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    <description>Slow down. Meet Jesus. Let His Word shape your day.
2 Minute Disciple is a short, daily Christian devotional podcast that guides you through Scripture in just over two minutes — perfect for busy schedules, morning routines, or quiet moments with God.
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, grow spiritually, and carry God’s Word into your day.
📖 Daily Bible Reading | 🎧 Short Christian Podcast | ✝️ Lectio Divina | 🙏 Spiritual Growth
Listen now and make space for 2 minutes with Jesus every day.
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    <itunes:subtitle>Slow down. Meet Jesus. Let His Word shape your day.</itunes:subtitle>
    <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
    <itunes:summary>Slow down. Meet Jesus. Let His Word shape your day.
2 Minute Disciple is a short, daily Christian devotional podcast that guides you through Scripture in just over two minutes — perfect for busy schedules, morning routines, or quiet moments with God.
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, grow spiritually, and carry God’s Word into your day.
📖 Daily Bible Reading | 🎧 Short Christian Podcast | ✝️ Lectio Divina | 🙏 Spiritual Growth
Listen now and make space for 2 minutes with Jesus every day.
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  <title>Episode 314: The Eye, the Heart, and Two Masters — You Cannot Serve God and Money | Matthew 6:22–24</title>
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  <itunes:episode>314</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>The Eye, the Heart, and Two Masters — You Cannot Serve God and Money | Matthew 6:22–24</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>This episode of 2 Minute Disciple explores Matthew 6:22–24, where Jesus uses the image of the eye as a lamp and the stark declaration that no one can serve two masters. Host Nick Oyler guides listeners through the contemplative devotional rhythm of slowing down, reading, meditating, and responding in prayer. The episode unpacks how money, comfort, and status have the capacity to quietly enslave us — shaping our fears, decisions, and identity if we let them. The daily habit challenges listeners to identify one thing that has too much power over them and take one small step today to loosen its grip.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>9:02</itunes:duration>
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  <description>In this episode of 2 Minute Disciple, host Nick Oyler leads a contemplative devotional through Matthew 6:22–24 — Jesus’ honest and penetrating look at what happens when our focus becomes divided and our hearts try to serve more than one master. What you fix your gaze on determines what fills you. And you cannot sustainably live with a divided heart. 
🎯Through guided breathing, Scripture meditation, and a practical habit of simplicity, this episode invites you to honestly examine what is quietly functioning as your master — shaping your decisions, your anxieties, and your sense of security — and take one courageous step toward reorienting your gaze back to God.
📖Follow Along (https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day107matthew62224theeyetheheartandtwomasters)
🎁VIP (https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership) 
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🎯Through guided breathing, Scripture meditation, and a practical habit of simplicity, this episode invites you to honestly examine what is quietly functioning as your master — shaping your decisions, your anxieties, and your sense of security — and take one courageous step toward reorienting your gaze back to God.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day107matthew62224theeyetheheartandtwomasters" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a><br>
🎁<a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership" rel="nofollow">VIP</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of 2 Minute Disciple, host Nick Oyler leads a contemplative devotional through Matthew 6:22–24 — Jesus’ honest and penetrating look at what happens when our focus becomes divided and our hearts try to serve more than one master. What you fix your gaze on determines what fills you. And you cannot sustainably live with a divided heart. <br>
🎯Through guided breathing, Scripture meditation, and a practical habit of simplicity, this episode invites you to honestly examine what is quietly functioning as your master — shaping your decisions, your anxieties, and your sense of security — and take one courageous step toward reorienting your gaze back to God.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day107matthew62224theeyetheheartandtwomasters" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a><br>
🎁<a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership" rel="nofollow">VIP</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 313: Where Is Your Treasure? — Investing in What Truly Lasts | Matthew 6:19–21</title>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
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  <itunes:episode>313</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Where Is Your Treasure? — Investing in What Truly Lasts | Matthew 6:19–21</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>This episode of 2 Minute Disciple explores Matthew 6:19–21, where Jesus calls His followers to stop storing up earthly treasures and start investing in what lasts eternally. Host Nick Oyler guides listeners through the contemplative devotional rhythm of slowing down, reading, meditating, and responding in prayer. The episode unpacks Jesus’ diagnostic question about the heart — because wherever your treasure is, your heart will follow. The daily habit challenges listeners to give something away intentionally and prayerfully, as a tangible act of treasure-shifting and an expression of faith in what truly lasts.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>8:22</itunes:duration>
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  <description>In this episode of 2 Minute Disciple, host Nick Oyler leads a contemplative devotional through Matthew 6:19–21 — Jesus’ piercing question about where your heart has truly settled. Moths, rust, and thieves: everything here is temporary. No matter how carefully you protect or accumulate it, the things of this world were never meant to be your foundation. 
🎯Through guided breathing, Scripture meditation, and a practical habit of intentional generosity, this episode invites you to honestly examine what you are building your life around — and begin, one choice at a time, to invest more deeply in what will still matter when everything else has faded.
📖Follow Along (https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day106matthew61921whereisyourtreasure)
🎁VIP (https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership) 
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  <itunes:keywords>This episode of 2 Minute Disciple explores Matthew 6:19–21, where Jesus calls His followers to stop storing up earthly treasures and start investing in what lasts eternally. Host Nick guides listeners through the contemplative devotional rhythm of slowing down, reading, meditating, and responding in prayer. The episode unpacks Jesus’ diagnostic question about the heart — because wherever your treasure is, your heart will follow. The daily habit challenges listeners to give something away intentionally and prayerfully, as a tangible act of treasure-shifting and an expression of faith in what truly lasts.</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of 2 Minute Disciple, host Nick Oyler leads a contemplative devotional through Matthew 6:19–21 — Jesus’ piercing question about where your heart has truly settled. Moths, rust, and thieves: everything here is temporary. No matter how carefully you protect or accumulate it, the things of this world were never meant to be your foundation. <br>
🎯Through guided breathing, Scripture meditation, and a practical habit of intentional generosity, this episode invites you to honestly examine what you are building your life around — and begin, one choice at a time, to invest more deeply in what will still matter when everything else has faded.<br>
📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day106matthew61921whereisyourtreasure" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a><br>
🎁<a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership" rel="nofollow">VIP</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of 2 Minute Disciple, host Nick Oyler leads a contemplative devotional through Matthew 6:19–21 — Jesus’ piercing question about where your heart has truly settled. Moths, rust, and thieves: everything here is temporary. No matter how carefully you protect or accumulate it, the things of this world were never meant to be your foundation. <br>
🎯Through guided breathing, Scripture meditation, and a practical habit of intentional generosity, this episode invites you to honestly examine what you are building your life around — and begin, one choice at a time, to invest more deeply in what will still matter when everything else has faded.<br>
📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day106matthew61921whereisyourtreasure" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a><br>
🎁<a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership" rel="nofollow">VIP</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 312: Forgiveness and Fasting — The Hidden Life God Treasures | Matthew 6:14–18</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
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  <itunes:episode>312</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Forgiveness and Fasting — The Hidden Life God Treasures | Matthew 6:14–18</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>This episode of 2 Minute Disciple explores Matthew 6:14–18, where Jesus connects forgiveness and fasting as twin expressions of genuine, hidden devotion. Host Nick Oyler guides listeners through the contemplative devotional rhythm of slowing down, reading, meditating, and responding in prayer. The episode unpacks how an unforgiving heart is a closed fist that cannot receive God’s grace, and how spiritual disciplines like fasting lose their power when performed for public approval. The daily habit invites listeners to write down the name of someone they need to forgive and spend two minutes praying over that name.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>7:48</itunes:duration>
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  <description>In this episode of 2 Minute Disciple, host Nick Oyler leads a contemplative devotional through Matthew 6:14–18 — Jesus’ striking teachings on forgiveness and fasting and what they reveal about the hidden life. Both practices share a common thread: they are meant to be genuine, inward, and unperformed. 
🎯Through guided breathing, Scripture meditation, and a practical habit of written prayer, this episode invites you to examine whether an unforgiving heart may be blocking what God is offering you — and challenges you to live the kind of hidden, authentic devotion that your Father sees and truly treasures.
📖Follow Along (https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day105matthew61418forgivenessandfastingthehiddenlife)
🎁VIP (https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership) 
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    <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of 2 Minute Disciple, host Nick Oyler leads a contemplative devotional through Matthew 6:14–18 — Jesus’ striking teachings on forgiveness and fasting and what they reveal about the hidden life. Both practices share a common thread: they are meant to be genuine, inward, and unperformed. <br>
🎯Through guided breathing, Scripture meditation, and a practical habit of written prayer, this episode invites you to examine whether an unforgiving heart may be blocking what God is offering you — and challenges you to live the kind of hidden, authentic devotion that your Father sees and truly treasures.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day105matthew61418forgivenessandfastingthehiddenlife" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a><br>
🎁<a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership" rel="nofollow">VIP</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of 2 Minute Disciple, host Nick Oyler leads a contemplative devotional through Matthew 6:14–18 — Jesus’ striking teachings on forgiveness and fasting and what they reveal about the hidden life. Both practices share a common thread: they are meant to be genuine, inward, and unperformed. <br>
🎯Through guided breathing, Scripture meditation, and a practical habit of written prayer, this episode invites you to examine whether an unforgiving heart may be blocking what God is offering you — and challenges you to live the kind of hidden, authentic devotion that your Father sees and truly treasures.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day105matthew61418forgivenessandfastingthehiddenlife" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a><br>
🎁<a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership" rel="nofollow">VIP</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 311: The Lord’s Prayer — How Jesus Taught Us to Pray | Matthew 6:9–13</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
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  <itunes:episode>311</itunes:episode>
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  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>This episode of 2 Minute Disciple explores Matthew 6:9–13, where Jesus gives His disciples the Lord’s Prayer as a template for approaching God. Host Nick Oyler guides listeners through the contemplative devotional rhythm of slowing down, reading, meditating, and responding in prayer. The episode unpacks each phrase of the Lord’s Prayer — from “Our Father” to “rescue us from the evil one” — revealing a shape of prayer that orients us toward God’s holiness and kingdom before bringing our own needs. The daily habit invites listeners to pray through each line slowly, making every phrase their own personal conversation with God.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>7:00</itunes:duration>
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  <description>In this episode of 2 Minute Disciple, host Nick Oyler leads a contemplative devotional through Matthew 6:9–13 — the Lord’s Prayer. When the disciples asked Jesus to teach them to pray, He didn’t give them a theology lecture. He gave them a prayer. Every line worth a lifetime of reflection. 
🎯Through guided breathing, Scripture meditation, and a practical habit of praying line by line, this episode invites you to rediscover this ancient prayer not as a recitation to rush through, but as a living template that starts with worship, moves through surrender, and arrives at honest need — reshaping your heart every time you pray it.
📖Follow Along (https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day104matthew6913thelordsprayerhowjesustaughtustopray)
🎁VIP (https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership)
🙏The Lord's Prayer Exercise (https://drive.google.com/file/d/17royyxFnlfEfcOxwP1bvOfq2U99dPN-D/view?usp=share_link)
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    <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of 2 Minute Disciple, host Nick Oyler leads a contemplative devotional through Matthew 6:9–13 — the Lord’s Prayer. When the disciples asked Jesus to teach them to pray, He didn’t give them a theology lecture. He gave them a prayer. Every line worth a lifetime of reflection. <br>
🎯Through guided breathing, Scripture meditation, and a practical habit of praying line by line, this episode invites you to rediscover this ancient prayer not as a recitation to rush through, but as a living template that starts with worship, moves through surrender, and arrives at honest need — reshaping your heart every time you pray it.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day104matthew6913thelordsprayerhowjesustaughtustopray" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a><br>
🎁<a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership" rel="nofollow">VIP</a><br>
🙏<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/17royyxFnlfEfcOxwP1bvOfq2U99dPN-D/view?usp=share_link" rel="nofollow">The Lord&#39;s Prayer Exercise</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of 2 Minute Disciple, host Nick Oyler leads a contemplative devotional through Matthew 6:9–13 — the Lord’s Prayer. When the disciples asked Jesus to teach them to pray, He didn’t give them a theology lecture. He gave them a prayer. Every line worth a lifetime of reflection. <br>
🎯Through guided breathing, Scripture meditation, and a practical habit of praying line by line, this episode invites you to rediscover this ancient prayer not as a recitation to rush through, but as a living template that starts with worship, moves through surrender, and arrives at honest need — reshaping your heart every time you pray it.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day104matthew6913thelordsprayerhowjesustaughtustopray" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a><br>
🎁<a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership" rel="nofollow">VIP</a><br>
🙏<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/17royyxFnlfEfcOxwP1bvOfq2U99dPN-D/view?usp=share_link" rel="nofollow">The Lord&#39;s Prayer Exercise</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 310: When You Pray, Go to Your Room — The Intimacy of Private Prayer | Matthew 6:5–8</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
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  <itunes:episode>310</itunes:episode>
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  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>7:54</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>In this episode of 2 Minute Disciple, host Nick Oyler leads a contemplative devotional through Matthew 6:5–8 — Jesus’ intimate invitation to trade performative prayer for genuine conversation with your Father. Go to your room. Shut the door. It’s just you and Him. 
🎯Through guided breathing, Scripture meditation, and a practical habit of private prayer, this episode challenges you to examine whether your prayer life has become more about routine or performance than real relationship — and invites you back to the simple, unguarded place where intimacy with God actually lives.
📖Follow Along (https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day103matthew658whenyoupraygotoyourroom)
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</description>
  <itunes:keywords>2 Minute Disciple, Matthew 6:5-8, private prayer, when you pray go to your room, prayer and intimacy with God, Sermon on the Mount devotional, performative prayer, honest prayer, contemplative Christian podcast, daily devotional podcast, Christian prayer habits, relationship with God, prayer for beginners, Jesus and prayer, walking with Jesus, daily Bible meditation, Christian discipleship, spiritual formation, quiet time with God, prayer without pretense</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of 2 Minute Disciple, host Nick Oyler leads a contemplative devotional through Matthew 6:5–8 — Jesus’ intimate invitation to trade performative prayer for genuine conversation with your Father. Go to your room. Shut the door. It’s just you and Him. <br>
🎯Through guided breathing, Scripture meditation, and a practical habit of private prayer, this episode challenges you to examine whether your prayer life has become more about routine or performance than real relationship — and invites you back to the simple, unguarded place where intimacy with God actually lives.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day103matthew658whenyoupraygotoyourroom" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a><br>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of 2 Minute Disciple, host Nick Oyler leads a contemplative devotional through Matthew 6:5–8 — Jesus’ intimate invitation to trade performative prayer for genuine conversation with your Father. Go to your room. Shut the door. It’s just you and Him. <br>
🎯Through guided breathing, Scripture meditation, and a practical habit of private prayer, this episode challenges you to examine whether your prayer life has become more about routine or performance than real relationship — and invites you back to the simple, unguarded place where intimacy with God actually lives.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day103matthew658whenyoupraygotoyourroom" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a><br>
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<item>
  <title>Episode 309: Giving in Secret — The Quiet Joy of Living for an Audience of One | Matthew 6:1–4</title>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
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  <itunes:episode>309</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Giving in Secret — The Quiet Joy of Living for an Audience of One | Matthew 6:1–4</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>7:24</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>In this episode of 2 Minute Disciple, Nick Oyler leads a contemplative devotional through Matthew 6:1–4 — Jesus’ gentle but penetrating call to secret generosity. In a culture that practically demands we document and share our good deeds, Jesus invites us to resist that pressure and discover the quiet joy of giving with no audience but God. 
🎯Through guided breathing, Scripture meditation, and a practical habit of anonymous kindness, this episode will challenge you to examine who you’re really giving for — and experience the particular lightness that comes from living for God’s eyes alone.
📖Follow Along (https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day102matthew614givinginsecret)
🎁VIP (https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership) 
</description>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of 2 Minute Disciple, Nick Oyler leads a contemplative devotional through Matthew 6:1–4 — Jesus’ gentle but penetrating call to secret generosity. In a culture that practically demands we document and share our good deeds, Jesus invites us to resist that pressure and discover the quiet joy of giving with no audience but God. <br>
🎯Through guided breathing, Scripture meditation, and a practical habit of anonymous kindness, this episode will challenge you to examine who you’re really giving for — and experience the particular lightness that comes from living for God’s eyes alone.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day102matthew614givinginsecret" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a><br>
🎁<a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership" rel="nofollow">VIP</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of 2 Minute Disciple, Nick Oyler leads a contemplative devotional through Matthew 6:1–4 — Jesus’ gentle but penetrating call to secret generosity. In a culture that practically demands we document and share our good deeds, Jesus invites us to resist that pressure and discover the quiet joy of giving with no audience but God. <br>
🎯Through guided breathing, Scripture meditation, and a practical habit of anonymous kindness, this episode will challenge you to examine who you’re really giving for — and experience the particular lightness that comes from living for God’s eyes alone.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day102matthew614givinginsecret" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a><br>
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<item>
  <title>Episode 308: The Impossible Standard: Love Your Enemies — God’s Radical Love | Matthew 5:43–48</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/308</link>
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  <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
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  <itunes:episode>308</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>The Impossible Standard: Love Your Enemies — God’s Radical Love | Matthew 5:43–48</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>7:50</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>In this episode of 2 Minute Disciple, host Nick leads a contemplative devotional through Matthew 5:43–48 — perhaps the most radical teaching in the entire Sermon on the Mount. Love your enemies. Pray for those who persecute you. Not tolerate them. Not ignore them. Love them. 
🎯Through guided breathing, Scripture meditation, and a practical habit of intercessory prayer, this episode invites you into the kind of all-encompassing, undivided love that God Himself embodies — a love that doesn’t come naturally, but flows supernaturally from a heart shaped by Jesus.
📖Follow Along (https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day101matthew54348theimpossiblestandardloveyourenemies)
🎁VIP (https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership) 
</description>
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  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of 2 Minute Disciple, host Nick leads a contemplative devotional through Matthew 5:43–48 — perhaps the most radical teaching in the entire Sermon on the Mount. Love your enemies. Pray for those who persecute you. Not tolerate them. Not ignore them. Love them. <br>
🎯Through guided breathing, Scripture meditation, and a practical habit of intercessory prayer, this episode invites you into the kind of all-encompassing, undivided love that God Himself embodies — a love that doesn’t come naturally, but flows supernaturally from a heart shaped by Jesus.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day101matthew54348theimpossiblestandardloveyourenemies" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a><br>
🎁<a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership" rel="nofollow">VIP</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of 2 Minute Disciple, host Nick leads a contemplative devotional through Matthew 5:43–48 — perhaps the most radical teaching in the entire Sermon on the Mount. Love your enemies. Pray for those who persecute you. Not tolerate them. Not ignore them. Love them. <br>
🎯Through guided breathing, Scripture meditation, and a practical habit of intercessory prayer, this episode invites you into the kind of all-encompassing, undivided love that God Himself embodies — a love that doesn’t come naturally, but flows supernaturally from a heart shaped by Jesus.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day101matthew54348theimpossiblestandardloveyourenemies" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a><br>
🎁<a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership" rel="nofollow">VIP</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
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<item>
  <title>Episode 307: The Radical Way of Non-Retaliation — Inner Freedom &amp; the Teachings of Jesus | Matthew 5:38–42</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/307</link>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
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  <itunes:episode>307</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>The Radical Way of Non-Retaliation — Inner Freedom &amp; the Teachings of Jesus | Matthew 5:38–42</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>7:51</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>In Episode 100 of 365 Days with Jesus, 2 Minute Disciple host, Nick Oyler leads a contemplative devotional through Matthew 5:38–42 — one of the most challenging passages in the Sermon on the Mount. Turn the other cheek. Walk the extra mile. Give your coat as well as your shirt. These aren’t images of weakness — they’re pictures of extraordinary inner freedom. 
🎯Through guided breathing, Scripture meditation, and a practical daily habit, this milestone episode will challenge you to examine where retaliation is driving your responses and invite you into a life so rooted in God’s love that you can afford to be generous even when it hurts.
📖Follow Along (https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day100matthew53842theradicalwayofnon-retaliation)
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</description>
  <itunes:keywords>2 Minute Disciple, Matthew 5:38-42, turn the other cheek, eye for an eye, non-retaliation, Sermon on the Mount devotional, Christian forgiveness, inner freedom in Christ, contemplative Christian podcast, daily devotional podcast, episode 100, Christian character, responding to offense, extra mile Bible, Christian habits, Jesus and retaliation, walking with Jesus, daily Bible meditation, Christian discipleship, spiritual formation</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>In Episode 100 of 365 Days with Jesus, 2 Minute Disciple host, Nick Oyler leads a contemplative devotional through Matthew 5:38–42 — one of the most challenging passages in the Sermon on the Mount. Turn the other cheek. Walk the extra mile. Give your coat as well as your shirt. These aren’t images of weakness — they’re pictures of extraordinary inner freedom. <br>
🎯Through guided breathing, Scripture meditation, and a practical daily habit, this milestone episode will challenge you to examine where retaliation is driving your responses and invite you into a life so rooted in God’s love that you can afford to be generous even when it hurts.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day100matthew53842theradicalwayofnon-retaliation" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a><br>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In Episode 100 of 365 Days with Jesus, 2 Minute Disciple host, Nick Oyler leads a contemplative devotional through Matthew 5:38–42 — one of the most challenging passages in the Sermon on the Mount. Turn the other cheek. Walk the extra mile. Give your coat as well as your shirt. These aren’t images of weakness — they’re pictures of extraordinary inner freedom. <br>
🎯Through guided breathing, Scripture meditation, and a practical daily habit, this milestone episode will challenge you to examine where retaliation is driving your responses and invite you into a life so rooted in God’s love that you can afford to be generous even when it hurts.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day100matthew53842theradicalwayofnon-retaliation" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a><br>
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<item>
  <title>Episode 306: Let Your Yes Mean Yes — Integrity, Honesty &amp; the Words of Jesus | Matthew 5:33–37</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/306</link>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
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  <itunes:episode>306</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Let Your Yes Mean Yes — Integrity, Honesty &amp; the Words of Jesus | Matthew 5:33–37</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>8:58</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>In this episode of 2 Minute Disciple, guest host Payton Dellevoet leads a contemplative devotional through Matthew 5:33–37 — Jesus’ call to radical honesty and simple integrity. In a world of fine print, hedging, and impression management, Jesus invites us into something countercultural: let your yes mean yes and your no mean no. 
🎯Through guided breathing, Scripture meditation, and a practical daily habit, this episode will challenge you to examine whether your words truly reflect your heart — and take one small step toward becoming a person whose word can always be trusted.
📖Follow Along (https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day99matthew53337letyouryesmeanyes)
🎁VIP (https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership) Special Guest: Payton Dellevoet.
</description>
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  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of 2 Minute Disciple, guest host Payton Dellevoet leads a contemplative devotional through Matthew 5:33–37 — Jesus’ call to radical honesty and simple integrity. In a world of fine print, hedging, and impression management, Jesus invites us into something countercultural: let your yes mean yes and your no mean no. <br>
🎯Through guided breathing, Scripture meditation, and a practical daily habit, this episode will challenge you to examine whether your words truly reflect your heart — and take one small step toward becoming a person whose word can always be trusted.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day99matthew53337letyouryesmeanyes" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a><br>
🎁<a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership" rel="nofollow">VIP</a></p><p>Special Guest: Payton Dellevoet.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of 2 Minute Disciple, guest host Payton Dellevoet leads a contemplative devotional through Matthew 5:33–37 — Jesus’ call to radical honesty and simple integrity. In a world of fine print, hedging, and impression management, Jesus invites us into something countercultural: let your yes mean yes and your no mean no. <br>
🎯Through guided breathing, Scripture meditation, and a practical daily habit, this episode will challenge you to examine whether your words truly reflect your heart — and take one small step toward becoming a person whose word can always be trusted.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day99matthew53337letyouryesmeanyes" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a><br>
🎁<a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership" rel="nofollow">VIP</a></p><p>Special Guest: Payton Dellevoet.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
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<item>
  <title>Episode 287: Luke 6:6–11 — Is It Right to Do Good? (Daily Devotional Podcast)</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/287</link>
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  <pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
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  <itunes:episode>287</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Luke 6:6–11 — Is It Right to Do Good? (Daily Devotional Podcast)</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>This episode of the 2 Minute Disciple Christian devotional podcast is a short, contemplative Christian meditation on Luke 6:6–11. We slow down with Jesus in the synagogue as He calls a man with a deformed hand to the center, asks whether it is right to do good on the Sabbath, and restores what is broken despite the rage of His critics. 🙏 Perfect for busy Christians who want daily scripture meditation, deeper spiritual formation, and courage to choose compassion instead of looking away. ✝️</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>6:43</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>Today’s episode of the 2 Minute Disciple Christian devotional podcast is a short, contemplative Christian meditation on Luke 6:6–11. We slow down with Jesus, practice daily scripture meditation, and listen as He asks a piercing question: “Does the law permit good deeds on the Sabbath, or is it a day for doing evil? Is this a day to save life or to destroy it?” 🙏
Each episode follows a simple rhythm: Slow Down, Read, Notice, Reread, Meditate, Respond, and Exercise. In this passage, Jesus is teaching in the synagogue, and a man with a deformed right hand is present. The teachers of religious law and the Pharisees are watching closely, planning to accuse Jesus if He heals on the Sabbath. Jesus knows their thoughts and still calls the man to stand in front of everyone. ❤️
He places the hurting person in the center and asks whether this holy day is meant for good or evil, for saving life or destroying it. Their silence reveals their hearts—they would rather protect their system than see this man restored. Jesus is grieved, yet He still heals. Compassion moves Him, even when it provokes rage and further opposition.
Together, we reflect on this question: Where might Jesus be asking me something similar—Is this moment for doing good, or for looking away?
If you’re looking for a Bible podcast that fits into a busy day, this short Christian devotional will help you create a quiet time with Jesus, grow in Christian discipleship, and deepen your spiritual formation through scripture meditation and contemplative prayer. ✝️
Key themes in this episode:
Luke 6:6–11 devotional 📖
Is it right to do good on the Sabbath? 🌿
Jesus healing the man with the deformed hand ✋
Choosing compassion over self‑protection or comfort 💗
Courage to move toward people in pain, even when it’s costly 😌
Take two minutes with Jesus today—slow down, listen, and let His compassion shape your choices. 🌅
📖Follow Along (https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day80luke6611isitrighttodogood)
🎁VIP (https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership) 
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    <![CDATA[<p>Today’s episode of the 2 Minute Disciple Christian devotional podcast is a short, contemplative Christian meditation on Luke 6:6–11. We slow down with Jesus, practice daily scripture meditation, and listen as He asks a piercing question: “Does the law permit good deeds on the Sabbath, or is it a day for doing evil? Is this a day to save life or to destroy it?” 🙏</p>

