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Episode 274: John 5:13–15 — Found and Warned in Love

Episode  |  March 8th, 2026  |  Season 5  |  6 mins 16 secs

2 minute disciple, christian devotional, contemplative prayer, grace, healing, holiness, jesus’ warning, john 5, nlt, repentance

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.”
Listeners 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.

Episode 273: John 5:10–12 — When Obedience Offends (Daily Devotional Podcast)

Episode  |  March 7th, 2026  |  Season 5  |  6 mins 41 secs

2 minute disciple, christian devotional, contemplative prayer, grace, healing, john 5, nlt, obedience, religious leaders, sabbath

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.
Listeners 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.

Episode 272: John 5:7–9 — Get Up, Pick Up, Walk (Daily Devotional Podcast)

Episode  |  March 6th, 2026  |  Season 5  |  6 mins 31 secs

2 minute disciple, bethesda, christian devotional, contemplative prayer, healing, jesus’ command, john 5, nlt, obedience, spiritual growth, “i can’t”

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!”
You’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.

Episode 271: John 5:1–6 — Do You Want to Be Well? (Daily Devotional Podcast)

Episode  |  March 5th, 2026  |  Season 5  |  6 mins 50 secs

2 minute disciple, bethesda, christian devotional, contemplative prayer, desire, healing, jesus’ question, john 5, nlt, spiritual healing, suffering

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?”
You’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.

Episode 270: Mark 2:18–22 — New Wine, New Hearts (Daily Devotional Podcast)

Episode  |  March 4th, 2026  |  Season 5  |  6 mins 54 secs

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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.
You’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.

Episode 269: Mark 2:13–17 — Called in the Middle of Life (Daily Devotional Podcast)

Episode  |  March 3rd, 2026  |  Season 5  |  7 mins 18 secs

2 minute disciple, calling, christian devotional, discipleship, hospitality, jesus and sinners, levi, mark 2, matthew, nlt, open table, spiritual formation, tax collector

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.
We 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.

Episode 268: Luke 5:17–26 — Faith That Breaks Through (Daily Devotional Podcast)

Episode  |  March 2nd, 2026  |  Season 5  |  8 mins 12 secs

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luke 5

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.
We 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.

Episode 201: Episode 1 — Luke 1:1–4 — Certainty in Jesus

Episode  |  January 1st, 2026  |  Season 5  |  7 mins 35 secs

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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.

In 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.

Episode 195: An Apprenticeship to Jesus: Gospel of Mark Study Week 4

Episode  |  November 9th, 2025  |  Season 4  |  7 mins 48 secs

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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.
Whether you’re new to Bible study or a seasoned disciple, this chapter offers deep insights into faith, perseverance, and spiritual growth.