Passover and drives out merchants and money changers, showing His deep passion for His Father’s house. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional reminds us to guard the sacred spaces in our lives, keeping them free from distraction so we can meet with God wholeheartedly.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🎯 Exercise: Chew on God’s Word today by meditating on the phrase, “Passion for God’s house will consume me.” Let it shape your thoughts and actions throughout the day.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-30-john-2-13-17-passion-for-god-s-house\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Discover the meaning behind Jesus cleansing the Temple in John 2:13–17. Learn why He was so passionate about God’s house and how you can protect the sacred spaces in your own life. Includes a simple spiritual habit to keep your mind fixed on God throughout the day.","date_published":"2026-01-30T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/4282d81c-406e-458c-b6c2-56f18e473c6c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4913173,"duration_in_seconds":408}]},{"id":"d3a11d99-0624-4692-9a7a-97f146f0a2fb","title":"Episode 234: Episode 29 — John 2:1–11 — A Peek at His Glory","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/234","content_text":"In John 2:1–11, Jesus performs His first miracle at a wedding in Cana, turning water into wine and revealing His glory. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional reminds us that God often reveals His glory through His provision in our everyday lives — and invites us to respond with belief.\n🎯 Exercise: Download the Scripture coloring sheet for 1 Corinthians 16:14 and spend time creating art that helps you meditate on God’s Word.\n\n📖Follow Along\n\n🖍️Download Coloring Sheet","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn John 2:1–11, Jesus performs His first miracle at a wedding in Cana, turning water into wine and revealing His glory. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional reminds us that God often reveals His glory through His provision in our everyday lives — and invites us to respond with belief.\u003cbr\u003e\n🎯 Exercise: Download the Scripture coloring sheet for 1 Corinthians 16:14 and spend time creating art that helps you meditate on God’s Word.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-29-john-2-1-11-a-peek-at-his-glory\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🖍️\u003ca href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xcxwF1xN08imC9WlSFzATPlT_US1b9IR/view?usp=share_link\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eDownload Coloring Sheet\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"John 2:1–11 records Jesus’ first miracle, revealing His glory and leading His disciples to believe in Him. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional encourages listeners to recognize God’s provision as a glimpse of His glory.","date_published":"2026-01-29T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/d3a11d99-0624-4692-9a7a-97f146f0a2fb.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5918288,"duration_in_seconds":492}]},{"id":"3606c777-7ae3-4e01-b496-b6d3f81b7385","title":"Episode 233: Episode 28 — John 1:35–51 — Sharing the One You’ve Found","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/233","content_text":"In John 1:43–51, Philip meets Jesus and can’t keep it to himself — he invites Nathanael to “come and see.” This 2 Minute Disciple devotional challenges us to share Jesus with others, both in our personal relationships and through our online presence.\n🎯 Exercise: Post a short reflection on social media about today’s Scripture and invite others to “come and see” Jesus.\n\n📖Follow Along","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn John 1:43–51, Philip meets Jesus and can’t keep it to himself — he invites Nathanael to “come and see.” This 2 Minute Disciple devotional challenges us to share Jesus with others, both in our personal relationships and through our online presence.\u003cbr\u003e\n🎯 Exercise: Post a short reflection on social media about today’s Scripture and invite others to “come and see” Jesus.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-28-john-1-35-51-sharing-the-one-you-ve-found\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"John 1:43–51 shows Philip joyfully sharing the news about Jesus with Nathanael. This 2 Minute Discipledevotional encourages listeners to share their faith openly, both in person and online, as a way to invite others to meet Jesus.","date_published":"2026-01-28T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/3606c777-7ae3-4e01-b496-b6d3f81b7385.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5400574,"duration_in_seconds":449}]},{"id":"63c4a28a-4853-4a9e-b244-f4dbb17b0eb2","title":"Episode 232: Episode 27 — Luke 4:22–30 — When Truth Strikes a Nerve","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/232","content_text":"In Luke 4:22–30, Jesus speaks truth in His hometown, but it strikes a nerve and leads to anger. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional challenges us to respond to conviction with repentance rather than resistance.\n🎯 Exercise: Take 30 seconds mid-day to breathe and remember God’s presence.\n\n📖Follow Along","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn Luke 4:22–30, Jesus speaks truth in His hometown, but it strikes a nerve and leads to anger. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional challenges us to respond to conviction with repentance rather than resistance.\u003cbr\u003e\n🎯 Exercise: Take 30 seconds mid-day to breathe and remember God’s presence.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-27-luke-4-22-30-when-truth-strikes-a-nerve\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Luke 4:22–30 shows Jesus confronting His hometown with truth they didn’t want to hear. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites listeners to examine their response when God’s Word challenges them.","date_published":"2026-01-27T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/63c4a28a-4853-4a9e-b244-f4dbb17b0eb2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4837583,"duration_in_seconds":402}]},{"id":"0c133d69-bf87-41d1-980a-d83271f53109","title":"Episode 231: Episode 26 — Luke 4:16–21 — Good News for the Least Likely","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/231","content_text":"In Luke 4:16–21, Jesus reads from Isaiah and declares that He has come to bring Good News to the poor, freedom to the oppressed, and sight to the blind. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites us to consider what we need from God right now and how we can extend His favor to others.\n🎯 Exercise: Offer to help a coworker or neighbor with a task today.\n\n📖Follow Along","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn Luke 4:16–21, Jesus reads from Isaiah and declares that He has come to bring Good News to the poor, freedom to the oppressed, and sight to the blind. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites us to consider what we need from God right now and how we can extend His favor to others.\u003cbr\u003e\n🎯 Exercise: Offer to help a coworker or neighbor with a task today.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-26-luke-4-16-21-good-news-for-the-least-likely\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Luke 4:16–21 records Jesus announcing His mission to bring Good News to those in need. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional challenges listeners to receive His favor and reflect it through acts of service.","date_published":"2026-01-26T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/0c133d69-bf87-41d1-980a-d83271f53109.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4975823,"duration_in_seconds":413}]},{"id":"d26f9c16-e22f-4fc7-9178-a62f91c1fd3d","title":"Episode 237: An Apprenticeship to Jesus – Week 15: The Cross and the Tomb","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/237","content_text":"In this powerful episode of An Apprenticeship to Jesus: Gospel of Mark Study, we journey through Mark 15, witnessing Jesus’ crucifixion, death, and burial. Nick Oyler guides listeners through the sobering events of Golgotha, the courage of Joseph of Arimathea, and the unwavering devotion of the women who stayed close. Discover what Jesus said, what He did, and how His example calls us to live differently this week. Includes practical spiritual exercises to deepen your walk with Christ.\n\n🖨️Download PDF\n📖Read Article","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this powerful episode of An Apprenticeship to Jesus: Gospel of Mark Study, we journey through Mark 15, witnessing Jesus’ crucifixion, death, and burial. Nick Oyler guides listeners through the sobering events of Golgotha, the courage of Joseph of Arimathea, and the unwavering devotion of the women who stayed close. Discover what Jesus said, what He did, and how His example calls us to live differently this week. Includes practical spiritual exercises to deepen your walk with Christ.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🖨️\u003ca href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XzAOQgSFtr0H8geGMPr1PDUgMsiD-Saj/view?usp=share_link\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eDownload PDF\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/walking-with-jesus-to-the-cross-reflections-on-mark-15\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eRead Article\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Join Nick Oyler in Week 15 of An Apprenticeship to Jesus: Gospel of Mark Study as we explore Mark 15 and reflect on the crucifixion and burial of Jesus. This episode offers biblical insight, discussion questions, and spiritual practices, helping you grow in faith and discipleship. Perfect for those seeking a deeper understanding of Scripture and how to live like Jesus in daily life.","date_published":"2026-01-25T08:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/d26f9c16-e22f-4fc7-9178-a62f91c1fd3d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5427370,"duration_in_seconds":451}]},{"id":"0fa149e9-1649-4587-a435-b3eb9268cede","title":"Episode 230: Episode 25 — Luke 4:13–15 — Powered by the Holy Spirit","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/230","content_text":"In Luke 4:13–15, Jesus returns to Galilee filled with the Holy Spirit’s power after His time of temptation. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional challenges us to stop relying on our own strength and instead surrender to the Spirit’s power in our lives and ministries.\n🎯 Exercise: Turn your commute into worship — sing along to a worship playlist and offer your praise to God.\n\n📖Follow Along","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn Luke 4:13–15, Jesus returns to Galilee filled with the Holy Spirit’s power after His time of temptation. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional challenges us to stop relying on our own strength and instead surrender to the Spirit’s power in our lives and ministries.\u003cbr\u003e\n🎯 Exercise: Turn your commute into worship — sing along to a worship playlist and offer your praise to God.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-25-luke-4-13-15-powered-by-the-holy-spirit\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Luke 4:13–15 shows Jesus beginning His public ministry empowered by the Holy Spirit. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites listeners to reflect on whose power they are relying on to live the Christian life.","date_published":"2026-01-25T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/0fa149e9-1649-4587-a435-b3eb9268cede.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":3878224,"duration_in_seconds":322}]},{"id":"9ebff912-6ac7-427e-8fc1-bba8606285d8","title":"Episode 229: Episode 24 — Matthew 4:1–11 — Standing on God’s Word","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/229","content_text":"In Matthew 4:1–11, Jesus stands firm against Satan’s temptations by responding with God’s Word. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional encourages us to hide Scripture in our hearts so we can stand strong in moments of testing.\n🎯 Exercise: Write Matthew 4:10 on a sticky note and place it somewhere you’ll see it often — letting God’s Word “stick” in your mind and guide your day.\n\n📖 Follow Along ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn Matthew 4:1–11, Jesus stands firm against Satan’s temptations by responding with God’s Word. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional encourages us to hide Scripture in our hearts so we can stand strong in moments of testing.\u003cbr\u003e\n🎯 Exercise: Write Matthew 4:10 on a sticky note and place it somewhere you’ll see it often — letting God’s Word “stick” in your mind and guide your day.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-24-matthew-4-1-11-standing-on-god-s-word\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Matthew 4:1–11 recounts Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness and His victory through the truth of Scripture. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional challenges listeners to use God’s Word as their defense against temptation.","date_published":"2026-01-24T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/9ebff912-6ac7-427e-8fc1-bba8606285d8.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5311896,"duration_in_seconds":441}]},{"id":"b2a0f0f6-ccf8-4080-9cb7-7454b5d0df19","title":"Episode 227: Episode 23 — Mark 1:11–13 — Tempted but Victorious","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/227","content_text":"In Mark 1:11–13, Jesus is affirmed by God’s voice and then led by the Spirit into the wilderness, where He is tempted by Satan for forty days. This 2 Minute Discipledevotional reflects on His victory over temptation and how we can stand firm in ours.\n🎯 Exercise: Hold the door open for someone today — and share Jesus’ impact on your life by telling your story.\n\n📖 Follow Along Here","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn Mark 1:11–13, Jesus is affirmed by God’s voice and then led by the Spirit into the wilderness, where He is tempted by Satan for forty days. This 2 Minute Discipledevotional reflects on His victory over temptation and how we can stand firm in ours.\u003cbr\u003e\n🎯 Exercise: Hold the door open for someone today — and share Jesus’ impact on your life by telling your story.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-23-mark-1-11-13-tempted-but-victorious\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along Here\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Mark 1:11–13 shows Jesus’ baptism, God’s affirmation, and His forty days of temptation in the wilderness. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites listeners to imagine the scene and take courage in knowing Jesus faced temptation — and overcame.","date_published":"2026-01-23T00:30:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/b2a0f0f6-ccf8-4080-9cb7-7454b5d0df19.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4447353,"duration_in_seconds":369}]},{"id":"257ecfc6-bbcc-4e4c-af38-5791c41c5c89","title":"Episode 226: Episode 22 — Luke 3:21–23 — Loved and Bringing Joy to God","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/226","content_text":"In Luke 3:21–23, Jesus is baptized, the Holy Spirit descends on Him like a dove, and God declares His love and joy over His Son. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional reflects on how, because we are in Christ, God’s love and joy extend to us as well.\n🎯 Exercise: Whisper a short prayer before starting your workday — keeping an ongoing conversation with God throughout your day.\n\n📖 Follow Along","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn Luke 3:21–23, Jesus is baptized, the Holy Spirit descends on Him like a dove, and God declares His love and joy over His Son. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional reflects on how, because we are in Christ, God’s love and joy extend to us as well.\u003cbr\u003e\n🎯 Exercise: Whisper a short prayer before starting your workday — keeping an ongoing conversation with God throughout your day.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-22-luke-3-21-23-loved-and-bringing-joy-to-god\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Luke 3:21–23 captures the moment of Jesus’ baptism and God’s declaration of love and joy over Him. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites listeners to rest in the truth that they are loved and bring joy to God because of Jesus.","date_published":"2026-01-22T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/257ecfc6-bbcc-4e4c-af38-5791c41c5c89.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4576149,"duration_in_seconds":380}]},{"id":"fa219286-146b-47cb-8240-e1a5d22bf11e","title":"Episode 225: Episode 21 — Matthew 3:12–15 — Doing What God Requires","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/225","content_text":"In Matthew 3:12–15, Jesus tells John the Baptist that His baptism must be done to fulfill all that God requires. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional reflects on Micah 6:8 and challenges us to live out God’s requirements by doing what is right, loving mercy, and walking humbly with Him.\n🎯 Exercise: Brag on God today — tell someone the story of how He answered a prayer in your life.\n\n📖 Follow Along Here","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn Matthew 3:12–15, Jesus tells John the Baptist that His baptism must be done to fulfill all that God requires. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional reflects on Micah 6:8 and challenges us to live out God’s requirements by doing what is right, loving mercy, and walking humbly with Him.\u003cbr\u003e\n🎯 Exercise: Brag on God today — tell someone the story of how He answered a prayer in your life.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-21-matthew-3-12-15-doing-what-god-requires\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along Here\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Matthew 3:12–15 shows Jesus’ commitment to fulfilling all that God requires. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional connects His words to Micah 6:8 and invites listeners to examine whether their lives align with God’s requirements.","date_published":"2026-01-21T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/fa219286-146b-47cb-8240-e1a5d22bf11e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4455283,"duration_in_seconds":370}]},{"id":"71e1de57-3d1a-4579-a732-ddbef4d242a5","title":"Episode 224: Episode 20 — Mark 1:7–8 — Pointing People to Jesus","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/224","content_text":")In Mark 1:7–8, John the Baptist humbly points to Jesus, declaring that He is far greater and will baptize with the Holy Spirit. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional calls us to examine whether our lives are pointing people to Christ — the only One who saves and gives abundant life.\n🎯 Exercise: Ask God to help you see His image in each person you meet today.\n\n📖 Follow Along Here","content_html":"\u003cp\u003e)In Mark 1:7–8, John the Baptist humbly points to Jesus, declaring that He is far greater and will baptize with the Holy Spirit. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional calls us to examine whether our lives are pointing people to Christ — the only One who saves and gives abundant life.\u003cbr\u003e\n🎯 Exercise: Ask God to help you see His image in each person you meet today.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-20-mark-1-7-8-pointing-people-to-jesus\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along Here\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"\u2028Mark 1:7–8 captures John the Baptist’s humility and his mission to point others to Jesus. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites listeners to reflect on who their lives are pointing toward and offers a practical habit to see others through God’s eyes.","date_published":"2026-01-20T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/71e1de57-3d1a-4579-a732-ddbef4d242a5.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4018448,"duration_in_seconds":333}]},{"id":"f10cb47c-2c9f-4069-a586-c326e6131eb5","title":"Episode 223: Episode 19 — Luke 3:11–14 — Repentance in Action","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/223","content_text":"In Luke 3:11–14, John the Baptist gives clear, practical instructions for living out repentance: share with those in need, act with integrity, treat others fairly, and be content. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional challenges us to put our faith into action with generosity and love.\n🎯 Exercise: Pay for someone’s coffee or meal today — a simple act of kindness that reflects Jesus’ love.\n\n📖 Follow Along Here","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn Luke 3:11–14, John the Baptist gives clear, practical instructions for living out repentance: share with those in need, act with integrity, treat others fairly, and be content. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional challenges us to put our faith into action with generosity and love.\u003cbr\u003e\n🎯 Exercise: Pay for someone’s coffee or meal today — a simple act of kindness that reflects Jesus’ love.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-19-luke-3-11-14-repentance-in-action\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along Here\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Luke 3:11–14 records John the Baptist’s practical guidance for living out repentance. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites you to examine your actions and take steps toward generosity, honesty, and contentment in your daily life.\r\n","date_published":"2026-01-19T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/f10cb47c-2c9f-4069-a586-c326e6131eb5.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4782371,"duration_in_seconds":397}]},{"id":"d664c02d-626d-45d3-ad94-c657fd311b3d","title":"Episode 228: An Apprenticeship to Jesus – Week 14: Mark 14 and the Road to the Cross","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/228","content_text":"In this week’s episode of An Apprenticeship to Jesus, Nick Oyler takes us deep into Mark 14 — a pivotal chapter where Jesus prepares for His betrayal, demonstrates profound compassion, and models unwavering obedience to God’s will. From the anointing at Bethany to the Last Supper, Gethsemane’s agony, and Peter’s denial, this passage reveals the heart of Christ in the face of suffering. Listen in for practical ways to live with spiritual alertness, compassion, and trust in God this week.\n\n📖Download PDF","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this week’s episode of An Apprenticeship to Jesus, Nick Oyler takes us deep into Mark 14 — a pivotal chapter where Jesus prepares for His betrayal, demonstrates profound compassion, and models unwavering obedience to God’s will. From the anointing at Bethany to the Last Supper, Gethsemane’s agony, and Peter’s denial, this passage reveals the heart of Christ in the face of suffering. Listen in for practical ways to live with spiritual alertness, compassion, and trust in God this week.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖\u003ca href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kSTtfYFmohGmftYTQx2s4PPRtiZ1TUOJ/view?usp=share_link\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eDownload PDF\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Explore Mark 14 in this transformative Bible study podcast. Learn how Jesus faced betrayal, taught His disciples about sacrifice, and showed us how to endure hardship with faith. Perfect for listeners seeking spiritual growth, biblical insight, and practical discipleship steps.","date_published":"2026-01-18T08:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/d664c02d-626d-45d3-ad94-c657fd311b3d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":7460814,"duration_in_seconds":594}]},{"id":"9a847ea9-f577-43b9-9076-d8edf353724c","title":"Episode 222: Episode 18 — Luke 3:9–10 — What Fruit Is Your Life Producing? | Daily Devotional Podcast (Lectio Divina)","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/222","content_text":"In Luke 3:9–10, John the Baptist challenges the crowds to produce good fruit or face God’s judgment. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites you to examine the fruit in your life and let the Holy Spirit produce His character in you.\n\n🎯 Exercise: Make a smoothie or enjoy some fruit today — and let it remind you of the fruit the Spirit produces in your life.\n\n📖 Follow Along Here","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn Luke 3:9–10, John the Baptist challenges the crowds to produce good fruit or face God’s judgment. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites you to examine the fruit in your life and let the Holy Spirit produce His character in you.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🎯 Exercise: Make a smoothie or enjoy some fruit today — and let it remind you of the fruit the Spirit produces in your life.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖 Follow Along Here\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Luke 3:9–10 uses the image of a fruit tree to describe the importance of producing good fruit in our lives. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional challenges listeners to reflect on the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22–23 and offers a practical, memorable way to keep it in mind throughout the day.","date_published":"2026-01-18T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/9a847ea9-f577-43b9-9076-d8edf353724c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4333034,"duration_in_seconds":360}]},{"id":"81ec0dca-c8cc-45b5-bf10-f3451c1345d4","title":"Episode 221: Episode 17 — Matthew 3:5–8 — Actions That Prove a Changed Heart | Daily Devotional Podcast (Lectio Divina)","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/221","content_text":"In Matthew 3:5–8, John the Baptist calls the Pharisees and Sadducees to prove their repentance by the way they live. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional challenges us to examine whether our actions reflect a true change of heart.\n\n🎯 Exercise: Change your phone wallpaper to a scripture from today’s reading — a visual reminder to live out God’s Word.\n📲 Download the wallpaper here: Scripture Wallpaper Link\n📖 Follow Along Here","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn Matthew 3:5–8, John the Baptist calls the Pharisees and Sadducees to prove their repentance by the way they live. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional challenges us to examine whether our actions reflect a true change of heart.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🎯 Exercise: Change your phone wallpaper to a scripture from today’s reading — a visual reminder to live out God’s Word.\u003cbr\u003e\n📲 Download the wallpaper here: \u003ca href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XBWnqpSglzIXIOLf--U1epFvkvvBDIWc/view?usp=share_link\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eScripture Wallpaper Link\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n📖 \u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-17-matthew-3-5-8-actions-that-prove-a-changed-heart-daily-devotional-podcast-lectio-divina\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along Here\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Matthew 3:5–8 records John the Baptist’s bold call to live in a way that proves repentance. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites you to reflect on whether your actions match your faith and provides a practical step to keep God’s Word before you all day.","date_published":"2026-01-17T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/81ec0dca-c8cc-45b5-bf10-f3451c1345d4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4486811,"duration_in_seconds":372}]},{"id":"f5570c02-fe80-48cf-812c-e97dd96f2010","title":"Episode 220: Episode 16 — Luke 3:2–3 — Hearing God in the Wilderness | Daily Devotional Podcast (Lectio Divina)","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/220","content_text":"In Luke 3:2–3, God’s message comes to John while he is in the wilderness — away from the noise, in a place where he can truly listen. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional reflects on how we, too, can hear God’s voice more clearly when we quiet the noise in our lives.\n\n🎯 Exercise: Take a walk in nature today. Quiet the noise and have a conversation with God.\n📖 Follow Along Here","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn Luke 3:2–3, God’s message comes to John while he is in the wilderness — away from the noise, in a place where he can truly listen. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional reflects on how we, too, can hear God’s voice more clearly when we quiet the noise in our lives.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🎯 Exercise: Take a walk in nature today. Quiet the noise and have a conversation with God.\u003cbr\u003e\n📖 \u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-16-luke-3-2-3-hearing-god-in-the-wilderness\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along Here\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Luke 3:2–3 describes how God spoke to John the Baptist while he was in the wilderness, giving him the mission to prepare people’s hearts for Jesus. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites you to find your own “wilderness” — a quiet place where you can hear God’s voice and respond to His call.","date_published":"2026-01-16T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/f5570c02-fe80-48cf-812c-e97dd96f2010.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4468943,"duration_in_seconds":371}]},{"id":"90f2e11c-7e0f-4b5c-a32b-095c46f16801","title":"Episode 218: Episode 15 — Mark 1:1–6 — Preparing the Way | Daily Devotional Podcast (Lectio Divina)","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/218","content_text":"Mark 1:1–6 introduces John the Baptist, the messenger sent to prepare the way for Jesus. We reflect on the people God uses to point us back to Him and the changes we need to make in response.\n\n🎯 Exercise: Use small in-between moments to pray throughout your day.\n\n📖 Follow Along Here","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eMark 1:1–6 introduces John the Baptist, the messenger sent to prepare the way for Jesus. We reflect on the people God uses to point us back to Him and the changes we need to make in response.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🎯 Exercise: Use small in-between moments to pray throughout your day.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-15-mark-1-1-6-preparing-the-way-daily-devotional-podcast-lectio-divina\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along Here\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Mark 1:1–6 presents John the Baptist as the voice preparing the way for the Lord. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites you to listen to those God sends into your life and to respond with prayer and action.","date_published":"2026-01-15T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/90f2e11c-7e0f-4b5c-a32b-095c46f16801.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4795891,"duration_in_seconds":398}]},{"id":"9c0177b6-f249-4199-a191-d6d94b071a1b","title":"Episode 217: Episode 14 — Luke 2:51–52 — Growing in Wisdom and Favor | Daily Devotional Podcast (Lectio Divina)","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/217","content_text":"Luke 2:51–52 describes Jesus growing in wisdom, stature, and favor with God and people. We reflect on our own growth and how we can live in a way that pleases God and blesses others.\n\n🎯 Exercise: Share a verse or truth from today’s reading with a friend.\n\n📖 Follow Along Here","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eLuke 2:51–52 describes Jesus growing in wisdom, stature, and favor with God and people. We reflect on our own growth and how we can live in a way that pleases God and blesses others.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🎯 Exercise: Share a verse or truth from today’s reading with a friend.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/episode-14-luke-2-51-52-growing-in-wisdom-and-favor-daily-devotional-podcast-lectio-divina\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along Here\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Luke 2:51–52 shows Jesus’ growth in wisdom and favor. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites you to consider your own spiritual growth and to share God’s truth with others.","date_published":"2026-01-14T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/9c0177b6-f249-4199-a191-d6d94b071a1b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":3331989,"duration_in_seconds":276}]},{"id":"61fadfc1-ad9c-4985-9083-4fbae128803f","title":"Episode 216: Episode 13 — Luke 2:39–50 — From Frantic to Amazed | Daily Devotional Podcast (Lectio Divina)","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/216","content_text":"Luke 2:39–50 recounts how Mary and Joseph frantically searched for Jesus, only to find Him in the temple amazing the teachers with His understanding. We reflect on moving from frantic to amazed by slowing down and listening to God.\n\n🎯 Exercise: Invite God into a task before you begin and be aware of His presence throughout your day.\n\n📖 Follow Along Here","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eLuke 2:39–50 recounts how Mary and Joseph frantically searched for Jesus, only to find Him in the temple amazing the teachers with His understanding. We reflect on moving from frantic to amazed by slowing down and listening to God.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🎯 Exercise: Invite God into a task before you begin and be aware of His presence throughout your day.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-13-luke-2-39-50-from-frantic-to-amazed\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along Here\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Luke 2:39–50 shows the contrast between frantic searching and the amazement of encountering Jesus’ wisdom. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional calls us to trade hurry and worry for slowness and listening.","date_published":"2026-01-13T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/61fadfc1-ad9c-4985-9083-4fbae128803f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5631424,"duration_in_seconds":468}]},{"id":"4eda8727-78a5-4513-a2cc-3a0a2a3d5ffc","title":"Episode 215: Episode 12 — Matthew 2:13–18 — God Keeps His Word in Hard-to-Understand Ways | Daily Devotional Podcast (Lectio Divina)","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/215","content_text":"In Matthew 2:13–18, Joseph is warned in a dream to flee to Egypt with Mary and Jesus. Herod’s brutal actions fulfill prophecy, reminding us that God keeps His word in ways we may not understand.\n\n🎯 Exercise: Be fully present in one conversation today — give someone the gift of truly listening.\n\n📖 Follow along with our show notes","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn Matthew 2:13–18, Joseph is warned in a dream to flee to Egypt with Mary and Jesus. Herod’s brutal actions fulfill prophecy, reminding us that God keeps His word in ways we may not understand.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🎯 Exercise: Be fully present in one conversation today — give someone the gift of truly listening.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖 Follow along with our \u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/365days12\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eshow notes\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Matthew 2:13–18 reveals God’s protection over Jesus and the fulfillment of prophecy through events that are difficult to comprehend. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional encourages trust in God’s promises even when His ways are mysterious.","date_published":"2026-01-12T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/4eda8727-78a5-4513-a2cc-3a0a2a3d5ffc.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":6109465,"duration_in_seconds":508}]},{"id":"d8af6027-a39a-47eb-8cd9-39b34165f5a5","title":"Episode 219: An Apprenticeship to Jesus – Week 13: Preparing for the End Days (Mark 13)","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/219","content_text":"In this week’s study, Nick Oyler guides listeners through Mark 13, where Jesus prepares His disciples for the end times. Together, we explore themes of vigilance, endurance, and trust in God’s plan. With practical weekly exercises—compassion, scripture memory, and slowing down—you’ll be equipped to live faithfully in uncertain times.\n\n📖 Follow along with PDF here","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this week’s study, Nick Oyler guides listeners through Mark 13, where Jesus prepares His disciples for the end times. Together, we explore themes of vigilance, endurance, and trust in God’s plan. With practical weekly exercises—compassion, scripture memory, and slowing down—you’ll be equipped to live faithfully in uncertain times.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003ca href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GV4GiW33FgvJUktaSOibPflRVRBosYgN/view?usp=share_link\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow along with PDF here\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Join Nick Oyler for Week 13 of An Apprenticeship to Jesus as we study Mark 13. Discover how Jesus teaches His disciples to stay awake, stand firm, and trust God’s timing in the face of trials. This episode blends biblical insight with practical spiritual disciplines to help you grow closer to Christ in everyday life.","date_published":"2026-01-11T08:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/d8af6027-a39a-47eb-8cd9-39b34165f5a5.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5403696,"duration_in_seconds":423}]},{"id":"93146c56-fbdd-41d5-ba21-2badfcaa6e53","title":"Episode 214: Episode 11 — Matthew 2:1–12 — Worship the King | Daily Devotional Podcast (Lectio Divina)","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/214","content_text":"In Matthew 2:1–12, wise men from the east follow a star to find the newborn King. Their journey leads them to worship Jesus and offer Him gifts. Today we reflect on what it means to seek and honor Christ in our own lives.\n\n🎯 Exercise: Turn your commute into worship — sing along to a worship playlist and offer your praise to God.\n\n📖 Follow along with our show notes","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn Matthew 2:1–12, wise men from the east follow a star to find the newborn King. Their journey leads them to worship Jesus and offer Him gifts. Today we reflect on what it means to seek and honor Christ in our own lives.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🎯 Exercise: Turn your commute into worship — sing along to a worship playlist and offer your praise to God.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖 Follow along with our \u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/365days11\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eshow notes\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Matthew 2:1–12 tells the story of the Magi who traveled far to worship Jesus. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites you to reflect on the importance of seeking the Lord and honoring Him with your time, gifts, and presence.","date_published":"2026-01-11T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/93146c56-fbdd-41d5-ba21-2badfcaa6e53.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":6135205,"duration_in_seconds":510}]},{"id":"66433a46-62b8-4748-8fb1-3a4669fd04e1","title":"Episode 212: Episode 10 — Luke 2:21–38 — Recognizing the Messiah | Daily Devotional Podcast (Lectio Divina)","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/212","content_text":"Luke 2:21–38 introduces Simeon and Anna, who recognized the Messiah when Mary and Joseph brought Him to the temple.\nToday we reflect on keeping our eyes, ears, and hearts open so we don’t miss Jesus in our daily lives.\n\n🎯 Exercise: Look for opportunities to help someone today — carry a load, pick up something they drop, or offer a hand.\n\n📖 Follow Along Here","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eLuke 2:21–38 introduces Simeon and Anna, who recognized the Messiah when Mary and Joseph brought Him to the temple.\u003cbr\u003e\nToday we reflect on keeping our eyes, ears, and hearts open so we don’t miss Jesus in our daily lives.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🎯 Exercise: Look for opportunities to help someone today — carry a load, pick up something they drop, or offer a hand.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-10-luke-2-21-38-recognizing-the-messiah-daily-devotioal-podcast-lectio-divina\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along Here\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Luke 2:21–38 introduces Simeon and Anna, who recognized the Messiah when Mary and Joseph brought Him to the temple. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional encourages keeping our eyes, ears, and hearts open so we don’t miss Jesus in our daily lives. Exercise: look for opportunities to help someone today.","date_published":"2026-01-10T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/66433a46-62b8-4748-8fb1-3a4669fd04e1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5971767,"duration_in_seconds":496}]},{"id":"c87f7eab-cc54-49c5-985a-a04c85a57dc9","title":"Episode 211: Episode 9 — Luke 2:8–20 — Joy in the Messiah | Daily Devotional Podcast (Lectio Divina)","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/211","content_text":"Luke 2:1–7 recounts how a government census brought Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem, fulfilling prophecy about the Messiah’s birthplace.\nToday we reflect on how God can use ordinary circumstances to position us exactly where He wants us for His purposes.\n\n🎯 Exercise: Use small in-between moments today to pray — after tasks, before conversations, or when transitioning between activities.\n\n📖 Follow Along Here","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eLuke 2:1–7 recounts how a government census brought Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem, fulfilling prophecy about the Messiah’s birthplace.\u003cbr\u003e\nToday we reflect on how God can use ordinary circumstances to position us exactly where He wants us for His purposes.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🎯 Exercise: Use small in-between moments today to pray — after tasks, before conversations, or when transitioning between activities.