<p>Each episode follows a simple rhythm: Slow Down, Read, Notice, Reread, Meditate, Respond, and Exercise. In this passage, Jesus is teaching in the synagogue, and a man with a deformed right hand is present. The teachers of religious law and the Pharisees are watching closely, planning to accuse Jesus if He heals on the Sabbath. Jesus knows their thoughts and still calls the man to stand in front of everyone. ❤️</p>

<p>He places the hurting person in the center and asks whether this holy day is meant for good or evil, for saving life or destroying it. Their silence reveals their hearts—they would rather protect their system than see this man restored. Jesus is grieved, yet He still heals. Compassion moves Him, even when it provokes rage and further opposition.</p>

<p>Together, we reflect on this question: Where might Jesus be asking me something similar—Is this moment for doing good, or for looking away?</p>

<p>If you’re looking for a Bible podcast that fits into a busy day, this short Christian devotional will help you create a quiet time with Jesus, grow in Christian discipleship, and deepen your spiritual formation through scripture meditation and contemplative prayer. ✝️</p>

<p>Key themes in this episode:</p>

<p>Luke 6:6–11 devotional 📖<br>
Is it right to do good on the Sabbath? 🌿<br>
Jesus healing the man with the deformed hand ✋<br>
Choosing compassion over self‑protection or comfort 💗<br>
Courage to move toward people in pain, even when it’s costly 😌<br>
Take two minutes with Jesus today—slow down, listen, and let His compassion shape your choices. 🌅<br>
📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day80luke6611isitrighttodogood" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a><br>
🎁<a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership" rel="nofollow">VIP</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Today’s episode of the 2 Minute Disciple Christian devotional podcast is a short, contemplative Christian meditation on Luke 6:6–11. We slow down with Jesus, practice daily scripture meditation, and listen as He asks a piercing question: “Does the law permit good deeds on the Sabbath, or is it a day for doing evil? Is this a day to save life or to destroy it?” 🙏</p>

<p>Each episode follows a simple rhythm: Slow Down, Read, Notice, Reread, Meditate, Respond, and Exercise. In this passage, Jesus is teaching in the synagogue, and a man with a deformed right hand is present. The teachers of religious law and the Pharisees are watching closely, planning to accuse Jesus if He heals on the Sabbath. Jesus knows their thoughts and still calls the man to stand in front of everyone. ❤️</p>

<p>He places the hurting person in the center and asks whether this holy day is meant for good or evil, for saving life or destroying it. Their silence reveals their hearts—they would rather protect their system than see this man restored. Jesus is grieved, yet He still heals. Compassion moves Him, even when it provokes rage and further opposition.</p>

