Displaying items 1-10 of 36 in total of 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast with the tag "contemplative prayer".
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Episode 310: When You Pray, Go to Your Room — The Intimacy of Private Prayer | Matthew 6:5–8
Episode | April 13th, 2026 | Season 5 | 7 mins 54 secs
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This episode of 2 Minute Disciple explores Matthew 6:5–8, where Jesus calls His followers away from public, performative prayer and into the quiet intimacy of private conversation with God. Host Nick Oyler guides listeners through the contemplative devotional rhythm of slowing down, reading, meditating, and responding in prayer. The episode unpacks why prayer isn’t about impressing others or repeating the right words — it’s about relationship, honesty, and being known by a Father who already knows what you need. The daily habit invites listeners to find one quiet moment to pray privately with the door closed.
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Episode 309: Giving in Secret — The Quiet Joy of Living for an Audience of One | Matthew 6:1–4
Episode | April 12th, 2026 | Season 5 | 7 mins 24 secs
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This episode of 2 Minute Disciple explores Matthew 6:1–4, where Jesus warns against performing acts of generosity for public approval and calls His followers to the freedom of secret giving. Nick guides listeners through the contemplative devotional rhythm of slowing down, reading, meditating, and responding in prayer. The episode unpacks Jesus’ diagnosis of a heart condition — doing good in order to be seen — and invites listeners into the quiet joy of living for an audience of One. The daily habit challenges listeners to perform one completely anonymous act of kindness.
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Episode 308: The Impossible Standard: Love Your Enemies — God’s Radical Love | Matthew 5:43–48
Episode | April 11th, 2026 | Season 5 | 7 mins 50 secs
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This episode of 2 Minute Disciple explores Matthew 5:43–48, where Jesus delivers what may be His most challenging command in the Sermon on the Mount: love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. Host Nick Oyler guides listeners through the contemplative devotional rhythm of slowing down, reading, meditating, and responding in prayer. The episode unpacks what Jesus means by “be perfect as your Father is perfect” — not flawlessness, but wholeness and undivided love. The daily habit challenges listeners to pray specifically and genuinely for someone they find difficult to love.
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Episode 307: The Radical Way of Non-Retaliation — Inner Freedom & the Teachings of Jesus | Matthew 5:38–42
Episode | April 10th, 2026 | Season 5 | 7 mins 51 secs
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This episode of 2 Minute Disciple explores Matthew 5:38–42, where Jesus radically reframes the “eye for an eye” principle and calls His followers to a life of non-retaliation rooted in strength, not weakness. Nick guides listeners through the contemplative devotional rhythm of slowing down, reading, meditating, and responding in prayer. The episode challenges listeners to ask: is there a situation in my life where I’m being called to respond with generosity rather than retaliation? The daily habit encourages one unexpected act of kindness toward someone who has wronged you — as an act of trust and worship.
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Episode 306: Let Your Yes Mean Yes — Integrity, Honesty & the Words of Jesus | Matthew 5:33–37
Episode | April 9th, 2026 | Season 5 | 8 mins 58 secs
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This episode of 2 Minute Disciple explores Matthew 5:33–37, where Jesus addresses oath-taking and calls His followers to a life of consistent, trustworthy honesty. Guest host Payton Dellevoet guides listeners through a slow, contemplative devotional rhythm — slowing down, reading, meditating, and responding in prayer. The episode challenges listeners to ask: are my words building trust or managing impressions? The daily habit encourages keeping one promise you’ve been putting off as an act of faithfulness and worship.
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Episode 300: Luke 6:24–26 — Warnings for the Comfortable (Daily Devotional Podcast)
Episode | April 3rd, 2026 | Season 5 | 6 mins 25 secs
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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.
Host 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. -
Episode 299: Luke 6:22–23 — When Following Costs You (Daily Devotional Podcast)
Episode | April 2nd, 2026 | Season 5 | 6 mins 44 secs
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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.
Host 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. -
Episode 298: Luke 6:20–21 — Blessed in Your Need (Daily Devotional Podcast)
Episode | April 1st, 2026 | Season 5 | 7 mins 1 sec
2 minute disciple, beatitudes, christian devotional, contemplative prayer, gratitude, hunger, kingdom of god, luke 6, nlt, poverty, weeping
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.
Host 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. -
Episode 297: Matthew 5:11–12 — Joy in the Opposition (Daily Devotional Podcast
Episode | March 31st, 2026 | Season 5 | 6 mins 9 secs
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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.
Host 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. -
Episode 296: Matthew 5:9–10 — Peacemakers and the Persecuted (Daily Devotional Podcast)
Episode | March 30th, 2026 | Season 5 | 6 mins 33 secs
2 minute disciple, beatitudes, christian devotional, contemplative prayer, kindness, matthew 5, nlt, peacemakers, persecution, righteousness
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.
Host 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.