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-9-luke-2-8-20-joy-in-the-messiah-daily-devotional-podcst-lectio-divina\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along Here\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Luke 2:8–20 tells of shepherds receiving the angelic announcement of Jesus’ birth and hurrying to see Him. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional reflects on the overwhelming joy found in meeting the Messiah and the importance of sharing that joy with others. Today’s step: tell someone about Jesus’ impact on your life.","date_published":"2026-01-09T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/c87f7eab-cc54-49c5-985a-a04c85a57dc9.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5493838,"duration_in_seconds":456}]},{"id":"8520a108-c8bb-49e3-83ed-09cedfd2c184","title":"Episode 210: Episode 8 — Luke 2:1–7 — God Uses Our Circumstances | Daily Devotional Podcast (Lectio Divina)","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/210","content_text":"Luke 2:1–7 recounts how a government census brought Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem, fulfilling prophecy about the Messiah’s birthplace.\nToday we reflect on how God can use ordinary circumstances to position us exactly where He wants us for His purposes.\n\n🎯 Exercise: Use small in-between moments today to pray — after tasks, before conversations, or when transitioning between activities.\n\n📖 Follow Along Here","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eLuke 2:1–7 recounts how a government census brought Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem, fulfilling prophecy about the Messiah’s birthplace.\u003cbr\u003e\nToday we reflect on how God can use ordinary circumstances to position us exactly where He wants us for His purposes.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🎯 Exercise: Use small in-between moments today to pray — after tasks, before conversations, or when transitioning between activities.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-8-luke-2-1-7-god-uses-our-circumstances-daily-devotional-podcast-lectio-divina\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFollow Along Here\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Luke 2:1–7 recounts how a government census brought Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem, fulfilling prophecy about the Messiah’s birthplace. In this 2 Minute Disciple devotional, we reflect on how God uses ordinary circumstances to position us for His purposes. Today’s exercise: use small in-between moments to pray.","date_published":"2026-01-08T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/8520a108-c8bb-49e3-83ed-09cedfd2c184.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4200663,"duration_in_seconds":348}]},{"id":"f51ebe04-ed1a-495f-825c-f74c6433367e","title":"Episode 209: Episode 7 — Matthew 1:18–25 — God With Us | Daily Devotional Podcast (Lectio Divina)","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/209","content_text":"Matthew 1:18–25 tells the story of Joseph’s dream and the angel’s reassurance that the child Mary carries is from the Holy Spirit.\nToday we reflect on God’s faithfulness to do what He said He would do — fulfilling prophecy so He could be with us as Immanuel.\n\n🎯 Exercise: Take a short nap or rest today, remembering that God designed us for both work and rest.\n\n📖 Keywords: Matthew 1:18–25 devotional, Immanuel Bible study, God with us, daily devotional podcast, Lectio Divina.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eMatthew 1:18–25 tells the story of Joseph’s dream and the angel’s reassurance that the child Mary carries is from the Holy Spirit.\u003cbr\u003e\nToday we reflect on God’s faithfulness to do what He said He would do — fulfilling prophecy so He could be with us as Immanuel.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🎯 Exercise: Take a short nap or rest today, remembering that God designed us for both work and rest.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖 Keywords: Matthew 1:18–25 devotional, Immanuel Bible study, God with us, daily devotional podcast, Lectio Divina.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Matthew 1:18–25 tells of Joseph’s dream and the angel’s reassurance that Mary’s child is from the Holy Spirit. This 2 Minute Disciple episode reflects on God’s faithfulness to fulfill His promises and His presence as Immanuel — God with us. Includes a practical step: take time to rest today as God designed us for both work and renewal.","date_published":"2026-01-07T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/f51ebe04-ed1a-495f-825c-f74c6433367e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4964137,"duration_in_seconds":412}]},{"id":"de21b55d-3abe-4a35-b9d4-d9172306b32b","title":"Episode 208: Epiosode 6 - Luke 1:46-56 - God Notices the Humble | Daily Devotional Podcast (Lectio Divina)","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/208","content_text":"In Luke 1:46–56, Mary’s song — the Magnificat — celebrates God’s mercy and His attention to the humble.\nToday’s reflection reminds us that God sees us, even when we feel small or overlooked, and invites us into His story.\n\n🎯 Exercise: “Chew” on God’s Word today — repeat the phrase “He has done great things for me” throughout your day and reflect on His goodness.\n\n📖 Keywords: Luke 1:46–56 devotional, Magnificat Bible study, God’s mercy, daily devotional podcast, Lectio Divina.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn Luke 1:46–56, Mary’s song — the Magnificat — celebrates God’s mercy and His attention to the humble.\u003cbr\u003e\nToday’s reflection reminds us that God sees us, even when we feel small or overlooked, and invites us into His story.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🎯 Exercise: “Chew” on God’s Word today — repeat the phrase “He has done great things for me” throughout your day and reflect on His goodness.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖 Keywords: Luke 1:46–56 devotional, Magnificat Bible study, God’s mercy, daily devotional podcast, Lectio Divina.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In Luke 1:46–56, Mary’s song celebrates God’s mercy and His attention to the humble. In this 2 Minute Disciple devotional, we reflect on how God sees and values us, even when we feel overlooked, and invite His Word to shape our day. End with a simple action step: “Chew” on the phrase He has done great things for me throughout your day.","date_published":"2026-01-06T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/de21b55d-3abe-4a35-b9d4-d9172306b32b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4722276,"duration_in_seconds":392}]},{"id":"d9ee8caf-91a2-4367-8e51-9cb3d5fb4513","title":"Episode 206: Episode 5 — Luke 1:26–38 — God Keeps His Promises | Daily Devotional Podcast (Lectio Divina)","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/206","content_text":"In Luke 1:26–38, the angel Gabriel announces to Mary that she will bear the Son of God — a promise foretold long ago.\n\nWe’ll reflect on God’s faithfulness to keep His promises and His choice to work through humble people.\n\n🎯 Exercise: Print and color a page depicting Jesus’ birth, then display it as a reminder to share His story.\n\n📖 Luke 1:26–38 | Daily Devotional Podcast | Short Christian Podcast | Lectio Divina","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn Luke 1:26–38, the angel Gabriel announces to Mary that she will bear the Son of God — a promise foretold long ago.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ll reflect on God’s faithfulness to keep His promises and His choice to work through humble people.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🎯 Exercise: Print and color a page depicting Jesus’ birth, then display it as a reminder to share His story.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖 Luke 1:26–38 | Daily Devotional Podcast | Short Christian Podcast | Lectio Divina\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"📖 Luke 1:26–38 — God Keeps His Promises\r\n\r\nAn angel visits Mary with world-changing news: she will bear the Son of God.\r\nIt’s a reminder that God’s promises never fail — and He often works through humble people to fulfill them.\r\n\r\n🎯 Today’s step: Create something that helps you tell the story of Jesus’ birth.\r\n\r\n🎧 Listen now →","date_published":"2026-01-05T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/d9ee8caf-91a2-4367-8e51-9cb3d5fb4513.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5789931,"duration_in_seconds":481}]},{"id":"d696d4ff-3e20-4504-b586-091d82352de2","title":"Episode 213: An Apprenticeship to Jesus – Week 12: Confronting Corruption \u0026 Living with Kingdom Love (Mark 12)","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/213","content_text":"In Week 12 of An Apprenticeship to Jesus: Gospel of Mark Study, Nick Oyler guides us through Mark 12, where Jesus faces challenges from religious leaders, teaches the greatest commandments, and honors the faith of a poor widow. We’ll explore how Jesus responds to traps with wisdom, reveals the heart of God’s Kingdom, and calls us to live with love, integrity, and generosity.\n\nJoin us for deep reflection, practical exercises, and spiritual encouragement to walk more closely with Jesus this week.\n\n🎧Listen now and discover how to render to God what is truly His — your heart, mind, soul, and strength.\n\n🖨️download PDF of episode","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn Week 12 of An Apprenticeship to Jesus: Gospel of Mark Study, Nick Oyler guides us through Mark 12, where Jesus faces challenges from religious leaders, teaches the greatest commandments, and honors the faith of a poor widow. We’ll explore how Jesus responds to traps with wisdom, reveals the heart of God’s Kingdom, and calls us to live with love, integrity, and generosity.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoin us for deep reflection, practical exercises, and spiritual encouragement to walk more closely with Jesus this week.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🎧Listen now and discover how to render to God what is truly His — your heart, mind, soul, and strength.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🖨️download \u003ca href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ruWKB-S6o4q4RKDiAcG9eZ0uYySjjRpM/view?usp=share_link\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ePDF\u003c/a\u003e of episode\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Dive into Mark 12 with Nick Oyler in Week 12 of An Apprenticeship to Jesus. Explore Jesus’ wisdom in confronting corruption, teaching love as the greatest commandment, and honoring sacrificial faith. Practical spiritual habits included.","date_published":"2026-01-04T08:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/d696d4ff-3e20-4504-b586-091d82352de2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5762891,"duration_in_seconds":453}]},{"id":"e659f80f-70aa-4fc5-80f1-21c2fb4dc78e","title":"Episode 205: Episode 4 — John 1:14–18 — God Came Near | Daily Devotional Podcast (Lectio Divina)","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/205","content_text":"John 1:14–18 declares that the Word became human and made His home among us, full of unfailing love and faithfulness.\n\nToday we’ll meditate on the truth that God isn’t distant — He came near to reveal Himself to us.\n\n🎯 Exercise: Turn your commute into worship — sing along to a worship playlist and offer your praise to God.\n\n📖 John 1:14–18 | Daily Bible Podcast | Christian Worship | Short Devotional\nFollow along here","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eJohn 1:14–18 declares that the Word became human and made His home among us, full of unfailing love and faithfulness.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eToday we’ll meditate on the truth that God isn’t distant — He came near to reveal Himself to us.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🎯 Exercise: Turn your commute into worship — sing along to a worship playlist and offer your praise to God.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖 John 1:14–18 | Daily Bible Podcast | Christian Worship | Short Devotional\u003cbr\u003e\nFollow along \u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/365days4\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Today we’ll meditate on the truth that God isn’t distant — He came near to reveal Himself to us.","date_published":"2026-01-04T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/e659f80f-70aa-4fc5-80f1-21c2fb4dc78e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4713913,"duration_in_seconds":391}]},{"id":"0b8ca6b1-8755-4e3c-9b5e-a4eee3df7ddd","title":"Episode 203: Episode 3 — John 1:6–13 — Recognizing Jesus | Daily Devotional Podcast (Lectio Divina)","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/203","content_text":"John the Baptist pointed to the true Light — Jesus — yet many did not recognize Him. In John 1:6–13, we’re reminded that all who believe and accept Him become children of God.\n\nWe’ll reflect on the importance of keeping our eyes, ears, and hearts open to Jesus so we don’t miss Him in our daily lives.\n\n🎯 Exercise: Look for someone who needs help today — carry a load, pick up something they drop, or offer a hand.\n\n📖 John 1:6–13 | Christian Podcast for Busy People | Lectio Divina Daily | Short Devotional","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eJohn the Baptist pointed to the true Light — Jesus — yet many did not recognize Him. In John 1:6–13, we’re reminded that all who believe and accept Him become children of God.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ll reflect on the importance of keeping our eyes, ears, and hearts open to Jesus so we don’t miss Him in our daily lives.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🎯 Exercise: Look for someone who needs help today — carry a load, pick up something they drop, or offer a hand.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖 John 1:6–13 | Christian Podcast for Busy People | Lectio Divina Daily | Short Devotional\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"John the Baptist pointed to the true Light — Jesus — yet many did not recognize Him. In John 1:6–13, we’re reminded that all who believe and accept Him become children of God.","date_published":"2026-01-03T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/0b8ca6b1-8755-4e3c-9b5e-a4eee3df7ddd.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5199078,"duration_in_seconds":432}]},{"id":"17df7ed0-314f-4d9c-b5c6-285442329ba3","title":"Episode 202: Episode 2 — John 1:1–5 — God’s Nearness | Daily Devotional Podcast (Lectio Divina)","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/202","content_text":"In John 1:1–5, we’re reminded that Jesus — the Word — was with God from the beginning, and He is God. His light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.\n\nToday’s reflection centers on God’s desire to be close to His creation. In just over two minutes, you’ll slow down, hear His Word, and carry His light into your day.\n\n🎯 Exercise: Share the light of Christ with a smile — notice how it changes the atmosphere.\n\n📖 John 1:1–5 | Daily Devotional Podcast | Christian Meditation | Short Bible Reading","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn John 1:1–5, we’re reminded that Jesus — the Word — was with God from the beginning, and He is God. His light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eToday’s reflection centers on God’s desire to be close to His creation. In just over two minutes, you’ll slow down, hear His Word, and carry His light into your day.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🎯 Exercise: Share the light of Christ with a smile — notice how it changes the atmosphere.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖 John 1:1–5 | Daily Devotional Podcast | Christian Meditation | Short Bible Reading\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In John 1:1–5, we’re reminded that Jesus — the Word — was with God from the beginning, and He is God. His light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.\r\n","date_published":"2026-01-02T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/17df7ed0-314f-4d9c-b5c6-285442329ba3.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4529103,"duration_in_seconds":376}]},{"id":"7b3add6c-cf16-4900-ae87-d84f97a64ecf","title":"Episode 201: Episode 1 — Luke 1:1–4 — Certainty in Jesus","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/201","content_text":"Today’s 2 Minute Disciple takes us to Luke 1:1–4, where Luke assures us that his account of Jesus’ life is carefully investigated and accurate.\n\nIn just over two minutes, we’ll slow down, hear the passage, notice what stands out, meditate on the truth that we can be certain of who Jesus is, and take a small step to keep an ongoing conversation with God throughout our day.\n\n🎯 Exercise: Use transitions between tasks as moments to pray — “God, thank You for giving me the ability to finish that.”\n\n📖 Luke 1:1–4 | Daily Bible Podcast | Short Christian Devotional | Lectio Divina","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eToday’s 2 Minute Disciple takes us to Luke 1:1–4, where Luke assures us that his account of Jesus’ life is carefully investigated and accurate.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn just over two minutes, we’ll slow down, hear the passage, notice what stands out, meditate on the truth that we can be certain of who Jesus is, and take a small step to keep an ongoing conversation with God throughout our day.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🎯 Exercise: Use transitions between tasks as moments to pray — “God, thank You for giving me the ability to finish that.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖 Luke 1:1–4 | Daily Bible Podcast | Short Christian Devotional | Lectio Divina\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Today’s 2 Minute Disciple takes us to Luke 1:1–4, where Luke assures us that his account of Jesus’ life is carefully investigated and accurate.\r\n\r\nIn just over two minutes, we’ll slow down, hear the passage, notice what stands out, meditate on the truth that we can be certain of who Jesus is, and take a small step to keep an ongoing conversation with God throughout our day.","date_published":"2026-01-01T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/7b3add6c-cf16-4900-ae87-d84f97a64ecf.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5474093,"duration_in_seconds":455}]},{"id":"b317255c-439d-4e9d-aff1-2139fbc580c8","title":"Episode 207: Turning Toward the Cross – Mark 11 | Apprenticeship to Jesus","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/207","content_text":"In this week’s episode of An Apprenticeship to Jesus: Gospel of Mark Study, we journey with Jesus as He enters Jerusalem, curses the fig tree, cleanses the temple, and teaches about faith, prayer, and forgiveness. Mark 11 marks a pivotal turn toward the cross, showing us what it means to live with bold faith, humble service, and unwavering trust in God’s authority.\n\nJoin Nick Oyler for a heartfelt discussion on how we can follow Jesus’ example this week — from cultivating constant prayer to extending forgiveness. Whether you’re new to the Gospel of Mark or deep into your spiritual walk, this episode will inspire you to live out your apprenticeship to Jesus in practical ways.\n\n🖨️Download PDF","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this week’s episode of An Apprenticeship to Jesus: Gospel of Mark Study, we journey with Jesus as He enters Jerusalem, curses the fig tree, cleanses the temple, and teaches about faith, prayer, and forgiveness. Mark 11 marks a pivotal turn toward the cross, showing us what it means to live with bold faith, humble service, and unwavering trust in God’s authority.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoin Nick Oyler for a heartfelt discussion on how we can follow Jesus’ example this week — from cultivating constant prayer to extending forgiveness. Whether you’re new to the Gospel of Mark or deep into your spiritual walk, this episode will inspire you to live out your apprenticeship to Jesus in practical ways.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🖨️Download \u003ca href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Sgd6HnDrpMmRyjzrV3lijiI0dvNgi3sZ/view?usp=share_link\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ePDF\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Discover 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.","date_published":"2025-12-28T08:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/b317255c-439d-4e9d-aff1-2139fbc580c8.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5811925,"duration_in_seconds":457}]},{"id":"83f9b749-8eb2-469e-9240-5ef7219e8b94","title":"Episode 204: An Apprenticeship to Jesus – Gospel of Mark Study Week 10 | Following Jesus in Mark 10","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/204","content_text":"In this episode of the 2 Minute Disciple Podcast, we continue our Gospel of Mark study with Mark 10 — a chapter full of powerful encounters and kingdom lessons.\n\nMarriage \u0026amp; Commitment: Jesus points to God’s original design for lifelong unity.\nChildlike Faith: We must receive God’s Kingdom with trust and openness.\nThe Rich Young Ruler: Following Jesus means surrendering anything that takes God’s place in our hearts.\nTrue Greatness: Leadership in God’s Kingdom is rooted in humility and service.\nHealing Bartimaeus: Jesus hears the persistent cries of faith and responds with compassion.\n\nNick also shares weekly spiritual practices — meditation on 1 Thessalonians 5:9, memorizing 1 Thessalonians 5:23–24, and taking a long walk with God.\n\n📖 Scripture: Mark 10:1–52\n🎧 Listen \u0026amp; grow in your apprenticeship to Jesus.\n📌 Next Week: Mark 11 — Jesus enters Jerusalem.\n🖨️ Download PDF \n\n365 Days with Jesus is coming on January 1! Check out this article for details.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this episode of the 2 Minute Disciple Podcast, we continue our Gospel of Mark study with Mark 10 — a chapter full of powerful encounters and kingdom lessons.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMarriage \u0026amp; Commitment: Jesus points to God’s original design for lifelong unity.\u003cbr\u003e\nChildlike Faith: We must receive God’s Kingdom with trust and openness.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Rich Young Ruler: Following Jesus means surrendering anything that takes God’s place in our hearts.\u003cbr\u003e\nTrue Greatness: Leadership in God’s Kingdom is rooted in humility and service.\u003cbr\u003e\nHealing Bartimaeus: Jesus hears the persistent cries of faith and responds with compassion.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNick also shares weekly spiritual practices — meditation on 1 Thessalonians 5:9, memorizing 1 Thessalonians 5:23–24, and taking a long walk with God.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖 Scripture: Mark 10:1–52\u003cbr\u003e\n🎧 Listen \u0026amp; grow in your apprenticeship to Jesus.\u003cbr\u003e\n📌 Next Week: Mark 11 — Jesus enters Jerusalem.\u003cbr\u003e\n🖨️ Download \u003ca href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1c8h_45wTt5iIEvn1gEammyS_1_7aHgtT/view?usp=share_link\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ePDF\u003c/a\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e365 Days with Jesus is coming on January 1! \u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/lectio-divina-an-ancient-way-to-meet-jesus-in-the-scriptures\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eCheck out this article for details.\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In 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.\r\n\r\n","date_published":"2025-12-21T08:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/83f9b749-8eb2-469e-9240-5ef7219e8b94.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":7545641,"duration_in_seconds":602}]},{"id":"b5d405bd-72e4-4e57-9193-9af4545bc348","title":"Episode 200: Seeing Jesus for Who He Really Is – Gospel of Mark Study - Week 9","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/200","content_text":"From miraculous healings to lessons on servanthood, this episode invites you to see Jesus clearly and respond with a surrendered heart.\nYou’ll learn:\n\nWhy the Transfiguration matters for your faith today\nHow prayer is essential for spiritual victory\nWhat it means to be “last of all and servant of all”\nPlus, discover practical weekly exercises to help you live like Jesus.\n\n📖 Scripture: Mark 9\n\n🎯 Challenge: Choose one spiritual practice this week — meditation, scripture memory, or a long walk with God.\nDownload PDF here","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFrom miraculous healings to lessons on servanthood, this episode invites you to see Jesus clearly and respond with a surrendered heart.\u003cbr\u003e\nYou’ll learn:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhy the Transfiguration matters for your faith today\u003cbr\u003e\nHow prayer is essential for spiritual victory\u003cbr\u003e\nWhat it means to be “last of all and servant of all”\u003cbr\u003e\nPlus, discover practical weekly exercises to help you live like Jesus.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖 Scripture: Mark 9\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🎯 Challenge: Choose one spiritual practice this week — meditation, scripture memory, or a long walk with God.\u003cbr\u003e\nDownload PDF \u003ca href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/17vipPB4mcJ1epZgtrITbWLFfYNFb5woF/view?usp=share_link\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In 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.","date_published":"2025-12-14T08:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/b5d405bd-72e4-4e57-9193-9af4545bc348.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":7442237,"duration_in_seconds":593}]},{"id":"a99f1b7e-647e-47c5-9dd1-7b5983ff0580","title":"Episode 199: Apprenticeship to Jesus – Gospel of Mark Week 8: Compassion, Clarity, and the Call to Follow","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/199","content_text":"In this week’s episode of An Apprenticeship to Jesus: Gospel of Mark Study, Nick Oyler walks us through Mark 8 — a chapter filled with miracles, deep questions, and the call to wholehearted discipleship.\n\nWe’ll explore:\n\nJesus’ compassion in feeding the four thousand\nThe warning about the “leaven” of the Pharisees and Herod\nHealing the blind man in two stages\nPeter’s bold declaration — and Jesus’ shocking rebuke\nThe life-changing call to deny ourselves and follow Him\n\nDownload PDF here","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this week’s episode of An Apprenticeship to Jesus: Gospel of Mark Study, Nick Oyler walks us through Mark 8 — a chapter filled with miracles, deep questions, and the call to wholehearted discipleship.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ll explore:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJesus’ compassion in feeding the four thousand\u003cbr\u003e\nThe warning about the “leaven” of the Pharisees and Herod\u003cbr\u003e\nHealing the blind man in two stages\u003cbr\u003e\nPeter’s bold declaration — and Jesus’ shocking rebuke\u003cbr\u003e\nThe life-changing call to deny ourselves and follow Him\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDownload PDF \u003ca href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/12Fhnl-WdamCar99bXyKFWjp8q_PEiH9H/view?usp=share_link\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Join Nick Oyler in Week 8 of An Apprenticeship to Jesus as we explore Mark 8 — from feeding four thousand to Peter’s declaration of Christ. Discover lessons on compassion, faith, and self-denial.","date_published":"2025-12-07T08:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/a99f1b7e-647e-47c5-9dd1-7b5983ff0580.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5626740,"duration_in_seconds":442}]},{"id":"dc8b5715-70a8-482b-8419-dcd0582e691b","title":"Episode 198: An Apprenticeship to Jesus: Gospel of Mark Study Week 7","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/198","content_text":"Episode Summary:\n\nThis week’s study takes us into a powerful section of Mark’s Gospel where Jesus confronts religious traditions that miss the heart of God. We’ll see:\n\n\nWhy the Pharisees were upset about unwashed hands\nJesus’ teaching that what comes from inside a person defiles them\nA Gentile woman’s persistent faith that moved Jesus to heal her daughter\nThe compassionate healing of a man who was deaf and mute\n\n\nKey Scriptures:\n\nMark 7:1–37\nRomans 8:28 (Memory Verse)\n\nDiscussion Questions:\n\nWhat did Jesus say about traditions vs. God’s commands?\nHow does His teaching challenge your view of “clean” and “unclean”?\nWhat stands out to you about the Syrophoenician woman’s faith?\nHow can you live more like Jesus this week?\n\nWeekly Exercises (Choose One):\n\nPersonal Worship – Play worship music and spend time praising God.\nScripture Memory – Memorize Romans 8:28.\nCreative Worship – Color Bible verse art as an act of devotion.\n\nSupport the Podcast:\n\nIf this study has blessed you, consider supporting the 2 Minute Disciple Podcast by clicking the support link on the episode page. Download the pdf here\n\nNext Week’s Assignment:\n\nRead Mark 8 in preparation for Week 8.","content_html":"\u003ch3\u003eEpisode Summary:\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis week’s study takes us into a powerful section of Mark’s Gospel where Jesus confronts religious traditions that miss the heart of God. We’ll see:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy the Pharisees were upset about unwashed hands\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJesus’ teaching that what comes from inside a person defiles them\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Gentile woman’s persistent faith that moved Jesus to heal her daughter\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe compassionate healing of a man who was deaf and mute\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Scriptures:\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMark 7:1–37\u003cbr\u003e\nRomans 8:28 (Memory Verse)\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDiscussion Questions:\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat did Jesus say about traditions vs. God’s commands?\u003cbr\u003e\nHow does His teaching challenge your view of “clean” and “unclean”?\u003cbr\u003e\nWhat stands out to you about the Syrophoenician woman’s faith?\u003cbr\u003e\nHow can you live more like Jesus this week?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWeekly Exercises (Choose One):\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePersonal Worship – Play worship music and spend time praising God.\u003cbr\u003e\nScripture Memory – Memorize Romans 8:28.\u003cbr\u003e\nCreative Worship – Color Bible verse art as an act of devotion.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSupport the Podcast:\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf this study has blessed you, consider supporting the 2 Minute Disciple Podcast by clicking the support link on the episode page. Download the pdf \u003ca href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GRwZf8OX5QTewNmUUE7-N3bkHFA8HEMw/view?usp=share_link\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNext Week’s Assignment:\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRead Mark 8 in preparation for Week 8.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In Mark 7, Jesus teaches that true defilement comes from the heart, not external rituals. Join Nick \u0026 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.","date_published":"2025-11-30T08:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/dc8b5715-70a8-482b-8419-dcd0582e691b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5891499,"duration_in_seconds":435}]},{"id":"676356a2-ee16-48d5-9876-757805d84d36","title":"Episode 197: An Apprenticeship to Jesus: Gospel of Mark Study Week 6","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/197","content_text":"In this Mark 6 Bible Study, we explore how Jesus faced rejection in His hometown, empowered His disciples for ministry, and showed compassion by feeding the 5,000. Discover how faith overcomes fear, how to trust God’s provision, and how to walk closely with Jesus in everyday life.\n\nWhat you’ll learn in this episode:\n\nWhy unbelief can limit what God does in your life.\nHow Jesus sends His followers with authority and simplicity.\nThe meaning behind the feeding of the 5,000.\nLessons from Jesus walking on water.\nWhether you’re new to Bible study or a seasoned believer, this verse-by-verse teaching will help you deepen your apprenticeship to Jesus.\n\n📖 Read Along: Mark 6:1–56 (ESV)\n🎯 Series: An Apprenticeship to Jesus – Gospel of Mark Study\n🔗 Resources: Download the PDF Study Here\n\nSubscribe now so you never miss a week of growing in faith and understanding God’s Word.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this Mark 6 Bible Study, we explore how Jesus faced rejection in His hometown, empowered His disciples for ministry, and showed compassion by feeding the 5,000. Discover how faith overcomes fear, how to trust God’s provision, and how to walk closely with Jesus in everyday life.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat you’ll learn in this episode:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhy unbelief can limit what God does in your life.\u003cbr\u003e\nHow Jesus sends His followers with authority and simplicity.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe meaning behind the feeding of the 5,000.\u003cbr\u003e\nLessons from Jesus walking on water.\u003cbr\u003e\nWhether you’re new to Bible study or a seasoned believer, this verse-by-verse teaching will help you deepen your apprenticeship to Jesus.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖 Read Along: Mark 6:1–56 (ESV)\u003cbr\u003e\n🎯 Series: An Apprenticeship to Jesus – Gospel of Mark Study\u003cbr\u003e\n🔗 Resources: Download the PDF Study \u003ca href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/10Hngp05s2FVLHACfh-hgEttZG90MfjvN/view?usp=share_link\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eHere\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSubscribe now so you never miss a week of growing in faith and understanding God’s Word.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In this week’s An Apprenticeship to Jesus podcast, we explore Mark 6 — a chapter filled with lessons on faith, miracles, and discipleship. From Jesus facing rejection in His hometown to feeding over 5,000 people and walking on water, this passage reveals the heart of our Savior and challenges us to trust Him in every circumstance.\r\n","date_published":"2025-11-23T08:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/676356a2-ee16-48d5-9876-757805d84d36.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":6618486,"duration_in_seconds":524}]},{"id":"3eeb0d02-90c6-48e4-bcef-d09d5bcef61f","title":"Episode 196: An Apprenticeship to Jesus: Gospel of Mark Study Week 5","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/196","content_text":"In this week’s episode of An Apprenticeship to Jesus: Gospel of Mark Study, Nick Oyler explores Mark 5, where Jesus frees a man possessed by a legion of demons. This Bible study podcast offers practical lessons on spiritual freedom, faith, and trusting God’s power in the storms of life.\n\n📖 Download the free study guide here\n🎧 Subscribe for weekly Gospel of Mark episodes.\n💬 Join the conversation here","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this week’s episode of An Apprenticeship to Jesus: Gospel of Mark Study, Nick Oyler explores Mark 5, where Jesus frees a man possessed by a legion of demons. This Bible study podcast offers practical lessons on spiritual freedom, faith, and trusting God’s power in the storms of life.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖 Download the free study guide \u003ca href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RXG8_lKu7hLhRc92Upz8on3id_Nbx_4K/view?usp=share_link\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n🎧 Subscribe for weekly Gospel of Mark episodes.\u003cbr\u003e\n💬 Join the conversation \u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/apprenticeship5\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Mark 5 tells the powerful story of Jesus’ authority over evil spirits. A man living among tombs, tormented and uncontrollable, encounters Jesus and is completely restored. This passage reveals Christ’s compassion, His power to set people free, and the call to share our testimony.","date_published":"2025-11-16T08:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/3eeb0d02-90c6-48e4-bcef-d09d5bcef61f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5801057,"duration_in_seconds":456}]},{"id":"ad821327-abad-486e-aadd-40e0988c2782","title":"Episode 195: An Apprenticeship to Jesus: Gospel of Mark Study Week 4","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/195","content_text":"In this week’s episode of An Apprenticeship to Jesus: Gospel of Mark Study, Nick Oyler guides you through Mark chapter 4, exploring the powerful Parable of the Sower and Jesus’ teaching on the Lamp under a Basket.\n\nDiscover what it means to be good soil, how to guard your heart from distractions, and why Jesus often spoke in parables. This episode offers practical discipleship insights, thought-provoking discussion questions, and encouragement for your spiritual growth.\n\nWhether you’re studying alone or with a small group, you’ll be challenged to hear God’s Word, accept it, and bear fruit in your daily life.\n\n📖 Scripture Reading: Mark 4:1–25\n💬 Key Themes: Gospel of Mark, parables of Jesus, spiritual growth, discipleship, faith in action\n\n📥 Free PDF Study Guide","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this week’s episode of An Apprenticeship to Jesus: Gospel of Mark Study, Nick Oyler guides you through Mark chapter 4, exploring the powerful Parable of the Sower and Jesus’ teaching on the Lamp under a Basket.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover what it means to be good soil, how to guard your heart from distractions, and why Jesus often spoke in parables. This episode offers practical discipleship insights, thought-provoking discussion questions, and encouragement for your spiritual growth.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re studying alone or with a small group, you’ll be challenged to hear God’s Word, accept it, and bear fruit in your daily life.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖 Scripture Reading: Mark 4:1–25\u003cbr\u003e\n💬 Key Themes: Gospel of Mark, parables of Jesus, spiritual growth, discipleship, faith in action\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📥 \u003ca href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZflwyFRaKGgLRtoJZMyZzj4JszRc_cFW/view?usp=share_link\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFree PDF Study Guide\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Welcome to An Apprenticeship to Jesus: Gospel of Mark Study. In this episode, we explore Mark 4, where Jesus teaches powerful parables about the Kingdom of God and demonstrates His authority over nature.\r\nWhether you’re new to Bible study or a seasoned disciple, this chapter offers deep insights into faith, perseverance, and spiritual growth.","date_published":"2025-11-09T08:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/ad821327-abad-486e-aadd-40e0988c2782.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5941119,"duration_in_seconds":468}]},{"id":"67767632-9f02-484a-b3fc-b368620d2c2b","title":"Episode 194: An Apprenticeship to Jesus: Gospel of Mark Study 3","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/194","content_text":"If you haven’t yet, make sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss future episodes, and download the free PDF study guide from our website.\n\nMark 3 — Key Events\n\n1. Jesus Heals on the Sabbath\n\nIn the synagogue, Jesus encounters a man with a withered hand. The religious leaders watch closely, hoping to accuse Him. Jesus asks:\n\n“Is it lawful on the Sabbath to do good or to do harm, to save life or to kill?”\n\nWhen they remain silent, He heals the man — revealing God’s heart for compassion over legalism.\n\n2. Crowds Follow Jesus\n\nFrom Galilee, Judea, Jerusalem, Idumea, and beyond, people come to see Jesus. His miracles draw many, and even unclean spirits declare Him the Son of God.\n\n3. Jesus Appoints the Twelve Apostles\n\nJesus calls and appoints twelve men to be His closest followers, sending them out to preach and giving them authority to cast out demons:\nSimon Peter\nJames \u0026amp; John (Sons of Thunder)\nAndrew\nPhilip\nBartholomew\nMatthew\nThomas\nJames son of Alphaeus\nThaddaeus\nSimon the Zealot\nJudas Iscariot\n\n4. Confrontation with Religious Leaders\n\nThe scribes accuse Jesus of working by the power of Satan. Jesus responds with the famous teaching:\n\n“A house divided against itself cannot stand.”\n\nHe warns against blaspheming the Holy Spirit — a sin with eternal consequences.\n\n5. Redefining Family\n\nWhen His mother and brothers come looking for Him, Jesus declares:\n\n“Whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother.”","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIf you haven’t yet, make sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss future episodes, and download the free \u003ca href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/194L0amQ9QW96NEkLC_89kdt1Puv9Lwsf/view?usp=share_link\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ePDF\u003c/a\u003e study guide from our website.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch1\u003eMark 3 — Key Events\u003c/h1\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e1. Jesus Heals on the Sabbath\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the synagogue, Jesus encounters a man with a withered hand. The religious leaders watch closely, hoping to accuse Him. Jesus asks:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e“Is it lawful on the Sabbath to do good or to do harm, to save life or to kill?”\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen they remain silent, He heals the man — revealing God’s heart for compassion over legalism.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e2. Crowds Follow Jesus\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Galilee, Judea, Jerusalem, Idumea, and beyond, people come to see Jesus. His miracles draw many, and even unclean spirits declare Him the Son of God.