<p>Together, we reflect on this question: Where might Jesus be asking me something similar—Is this moment for doing good, or for looking away?</p>

<p>If you’re looking for a Bible podcast that fits into a busy day, this short Christian devotional will help you create a quiet time with Jesus, grow in Christian discipleship, and deepen your spiritual formation through scripture meditation and contemplative prayer. ✝️</p>

<p>Key themes in this episode:</p>

<p>Luke 6:6–11 devotional 📖<br>
Is it right to do good on the Sabbath? 🌿<br>
Jesus healing the man with the deformed hand ✋<br>
Choosing compassion over self‑protection or comfort 💗<br>
Courage to move toward people in pain, even when it’s costly 😌<br>
Take two minutes with Jesus today—slow down, listen, and let His compassion shape your choices. 🌅<br>
📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day80luke6611isitrighttodogood" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a><br>
🎁<a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership" rel="nofollow">VIP</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 286: Matthew 12:9–14 — Doing Good on the Sabbath (Daily Devotional Podcast)</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/286</link>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
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  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
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  <itunes:subtitle>This episode of the 2 Minute Disciple Christian devotional podcast is a short, contemplative Christian meditation on Matthew 12:9–14. We slow down with Jesus in the synagogue as He notices a man with a deformed hand, teaches about doing good on the Sabbath, and reveals the true value of a person in God’s eyes. 🙏 Perfect for busy Christians who want daily scripture meditation, deeper spiritual formation, and encouragement to value people over convenience by choosing to “do good” even when it costs something. ✝️</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>7:15</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>Today’s episode of the 2 Minute Disciple Christian devotional podcast is a short, contemplative Christian meditation on Matthew 12:9–14. We slow down with Jesus, practice daily scripture meditation, and listen as He teaches about doing good on the Sabbath and the true worth of a person to God. 🙏
Each episode follows a simple rhythm: Slow Down, Read, Notice, Reread, Meditate, Respond, and Exercise. In this passage, Jesus notices a man with a deformed hand in the synagogue. The Pharisees notice something else—an opportunity to trap Him with a legal question about healing on the Sabbath. Jesus responds with a simple, everyday image: a sheep fallen into a well on the Sabbath. ❤️
Everyone knows they would pull the sheep out. Then Jesus says, “How much more valuable is a person than a sheep! Yes, the law permits a person to do good on the Sabbath.” He reveals the heart behind the law: the Sabbath is never an excuse to ignore human need. Doing good and saving life are always aligned with God’s will.
Jesus restores the man’s hand, but instead of worship, the Pharisees respond with plotting and plans to kill Him. The contrast is sharp: Jesus restores; they scheme to destroy.
Together, we reflect on this question: Where is Jesus inviting me to value people more than my comfort, schedule, or preferences—and to do good even when it costs me something?
If you’re looking for a Bible podcast that fits into a busy day, this short Christian devotional will help you create a quiet time with Jesus, grow in Christian discipleship, and deepen your spiritual formation through scripture meditation and contemplative prayer. ✝️
Key themes in this episode:
Matthew 12:9–14 devotional 📖
Doing good on the Sabbath and saving life 🌿
“How much more valuable is a person than a sheep!” 🐑➡️👤
Valuing people over convenience, schedule, or comfort 💗
Seeing God’s image in others and choosing to act with compassion 😌
Take two minutes with Jesus today—slow down, listen, and let Him shape your heart like His. 🌅
📖Follow Along (https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/episode79matthew12914doinggoodonthesabbath)
🎁VIP (https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership) 
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    <![CDATA[<p>Today’s episode of the 2 Minute Disciple Christian devotional podcast is a short, contemplative Christian meditation on Matthew 12:9–14. We slow down with Jesus, practice daily scripture meditation, and listen as He teaches about doing good on the Sabbath and the true worth of a person to God. 🙏</p>

<p>Each episode follows a simple rhythm: Slow Down, Read, Notice, Reread, Meditate, Respond, and Exercise. In this passage, Jesus notices a man with a deformed hand in the synagogue. The Pharisees notice something else—an opportunity to trap Him with a legal question about healing on the Sabbath. Jesus responds with a simple, everyday image: a sheep fallen into a well on the Sabbath. ❤️</p>

<p>Everyone knows they would pull the sheep out. Then Jesus says, “How much more valuable is a person than a sheep! Yes, the law permits a person to do good on the Sabbath.” He reveals the heart behind the law: the Sabbath is never an excuse to ignore human need. Doing good and saving life are always aligned with God’s will.</p>

<p>Jesus restores the man’s hand, but instead of worship, the Pharisees respond with plotting and plans to kill Him. The contrast is sharp: Jesus restores; they scheme to destroy.</p>

<p>Together, we reflect on this question: Where is Jesus inviting me to value people more than my comfort, schedule, or preferences—and to do good even when it costs me something?</p>

<p>If you’re looking for a Bible podcast that fits into a busy day, this short Christian devotional will help you create a quiet time with Jesus, grow in Christian discipleship, and deepen your spiritual formation through scripture meditation and contemplative prayer. ✝️</p>

<p><strong>Key themes in this episode:</strong></p>

<p>Matthew 12:9–14 devotional 📖<br>
Doing good on the Sabbath and saving life 🌿<br>
“How much more valuable is a person than a sheep!” 🐑➡️👤<br>
Valuing people over convenience, schedule, or comfort 💗<br>
Seeing God’s image in others and choosing to act with compassion 😌<br>
Take two minutes with Jesus today—slow down, listen, and let Him shape your heart like His. 🌅</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/episode79matthew12914doinggoodonthesabbath" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a><br>
🎁<a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership" rel="nofollow">VIP</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>Today’s episode of the 2 Minute Disciple Christian devotional podcast is a short, contemplative Christian meditation on Matthew 12:9–14. We slow down with Jesus, practice daily scripture meditation, and listen as He teaches about doing good on the Sabbath and the true worth of a person to God. 🙏</p>

<p>Each episode follows a simple rhythm: Slow Down, Read, Notice, Reread, Meditate, Respond, and Exercise. In this passage, Jesus notices a man with a deformed hand in the synagogue. The Pharisees notice something else—an opportunity to trap Him with a legal question about healing on the Sabbath. Jesus responds with a simple, everyday image: a sheep fallen into a well on the Sabbath. ❤️</p>

<p>Everyone knows they would pull the sheep out. Then Jesus says, “How much more valuable is a person than a sheep! Yes, the law permits a person to do good on the Sabbath.” He reveals the heart behind the law: the Sabbath is never an excuse to ignore human need. Doing good and saving life are always aligned with God’s will.</p>

<p>Jesus restores the man’s hand, but instead of worship, the Pharisees respond with plotting and plans to kill Him. The contrast is sharp: Jesus restores; they scheme to destroy.</p>

<p>Together, we reflect on this question: Where is Jesus inviting me to value people more than my comfort, schedule, or preferences—and to do good even when it costs me something?</p>

<p>If you’re looking for a Bible podcast that fits into a busy day, this short Christian devotional will help you create a quiet time with Jesus, grow in Christian discipleship, and deepen your spiritual formation through scripture meditation and contemplative prayer. ✝️</p>

<p><strong>Key themes in this episode:</strong></p>

<p>Matthew 12:9–14 devotional 📖<br>
Doing good on the Sabbath and saving life 🌿<br>
“How much more valuable is a person than a sheep!” 🐑➡️👤<br>
Valuing people over convenience, schedule, or comfort 💗<br>
Seeing God’s image in others and choosing to act with compassion 😌<br>
Take two minutes with Jesus today—slow down, listen, and let Him shape your heart like His. 🌅</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/episode79matthew12914doinggoodonthesabbath" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a><br>
🎁<a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership" rel="nofollow">VIP</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 285: Mark 3:1–6 — Healing in the Hard Hearts? (Daily Devotional Podcast)</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/285</link>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
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  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>This episode of the 2 Minute Disciple Christian devotional podcast is a short, contemplative Christian meditation on Mark 3:1–6. We slow down with Jesus, sit with Him in the synagogue, and watch as He heals a man with a withered hand while confronting the hard hearts of the Pharisees. 🙏 Perfect for busy Christians who want daily scripture meditation, deeper spiritual formation, and space for Jesus to soften critical or resistant places in the heart. ✝️</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>7:18</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>Today’s episode of the 2 Minute Disciple Christian devotional podcast is a short, contemplative Christian meditation on Mark 3:1–6. We slow down with Jesus, practice daily scripture meditation, and watch Him heal a man with a deformed hand in the synagogue—right in front of His critics. 🙏
Each episode follows a simple rhythm: Slow Down, Read, Notice, Reread, Meditate, Respond, and Exercise. In this passage, Jesus notices both the man’s broken hand and the religious leaders’ hard hearts. They are watching Him closely, not to learn, but to accuse. Jesus brings the man to the center and asks a piercing question: “Does the law permit good deeds on the Sabbath, or is it a day for doing evil? Is this a day to save life or to destroy it?” ❤️
Mark tells us that Jesus is angry and deeply saddened by their hard hearts. Yet in that tension, He still chooses to heal: “Hold out your hand.” The hand is restored—but instead of rejoicing, the Pharisees begin plotting how to kill Him.
Together, we reflect on this question: Where is Jesus inviting me to let Him soften places in my heart that have become rigid, critical, or resistant to His compassion?
If you’re looking for a Bible podcast that fits into a busy day, this short Christian devotional will help you create a quiet time with Jesus, grow in Christian discipleship, and deepen your spiritual formation through scripture meditation and contemplative prayer. ✝️
Key themes in this episode:
Mark 3:1–6 devotional 📖
Jesus healing the man with the withered / deformed hand ✋
Healing in the midst of hard hearts and criticism 💔➡️💗
Good deeds on the Sabbath and saving life rather than destroying it 🌿
Letting Jesus soften rigid, critical, or resistant places in our hearts 😌
Take two minutes with Jesus today—slow down, listen, and let Him soften your heart. 🌅
📖Follow Along (https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day78mark316healinginthehardhearts) 
🎁VIP (https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership)
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    <![CDATA[<p>Today’s episode of the 2 Minute Disciple Christian devotional podcast is a short, contemplative Christian meditation on Mark 3:1–6. We slow down with Jesus, practice daily scripture meditation, and watch Him heal a man with a deformed hand in the synagogue—right in front of His critics. 🙏</p>

<p>Each episode follows a simple rhythm: Slow Down, Read, Notice, Reread, Meditate, Respond, and Exercise. In this passage, Jesus notices both the man’s broken hand and the religious leaders’ hard hearts. They are watching Him closely, not to learn, but to accuse. Jesus brings the man to the center and asks a piercing question: “Does the law permit good deeds on the Sabbath, or is it a day for doing evil? Is this a day to save life or to destroy it?” ❤️</p>

<p>Mark tells us that Jesus is angry and deeply saddened by their hard hearts. Yet in that tension, He still chooses to heal: “Hold out your hand.” The hand is restored—but instead of rejoicing, the Pharisees begin plotting how to kill Him.</p>

<p>Together, we reflect on this question: Where is Jesus inviting me to let Him soften places in my heart that have become rigid, critical, or resistant to His compassion?</p>

<p>If you’re looking for a Bible podcast that fits into a busy day, this short Christian devotional will help you create a quiet time with Jesus, grow in Christian discipleship, and deepen your spiritual formation through scripture meditation and contemplative prayer. ✝️</p>

<p><strong>Key themes in this episode:</strong></p>

<p>Mark 3:1–6 devotional 📖<br>
Jesus healing the man with the withered / deformed hand ✋<br>
Healing in the midst of hard hearts and criticism 💔➡️💗<br>
Good deeds on the Sabbath and saving life rather than destroying it 🌿<br>
Letting Jesus soften rigid, critical, or resistant places in our hearts 😌<br>
Take two minutes with Jesus today—slow down, listen, and let Him soften your heart. 🌅</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day78mark316healinginthehardhearts" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a> <br>
🎁<a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership" rel="nofollow">VIP</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Today’s episode of the 2 Minute Disciple Christian devotional podcast is a short, contemplative Christian meditation on Mark 3:1–6. We slow down with Jesus, practice daily scripture meditation, and watch Him heal a man with a deformed hand in the synagogue—right in front of His critics. 🙏</p>

<p>Each episode follows a simple rhythm: Slow Down, Read, Notice, Reread, Meditate, Respond, and Exercise. In this passage, Jesus notices both the man’s broken hand and the religious leaders’ hard hearts. They are watching Him closely, not to learn, but to accuse. Jesus brings the man to the center and asks a piercing question: “Does the law permit good deeds on the Sabbath, or is it a day for doing evil? Is this a day to save life or to destroy it?” ❤️</p>

<p>Mark tells us that Jesus is angry and deeply saddened by their hard hearts. Yet in that tension, He still chooses to heal: “Hold out your hand.” The hand is restored—but instead of rejoicing, the Pharisees begin plotting how to kill Him.</p>

<p>Together, we reflect on this question: Where is Jesus inviting me to let Him soften places in my heart that have become rigid, critical, or resistant to His compassion?</p>

<p>If you’re looking for a Bible podcast that fits into a busy day, this short Christian devotional will help you create a quiet time with Jesus, grow in Christian discipleship, and deepen your spiritual formation through scripture meditation and contemplative prayer. ✝️</p>

