app02 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:30:17 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Faith Journey for Spiritual Growth - Episodes Tagged with “Active Faith” https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/tags/active%20faith Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500 Slow down. Meet Jesus. Let His Teaching shape your day. 2 Minute Disciple offers a daily journey of faith, bringing Jesus’ teachings and spiritual growth into your busy life. In just over two minutes, connect with Scripture and nurture your faith journey through short, guided devotions perfect for Christ followers seeking daily inspiration and Jesus life lessons. Each episode follows a simple rhythm inspired by Lectio Divina: Slow Down — breathe and create space for God’s presence. Read — hear the passage clearly. Notice — listen for the word or phrase that stands out. Reread — soak in the Scripture again. Meditate — reflect on the meaning. Respond — pray from the heart. Exercise — take a small, intentional step to live out the truth. Whether you’re commuting, walking, or enjoying your morning coffee, 2 Minute Disciple helps you connect with Jesus in your faith journey, grow spiritually, and carry God’s Word into your day. 📖 Daily Bible Reading | 🎧 Short Christian Podcast | ✝️ Faith Journey | 🙏 Spiritual Growth Listen now and make space for 2 minutes with Jesus every day. en-us episodic Slow down. Meet Jesus. Let His Teaching shape your day. Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide & Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” Slow down. Meet Jesus. Let His Teaching shape your day. 2 Minute Disciple offers a daily journey of faith, bringing Jesus’ teachings and spiritual growth into your busy life. In just over two minutes, connect with Scripture and nurture your faith journey through short, guided devotions perfect for Christ followers seeking daily inspiration and Jesus life lessons. Each episode follows a simple rhythm inspired by Lectio Divina: Slow Down — breathe and create space for God’s presence. Read — hear the passage clearly. Notice — listen for the word or phrase that stands out. Reread — soak in the Scripture again. Meditate — reflect on the meaning. Respond — pray from the heart. Exercise — take a small, intentional step to live out the truth. Whether you’re commuting, walking, or enjoying your morning coffee, 2 Minute Disciple helps you connect with Jesus in your faith journey, grow spiritually, and carry God’s Word into your day. 📖 Daily Bible Reading | 🎧 Short Christian Podcast | ✝️ Faith Journey | 🙏 Spiritual Growth Listen now and make space for 2 minutes with Jesus every day. no Faith Journey, Jesus Teachings, Jesus Life Lessons, Daily Bible devotional podcast, Short Christian podcast, Lectio Divina, Christian meditation, Spiritual growth, Bible study podcast, Daily Scripture reading, Christian encouragement, Morning devotional, Daily Faith journey, Christ Follower Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide & Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” oylernick@icloud.com Episode 460: Increase Our Faith: Faith Grows Through Use | 2 Minute Disciple Ep. 256 https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/460 8da8564a-f9e3-4693-bf9c-aa359c3ac20e Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500 Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide & Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” 460 Increase Our Faith: Faith Grows Through Use | 2 Minute Disciple Ep. 256 full 5 Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide & Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” In Episode 256 of the 2 Minute Disciple, we explore Luke 17:5-6 and Jesus's teaching on faith that acts. This episode reveals that the apostles' request for increased faith misses the point—they don't need stronger faith; they need to use the faith they already have. Through the image of mustard seed faith moving mountains, we discover that faith grows through exercise, not through passive reception. Just like muscles build strength through use, faith builds strength through obedience. Through guided meditation and a practical daily habit of courageous obedience, learn how to exercise your faith muscle and move the mountains in your life. Join us as we explore what it means to act on faith even when you don't feel ready. 7:31 no <p>Explore the power of active faith in this contemplative Christian devotional based on Luke 17:5-6. Discover why faith grows through obedience, not passive waiting. In Episode 256 of the 2 Minute Disciple podcast, Jesus reveals that even mustard seed faith—faith as small as a grain—can move mountains when it's exercised. Learn why waiting to feel more confident before obeying is the wrong approach, and how to build your faith muscle through courageous action. This guided meditation and daily spiritual practice will challenge you to stop waiting and start acting. 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In Episode 256 of the 2 Minute Disciple podcast, Jesus reveals that even mustard seed faith—faith as small as a grain—can move mountains when it's exercised. Learn why waiting to feel more confident before obeying is the wrong approach, and how to build your faith muscle through courageous action. This guided meditation and daily spiritual practice will challenge you to stop waiting and start acting. Perfect for anyone ready to exercise their faith and watch what becomes possible.

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]]> Episode 327: The Kingdom and the Violent — Pressing Into the Kingdom of God | Matthew 11:11–15 https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/327 71e09a25-44d1-4d91-8f1f-ad2c86b1db49 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0500 Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide & Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” 327 The Kingdom and the Violent — Pressing Into the Kingdom of God | Matthew 11:11–15 full 5 Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide & Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” This episode of 2 Minute Disciple explores Matthew 11:11–15, where Jesus declares John the Baptist the greatest born of woman — and yet announces that the least in the Kingdom of Heaven surpasses him. Host Nick Oyler guides listeners through the contemplative devotional rhythm of slowing down, reading, meditating, and responding in prayer. The episode unpacks what it means that the kingdom advances forcefully and requires those who press in with hunger and intentionality — not passive drifters but active pursuers. The daily habit invites listeners to choose one concrete step this week to pursue the Kingdom of God more actively. 8:50 no <p>In Episode 120 of 2 Minute Disciple Season 5, host Nick Oyler leads a contemplative devotional through Matthew 11:11–15 — Jesus’ breathtaking declaration about John the Baptist and the forceful advance of the Kingdom of Heaven. The least person in the Kingdom of God is greater than the greatest prophet of the old era. That includes you, right now, in this moment. <br> 🎯Through guided breathing, Scripture meditation, and a practical habit of intentional kingdom pursuit, this episode challenges you to examine whether you are actively pressing into the Kingdom of God — or drifting in a passive faith that waits for the kingdom to come to you.<br> 📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day120matthew111115thekingdomandtheviolent" rel="nofollow noopener">Follow Along</a><br> ⭐️<a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership" rel="nofollow noopener">VIP</a> </p> 2 Minute Disciple, Matthew 11:11-15, kingdom of heaven forcefully advancing, pressing into the kingdom, John the Baptist greatest, violent take it by force, active faith, Nick Oyler, contemplative Christian podcast, daily devotional podcast, passive vs active faith, kingdom of God, pursuing God intentionally, Elijah and John the Baptist, walking with Jesus, daily Bible meditation, Christian discipleship, spiritual formation, kingdom pursuit In Episode 120 of 2 Minute Disciple Season 5, host Nick Oyler leads a contemplative devotional through Matthew 11:11–15 — Jesus’ breathtaking declaration about John the Baptist and the forceful advance of the Kingdom of Heaven. The least person in the Kingdom of God is greater than the greatest prophet of the old era. That includes you, right now, in this moment.
🎯Through guided breathing, Scripture meditation, and a practical habit of intentional kingdom pursuit, this episode challenges you to examine whether you are actively pressing into the Kingdom of God — or drifting in a passive faith that waits for the kingdom to come to you.
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🎯Through guided breathing, Scripture meditation, and a practical habit of intentional kingdom pursuit, this episode challenges you to examine whether you are actively pressing into the Kingdom of God — or drifting in a passive faith that waits for the kingdom to come to you.
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