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e3. Jesus Appoints the Twelve Apostles\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJesus calls and appoints twelve men to be His closest followers, sending them out to preach and giving them authority to cast out demons:\u003cbr\u003e\nSimon Peter\u003cbr\u003e\nJames \u0026amp; John (Sons of Thunder)\u003cbr\u003e\nAndrew\u003cbr\u003e\nPhilip\u003cbr\u003e\nBartholomew\u003cbr\u003e\nMatthew\u003cbr\u003e\nThomas\u003cbr\u003e\nJames son of Alphaeus\u003cbr\u003e\nThaddaeus\u003cbr\u003e\nSimon the Zealot\u003cbr\u003e\nJudas Iscariot\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e4. Confrontation with Religious Leaders\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe scribes accuse Jesus of working by the power of Satan. Jesus responds with the famous teaching:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e“A house divided against itself cannot stand.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe warns against blaspheming the Holy Spirit — a sin with eternal consequences.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e5. Redefining Family\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen His mother and brothers come looking for Him, Jesus declares:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e“Whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother.”\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In this week’s study of Mark 3, we explore Jesus’ compassion, authority, and mission. Learn how His healing on the Sabbath reveals God’s heart, why He called the Twelve Apostles, and what it means to be part of His family.","date_published":"2025-11-02T08:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/67767632-9f02-484a-b3fc-b368620d2c2b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5860969,"duration_in_seconds":461}]},{"id":"a15c0fd3-13c3-41d2-9866-260f48c97eb1","title":"Episode 193: An Apprenticeship to Jesus: Gospel of Mark Study 2","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/193","content_text":"Key Lessons from Jesus\n\n\nFaith can move obstacles – The friends of the paralytic didn’t let a crowd stop them from bringing him to Jesus.\nJesus has authority to forgive sins – This was shocking to the religious leaders but central to His mission.\nCompassion over condemnation – Jesus welcomed sinners to His table.\nThe Sabbath is for man’s benefit – It’s a gift, not a burden.\n\n\nAnd when he returned to Capernaum after some days, it was reported that he was at home. 2 And many were gathered together, so that there was no more room, not even at the door. And he was preaching the word to them. 3 And they came, bringing to him a paralytic carried by four men. 4 And when they could not get near him because of the crowd, they removed the roof above him, and when they had made an opening, they let down the bed on which the paralytic lay. 5 And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven.” 6 Now some of the scribes were sitting there, questioning in their hearts, 7 “Why does this man speak like that? He is blaspheming! Who can forgive sins but God alone?” 8 And immediately Jesus, perceiving in his spirit that they thus questioned within themselves, said to them, “Why do you question these things in your hearts? 9 Which is easier, to say to the paralytic, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Rise, take up your bed and walk’? 10 But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—he said to the paralytic— 11 “I say to you, rise, pick up your bed, and go home.” 12 And he rose and immediately picked up his bed and went out before them all, so that they were all amazed and glorified God, saying, “We never saw anything like this!”\n\n13 He went out again beside the sea, and all the crowd was coming to him, and he was teaching them. 14 And as he passed by, he saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax booth, and he said to him, “Follow me.” And he rose and followed him.\n15 And as he reclined at table in his house, many tax collectors and sinners were reclining with Jesus and his disciples, for there were many who followed him. 16 And the scribes of the Pharisees, when they saw that he was eating with sinners and tax collectors, said to his disciples, “Why does he eat with tax collectors and sinners?” 17 And when Jesus heard it, he said to them, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.”\n\n18 Now John’s disciples and the Pharisees were fasting. And people came and said to him, “Why do John’s disciples and the disciples of the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not fast?” 19 And Jesus said to them, “Can the wedding guests fast while the bridegroom is with them? As long as they have the bridegroom with them, they cannot fast. 20 The days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them, and then they will fast in that day. 21 No one sews a piece of unshrunk cloth on an old garment. If he does, the patch tears away from it, the new from the old, and a worse tear is made. 22 And no one puts new wine into old wineskins. If he does, the wine will burst the skins—and the wine is destroyed, and so are the skins. But new wine is for fresh wineskins.”\n\n23 One Sabbath he was going through the grainfields, and as they made their way, his disciples began to pluck heads of grain. 24 And the Pharisees were saying to him, “Look, why are they doing what is not lawful on the Sabbath?” 25 And he said to them, “Have you never read what David did, when he was in need and was hungry, he and those who were with him: 26 how he entered the house of God, in the time of Abiathar the high priest, and ate the bread of the Presence, which it is not lawful for any but the priests to eat, and also gave it to those who were with him?” 27 And he said to them, “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. 28 So the Son of Man is lord even of the Sabbath.”  \nMark 2:1–28, ESV\n\nDiscussion:\n\n\nWhat did Jesus say in this chapter?\nWhat did Jesus do in this chapter?\nWhat did you learn from Jesus?\nWhat surprised you about Jesus?\nWhat confused you about Jesus?\nWhat questions do you have?\nHow can I be like Jesus this week?\n\n\nLeave a comment to tell me what Spiritual exercise that you tried this week.\nDownload PDF ","content_html":"\u003ch2\u003eKey Lessons from Jesus\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaith can move obstacles – The friends of the paralytic didn’t let a crowd stop them from bringing him to Jesus.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJesus has authority to forgive sins – This was shocking to the religious leaders but central to His mission.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompassion over condemnation – Jesus welcomed sinners to His table.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Sabbath is for man’s benefit – It’s a gift, not a burden.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd when he returned to Capernaum after some days, it was reported that he was at home. 2 And many were gathered together, so that there was no more room, not even at the door. And he was preaching the word to them. 3 And they came, bringing to him a paralytic carried by four men. 4 And when they could not get near him because of the crowd, they removed the roof above him, and when they had made an opening, they let down the bed on which the paralytic lay. 5 And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven.” 6 Now some of the scribes were sitting there, questioning in their hearts, 7 “Why does this man speak like that? He is blaspheming! Who can forgive sins but God alone?” 8 And immediately Jesus, perceiving in his spirit that they thus questioned within themselves, said to them, “Why do you question these things in your hearts? 9 Which is easier, to say to the paralytic, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Rise, take up your bed and walk’? 10 But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—he said to the paralytic— 11 “I say to you, rise, pick up your bed, and go home.” 12 And he rose and immediately picked up his bed and went out before them all, so that they were all amazed and glorified God, saying, “We never saw anything like this!”\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e13 He went out again beside the sea, and all the crowd was coming to him, and he was teaching them. 14 And as he passed by, he saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax booth, and he said to him, “Follow me.” And he rose and followed him.\u003cbr\u003e\n15 And as he reclined at table in his house, many tax collectors and sinners were reclining with Jesus and his disciples, for there were many who followed him. 16 And the scribes of the Pharisees, when they saw that he was eating with sinners and tax collectors, said to his disciples, “Why does he eat with tax collectors and sinners?” 17 And when Jesus heard it, he said to them, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e18 Now John’s disciples and the Pharisees were fasting. And people came and said to him, “Why do John’s disciples and the disciples of the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not fast?” 19 And Jesus said to them, “Can the wedding guests fast while the bridegroom is with them? As long as they have the bridegroom with them, they cannot fast. 20 The days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them, and then they will fast in that day. 21 No one sews a piece of unshrunk cloth on an old garment. If he does, the patch tears away from it, the new from the old, and a worse tear is made. 22 And no one puts new wine into old wineskins. If he does, the wine will burst the skins—and the wine is destroyed, and so are the skins. But new wine is for fresh wineskins.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e23 One Sabbath he was going through the grainfields, and as they made their way, his disciples began to pluck heads of grain. 24 And the Pharisees were saying to him, “Look, why are they doing what is not lawful on the Sabbath?” 25 And he said to them, “Have you never read what David did, when he was in need and was hungry, he and those who were with him: 26 how he entered the house of God, in the time of Abiathar the high priest, and ate the bread of the Presence, which it is not lawful for any but the priests to eat, and also gave it to those who were with him?” 27 And he said to them, “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. 28 So the Son of Man is lord even of the Sabbath.”  \u003cbr\u003e\nMark 2:1–28, ESV\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDiscussion:\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat did Jesus say in this chapter?\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat did Jesus do in this chapter?\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat did you learn from Jesus?\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat surprised you about Jesus?\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat confused you about Jesus?\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat questions do you have?\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow can I be like Jesus this week?\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLeave a comment to tell me what Spiritual exercise that you tried this week.\u003cbr\u003e\nDownload \u003ca href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/18BHJDb7byxgv3LbQqKTJXq9M8Q2G-Zd1/view?usp=share_link\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ePDF\u003c/a\u003e \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Join Nick Oyler for Week 2 of An Apprenticeship to Jesus: Gospel of Mark Study. Explore Mark 2, where Jesus heals a paralytic, forgives sins, calls Levi, teaches about new wine, and reveals the Sabbath’s true purpose. Includes discussion questions and spiritual exercises for your week.","date_published":"2025-10-26T08:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/a15c0fd3-13c3-41d2-9866-260f48c97eb1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5209294,"duration_in_seconds":407}]},{"id":"6018fccf-712d-4645-871d-acd917811f0a","title":"Episode 192: An Apprenticeship to Jesus: Gospel of Mark Bible Study - Mark 1","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/192","content_text":"Read Mark 1\n\nThe beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.\n2 As it is written in Isaiah the prophet,\n“Behold, I send my messenger before your face,\nwho will prepare your way,\n3  the voice of one crying in the wilderness:\n‘Prepare the way of the Lord,\nmake his paths straight,’ ”\n4 John appeared, baptizing in the wilderness and proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. 5 And all the country of Judea and all Jerusalem were going out to him and were being baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. 6 Now John was clothed with camel’s hair and wore a leather belt around his waist and ate locusts and wild honey. 7 And he preached, saying, “After me comes he who is mightier than I, the strap of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie. 8 I have baptized you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.”\n9 In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10 And when he came up out of the water, immediately he saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. 11 And a voice came from heaven, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.”\n12 The Spirit immediately drove him out into the wilderness. 13 And he was in the wilderness forty days, being tempted by Satan. And he was with the wild animals, and the angels were ministering to him.\n14 Now after John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee, proclaiming the gospel of God, 15 and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.”\n16 Passing alongside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew the brother of Simon casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. 17 And Jesus said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men.” 18 And immediately they left their nets and followed him. 19 And going on a little farther, he saw James the son of Zebedee and John his brother, who were in their boat mending the nets. 20 And immediately he called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired servants and followed him.\n21 And they went into Capernaum, and immediately on the Sabbath he entered the synagogue and was teaching. 22 And they were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one who had authority, and not as the scribes. 23 And immediately there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit. And he cried out, 24 “What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God.” 25 But Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be silent, and come out of him!” 26 And the unclean spirit, convulsing him and crying out with a loud voice, came out of him. 27 And they were all amazed, so that they questioned among themselves, saying, “What is this? A new teaching with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him.” 28 And at once his fame spread everywhere throughout all the surrounding region of Galilee.\n29 And immediately he left the synagogue and entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. 30 Now Simon’s mother-in-law lay ill with a fever, and immediately they told him about her. 31 And he came and took her by the hand and lifted her up, and the fever left her, and she began to serve them.\n32 That evening at sundown they brought to him all who were sick or oppressed by demons. 33 And the whole city was gathered together at the door. 34 And he healed many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons. And he would not permit the demons to speak, because they knew him.\n35 And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he departed and went out to a desolate place, and there he prayed. 36 And Simon and those who were with him searched for him, 37 and they found him and said to him, “Everyone is looking for you.” 38 And he said to them, “Let us go on to the next towns, that I may preach there also, for that is why I came out.” 39 And he went throughout all Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and casting out demons.\n40 And a leper came to him, imploring him, and kneeling said to him, “If you will, you can make me clean.” 41 Moved with pity, he stretched out his hand and touched him and said to him, “I will; be clean.” 42 And immediately the leprosy left him, and he was made clean. 43 And Jesus sternly charged him and sent him away at once, 44 and said to him, “See that you say nothing to anyone, but go, show yourself to the priest and offer for your cleansing what Moses commanded, for a proof to them.” 45 But he went out and began to talk freely about it, and to spread the news, so that Jesus could no longer openly enter a town, but was out in desolate places, and people were coming to him from every quarter.  \n  Mark 1:1-45, ESV\n\n\nWhat did Jesus say in this chapter?\n\nWhat did Jesus do in this chapter?\n\nWhat did you learn from Jesus?\n\nWhat surprised you about Jesus?\n\nWhat confused you about Jesus?\n\nWhat questions do you have?\n\nHow can I be like Jesus this week?\n\n\nPDF Download","content_html":"\u003ch3\u003eRead Mark 1\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.\u003cbr\u003e\n2 As it is written in Isaiah the prophet,\u003cbr\u003e\n“Behold, I send my messenger before your face,\u003cbr\u003e\nwho will prepare your way,\u003cbr\u003e\n3  the voice of one crying in the wilderness:\u003cbr\u003e\n‘Prepare the way of the Lord,\u003cbr\u003e\nmake his paths straight,’ ”\u003cbr\u003e\n4 John appeared, baptizing in the wilderness and proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. 5 And all the country of Judea and all Jerusalem were going out to him and were being baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. 6 Now John was clothed with camel’s hair and wore a leather belt around his waist and ate locusts and wild honey. 7 And he preached, saying, “After me comes he who is mightier than I, the strap of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie. 8 I have baptized you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.”\u003cbr\u003e\n9 In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10 And when he came up out of the water, immediately he saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. 11 And a voice came from heaven, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.”\u003cbr\u003e\n12 The Spirit immediately drove him out into the wilderness. 13 And he was in the wilderness forty days, being tempted by Satan. And he was with the wild animals, and the angels were ministering to him.\u003cbr\u003e\n14 Now after John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee, proclaiming the gospel of God, 15 and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.”\u003cbr\u003e\n16 Passing alongside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew the brother of Simon casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. 17 And Jesus said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men.” 18 And immediately they left their nets and followed him. 19 And going on a little farther, he saw James the son of Zebedee and John his brother, who were in their boat mending the nets. 20 And immediately he called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired servants and followed him.\u003cbr\u003e\n21 And they went into Capernaum, and immediately on the Sabbath he entered the synagogue and was teaching. 22 And they were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one who had authority, and not as the scribes. 23 And immediately there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit. And he cried out, 24 “What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God.” 25 But Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be silent, and come out of him!” 26 And the unclean spirit, convulsing him and crying out with a loud voice, came out of him. 27 And they were all amazed, so that they questioned among themselves, saying, “What is this? A new teaching with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him.” 28 And at once his fame spread everywhere throughout all the surrounding region of Galilee.\u003cbr\u003e\n29 And immediately he left the synagogue and entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. 30 Now Simon’s mother-in-law lay ill with a fever, and immediately they told him about her. 31 And he came and took her by the hand and lifted her up, and the fever left her, and she began to serve them.\u003cbr\u003e\n32 That evening at sundown they brought to him all who were sick or oppressed by demons. 33 And the whole city was gathered together at the door. 34 And he healed many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons. And he would not permit the demons to speak, because they knew him.\u003cbr\u003e\n35 And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he departed and went out to a desolate place, and there he prayed. 36 And Simon and those who were with him searched for him, 37 and they found him and said to him, “Everyone is looking for you.” 38 And he said to them, “Let us go on to the next towns, that I may preach there also, for that is why I came out.” 39 And he went throughout all Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and casting out demons.\u003cbr\u003e\n40 And a leper came to him, imploring him, and kneeling said to him, “If you will, you can make me clean.” 41 Moved with pity, he stretched out his hand and touched him and said to him, “I will; be clean.” 42 And immediately the leprosy left him, and he was made clean. 43 And Jesus sternly charged him and sent him away at once, 44 and said to him, “See that you say nothing to anyone, but go, show yourself to the priest and offer for your cleansing what Moses commanded, for a proof to them.” 45 But he went out and began to talk freely about it, and to spread the news, so that Jesus could no longer openly enter a town, but was out in desolate places, and people were coming to him from every quarter.  \u003cbr\u003e\n  Mark 1:1-45, ESV\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat did Jesus say in this chapter?\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat did Jesus do in this chapter?\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat did you learn from Jesus?\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat surprised you about Jesus?\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat confused you about Jesus?\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat questions do you have?\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow can I be like Jesus this week?\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/15g7Hr9M4rfjdfHVTM_yoSnM1vPABuQTi/view?usp=share_link\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ePDF Download\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Join our Apprenticeship to Jesus Bible study through the Gospel of Mark. Explore discipleship, the Holy Spirit, and Jesus’ miracles in Mark 1 with discussion questions and weekly exercises.","date_published":"2025-10-19T08:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/6018fccf-712d-4645-871d-acd917811f0a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5809490,"duration_in_seconds":457}]},{"id":"8fa7c3f3-613a-4ec1-9c24-7791a93de1ac","title":"Episode 191: What I am Learning From Jesus Is...How to pray, Jesus style","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/191","content_text":"Have you ever wanted to learn how to pray better? Jesus’ disciples wanted to know how to pray Jesus’ style and he taught them how to pray and his way of prayer can take us way past our feeble attempts at prayer.\nLuke 11:1–10 (CEB): Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.” \n2 Jesus told them, “When you pray, say: \n‘Father, uphold the holiness of your name. \nBring in your kingdom. \n3 Give us the bread we need for today. \n4 Forgive us our sins, \nfor we also forgive everyone who has wronged us. \nAnd don’t lead us into temptation.’ \n5 He also said to them, “Imagine that one of you has a friend and you go to that friend in the middle of the night. Imagine saying, ‘Friend, loan me three loaves of bread 6 because a friend of mine on a journey has arrived and I have nothing to set before him.’ 7 Imagine further that he answers from within the house, ‘Don’t bother me. The door is already locked, and my children and I are in bed. I can’t get up to give you anything.’ 8 I assure you, even if he wouldn’t get up and help because of his friendship, he will get up and give his friend whatever he needs because of his friend’s brashness. 9 And I tell you: Ask and you will receive. Seek and you will find. Knock and the door will be opened to you. 10 Everyone who asks, receives. Whoever seeks, finds. To everyone who knocks, the door is opened. ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eHave you ever wanted to learn how to pray better? Jesus’ disciples wanted to know how to pray Jesus’ style and he taught them how to pray and his way of prayer can take us way past our feeble attempts at prayer.\u003cbr\u003e\nLuke 11:1–10 (CEB): Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.” \u003cbr\u003e\n2 Jesus told them, “When you pray, say: \u003cbr\u003e\n‘Father, uphold the holiness of your name. \u003cbr\u003e\nBring in your kingdom. \u003cbr\u003e\n3 Give us the bread we need for today. \u003cbr\u003e\n4 Forgive us our sins, \u003cbr\u003e\nfor we also forgive everyone who has wronged us. \u003cbr\u003e\nAnd don’t lead us into temptation.’ \u003cbr\u003e\n5 He also said to them, “Imagine that one of you has a friend and you go to that friend in the middle of the night. Imagine saying, ‘Friend, loan me three loaves of bread 6 because a friend of mine on a journey has arrived and I have nothing to set before him.’ 7 Imagine further that he answers from within the house, ‘Don’t bother me. The door is already locked, and my children and I are in bed. I can’t get up to give you anything.’ 8 I assure you, even if he wouldn’t get up and help because of his friendship, he will get up and give his friend whatever he needs because of his friend’s brashness. 9 And I tell you: Ask and you will receive. Seek and you will find. Knock and the door will be opened to you. 10 Everyone who asks, receives. Whoever seeks, finds. To everyone who knocks, the door is opened. \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Have you ever wanted to learn how to pray better? Jesus’ disciples wanted to know how to pray Jesus’ style and he taught them how to pray and his way of prayer can take us way past our feeble attempts at prayer.","date_published":"2023-07-22T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/8fa7c3f3-613a-4ec1-9c24-7791a93de1ac.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":1883761,"duration_in_seconds":156}]},{"id":"aefb63ad-94bf-43eb-b1d8-ceae2f97fd86","title":"Episode 189: What I Am Learning From Jesus Is...Check my own heart before I dole out advice to others.","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/189","content_text":"I hate unsolicited advice from others. If I wanted to know what you thought, I would have asked. However, I can jump right in and point out your faults before I look at my own log. This is the part of Jesus’ sermon where he is starting to meddle. If I’m honest with myself, I need his meddling and he is teaching me to check my heart before I dole out advice. Man, this learning from Jesus is a process and I’m a slow learner sometimes.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eI hate unsolicited advice from others. If I wanted to know what you thought, I would have asked. However, I can jump right in and point out your faults before I look at my own log. This is the part of Jesus’ sermon where he is starting to meddle. If I’m honest with myself, I need his meddling and he is teaching me to check my heart before I dole out advice. Man, this learning from Jesus is a process and I’m a slow learner sometimes.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This is the part of Jesus’ sermon where he is starting to meddle. If I’m honest with myself, I need his meddling and he is teaching me to check my heart before I dole out advice.","date_published":"2023-07-20T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/aefb63ad-94bf-43eb-b1d8-ceae2f97fd86.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":2011341,"duration_in_seconds":166}]},{"id":"583db5db-2c5e-4be7-a3b8-bfc5d3eab93f","title":"Episode 188: What I Am Learning From Jesus Is...The Key to Life in God’s Kingdom is Obedience.","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/188","content_text":"I have to admit that I like to do stuff for God more than doing what he says, but I’m slowly learning to do what he says rather than just doing something for him. This podcast was an act of obedience to God. I was praying and asking God to help me find what was next in my career and he nudged me to lean into my podcast, so I was obedient. My why for 2 Minute Disciple, is to get to know Jesus and his words so that we can put them into practice.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eI have to admit that I like to do stuff for God more than doing what he says, but I’m slowly learning to do what he says rather than just doing something for him. This podcast was an act of obedience to God. I was praying and asking God to help me find what was next in my career and he nudged me to lean into my podcast, so I was obedient. My why for 2 Minute Disciple, is to get to know Jesus and his words so that we can put them into practice.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"My why for 2 Minute Disciple, is to get to know Jesus and his words so that we can put them into practice.\r\n","date_published":"2023-07-19T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/583db5db-2c5e-4be7-a3b8-bfc5d3eab93f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":2055227,"duration_in_seconds":170}]},{"id":"e34d2f81-15d1-47fc-86ec-0c0e5b17fa17","title":"Episode 187: What I Am Learning From Jesus Is... Trust Jesus especially when everything is out of my control.","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/187","content_text":"When we are anxious and panicked about our situation, we want someone else to be as anxious as we are. Jesus was calm, so calm that he was asleep and when he wakes up, he calmly tells the wind to stop. His words in that moment to the disciples are what speaks to me the most, “Why are you afraid, where is your faith?” I know, there is no need to fear, my God is in control. Easier said than done, but I’m learning.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWhen we are anxious and panicked about our situation, we want someone else to be as anxious as we are. Jesus was calm, so calm that he was asleep and when he wakes up, he calmly tells the wind to stop. His words in that moment to the disciples are what speaks to me the most, “Why are you afraid, where is your faith?” I know, there is no need to fear, my God is in control. Easier said than done, but I’m learning.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"When we are anxious and panicked about our situation, we want someone else to be as anxious as we are.","date_published":"2023-07-18T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/e34d2f81-15d1-47fc-86ec-0c0e5b17fa17.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":2438913,"duration_in_seconds":202}]},{"id":"482fc4dd-2d71-43ea-8263-29072e353b11","title":"Episode 186: What I Am Learning From Jesus Is... Suffering and death are a part of life, but so is resurrection and life.","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/186","content_text":"The longer that I live, the more I realize that life is painful and death is part of life. It’s not easy to loose someone close to you and grief can be overwhelming. It hurts so much that we can’t bear it and the if only game starts to play on repeat in our heads and sometimes comes out of our mouths. Jesus is teaching me that resurrection and life are also a part of our lives, when we believe in him we never die. We also know that our God cries with us, we are not alone in our pain, God is with us. ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe longer that I live, the more I realize that life is painful and death is part of life. It’s not easy to loose someone close to you and grief can be overwhelming. It hurts so much that we can’t bear it and the if only game starts to play on repeat in our heads and sometimes comes out of our mouths. Jesus is teaching me that resurrection and life are also a part of our lives, when we believe in him we never die. We also know that our God cries with us, we are not alone in our pain, God is with us. \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Jesus is teaching me that resurrection and life are also a part of our lives, when we believe in him we never die.","date_published":"2023-07-17T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/482fc4dd-2d71-43ea-8263-29072e353b11.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":2368873,"duration_in_seconds":196}]},{"id":"d1633459-2217-4234-a1b8-7345dc636b96","title":"Episode 190: What I Am Learning From Jesus Is...I can say no to myself and live my best life.","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/190","content_text":"Jesus’ way of life is upside down from the way of the people around me. Who likes to say no to yourself? The life that we gain in Jesus is our BEST life. When we trust Jesus and lay down our lives for his sake, we gain so much more than we can imagine. ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eJesus’ way of life is upside down from the way of the people around me. Who likes to say no to yourself? The life that we gain in Jesus is our BEST life. When we trust Jesus and lay down our lives for his sake, we gain so much more than we can imagine. \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Jesus’ way of life is upside down from the way of the people around me. Who likes to say no to yourself?","date_published":"2023-07-16T21:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/d1633459-2217-4234-a1b8-7345dc636b96.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":2296148,"duration_in_seconds":190}]},{"id":"434d16cc-2b7a-433f-80cc-23b4eeb5a3cb","title":"Episode 185: What I Am Learning From Jesus Is...Forgiveness Is The Key To Faith In God","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/185","content_text":"This is interesting, if I want God to answer my prayers and if I want to receive things from God, then I need to offer forgiveness to receive forgiveness. I like holding things over people’s heads, I’m that Cardinal fan who still holds on to the angst of the bad call in the ‘85 World Series. I’m that Bears fan who can’t get past the double doink and I’m that crazy Illini fan that can’t get over Bruce Pearl ratting on our program and their recruiting practices. Some of you have no idea what I’m talking about, but that’s what unforgiveness is, hanging on to hurts that no one cares about anymore and you can’t change the outcome by holding on to them. Jesus is teaching me to let go of those hurts so that God can answer my prayers and give me true life. Sometimes, I don’t even realize that I’m hanging on to unforgiveness until something makes me remember and I have to let it go and ask for forgiveness as I am forgiving.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThis is interesting, if I want God to answer my prayers and if I want to receive things from God, then I need to offer forgiveness to receive forgiveness. I like holding things over people’s heads, I’m that Cardinal fan who still holds on to the angst of the bad call in the ‘85 World Series. I’m that Bears fan who can’t get past the double doink and I’m that crazy Illini fan that can’t get over Bruce Pearl ratting on our program and their recruiting practices. Some of you have no idea what I’m talking about, but that’s what unforgiveness is, hanging on to hurts that no one cares about anymore and you can’t change the outcome by holding on to them. Jesus is teaching me to let go of those hurts so that God can answer my prayers and give me true life. Sometimes, I don’t even realize that I’m hanging on to unforgiveness until something makes me remember and I have to let it go and ask for forgiveness as I am forgiving.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This is interesting, if I want God to answer my prayers and if I want to receive things from God, then I need to offer forgiveness to receive forgiveness.","date_published":"2023-07-16T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/434d16cc-2b7a-433f-80cc-23b4eeb5a3cb.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":2509758,"duration_in_seconds":208}]},{"id":"83ed62fd-446c-4eff-988b-af3fa804d76e","title":"Episode 184: What I am learning from Jesus is… I have to carve out time for prayer, especially when life is busy.","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/184","content_text":"Life is busy! Each day has a list of things that need to be accomplished for work and around the house as well as to keep up family relationships. We have enough things to keep ourselves busy 24/7. I can relate to the frenetic pace of Jesus’ ministry here in Mark’s gospel, however, Jesus shows us that our relationship with God needs time too. I am learning that I have to carve out time to be with God, it doesn’t just happen naturally, I have to intentionally carve out time to be alone with God. I meet with Him in the shower and and I listen to his word while I iron clothes. This is what works for me and what I’ve learned from Jesus is that if he could carve out time to be with the father, then so can I.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eLife is busy! Each day has a list of things that need to be accomplished for work and around the house as well as to keep up family relationships. We have enough things to keep ourselves busy 24/7. I can relate to the frenetic pace of Jesus’ ministry here in Mark’s gospel, however, Jesus shows us that our relationship with God needs time too. I am learning that I have to carve out time to be with God, it doesn’t just happen naturally, I have to intentionally carve out time to be alone with God. I meet with Him in the shower and and I listen to his word while I iron clothes. This is what works for me and what I’ve learned from Jesus is that if he could carve out time to be with the father, then so can I.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":" I can relate to the frenetic pace of Jesus’ ministry here in Mark’s gospel, however, Jesus shows us that our relationship with God needs time too.","date_published":"2023-07-15T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/83ed62fd-446c-4eff-988b-af3fa804d76e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":2100583,"duration_in_seconds":174}]},{"id":"ca2c78fa-d6b7-4412-b40c-92ff3226abee","title":"Episode 183: What I Am Learning From Jesus Is… Humility is harder than it looks.","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/183","content_text":"I want to be great in God’s kingdom! I want to be known for preaching great sermons that lead thousands of people to Jesus. I want to be a household name and have numerous best selling books. I want people to like me and be an influencer like none other. I want to be famous for Jesus and the name people think of when they hear the word Christian. I want to heal people with the touch on my hand. I want to be the greatest Christian ever…however, those things are not what makes a person great in God’s kingdom. Greatness in God’s kingdom has more to do with humility and becoming like a child. That is hard to do, to check the ego at the door and be willing to be the lowest on the totem pole for God’s glory. My ego wants to fight back, but I’m learning to be humble a little at a time.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eI want to be great in God’s kingdom! I want to be known for preaching great sermons that lead thousands of people to Jesus. I want to be a household name and have numerous best selling books. I want people to like me and be an influencer like none other. I want to be famous for Jesus and the name people think of when they hear the word Christian. I want to heal people with the touch on my hand. I want to be the greatest Christian ever…however, those things are not what makes a person great in God’s kingdom. Greatness in God’s kingdom has more to do with humility and becoming like a child. That is hard to do, to check the ego at the door and be willing to be the lowest on the totem pole for God’s glory. My ego wants to fight back, but I’m learning to be humble a little at a time.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Greatness in God’s kingdom has more to do with humility and becoming like a child.","date_published":"2023-07-14T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/ca2c78fa-d6b7-4412-b40c-92ff3226abee.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":2073095,"duration_in_seconds":171}]},{"id":"c3f46ee6-ba78-44fc-8b62-5d73a64ab756","title":"Episode 182: What I'm Learning From Jesus Is...to see people with eyes of compassion.","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/182","content_text":"Jesus is teaching me to listen to people and to speak the Gospel into their lives in the midst of a simple conversation. It’s not about beating people over the head with a Bible or being obnoxious by shouting through a bullhorn the four spiritual laws. It’s about being present and having compassion on the people in your path. When we do that, we are looking a lot like Jesus and making a dent on the harvest. The little things we do every day to show compassion like Jesus are just as important as the big things we do for Jesus.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eJesus is teaching me to listen to people and to speak the Gospel into their lives in the midst of a simple conversation. It’s not about beating people over the head with a Bible or being obnoxious by shouting through a bullhorn the four spiritual laws. It’s about being present and having compassion on the people in your path. When we do that, we are looking a lot like Jesus and making a dent on the harvest. The little things we do every day to show compassion like Jesus are just as important as the big things we do for Jesus.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Seeing people with compassion and being open to divine conversations is the way Jesus is leading me. ","date_published":"2023-07-13T20:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/c3f46ee6-ba78-44fc-8b62-5d73a64ab756.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":1858584,"duration_in_seconds":153}]},{"id":"e818afaa-e627-4570-894d-6649f2009395","title":"Episode 181: Luke Chapter 13","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/181","content_text":"Jesus saw people, had concern for them and changed their story regardless of what was going on around him. The religious leaders, on the other hand were more concerned with keeping the rules than seeing the needs of people. If there is one thing that we can learn from Jesus here is that he has a genuine concern for people and their needs over the rules for the day.  ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eJesus saw people, had concern for them and changed their story regardless of what was going on around him. The religious leaders, on the other hand were more concerned with keeping the rules than seeing the needs of people. If there is one thing that we can learn from Jesus here is that he has a genuine concern for people and their needs over the rules for the day.  \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Jesus saw people, had concern for them and changed their story regardless of what was going on around him. The religious leaders, on the other hand were more concerned with keeping the rules than seeing the needs of people. If there is one thing that we can learn from Jesus here is that he has a genuine concern for people and their needs over the rules for the day.  ","date_published":"2022-06-27T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/e818afaa-e627-4570-894d-6649f2009395.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4581979,"duration_in_seconds":380}]},{"id":"fc8fd065-1ac2-48c0-99df-1e7b251aa6b7","title":"Episode 180: Luke Chapter 12","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/180","content_text":"We all wear some sort of mask that makes us look like what we think the people we are around at the time want us to look. However, Jesus challenges us to be real and take off our masks and be who we say we are.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe all wear some sort of mask that makes us look like what we think the people we are around at the time want us to look. However, Jesus challenges us to be real and take off our masks and be who we say we are.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"We all wear some sort of mask that makes us look like what we think the people we are around at the time want us to look. However, Jesus challenges us to be real and take off our masks and be who we say we are.","date_published":"2022-06-24T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/fc8fd065-1ac2-48c0-99df-1e7b251aa6b7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":6189860,"duration_in_seconds":514}]},{"id":"3095b6f4-ec00-4c23-9cd9-5f97d7804532","title":"Episode 179: Luke Chapter 11","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/179","content_text":"We don’t talk a lot about spiritual warfare, because if we can’t see it our touch it , we can’t understand it and if we can’t understand it, we dismiss it as not real. However, the more we hang out with Jesus, we realize that spiritual warfare is real and we need to be on guard against the spiritual forces that want to torment us. Jesus said that this is war and we need to choose our side and guard his word with our lives.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe don’t talk a lot about spiritual warfare, because if we can’t see it our touch it , we can’t understand it and if we can’t understand it, we dismiss it as not real. However, the more we hang out with Jesus, we realize that spiritual warfare is real and we need to be on guard against the spiritual forces that want to torment us. Jesus said that this is war and we need to choose our side and guard his word with our lives.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"We don’t talk a lot about spiritual warfare, because if we can’t see it our touch it , we can’t understand it and if we can’t understand it, we dismiss it as not real. However, the more we hang out with Jesus, we realize that spiritual warfare is real and we need to be on guard against the spiritual forces that want to torment us. Jesus said that this is war and we need to choose our side and guard his word with our lives.","date_published":"2022-06-23T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/3095b6f4-ec00-4c23-9cd9-5f97d7804532.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":6149796,"duration_in_seconds":511}]},{"id":"e27b09d4-6814-4484-beef-d6fb793b3cd4","title":"Episode 178: Luke Chapter 10","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/178","content_text":"What do you get worked up over? So many times, it’s the little stuff of life and we miss out on what Jesus wants us to focus on. I was reminded that before Jesus sent the disciples out to bring in the harvest, Jesus tells them to pray for harvest hands to get the message out about the Gospel. Before we get all worked up, we need to get on our knees and pray.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWhat do you get worked up over? So many times, it’s the little stuff of life and we miss out on what Jesus wants us to focus on. I was reminded that before Jesus sent the disciples out to bring in the harvest, Jesus tells them to pray for harvest hands to get the message out about the Gospel. Before we get all worked up, we need to get on our knees and pray.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"What do you get worked up over? So many times, it’s the little stuff of life and we miss out on what Jesus wants us to focus on. I was reminded that before Jesus sent the disciples out to bring in the harvest, Jesus tells them to pray for harvest hands to get the message out about the Gospel. Before we get all worked up, we need to get on our knees and pray.","date_published":"2022-06-22T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/e27b09d4-6814-4484-beef-d6fb793b3cd4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4880581,"duration_in_seconds":405}]},{"id":"7535f3a2-58af-42e3-afb3-249178fb2535","title":"Episode 177: Luke Chapter 9","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/177","content_text":"Who is in the driver’s seat of your life? If we are going to follow Jesus, we have to get out of the driver’s seat and let him drive without being a backseat driver. That means that we let him take us where he wants and to enjoy the scenery. This is way easier said than done, but it is what Jesus is asking of us, so will we let him drive?","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWho is in the driver’s seat of your life? If we are going to follow Jesus, we have to get out of the driver’s seat and let him drive without being a backseat driver. That means that we let him take us where he wants and to enjoy the scenery. This is way easier said than done, but it is what Jesus is asking of us, so will we let him drive?\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Who is in the driver’s seat of your life? If we are going to follow Jesus, we have to get out of the driver’s seat and let him drive without being a backseat driver. That means that we let him take us where he wants and to enjoy the scenery. This is way easier said than done, but it is what Jesus is asking of us, so will we let him drive?","date_published":"2022-06-21T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/7535f3a2-58af-42e3-afb3-249178fb2535.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":7299933,"duration_in_seconds":607}]},{"id":"202f9fe2-a02c-43e5-a794-dbf8ae188728","title":"Episode 176: Luke Chapter 8","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/176","content_text":"What stuck me in the chapter is that obedience is thicker than blood and how trust and obedience go hand in hand. Trust leads to obedience and we see some examples of what trust looks like and doesn’t look like. Trust looks like some women who fund his ministry and a man who is relieved of demon possession and obeys Jesus by going home and proclaiming what Jesus had done for him. But, the disciples who had seen everything that Jesus had done didn’t trust him in the storm and began to panic. Trust and obey is the only way to live our lives for Jesus, ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWhat stuck me in the chapter is that obedience is thicker than blood and how trust and obedience go hand in hand. Trust leads to obedience and we see some examples of what trust looks like and doesn’t look like. Trust looks like some women who fund his ministry and a man who is relieved of demon possession and obeys Jesus by going home and proclaiming what Jesus had done for him. But, the disciples who had seen everything that Jesus had done didn’t trust him in the storm and began to panic. Trust and obey is the only way to live our lives for Jesus, \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"What stuck me in the chapter is that obedience is thicker than blood and how trust and obedience go hand in hand. Trust leads to obedience and we see some examples of what trust looks like and doesn’t look like. Trust looks like some women who fund his ministry and a man who is relieved of demon possession and obeys Jesus by going home and proclaiming what Jesus had done for him. But, the disciples who had seen everything that Jesus had done didn’t trust him in the storm and began to panic. Trust and obey is the only way to live our lives for Jesus, ","date_published":"2022-06-20T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/202f9fe2-a02c-43e5-a794-dbf8ae188728.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":7382075,"duration_in_seconds":614}]},{"id":"222bef0d-2203-429a-8592-95d5a629f74e","title":"Episode 175: Luke Chapter 7","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/175","content_text":"We continue reading through the Gospels and we find ourselves in Luke chapter 7.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe continue reading through the Gospels and we find ourselves in Luke chapter 7.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"We continue reading through the Gospels and we find ourselves in Luke chapter 7.","date_published":"2022-06-13T22:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/222bef0d-2203-429a-8592-95d5a629f74e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5633978,"duration_in_seconds":468}]},{"id":"349a3cde-51a6-47a7-9013-2cca2b03e981","title":"Episode 174: Luke Chapter 6","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/174","content_text":"There is so much teaching in this chapter and there are some great things that will make you think and what Jesus finishes the chapter with is what struck me. We need to work the words of Jesus into our lives and it will give us a firm foundation that will stand in the storms of life. If we don’t work Jesus’ words into our lives, we will fall flat in the storms of life. \nThe words that I want to work into my life are from Luke 6:27–28 (The Message):  “To you who are ready for the truth, I say this: Love your enemies. Let them bring out the best in you, not the worst. When someone gives you a hard time, respond with the energies of prayer for that person. Instead of getting mad and fighting back, we can respond by praying for that person, it will do much more for them than my anger.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThere is so much teaching in this chapter and there are some great things that will make you think and what Jesus finishes the chapter with is what struck me. We need to work the words of Jesus into our lives and it will give us a firm foundation that will stand in the storms of life. 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Instead of getting mad and fighting back, we can respond by praying for that person, it will do much more for them than my anger.","date_published":"2022-06-08T22:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/349a3cde-51a6-47a7-9013-2cca2b03e981.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14306917,"duration_in_seconds":596}]},{"id":"d9f49ee1-9ec6-46fa-a524-dd5758b65aaf","title":"Episode 173: Luke Chapter 5","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/173","content_text":"In the story of the miraculous catch of fish it never quite dawned on me exactly how many fish that was and what that meant for those fishing families. To have two boats filled with fish, that was enough money that they would be set for life. They were able to walk away from their lively hood because their families were taken care of. They answered the call of Jesus to fish for people because of this miracle, they had been eking it out to that point but now God provided more than enough. I think ahead a little to the catch that Peter had at Pentecost of 3000 people saved that day. This story reminds me that when God calls you, he will provide for you. ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn the story of the miraculous catch of fish it never quite dawned on me exactly how many fish that was and what that meant for those fishing families. To have two boats filled with fish, that was enough money that they would be set for life. They were able to walk away from their lively hood because their families were taken care of. They answered the call of Jesus to fish for people because of this miracle, they had been eking it out to that point but now God provided more than enough. I think ahead a little to the catch that Peter had at Pentecost of 3000 people saved that day. This story reminds me that when God calls you, he will provide for you. \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In the story of the miraculous catch of fish it never quite dawned on me exactly how many fish that was and what that meant for those fishing families. To have two boats filled with fish, that was enough money that they would be set for life. They were able to walk away from their lively hood because their families were taken care of. They answered the call of Jesus to fish for people because of this miracle, they had been eking it out to that point but now God provided more than enough. I think ahead a little to the catch that Peter had at Pentecost of 3000 people saved that day. This story reminds me that when God calls you, he will provide for you. ","date_published":"2022-06-07T07:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/d9f49ee1-9ec6-46fa-a524-dd5758b65aaf.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":10374782,"duration_in_seconds":432}]},{"id":"c74edfe0-fc75-497d-8b5e-c01fb1431338","title":"Episode 172: Luke Chapter 4","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/172","content_text":"What stuck out to me in this chapter is the Holy Spirit’s role in Jesus’ ministry. It is the Spirit who led him to the wilderness and powered his ministry and teaching. I find it interesting that Luke picks up on how the Holy Spirit was involved in Jesus’ ministry as a template for us who are given the Holy Spirit as a gift when we believe in Jesus. We see the Spirit in the driver’s seat steering Jesus where he should go and also powering the engine of his ministry. How many of us who follow Jesus allow the Spirit to steer and power our lives? I do not yield control of my life to the Holy Spirit very well and unfortunately, I lack the power and direction that he wants to offer me. I want to follow Jesus’ example and allow the Holy Spirit access to steering wheel and to power my ministry engine. This is something worth praying about and pondering as we look for clues while reading through Luke.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWhat stuck out to me in this chapter is the Holy Spirit’s role in Jesus’ ministry. It is the Spirit who led him to the wilderness and powered his ministry and teaching. I find it interesting that Luke picks up on how the Holy Spirit was involved in Jesus’ ministry as a template for us who are given the Holy Spirit as a gift when we believe in Jesus. We see the Spirit in the driver’s seat steering Jesus where he should go and also powering the engine of his ministry. How many of us who follow Jesus allow the Spirit to steer and power our lives? I do not yield control of my life to the Holy Spirit very well and unfortunately, I lack the power and direction that he wants to offer me. I want to follow Jesus’ example and allow the Holy Spirit access to steering wheel and to power my ministry engine. This is something worth praying about and pondering as we look for clues while reading through Luke.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"What stuck out to me in this chapter is the Holy Spirit’s role in Jesus’ ministry. It is the Spirit who led him to the wilderness and powered his ministry and teaching. I find it interesting that Luke picks up on how the Holy Spirit was involved in Jesus’ ministry as a template for us who are given the Holy Spirit as a gift when we believe in Jesus. We see the Spirit in the driver’s seat steering Jesus where he should go and also powering the engine of his ministry. How many of us who follow Jesus allow the Spirit to steer and power our lives? I do not yield control of my life to the Holy Spirit very well and unfortunately, I lack the power and direction that he wants to offer me. I want to follow Jesus’ example and allow the Holy Spirit access to steering wheel and to power my ministry engine. This is something worth praying about and pondering as we look for clues while reading through Luke.","date_published":"2022-06-06T17:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/c74edfe0-fc75-497d-8b5e-c01fb1431338.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":10703897,"duration_in_seconds":445}]},{"id":"259e6cec-0d64-4b05-b226-313b44077c4d","title":"Episode 171: Luke Chapter 3","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/171","content_text":"In our reading today, we have a ton of names to read through and the temptation is to skip over them and get on with the good stuff. However, part of getting to know someone is to understand where the came from, who in the past shaped their life by what they passed down. I also love the fact that Luke traces Jesus’ lineage all the way to God and we will see that color the story that Luke tells. Don’t let your eyes glaze over when we read the names, but think of them as people who influenced who Jesus was. \nWhat strikes me in this chapter is the role of the Holy Spirit in Jesus life and ministry. Jesus is going to ignite in us the kingdom life, fueled by the Holy Spirit that will change us from the inside out. That is a key thing for us to remember as we continue with Luke and later in Acts. Jesus is given the Holy Spirit at his baptism and God speaks this blessing over him, “You are my Son, chosen and marked by my love, pride of my life” Luke 3:22 (The Message). Jesus is set apart to usher in God’s Kingdom and he opens up access to God for all of us. There is a part of me that feels like this is a stretch, but when you realize that Jesus has made us children of God, this blessing can relate to us as well. We are God’s children and we are chosen by God, marked by his love and God is proud of us.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn our reading today, we have a ton of names to read through and the temptation is to skip over them and get on with the good stuff. However, part of getting to know someone is to understand where the came from, who in the past shaped their life by what they passed down. I also love the fact that Luke traces Jesus’ lineage all the way to God and we will see that color the story that Luke tells. Don’t let your eyes glaze over when we read the names, but think of them as people who influenced who Jesus was. \u003cbr\u003e\nWhat strikes me in this chapter is the role of the Holy Spirit in Jesus life and ministry. Jesus is going to ignite in us the kingdom life, fueled by the Holy Spirit that will change us from the inside out. That is a key thing for us to remember as we continue with Luke and later in Acts. Jesus is given the Holy Spirit at his baptism and God speaks this blessing over him, “You are my Son, chosen and marked by my love, pride of my life” Luke 3:22 (The Message). Jesus is set apart to usher in God’s Kingdom and he opens up access to God for all of us. There is a part of me that feels like this is a stretch, but when you realize that Jesus has made us children of God, this blessing can relate to us as well. We are God’s children and we are chosen by God, marked by his love and God is proud of us.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In our reading today, we have a ton of names to read through and the temptation is to skip over them and get on with the good stuff. However, part of getting to know someone is to understand where the came from, who in the past shaped their life by what they passed down. I also love the fact that Luke traces Jesus’ lineage all the way to God and we will see that color the story that Luke tells. Don’t let your eyes glaze over when we read the names, but think of them as people who influenced who Jesus was. \r\nWhat strikes me in this chapter is the role of the Holy Spirit in Jesus life and ministry. Jesus is going to ignite in us the kingdom life, fueled by the Holy Spirit that will change us from the inside out. That is a key thing for us to remember as we continue with Luke and later in Acts. Jesus is given the Holy Spirit at his baptism and God speaks this blessing over him, “You are my Son, chosen and marked by my love, pride of my life” Luke 3:22 (The Message). Jesus is set apart to usher in God’s Kingdom and he opens up access to God for all of us. There is a part of me that feels like this is a stretch, but when you realize that Jesus has made us children of God, this blessing can relate to us as well. We are God’s children and we are chosen by God, marked by his love and God is proud of us.","date_published":"2022-06-02T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/259e6cec-0d64-4b05-b226-313b44077c4d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5632405,"duration_in_seconds":468}]},{"id":"580887d5-df5b-4384-8c7f-8dcc0df6a59c","title":"Episode 170: Luke Chapter 2","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/170","content_text":"We are on a journey through the Gospels and we find ourselves in a very familiar story from Jesus’ life. Every year, before we opened Christmas presents, my grandma would break out the bathrobes and towels so that we could act out the Christmas story from Luke 2. It is easy, then, to speed past this story, but I want us to listen with new ears and savor the details so that we can learn who Jesus is.\nWhat I learned about Jesus in this chapter is that the temple is a magnet for Jesus, because his purpose is to be about the things of his Father. I was struck that the teachers in the temple were impressed with him, but his parents were NOT! However, Jesus lived obediently with them and grew up. Jesus knew who he was, but he also knew that he didn’t have to rush it either. He had other things to do and experience before he went back to the temple and focused on the things of his Father. \nI was reminded of the fact that even if we know where we want to go, we have to go through the journey of life’s ups and downs to get there. We have to grow in wisdom and to have the blessing of being shaped by those who are further along in their journey. Jesus had to grow up before he could save the world and so do we.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe are on a journey through the Gospels and we find ourselves in a very familiar story from Jesus’ life. Every year, before we opened Christmas presents, my grandma would break out the bathrobes and towels so that we could act out the Christmas story from Luke 2. It is easy, then, to speed past this story, but I want us to listen with new ears and savor the details so that we can learn who Jesus is.\u003cbr\u003e\nWhat I learned about Jesus in this chapter is that the temple is a magnet for Jesus, because his purpose is to be about the things of his Father. I was struck that the teachers in the temple were impressed with him, but his parents were NOT! However, Jesus lived obediently with them and grew up. Jesus knew who he was, but he also knew that he didn’t have to rush it either. He had other things to do and experience before he went back to the temple and focused on the things of his Father. \u003cbr\u003e\nI was reminded of the fact that even if we know where we want to go, we have to go through the journey of life’s ups and downs to get there. We have to grow in wisdom and to have the blessing of being shaped by those who are further along in their journey. Jesus had to grow up before he could save the world and so do we.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"We are on a journey through the Gospels and we find ourselves in a very familiar story from Jesus’ life. Every year, before we opened Christmas presents, my grandma would break out the bathrobes and towels so that we could act out the Christmas story from Luke 2. It is easy, then, to speed past this story, but I want us to listen with new ears and savor the details so that we can learn who Jesus is.\r\nWhat I learned about Jesus in this chapter is that the temple is a magnet for Jesus, because his purpose is to be about the things of his Father. I was struck that the teachers in the temple were impressed with him, but his parents were NOT! However, Jesus lived obediently with them and grew up. Jesus knew who he was, but he also knew that he didn’t have to rush it either. He had other things to do and experience before he went back to the temple and focused on the things of his Father. \r\nI was reminded of the fact that even if we know where we want to go, we have to go through the journey of life’s ups and downs to get there. We have to grow in wisdom and to have the blessing of being shaped by those who are further along in their journey. Jesus had to grow up before he could save the world and so do we.","date_published":"2022-06-01T14:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/580887d5-df5b-4384-8c7f-8dcc0df6a59c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5670904,"duration_in_seconds":471}]},{"id":"d63f251d-745c-42b9-859f-379d7850a9ef","title":"Episode 169: Luke Chapter 1","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/169","content_text":"We are now moving into the Gospel of Luke today. The four Gospels give us a grand mosaic of who Jesus is, what he did and said, and they show us how to live in his kingdom. We will be reading from Luke chapter 1 today along with the introduction from the Message. ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe are now moving into the Gospel of Luke today. The four Gospels give us a grand mosaic of who Jesus is, what he did and said, and they show us how to live in his kingdom. We will be reading from Luke chapter 1 today along with the introduction from the Message. \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"We are now moving into the Gospel of Luke today. The four Gospels give us a grand mosaic of who Jesus is, what he did and said, and they show us how to live in his kingdom. We will be reading from Luke chapter 1 today along with the introduction from the Message. ","date_published":"2022-05-31T11:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/d63f251d-745c-42b9-859f-379d7850a9ef.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":7842492,"duration_in_seconds":652}]},{"id":"cae6a129-8a31-4079-af75-4f6b5abb0f27","title":"Episode 168: Mark Chapter 16","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/168","content_text":"What strikes me most in this chapter is the importance of women to the ministry of Jesus. They are the first to see him alive and Jesus entrusts them with the important message of his resurrection. I love that God sees us all as vital to his kingdom, no matter your sex, race, ethnicity or financial status, we are all a part of God’s kingdom. ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWhat strikes me most in this chapter is the importance of women to the ministry of Jesus. They are the first to see him alive and Jesus entrusts them with the important message of his resurrection. I love that God sees us all as vital to his kingdom, no matter your sex, race, ethnicity or financial status, we are all a part of God’s kingdom. \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"What strikes me most in this chapter is the importance of women to the ministry of Jesus. They are the first to see him alive and Jesus entrusts them with the important message of his resurrection. I love that God sees us all as vital to his kingdom, no matter your sex, race, ethnicity or financial status, we are all a part of God’s kingdom. ","date_published":"2022-05-27T08:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cae6a129-8a31-4079-af75-4f6b5abb0f27.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":3080518,"duration_in_seconds":255}]},{"id":"05bf7669-a7d1-4e0e-a460-901c53e0e1b1","title":"Episode 167: Mark Chapter 15","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/167","content_text":"We are making progress in our journey through the Gospels and we find ourselves at the end of the book of Mark. We have seen Jesus in action, from healing the sick, raising the dead, feeding thousands of people, and walking on water. We have also seen him get away from the crowds to pray and recharge and he has been teaching us about the kingdom life that he is ushering in. The one thing about Mark 15 is how much Jesus told his disciples that it was going to happen and it did. This was what Jesus came to do, to take the abuse of violent people to open up God’s kingdom to all of us. So, let’s dive in to Mark Chapter 15.\nAt the moment that Jesus died, the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The significance of this moment is that God is opening up access to himself to everyone. Now we can have direct access to God and not have to go to the temple and have someone else go into God’s presence for us. His sacrifice made that possible for us. The other thing that I am pondering is the fact that God had to watch his only son die at the hands of wicked violent people. God knows what it’s like. God stands with those who have lost children senselessly by wicked violent people and he weeps with them. He also points to the torn veil and says today your child is with me.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe are making progress in our journey through the Gospels and we find ourselves at the end of the book of Mark. We have seen Jesus in action, from healing the sick, raising the dead, feeding thousands of people, and walking on water. We have also seen him get away from the crowds to pray and recharge and he has been teaching us about the kingdom life that he is ushering in. The one thing about Mark 15 is how much Jesus told his disciples that it was going to happen and it did. This was what Jesus came to do, to take the abuse of violent people to open up God’s kingdom to all of us. So, let’s dive in to Mark Chapter 15.\u003cbr\u003e\nAt the moment that Jesus died, the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The significance of this moment is that God is opening up access to himself to everyone. Now we can have direct access to God and not have to go to the temple and have someone else go into God’s presence for us. His sacrifice made that possible for us. The other thing that I am pondering is the fact that God had to watch his only son die at the hands of wicked violent people. God knows what it’s like. God stands with those who have lost children senselessly by wicked violent people and he weeps with them. He also points to the torn veil and says today your child is with me.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"We are making progress in our journey through the Gospels and we find ourselves at the end of the book of Mark. We have seen Jesus in action, from healing the sick, raising the dead, feeding thousands of people, and walking on water. We have also seen him get away from the crowds to pray and recharge and he has been teaching us about the kingdom life that he is ushering in. The one thing about Mark 15 is how much Jesus told his disciples that it was going to happen and it did. This was what Jesus came to do, to take the abuse of violent people to open up God’s kingdom to all of us.\r\nAt the moment that Jesus died, the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The significance of this moment is that God is opening up access to himself to everyone. Now we can have direct access to God and not have to go to the temple and have someone else go into God’s presence for us. His sacrifice made that possible for us. The other thing that I am pondering is the fact that God had to watch his only son die at the hands of wicked violent people. God knows what it’s like. God stands with those who have lost children senselessly by wicked violent people and he weeps with them. He also points to the torn veil and says today your child is with me.","date_published":"2022-05-26T11:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/05bf7669-a7d1-4e0e-a460-901c53e0e1b1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5888128,"duration_in_seconds":489}]},{"id":"2d3aed77-1153-4e83-a83b-1e99c6f5a5d4","title":"Episode 166: Mark Chapter 14","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/166","content_text":"I was struck by the depth of pain that Jesus was in while he was praying in the garden. Jesus really felt the weight of what was going to happen to him, from the betrayal, abandonment, rejection, beating and crucification. He really wanted to skip all of this if he could, but in perfect obedience, he went through it. I’m glad that he went through all of this, because we have a God who knows exactly what we feel and has been through it and worse, quite frankly. When I am tempted to tell God that he doesn’t know what I’m going through, this is the gentle reminder that he does and he cares for me. ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eI was struck by the depth of pain that Jesus was in while he was praying in the garden. Jesus really felt the weight of what was going to happen to him, from the betrayal, abandonment, rejection, beating and crucification. He really wanted to skip all of this if he could, but in perfect obedience, he went through it. I’m glad that he went through all of this, because we have a God who knows exactly what we feel and has been through it and worse, quite frankly. When I am tempted to tell God that he doesn’t know what I’m going through, this is the gentle reminder that he does and he cares for me. \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"I was struck by the depth of pain that Jesus was in while he was praying in the garden. Jesus really felt the weight of what was going to happen to him, from the betrayal, abandonment, rejection, beating and crucification. He really wanted to skip all of this if he could, but in perfect obedience, he went through it. I’m glad that he went through all of this, because we have a God who knows exactly what we feel and has been through it and worse, quite frankly. When I am tempted to tell God that he doesn’t know what I’m going through, this is the gentle reminder that he does and he cares for me. ","date_published":"2022-05-25T15:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/2d3aed77-1153-4e83-a83b-1e99c6f5a5d4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":7666635,"duration_in_seconds":637}]},{"id":"d04f3600-e857-4af6-994f-addace50f408","title":"Episode 165: Mark Chapter 13","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/165","content_text":"What jumped off the page and is rolling through my mind is this statement: “When the time comes, say what’s on your heart—the Holy Spirit will make his witness in and through you.” Times are tough for Christians right now, and part of it is our own fault for allowing the world to press us into it’s mold and for holding up a standard that we are not living to. We look way more like those who killed Jesus than we do Jesus. It’s also tough to be a Jesus follower, because the world hates him and those who shine light in the darkness. \nHowever, we still have to speak to those around us and it is comforting to know that all we have to do is speak from our heart and the Holy Spirit makes his witness in and through us. God will use our words for his glory and witness for those around us. God is so good and his forgiveness is so thorough and his grace is enough, however we need to stop shooting ourselves in the foot and keep listening to Jesus and work his words into our lives.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWhat jumped off the page and is rolling through my mind is this statement: “When the time comes, say what’s on your heart—the Holy Spirit will make his witness in and through you.” Times are tough for Christians right now, and part of it is our own fault for allowing the world to press us into it’s mold and for holding up a standard that we are not living to. We look way more like those who killed Jesus than we do Jesus. It’s also tough to be a Jesus follower, because the world hates him and those who shine light in the darkness. \u003cbr\u003e\nHowever, we still have to speak to those around us and it is comforting to know that all we have to do is speak from our heart and the Holy Spirit makes his witness in and through us. God will use our words for his glory and witness for those around us. God is so good and his forgiveness is so thorough and his grace is enough, however we need to stop shooting ourselves in the foot and keep listening to Jesus and work his words into our lives.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"What jumped off the page and is rolling through my mind is this statement: “When the time comes, say what’s on your heart—the Holy Spirit will make his witness in and through you.” Times are tough for Christians right now, and part of it is our own fault for allowing the world to press us into it’s mold and for holding up a standard that we are not living to. We look way more like those who killed Jesus than we do Jesus. It’s also tough to be a Jesus follower, because the world hates him and those who shine light in the darkness. \r\nHowever, we still have to speak to those around us and it is comforting to know that all we have to do is speak from our heart and the Holy Spirit makes his witness in and through us. God will use our words for his glory and witness for those around us. God is so good and his forgiveness is so thorough and his grace is enough, however we need to stop shooting ourselves in the foot and keep listening to Jesus and work his words into our lives.","date_published":"2022-05-24T12:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/d04f3600-e857-4af6-994f-addace50f408.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5951354,"duration_in_seconds":495}]},{"id":"763c78af-c8ce-4aee-b4da-1918d00020ca","title":"Episode 164: Mark Chapter 12","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/164","content_text":"What stuck out for me in this chapter is that the people who are supposed to have it all together in their religious and financial lives are the ones arguing with Jesus and trying to trip him up. However, all of these people are set alongside a widow who is faithful to God and gives her everything without quibbling. Again we see the scriptures as a mirror to our souls, who are we most like if we are completely honest with ourselves? As we pray, ask God to help you to be more like the widow.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWhat stuck out for me in this chapter is that the people who are supposed to have it all together in their religious and financial lives are the ones arguing with Jesus and trying to trip him up. However, all of these people are set alongside a widow who is faithful to God and gives her everything without quibbling. Again we see the scriptures as a mirror to our souls, who are we most like if we are completely honest with ourselves? As we pray, ask God to help you to be more like the widow.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"What stuck out for me in this chapter is that the people who are supposed to have it all together in their religious and financial lives are the ones arguing with Jesus and trying to trip him up. However, all of these people are set alongside a widow who is faithful to God and gives her everything without quibbling. Again we see the scriptures as a mirror to our souls, who are we most like if we are completely honest with ourselves? As we pray, ask God to help you to be more like the widow.","date_published":"2022-05-23T10:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/763c78af-c8ce-4aee-b4da-1918d00020ca.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5280908,"duration_in_seconds":439}]},{"id":"d6c97d8a-dfb9-4734-b916-1259c187f234","title":"Episode 163: Conversation With Adam Tomlinson","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/163","content_text":"We have a special guest with us, Adam Tomlinson. Adam is the Lead Minister at Westwood Christian Church, in Madison, Wisconsin. He grew up in Illinois and Wisconsin before going to Milligan College where he met his wife, Lauren. He has been in ministry since 2014 and they  have 3 children: Nathanael (7), Caleb  (4), and Junia (1). I have known Adam’s family most of my life, his mom babysat me and my sister while my mom was in Bible Study. I used to play church softball with his dad and I remember Adam in the stroller at the softball games.\nIn this special episode, Adam and I have a conversation about what he is learning from God in this season of life, enjoy the conversation…Special Guest: Adam Tomlinson.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe have a special guest with us, Adam Tomlinson. Adam is the Lead Minister at Westwood Christian Church, in Madison, Wisconsin. He grew up in Illinois and Wisconsin before going to Milligan College where he met his wife, Lauren. He has been in ministry since 2014 and they  have 3 children: Nathanael (7), Caleb  (4), and Junia (1). I have known Adam’s family most of my life, his mom babysat me and my sister while my mom was in Bible Study. I used to play church softball with his dad and I remember Adam in the stroller at the softball games.\u003cbr\u003e\nIn this special episode, Adam and I have a conversation about what he is learning from God in this season of life, enjoy the conversation…\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Adam Tomlinson.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"We have a special guest with us, Adam Tomlinson. Adam is the Lead Minister at Westwood Christian Church, in Madison, Wisconsin. He grew up in Illinois and Wisconsin before going to Milligan College where he met his wife, Lauren. He has been in ministry since 2014 and they  have 3 children: Nathanael (7), Caleb  (4), and Junia (1). I have known Adam’s family most of my life, his mom babysat me and my sister while my mom was in Bible Study. I used to play church softball with his dad and I remember Adam in the stroller at the softball games.\r\nIn this special episode, Adam and I have a conversation about what he is learning from God in this season of life, enjoy the conversation…\r\n","date_published":"2022-05-21T13:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/d6c97d8a-dfb9-4734-b916-1259c187f234.