<p><strong>Key themes in this episode:</strong></p>

<p>Mark 3:1–6 devotional 📖<br>
Jesus healing the man with the withered / deformed hand ✋<br>
Healing in the midst of hard hearts and criticism 💔➡️💗<br>
Good deeds on the Sabbath and saving life rather than destroying it 🌿<br>
Letting Jesus soften rigid, critical, or resistant places in our hearts 😌<br>
Take two minutes with Jesus today—slow down, listen, and let Him soften your heart. 🌅</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day78mark316healinginthehardhearts" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a> <br>
🎁<a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership" rel="nofollow">VIP</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 284: Luke 6:1–5 — The Son of Man and the Sabbath (Daily Devotional Podcast)</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/284</link>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
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  <itunes:episode>284</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Luke 6:1–5 — The Son of Man and the Sabbath (Daily Devotional Podcast)</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>This episode of the 2 Minute Disciple Christian devotional podcast is a short, contemplative Christian meditation on Luke 6:1–5. We slow down with Jesus, practice scripture meditation and lectio divina–style reflection, and listen as He declares, “The Son of Man is Lord, even over the Sabbath.” 🙏 Perfect for busy Christians who want a daily scripture meditation, a quiet walk with Jesus in the ordinary moments, and a deeper journey of discipleship and spiritual formation. ✝️</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>6:36</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>Today’s episode of the 2 Minute Disciple Christian devotional podcast is a short, contemplative Christian meditation on Luke 6:1–5. We slow down with Jesus, practice daily scripture meditation, and hear Him say again, “The Son of Man is Lord, even over the Sabbath.” 🙏
Each episode follows a simple rhythm: Slow Down, Read, Notice, Reread, Meditate, Respond, and Exercise. In this passage, Luke shows us Jesus and His disciples walking through grainfields on the Sabbath, casually rubbing grain between their fingers to eat. The Pharisees see law-breaking, but Jesus points them back to Scripture and to God’s heart in times of need. ❤️
The Sabbath is not only about a day; it’s about who defines rest, worship, and what is truly good. Jesus claims that authority. To walk with Him—even in something as ordinary as a field on the Sabbath—is to be in step with the Lord of rest.
Together, we reflect on this question: What would it look like for me to walk through my day—my work, my rest, my routines—with Jesus as Lord over all of it?
If you’re looking for a Bible podcast that fits into a busy day, this short Christian devotional will help you create a quiet time with Jesus, grow in Christian discipleship, and deepen your spiritual formation through scripture meditation and contemplative prayer. ✝️
Key themes in this episode:
Luke 6:1–5 devotional 📖
“The Son of Man is Lord, even over the Sabbath” 🙌
Walking with Jesus through ordinary moments 🚶‍♂️
Rest, worship, and daily life under His Lordship 🌿
Christian mindfulness and grateful awareness of God’s presence
Take two minutes with Jesus today—slow down, listen, and keep walking with Him. 🌅
📖Follow Along (https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day77luke615thesonofmanandthesabbath)
🎁VIP (https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership) 
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Christian devotional podcast, Christian meditation podcast, contemplative Christian podcast, Bible podcast, Luke 6:1–5 devotional, Son of Man Lord of the Sabbath, Lord of the Sabbath, daily scripture meditation, walking with Jesus, Christian mindfulness</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Today’s episode of the 2 Minute Disciple Christian devotional podcast is a short, contemplative Christian meditation on Luke 6:1–5. We slow down with Jesus, practice daily scripture meditation, and hear Him say again, “The Son of Man is Lord, even over the Sabbath.” 🙏</p>

<p>Each episode follows a simple rhythm: Slow Down, Read, Notice, Reread, Meditate, Respond, and Exercise. In this passage, Luke shows us Jesus and His disciples walking through grainfields on the Sabbath, casually rubbing grain between their fingers to eat. The Pharisees see law-breaking, but Jesus points them back to Scripture and to God’s heart in times of need. ❤️</p>

<p>The Sabbath is not only about a day; it’s about who defines rest, worship, and what is truly good. Jesus claims that authority. To walk with Him—even in something as ordinary as a field on the Sabbath—is to be in step with the Lord of rest.</p>

<p>Together, we reflect on this question: What would it look like for me to walk through my day—my work, my rest, my routines—with Jesus as Lord over all of it?</p>

<p>If you’re looking for a Bible podcast that fits into a busy day, this short Christian devotional will help you create a quiet time with Jesus, grow in Christian discipleship, and deepen your spiritual formation through scripture meditation and contemplative prayer. ✝️</p>

<p>Key themes in this episode:</p>

<p>Luke 6:1–5 devotional 📖<br>
“The Son of Man is Lord, even over the Sabbath” 🙌<br>
Walking with Jesus through ordinary moments 🚶‍♂️<br>
Rest, worship, and daily life under His Lordship 🌿<br>
Christian mindfulness and grateful awareness of God’s presence<br>
Take two minutes with Jesus today—slow down, listen, and keep walking with Him. 🌅<br>
📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day77luke615thesonofmanandthesabbath" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a><br>
🎁<a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership" rel="nofollow">VIP</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>Today’s episode of the 2 Minute Disciple Christian devotional podcast is a short, contemplative Christian meditation on Luke 6:1–5. We slow down with Jesus, practice daily scripture meditation, and hear Him say again, “The Son of Man is Lord, even over the Sabbath.” 🙏</p>

<p>Each episode follows a simple rhythm: Slow Down, Read, Notice, Reread, Meditate, Respond, and Exercise. In this passage, Luke shows us Jesus and His disciples walking through grainfields on the Sabbath, casually rubbing grain between their fingers to eat. The Pharisees see law-breaking, but Jesus points them back to Scripture and to God’s heart in times of need. ❤️</p>

<p>The Sabbath is not only about a day; it’s about who defines rest, worship, and what is truly good. Jesus claims that authority. To walk with Him—even in something as ordinary as a field on the Sabbath—is to be in step with the Lord of rest.</p>

<p>Together, we reflect on this question: What would it look like for me to walk through my day—my work, my rest, my routines—with Jesus as Lord over all of it?</p>

<p>If you’re looking for a Bible podcast that fits into a busy day, this short Christian devotional will help you create a quiet time with Jesus, grow in Christian discipleship, and deepen your spiritual formation through scripture meditation and contemplative prayer. ✝️</p>

<p>Key themes in this episode:</p>

<p>Luke 6:1–5 devotional 📖<br>
“The Son of Man is Lord, even over the Sabbath” 🙌<br>
Walking with Jesus through ordinary moments 🚶‍♂️<br>
Rest, worship, and daily life under His Lordship 🌿<br>
Christian mindfulness and grateful awareness of God’s presence<br>
Take two minutes with Jesus today—slow down, listen, and keep walking with Him. 🌅<br>
📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day77luke615thesonofmanandthesabbath" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a><br>
🎁<a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership" rel="nofollow">VIP</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
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<item>
  <title>Episode 282: Matthew 12:1–8 — Mercy Over Sacrifice (Daily Devotional Podcast)</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/282</link>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
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  <itunes:episode>282</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Matthew 12:1–8 — Mercy Over Sacrifice (Daily Devotional Podcast)</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>This episode of the 2 Minute Disciple Christian devotional podcast is a short, contemplative Christian meditation on Matthew 12:1–8. We slow down with Jesus, practice scripture meditation and lectio divina–style reflection, and listen to His call to “show mercy, not sacrifice.” Perfect for busy Christians who want a daily scripture meditation, quiet time with Jesus, and a deeper walk of discipleship and spiritual formation.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>7:46</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>Today’s episode of the 2 Minute Disciple Christian devotional podcast is a short, contemplative Christian meditation on Matthew 12:1–8. We slow down with Jesus, practice daily scripture meditation, and reflect on His words, “I want you to show mercy, not offer sacrifices.” 🙏
Each episode follows a simple rhythm: Slow Down, Read, Notice, Reread, Meditate, Respond, and Exercise. In this passage, Jesus confronts the Pharisees and reveals that the Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath and greater than the temple. Together, we explore what it means to choose mercy over legalism and to stop “condemning the innocent” in our thoughts and words. ❤️
If you’re looking for a Bible podcast that fits into a busy day, this short Christian devotional will help you create a quiet time with Jesus, grow in Christian discipleship, and deepen your spiritual formation through scripture meditation and contemplative prayer. ✝️
Key themes in this episode:
Matthew 12:1–8 devotional 📖
“Mercy over sacrifice” and “show mercy not sacrifice” 💗
Walking with Jesus in daily life 🚶‍♂️
Christian mindfulness and slowing down 🌿
Lectio divina–style reflection on scripture 📜
Take two minutes with Jesus today—slow down, listen, and keep walking with Him. 🌅
📱Download Wallpaper (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v-Tw_PHtRGVZwHHN_lO372rzachf2mEU/view?usp=share_link)
📖Follow Along (https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day76matthew1218mercyoversacrifice)
🎁VIP (https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership) 
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Christian devotional podcast, Christian meditation podcast, contemplative Christian podcast, Bible podcast, Matthew 12 devotional, mercy over sacrifice, show mercy not sacrifice, daily scripture meditation, walking with Jesus</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>Today’s episode of the 2 Minute Disciple Christian devotional podcast is a short, contemplative Christian meditation on Matthew 12:1–8. We slow down with Jesus, practice daily scripture meditation, and reflect on His words, “I want you to show mercy, not offer sacrifices.” 🙏</p>

<p>Each episode follows a simple rhythm: Slow Down, Read, Notice, Reread, Meditate, Respond, and Exercise. In this passage, Jesus confronts the Pharisees and reveals that the Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath and greater than the temple. Together, we explore what it means to choose mercy over legalism and to stop “condemning the innocent” in our thoughts and words. ❤️</p>

<p>If you’re looking for a Bible podcast that fits into a busy day, this short Christian devotional will help you create a quiet time with Jesus, grow in Christian discipleship, and deepen your spiritual formation through scripture meditation and contemplative prayer. ✝️</p>

<p>Key themes in this episode:</p>

<p>Matthew 12:1–8 devotional 📖<br>
“Mercy over sacrifice” and “show mercy not sacrifice” 💗<br>
Walking with Jesus in daily life 🚶‍♂️<br>
Christian mindfulness and slowing down 🌿<br>
Lectio divina–style reflection on scripture 📜<br>
Take two minutes with Jesus today—slow down, listen, and keep walking with Him. 🌅<br>
📱<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v-Tw_PHtRGVZwHHN_lO372rzachf2mEU/view?usp=share_link" rel="nofollow">Download Wallpaper</a><br>
📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day76matthew1218mercyoversacrifice" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a><br>
🎁<a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership" rel="nofollow">VIP</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>Today’s episode of the 2 Minute Disciple Christian devotional podcast is a short, contemplative Christian meditation on Matthew 12:1–8. We slow down with Jesus, practice daily scripture meditation, and reflect on His words, “I want you to show mercy, not offer sacrifices.” 🙏</p>

<p>Each episode follows a simple rhythm: Slow Down, Read, Notice, Reread, Meditate, Respond, and Exercise. In this passage, Jesus confronts the Pharisees and reveals that the Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath and greater than the temple. Together, we explore what it means to choose mercy over legalism and to stop “condemning the innocent” in our thoughts and words. ❤️</p>

<p>If you’re looking for a Bible podcast that fits into a busy day, this short Christian devotional will help you create a quiet time with Jesus, grow in Christian discipleship, and deepen your spiritual formation through scripture meditation and contemplative prayer. ✝️</p>

<p>Key themes in this episode:</p>

<p>Matthew 12:1–8 devotional 📖<br>
“Mercy over sacrifice” and “show mercy not sacrifice” 💗<br>
Walking with Jesus in daily life 🚶‍♂️<br>
Christian mindfulness and slowing down 🌿<br>
Lectio divina–style reflection on scripture 📜<br>
Take two minutes with Jesus today—slow down, listen, and keep walking with Him. 🌅<br>
📱<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v-Tw_PHtRGVZwHHN_lO372rzachf2mEU/view?usp=share_link" rel="nofollow">Download Wallpaper</a><br>
📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day76matthew1218mercyoversacrifice" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a><br>
🎁<a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership" rel="nofollow">VIP</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
</item>
<item>
  <title>Episode 283: Mark 2:23–28 — Lord of the Sabbath (Daily Devotional Podcast</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/283</link>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/7879c190-5cc0-4d03-9fb8-98e7537658d9.mp3" length="5167666" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>283</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Mark 2:23–28 — Lord of the Sabbath (Daily Devotional Podcast</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>This episode of the 2 Minute Disciple Christian devotional podcast is a short, contemplative Christian meditation on Mark 2:23–28. We slow down with Jesus, practice scripture meditation and lectio divina–style reflection, and reflect on His words, “The Son of Man is Lord, even over the Sabbath.” 🙏 Perfect for busy Christians who long for true rest in Jesus, daily scripture meditation, and a deeper walk of discipleship and spiritual formation. ✝️</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>7:09</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>Today’s episode of the 2 Minute Disciple Christian devotional podcast is a short, contemplative Christian meditation on Mark 2:23–28. We slow down with Jesus, practice daily scripture meditation, and listen as He declares, “The Sabbath was made to meet the needs of people, and not people to meet the requirements of the Sabbath… So the Son of Man is Lord, even over the Sabbath!” 🙏
Each episode follows a simple rhythm: Slow Down, Read, Notice, Reread, Meditate, Respond, and Exercise. In this passage, the disciples are simply picking grain on the Sabbath, and the Pharisees see it as breaking the law. Jesus responds with Scripture and a powerful principle: God’s gift of rest was meant to bless people, not crush them under burdens. ❤️
Together, we reflect on how we sometimes turn God’s good gifts—like rest, Scripture, or spiritual practices—into pressure and performance, instead of places to meet Jesus, the Lord of the Sabbath.
If you’re looking for a Bible podcast that fits into a busy day, this short Christian devotional will help you create a quiet time with Jesus, grow in Christian discipleship, and deepen your spiritual formation through scripture meditation and contemplative prayer. ✝️
Key themes in this episode:
Mark 2:23–28 devotional 📖
“The Son of Man is Lord, even over the Sabbath” 🙌
The Sabbath was made for people, not people for the Sabbath 🌿
Finding true rest in Jesus, the Lord of the Sabbath 😌
Christian mindfulness and slowing down in God’s presence
Take two minutes with Jesus today—slow down, listen, and keep walking with Him. 🌅
📖Follow Along (https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day75mark22328lordofthesabbath)
🎁VIP (https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership)
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Christian devotional podcast, Christian meditation podcast, contemplative Christian podcast, Bible podcast, Mark 2:23–28 devotional, Lord of the Sabbath, Sabbath was made for man, daily scripture meditation, finding rest in Jesus, walking with Jesus</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>Today’s episode of the 2 Minute Disciple Christian devotional podcast is a short, contemplative Christian meditation on Mark 2:23–28. We slow down with Jesus, practice daily scripture meditation, and listen as He declares, “The Sabbath was made to meet the needs of people, and not people to meet the requirements of the Sabbath… So the Son of Man is Lord, even over the Sabbath!” 🙏</p>

<p>Each episode follows a simple rhythm: Slow Down, Read, Notice, Reread, Meditate, Respond, and Exercise. In this passage, the disciples are simply picking grain on the Sabbath, and the Pharisees see it as breaking the law. Jesus responds with Scripture and a powerful principle: God’s gift of rest was meant to bless people, not crush them under burdens. ❤️</p>

<p>Together, we reflect on how we sometimes turn God’s good gifts—like rest, Scripture, or spiritual practices—into pressure and performance, instead of places to meet Jesus, the Lord of the Sabbath.</p>

<p>If you’re looking for a Bible podcast that fits into a busy day, this short Christian devotional will help you create a quiet time with Jesus, grow in Christian discipleship, and deepen your spiritual formation through scripture meditation and contemplative prayer. ✝️</p>

<p><strong>Key themes in this episode:</strong></p>

<p>Mark 2:23–28 devotional 📖<br>
“The Son of Man is Lord, even over the Sabbath” 🙌<br>
The Sabbath was made for people, not people for the Sabbath 🌿<br>
Finding true rest in Jesus, the Lord of the Sabbath 😌<br>
Christian mindfulness and slowing down in God’s presence<br>
Take two minutes with Jesus today—slow down, listen, and keep walking with Him. 🌅<br>
📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day75mark22328lordofthesabbath" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a><br>
🎁<a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership" rel="nofollow">VIP</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>Today’s episode of the 2 Minute Disciple Christian devotional podcast is a short, contemplative Christian meditation on Mark 2:23–28. We slow down with Jesus, practice daily scripture meditation, and listen as He declares, “The Sabbath was made to meet the needs of people, and not people to meet the requirements of the Sabbath… So the Son of Man is Lord, even over the Sabbath!” 🙏</p>

