Displaying items 51-56 of 56 in total of 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast with the tag "contemplative prayer".
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Episode 275: John 5:16–18 — A Different Kind of Work
Episode | March 9th, 2026 | Season 5 | 6 mins 34 secs
2 minute disciple, christian devotional, conflict, contemplative prayer, deity of christ, god’s work, john 5, nlt, sabbath, trust
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.”
Listeners 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. -
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
2 minute disciple, bridegroom, christian devotional, contemplative prayer, fasting, holy spirit, mark 2, new wine, nlt, spiritual renewal, wineskins
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.