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":8046353,"duration_in_seconds":643}]},{"id":"85e88091-385a-4c5c-b462-ac49d5e8ffbe","title":"Episode 162: Mark Chapter 11","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/162","content_text":"Jesus’ teaching on prayer in this chapter, jumped off the page and slapped me in the face. I know that the things he said are true and I want to live them out them in practice, but when it comes down to doing it, I freeze. God wants me to bring everything to him in prayer, but I hprold back. I’m not sure exactly why, but it could be because I think it’s not big enough to bother God with. It could be because I think I can handle it or that he doesn’t care enough to do those little things for me. However, I know better and want to take everything to him, I want to walk into God’s everything, I want to take everything to God and ask big things, but why do I doubt and hold back, when I know that if I include everything in prayer, I get God’s everything. \nThere is a lot to work on here for me, bringing everything to God and letting go of my pride.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eJesus’ teaching on prayer in this chapter, jumped off the page and slapped me in the face. I know that the things he said are true and I want to live them out them in practice, but when it comes down to doing it, I freeze. God wants me to bring everything to him in prayer, but I hprold back. I’m not sure exactly why, but it could be because I think it’s not big enough to bother God with. It could be because I think I can handle it or that he doesn’t care enough to do those little things for me. However, I know better and want to take everything to him, I want to walk into God’s everything, I want to take everything to God and ask big things, but why do I doubt and hold back, when I know that if I include everything in prayer, I get God’s everything. \u003cbr\u003e\nThere is a lot to work on here for me, bringing everything to God and letting go of my pride.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Jesus’ teaching on prayer in this chapter, jumped off the page and slapped me in the face. I know that the things he said are true and I want to live them out them in practice, but when it comes down to doing it, I freeze. God wants me to bring everything to him in prayer, but I hold back. I’m not sure exactly why, but it could be because I think it’s not big enough to bother God with. It could be because I think I can handle it or that he doesn’t care enough to do those little things for me. However, I know better and want to take everything to him, I want to walk into God’s everything, I want to take everything to God and ask big things, but why do I doubt and hold back, when I know that if I include everything in prayer, I get God’s everything. \r\nThere is a lot to work on here for me, bringing everything to God and letting go of my pride.","date_published":"2022-05-20T12:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/85e88091-385a-4c5c-b462-ac49d5e8ffbe.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4347229,"duration_in_seconds":361}]},{"id":"89fc8b16-04e7-448b-8b05-8fdf251a4b3a","title":"Episode 161: Mark Chapter 10","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/161","content_text":"In our upside down way of looking at things, we want to earn our keep. It is common sense that if you work hard, you can achieve whatever you want. However, Jesus teaches that it is not that way with entering God’s Kingdom. No amount of work, charm, merit or money can gain you entrance into God’s Kingdom. Then how do we get in? We let God do the work and trust in Him. It’s that simple, but also that complex because it’s not that easy to trust Him when it’s wired in our brains to pull ourselves up. We have to forget about striving for our gain and embrace giving ourselves away and we will get everything back and more in God’s Kingdom. How hard is this concept to wrap your brain around?","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn our upside down way of looking at things, we want to earn our keep. It is common sense that if you work hard, you can achieve whatever you want. However, Jesus teaches that it is not that way with entering God’s Kingdom. No amount of work, charm, merit or money can gain you entrance into God’s Kingdom. Then how do we get in? We let God do the work and trust in Him. It’s that simple, but also that complex because it’s not that easy to trust Him when it’s wired in our brains to pull ourselves up. We have to forget about striving for our gain and embrace giving ourselves away and we will get everything back and more in God’s Kingdom. How hard is this concept to wrap your brain around?\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In our upside down way of looking at things, we want to earn our keep. It is common sense that if you work hard, you can achieve whatever you want. However, Jesus teaches that it is not that way with entering God’s Kingdom. No amount of work, charm, merit or money can gain you entrance into God’s Kingdom. Then how do we get in? We let God do the work and trust in Him. It’s that simple, but also that complex because it’s not that easy to trust Him when it’s wired in our brains to pull ourselves up. We have to forget about striving for our gain and embrace giving ourselves away and we will get everything back and more in God’s Kingdom. How hard is this concept to wrap your brain around?\r\n","date_published":"2022-05-19T11:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/89fc8b16-04e7-448b-8b05-8fdf251a4b3a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5870913,"duration_in_seconds":488}]},{"id":"769791fe-8d6d-4778-b406-2e9b75bbf05f","title":"Episode 160: Mark Chapter 9","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/160","content_text":"Quick summary of this chapter: God’s kingdom on display on a mountain top…admiring excitement upon seeing Jesus…a demon that won’t leave until Jesus forces it to…an argument about who is the greatest settled with the embrace by Jesus of a child. I think what amazes me the most about this chapter is what really puzzles the disciples is Jesus’ foretelling of his death and resurrection. I see it from my perspective of 2022 Easters later and I’m like how do you not get it? However, when I put myself in their shoes, I can start to see how they can miss the point. It is a foreign concept to talk about rising from the dead and it’s hard to see beyond the moment we are in to grasp the future. Even with Jesus saying, this is going to happen multiple times, it just wouldn’t sink in. I am now getting a clear picture, there was so much going on, that they couldn’t see the forrest for the trees. So that makes me think, what are we missing? ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eQuick summary of this chapter: God’s kingdom on display on a mountain top…admiring excitement upon seeing Jesus…a demon that won’t leave until Jesus forces it to…an argument about who is the greatest settled with the embrace by Jesus of a child. I think what amazes me the most about this chapter is what really puzzles the disciples is Jesus’ foretelling of his death and resurrection. I see it from my perspective of 2022 Easters later and I’m like how do you not get it? However, when I put myself in their shoes, I can start to see how they can miss the point. It is a foreign concept to talk about rising from the dead and it’s hard to see beyond the moment we are in to grasp the future. Even with Jesus saying, this is going to happen multiple times, it just wouldn’t sink in. I am now getting a clear picture, there was so much going on, that they couldn’t see the forrest for the trees. So that makes me think, what are we missing? \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Quick summary of this chapter: God’s kingdom on display on a mountain top…admiring excitement upon seeing Jesus…a demon that won’t leave until Jesus forces it to…an argument about who is the greatest settled with the embrace by Jesus of a child. I think what amazes me the most about this chapter is what really puzzles the disciples is Jesus’ foretelling of his death and resurrection. I see it from my perspective of 2022 Easters later and I’m like how do you not get it? However, when I put myself in their shoes, I can start to see how they can miss the point. It is a foreign concept to talk about rising from the dead and it’s hard to see beyond the moment we are in to grasp the future. Even with Jesus saying, this is going to happen multiple times, it just wouldn’t sink in. I am now getting a clear picture, there was so much going on, that they couldn’t see the forrest for the trees. So that makes me think, what are we missing? ","date_published":"2022-05-18T14:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/769791fe-8d6d-4778-b406-2e9b75bbf05f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5723801,"duration_in_seconds":476}]},{"id":"74d5c8d8-6f56-4b34-8441-39fea0e6e818","title":"Episode 159: Mark Chapter 8","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/159","content_text":"It’s allergy season right now and my eyes are red and watery. Sometimes, things are a bit blurry which is no fun when I’m taking pictures. I found some eye drops that help but I’ve struggled with this all of my life with some years better than others. I can relate to the blind man who said he saw people who looked like blurry trees. This chapter makes me smile, because I love the play between physical blindness and spiritual blindness, we can see the disciples see in one moment and then not see in the next. They are making their way out of spiritual blindness, things are a bit blurry, but they are starting to see. What about us, where are we in our spiritual blindness? Are things just a bit out of focus or are they coming in to focus? We need Jesus to “spit” on us and touch our eyes so that we can see clearly.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIt’s allergy season right now and my eyes are red and watery. Sometimes, things are a bit blurry which is no fun when I’m taking pictures. I found some eye drops that help but I’ve struggled with this all of my life with some years better than others. I can relate to the blind man who said he saw people who looked like blurry trees. This chapter makes me smile, because I love the play between physical blindness and spiritual blindness, we can see the disciples see in one moment and then not see in the next. They are making their way out of spiritual blindness, things are a bit blurry, but they are starting to see. What about us, where are we in our spiritual blindness? Are things just a bit out of focus or are they coming in to focus? We need Jesus to “spit” on us and touch our eyes so that we can see clearly.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"It’s allergy season right now and my eyes are red and watery. Sometimes, things are a bit blurry which is no fun when I’m taking pictures. I found some eye drops that help but I’ve struggled with this all of my life with some years better than others. I can relate to the blind man who said he saw people who looked like blurry trees. This chapter makes me smile, because I love the play between physical blindness and spiritual blindness, we can see the disciples see in one moment and then not see in the next. They are making their way out of spiritual blindness, things are a bit blurry, but they are starting to see. What about us, where are we in our spiritual blindness? Are things just a bit out of focus or are they coming in to focus? We need Jesus to “spit” on us and touch our eyes so that we can see clearly.\r\n","date_published":"2022-05-17T10:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/74d5c8d8-6f56-4b34-8441-39fea0e6e818.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4617210,"duration_in_seconds":383}]},{"id":"5297697b-d59d-47a4-bcb2-05d2f22af61a","title":"Episode 158: Mark Chapter 7","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/158","content_text":"We get so focused as people on outward appearances. If everything looks good on the outside and we have it all put together, people see us as good people, but if we are a bit cringy on the outside, then that’s what people think of us. That causes us to work hard to curate a good online presence so that people think good of us. However, it is what we put on our souls that really matters, because that is were our attitudes and behaviors originate. Good things come out when we clothe our souls in good things and bad things come out when we clothe our souls with bad things. What are you clothing your soul in?","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe get so focused as people on outward appearances. If everything looks good on the outside and we have it all put together, people see us as good people, but if we are a bit cringy on the outside, then that’s what people think of us. That causes us to work hard to curate a good online presence so that people think good of us. However, it is what we put on our souls that really matters, because that is were our attitudes and behaviors originate. Good things come out when we clothe our souls in good things and bad things come out when we clothe our souls with bad things. What are you clothing your soul in?\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"We get so focused as people on outward appearances. If everything looks good on the outside and we have it all put together, people see us as good people, but if we are a bit cringy on the outside, then that’s what people think of us. That causes us to work hard to curate a good online presence so that people think good of us. However, it is what we put on our souls that really matters, because that is were our attitudes and behaviors originate. Good things come out when we clothe our souls in good things and bad things come out when we clothe our souls with bad things. What are you clothing your soul in?\r\n","date_published":"2022-05-16T11:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/5297697b-d59d-47a4-bcb2-05d2f22af61a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4702482,"duration_in_seconds":390}]},{"id":"d1c38cc2-3417-4850-a6bc-22839ace8cc1","title":"Episode 157: Mark Chapter 6","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/157","content_text":"There is a lot going on in this chapter, but there was one insightful piece of information in verse 52, Mark 6:52 (The Message): They didn’t understand what he had done at the supper. None of this had yet penetrated their hearts. These guys had seen so much, healing, casting out demons, feeding the hungry and walking on the water, but it hadn’t sunk in yet. I get it now, in the big moments like they were going through with Jesus, it takes a little bit for it to sink in and penetrate our hearts. There are so many things that we face in life that don’t sink in right away. What is God doing in you that hasn’t yet penetrated your heart?","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThere is a lot going on in this chapter, but there was one insightful piece of information in verse 52, Mark 6:52 (The Message): They didn’t understand what he had done at the supper. None of this had yet penetrated their hearts. These guys had seen so much, healing, casting out demons, feeding the hungry and walking on the water, but it hadn’t sunk in yet. I get it now, in the big moments like they were going through with Jesus, it takes a little bit for it to sink in and penetrate our hearts. There are so many things that we face in life that don’t sink in right away. What is God doing in you that hasn’t yet penetrated your heart?\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"There is a lot going on in this chapter, but there was one insightful piece of information in verse 52, Mark 6:52 (The Message): They didn’t understand what he had done at the supper. None of this had yet penetrated their hearts. These guys had seen so much, healing, casting out demons, feeding the hungry and walking on the water, but it hadn’t sunk in yet. I get it now, in the big moments like they were going through with Jesus, it takes a little bit for it to sink in and penetrate our hearts. There are so many things that we face in life that don’t sink in right away. What is God doing in you that hasn’t yet penetrated your heart?\r\n","date_published":"2022-05-13T10:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/d1c38cc2-3417-4850-a6bc-22839ace8cc1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":6113799,"duration_in_seconds":508}]},{"id":"8bee9a8d-6058-4619-84ae-acbc454ac8b3","title":"Episode 156: Mark Chapter 5","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/156","content_text":"I can feel the desperation of Jairus and the woman who reaches out to touch the edge of Jesus’ robe. I can sense their anxiety and determination to do get the healing that they needed. Then to be caught by Jesus, I can feel her face get flush with embarrassment and then the relief with Jesus' compassion toward her. I appreciate this story more now because I have been desperate to get what I need from Jesus, if I could just stretch out and just touch a little piece, then…I know it is cringy to come across as desperate, but over and over in scripture, we see that desperation before God is rewarded. He wants us to come to him when we are desperate and he will provide. The most important thing that we see with the demon possessed man is that once we get what we need from him, we need to make it known to those around us. \nWhat are you desperate for God to do for you? For me it is getting a new job to be able to support my family with. Each rejection hurts and threatens to take me under, but God provides the encouragement I need to keep believing and trusting at just the right time. \nThank you all for your support and prayers, let’s pray.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eI can feel the desperation of Jairus and the woman who reaches out to touch the edge of Jesus’ robe. I can sense their anxiety and determination to do get the healing that they needed. Then to be caught by Jesus, I can feel her face get flush with embarrassment and then the relief with Jesus\u0026#39; compassion toward her. I appreciate this story more now because I have been desperate to get what I need from Jesus, if I could just stretch out and just touch a little piece, then…I know it is cringy to come across as desperate, but over and over in scripture, we see that desperation before God is rewarded. He wants us to come to him when we are desperate and he will provide. The most important thing that we see with the demon possessed man is that once we get what we need from him, we need to make it known to those around us. \u003cbr\u003e\nWhat are you desperate for God to do for you? For me it is getting a new job to be able to support my family with. Each rejection hurts and threatens to take me under, but God provides the encouragement I need to keep believing and trusting at just the right time. \u003cbr\u003e\nThank you all for your support and prayers, let’s pray.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"I can feel the desperation of Jairus and the woman who reaches out to touch the edge of Jesus’ robe. I can sense their anxiety and determination to do get the healing that they needed. Then to be caught by Jesus, I can feel her face get flush with embarrassment and then the relief with Jesus’ compassion toward her. I appreciate this story more now because I have been desperate to get what I need from Jesus, if I could just stretch out and just touch a little piece, then…I know it is cringy to come across as desperate, but over and over in scripture, we see that desperation before God is rewarded. He wants us to come to him when we are desperate and he will provide. The most important thing that we see with the demon possessed man is that once we get what we need from him, we need to make it known to those around us. \r\nWhat are you desperate for God to do for you? For me it is getting a new job to be able to support my family with. Each rejection hurts and threatens to take me under, but God provides the encouragement I need to keep believing and trusting at just the right time. \r\nThank you all for your support and prayers, let’s pray.\r\n","date_published":"2022-05-12T10:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/8bee9a8d-6058-4619-84ae-acbc454ac8b3.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":6616790,"duration_in_seconds":550}]},{"id":"e6a9820d-031d-4bbc-bd6f-f2f046cb1501","title":"Episode 155: Mark Chapter 4","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/155","content_text":"We have a special guest reader today, Adam Tomlinson. Adam is the Lead Minister at Westwood Christian Church, in Madison, Wisconsin. Adam grew up in Illinois and Wisconsin before going to Milligan College where he met his wife, Lauren. He has been in ministry since 2014 and they  have 3 children: Nathanael (7), Caleb  (4), and Junia (1). I used to play church softball with his dad and I remember Adam in the stroller at the softball games.\nAt the end of this episode, Adam and I will talk about the chapter, which is Mark chapter 4, so let’s dive in.Special Guest: Adam Tomlinson.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe have a special guest reader today, Adam Tomlinson. Adam is the Lead Minister at Westwood Christian Church, in Madison, Wisconsin. Adam grew up in Illinois and Wisconsin before going to Milligan College where he met his wife, Lauren. He has been in ministry since 2014 and they  have 3 children: Nathanael (7), Caleb  (4), and Junia (1). I used to play church softball with his dad and I remember Adam in the stroller at the softball games.\u003cbr\u003e\nAt the end of this episode, Adam and I will talk about the chapter, which is Mark chapter 4, so let’s dive in.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Adam Tomlinson.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"We have a special guest reader today, Adam Tomlinson. Adam is the Lead Minister at Westwood Christian Church, in Madison, Wisconsin. Adam grew up in Illinois and Wisconsin before going to Milligan College where he met his wife, Lauren. He has been in ministry since 2014 and they  have 3 children: Nathanael (7), Caleb  (4), and Junia (1). I used to play church softball with his dad and I remember Adam in the stroller at the softball games.\r\nAt the end of this episode, Adam and I will talk about the chapter, which is Mark chapter 4, so let’s dive in.\r\n","date_published":"2022-05-11T08:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/e6a9820d-031d-4bbc-bd6f-f2f046cb1501.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":7005223,"duration_in_seconds":582}]},{"id":"7804f529-84e0-4144-bbfb-f8cff9edf19e","title":"Episode 154: Mark Chapter 3","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/154","content_text":"Lions and tigers and large crowds,  oh my! The large crowd has become to many of us overwhelming and something to be feared. It’s getting a little less fearful to gather in large crowds, but the large crowds pushing to get to Jesus, the few chosen on the mountain and Jesus’ family on the outside of the crowded house jumped off the page at me. Now that we live in a post pandemic world, the idea of large crowds really got my attention in this chapter. I am intrigued by the thought of all of these sweaty stinky people crowed together just to get to Jesus for what they needed, healing of body and spirit. Jesus had to get in a boat so that he wouldn’t get trampled and chose a handful to set apart to spread the message of the kingdom and kick out demons. When he got home, another crowd wanted to be healed by Jesus. I can totally relate to the skepticism of the religious leaders, this can’t be real. I tend to want to beat up on those religious leaders, but when it comes down to it, I can relate more than I care to admit. Would I brave the crowd to get healed or would I be on the outside talking it down?\nThe real question that stirs in my heart is, am I willing to brave ___________________ to get what I need from Jesus? The second question then is, am I open to what Jesus is doing or have I closed my mind and heart to him?","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eLions and tigers and large crowds,  oh my! The large crowd has become to many of us overwhelming and something to be feared. It’s getting a little less fearful to gather in large crowds, but the large crowds pushing to get to Jesus, the few chosen on the mountain and Jesus’ family on the outside of the crowded house jumped off the page at me. Now that we live in a post pandemic world, the idea of large crowds really got my attention in this chapter. I am intrigued by the thought of all of these sweaty stinky people crowed together just to get to Jesus for what they needed, healing of body and spirit. Jesus had to get in a boat so that he wouldn’t get trampled and chose a handful to set apart to spread the message of the kingdom and kick out demons. When he got home, another crowd wanted to be healed by Jesus. I can totally relate to the skepticism of the religious leaders, this can’t be real. I tend to want to beat up on those religious leaders, but when it comes down to it, I can relate more than I care to admit. Would I brave the crowd to get healed or would I be on the outside talking it down?\u003cbr\u003e\nThe real question that stirs in my heart is, am I willing to brave ___________________ to get what I need from Jesus? The second question then is, am I open to what Jesus is doing or have I closed my mind and heart to him?\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Lions and tigers and large crowds,  oh my! The large crowd has become to many of us overwhelming and something to be feared. It’s getting a little less fearful to gather in large crowds, but the large crowds pushing to get to Jesus, the few chosen on the mountain and Jesus’ family on the outside of the crowded house jumped off the page at me. Now that we live in a post pandemic world, the idea of large crowds really got my attention in this chapter. I am intrigued by the thought of all of these sweaty stinky people crowed together just to get to Jesus for what they needed, healing of body and spirit. Jesus had to get in a boat so that he wouldn’t get trampled and chose a handful to set apart to spread the message of the kingdom and kick out demons. When he got home, another crowd wanted to be healed by Jesus. I can totally relate to the skepticism of the religious leaders, this can’t be real. I tend to want to beat up on those religious leaders, but when it comes down to it, I can relate more than I care to admit. Would I brave the crowd to get healed or would I be on the outside talking it down?\r\nThe real question that stirs in my heart is, am I willing to brave ___________________ to get what I need from Jesus? The second question then is, am I open to what Jesus is doing or have I closed my mind and heart to him?\r\n","date_published":"2022-05-10T10:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/7804f529-84e0-4144-bbfb-f8cff9edf19e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5453056,"duration_in_seconds":453}]},{"id":"e22c8aef-d4a3-4b24-af56-2444814629bf","title":"Episode 153: Mark Chapter 2","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/153","content_text":"The thing that stuck out to me is the fact that Jesus and his disciples are keeping company with the so called riffraff and as unlikely as it seems, more than a few of them had become believers. Then Jesus famously says that he has come for the sin-sick, not the spiritually fit. \nI notice that Jesus is not hanging around with the likely people, the ones who ‘have it all together’ spiritually, but those who don’t. He hangs out with people who are a little shady and have a past. They probably cuss a lot and break most of the rules. I admire Jesus for going to the people that you wouldn’t expect him to go to and the fact that some of them believe and follow Jesus.\nI feel great comfort with the fact that Jesus hung out with the ‘riffraff’ and I love his emphasis on looking out for the down and out and the forgotten, because that’s how I’m feeling right now and each time I go to church, I hear my inner critic chastise me and tell me how I’m not good enough to be a pastor and that I haven’t amounted to any thing and I never will. To see Jesus hanging out with the down and outs, I am comforted and I am able to shut up that critic by saying, “see, Jesus wants to hang out with me.” What sticks out to you.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe thing that stuck out to me is the fact that Jesus and his disciples are keeping company with the so called riffraff and as unlikely as it seems, more than a few of them had become believers. Then Jesus famously says that he has come for the sin-sick, not the spiritually fit. \u003cbr\u003e\nI notice that Jesus is not hanging around with the likely people, the ones who ‘have it all together’ spiritually, but those who don’t. He hangs out with people who are a little shady and have a past. They probably cuss a lot and break most of the rules. I admire Jesus for going to the people that you wouldn’t expect him to go to and the fact that some of them believe and follow Jesus.\u003cbr\u003e\nI feel great comfort with the fact that Jesus hung out with the ‘riffraff’ and I love his emphasis on looking out for the down and out and the forgotten, because that’s how I’m feeling right now and each time I go to church, I hear my inner critic chastise me and tell me how I’m not good enough to be a pastor and that I haven’t amounted to any thing and I never will. To see Jesus hanging out with the down and outs, I am comforted and I am able to shut up that critic by saying, “see, Jesus wants to hang out with me.” What sticks out to you.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"The thing that stuck out to me is the fact that Jesus and his disciples are keeping company with the so called riffraff and as unlikely as it seems, more than a few of them had become believers. Then Jesus famously says that he has come for the sin-sick, not the spiritually fit. \r\nI notice that Jesus is not hanging around with the likely people, the ones who ‘have it all together’ spiritually, but those who don’t. He hangs out with people who are a little shady and have a past. They probably cuss a lot and break most of the rules. I admire Jesus for going to the people that you wouldn’t expect him to go to and the fact that some of them believe and follow Jesus.\r\nI feel great comfort with the fact that Jesus hung out with the ‘riffraff’ and I love his emphasis on looking out for the down and out and the forgotten, because that’s how I’m feeling right now and each time I go to church, I hear my inner critic chastise me and tell me how I’m not good enough to be a pastor and that I haven’t amounted to any thing and I never will. To see Jesus hanging out with the down and outs, I am comforted and I am able to shut up that critic by saying, “see, Jesus wants to hang out with me.” What sticks out to you.\r\n","date_published":"2022-05-09T12:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/e22c8aef-d4a3-4b24-af56-2444814629bf.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4740396,"duration_in_seconds":394}]},{"id":"55d4c606-bb7f-4b67-98bb-521bc8d6b80d","title":"Episode 152: Mark Chapter 1","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/152","content_text":"In this chapter, the action comes fast and furious, it’s kind of like how I like to read on audible when I’m reading along, cranked up to 3x speed. You can just feel how fast things are happening and then while it was still dark, Jesus got away from everyone to pray and we catch our breath. That moment just speaks to my heart and reminds me of how important it is to get away from the speed of life and the crush of people to just be with God on 1x speed or slower. The other thing that jumped off of the page to me was that Jesus touched a leper. You never touched a leper, because it would transfer over to you and you would be unclean too. But Jesus touched him and transferred his wholeness to the man. That is so cool, God is here and he has come to make us whole.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this chapter, the action comes fast and furious, it’s kind of like how I like to read on audible when I’m reading along, cranked up to 3x speed. You can just feel how fast things are happening and then while it was still dark, Jesus got away from everyone to pray and we catch our breath. That moment just speaks to my heart and reminds me of how important it is to get away from the speed of life and the crush of people to just be with God on 1x speed or slower. The other thing that jumped off of the page to me was that Jesus touched a leper. You never touched a leper, because it would transfer over to you and you would be unclean too. But Jesus touched him and transferred his wholeness to the man. That is so cool, God is here and he has come to make us whole.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In this chapter, the action comes fast and furious, it’s kind of like how I like to read on audible when I’m reading along, cranked up to 3x speed. You can just feel how fast things are happening and then while it was still dark, Jesus got away from everyone to pray and we catch our breath. That moment just speaks to my heart and reminds me of how important it is to get away from the speed of life and the crush of people to just be with God on 1x speed or slower. The other thing that jumped off of the page to me was that Jesus touched a leper. You never touched a leper, because it would transfer over to you and you would be unclean too. But Jesus touched him and transferred his wholeness to the man. That is so cool, God is here and he has come to make us whole.\r\n","date_published":"2022-05-07T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/55d4c606-bb7f-4b67-98bb-521bc8d6b80d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":6142595,"duration_in_seconds":510}]},{"id":"b21149bb-2967-4bee-aa71-2e95d11ec86f","title":"Episode 151: Matthew Chapter 28","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/151","content_text":"There are two things that stick out to me in this chapter. First of all, worship, the women who first saw Jesus alive fell down in worship and the disciples when they saw him on the mountain worshipped him. Second was that out of worship came a charge to go. I find it fascinating that worship came in response to the miracle of the resurrection, but Jesus didn’t want them to stay in worship, rather he charges them to go and tell. I find the connection between worship and being sent out fascinating. This is another of those right side up ways of living, we worship God for who He is and what He has done for the purpose of going out to spread the message of the kingdom and teaching people how to live right side up. ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThere are two things that stick out to me in this chapter. First of all, worship, the women who first saw Jesus alive fell down in worship and the disciples when they saw him on the mountain worshipped him. Second was that out of worship came a charge to go. I find it fascinating that worship came in response to the miracle of the resurrection, but Jesus didn’t want them to stay in worship, rather he charges them to go and tell. I find the connection between worship and being sent out fascinating. This is another of those right side up ways of living, we worship God for who He is and what He has done for the purpose of going out to spread the message of the kingdom and teaching people how to live right side up. \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"There are two things that stick out to me in this chapter. First of all, worship, the women who first saw Jesus alive fell down in worship and the disciples when they saw him on the mountain worshipped him. Second was that out of worship came a charge to go. I find it fascinating that worship came in response to the miracle of the resurrection, but Jesus didn’t want them to stay in worship, rather he charges them to go and tell. I find the connection between worship and being sent out fascinating. This is another of those right side up ways of living, we worship God for who He is and what He has done for the purpose of going out to spread the message of the kingdom and teaching people how to live right side up. \r\n","date_published":"2022-05-06T10:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/b21149bb-2967-4bee-aa71-2e95d11ec86f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":3931571,"duration_in_seconds":326}]},{"id":"8f88aade-ed40-451f-ba6b-9899a0acf180","title":"Episode 150: Matthew Chapter 27","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/150","content_text":"We are continuing in the story of Jesus’s agony on the cross. What I am struck by is how this story drives home the point that Jesus is showing us how to live right side up through his humiliation on the cross and his exaltation in rising from the dead. In our upside down way of seeing things, we want the exaltation without the humiliation. We want the glory without the suffering, but the right side up way is to humble yourself before God and he will exalt you. That is what Jesus says and does. \nI chose to follow Jesus about 40 years ago, and I didn’t take the time to get to know him by hanging out in the Gospels for the first 25 years or so. However, the more that I get to know him and the more that we dive into his life  and teaching, the more I am convinced that Jesus’ way is the best way. I am glad that you are on this journey with me, so that you can discover who Jesus is and decide for yourself if you agree with me. If not, no pressure, just keep searching and hanging out with Him.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe are continuing in the story of Jesus’s agony on the cross. What I am struck by is how this story drives home the point that Jesus is showing us how to live right side up through his humiliation on the cross and his exaltation in rising from the dead. In our upside down way of seeing things, we want the exaltation without the humiliation. We want the glory without the suffering, but the right side up way is to humble yourself before God and he will exalt you. That is what Jesus says and does. \u003cbr\u003e\nI chose to follow Jesus about 40 years ago, and I didn’t take the time to get to know him by hanging out in the Gospels for the first 25 years or so. However, the more that I get to know him and the more that we dive into his life  and teaching, the more I am convinced that Jesus’ way is the best way. I am glad that you are on this journey with me, so that you can discover who Jesus is and decide for yourself if you agree with me. If not, no pressure, just keep searching and hanging out with Him.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"We are continuing in the story of Jesus’s agony on the cross. What I am struck by is how this story drives home the point that Jesus is showing us how to live right side up through his humiliation on the cross and his exaltation in rising from the dead. In our upside down way of seeing things, we want the exaltation without the humiliation. We want the glory without the suffering, but the right side up way is to humble yourself before God and he will exalt you. That is what Jesus says and does. \r\nI chose to follow Jesus about 40 years ago, and I didn’t take the time to get to know him by hanging out in the Gospels for the first 25 years or so. However, the more that I get to know him and the more that we dive into his life  and teaching, the more I am convinced that Jesus’ way is the best way. I am glad that you are on this journey with me, so that you can discover who Jesus is and decide for yourself if you agree with me. If not, no pressure, just keep searching and hanging out with Him.\r\n","date_published":"2022-05-05T12:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/8f88aade-ed40-451f-ba6b-9899a0acf180.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":12363478,"duration_in_seconds":1029}]},{"id":"134af87a-d878-48b1-a679-d9675f1e8142","title":"Episode 149: Matthew Chapter 26","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/149","content_text":"We are now turning the corner to face the climax of Jesus story, his death and resurrection. This chapter leads us squarely into Jesus’ last day and we can see his focus narrow and in his teaching, we see him trying to get his disciples to understand what was about to happen, but they really didn’t get it. Jesus did everything he could to prepare them but when he needed them the most, they all cut and ran. However, Jesus faced it with great poise in spite of being all alone. He knew that the cross was coming, and yet he did not waver and he fulfilled God’s plan. He hoped in the resurrection that would take place on the third day. \nAs we read today, try to put yourself in the shoes of the Jesus and feel the anxiety and fear balanced by the peace of mind that comes from knowing that you are doing exactly what God had planned. Savor the bread and wine and remember that his suffering brought us peace and that his stripes healed us. Experience this story through the eyes of the Jesus.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe are now turning the corner to face the climax of Jesus story, his death and resurrection. This chapter leads us squarely into Jesus’ last day and we can see his focus narrow and in his teaching, we see him trying to get his disciples to understand what was about to happen, but they really didn’t get it. Jesus did everything he could to prepare them but when he needed them the most, they all cut and ran. However, Jesus faced it with great poise in spite of being all alone. He knew that the cross was coming, and yet he did not waver and he fulfilled God’s plan. He hoped in the resurrection that would take place on the third day. \u003cbr\u003e\nAs we read today, try to put yourself in the shoes of the Jesus and feel the anxiety and fear balanced by the peace of mind that comes from knowing that you are doing exactly what God had planned. Savor the bread and wine and remember that his suffering brought us peace and that his stripes healed us. Experience this story through the eyes of the Jesus.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"We are now turning the corner to face the climax of Jesus story, his death. This chapter leads us squarely into Jesus’ last day and we can see his focus narrow and in his teaching, we see him trying to get his disciples to understand what was about to happen, but they really didn’t get it. Jesus did everything he could to prepare them but when he needed them the most, they all cut and ran. However, Jesus faced it with great poise in spite of being all alone. He knew that the cross was coming, and yet he did not waver and he fulfilled God’s plan. He hoped in the resurrection that would take place on the third day. \r\nAs we read today, try to put yourself in the shoes of the Jesus and feel the anxiety and fear balanced by the peace of mind that comes from knowing that you are doing exactly what God had planned. Savor the bread and wine and remember that his suffering brought us peace and that his stripes healed us. Experience this story through the eyes of the Jesus.