<p>Each episode follows a simple rhythm: Slow Down, Read, Notice, Reread, Meditate, Respond, and Exercise. In this passage, the disciples are simply picking grain on the Sabbath, and the Pharisees see it as breaking the law. Jesus responds with Scripture and a powerful principle: God’s gift of rest was meant to bless people, not crush them under burdens. ❤️</p>

<p>Together, we reflect on how we sometimes turn God’s good gifts—like rest, Scripture, or spiritual practices—into pressure and performance, instead of places to meet Jesus, the Lord of the Sabbath.</p>

<p>If you’re looking for a Bible podcast that fits into a busy day, this short Christian devotional will help you create a quiet time with Jesus, grow in Christian discipleship, and deepen your spiritual formation through scripture meditation and contemplative prayer. ✝️</p>

<p><strong>Key themes in this episode:</strong></p>

<p>Mark 2:23–28 devotional 📖<br>
“The Son of Man is Lord, even over the Sabbath” 🙌<br>
The Sabbath was made for people, not people for the Sabbath 🌿<br>
Finding true rest in Jesus, the Lord of the Sabbath 😌<br>
Christian mindfulness and slowing down in God’s presence<br>
Take two minutes with Jesus today—slow down, listen, and keep walking with Him. 🌅<br>
📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day75mark22328lordofthesabbath" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a><br>
🎁<a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership" rel="nofollow">VIP</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
</item>
<item>
  <title>Episode 267: Matthew 9:1–8 — Authority to Forgive and Heal (Daily Devotional Podcast)</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/267</link>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/6a445a3e-506a-42e0-aa47-4424b8a54501.mp3" length="5629406" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>267</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Matthew 9:1–8 — Authority to Forgive and Heal (Daily Devotional Podcast)</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Matthew 9:1–8 shows Jesus’ authority to forgive sins and heal. This devotional encourages listeners to trust Him fully and share their testimony.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>7:48</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>In Matthew 9:1–8, Jesus forgives a paralyzed man’s sins and heals his body, revealing His divine authority. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites us to trust His authority to forgive and heal our deepest wounds.
🎯 Exercise:
Mat to Mission — Share a story of how Jesus has forgiven or healed you, pointing someone to His authority and compassion.
📖Follow Along (https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day60matthew918authoritytoforgiveandheal)
⭐️Review (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-minute-disciple-daily-devotional-podcast/id1598029074)
🎁VIP (https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership)
🖍️Coloring Page (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1e01817yZd8obqcVBF8IUhnuzoqPEABH2/view?usp=share_link) 
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Matthew 9:1–8 devotional, authority of Jesus, daily devotional podcast, forgiveness and healing, gospel of Matthew daily study, testimony of healing, Jesus forgives sins, divine authority, short podcast on Matthew 9:1–8, Lectio Divina Matthew 9:1–8, daily devotional on forgiveness, how to share your testimony of healing</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>In Matthew 9:1–8, Jesus forgives a paralyzed man’s sins and heals his body, revealing His divine authority. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites us to trust His authority to forgive and heal our deepest wounds.<br>
🎯 Exercise:<br>
Mat to Mission — Share a story of how Jesus has forgiven or healed you, pointing someone to His authority and compassion.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day60matthew918authoritytoforgiveandheal" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a><br>
⭐️<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-minute-disciple-daily-devotional-podcast/id1598029074" rel="nofollow">Review</a><br>
🎁<a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership" rel="nofollow">VIP</a><br>
🖍️<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1e01817yZd8obqcVBF8IUhnuzoqPEABH2/view?usp=share_link" rel="nofollow">Coloring Page</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In Matthew 9:1–8, Jesus forgives a paralyzed man’s sins and heals his body, revealing His divine authority. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites us to trust His authority to forgive and heal our deepest wounds.<br>
🎯 Exercise:<br>
Mat to Mission — Share a story of how Jesus has forgiven or healed you, pointing someone to His authority and compassion.</p>

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  </itunes:summary>
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<item>
  <title>Episode 266: Mark 2:6–12 — Authority to Forgive and Heal (Daily Devotional Podcast)</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/266</link>
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  <pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/05f37fbd-2e27-40f9-b71e-79ce40612399.mp3" length="4380681" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>266</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Mark 2:6–12 — Authority to Forgive and Heal (Daily Devotional Podcast)</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Mark 2:7–12 shows Jesus’ authority to forgive sins and heal. This devotional encourages listeners to trust Him fully and share their testimony.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>6:04</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>In Mark 2:7–12, Jesus forgives a paralyzed man’s sins and heals his body, revealing His divine authority. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites us to trust His authority to forgive and heal our deepest wounds.
🎯 Exercise:
Mat to Mission — Share a story of how Jesus has forgiven or healed you, pointing someone to His authority.
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</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Mark 2:7–12 devotional, authority of Jesus, daily devotional podcast, forgiveness and healing, gospel of Mark daily study, testimony of healing, Jesus forgives sins, divine authority, short podcast on Mark 2:7–12, Lectio Divina Mark 2:7–12, daily devotional on forgiveness, how to share your testimony of healing</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>In Mark 2:7–12, Jesus forgives a paralyzed man’s sins and heals his body, revealing His divine authority. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites us to trust His authority to forgive and heal our deepest wounds.<br>
🎯 Exercise:<br>
Mat to Mission — Share a story of how Jesus has forgiven or healed you, pointing someone to His authority.</p>

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  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In Mark 2:7–12, Jesus forgives a paralyzed man’s sins and heals his body, revealing His divine authority. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites us to trust His authority to forgive and heal our deepest wounds.<br>
🎯 Exercise:<br>
Mat to Mission — Share a story of how Jesus has forgiven or healed you, pointing someone to His authority.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day59mark2612authoritytoforgiveandheal" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a><br>
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  </itunes:summary>
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<item>
  <title>Episode 265: Mark 2:1–5 — Faith That Finds a Way  (Daily Devotional Podcast)</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/265</link>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/80398f5d-d7ad-44a8-9552-b572e267968d.mp3" length="5240214" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>265</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Mark 2:1–5 — Faith That Finds a Way  (Daily Devotional Podcast)</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle> Mark 2:1–5 shows faith in action as friends find a way to bring someone to Jesus. This devotional encourages listeners to break through barriers for others.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>7:15</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>In Mark 2:1-5, friends dig through a roof to bring a paralyzed man to Jesus. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional challenges us to have faith that finds a way past obstacles.
🎯 Exercise:
Break Through — Identify a barrier keeping someone from Jesus and take a step to help remove it.
📖Follow Along (https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day58mark215faiththatfindsaway)
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</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Mark 2:1–5 devotional, faith in action, daily devotional podcast, break through, gospel of Mark daily study, bringing others to Jesus, determination in faith, creative evangelism, short podcast on Mark 2:1–5, Lectio Divina Mark 2:1–5, daily devotional on faith, how to help others meet Jesus</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>In Mark 2:1-5, friends dig through a roof to bring a paralyzed man to Jesus. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional challenges us to have faith that finds a way past obstacles.<br>
🎯 Exercise:<br>
Break Through — Identify a barrier keeping someone from Jesus and take a step to help remove it.<br>
📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day58mark215faiththatfindsaway" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a><br>
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  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In Mark 2:1-5, friends dig through a roof to bring a paralyzed man to Jesus. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional challenges us to have faith that finds a way past obstacles.<br>
🎯 Exercise:<br>
Break Through — Identify a barrier keeping someone from Jesus and take a step to help remove it.<br>
📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day58mark215faiththatfindsaway" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a><br>
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  </itunes:summary>
</item>
<item>
  <title>Episode 264: Luke 5:14–16 — Testimony and Time with the Father (Daily Devotional Podcast)</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/264</link>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/eb623c83-7833-4b74-978c-3393f4ebf3a6.mp3" length="4736503" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>264</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Luke 5:14–16 — Testimony and Time with the Father (Daily Devotional Podcast)</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle> Luke 5:14–16 shows the balance of living your testimony and staying connected to God in prayer. This devotional encourages listeners to do both.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>6:33</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>In Luke 5:14–16, Jesus tells a healed man to let his restoration be a public testimony, and then withdraws to pray. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites us to live our testimony and stay rooted in prayer.
🎯 Exercise:
Testify in Action — Choose one action today that reflects God’s work in your life, and pair it with intentional prayer.
📖Follow Along (https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day57luke51416testimonyandtimewiththefather)
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</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Luke 5:14–16 devotional, live your testimony, daily devotional podcast, prayer life, gospel of Luke daily study, public testimony, staying rooted in God, balance in ministry, short podcast on Luke 5:14–16, Lectio Divina Luke 5:14–16, daily devotional on testimony, how to balance prayer and action</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>In Luke 5:14–16, Jesus tells a healed man to let his restoration be a public testimony, and then withdraws to pray. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites us to live our testimony and stay rooted in prayer.<br>
🎯 Exercise:<br>
Testify in Action — Choose one action today that reflects God’s work in your life, and pair it with intentional prayer.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day57luke51416testimonyandtimewiththefather" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a><br>
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  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In Luke 5:14–16, Jesus tells a healed man to let his restoration be a public testimony, and then withdraws to pray. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites us to live our testimony and stay rooted in prayer.<br>
🎯 Exercise:<br>
Testify in Action — Choose one action today that reflects God’s work in your life, and pair it with intentional prayer.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day57luke51416testimonyandtimewiththefather" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a><br>
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  </itunes:summary>
</item>
<item>
  <title>Episode 263: Luke 5:12–13 — A Touch That Changes Everything (Daily Devotional Podcast)</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/263</link>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/69996e68-1e0d-4684-ae14-c4d3d58f869a.mp3" length="4755277" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>263</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Luke 5:12–13 — A Touch That Changes Everything (Daily Devotional Podcast)</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Luke 5:12–13 shows Jesus touching the untouchable, bringing physical healing and emotional restoration. This devotional challenges listeners to receive His love and share it through tangible connection.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>6:35</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>In Luke 5:12–13, Jesus heals a man with advanced leprosy by reaching out and touching him — restoring not only his body but his dignity. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites us to let Jesus touch the “untouchable” places in our lives and to extend His love to others.
🎯 Exercise:
Touch of Love — Offer a simple touch or intentional presence to someone who may feel overlooked, affirming their value and worth.
📖Follow Along (https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day56luke51213atouchthatchangeseverything)
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</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Luke 5:12–13 devotional, touch of love, daily devotional podcast, restoring dignity, gospel of Luke daily study, Jesus heals leprosy, affirmation through presence, emotional restoration, short podcast on Luke 5:12–13, Lectio Divina Luke 5:12–13, daily devotional on love, how to affirm someone’s worth in Christ</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>In Luke 5:12–13, Jesus heals a man with advanced leprosy by reaching out and touching him — restoring not only his body but his dignity. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites us to let Jesus touch the “untouchable” places in our lives and to extend His love to others.</p>

<p>🎯 Exercise:<br>
Touch of Love — Offer a simple touch or intentional presence to someone who may feel overlooked, affirming their value and worth.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day56luke51213atouchthatchangeseverything" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a><br>
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  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In Luke 5:12–13, Jesus heals a man with advanced leprosy by reaching out and touching him — restoring not only his body but his dignity. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites us to let Jesus touch the “untouchable” places in our lives and to extend His love to others.</p>

