Displaying items 1-10 of 23 in total of 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast with the tag "christian devotional".
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Episode 294: Matthew 5:5–6 — Gentle and Hungry (Daily Devotional Podcast)
Episode | March 28th, 2026 | Season 5 | 6 mins 32 secs
2 minute disciple, beatitudes, christian devotional, contemplative prayer, faith sharing, humility, hunger for righteousness, justice, matthew 5, meekness, nlt
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.
Host 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. -
Episode 293: Matthew 5:3–4 — Blessed in Poverty and Grief (Daily Devotional Podcast)
Episode | March 27th, 2026 | Season 5 | 6 mins 9 secs
2 minute disciple, beatitudes, christian devotional, comfort, contemplative prayer, kingdom of heaven, matthew 5, mourning, nlt, poor in spirit, spiritual awareness
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.
Guest 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. -
Episode 292: Matthew 5:1–2; Luke 6:17–19 — Power and Presence (Daily Devotional Podcast)
Episode | March 26th, 2026 | Season 5 | 6 mins 46 secs
2 minute disciple, christian devotional, contemplative prayer, crowds, disciples, healing, luke 6, matthew 5, nlt, serving others, teaching
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.
Host 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. -
Episode 291: Luke 6:12–16 — Chosen After Prayer (Daily Devotional Podcast)
Episode | March 25th, 2026 | Season 5 | 6 mins 19 secs
2 minute disciple, apostles, christian devotional, contemplative prayer, decision-making, guidance, luke 6, nlt, prayer, worship
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.
Guest 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. -
Episode 290: Mark 3:13–19 — Called to Be With Him (Daily Devotional Podcast)
Episode | March 24th, 2026 | Season 5 | 7 mins 41 secs
2 minute disciple, apostles, calling, christian devotional, contemplative prayer, discipleship, mark 3, nlt, presence, scripture memory
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.
Host 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. -
Episode 289: Matthew 12:15–21 — The Gentle Servant (Daily Devotional Podcast)
Episode | March 23rd, 2026 | Season 5 | 7 mins 13 secs
2 minute disciple, christian devotional, contemplative prayer, gentleness, hope, isaiah, justice, kindness, matthew 12, nlt, servant
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.
Host 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. -
Episode 288: Mark 3:7–12 — Crowds and Demons (Daily Devotional Podcast)
Episode | March 22nd, 2026 | Season 5 | 7 mins 38 secs
2 minute disciple, authority, christian devotional, contemplative prayer, crowds, demons, healing, mark 3, nlt, spiritual warfare
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.
Today, we reflect on His steady presence amid the noise and demands of our lives. -
Episode 281: John 5:41–47 — The Praise We Seek (Daily Devotional Podcast)
Episode | March 15th, 2026 | Season 5 | 7 mins 14 secs
2 minute disciple, approval, christian devotional, contemplative prayer, fear of man, honor, john 5, moses, nlt, unbelief
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.
Host 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. -
Episode 280: John 5:39–40 — Coming to Jesus (Daily Devotional Podcast)
Episode | March 14th, 2026 | Season 5 | 5 mins 46 secs
2 minute disciple, bible study, christian devotional, contemplative prayer, eternal life, jesus, john 5, nlt, relationship with christ, scripture
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.
Host 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. -
Episode 279: John 5:31–38 — Testimony About Jesus (Daily Devotional Podcast)
Episode | March 13th, 2026 | Season 5 | 7 mins 19 secs
2 minute disciple, christian devotional, contemplative prayer, faith, father’s witness, john 5, john the baptist, miracles, nlt, testimony
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.
Host 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.