\r\n","date_published":"2022-05-04T10:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/134af87a-d878-48b1-a679-d9675f1e8142.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":10981270,"duration_in_seconds":914}]},{"id":"14226f1f-26e1-4a4d-8685-e45c708895a7","title":"Episode 148: Matthew Chapter 25","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/148","content_text":"Don’t you love guilt trips.I can’t tell you how many things that I have done because I was guilted into it. Most of the time it worked out ok, but a few of those things were a little adventurous to say the least. Whenever I would read Matthew 25, I would read it through the guilt lens, don’t be one of those foolish girls, be a better planner and be organized. Be a good money manager unlike that last guy, you don’t want to be that guy, so use your money wisely with a “budget” approved by Dave. The last one was an ice cream Sunday with 3 giant scoops of guilt, don’t be a slacker, do more and achieve more for God or your a goat and you are BAD! So, I would try harder to be a “good” Christian, fail, try even harder and on and on the cycle would go.\nBut I think that it misses the point, it’s not about beating yourself up for not measuring up, but being ready by living for Jesus each day. It’s about looking for opportunities to grow in your skills for God’s glory and to not be afraid of being stretched. It’s about taking those skills and serving others not out of guilt or fear of not measuring up, but living each day for Jesus as his witness to God’s new government. \nThat new perspective is so freeing! I am so motivated to serve and love because I want to be more like Jesus each day. This subtle shift fits in with what we have learned about Jesus in the Gospels and I wish that I would have figured this truth out earlier in life, but that’s what this journey is for, discovering who Jesus is and how we can follow him. We can take these daily discoveries and change our trajectory and that’s success.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eDon’t you love guilt trips.I can’t tell you how many things that I have done because I was guilted into it. Most of the time it worked out ok, but a few of those things were a little adventurous to say the least. Whenever I would read Matthew 25, I would read it through the guilt lens, don’t be one of those foolish girls, be a better planner and be organized. Be a good money manager unlike that last guy, you don’t want to be that guy, so use your money wisely with a “budget” approved by Dave. The last one was an ice cream Sunday with 3 giant scoops of guilt, don’t be a slacker, do more and achieve more for God or your a goat and you are BAD! So, I would try harder to be a “good” Christian, fail, try even harder and on and on the cycle would go.\u003cbr\u003e\nBut I think that it misses the point, it’s not about beating yourself up for not measuring up, but being ready by living for Jesus each day. It’s about looking for opportunities to grow in your skills for God’s glory and to not be afraid of being stretched. It’s about taking those skills and serving others not out of guilt or fear of not measuring up, but living each day for Jesus as his witness to God’s new government. \u003cbr\u003e\nThat new perspective is so freeing! I am so motivated to serve and love because I want to be more like Jesus each day. This subtle shift fits in with what we have learned about Jesus in the Gospels and I wish that I would have figured this truth out earlier in life, but that’s what this journey is for, discovering who Jesus is and how we can follow him. We can take these daily discoveries and change our trajectory and that’s success.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Don’t you love guilt trips.I can’t tell you how many things that I have done because I was guilted into it. Most of the time it worked out ok, but a few of those things were a little adventurous to say the least. Whenever I would read Matthew 25, I would read it through the guilt lens, don’t be one of those foolish girls, be a better planner and be organized. Be a good money manager unlike that last guy, you don’t want to be that guy, so use your money wisely with a “budget” approved by Dave. The last one was an ice cream Sunday with 3 giant scoops of guilt, don’t be a slacker, do more and achieve more for God or your a goat and you are BAD! So, I would try harder to be a “good” Christian, fail, try even harder and on and on the cycle would go.\r\nBut I think that it misses the point, it’s not about beating yourself up for not measuring up, but being ready by living for Jesus each day. It’s about looking for opportunities to grow in your skills for God’s glory and to not be afraid of being stretched. It’s about taking those skills and serving others not out of guilt or fear of not measuring up, but living each day for Jesus as his witness to God’s new government. \r\nThat new perspective is so freeing! I am so motivated to serve and love because I want to be more like Jesus each day. This subtle shift fits in with what we have learned about Jesus in the Gospels and I wish that I would have figured this truth out earlier in life, but that’s what this journey is for, discovering who Jesus is and how we can follow him. We can take these daily discoveries and change our trajectory and that’s success.\r\n","date_published":"2022-05-03T13:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/14226f1f-26e1-4a4d-8685-e45c708895a7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5717094,"duration_in_seconds":475}]},{"id":"ccbec652-255e-41a5-8459-b220fa87ad65","title":"Episode 147: Matthew Chapter 24","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/147","content_text":"That is the theme of this chapter. However, the conspiracy theorist in me wants to figure out the details of the end of time, who, what where, and especially WHEN?  But Jesus just gives us a you’ll know it when you see it answer and tells us to keep going and keep spreading the kingdom message. Keep going even when you just don’t feel like it. It’s that locker room pep talk when you’re down by 50 at half time, keep chipping away and we will win in the end, it’s going to be ugly, but stick with it. It’s the kind of speech that we all need even though we want to figure out if there is a rapture, who’s in and who’s out, and who is the big baddy antichrist, but Jesus tells us to keep going and keep looking and I’ll take care of the rest. \nSo, we keep going and keep spreading the message of God’s kingdom until the end.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThat is the theme of this chapter. However, the conspiracy theorist in me wants to figure out the details of the end of time, who, what where, and especially WHEN?  But Jesus just gives us a you’ll know it when you see it answer and tells us to keep going and keep spreading the kingdom message. Keep going even when you just don’t feel like it. It’s that locker room pep talk when you’re down by 50 at half time, keep chipping away and we will win in the end, it’s going to be ugly, but stick with it. It’s the kind of speech that we all need even though we want to figure out if there is a rapture, who’s in and who’s out, and who is the big baddy antichrist, but Jesus tells us to keep going and keep looking and I’ll take care of the rest. \u003cbr\u003e\nSo, we keep going and keep spreading the message of God’s kingdom until the end.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"That is the theme of this chapter. However, the conspiracy theorist in me wants to figure out the details of the end of time, who, what where, and especially WHEN?  But Jesus just gives us a you’ll know it when you see it answer and tells us to keep going and keep spreading the kingdom message. Keep going even when you just don’t feel like it. It’s that locker room pep talk when you’re down by 50 at half time, keep chipping away and we will win in the end, it’s going to be ugly, but stick with it. It’s the kind of speech that we all need even though we want to figure out if there is a rapture, who’s in and who’s out, and who is the big baddy antichrist, but Jesus tells us to keep going and keep looking and I’ll take care of the rest. \r\nSo, we keep going and keep spreading the message of God’s kingdom until the end.\r\n","date_published":"2022-05-02T10:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/ccbec652-255e-41a5-8459-b220fa87ad65.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":6093775,"duration_in_seconds":506}]},{"id":"4fa60ea3-e82a-467e-89ea-e04796f3bfe2","title":"Episode 146: Matthew Chapter 23","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/146","content_text":"What I love about this journey of discovery that we are on, is that it forces us to look into our hearts and see that what Jesus is talking about is not just for THOSE people, but for ME! Many times when I have read this chapter, I want to cheer Jesus on, YES! Get those mean Pharisees! But when I look at what he is saying, “They talk a good line, but they don’t live it. They don’t take it into their hearts and live it out in their behavior. It’s all spit-and-polish veneer.” All that I can say is OUCH! I try not to live like that, I do try to take his words into my heart, but if I’m honest with myself, I do this less than I care to admit. It’s like a default setting in my brain, the ‘look good on the outside no matter how ugly the inside is’ setting. Taking time to let Jesus’ words sink in begins that process of rewiring my brain so that my default is the let ‘Jesus change my heart and behavior’ setting. It is a daily process and that is exactly why I created this podcast, so that we can take Jesus seriously and allow his words to change our hearts. We are spending time with Jesus so that he can rub off on us and we can be different. No matter where you are on your journey with Jesus, a little tweak each day will add up to a major life change later. We are all in this together, so what spoke to you?","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWhat I love about this journey of discovery that we are on, is that it forces us to look into our hearts and see that what Jesus is talking about is not just for THOSE people, but for ME! Many times when I have read this chapter, I want to cheer Jesus on, YES! Get those mean Pharisees! But when I look at what he is saying, “They talk a good line, but they don’t live it. They don’t take it into their hearts and live it out in their behavior. It’s all spit-and-polish veneer.” All that I can say is OUCH! I try not to live like that, I do try to take his words into my heart, but if I’m honest with myself, I do this less than I care to admit. It’s like a default setting in my brain, the ‘look good on the outside no matter how ugly the inside is’ setting. Taking time to let Jesus’ words sink in begins that process of rewiring my brain so that my default is the let ‘Jesus change my heart and behavior’ setting. It is a daily process and that is exactly why I created this podcast, so that we can take Jesus seriously and allow his words to change our hearts. We are spending time with Jesus so that he can rub off on us and we can be different. No matter where you are on your journey with Jesus, a little tweak each day will add up to a major life change later. We are all in this together, so what spoke to you?\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"What I love about this journey of discovery that we are on, is that it forces us to look into our hearts and see that what Jesus is talking about is not just for THOSE people, but for ME! Many times when I have read this chapter, I want to cheer Jesus on, YES! Get those mean Pharisees! But when I look at what he is saying, “They talk a good line, but they don’t live it. They don’t take it into their hearts and live it out in their behavior. It’s all spit-and-polish veneer.” All that I can say is OUCH! I try not to live like that, I do try to take his words into my heart, but if I’m honest with myself, I do this less than I care to admit. It’s like a default setting in my brain, the ‘look good on the outside no matter how ugly the inside is’ setting. Taking time to let Jesus’ words sink in begins that process of rewiring my brain so that my default is the let ‘Jesus change my heart and behavior’ setting. It is a daily process and that is exactly why I created this podcast, so that we can take Jesus seriously and allow his words to change our hearts. We are spending time with Jesus so that he can rub off on us and we can be different. No matter where you are on your journey with Jesus, a little tweak each day will add up to a major life change later. We are all in this together, so what spoke to you?\r\n","date_published":"2022-04-29T11:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/4fa60ea3-e82a-467e-89ea-e04796f3bfe2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":6148414,"duration_in_seconds":511}]},{"id":"0f8bfbc8-53b5-4201-b206-9981395c94c7","title":"Episode 145: Matthew Chapter 22 ","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/145","content_text":"This chapter reminded me of a tennis match between an all-time great and a lesser opponent who is trying to stick with them. The religious leaders are giving Jesus their best shots but continue to have Jesus send it screaming past them. He is a master at debate and is excellent at staying out of a verbal trap. What I am learning here is that following Jesus takes everything that you’ve got, your heart, soul, mind and strength. Jesus used it all to live his life to the glory of God and we can too. Let’s pray… What are you learning from Jesus? Make sure you share in the comments.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThis chapter reminded me of a tennis match between an all-time great and a lesser opponent who is trying to stick with them. The religious leaders are giving Jesus their best shots but continue to have Jesus send it screaming past them. He is a master at debate and is excellent at staying out of a verbal trap. What I am learning here is that following Jesus takes everything that you’ve got, your heart, soul, mind and strength. Jesus used it all to live his life to the glory of God and we can too. Let’s pray… What are you learning from Jesus? Make sure you share in the comments.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This chapter reminded me of a tennis match between an all-time great and a lesser opponent who is trying to stick with them. The religious leaders are giving Jesus their best shots but continue to have Jesus send it screaming past them. He is a master at debate and is excellent at staying out of a verbal trap. What I am learning here is that following Jesus takes everything that you’ve got, your heart, soul, mind and strength. Jesus used it all to live his life to the glory of God and we can too. Let’s pray… What are you learning from Jesus? Make sure you share in the comments.\r\n","date_published":"2022-04-28T11:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/0f8bfbc8-53b5-4201-b206-9981395c94c7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5445552,"duration_in_seconds":452}]},{"id":"7b9c0d16-d97c-4309-b643-49e3f02f701d","title":"Episode 144: Matthew Chapter 21","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/144","content_text":"There are two things in the first part of this chapter that I have totally missed over the years of reading and studying this passage. First of all, Jesus kicked out the money changers and the those selling animals in order to make room for what should really happen in the temple, healing and worship. I never caught the fact that his actions freed up space for the lame and blind to come in and get healed by Jesus. I have always gotten caught up in the audacity of Jesus to go in and turn over tables and his red faced anger that I missed the point of it, healing and worship. I also never caught the fact that the children who were shouting Hosanna in the streets followed him in worship into the temple. They were running (and we all no that you can’t run in church) and praising God. I’m sure that the lame that had just been healed were also running around. This just blows me away and it says something to me, we put up roadblocks to healing and worship unintentionally. We need Jesus to come in and break them down in order to make room for true healing and worship. What are the roadblocks in your life that Jesus needs to knock over?","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThere are two things in the first part of this chapter that I have totally missed over the years of reading and studying this passage. First of all, Jesus kicked out the money changers and the those selling animals in order to make room for what should really happen in the temple, healing and worship. I never caught the fact that his actions freed up space for the lame and blind to come in and get healed by Jesus. I have always gotten caught up in the audacity of Jesus to go in and turn over tables and his red faced anger that I missed the point of it, healing and worship. I also never caught the fact that the children who were shouting Hosanna in the streets followed him in worship into the temple. They were running (and we all no that you can’t run in church) and praising God. I’m sure that the lame that had just been healed were also running around. This just blows me away and it says something to me, we put up roadblocks to healing and worship unintentionally. We need Jesus to come in and break them down in order to make room for true healing and worship. What are the roadblocks in your life that Jesus needs to knock over?\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"There are two things in the first part of this chapter that I have totally missed over the years of reading and studying this passage. First of all, Jesus kicked out the money changers and the those selling animals in order to make room for what should really happen in the temple, healing and worship. I never caught the fact that his actions freed up space for the lame and blind to come in and get healed by Jesus. I have always gotten caught up in the audacity of Jesus to go in and turn over tables and his red faced anger that I missed the point of it, healing and worship. I also never caught the fact that the children who were shouting Hosanna in the streets followed him in worship into the temple. They were running (and we all no that you can’t run in church) and praising God. I’m sure that the lame that had just been healed were also running around. This just blows me away and it says something to me, we put up roadblocks to healing and worship unintentionally. We need Jesus to come in and break them down in order to make room for true healing and worship. What are the roadblocks in your life that Jesus needs to knock over?\r\n","date_published":"2022-04-27T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/7b9c0d16-d97c-4309-b643-49e3f02f701d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":6262346,"duration_in_seconds":520}]},{"id":"3b3c65ff-dd2a-4c16-971f-32a8927be501","title":"Episode 143: Matthew Chapter 20","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/143","content_text":"I want my eyes open and I want to see. As my eyes open, I see this great reversal, the first are last, and real power comes from being a servant. Jesus' cup is a cup of suffering service on the cross and I can see it all more clearly. Jesus touched my eyes and now I can see clearly that in order to live the resurrection life, I have to die to myself. I’m hard to kill, but I know that I’m better off dead to myself so that I can live fully to him. This is a hard truth to come to, but now that my eyes are open, I can see it clearly. What are you seeing from Jesus? Join the conversation in the comment section of the website.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eI want my eyes open and I want to see. As my eyes open, I see this great reversal, the first are last, and real power comes from being a servant. Jesus\u0026#39; cup is a cup of suffering service on the cross and I can see it all more clearly. Jesus touched my eyes and now I can see clearly that in order to live the resurrection life, I have to die to myself. I’m hard to kill, but I know that I’m better off dead to myself so that I can live fully to him. This is a hard truth to come to, but now that my eyes are open, I can see it clearly. What are you seeing from Jesus? Join the conversation in the comment section of the website.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"I want my eyes open and I want to see. As my eyes open, I see this great reversal, the first are last, and real power comes from being a servant. Jesus’ cup is a cup of suffering service on the cross and I can see it all more clearly. Jesus touched my eyes and now I can see clearly that in order to live the resurrection life, I have to die to myself. I’m hard to kill, but I know that I’m better off dead to myself so that I can live fully to him. This is a hard truth to come to, but now that my eyes are open, I can see it clearly. What are you seeing from Jesus? Join the conversation in the comment section of the website.\r\n","date_published":"2022-04-26T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/3b3c65ff-dd2a-4c16-971f-32a8927be501.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4150671,"duration_in_seconds":344}]},{"id":"7849f8cb-8681-4561-97fb-f106f95b9aab","title":"Episode 142: Matthew Chapter 19","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/142","content_text":"Jesus shows us again what living right side up looks like, the ones who we think are the top of the heap are really at the bottom. The rich are not automatically in God’s kingdom because they are rich and children are to be seen and heard. Nice guys don’t always finish last in God’s kingdom. When we give up things now, we will get even more than that in God’s kingdom. These words of Jesus today give me a boost, they are words that I need to hear and to realize that in God’s kingdom I have a place and I belong. I can breathe easier and hold my head up a little higher knowing that I belong in God’s kingdom. What are you learning from Jesus today? Leave a comment below and join the conversation.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eJesus shows us again what living right side up looks like, the ones who we think are the top of the heap are really at the bottom. The rich are not automatically in God’s kingdom because they are rich and children are to be seen and heard. Nice guys don’t always finish last in God’s kingdom. When we give up things now, we will get even more than that in God’s kingdom. These words of Jesus today give me a boost, they are words that I need to hear and to realize that in God’s kingdom I have a place and I belong. I can breathe easier and hold my head up a little higher knowing that I belong in God’s kingdom. What are you learning from Jesus today? Leave a comment below and join the conversation.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Jesus shows us again what living right side up looks like, the ones who we think are the top of the heap are really at the bottom. The rich are not automatically in God’s kingdom because they are rich and children are to be seen and heard. Nice guys don’t always finish last in God’s kingdom. When we give up things now, we will get even more than that in God’s kingdom. These words of Jesus today give me a boost, they are words that I need to hear and to realize that in God’s kingdom I have a place and I belong. I can breathe easier and hold my head up a little higher knowing that I belong in God’s kingdom. What are you learning from Jesus today? Leave a comment below and join the conversation.\r\n","date_published":"2022-04-25T10:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/7849f8cb-8681-4561-97fb-f106f95b9aab.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5197030,"duration_in_seconds":432}]},{"id":"fe760920-9ebb-49ba-b8e3-f6176200884d","title":"Episode 141: Matthew Chapter 18","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/141","content_text":"I 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. ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eI 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. \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"I 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. \r\n","date_published":"2022-04-23T11:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/fe760920-9ebb-49ba-b8e3-f6176200884d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4836005,"duration_in_seconds":402}]},{"id":"1c6eeec6-7d22-4fa5-9f41-72e854313eab","title":"Episode 140: Matthew Chapter 17","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/140","content_text":"I try to put myself in the shoes of Peter in this story. I would be in shock to see Jesus in all of his glory, my chin would be on the ground like in a cartoon and I would have fallen over. I’m not sure that I could have spoken to get the words that Peter babbles out, but I know that I would have been stumbling and bumbling through that moment. I would have missed the point too until the resurrection, which would make everything click. \nI am just pondering the sight of Jesus in all of his glory standing before me and as I close my eyes I can see him shining. I just want to soak it in and be reminded that Jesus is God with me and that he promised to be with me through thick and thin. I can trust him with my life and daily decisions.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eI try to put myself in the shoes of Peter in this story. I would be in shock to see Jesus in all of his glory, my chin would be on the ground like in a cartoon and I would have fallen over. I’m not sure that I could have spoken to get the words that Peter babbles out, but I know that I would have been stumbling and bumbling through that moment. I would have missed the point too until the resurrection, which would make everything click. \u003cbr\u003e\nI am just pondering the sight of Jesus in all of his glory standing before me and as I close my eyes I can see him shining. I just want to soak it in and be reminded that Jesus is God with me and that he promised to be with me through thick and thin. I can trust him with my life and daily decisions.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"I try to put myself in the shoes of Peter in this story. I would be in shock to see Jesus in all of his glory, my chin would be on the ground like in a cartoon and I would have fallen over. I’m not sure that I could have spoken to get the words that Peter babbles out, but I know that I would have been stumbling and bumbling through that moment. I would have missed the point too until the resurrection, which would make everything click. \r\nI am just pondering the sight of Jesus in all of his glory standing before me and as I close my eyes I can see him shining. I just want to soak it in and be reminded that Jesus is God with me and that he promised to be with me through thick and thin. I can trust him with my life and daily decisions.\r\n","date_published":"2022-04-22T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/1c6eeec6-7d22-4fa5-9f41-72e854313eab.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4106892,"duration_in_seconds":341}]},{"id":"dbe7ecf4-ddac-45ca-b416-14ef6edd42ee","title":"Episode 139: Matthew Chapter 16","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/139","content_text":"Who is Jesus? That is still the question that needs to be answered by followers of Jesus. This question is the heart of the 2 Minute Disciple Podcast, to discover who Jesus is so that we can follow him better. This podcast is for seasoned Jesus followers who desire to spend more time in the Gospels to get to know Jesus better. It is also for serious seekers desiring to discover who Jesus is for themselves and gain wisdom that will help them on their spiritual journey.\nWhat is the answer to this sincere question, who is Jesus? He is the one that God had been promising that would come to rescue his people, usher in His kingdom and put things to rights. He is the one who heals the sick, raises the dead, casts out demons and sends out his followers to do the same. He is God in the flesh, not a distant God with his arms crossed waiting to zap us, but a God who walks among us as one of us. He has been the plan from the beginning and he is here. Do you believe it?","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWho is Jesus? That is still the question that needs to be answered by followers of Jesus. This question is the heart of the 2 Minute Disciple Podcast, to discover who Jesus is so that we can follow him better. This podcast is for seasoned Jesus followers who desire to spend more time in the Gospels to get to know Jesus better. It is also for serious seekers desiring to discover who Jesus is for themselves and gain wisdom that will help them on their spiritual journey.\u003cbr\u003e\nWhat is the answer to this sincere question, who is Jesus? He is the one that God had been promising that would come to rescue his people, usher in His kingdom and put things to rights. He is the one who heals the sick, raises the dead, casts out demons and sends out his followers to do the same. He is God in the flesh, not a distant God with his arms crossed waiting to zap us, but a God who walks among us as one of us. He has been the plan from the beginning and he is here. Do you believe it?\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Who is Jesus? That is still the question that needs to be answered by followers of Jesus. This question is the heart of the 2 Minute Disciple Podcast, to discover who Jesus is so that we can follow him better. This podcast is for seasoned Jesus followers who desire to spend more time in the Gospels to get to know Jesus better. It is also for serious seekers desiring to discover who Jesus is for themselves and gain wisdom that will help them on their spiritual journey.\r\nWhat is the answer to this sincere question, who is Jesus? He is the one that God had been promising that would come to rescue his people, usher in His kingdom and put things to rights. He is the one who heals the sick, raises the dead, casts out demons and sends out his followers to do the same. He is God in the flesh, not a distant God with his arms crossed waiting to zap us, but a God who walks among us as one of us. He has been the plan from the beginning and he is here. Do you believe it?","date_published":"2022-04-21T10:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/dbe7ecf4-ddac-45ca-b416-14ef6edd42ee.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4273054,"duration_in_seconds":355}]},{"id":"7258c12c-44ee-447b-9638-86f5bf4b2e5d","title":"Episode 138: Matthew Chapter 15","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/138","content_text":"In this chapter, I observed that persistence impresses Jesus. The Canaanite woman came to Jesus asking him to heal her daughter, but he first ignored her and she persisted asking the disciples and with Jesus until he healed her daughter. She would not take no for an answer and Jesus rewarded her persistence that was driven by her faith in Jesus. This makes me pause and consider my own prayers, am I persistent in asking or do I give up easily. If I’m honest with myself, I do give up too easily and back off when my prayers aren’t answered in as timely manner as I would like. My faith is not big enough at times and I’m not as persistent as I should be. This woman would probably be labeled a ‘Karen’ today and most of us don’t want to be perceived that way, so we back down easily in all areas of life. In my prayer life, I see that I need to risk being a Karen to grow my faith and see God work. That is a stretch for me, but if I am to become a better follower of Jesus, I need to stretch my faith muscles and be persistent in my prayers. \nWhat did you observe in today’s reading?","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this chapter, I observed that persistence impresses Jesus. The Canaanite woman came to Jesus asking him to heal her daughter, but he first ignored her and she persisted asking the disciples and with Jesus until he healed her daughter. She would not take no for an answer and Jesus rewarded her persistence that was driven by her faith in Jesus. This makes me pause and consider my own prayers, am I persistent in asking or do I give up easily. If I’m honest with myself, I do give up too easily and back off when my prayers aren’t answered in as timely manner as I would like. My faith is not big enough at times and I’m not as persistent as I should be. This woman would probably be labeled a ‘Karen’ today and most of us don’t want to be perceived that way, so we back down easily in all areas of life. In my prayer life, I see that I need to risk being a Karen to grow my faith and see God work. That is a stretch for me, but if I am to become a better follower of Jesus, I need to stretch my faith muscles and be persistent in my prayers. \u003cbr\u003e\nWhat did you observe in today’s reading?\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In this chapter, I observed that persistence impresses Jesus. The Canaanite woman came to Jesus asking him to heal her daughter, but he first ignored her and she persisted asking the disciples and with Jesus until he healed her daughter. She would not take no for an answer and Jesus rewarded her persistence that was driven by her faith in Jesus. This makes me pause and consider my own prayers, am I persistent in asking or do I give up easily. If I’m honest with myself, I do give up too easily and back off when my prayers aren’t answered in as timely manner as I would like. My faith is not big enough at times and I’m not as persistent as I should be. This woman would probably be labeled a ‘Karen’ today and most of us don’t want to be perceived that way, so we back down easily in all areas of life. In my prayer life, I see that I need to risk being a Karen to grow my faith and see God work. That is a stretch for me, but if I am to become a better follower of Jesus, I need to stretch my faith muscles and be persistent in my prayers. \r\nWhat did you observe in today’s reading?\r\n","date_published":"2022-04-20T13:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/7258c12c-44ee-447b-9638-86f5bf4b2e5d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4588558,"duration_in_seconds":381}]},{"id":"4b63e679-683a-47bc-a732-e9f67f13c3aa","title":"Episode 137: Matthew Chapter 14","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/137","content_text":"My biggest takeaway from this chapter is Jesus’ flexibility and ability to adapt to changing circumstances. After hearing of the death of John, Jesus planed for some solitude and silence, however, word got out about where he was going and there was a crowd of people who needed him. Instead of getting mad and sending everyone away, he has compassion on them and heals them. When supper time come, he feeds the crowds with a small meal that stretches to feed 5000+ people. He then sends his ride away with the disciples and finally gets the alone time he craves. Then he adapts by walking to his ride on the water. He calls Peter out to him and Peter is doing it and realizes it and the anxiety creeps back up, so he sinks. Jesus pulls him up and they get into the boat. Jesus did not fold under the crush of the people or the circumstances. The way that he handled these different situations inspires me to respond this way. I am reminded that I am also equipped by the Holy Spirit to be able to respond like Jesus. We saw this same way of ministry by Paul and he was able to do it like Jesus because of the Holy Spirit working in him. \nI have been doing ministry all wrong for years, I tried hard to be like Jesus without tapping in to the power that I have been given, the power of the Holy Spirit. Doing ministry without the power of the Spirit only gets you anxiety and high blood pressure. This week, I want to allow the Holy Spirit to power me through and guide me just like Jesus.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eMy biggest takeaway from this chapter is Jesus’ flexibility and ability to adapt to changing circumstances. After hearing of the death of John, Jesus planed for some solitude and silence, however, word got out about where he was going and there was a crowd of people who needed him. Instead of getting mad and sending everyone away, he has compassion on them and heals them. When supper time come, he feeds the crowds with a small meal that stretches to feed 5000+ people. He then sends his ride away with the disciples and finally gets the alone time he craves. Then he adapts by walking to his ride on the water. He calls Peter out to him and Peter is doing it and realizes it and the anxiety creeps back up, so he sinks. Jesus pulls him up and they get into the boat. Jesus did not fold under the crush of the people or the circumstances. The way that he handled these different situations inspires me to respond this way. I am reminded that I am also equipped by the Holy Spirit to be able to respond like Jesus. We saw this same way of ministry by Paul and he was able to do it like Jesus because of the Holy Spirit working in him. \u003cbr\u003e\nI have been doing ministry all wrong for years, I tried hard to be like Jesus without tapping in to the power that I have been given, the power of the Holy Spirit. Doing ministry without the power of the Spirit only gets you anxiety and high blood pressure. This week, I want to allow the Holy Spirit to power me through and guide me just like Jesus.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"My biggest takeaway from this chapter is Jesus’ flexibility and ability to adapt to changing circumstances. After hearing of the death of John, Jesus planed for some solitude and silence, however, word got out about where he was going and there was a crowd of people who needed him. Instead of getting mad and sending everyone away, he has compassion on them and heals them. When supper time come, he feeds the crowds with a small meal that stretches to feed 5000+ people. He then sends his ride away with the disciples and finally gets the alone time he craves. Then he adapts by walking to his ride on the water. He calls Peter out to him and Peter is doing it and realizes it and the anxiety creeps back up, so he sinks. Jesus pulls him up and they get into the boat. Jesus did not fold under the crush of the people or the circumstances. The way that he handled these different situations inspires me to respond this way. I am reminded that I am also equipped by the Holy Spirit to be able to respond like Jesus. We saw this same way of ministry by Paul and he was able to do it like Jesus because of the Holy Spirit working in him. \r\nI have been doing ministry all wrong for years, I tried hard to be like Jesus without tapping in to the power that I have been given, the power of the Holy Spirit. Doing ministry without the power of the Spirit only gets you anxiety and high blood pressure. This week, I want to allow the Holy Spirit to power me through and guide me just like Jesus.\r\n","date_published":"2022-04-19T12:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/4b63e679-683a-47bc-a732-e9f67f13c3aa.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4877752,"duration_in_seconds":405}]},{"id":"1053b6ea-3efa-474c-b07b-196814051c86","title":"Episode 136: Matthew Chapter 13","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/136","content_text":"What is the Kingdom of God like? Jesus has been teaching that God’s new government is here and has been showing it’s power through his miracles of healing and casting out demons. He has also sent out his apprentices and empowered them to usher in the kingdom. Now we find him telling stories that answer the question of what is God’s kingdom like? The stories that he uses to describe it in this chapter are all about seeds that grow. It brings to my mind gardening, I love to garden each summer and I make all kinds of things from the vegetables and herbs that I grow. God’s kingdom is growing and it produces wonderful fruit from small seeds. The thing that stuck out to me was this question, “Are you listening, really listening?” That is such a crucial question, because of all the noise around us, we get used to tuning things out, but for the seeds to grow in our live, we need to really listen to Jesus’ words. Are we listening?","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWhat is the Kingdom of God like? Jesus has been teaching that God’s new government is here and has been showing it’s power through his miracles of healing and casting out demons. He has also sent out his apprentices and empowered them to usher in the kingdom. Now we find him telling stories that answer the question of what is God’s kingdom like? The stories that he uses to describe it in this chapter are all about seeds that grow. It brings to my mind gardening, I love to garden each summer and I make all kinds of things from the vegetables and herbs that I grow. God’s kingdom is growing and it produces wonderful fruit from small seeds. The thing that stuck out to me was this question, “Are you listening, really listening?” That is such a crucial question, because of all the noise around us, we get used to tuning things out, but for the seeds to grow in our live, we need to really listen to Jesus’ words. Are we listening?\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"What is the Kingdom of God like? Jesus has been teaching that God’s new government is here and has been showing it’s power through his miracles of healing and casting out demons. He has also sent out his apprentices and empowered them to usher in the kingdom. Now we find him telling stories that answer the question of what is God’s kingdom like? The stories that he uses to describe it in this chapter are all about seeds that grow. It brings to my mind gardening, I love to garden each summer and I make all kinds of things from the vegetables and herbs that I grow. God’s kingdom is growing and it produces wonderful fruit from small seeds. The thing that stuck out to me was this question, “Are you listening, really listening?” That is such a crucial question, because of all the noise around us, we get used to tuning things out, but for the seeds to grow in our live, we need to really listen to Jesus’ words. Are we listening?","date_published":"2022-04-18T07:45:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/1053b6ea-3efa-474c-b07b-196814051c86.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":6435571,"duration_in_seconds":535}]},{"id":"6388fa76-f027-4abc-8371-49ef7ec44de1","title":"Episode 135: Interview With Sam Davis","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/135","content_text":"I invited my friend, Sam Davis to record a conversation about what he is learning from Jesus and how it is impacting his life. I have known Sam \u0026amp; his twin brother Dan since they were in 5th grade and I was their youth sponsor. I am honored to have invested in them over the years.