<p>🎯 Exercise:<br>
Touch of Love — Offer a simple touch or intentional presence to someone who may feel overlooked, affirming their value and worth.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day56luke51213atouchthatchangeseverything" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a><br>
⭐️<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-minute-disciple-daily-devotional-podcast/id1598029074" rel="nofollow">Review</a><br>
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  </itunes:summary>
</item>
<item>
  <title>Episode 262: Matthew 8:2–4 — If You Are Willing (Daily Devotional Podcast) </title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/262</link>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/23798d38-aea9-45fc-b2fc-71c10820d050.mp3" length="5011011" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>262</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Matthew 8:2–4 — If You Are Willing (Daily Devotional Podcast) </itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle> Matthew 8:2–4 shows Jesus healing with compassion and willingness. This devotional encourages listeners to receive His touch and share His willingness with others.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>6:56</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>In Matthew 8:2–4, a man with leprosy kneels before Jesus, wondering if He is willing to heal. Jesus’ answer is immediate: “I am willing.” This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites us to receive His willingness in our own lives and extend it to others.
🎯 Exercise:
I Am Willing — Look for someone who feels overlooked or excluded, and show them kindness as a reflection of Jesus’ heart.
📖Follow Along (https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day55matthew824ifyouarewilling)
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</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Matthew 8:2–4 devotional, I am willing, daily devotional podcast, compassion of Jesus, gospel of Matthew daily study, healing the outcast, kindness of Jesus, restoring dignity, short podcast on Matthew 8:2–4, Lectio Divina Matthew 8:2–4, daily devotional on compassion, how to show Jesus’ love to others</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>In Matthew 8:2–4, a man with leprosy kneels before Jesus, wondering if He is willing to heal. Jesus’ answer is immediate: “I am willing.” This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites us to receive His willingness in our own lives and extend it to others.<br>
🎯 Exercise:<br>
I Am Willing — Look for someone who feels overlooked or excluded, and show them kindness as a reflection of Jesus’ heart.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day55matthew824ifyouarewilling" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a><br>
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  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In Matthew 8:2–4, a man with leprosy kneels before Jesus, wondering if He is willing to heal. Jesus’ answer is immediate: “I am willing.” This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites us to receive His willingness in our own lives and extend it to others.<br>
🎯 Exercise:<br>
I Am Willing — Look for someone who feels overlooked or excluded, and show them kindness as a reflection of Jesus’ heart.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day55matthew824ifyouarewilling" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a><br>
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  </itunes:summary>
</item>
<item>
  <title>Episode 261: Mark 1:40–45 — Touched by Compassion (Daily Devotional Podcast)</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/261</link>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/437c0c92-1b2f-49f2-8ffd-7b7a3e2bb01a.mp3" length="5319243" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>261</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Mark 1:40–45 — Touched by Compassion (Daily Devotional Podcast)</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle> Mark 1:40–45 shows Jesus healing with compassion. This devotional challenges listeners to receive His touch and share it with others.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>7:22</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>In Mark 1:40–45, Jesus heals a man with leprosy by touching him — an act of compassion that restores both body and dignity. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites us to receive His touch and extend it to others.
🎯 Exercise:
Reach Out — Extend compassion to someone today through presence, touch, or intentional care.
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</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Mark 1:40–45 devotional, compassion of Jesus, daily devotional podcast, reach out, gospel of Mark daily study, healing touch, restoring dignity, loving the outcast, short podcast on Mark 1:40–45, Lectio Divina Mark 1:40–45, daily devotional on compassion, how to extend Jesus’ love</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>In Mark 1:40–45, Jesus heals a man with leprosy by touching him — an act of compassion that restores both body and dignity. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites us to receive His touch and extend it to others.<br>
🎯 Exercise:<br>
Reach Out — Extend compassion to someone today through presence, touch, or intentional care.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day54mark14045touchedbycompassion" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a><br>
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  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In Mark 1:40–45, Jesus heals a man with leprosy by touching him — an act of compassion that restores both body and dignity. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites us to receive His touch and extend it to others.<br>
🎯 Exercise:<br>
Reach Out — Extend compassion to someone today through presence, touch, or intentional care.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day54mark14045touchedbycompassion" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a><br>
⭐️<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-minute-disciple-daily-devotional-podcast/id1598029074" rel="nofollow">Review</a><br>
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  </itunes:summary>
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<item>
  <title>Episode 260: Luke 4:42–44 — Sent for This Purpose (Devotional Podcast)</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/260</link>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/10e57e35-7535-481f-b10a-1f1b4a57a9a6.mp3" length="4721736" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>260</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Luke 4:42–44 — Sent for This Purpose (Devotional Podcast)</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Luke 4:42–44 shows Jesus staying focused on His mission, even when people wanted Him to stay. This devotional encourages listeners to step beyond the familiar to follow God’s call.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>6:32</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>In Luke 4:42–44, Jesus leaves the comfort of one town to preach the Good News elsewhere, staying true to His mission. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional challenges us to step beyond what’s familiar to follow God’s call.
🎯 Exercise:
Step Beyond — Take one step outside your comfort zone today for the sake of the Gospel.
📖Follow Along (https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day53luke44244sentforthispurpose)
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</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Luke 4:42–44 devotional, stay on mission, daily devotional podcast, step beyond, gospel of Luke daily study, leaving comfort zone, following God’s call, preaching the Good News, short podcast on Luke 4:42–44, Lectio Divina Luke 4:42–44, daily devotional on God’s mission, how to step out in faith</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>In Luke 4:42–44, Jesus leaves the comfort of one town to preach the Good News elsewhere, staying true to His mission. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional challenges us to step beyond what’s familiar to follow God’s call.<br>
🎯 Exercise:<br>
Step Beyond — Take one step outside your comfort zone today for the sake of the Gospel.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day53luke44244sentforthispurpose" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a><br>
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  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In Luke 4:42–44, Jesus leaves the comfort of one town to preach the Good News elsewhere, staying true to His mission. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional challenges us to step beyond what’s familiar to follow God’s call.<br>
🎯 Exercise:<br>
Step Beyond — Take one step outside your comfort zone today for the sake of the Gospel.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day53luke44244sentforthispurpose" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a><br>
🎁<a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership" rel="nofollow">VIP</a><br>
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  </itunes:summary>
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<item>
  <title>Episode 259: Matthew 4:23–25 — Healing and Hope (Daily Devotional)</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/259</link>
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  <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/fa856982-b0f9-48d7-b972-a39d203f8875.mp3" length="4951665" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>259</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Matthew 4:23–25 — Healing and Hope (Daily Devotional)</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Matthew 4:23–25 shows Jesus bringing truth and healing to every person who came to Him. This devotional challenges listeners to receive His hope and share it with others.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>6:51</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>In Matthew 4:23–25, Jesus travels throughout Galilee teaching the Good News and healing every kind of sickness. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites us to receive His healing and share His hope with others.
🎯 Exercise:
Carry Someone — Pray for someone in need today and take a step to encourage them or point them toward Jesus.
📖Follow Along (https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day52matthew42325healingandhope)
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</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Matthew 4:23–25 devotional, Jesus heals, daily devotional podcast, carry someone to Jesus, gospel of Matthew daily study, Good News of the Kingdom, hope in Christ, healing ministry, short podcast on Matthew 4:23–25, Lectio Divina Matthew 4:23–25, daily devotional on healing, how to share hope in Jesus</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>In Matthew 4:23–25, Jesus travels throughout Galilee teaching the Good News and healing every kind of sickness. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites us to receive His healing and share His hope with others.<br>
🎯 Exercise:<br>
Carry Someone — Pray for someone in need today and take a step to encourage them or point them toward Jesus.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day52matthew42325healingandhope" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a><br>
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  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In Matthew 4:23–25, Jesus travels throughout Galilee teaching the Good News and healing every kind of sickness. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites us to receive His healing and share His hope with others.<br>
🎯 Exercise:<br>
Carry Someone — Pray for someone in need today and take a step to encourage them or point them toward Jesus.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day52matthew42325healingandhope" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a><br>
🎁<a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership" rel="nofollow">VIP</a><br>
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  </itunes:summary>
</item>
<item>
  <title>Episode 258: Mark 1:35–39 – Solitary with the Father (Daily Devotional)</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/258</link>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/733df6a7-f44d-4ef0-8b26-104657ec981b.mp3" length="5105736" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>258</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Mark 1:35–39 – Solitary with the Father (Daily Devotional)</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Mark 1:35–39 shows Jesus seeking solitude with the Father. This devotional encourages listeners to find their own quiet place for prayer and clarity.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>7:04</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>In this 2 Minute Disciple daily devotional, we read Mark 1:35–39, where Jesus rises early to pray in a solitary place before continuing His mission. This short Christian devotional invites you to seek quiet time with the Father to find clarity, purpose, and strength.
🎯 Exercise – Find Your Place: Spend a few minutes alone with God in a quiet spot today.
Slow down, meet Jesus in Scripture, and follow His example of withdrawing to pray.
📖Follow Along (https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day51mark13539solitarywiththefather)
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</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Mark 1:35–39 devotional, solitary prayer, daily devotional podcast, time with God , gospel of Mark daily study, quiet time, clarity in mission, seeking God early , short podcast on Mark 1:35–39, Lectio Divina Mark 1:35–39, daily devotional on prayer, how to find quiet time with God</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>In this 2 Minute Disciple daily devotional, we read Mark 1:35–39, where Jesus rises early to pray in a solitary place before continuing His mission. This short Christian devotional invites you to seek quiet time with the Father to find clarity, purpose, and strength.</p>

<p>🎯 Exercise – Find Your Place: Spend a few minutes alone with God in a quiet spot today.</p>

<p>Slow down, meet Jesus in Scripture, and follow His example of withdrawing to pray.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day51mark13539solitarywiththefather" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a><br>
🎁<a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership" rel="nofollow">VIP</a><br>
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  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In this 2 Minute Disciple daily devotional, we read Mark 1:35–39, where Jesus rises early to pray in a solitary place before continuing His mission. This short Christian devotional invites you to seek quiet time with the Father to find clarity, purpose, and strength.</p>

<p>🎯 Exercise – Find Your Place: Spend a few minutes alone with God in a quiet spot today.</p>

<p>Slow down, meet Jesus in Scripture, and follow His example of withdrawing to pray.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day51mark13539solitarywiththefather" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a><br>
🎁<a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership" rel="nofollow">VIP</a><br>
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  </itunes:summary>
</item>
<item>
  <title>Episode 257: Luke 4:38–41 – Everyone Who Came (Daily Devotional)</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/257</link>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/333482a4-d102-4f14-b3cf-d14df1f2d41d.mp3" length="4255784" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>257</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Luke 4:38–41 – Everyone Who Came (Daily Devotional)</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Luke 4:38–41 shows Jesus welcoming and healing everyone who came to Him. This devotional urges listeners to help bring others to Him.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>5:53</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>In this 2 Minute Disciple daily devotional, we walk through Luke 4:38–41, where Jesus heals Simon’s mother‑in‑law and every person brought to Him that evening. This short devotional challenges us to bring others to Jesus for His healing touch and hope.
🎯 Exercise – Bring Someone: Pray for someone who needs Jesus’ touch today, and take one step to encourage or support them.
Slow down, listen to Scripture, and ask Jesus whom He’s inviting you to bring to Him.
📖Follow Along (https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day50luke43841everyonewhocame)
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⭐️Review (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-minute-disciple-daily-devotional-podcast/id1598029074)
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Luke 4:38–41 devotional, bring someone to Jesus, daily devotional podcast, Jesus heals everyone, gospel of Luke daily study, intercessory prayer, encouragement, helping others meet Jesus, short podcast on Luke 4:38–41, Lectio Divina Luke 4:38–41, daily devotional on bringing people to Jesus, how to pray for others in need</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>In this 2 Minute Disciple daily devotional, we walk through Luke 4:38–41, where Jesus heals Simon’s mother‑in‑law and every person brought to Him that evening. This short devotional challenges us to bring others to Jesus for His healing touch and hope.</p>

<p>🎯 Exercise – Bring Someone: Pray for someone who needs Jesus’ touch today, and take one step to encourage or support them.</p>

<p>Slow down, listen to Scripture, and ask Jesus whom He’s inviting you to bring to Him.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day50luke43841everyonewhocame" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a><br>
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  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In this 2 Minute Disciple daily devotional, we walk through Luke 4:38–41, where Jesus heals Simon’s mother‑in‑law and every person brought to Him that evening. This short devotional challenges us to bring others to Jesus for His healing touch and hope.</p>

<p>🎯 Exercise – Bring Someone: Pray for someone who needs Jesus’ touch today, and take one step to encourage or support them.</p>

<p>Slow down, listen to Scripture, and ask Jesus whom He’s inviting you to bring to Him.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day50luke43841everyonewhocame" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a><br>
🎁<a href="https://studio.buymeacoffee.com/membership" rel="nofollow">VIP</a><br>
⭐️<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-minute-disciple-daily-devotional-podcast/id1598029074" rel="nofollow">Review</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
</item>
<item>
  <title>Episode 256: Matthew 8:14–17 – He Took Our Burden (Daily Devotional)</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/256</link>
  <guid isPermaLink="false">98486a7b-99e8-4088-b57e-db0a99324782</guid>
  <pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/98486a7b-99e8-4088-b57e-db0a99324782.mp3" length="4429583" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>256</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Matthew 8:14–17 – He Took Our Burden (Daily Devotional)</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Matthew 8:14–17 shows Jesus carrying sickness and burdens. This devotional encourages listeners to give Him what feels too heavy to carry alone.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>6:08</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>In this 2 Minute Disciple daily devotional, we read Matthew 8:14–17, where Jesus heals Peter’s mother‑in‑law and fulfills Isaiah’s prophecy that He would carry our sicknesses and burdens. This short Christian devotional invites you to lay your burdens down and trust Jesus to carry what feels too heavy.
🎯 Exercise – Lay It Down: Write down a burden you’ve been carrying, pray over it, and give it to Jesus.
Slow down, hear the Scripture, and let Jesus take the weight you were never meant to carry alone.
📖Follow Along (https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day49matthew81417hetookourburden)
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</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Matthew 8:14–17 devotional, Jesus carries our burdens, daily devotional podcast, lay it down, gospel of Matthew daily study, healing touch, giving burdens to God, prophecy fulfilled, short podcast on Matthew 8:14–17, Lectio Divina Matthew 8:14–17, daily devotional on burdens, how to give your worries to Jesus</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>In this 2 Minute Disciple daily devotional, we read Matthew 8:14–17, where Jesus heals Peter’s mother‑in‑law and fulfills Isaiah’s prophecy that He would carry our sicknesses and burdens. This short Christian devotional invites you to lay your burdens down and trust Jesus to carry what feels too heavy.</p>

<p>🎯 Exercise – Lay It Down: Write down a burden you’ve been carrying, pray over it, and give it to Jesus.</p>

<p>Slow down, hear the Scripture, and let Jesus take the weight you were never meant to carry alone.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day49matthew81417hetookourburden" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a><br>
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  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In this 2 Minute Disciple daily devotional, we read Matthew 8:14–17, where Jesus heals Peter’s mother‑in‑law and fulfills Isaiah’s prophecy that He would carry our sicknesses and burdens. This short Christian devotional invites you to lay your burdens down and trust Jesus to carry what feels too heavy.</p>

<p>🎯 Exercise – Lay It Down: Write down a burden you’ve been carrying, pray over it, and give it to Jesus.</p>

<p>Slow down, hear the Scripture, and let Jesus take the weight you were never meant to carry alone.</p>