\n\n\n\nSam is missionary with Bridges International in San Diego, CA.  His passion is for every college student to have the opportunity to hear the Gospel and respond to it. Sam lives in San Diego, CA with his amazing wife, Gloria. They love to go on hikes, explore new food, and travel. Sam is a fellow podcaster, he is a host for the Bible Nerds Podcast. You can check out the links to the podcast and his website below.\n\nBible Nerds Podcast\nSam On MissionSpecial Guest: Samuel Davis.","content_html":"\u003ch2\u003eI invited my friend, Sam Davis to record a conversation about what he is learning from Jesus and how it is impacting his life. I have known Sam \u0026amp; his twin brother Dan since they were in 5th grade and I was their youth sponsor. I am honored to have invested in them over the years.\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/rT1oWoYF.jpeg\" alt=\"Sam Davis\"\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSam is missionary with Bridges International in San Diego, CA.  His passion is for every college student to have the opportunity to hear the Gospel and respond to it. Sam lives in San Diego, CA with his amazing wife, Gloria. They love to go on hikes, explore new food, and travel. Sam is a fellow podcaster, he is a host for the Bible Nerds Podcast. You can check out the links to the podcast and his website below.\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://sites.google.com/bridgesinternational.com/bible-nerds-podcast/home\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eBible Nerds Podcast\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://sites.google.com/view/sam-on-mission\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSam On Mission\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Samuel Davis.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"I invited my friend, Sam Davis to record a conversation about what he is learning from Jesus and how it is impacting his life. I have known Sam \u0026 his twin brother Dan since they were in 5th grade and I was their youth sponsor. I am honored to have invested in them over the years. Sam is missionary with Bridges International in San Diego, CA.  His passion is for every college student to have the opportunity to hear the Gospel and respond to it. Sam lives in San Diego, CA with his amazing wife, Gloria. They love to go on hikes, explore new food, and travel. Sam is a fellow podcaster, he is a host for the Bible Nerds Podcast. You can check out the links to the podcast and his website here.","date_published":"2022-04-16T11:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/6388fa76-f027-4abc-8371-49ef7ec44de1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5308778,"duration_in_seconds":415}]},{"id":"25bf4302-4006-4aa4-85c8-f23b81f0382f","title":"Episode 134: Matthew Chapter 12","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/134","content_text":"Something that I noticed in this chapter is that Jesus is getting criticized for every little thing and he handled it similarly to how he handled the temptation in the wilderness, by referring to scripture. I think that is such a great strategy for handling critics. I need to learn this lesson because if I got all of the criticism that Jesus got, I would scream and want to slap someone. But Jesus I think was frustrated, but he handled it with the scripture and with a calm manner. The way that he handled himself is truly inspiring and something that I am striving to do with the help of the Holy Spirit. What inspired you from this chapter?","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eSomething that I noticed in this chapter is that Jesus is getting criticized for every little thing and he handled it similarly to how he handled the temptation in the wilderness, by referring to scripture. I think that is such a great strategy for handling critics. I need to learn this lesson because if I got all of the criticism that Jesus got, I would scream and want to slap someone. But Jesus I think was frustrated, but he handled it with the scripture and with a calm manner. The way that he handled himself is truly inspiring and something that I am striving to do with the help of the Holy Spirit. What inspired you from this chapter?\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Something that I noticed in this chapter is that Jesus is getting criticized for every little thing and he handled it similarly to how he handled the temptation in the wilderness, by referring to scripture. I think that is such a great strategy for handling critics. I need to learn this lesson because if I got all of the criticism that Jesus got, I would scream and want to slap someone. But Jesus I think was frustrated, but he handled it with the scripture and with a calm manner. The way that he handled himself is truly inspiring and something that I am striving to do with the help of the Holy Spirit. What inspired you from this chapter?\r\n","date_published":"2022-04-15T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/25bf4302-4006-4aa4-85c8-f23b81f0382f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":6232747,"duration_in_seconds":518}]},{"id":"376ba4a1-99db-432a-b280-006ebf8b56c9","title":"Episode 133: Matthew Chapter 11","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/133","content_text":"I invited my friend, Sam Davis to read for us today and record a bonus interview. Sam is a missionary with Bridges International in San Diego, CA. His passion is for every college student to have the opportunity to hear the Gospel and respond to it. Sam will be reading from Matthew Chapter 11.Special Guest: Samuel Davis.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eI invited my friend, Sam Davis to read for us today and record a bonus interview. Sam is a missionary with Bridges International in San Diego, CA. His passion is for every college student to have the opportunity to hear the Gospel and respond to it. Sam will be reading from Matthew Chapter 11.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Samuel Davis.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"I invited my friend, Sam Davis to read for us today and record a bonus interview. Sam is a missionary with Bridges International in San Diego, CA. His passion is for every college student to have the opportunity to hear the Gospel and respond to it. Sam will be reading from Matthew Chapter 11.","date_published":"2022-04-14T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/376ba4a1-99db-432a-b280-006ebf8b56c9.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":7325471,"duration_in_seconds":609}]},{"id":"793bed6c-8f1f-49ae-b3bb-afc7e7552950","title":"Episode 132: Matthew Chapter 10","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/132","content_text":"I never really connected the dots on Jesus call for his followers to pray for workers for the harvest and the sending out of the twelve into the harvest. I have always thought of that scripture as connected to foreign missions and the starving kids in Africa that I missed the point of the harvest all around us that Jesus is sending us to. I’m not saying that we shouldn’t go to the starving kids in Africa, but not all of us can do that and there are starving kids all around us where ever we are. This is such a powerful message to us who are learning to follow Jesus. The other thing that ties this all together for me is Jesus call to be all in with him in this kingdom work.  What in today’s chapter is connecting with you?","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eI never really connected the dots on Jesus call for his followers to pray for workers for the harvest and the sending out of the twelve into the harvest. I have always thought of that scripture as connected to foreign missions and the starving kids in Africa that I missed the point of the harvest all around us that Jesus is sending us to. I’m not saying that we shouldn’t go to the starving kids in Africa, but not all of us can do that and there are starving kids all around us where ever we are. This is such a powerful message to us who are learning to follow Jesus. The other thing that ties this all together for me is Jesus call to be all in with him in this kingdom work.  What in today’s chapter is connecting with you?\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"I never really connected the dots on Jesus call for his followers to pray for workers for the harvest and the sending out of the twelve into the harvest. I have always thought of that scripture as connected to foreign missions and the starving kids in Africa that I missed the point of the harvest all around us that Jesus is sending us to. I’m not saying that we shouldn’t go to the starving kids in Africa, but not all of us can do that and there are starving kids all around us where ever we are. This is such a powerful message to us who are learning to follow Jesus. The other thing that ties this all together for me is Jesus call to be all in with him in this kingdom work.  What in today’s chapter is connecting with you?\r\n","date_published":"2022-04-13T11:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/793bed6c-8f1f-49ae-b3bb-afc7e7552950.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4982489,"duration_in_seconds":414}]},{"id":"b048e8cd-eed5-43c6-a19c-9b13e6586df6","title":"Episode 131: Matthew Chapter 9","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/131","content_text":"What strikes me the most in this chapter is Jesus’ heart for those on the outside of the religious elite. He seeks out the down and out and those far from religious purity  and he eats with them, has compassion on them, heals them and urges his followers to pray for them and for workers to reach them with news of his kingdom. He is not following the normal procedures of the religious elite, he is announcing that everyone is welcome in his kingdom. The question that comes to mind is if I am learning from Jesus, am I as concerned about those on the outside as Jesus is?","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWhat strikes me the most in this chapter is Jesus’ heart for those on the outside of the religious elite. He seeks out the down and out and those far from religious purity  and he eats with them, has compassion on them, heals them and urges his followers to pray for them and for workers to reach them with news of his kingdom. He is not following the normal procedures of the religious elite, he is announcing that everyone is welcome in his kingdom. The question that comes to mind is if I am learning from Jesus, am I as concerned about those on the outside as Jesus is?\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"What strikes me the most in this chapter is Jesus’ heart for those on the outside of the religious elite. He seeks out the down and out and those far from religious purity  and he eats with them, has compassion on them, heals them and urges his followers to pray for them and for workers to reach them with news of his kingdom. He is not following the normal procedures of the religious elite, he is announcing that everyone is welcome in his kingdom. The question that comes to mind is if I am learning from Jesus, am I as concerned about those on the outside as Jesus is?\r\n","date_published":"2022-04-13T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/b048e8cd-eed5-43c6-a19c-9b13e6586df6.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4252081,"duration_in_seconds":353}]},{"id":"08c6ded3-68e3-4349-bbd9-e67107941bbd","title":"Episode 130: Matthew Chapter 8","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/130","content_text":"Stay Calm, that is the theme of this chapter. We see this storm of people coming to Jesus to be healed and he calmly heals all of them. Even when everyone is coming to him and we wants to move on, he calmly goes on his way. Then comes the real storm and Jesus calmly calms the storm and the disciples are amazed and so am I. I can have a professional calm in crazy moments, but on the inside I’m still freaking out. However, Jesus’ calm is from head to toes and it comes from his reliance on God. That kind of calm is what I’m learning from Jesus. What are you learning from him?","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eStay Calm, that is the theme of this chapter. We see this storm of people coming to Jesus to be healed and he calmly heals all of them. Even when everyone is coming to him and we wants to move on, he calmly goes on his way. Then comes the real storm and Jesus calmly calms the storm and the disciples are amazed and so am I. I can have a professional calm in crazy moments, but on the inside I’m still freaking out. However, Jesus’ calm is from head to toes and it comes from his reliance on God. That kind of calm is what I’m learning from Jesus. What are you learning from him?\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Stay Calm, that is the theme of this chapter. We see this storm of people coming to Jesus to be healed and he calmly heals all of them. Even when everyone is coming to him and we wants to move on, he calmly goes on his way. Then comes the real storm and Jesus calmly calms the storm and the disciples are amazed and so am I. I can have a professional calm in crazy moments, but on the inside I’m still freaking out. However, Jesus’ calm is from head to toes and it comes from his reliance on God. That kind of calm is what I’m learning from Jesus. What are you learning from him?\r\n","date_published":"2022-04-11T10:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/08c6ded3-68e3-4349-bbd9-e67107941bbd.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4186664,"duration_in_seconds":347}]},{"id":"64885e24-e296-418d-be12-4391ebfb319c","title":"Episode 129: Sermon on the Mount Part 7","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/129","content_text":"This week, we have taken some time to listen to Jesus words and let them sink in to our hearts. I have been working these words into my life and I’m seeing a difference. These are truly foundational words that can help us live our lives right side up. This is not a one time fix, but these are the things that we can ponder and daily work them into our lives. The thing that makes Jesus’ words so powerful is that he lived them out and showed us what life looks like when it is lived right side up. I have been working forgiveness into my life and it has really lightened my load. What words of Jesus are you working into your life?","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThis week, we have taken some time to listen to Jesus words and let them sink in to our hearts. I have been working these words into my life and I’m seeing a difference. These are truly foundational words that can help us live our lives right side up. This is not a one time fix, but these are the things that we can ponder and daily work them into our lives. The thing that makes Jesus’ words so powerful is that he lived them out and showed us what life looks like when it is lived right side up. I have been working forgiveness into my life and it has really lightened my load. What words of Jesus are you working into your life?\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This week, we have taken some time to listen to Jesus words and let them sink in to our hearts. I have been working these words into my life and I’m seeing a difference. These are truly foundational words that can help us live our lives right side up. This is not a one time fix, but these are the things that we can ponder and daily work them into our lives. The thing that makes Jesus’ words so powerful is that he lived them out and showed us what life looks like when it is lived right side up. I have been working forgiveness into my life and it has really lightened my load. What words of Jesus are you working into your life?\r\n","date_published":"2022-04-10T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/64885e24-e296-418d-be12-4391ebfb319c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":3320298,"duration_in_seconds":275}]},{"id":"011b3374-742d-43f5-acfb-da019e92fc80","title":"Episode 128: Sermon on the Mount Part 6","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/128","content_text":"Verses one through five should be the new rules for social media. It might tone down some of the sniping and canceling that goes on these days. This section of the sermon is so timely for our culture and it is a strong reminder that we are definitely flying upside down in this area today. If just “Christian” people would live this out, we would see a huge difference in the way we treat one another in our culture. I also love how the golden rule is restated here in the Message. It makes so much sense and the idea of taking the initiative to do good to others is another one that if we actually did it, we could change our communities. This is the whole reason that I am doing this podcast, so that we can look into the mirror of scripture and let it change us. I know that I need to cut the sarcasm and attitude before I point out what’s wrong with you. This is what I’m asking God to help me work on. What needs to be changed in your life?","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eVerses one through five should be the new rules for social media. It might tone down some of the sniping and canceling that goes on these days. This section of the sermon is so timely for our culture and it is a strong reminder that we are definitely flying upside down in this area today. If just “Christian” people would live this out, we would see a huge difference in the way we treat one another in our culture. I also love how the golden rule is restated here in the Message. It makes so much sense and the idea of taking the initiative to do good to others is another one that if we actually did it, we could change our communities. This is the whole reason that I am doing this podcast, so that we can look into the mirror of scripture and let it change us. I know that I need to cut the sarcasm and attitude before I point out what’s wrong with you. This is what I’m asking God to help me work on. What needs to be changed in your life?\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Verses one through five should be the new rules for social media. It might tone down some of the sniping and canceling that goes on these days. This section of the sermon is so timely for our culture and it is a strong reminder that we are definitely flying upside down in this area today. If just “Christian” people would live this out, we would see a huge difference in the way we treat one another in our culture. I also love how the golden rule is restated here in the Message. It makes so much sense and the idea of taking the initiative to do good to others is another one that if we actually did it, we could change our communities. This is the whole reason that I am doing this podcast, so that we can look into the mirror of scripture and let it change us. I know that I need to cut the sarcasm and attitude before I point out what’s wrong with you. This is what I’m asking God to help me work on. What needs to be changed in your life?\r\n","date_published":"2022-04-09T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/011b3374-742d-43f5-acfb-da019e92fc80.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":3050177,"duration_in_seconds":253}]},{"id":"46bce404-7585-4072-bf69-20cb47b356ae","title":"Episode 127: Sermon On The Mount Part 5","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/127","content_text":"It is so hard to not worry or be anxious, but worry and anxiety don’t work, they just make things worse. When we focus on God and how he works and provides for us, we can let go of those worries and watch God go to work for us. I needed to hear this today and I need to ask God to help me to make this a reality in my life. Worry and anxiety rob us of what God wants to give us and we are valuable to him. This week I have struggled to see what I have gained in a career given to vocational ministry. I’m having a hard time switching careers and seeing my value. However, when I think about my career in ministry as storing up treasures in heaven, I realize that my skills used to his glory were not wasted and that I can trust him to help us through this hard transition even if we can’t see it. I’m still a work in progress, however, because I just want God to hurry up already. \nWhat is God showing you today?","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIt is so hard to not worry or be anxious, but worry and anxiety don’t work, they just make things worse. When we focus on God and how he works and provides for us, we can let go of those worries and watch God go to work for us. I needed to hear this today and I need to ask God to help me to make this a reality in my life. Worry and anxiety rob us of what God wants to give us and we are valuable to him. This week I have struggled to see what I have gained in a career given to vocational ministry. I’m having a hard time switching careers and seeing my value. However, when I think about my career in ministry as storing up treasures in heaven, I realize that my skills used to his glory were not wasted and that I can trust him to help us through this hard transition even if we can’t see it. I’m still a work in progress, however, because I just want God to hurry up already. \u003cbr\u003e\nWhat is God showing you today?\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"It is so hard to not worry or be anxious, but worry and anxiety don’t work, they just make things worse. When we focus on God and how he works and provides for us, we can let go of those worries and watch God go to work for us. I needed to hear this today and I need to ask God to help me to make this a reality in my life. Worry and anxiety rob us of what God wants to give us and we are valuable to him. This week I have struggled to see what I have gained in a career given to vocational ministry. I’m having a hard time switching careers and seeing my value. However, when I think about my career in ministry as storing up treasures in heaven, I realize that my skills used to his glory were not wasted and that I can trust him to help us through this hard transition even if we can’t see it. I’m still a work in progress, however, because I just want God to hurry up already. \r\nWhat is God showing you today?\r\n","date_published":"2022-04-08T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/46bce404-7585-4072-bf69-20cb47b356ae.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":3672736,"duration_in_seconds":305}]},{"id":"84dd60e1-6ad9-45d4-8dcb-0c7663309dc2","title":"Episode 126: Sermon on the Mount Part 4","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/126","content_text":"We all want to live these well curated lives that make people look at you and say wow, they have it all together. However, that’s not what God wants from us. God wants us to live fully for him and to worship him with our lives. What we do is for him and not for others to applaud us or stroke our ego. We get to live in partnership with God and by doing our part, we get to see God in action and he gets to enjoy us in action. Sometimes I forget that part, I don’t need the applause of people because God’s appreciation is more than enough to satisfy my soul. \nA good sermon steps on your toes and makes you uncomfortable with the tension between the reality of your soul and what God wants from you. This sermon from Jesus sure delivers the punch and I hope that you are wrestling with these words of Jesus. What is the tension that you are feeling as you wrestle with Jesus’ words?\nLet’s pray…","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe all want to live these well curated lives that make people look at you and say wow, they have it all together. However, that’s not what God wants from us. God wants us to live fully for him and to worship him with our lives. What we do is for him and not for others to applaud us or stroke our ego. We get to live in partnership with God and by doing our part, we get to see God in action and he gets to enjoy us in action. Sometimes I forget that part, I don’t need the applause of people because God’s appreciation is more than enough to satisfy my soul. \u003cbr\u003e\nA good sermon steps on your toes and makes you uncomfortable with the tension between the reality of your soul and what God wants from you. This sermon from Jesus sure delivers the punch and I hope that you are wrestling with these words of Jesus. What is the tension that you are feeling as you wrestle with Jesus’ words?\u003cbr\u003e\nLet’s pray…\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"We all want to live these well curated lives that make people look at you and say wow, they have it all together. However, that’s not what God wants from us. God wants us to live fully for him and to worship him with our lives. What we do is for him and not for others to applaud us or stroke our ego. We get to live in partnership with God and by doing our part, we get to see God in action and he gets to enjoy us in action. Sometimes I forget that part, I don’t need the applause of people because God’s appreciation is more than enough to satisfy my soul. \r\nA good sermon steps on your toes and makes you uncomfortable with the tension between the reality of your soul and what God wants from you. This sermon from Jesus sure delivers the punch and I hope that you are wrestling with these words of Jesus. What is the tension that you are feeling as you wrestle with Jesus’ words?\r\n\r\n","date_published":"2022-04-07T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/84dd60e1-6ad9-45d4-8dcb-0c7663309dc2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":3599181,"duration_in_seconds":298}]},{"id":"1f22a9b7-b377-461c-a189-5420df58c5d8","title":"Episode 125: Sermon on the Mount Part 3","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/125","content_text":"I had a rough day yesterday and I poured all of the anger, hurt, doubt, and junk that I have been stuffing inside, out onto my journal (no you can’t read it). It was a shake your fist at God moment for me and he prevailed. The words that spoke to me the most in this reading today are “Grow Up!” \u0026amp; “live like it.” Jesus’ way of living seems counter intuitive, but it really is life giving to be honest and open and to not dress yourself up in religious lace just to look the part. Living as citizen of God’s new government is not about looking the part, but it is about really living it out in the grit and grime of life. You can’t have one foot in and the other foot out, you have to be all in or all out of God’s way of life. Are you ready to grow up and be all in for God’s new government?","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eI had a rough day yesterday and I poured all of the anger, hurt, doubt, and junk that I have been stuffing inside, out onto my journal (no you can’t read it). It was a shake your fist at God moment for me and he prevailed. The words that spoke to me the most in this reading today are “Grow Up!” \u0026amp; “live like it.” Jesus’ way of living seems counter intuitive, but it really is life giving to be honest and open and to not dress yourself up in religious lace just to look the part. Living as citizen of God’s new government is not about looking the part, but it is about really living it out in the grit and grime of life. You can’t have one foot in and the other foot out, you have to be all in or all out of God’s way of life. Are you ready to grow up and be all in for God’s new government?\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"I had a rough day yesterday and I poured all of the anger, hurt, doubt, and junk that I have been stuffing inside, out onto my journal (no you can’t read it). It was a shake your fist at God moment for me and he prevailed. The words that spoke to me the most in this reading today are “Grow Up!” \u0026 “live like it.” Jesus’ way of living seems counter intuitive, but it really is life giving to be honest and open and to not dress yourself up in religious lace just to look the part. Living as citizen of God’s new government is not about looking the part, but it is about really living it out in the grit and grime of life. You can’t have one foot in and the other foot out, you have to be all in or all out of God’s way of life. Are you ready to grow up and be all in for God’s new government?\r\n","date_published":"2022-04-06T10:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/1f22a9b7-b377-461c-a189-5420df58c5d8.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":3347529,"duration_in_seconds":278}]},{"id":"66f790f3-2ad7-4037-af5f-3e6c718e01ce","title":"Episode 124: Sermon on the Mount Part 2","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/124","content_text":"Just getting by with doing the minimum requirements is not good enough in God’s kingdom. We tend to view righteousness from the outside, by only observing behaviors, however righteousness needs to be observed from the heart. Our behaviors spring from what is on the inside. If our hearts are pure and our motives righteous then our actions will follow. To live in God’s kingdom, your heart has to be right before him and if your heart is his, then you will live a righteous life. \nThis is what Jesus is saying in this section, just checking off boxes doesn’t cut it. How is your heart before God?","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eJust getting by with doing the minimum requirements is not good enough in God’s kingdom. We tend to view righteousness from the outside, by only observing behaviors, however righteousness needs to be observed from the heart. Our behaviors spring from what is on the inside. If our hearts are pure and our motives righteous then our actions will follow. To live in God’s kingdom, your heart has to be right before him and if your heart is his, then you will live a righteous life. \u003cbr\u003e\nThis is what Jesus is saying in this section, just checking off boxes doesn’t cut it. How is your heart before God?\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Just getting by with doing the minimum requirements is not good enough in God’s kingdom. We tend to view righteousness from the outside, by only observing behaviors, however righteousness needs to be observed from the heart. Our behaviors spring from what is on the inside. If our hearts are pure and our motives righteous then our actions will follow. To live in God’s kingdom, your heart has to be right before him and if your heart is his, then you will live a righteous life. \r\nThis is what Jesus is saying in this section, just checking off boxes doesn’t cut it. How is your heart before God?\r\n","date_published":"2022-04-05T16:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/66f790f3-2ad7-4037-af5f-3e6c718e01ce.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":3871168,"duration_in_seconds":321}]},{"id":"6bc64f46-2722-44b0-b515-d20606230a9e","title":"Episode 123: Sermon on the Mount 1","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/123","content_text":"Jesus introduces his sermon with a hook that really make you scratch you head. Matthew 5:3 (The Message): 3  “You’re blessed when you’re at the end of your rope. With less of you there is more of God and his rule.” When I’m at the end of my rope, I don’t consider myself blessed, I’m wondering what has cursed me. It’s upside down from conventional wisdom, but remember that Jesus is introducing us to his new government with God in charge and things are different. \nDallas Willard illustrates this brilliantly in his book, The Divine Conspiracy: Recently a pilot was practicing high-speed maneuvers in a jet fighter. She turned the controls for what she thought was a steep ascent—and flew straight into the ground. She was unaware that she had been flying upside down. This is a parable of human existence in our times—not exactly that everyone is crashing, though there is enough of that—but most of us as individuals, and world society as a whole, live at high-speed, and often with no clue to whether we are flying upside down or right-side up. Indeed, we are haunted by a strong suspicion that there may be no difference—or at least that it is unknown or irrelevant (Willard, pg.7)\nJesus shows us how the world is supposed to look when it is right side up. These blessings give us a picture of what life should look like and what we can expect as we proclaim God’s kingdom in partnership with him. I love the two illustrations of light and salt as to what our impact on the world is when we proclaim this new government. \nWhat comes to your mind as you read this introduction to Jesus’ sermon?","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eJesus introduces his sermon with a hook that really make you scratch you head. Matthew 5:3 (The Message): 3  “You’re blessed when you’re at the end of your rope. With less of you there is more of God and his rule.” When I’m at the end of my rope, I don’t consider myself blessed, I’m wondering what has cursed me. It’s upside down from conventional wisdom, but remember that Jesus is introducing us to his new government with God in charge and things are different. \u003cbr\u003e\nDallas Willard illustrates this brilliantly in his book, The Divine Conspiracy: Recently a pilot was practicing high-speed maneuvers in a jet fighter. She turned the controls for what she thought was a steep ascent—and flew straight into the ground. She was unaware that she had been flying upside down. This is a parable of human existence in our times—not exactly that everyone is crashing, though there is enough of that—but most of us as individuals, and world society as a whole, live at high-speed, and often with no clue to whether we are flying upside down or right-side up. Indeed, we are haunted by a strong suspicion that there may be no difference—or at least that it is unknown or irrelevant (Willard, pg.7)\u003cbr\u003e\nJesus shows us how the world is supposed to look when it is right side up. These blessings give us a picture of what life should look like and what we can expect as we proclaim God’s kingdom in partnership with him. I love the two illustrations of light and salt as to what our impact on the world is when we proclaim this new government. \u003cbr\u003e\nWhat comes to your mind as you read this introduction to Jesus’ sermon?\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Jesus introduces his sermon with a hook that really make you scratch you head. Matthew 5:3 (The Message): 3  “You’re blessed when you’re at the end of your rope. With less of you there is more of God and his rule.” When I’m at the end of my rope, I don’t consider myself blessed, I’m wondering what has cursed me. It’s upside down from conventional wisdom, but remember that Jesus is introducing us to his new government with God in charge and things are different. \r\nDallas Willard illustrates this brilliantly in his book, The Divine Conspiracy: Recently a pilot was practicing high-speed maneuvers in a jet fighter. She turned the controls for what she thought was a steep ascent—and flew straight into the ground. She was unaware that she had been flying upside down. This is a parable of human existence in our times—not exactly that everyone is crashing, though there is enough of that—but most of us as individuals, and world society as a whole, live at high-speed, and often with no clue to whether we are flying upside down or right-side up. Indeed, we are haunted by a strong suspicion that there may be no difference—or at least that it is unknown or irrelevant (Willard, pg.7)\r\nJesus shows us how the world is supposed to look when it is right side up. These blessings give us a picture of what life should look like and what we can expect as we proclaim God’s kingdom in partnership with him. I love the two illustrations of light and salt as to what our impact on the world is when we proclaim this new government. \r\nWhat comes to your mind as you read this introduction to Jesus’ sermon?","date_published":"2022-04-04T15:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/6bc64f46-2722-44b0-b515-d20606230a9e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4370218,"duration_in_seconds":363}]},{"id":"66e4d456-258d-4382-bccf-138581e3d4a2","title":"Episode 122: Matthew Chapter 4","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/122","content_text":"I love Jesus’ call to follow him, it’s simple, direct and for anybody and everybody. His call is so simple because he just invites us, “come follow me...” and he promises to change our lives as we are introduced to his new government. He is ushering in an era of renewal and putting things to rights. People are being healed and transformed in to a new kind of person. All of this happens after Jesus passes his test with the devil. Jesus is now able to usher in the new kind of rule. \nWhen I have read this before, my mindset is usually that Jesus did all of this stuff so that if I believe in him, I will get to go to heaven with him when I die. However, that’s not what Jesus was talking about. He is ushering in a new era and we no longer have to settle for the status quo of this sin stained life. We can now be transformed and put back together to live for God’s glory. I like the sound of that so much better, I get to be apart of this new government now and proclaim this new life now and not as some kind of fire insurance for after I die.\nI’m ready to sign up now, how about you?","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eI love Jesus’ call to follow him, it’s simple, direct and for anybody and everybody. His call is so simple because he just invites us, “come follow me...” and he promises to change our lives as we are introduced to his new government. He is ushering in an era of renewal and putting things to rights. People are being healed and transformed in to a new kind of person. All of this happens after Jesus passes his test with the devil. Jesus is now able to usher in the new kind of rule. \u003cbr\u003e\nWhen I have read this before, my mindset is usually that Jesus did all of this stuff so that if I believe in him, I will get to go to heaven with him when I die. However, that’s not what Jesus was talking about. He is ushering in a new era and we no longer have to settle for the status quo of this sin stained life. We can now be transformed and put back together to live for God’s glory. I like the sound of that so much better, I get to be apart of this new government now and proclaim this new life now and not as some kind of fire insurance for after I die.\u003cbr\u003e\nI’m ready to sign up now, how about you?\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"I love Jesus’ call to follow him, it’s simple, direct and for anybody and everybody. His call is so simple because he just invites us, “come follow me...” and he promises to change our lives as we are introduced to his new government. He is ushering in an era of renewal and putting things to rights. People are being healed and transformed in to a new kind of person. All of this happens after Jesus passes his test with the devil. Jesus is now able to usher in the new kind of rule. \r\nWhen I have read this before, my mindset is usually that Jesus did all of this stuff so that if I believe in him, I will get to go to heaven with him when I die. However, that’s not what Jesus was talking about. He is ushering in a new era and we no longer have to settle for the status quo of this sin stained life. We can now be transformed and put back together to live for God’s glory. I like the sound of that so much better, I get to be apart of this new government now and proclaim this new life now and not as some kind of fire insurance for after I die.\r\nI’m ready to sign up now, how about you?","date_published":"2022-04-03T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/66e4d456-258d-4382-bccf-138581e3d4a2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4518934,"duration_in_seconds":375}]},{"id":"f02f79f6-e13b-4a39-992a-030501dc755a","title":"Episode 121: Matthew 3","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/121","content_text":"The idea that everything is coming together in Jesus is a key thing that we want to pick up on and follow the thread. We also see those little details that God is interested in, Jesus being baptized and the Spirit coming down with a voice from heaven. God is bringing everything together in Jesus and he is still working in this world today. May we open our eyes to him working. Let’s pray. ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe idea that everything is coming together in Jesus is a key thing that we want to pick up on and follow the thread. We also see those little details that God is interested in, Jesus being baptized and the Spirit coming down with a voice from heaven. God is bringing everything together in Jesus and he is still working in this world today. May we open our eyes to him working. Let’s pray. \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"The idea that everything is coming together in Jesus is a key thing that we want to pick up on and follow the thread. We also see those little details that God is interested in, Jesus being baptized and the Spirit coming down with a voice from heaven. God is bringing everything together in Jesus and he is still working in this world today. May we open our eyes to him working. Let’s pray. ","date_published":"2022-04-02T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/f02f79f6-e13b-4a39-992a-030501dc755a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":2868485,"duration_in_seconds":238}]},{"id":"ae43edd4-c871-4c99-ae30-1922965ff953","title":"Episode 120: Matthew Chapter 2","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/120","content_text":"The thing that hit me in this chapter is that God is a master of details. He is fulfilling his promises that he made to the people in the genealogy and he is making sure that even the stars announce what he is doing. This is important because there are people who notice what goes on in the stars. God did not miss a trick in announcing the birth of Jesus, and not only that, he protected Jesus from harm and got him right where he needed to be in Nazareth. Every little detail was covered and Jesus is fulfilling God’s plan. \nToday, look for God in the details of your life and you will find him fulfilling promises for you. ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe thing that hit me in this chapter is that God is a master of details. He is fulfilling his promises that he made to the people in the genealogy and he is making sure that even the stars announce what he is doing. This is important because there are people who notice what goes on in the stars. God did not miss a trick in announcing the birth of Jesus, and not only that, he protected Jesus from harm and got him right where he needed to be in Nazareth. Every little detail was covered and Jesus is fulfilling God’s plan. \u003cbr\u003e\nToday, look for God in the details of your life and you will find him fulfilling promises for you. \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"The thing that hit me in this chapter is that God is a master of details. He is fulfilling his promises that he made to the people in the genealogy and he is making sure that even the stars announce what he is doing. This is important because there are people who notice what goes on in the stars. God did not miss a trick in announcing the birth of Jesus, and not only that, he protected Jesus from harm and got him right where he needed to be in Nazareth. Every little detail was covered and Jesus is fulfilling God’s plan. \r\nToday, look for God in the details of your life and you will find him fulfilling promises for you. ","date_published":"2022-04-01T11:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/ae43edd4-c871-4c99-ae30-1922965ff953.