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  <title>Episode 255: Episode 48 — Mark 1:29–34 — Jesus in the House</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/255</link>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/4ba12b4a-89dc-47d7-a2dd-1ee0fc989b7c.mp3" length="4855764" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>255</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Episode 48 — Mark 1:29–34 — Jesus in the House</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle> Mark 1:29–34 shows Jesus bringing healing into a home and hope to a crowd. This devotional encourages listeners to invite Him into their personal spaces.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>6:43</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>In Mark 1:29–34, Jesus heals Simon’s mother-in-law and ministers to a crowd gathered at the door. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional reminds us to invite Jesus into the personal spaces of our lives and watch Him work.
🎯 Exercise:
Open the Door — Welcome Jesus into a specific area of your life today, and extend that welcome to someone else.
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</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Mark 1:29–34 devotional, Jesus heals, daily devotional podcast, open the door to Jesus, gospel of Mark daily study, healing touch, invite Jesus in, ministry at home, short podcast on Mark 1:29–34, Lectio Divina Mark 1:29–34, daily devotional on healing, how to invite Jesus into your life</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>In Mark 1:29–34, Jesus heals Simon’s mother-in-law and ministers to a crowd gathered at the door. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional reminds us to invite Jesus into the personal spaces of our lives and watch Him work.<br>
🎯 Exercise:<br>
Open the Door — Welcome Jesus into a specific area of your life today, and extend that welcome to someone else.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day48mark12934jesusinthehouse" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a><br>
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  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In Mark 1:29–34, Jesus heals Simon’s mother-in-law and ministers to a crowd gathered at the door. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional reminds us to invite Jesus into the personal spaces of our lives and watch Him work.<br>
🎯 Exercise:<br>
Open the Door — Welcome Jesus into a specific area of your life today, and extend that welcome to someone else.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day48mark12934jesusinthehouse" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a><br>
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  </itunes:summary>
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  <title>Episode 254: Episode 47 — Luke 4:31–37 — Authority Over Darkness</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/254</link>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/c52ed33b-2529-40f2-a578-0d8b3d823ce1.mp3" length="5319248" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>254</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Episode 47 — Luke 4:31–37 — Authority Over Darkness</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Luke 4:31–37 shows Jesus’ authority over darkness. This devotional encourages listeners to trust His power in their own battles.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>7:22</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>In Luke 4:31–37, Jesus demonstrates His authority over evil spirits, setting a man free with a single command. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional reminds us that the same authority is at work in our lives today.
🎯 Exercise: Speak His Name — When fear or discouragement comes, say aloud: “Jesus, You are Lord over this.”
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</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Luke 4:31–37 devotional, authority of Jesus, daily devotional podcast, freedom in Christ, gospel of Luke daily study, spiritual warfare, Jesus casts out demons, power over darkness, short podcast on Luke 4:31–37, Lectio Divina Luke 4:31–37, daily devotional on Jesus’ authority, how to trust God in spiritual battles</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>In Luke 4:31–37, Jesus demonstrates His authority over evil spirits, setting a man free with a single command. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional reminds us that the same authority is at work in our lives today.<br>
🎯 Exercise: Speak His Name — When fear or discouragement comes, say aloud: “Jesus, You are Lord over this.”</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day47luke43137authorityoverdarkness" rel="nofollow">Follow Along </a><br>
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  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In Luke 4:31–37, Jesus demonstrates His authority over evil spirits, setting a man free with a single command. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional reminds us that the same authority is at work in our lives today.<br>
🎯 Exercise: Speak His Name — When fear or discouragement comes, say aloud: “Jesus, You are Lord over this.”</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day47luke43137authorityoverdarkness" rel="nofollow">Follow Along </a><br>
🎁<a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership" rel="nofollow">VIP</a><br>
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  </itunes:summary>
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  <title>Episode 253: Episode 46 — Luke 5:1–11— From Nets to Mission</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/253</link>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cf489c95-6917-4da9-ace6-d66ad20c121f.mp3" length="5727346" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>253</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Episode 46 — Luke 5:1–11— From Nets to Mission</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Luke 5:1–11 shows obedience leading to abundance and mission. This devotional challenges listeners to trust Jesus in areas of disappointment and go deeper in faith.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>7:56</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>In Luke 5:1–11, Peter obeys Jesus’ command to go deeper and experiences abundance — then leaves everything to follow Him. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites us to trust Jesus in areas of disappointment and “Go Deeper” in faith today.
🎯 Exercise:
Go Deeper — Identify an area of disappointment or emptiness in your life. Invite Jesus into it, and take one intentional step in faith today.
📖Follow Along (https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day46luke5111fromnetstomission)
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</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Luke 5:1–11 devotional, go deeper, daily devotional podcast, fishing for people, gospel of Luke daily study, obedience to Jesus, mission calling, trusting God after disappointment, short podcast on Luke 5:1–11, Lectio Divina Luke 5:1–11, daily devotional on mission, how to trust God in hard seasons</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>In Luke 5:1–11, Peter obeys Jesus’ command to go deeper and experiences abundance — then leaves everything to follow Him. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites us to trust Jesus in areas of disappointment and “Go Deeper” in faith today.</p>

<h3>🎯 Exercise:</h3>

<p><strong>Go Deeper</strong> — Identify an area of disappointment or emptiness in your life. Invite Jesus into it, and take one intentional step in faith today.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day46luke5111fromnetstomission" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a><br>
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  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In Luke 5:1–11, Peter obeys Jesus’ command to go deeper and experiences abundance — then leaves everything to follow Him. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites us to trust Jesus in areas of disappointment and “Go Deeper” in faith today.</p>

<h3>🎯 Exercise:</h3>

<p><strong>Go Deeper</strong> — Identify an area of disappointment or emptiness in your life. Invite Jesus into it, and take one intentional step in faith today.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day46luke5111fromnetstomission" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a><br>
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  </itunes:summary>
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  <title>Episode 252: Episode 45 — Matthew 4:18–22 — Immediately</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/252</link>
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  <pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/3f9bdc2a-841d-4662-97fa-b1585a64c3a0.mp3" length="4699029" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>252</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Episode 45 — Matthew 4:18–22 — Immediately</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Matthew 4:18–22 emphasizes immediate obedience to Jesus’ call. This devotional urges listeners to take a step toward God’s call today without delay.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>6:30</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>In Matthew 4:18–22, the first disciples immediately leave their nets to follow Jesus. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional challenges us to respond to God’s call without delay, taking a “Step Now” toward obedience today.
🎯 Exercise:
Step Now— Identify an area where you’ve been delaying obedience to God’s call. Take one concrete step toward it today, trusting Him with the outcome.
📖Follow Along (https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day45matthew41822immediately)
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</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Matthew 4:18–22 devotional, immediate obedience, daily devotional podcast, step now, gospel of Matthew daily study, discipleship call, leaving nets, following Jesus immediately, short podcast on Matthew 4:18–22, Lectio Divina Matthew 4:18–22, daily devotional on obedience, how to follow Jesus now</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>In Matthew 4:18–22, the first disciples immediately leave their nets to follow Jesus. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional challenges us to respond to God’s call without delay, taking a “Step Now” toward obedience today.</p>

<h3>🎯 Exercise:</h3>

<p><strong>Step Now</strong>— Identify an area where you’ve been delaying obedience to God’s call. Take one concrete step toward it today, trusting Him with the outcome.<br>
📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day45matthew41822immediately" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a><br>
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  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In Matthew 4:18–22, the first disciples immediately leave their nets to follow Jesus. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional challenges us to respond to God’s call without delay, taking a “Step Now” toward obedience today.</p>

<h3>🎯 Exercise:</h3>

<p><strong>Step Now</strong>— Identify an area where you’ve been delaying obedience to God’s call. Take one concrete step toward it today, trusting Him with the outcome.<br>
📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day45matthew41822immediately" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a><br>
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  </itunes:summary>
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  <title>Episode 251: Episode 44 — Mark 1:16–20 — Called to Follow</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/251</link>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/bd201054-fb64-46da-add6-64c6a4f57d0f.mp3" length="5414674" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>251</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Episode 44 — Mark 1:16–20 — Called to Follow</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Mark 1:16–20 shows the disciples leaving their nets immediately to follow Jesus. This devotional challenges listeners to lay down distractions and comforts to fully follow Him.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>7:30</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>In Mark 1:16–20, Jesus calls His first disciples in the middle of their ordinary workday. With no hesitation, they drop their nets, leave behind everything familiar, and follow Him into the unknown. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites you to step into that moment, feel the weight of the choice, and take your own step of faith by “dropping your net” today.
🎯 Exercise: Drop Your Net — Write down one distraction or comfort that’s keeping you from fully following Jesus. Tear it up or throw it away as a symbol of letting go.
📖Follow Along (https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day44mark11620calledtofollow)
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</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Mark 1:16–20 devotional, called to follow, daily devotional podcast, drop your net, gospel of Mark daily study, discipleship call, immediate obedience, leaving nets behind, short podcast on Mark 1:16–20, Lectio Divina Mark 1:16–20, daily devotional on following Jesus, how to leave behind distractions for God</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>In Mark 1:16–20, Jesus calls His first disciples in the middle of their ordinary workday. With no hesitation, they drop their nets, leave behind everything familiar, and follow Him into the unknown. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites you to step into that moment, feel the weight of the choice, and take your own step of faith by “dropping your net” today.</p>

<p>🎯 Exercise: Drop Your Net — Write down one distraction or comfort that’s keeping you from fully following Jesus. Tear it up or throw it away as a symbol of letting go.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day44mark11620calledtofollow" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a><br>
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  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In Mark 1:16–20, Jesus calls His first disciples in the middle of their ordinary workday. With no hesitation, they drop their nets, leave behind everything familiar, and follow Him into the unknown. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites you to step into that moment, feel the weight of the choice, and take your own step of faith by “dropping your net” today.</p>

<p>🎯 Exercise: Drop Your Net — Write down one distraction or comfort that’s keeping you from fully following Jesus. Tear it up or throw it away as a symbol of letting go.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day44mark11620calledtofollow" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a><br>
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  </itunes:summary>
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<item>
  <title>Episode 250: Episode 43 — Matthew 4:13–16 — Light in the Darkness</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/250</link>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/185da4e0-1829-4fab-9cf4-709e2edac005.mp3" length="4786037" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>250</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Episode 43 — Matthew 4:13–16 — Light in the Darkness</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Matthew 4:13–16 reveals Jesus as the great light in dark places. This devotional challenges listeners to receive His light and reflect it through everyday acts of kindness.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>6:37</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>In Matthew 4:13–16, Jesus fulfills Isaiah’s prophecy as the great light shining in the darkness. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites us to let His light shine into our lives and reflect it to others through even the smallest acts of kindness.
🎯 Exercise: Acts of Kindness — Pick up something someone drops today. It may seem small, but it’s a tangible way to reflect Jesus’ light. Offer a kind word or smile as you help. If the opportunity arises, let them know you wanted to brighten their day because God’s light has brightened yours. These small mom ents can open doors for bigger conversations about the source of that light.
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</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Matthew 4:13–16 devotional, light in darkness, daily devotional podcast, prophecy fulfilled, gospel of Matthew daily study, shine God’s light, hope in Christ, small acts of kindness, short podcast on Matthew 4:13–16, Lectio Divina Matthew 4:13–16, daily devotional on God’s light, how to reflect Christ’s light</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>In Matthew 4:13–16, Jesus fulfills Isaiah’s prophecy as the great light shining in the darkness. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites us to let His light shine into our lives and reflect it to others through even the smallest acts of kindness.<br>
🎯 Exercise: Acts of Kindness — Pick up something someone drops today. It may seem small, but it’s a tangible way to reflect Jesus’ light. Offer a kind word or smile as you help. If the opportunity arises, let them know you wanted to brighten their day because God’s light has brightened yours. These small mom ents can open doors for bigger conversations about the source of that light.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day43matthew41316lightinthedarkness" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a><br>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In Matthew 4:13–16, Jesus fulfills Isaiah’s prophecy as the great light shining in the darkness. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites us to let His light shine into our lives and reflect it to others through even the smallest acts of kindness.<br>
🎯 Exercise: Acts of Kindness — Pick up something someone drops today. It may seem small, but it’s a tangible way to reflect Jesus’ light. Offer a kind word or smile as you help. If the opportunity arises, let them know you wanted to brighten their day because God’s light has brightened yours. These small mom ents can open doors for bigger conversations about the source of that light.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day43matthew41316lightinthedarkness" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a><br>
🎙️<a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership" rel="nofollow">VIP </a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
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<item>
  <title>Episode 249: Episode 42 — John 4:46–54 — Faith That Acts</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/249</link>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:45:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/c87cc511-f33d-4ac1-846c-2c7b0b26150c.mp3" length="5647411" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>249</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Episode 42 — John 4:46–54 — Faith That Acts</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle> John 4:46–54 shows faith in action as a father obeys Jesus before seeing the miracle. This devotional urges listeners to trust God’s word fully.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>7:49</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>In John 4:46–54, a father believes Jesus’ words and acts before seeing the miracle. This devotional challenges us to trust and obey God’s word without waiting for proof.
🎯 Exercise:
Spiritual Awareness — Invite God into a task before you begin.
📖Follow Along (https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day42john44654taiththatacts)
🎙️VIP (https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership) 
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>John 4:46–54 devotional, faith in action, daily devotional podcast, trusting God’s word, gospel of John daily study, obedience before proof, healing miracle, belief without sight, short podcast on John 4:46–54, Lectio Divina John 4:46–54, daily devotional on faith, how to trust God’s word</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>In John 4:46–54, a father believes Jesus’ words and acts before seeing the miracle. This devotional challenges us to trust and obey God’s word without waiting for proof.<br>
🎯 Exercise:<br>
Spiritual Awareness — Invite God into a task before you begin.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day42john44654taiththatacts" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a><br>
🎙️<a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership" rel="nofollow">VIP</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In John 4:46–54, a father believes Jesus’ words and acts before seeing the miracle. This devotional challenges us to trust and obey God’s word without waiting for proof.<br>
🎯 Exercise:<br>
Spiritual Awareness — Invite God into a task before you begin.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day42john44654taiththatacts" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a><br>
🎙️<a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership" rel="nofollow">VIP</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
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<item>
  <title>Episode 247:  Episode 40 — John 4:32–35 — Food You Don’t Know About</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/247</link>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/54c5d68c-f5e9-4930-8473-2d0d579094d0.mp3" length="4192913" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>247</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title> Episode 40 — John 4:32–35 — Food You Don’t Know About</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>John 4:32–35 teaches that spiritual nourishment comes from obedience to God’s mission. This devotional challenges listeners to act now because the harvest is ready.
</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>5:48</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>In John 4:32–35, Jesus reveals that His nourishment comes from doing God’s will. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites us to wake up to the harvest around us and find joy in obedience.
🎯 Exercise:
Worship &amp;amp; Gratitude — Write down three things God has done for you lately and keep them close as a reminder.
📖Follow Along (https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day40john43235foodyoudontknowabout)
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>John 4:32–35 devotional, doing God’s will, daily devotional podcast, ripe harvest, gospel of John daily study, spiritual nourishment, mission readiness, obedience to God, short podcast on John 4:32–35, Lectio Divina John 4:32–35, daily devotional on mission, how to step into God’s harvest</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>In John 4:32–35, Jesus reveals that His nourishment comes from doing God’s will. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites us to wake up to the harvest around us and find joy in obedience.<br>
🎯 Exercise:<br>
Worship &amp; Gratitude — Write down three things God has done for you lately and keep them close as a reminder.<br>
📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day40john43235foodyoudontknowabout" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In John 4:32–35, Jesus reveals that His nourishment comes from doing God’s will. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites us to wake up to the harvest around us and find joy in obedience.<br>
🎯 Exercise:<br>
Worship &amp; Gratitude — Write down three things God has done for you lately and keep them close as a reminder.<br>
📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day40john43235foodyoudontknowabout" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
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<item>
  <title>Episode 246: Episode 39 — John 4:27–31 — Leaving the Jar Behind</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/246</link>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/62209881-4ee6-486b-980e-6a0b99bd718a.mp3" length="4814700" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>246</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Episode 39 — John 4:27–31 — Leaving the Jar Behind</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle> John 4:27–31 tells of the Samaritan woman leaving her jar to share her encounter with Jesus. This devotional challenges listeners to let go of distractions and run toward Christ.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>6:40</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>In John 4:27–31, the Samaritan woman leaves her water jar to tell her village about Jesus. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites us to consider what we might need to leave behind to follow Him fully.
🎯 Exercise:
Scripture Reminder — Write a verse from today’s reading on a sticky note and place it where you’ll see it often.
📖Follow Along (https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day39john42731leavingthejarbehind) 
🎙️VIP (https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership)
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>John 4:27–31 devotional, Samaritan woman, daily devotional podcast, leaving the water jar, gospel of John daily study, encounter with Jesus, sharing faith, letting go of distractions, short podcast on John 4:27–31, Lectio Divina John 4:27–31, daily devotional on following Jesus, how to share your testimony</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>In John 4:27–31, the Samaritan woman leaves her water jar to tell her village about Jesus. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites us to consider what we might need to leave behind to follow Him fully.<br>
🎯 Exercise:<br>
Scripture Reminder — Write a verse from today’s reading on a sticky note and place it where you’ll see it often.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day39john42731leavingthejarbehind" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a> </p>