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":3891723,"duration_in_seconds":323}]},{"id":"c3b5c048-1b01-4bb1-ba07-35763dc54c41","title":"Episode 119: Matthew Chapter 1","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/119","content_text":"We are going to change things up a little in this new season, instead of changing translations every week, we are going to stick with the Message for the whole season. I am also going to read the introduction to the book of Matthew from the Message before I read the first chapter of the book. I will do the same for the other books too. I am also going to be adding more bonus episodes, more guest readers and guest conversations about following Jesus. Thank you so much for being a part of this journey with me. We are back at Matthew chapter 1, so lets dive in…\nThere are three things that strike me in this first chapter of Matthew, first is the fulfillment of God’s promises. This is seen through the genealogy of Jesus. God made promises to these men and women that are fulfilled in Jesus. The second thing is obedience. I mean it oozes out of the genealogy with people like Abraham, Ruth and David to name a few. Then Joseph obeys God and takes Mary to be his wife. The third is that there are five women mentioned in this genealogy. As a dad of two daughters and a girl dog, I find this inclusive nature of the Gospel fascinating, that it is for everyone, even the foreigner and the prostitute. God’s kingdom is now and it is for everybody.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe are going to change things up a little in this new season, instead of changing translations every week, we are going to stick with the Message for the whole season. I am also going to read the introduction to the book of Matthew from the Message before I read the first chapter of the book. I will do the same for the other books too. I am also going to be adding more bonus episodes, more guest readers and guest conversations about following Jesus. Thank you so much for being a part of this journey with me. We are back at Matthew chapter 1, so lets dive in…\u003cbr\u003e\nThere are three things that strike me in this first chapter of Matthew, first is the fulfillment of God’s promises. This is seen through the genealogy of Jesus. God made promises to these men and women that are fulfilled in Jesus. The second thing is obedience. I mean it oozes out of the genealogy with people like Abraham, Ruth and David to name a few. Then Joseph obeys God and takes Mary to be his wife. The third is that there are five women mentioned in this genealogy. As a dad of two daughters and a girl dog, I find this inclusive nature of the Gospel fascinating, that it is for everyone, even the foreigner and the prostitute. God’s kingdom is now and it is for everybody.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"We are going to change things up a little in this new season, instead of changing translations every week, we are going to stick with the Message for the whole season. I am also going to read the introduction to the book of Matthew from the Message before I read the first chapter of the book. I will do the same for the other books too. I am also going to be adding more bonus episodes, more guest readers and guest conversations about following Jesus. Thank you so much for being a part of this journey with me. We are back at Matthew chapter 1, so lets dive in…","date_published":"2022-03-31T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/c3b5c048-1b01-4bb1-ba07-35763dc54c41.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5547275,"duration_in_seconds":461}]},{"id":"85b88ca1-5683-409a-ab9a-083fb1e9e892","title":"Episode 118: Acts Chapter 28","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/118","content_text":"I love the last 2 sentences of the book of Acts, “He explained everything about Jesus Christ. His door was always open” (Acts 28:31 The Message). I want that to be said of me. What about you?\nTomorrow begins a new season for the 2 Minute Disciple Podcast. We will start back at Matthew Chapter 1 and journey through the Gospels again to discover who Jesus is and what it looks like to follow him. See you tomorrow.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eI love the last 2 sentences of the book of Acts, “He explained everything about Jesus Christ. His door was always open” (Acts 28:31 The Message). I want that to be said of me. What about you?\u003cbr\u003e\nTomorrow begins a new season for the 2 Minute Disciple Podcast. We will start back at Matthew Chapter 1 and journey through the Gospels again to discover who Jesus is and what it looks like to follow him. See you tomorrow.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"I love the last 2 sentences of the book of Acts, “He explained everything about Jesus Christ. His door was always open” (Acts 28:31 The Message). I want that to be said of me. What about you?\r\nTomorrow begins a new season for the 2 Minute Disciple Podcast. We will start back at Matthew Chapter 1 and journey through the Gospels again to discover who Jesus is and what it looks like to follow him. See you tomorrow.","date_published":"2022-03-30T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/85b88ca1-5683-409a-ab9a-083fb1e9e892.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4566819,"duration_in_seconds":379}]},{"id":"a2ffc702-7c10-4e4e-bb9e-b5b3c1617e4d","title":"Episode 117: Acts Chapter 27","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/117","content_text":"All through Acts, we have seen God move his people to spread the message of Jesus and his new life from Jerusalem to the ends of the world. He is now taking Paul to Rome as a prisoner on a ship through a storm. Paul is assured that he will survive to get to Rome, but not without a shipwreck disaster to go through. We find that God did what he said and continued to give Paul an audience for his message.\nThis makes me think about my calling to this podcast, it kind of feels like I have been through a shipwreck to get here. However, we are almost to 2000 downloads and quit a bit of encouragement to keep going. Once we finish Acts tomorrow, we will begin again in Matthew Chapter 1 for season 2. ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAll through Acts, we have seen God move his people to spread the message of Jesus and his new life from Jerusalem to the ends of the world. He is now taking Paul to Rome as a prisoner on a ship through a storm. Paul is assured that he will survive to get to Rome, but not without a shipwreck disaster to go through. We find that God did what he said and continued to give Paul an audience for his message.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis makes me think about my calling to this podcast, it kind of feels like I have been through a shipwreck to get here. However, we are almost to 2000 downloads and quit a bit of encouragement to keep going. Once we finish Acts tomorrow, we will begin again in Matthew Chapter 1 for season 2. \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"All through Acts, we have seen God move his people to spread the message of Jesus and his new life from Jerusalem to the ends of the world. He is now taking Paul to Rome as a prisoner on a ship through a storm. Paul is assured that he will survive to get to Rome, but not without a shipwreck disaster to go through. We find that God did what he said and continued to give Paul an audience for his message.\r\nThis makes me think about my calling to this podcast, it kind of feels like I have been through a shipwreck to get here. However, we are almost to 2000 downloads and quit a bit of encouragement to keep going. Once we finish Acts tomorrow, we will begin again in Matthew Chapter 1 for season 2. \r\n","date_published":"2022-03-29T12:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/a2ffc702-7c10-4e4e-bb9e-b5b3c1617e4d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5325844,"duration_in_seconds":442}]},{"id":"6ae85e65-072b-4453-9ef3-5e115679d925","title":"Episode 116: Acts Chapter 26","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/116","content_text":"I love this chapter, because we get to hear Paul’s turnaround story again and my favorite part is the two different responses. The first response is from Festus, and it’s the \"You’re crazy\" response that many of us who follow Jesus have heard before. The second response is from King Agrippa, and it’s the \"if you keep this up, you’ll make a Christian out of me response\". This is the response that we really want to hear. What strikes me here is that Paul was ready for both responses and expected both. I think that sometimes we just want the second response but when we get the first, we give up and stop sharing. Not Paul, he kept going and I love what he said to Agrippa in verse 29 (The Message): Paul, still in chains, said, “That’s what I’m praying for, whether now or later, and not only you but everyone listening today, to become like me—except, of course, for this prison jewelry!”\nHis response is a challenge to me, because I tend to pray more selfish prayers and I need to be praying for this when I talk about the Gospel with people. What do your prayers look like? Are you willing to pray for others the way that Paul did?","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eI love this chapter, because we get to hear Paul’s turnaround story again and my favorite part is the two different responses. The first response is from Festus, and it’s the \u0026quot;You’re crazy\u0026quot; response that many of us who follow Jesus have heard before. The second response is from King Agrippa, and it’s the \u0026quot;if you keep this up, you’ll make a Christian out of me response\u0026quot;. This is the response that we really want to hear. What strikes me here is that Paul was ready for both responses and expected both. I think that sometimes we just want the second response but when we get the first, we give up and stop sharing. Not Paul, he kept going and I love what he said to Agrippa in verse 29 (The Message): Paul, still in chains, said, “That’s what I’m praying for, whether now or later, and not only you but everyone listening today, to become like me—except, of course, for this prison jewelry!”\u003cbr\u003e\nHis response is a challenge to me, because I tend to pray more selfish prayers and I need to be praying for this when I talk about the Gospel with people. What do your prayers look like? Are you willing to pray for others the way that Paul did?\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"I love this chapter, because we get to hear Paul’s turnaround story again and my favorite part is the two different responses. The first response is from Festus, and it’s the \"You’re crazy\" response that many of us who follow Jesus have heard before. The second response is from King Agrippa, and it’s the \"if you keep this up, you’ll make a Christian out of me response\". This is the response that we really want to hear. What strikes me here is that Paul was ready for both responses and expected both. I think that sometimes we just want the second response but when we get the first, we give up and stop sharing. Not Paul, he kept going and I love what he said to Agrippa in verse 29 (The Message): Paul, still in chains, said, “That’s what I’m praying for, whether now or later, and not only you but everyone listening today, to become like me—except, of course, for this prison jewelry!”\r\nHis response is a challenge to me, because I tend to pray more selfish prayers and I need to be praying for this when I talk about the Gospel with people. What do your prayers look like? Are you willing to pray for others the way that Paul did?","date_published":"2022-03-28T15:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/6ae85e65-072b-4453-9ef3-5e115679d925.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5924926,"duration_in_seconds":492}]},{"id":"ab2fa597-72ef-4d88-bce0-9caf9508b9eb","title":"Episode 115: Acts Chapter 25","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/115","content_text":"In this chapter, we find Paul appealing his case to Caesar. The Jews wanted him brought back to Jerusalem so that they could kill him and Paul knew that God wanted him to get to Rome so that he could proclaim the Gospel to Caesar and others in Rome. In the meantime, Paul gets to share the Gospel with another leader named King Agrippa. God just kept putting the audience before Paul and all that Paul had to do was speak. That got me to think about the audience that God has put before me through this podcast. My job is to stay faithful and keep reading the Gospels and Acts and sharing it with anyone who will listen. Who is your audience?\nLinks:Show Notes — Listen and follow along with the scriture.\r\n\r\nPaul appeals to Caesar\r\n\r\n25 Three days after arriving in the province, Festus went up to Jerusalem from Caesarea. 2 The chief priests and Jewish leaders presented their case against Paul. Appealing to him, 3 they asked as a favor from Festus that he summon Paul to Jerusalem. They were planning to ambush and kill him along the way. 4 But Festus responded by keeping Paul in Caesarea, since he was to return there very soon himself. 5 “Some of your leaders can come down with me,” he said. “If he’s done anything wrong, they can bring charges against him.”","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this chapter, we find Paul appealing his case to Caesar. The Jews wanted him brought back to Jerusalem so that they could kill him and Paul knew that God wanted him to get to Rome so that he could proclaim the Gospel to Caesar and others in Rome. In the meantime, Paul gets to share the Gospel with another leader named King Agrippa. God just kept putting the audience before Paul and all that Paul had to do was speak. That got me to think about the audience that God has put before me through this podcast. My job is to stay faithful and keep reading the Gospels and Acts and sharing it with anyone who will listen. Who is your audience?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/shownotesacts25\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Show Notes\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://click.fireside.fm/e/MTI4OTUy\"\u003eShow Notes\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Listen and follow along with the scriture.\r\n\r\nPaul appeals to Caesar\r\n\r\n25 Three days after arriving in the province, Festus went up to Jerusalem from Caesarea. 2 The chief priests and Jewish leaders presented their case against Paul. Appealing to him, 3 they asked as a favor from Festus that he summon Paul to Jerusalem. They were planning to ambush and kill him along the way. 4 But Festus responded by keeping Paul in Caesarea, since he was to return there very soon himself. 5 “Some of your leaders can come down with me,” he said. “If he’s done anything wrong, they can bring charges against him.”\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"In this chapter, we find Paul appealing his case to Caesar. The Jews wanted him brought back to Jerusalem so that they could kill him and Paul knew that God wanted him to get to Rome so that he could proclaim the Gospel to Caesar and others in Rome. In the meantime, Paul gets to share the Gospel with another leader named King Agrippa. God just kept putting the audience before Paul and all that Paul had to do was speak. That got me to think about the audience that God has put before me through this podcast. My job is to stay faithful and keep reading the Gospels and Acts and sharing it with anyone who will listen. Who is your audience?","date_published":"2022-03-27T08:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/ab2fa597-72ef-4d88-bce0-9caf9508b9eb.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":3776317,"duration_in_seconds":313}]},{"id":"866da3a9-1c5c-4934-9043-53bff35a2763","title":"Episode 114: Acts Chapter 24","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/114","content_text":"In this chapter, we find Paul given access to the Roman Governor, Felix. Paul is able to speak with him many times about being a Christ follower. I find it interesting that Felix was looking for a bribe from Paul but instead kept hearing more about Jesus and his way. Paul stayed in jail and kept sharing the message of Jesus. I am struck by the way that Paul continued to share the message of Jesus even when his circumstances are not good. I can’t help but think that if I was in jail like Paul, for no reason, that I would not be as positive and faithful to sharing the message. What about you?","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this chapter, we find Paul given access to the Roman Governor, Felix. Paul is able to speak with him many times about being a Christ follower. I find it interesting that Felix was looking for a bribe from Paul but instead kept hearing more about Jesus and his way. Paul stayed in jail and kept sharing the message of Jesus. I am struck by the way that Paul continued to share the message of Jesus even when his circumstances are not good. I can’t help but think that if I was in jail like Paul, for no reason, that I would not be as positive and faithful to sharing the message. What about you?\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In this chapter, we find Paul given access to the Roman Governor, Felix. Paul is able to speak with him many times about being a Christ follower. I find it interesting that Felix was looking for a bribe from Paul but instead kept hearing more about Jesus and his way. Paul stayed in jail and kept sharing the message of Jesus. I am struck by the way that Paul continued to share the message of Jesus even when his circumstances are not good. I can’t help but think that if I was in jail like Paul, for no reason, that I would not be as positive and faithful to sharing the message. What about you?","date_published":"2022-03-25T14:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/866da3a9-1c5c-4934-9043-53bff35a2763.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":3775378,"duration_in_seconds":313}]},{"id":"d5a749a1-9dba-45f5-9e30-48793fd5bac9","title":"Episode 113: Acts Chapter 23","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/113","content_text":"In this chapter, we see the brilliance of Paul and God’s guidance in moving Paul to be able to proclaim the Gospel in Rome. I was struck by verse 11, Acts 23:11 (CEB): The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Be encouraged! Just as you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so too you must testify in Rome.” This scene uplifts and encourages me to know that God was right there with Paul in his struggle and that he is right there with me in my struggles.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this chapter, we see the brilliance of Paul and God’s guidance in moving Paul to be able to proclaim the Gospel in Rome. I was struck by verse 11, Acts 23:11 (CEB): The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Be encouraged! Just as you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so too you must testify in Rome.” This scene uplifts and encourages me to know that God was right there with Paul in his struggle and that he is right there with me in my struggles.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In this chapter, we see the brilliance of Paul and God’s guidance in moving Paul to be able to proclaim the Gospel in Rome. I was struck by verse 11, Acts 23:11 (CEB): The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Be encouraged! Just as you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so too you must testify in Rome.” This scene uplifts and encourages me to know that God was right there with Paul in his struggle and that he is right there with me in my struggles.","date_published":"2022-03-24T13:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/d5a749a1-9dba-45f5-9e30-48793fd5bac9.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4206692,"duration_in_seconds":349}]},{"id":"118c71fb-011e-42e0-ad97-6771649cc334","title":"Episode 112: Acts Chapter 22","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/112","content_text":"It’s interesting to me how God chooses to partner with people to take the Gospel to those who need to hear it the most. I am struck by the way that God uses what we have been through to shape us for the job ahead. Paul is able to gain access to unique audiences because of where he had been in life. He was an up and coming Jewish leader who was climbing the ranks when Jesus stepped in and he was also born a Roman citizen which will open other doors to him for the Gospel. I know in the moment, the things we go through don’t seem to be important, but God takes those things that have formed us and uses them in partnership with us to spread the Gospel where only we can. \nToday, I want you to ponder this question, what have I been through that God can use in partnership with me to spread the Gospel?","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIt’s interesting to me how God chooses to partner with people to take the Gospel to those who need to hear it the most. I am struck by the way that God uses what we have been through to shape us for the job ahead. Paul is able to gain access to unique audiences because of where he had been in life. He was an up and coming Jewish leader who was climbing the ranks when Jesus stepped in and he was also born a Roman citizen which will open other doors to him for the Gospel. I know in the moment, the things we go through don’t seem to be important, but God takes those things that have formed us and uses them in partnership with us to spread the Gospel where only we can. \u003cbr\u003e\nToday, I want you to ponder this question, what have I been through that God can use in partnership with me to spread the Gospel?\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"It’s interesting to me how God chooses to partner with people to take the Gospel to those who need to hear it the most. I am struck by the way that God uses what we have been through to shape us for the job ahead. Paul is able to gain access to unique audiences because of where he had been in life. He was an up and coming Jewish leader who was climbing the ranks when Jesus stepped in and he was also born a Roman citizen which will open other doors to him for the Gospel. I know in the moment, the things we go through don’t seem to be important, but God takes those things that have formed us and uses them in partnership with us to spread the Gospel where only we can. \r\nToday, I want you to ponder this question, what have I been through that God can use in partnership with me to spread the Gospel?","date_published":"2022-03-23T08:30:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/118c71fb-011e-42e0-ad97-6771649cc334.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4771208,"duration_in_seconds":396}]},{"id":"25372e16-4b59-4fd2-bd19-49fa996eeda2","title":"Episode 111: Acts Chapter 21","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/111","content_text":"This chapter reminds me of Jesus’ last trip to Jerusalem and his passion story. However, this story has the pattern that we have seen of resistance to the message, but God moving the message forward. Paul is sure of his mission and twice he has to tear himself away from the tears of his friends. \nI love how this chapter ends with Paul taking advantage of an opportunity to address the crowd so he can spread the message of Jesus. I have two things that I want us to ponder today. First, how sure are we of our mission? Second, how often do we take advantage of our opportunities to share the message of Jesus?","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThis chapter reminds me of Jesus’ last trip to Jerusalem and his passion story. However, this story has the pattern that we have seen of resistance to the message, but God moving the message forward. Paul is sure of his mission and twice he has to tear himself away from the tears of his friends. \u003cbr\u003e\nI love how this chapter ends with Paul taking advantage of an opportunity to address the crowd so he can spread the message of Jesus. I have two things that I want us to ponder today. First, how sure are we of our mission? Second, how often do we take advantage of our opportunities to share the message of Jesus?\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This chapter reminds me of Jesus’ last trip to Jerusalem and his passion story. However, this story has the pattern that we have seen of resistance to the message, but God moving the message forward. Paul is sure of his mission and twice he has to tear himself away from the tears of his friends. \r\nI love how this chapter ends with Paul taking advantage of an opportunity to address the crowd so he can spread the message of Jesus. I have two things that I want us to ponder today. First, how sure are we of our mission? Second, how often do we take advantage of our opportunities to share the message of Jesus?","date_published":"2022-03-22T14:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/25372e16-4b59-4fd2-bd19-49fa996eeda2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4839891,"duration_in_seconds":402}]},{"id":"d761f975-65b6-49c0-9ea1-58495bd202cc","title":"Episode 110: Acts Chapter 20","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/110","content_text":"I love the story of Eutychus falling asleep and falling from the third story window. I can imagine his eyelids just slowly getting more and more heavy. Then he falls to his death. I love that Paul picks him up and says that he’s alive and goes back to teaching. This shows us the determination of Paul to invest in these disciples so they can spread the message. Investing in others with the Gospel message is an integral part of following Jesus. I am investing in you, and I hope that I’m not putting you to sleep, through this journey. \nKeep searching, keep growing and keep sharing what you learn with someone else.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eI love the story of Eutychus falling asleep and falling from the third story window. I can imagine his eyelids just slowly getting more and more heavy. Then he falls to his death. I love that Paul picks him up and says that he’s alive and goes back to teaching. This shows us the determination of Paul to invest in these disciples so they can spread the message. Investing in others with the Gospel message is an integral part of following Jesus. I am investing in you, and I hope that I’m not putting you to sleep, through this journey. \u003cbr\u003e\nKeep searching, keep growing and keep sharing what you learn with someone else.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"I love the story of Eutychus falling asleep and falling from the third story window. I can imagine his eyelids just slowly getting more and more heavy. Then he falls to his death. I love that Paul picks him up and says that he’s alive and goes back to teaching. This shows us the determination of Paul to invest in these disciples so they can spread the message. Investing in others with the Gospel message is an integral part of following Jesus. I am investing in you, and I hope that I’m not putting you to sleep, through this journey. \r\nKeep searching, keep growing and keep sharing what you learn with someone else.","date_published":"2022-03-21T09:30:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/d761f975-65b6-49c0-9ea1-58495bd202cc.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4571786,"duration_in_seconds":380}]},{"id":"5babd8b2-4821-4092-ad2c-458778830351","title":"Episode 109: Acts Chapter 19","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/109","content_text":"In this chapter we see the implications of the Gospel on society in Ephesus with people accepting the Gospel, the worship of Artemis is threatened. The message and power of Jesus not only changes individual lives, but society as a whole. Why is the message not having more impact in our society today?","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this chapter we see the implications of the Gospel on society in Ephesus with people accepting the Gospel, the worship of Artemis is threatened. The message and power of Jesus not only changes individual lives, but society as a whole. Why is the message not having more impact in our society today?\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In this chapter we see the implications of the Gospel on society in Ephesus with people accepting the Gospel, the worship of Artemis is threatened. The message and power of Jesus not only changes individual lives, but society as a whole. Why is the message not having more impact in our society today?","date_published":"2022-03-20T17:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/5babd8b2-4821-4092-ad2c-458778830351.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5139473,"duration_in_seconds":427}]},{"id":"2f5385ed-359c-49d8-a0f4-316f7e9b97e0","title":"Episode 108: Acts Chapter 18","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/108","content_text":"In this chapter, I noticed another pattern emerging. This pattern is one of mentorship of leaders. Paul mentors Aquila and Priscilla and they mentor Apollos and the base of leadership expands. This is the key to movement of the Gospel, one person can’t do it all, there has to be a passing on of the way of Jesus to others so that they too can spread it and lead others to follow Jesus. That made me stop and think, who am I mentoring to follow Jesus? I also want to ask you the same, who are you mentoring?","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this chapter, I noticed another pattern emerging. This pattern is one of mentorship of leaders. Paul mentors Aquila and Priscilla and they mentor Apollos and the base of leadership expands. This is the key to movement of the Gospel, one person can’t do it all, there has to be a passing on of the way of Jesus to others so that they too can spread it and lead others to follow Jesus. That made me stop and think, who am I mentoring to follow Jesus? I also want to ask you the same, who are you mentoring?\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In this chapter, I noticed another pattern emerging. This pattern is one of mentorship of leaders. Paul mentors Aquila and Priscilla and they mentor Apollos and the base of leadership expands. This is the key to movement of the Gospel, one person can’t do it all, there has to be a passing on of the way of Jesus to others so that they too can spread it and lead others to follow Jesus. That made me stop and think, who am I mentoring to follow Jesus? I also want to ask you the same, who are you mentoring?\r\n","date_published":"2022-03-18T23:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/2f5385ed-359c-49d8-a0f4-316f7e9b97e0.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":3884296,"duration_in_seconds":322}]},{"id":"c0b0d73f-d329-4ae7-b001-d905c2281301","title":"Episode 107: Acts Chapter 17","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/107","content_text":"In Acts 17, we find the familiar pattern, Paul and Silas enter a town, preach the good news of Jesus, people respond, others resist and they move on to another town. This pattern repeats three times in this chapter. What strikes me most about this pattern is that in spite of the resistance and pain that it causes, Paul and Silas keep moving and the church keeps spreading. That challenges me to keep sharing with others the good news of Jesus and keep moving with His guidance. What do you think?","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn Acts 17, we find the familiar pattern, Paul and Silas enter a town, preach the good news of Jesus, people respond, others resist and they move on to another town. This pattern repeats three times in this chapter. What strikes me most about this pattern is that in spite of the resistance and pain that it causes, Paul and Silas keep moving and the church keeps spreading. That challenges me to keep sharing with others the good news of Jesus and keep moving with His guidance. What do you think?\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In Acts 17, we find the familiar pattern, Paul and Silas enter a town, preach the good news of Jesus, people respond, others resist and they move on to another town. This pattern repeats three times in this chapter. What strikes me most about this pattern is that in spite of the resistance and pain that it causes, Paul and Silas keep moving and the church keeps spreading. That challenges me to keep sharing with others the good news of Jesus and keep moving with His guidance. What do you think?","date_published":"2022-03-18T13:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/c0b0d73f-d329-4ae7-b001-d905c2281301.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4432719,"duration_in_seconds":368}]},{"id":"5642a050-2aa3-428c-b7e3-5525a7a1987f","title":"Episode 106: Acts Chapter 16","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/106","content_text":"In the book of Acts, we have seen two ways that God has moved his people and grown the church. First, he has moved them to new fields through visions and we see that in this chapter, a vision of a man from Macedonia. This vision changes the map for Paul and Silas’ missionary journey, which takes them to Philippi. In Philippi, the circumstances bring growth to the church. Paul and Silas are in jail when they are released and the jailer is saved along with his whole household. 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These are the requirements that they passed on to new believers: Be careful to not get involved in activities connected with idols, to guard the morality of sex and marriage, to not serve food offensive to Jewish Christians—blood, for instance.’ This is basic wisdom from Moses, preached and honored for centuries now in city after city as we have met and kept the Sabbath” (Acts 15:20-21 MSG).\nThose non-Jewish believers were thrilled with the news.\nThe Christian life tends to be this big list of do’s and don’ts, but this chapter teaches us to keep it simple.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThis chapter contains the most important moment for these Jesus followers. There was a divide in their ranks over what to do with new believers who are not Jewish. There was a movement that wanted new believers to convert to Judaism before becoming a Jesus follower. The leaders of the church decided that it was not necessary to become a Jew first. These are the requirements that they passed on to new believers: Be careful to not get involved in activities connected with idols, to guard the morality of sex and marriage, to not serve food offensive to Jewish Christians—blood, for instance.’ This is basic wisdom from Moses, preached and honored for centuries now in city after city as we have met and kept the Sabbath” (Acts 15:20-21 MSG).\u003cbr\u003e\nThose non-Jewish believers were thrilled with the news.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Christian life tends to be this big list of do’s and don’ts, but this chapter teaches us to keep it simple.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This chapter contains the most important moment for these Jesus followers. There was a divide in their ranks over what to do with new believers who are not Jewish. There was a movement that wanted new believers to convert to Judaism before becoming a Jesus follower. The leaders of the church decided that it was not necessary to become a Jew first. These are the requirements that they passed on to new believers: Be careful to not get involved in activities connected with idols, to guard the morality of sex and marriage, to not serve food offensive to Jewish Christians—blood, for instance.’ This is basic wisdom from Moses, preached and honored for centuries now in city after city as we have met and kept the Sabbath” (Acts 15:20-21 MSG).\r\nThose non-Jewish believers were thrilled with the news.\r\nThe Christian life tends to be this big list of do’s and don’ts, but this chapter teaches us to keep it simple.","date_published":"2022-03-15T10:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/1c423acf-118e-45fa-bbb1-c53f7ca5f63c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4829018,"duration_in_seconds":401}]},{"id":"427b429d-64c7-4135-ae47-487b8263ff26","title":"Episode 104: Acts Chapter 14","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/104","content_text":"Paul and Barnabas were mistaken for gods when they healed a man. 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","date_published":"2022-03-12T09:45:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/a4e78f8a-b849-46b3-ab64-eddff1a83999.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":6390493,"duration_in_seconds":531}]},{"id":"11327359-4902-4bbb-abe2-b032156acb48","title":"Episode 102: Acts Chapter 12","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/102","content_text":"I love verse 5 in this chapter, \"But while Peter was in prison, the church prayed very earnestly for him.\" I love this because of two things that happened. First, Peter was released from prison by the angel and he went to where the prayer meeting was happening. When he arrived at the door, they couldn’t believe that he was really there because they were praying for him to get out of prison. I love that God answers prayer and sometimes we miss it.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eI love verse 5 in this chapter, \u0026quot;But while Peter was in prison, the church prayed very earnestly for him.\u0026quot; I love this because of two things that happened. First, Peter was released from prison by the angel and he went to where the prayer meeting was happening. When he arrived at the door, they couldn’t believe that he was really there because they were praying for him to get out of prison. I love that God answers prayer and sometimes we miss it.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"I love verse 5 in this chapter, \"But while Peter was in prison, the church prayed very earnestly for him.\" I love this because of two things that happened. First, Peter was released from prison by the angel and he went to where the prayer meeting was happening. When he arrived at the door, they couldn’t believe that he was really there because they were praying for him to get out of prison. 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We also see the way that God is uses the church to take care of one another. We see the church in action in this episode for bad and good.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"It's funny how the church today is not that different from the first church. We see the church not wanting to break barriers, but God moving them to break barriers. We also see the way that God is uses the church to take care of one another. We see the church in action in this episode for bad and good.","date_published":"2022-03-10T09:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/5da8a05d-ff37-4e8c-b4ef-e44c5884bfad.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":3919352,"duration_in_seconds":325}]},{"id":"0bff5718-f6db-4f8b-9ab8-e1b6f493147a","title":"Episode 100: Acts Chapter 10","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/100","content_text":"100 Episodes! We are still on our journey through the Gospels. Thank you for showing up with me and reading the Gospels together.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003e100 Episodes! We are still on our journey through the Gospels. Thank you for showing up with me and reading the Gospels together.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"100 Episodes! We are still on our journey through the Gospels. Thank you for showing up with me and reading the Gospels together.","date_published":"2022-03-09T09:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/0bff5718-f6db-4f8b-9ab8-e1b6f493147a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4641762,"duration_in_seconds":385}]},{"id":"8ef30a40-b6a6-46d3-98ef-721c2943ce68","title":"Episode 99: Acts Chapter 9","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/99","content_text":"Saul goes from #1 enemy of Christ and his Church to the #1 preacher of the Gospel. Check out the transformation in today's episode.\nWe are reading from the New Living Translation this week.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eSaul goes from #1 enemy of Christ and his Church to the #1 preacher of the Gospel. Check out the transformation in today\u0026#39;s episode.\u003cbr\u003e\nWe are reading from the New Living Translation this week.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Saul goes from #1 enemy of Christ and his Church to the #1 preacher of the Gospel. Check out the transformation in today's episode.","date_published":"2022-03-08T20:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/8ef30a40-b6a6-46d3-98ef-721c2943ce68.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5197199,"duration_in_seconds":432}]},{"id":"0e077af7-a938-4b31-9934-82873386637b","title":"Episode 98: Acts Chapter 8","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/98","content_text":"God moved the church out of it's comfort zone and into the zone that he wanted them. Is he doing that today?","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eGod moved the church out of it\u0026#39;s comfort zone and into the zone that he wanted them. Is he doing that today?\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"God moved the church out of it's comfort zone and into the zone that he wanted them. 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More about this story in today's episode.","date_published":"2022-03-06T21:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/49c984f9-9aac-4552-ae35-e82049b7cd99.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":6288766,"duration_in_seconds":523}]},{"id":"0d373973-70c1-4e18-9c2e-1be6b13fedac","title":"Episode 96: Acts Chapter 6","url":"https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/96","content_text":"Think stirring up trouble on twitter is a new thing? Check out this chapter.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThink stirring up trouble on twitter is a new thing? Check out this chapter.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Think stirring up trouble on twitter is a new thing? 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