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  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In John 4:27–31, the Samaritan woman leaves her water jar to tell her village about Jesus. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites us to consider what we might need to leave behind to follow Him fully.<br>
🎯 Exercise:<br>
Scripture Reminder — Write a verse from today’s reading on a sticky note and place it where you’ll see it often.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day39john42731leavingthejarbehind" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a> </p>

<p>🎙️<a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership" rel="nofollow">VIP</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
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<item>
  <title>Episode 245: Episode 38 — John 4:20–26 — Worship in Spirit and Truth</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/245</link>
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  <pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/65379a00-753c-4568-aec6-423e9eaa2791.mp3" length="5277341" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>245</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Episode 38 — John 4:20–26 — Worship in Spirit and Truth</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle> John 4:20–26 reveals Jesus as the Messiah and teaches that true worship is in spirit and truth. This devotional calls listeners to see Jesus in their midst and respond in worship.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>7:18</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>In John 4:20–26, Jesus tells the Samaritan woman that true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth — and then reveals, “I Am the Messiah!” This 2 Minute Disciple devotional urges us to recognize that Jesus is right here with us, inviting us to worship Him wholeheartedly.
🎯 Exercise:
Carry the Load — Help someone carry a heavy load today as a practical act of love.
📖Follow Along (https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day38john42026worshipinspiritandtruth)
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>John 4:20–26 devotional, worship in spirit and truth, daily devotional podcast, Jesus the Messiah, gospel of John daily study, Samaritan woman conversation, true worshipers, presence of Jesus, short podcast on John 4:20–26, Lectio Divina John 4:20–26, daily devotional on worship, how Jesus reveals Himself as Messiah</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>In John 4:20–26, Jesus tells the Samaritan woman that true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth — and then reveals, “I Am the Messiah!” This 2 Minute Disciple devotional urges us to recognize that Jesus is right here with us, inviting us to worship Him wholeheartedly.<br>
🎯 Exercise:<br>
Carry the Load — Help someone carry a heavy load today as a practical act of love.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day38john42026worshipinspiritandtruth" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In John 4:20–26, Jesus tells the Samaritan woman that true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth — and then reveals, “I Am the Messiah!” This 2 Minute Disciple devotional urges us to recognize that Jesus is right here with us, inviting us to worship Him wholeheartedly.<br>
🎯 Exercise:<br>
Carry the Load — Help someone carry a heavy load today as a practical act of love.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day38john42026worshipinspiritandtruth" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
</item>
<item>
  <title>Episode 243: Episode 37 — John 4:11–19 — Beyond the Surface</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/243</link>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/457df0c8-19e8-46f6-b298-3f8770dc6f22.mp3" length="4909328" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>243</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Episode 37 — John 4:11–19 — Beyond the Surface</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>John 4:11–19 captures Jesus’ deep conversation with the Samaritan woman, moving beyond small talk to address her heart. This devotional encourages listeners to let Jesus speak to their true condition.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>6:48</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>In John 4:11–19, Jesus speaks of living water that becomes a bubbling spring within, giving eternal life. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional reminds us that Jesus loves to go beyond surface conversations, revealing our true condition so we can be healed.
🎯 Exercise:
Prayer in the Moment — Before a conversation today, pray for words that encourage and build up.
 📖 Follow Along (https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day37john41119beyondthesurface)
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>John 4:11–19 devotional, living water, daily devotional podcast, Jesus reveals the heart, gospel of John daily study, Samaritan woman encounter, eternal life, spiritual transformation, short podcast on John 4:11–19, Lectio Divina John 4:11–19, daily devotional on living water, how Jesus reveals our true condition</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>In John 4:11–19, Jesus speaks of living water that becomes a bubbling spring within, giving eternal life. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional reminds us that Jesus loves to go beyond surface conversations, revealing our true condition so we can be healed.<br>
🎯 Exercise:<br>
Prayer in the Moment — Before a conversation today, pray for words that encourage and build up.</p>

<p>📖 <a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day37john41119beyondthesurface" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In John 4:11–19, Jesus speaks of living water that becomes a bubbling spring within, giving eternal life. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional reminds us that Jesus loves to go beyond surface conversations, revealing our true condition so we can be healed.<br>
🎯 Exercise:<br>
Prayer in the Moment — Before a conversation today, pray for words that encourage and build up.</p>

<p>📖 <a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day37john41119beyondthesurface" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
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<item>
  <title>Episode 241: Episode 35 — John 3:29–36 — Bringing Jesus Into Focus</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/241</link>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/0c68c9a8-105d-4621-9800-8f0432a5e889.mp3" length="4336482" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>241</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Episode 35 — John 3:29–36 — Bringing Jesus Into Focus</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>John 3:29–36 emphasizes the supremacy of Jesus and the joy of making Him our focus. This devotional encourages listeners to shift attention from themselves to Christ and find joy in His greatness.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>6:00</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>In John 3:29–36, John the Baptist declares, “He must become greater and greater, and I must become less and less.” This 2 Minute Disciple devotional calls us to bring Jesus into focus in our lives and let ourselves fade into the background, making Him the center of attention.
🎯 Exercise:
Encouragement Text — Send a quick text to someone today to lift their spirits and remind them of God’s love.
📖Follow Along (https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-35-john-3-29-36-bringing-jesus-into-focus) 
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>John 3:29–36 devotional, He must become greater, daily devotional podcast, focus on Jesus, gospel of John daily study, John the Baptist testimony, humility in ministry, eternal life in Christ, short podcast on John 3:29–36, Lectio Divina John 3:29–36, daily devotional on focusing on Jesus, how to make Jesus greater in my life</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>In John 3:29–36, John the Baptist declares, “He must become greater and greater, and I must become less and less.” This 2 Minute Disciple devotional calls us to bring Jesus into focus in our lives and let ourselves fade into the background, making Him the center of attention.</p>

<p>🎯 Exercise:<br>
Encouragement Text — Send a quick text to someone today to lift their spirits and remind them of God’s love.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-35-john-3-29-36-bringing-jesus-into-focus" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In John 3:29–36, John the Baptist declares, “He must become greater and greater, and I must become less and less.” This 2 Minute Disciple devotional calls us to bring Jesus into focus in our lives and let ourselves fade into the background, making Him the center of attention.</p>

<p>🎯 Exercise:<br>
Encouragement Text — Send a quick text to someone today to lift their spirits and remind them of God’s love.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-35-john-3-29-36-bringing-jesus-into-focus" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
</item>
<item>
  <title>Episode 240: Episode 34 — John 3:22–28 — Knowing Your Role in God’s Kingdom</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/240</link>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
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  <itunes:episode>240</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Episode 34 — John 3:22–28 — Knowing Your Role in God’s Kingdom</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>John 3:22–28 shows John the Baptist’s humility and clarity about his mission to prepare the way for Jesus. This devotional invites listeners to reflect on their role in God’s kingdom and to faithfully live it out.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>6:40</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>In John 3:22–28, John the Baptist reminds his disciples that his role is to prepare the way for Jesus, not to overshadow Him. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional encourages us to embrace the unique role God has given us in His kingdom and to execute it faithfully for His glory.
🎯 Exercise:
Chew on God’s Word — Today, meditate on the phrase: “No one can receive anything unless God gives it from heaven.” Let your thoughts return to this truth throughout your day.
📖Follow Along (https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-34-john-3-22-28-knowing-your-role-in-god-s-kingdom) 
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  <itunes:keywords>John 3:22–28 devotional, John the Baptist humility, daily devotional podcast, role in God’s kingdom, gospel of John daily study, preparing the way for Jesus, God-given calling, ministry roles, short podcast on John 3:22–28, Lectio Divina John 3:22–28, daily devotional on serving God’s kingdom, how to know your role in God’s plan</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In John 3:22–28, John the Baptist reminds his disciples that his role is to prepare the way for Jesus, not to overshadow Him. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional encourages us to embrace the unique role God has given us in His kingdom and to execute it faithfully for His glory.</p>

<p>🎯 Exercise:<br>
Chew on God’s Word — Today, meditate on the phrase: “No one can receive anything unless God gives it from heaven.” Let your thoughts return to this truth throughout your day.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-34-john-3-22-28-knowing-your-role-in-god-s-kingdom" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In John 3:22–28, John the Baptist reminds his disciples that his role is to prepare the way for Jesus, not to overshadow Him. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional encourages us to embrace the unique role God has given us in His kingdom and to execute it faithfully for His glory.</p>

<p>🎯 Exercise:<br>
Chew on God’s Word — Today, meditate on the phrase: “No one can receive anything unless God gives it from heaven.” Let your thoughts return to this truth throughout your day.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-34-john-3-22-28-knowing-your-role-in-god-s-kingdom" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 239: Episode 33 — John 3:14–21 — Stepping Into the Light</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/239</link>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
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  <itunes:episode>239</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Episode 33 — John 3:14–21 — Stepping Into the Light</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>John 3:14–21 reveals God’s deep love through the gift of His Son, calling believers into the light where forgiveness and eternal life are found. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional encourages listeners to choose God over sin and to reflect His light in everyday life.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>7:30</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>In John 3:14–21, Jesus explains that just as Moses lifted up the bronze snake in the wilderness, the Son of Man must be lifted up so that all who believe may have eternal life. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites us to step into the light — allowing our sins to be exposed, forgiven, and replaced with Christ’s righteousness — and reminds us that God’s love is the reason He sent His Son to save the world, not condemn it.
🎯 Exercise: Light Your World — Whenever you enter a room today, smile at the first person you see. A genuine smile can warm hearts and change the atmosphere. Let this simple act be a way you share the light of Christ.
📖Follow Along (https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-33-john-3-14-21-stepping-into-the-light)
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>John 3:14–21 devotional, God’s love, eternal life, daily devotional podcast, gospel of John daily study, Jesus lifted up, light vs. darkness, forgiveness in Christ, short podcast on John 3:14–21, Lectio Divina John 3:14–21, daily devotional on God’s love, how Jesus calls us into the light, Christian reflection on eternal life</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In John 3:14–21, Jesus explains that just as Moses lifted up the bronze snake in the wilderness, the Son of Man must be lifted up so that all who believe may have eternal life. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites us to step into the light — allowing our sins to be exposed, forgiven, and replaced with Christ’s righteousness — and reminds us that God’s love is the reason He sent His Son to save the world, not condemn it.<br>
🎯 Exercise: Light Your World — Whenever you enter a room today, smile at the first person you see. A genuine smile can warm hearts and change the atmosphere. Let this simple act be a way you share the light of Christ.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-33-john-3-14-21-stepping-into-the-light" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In John 3:14–21, Jesus explains that just as Moses lifted up the bronze snake in the wilderness, the Son of Man must be lifted up so that all who believe may have eternal life. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites us to step into the light — allowing our sins to be exposed, forgiven, and replaced with Christ’s righteousness — and reminds us that God’s love is the reason He sent His Son to save the world, not condemn it.<br>
🎯 Exercise: Light Your World — Whenever you enter a room today, smile at the first person you see. A genuine smile can warm hearts and change the atmosphere. Let this simple act be a way you share the light of Christ.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-33-john-3-14-21-stepping-into-the-light" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 238: Episode 32 — John 3:1–8 — Born Again by the Spirit</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/238</link>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
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  <itunes:episode>238</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Episode 32 — John 3:1–8 — Born Again by the Spirit</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>John 3:1–8 records Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus about being born again by the Spirit. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional encourages listeners to embrace spiritual rebirth, rely on the Holy Spirit, and live in continuous conversation with God.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>7:32</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>In John 3:1–8, Jesus tells Nicodemus that no one can see the Kingdom of God unless they are born again — not by physical birth, but by the Spirit. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional explores the mystery of spiritual rebirth and invites us to rely fully on the Holy Spirit to transform our hearts and open our eyes to God’s kingdom work.
🎯 Exercise:
Prayer in the Moment — Use the small spaces in your day to whisper a quick prayer. After finishing a task, thank God for helping you complete it. Let every transition be a moment to connect with Him.
📖Follow Along (https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/episode-32-john-3-1-8-born-again-by-the-spirit) 
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>John 3:1–8 devotional, born again by the Spirit, daily devotional podcast, spiritual rebirth, gospel of John daily study, Nicodemus and Jesus, transformation by the Holy Spirit, seeing God’s kingdom, short podcast on John 3:1–8, Lectio Divina John 3:1–8, daily devotional on spiritual rebirth, how to be born again by the Spirit, Christian reflection on God’s kingdom</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>In John 3:1–8, Jesus tells Nicodemus that no one can see the Kingdom of God unless they are born again — not by physical birth, but by the Spirit. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional explores the mystery of spiritual rebirth and invites us to rely fully on the Holy Spirit to transform our hearts and open our eyes to God’s kingdom work.<br>
🎯 Exercise:<br>
Prayer in the Moment — Use the small spaces in your day to whisper a quick prayer. After finishing a task, thank God for helping you complete it. Let every transition be a moment to connect with Him.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/episode-32-john-3-1-8-born-again-by-the-spirit" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In John 3:1–8, Jesus tells Nicodemus that no one can see the Kingdom of God unless they are born again — not by physical birth, but by the Spirit. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional explores the mystery of spiritual rebirth and invites us to rely fully on the Holy Spirit to transform our hearts and open our eyes to God’s kingdom work.<br>
🎯 Exercise:<br>
Prayer in the Moment — Use the small spaces in your day to whisper a quick prayer. After finishing a task, thank God for helping you complete it. Let every transition be a moment to connect with Him.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/episode-32-john-3-1-8-born-again-by-the-spirit" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
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  <title>Episode 236: Episode 31 — John 2:23-25 — God Knows Our Hearts</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/236</link>
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  <pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
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  <itunes:episode>236</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Episode 31 — John 2:23-25 — God Knows Our Hearts</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Explore John 2:23–25 and the comforting yet challenging truth that Jesus knows our hearts completely. Learn how to embrace His transforming work and why rest is a vital spiritual habit for your faith journey.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>5:23</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>In John 2:23–25, many begin to trust in Jesus because of His miracles, yet He doesn’t place His trust in them—He knows what is in every heart. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional challenges us to open our hearts fully to Him, trusting His transforming work in our lives.
🎯 Exercise: Schedule at least ten minutes to rest today. Use this time to recharge your body and spirit so you can serve the Lord with renewed strength.
📖Follow Along (https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-31-john-2-23-25-god-knows-our-hearts) 
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Jesus knows our hearts, John 2:23–25 devotional, Christian rest habits, daily devotional podcast, 2 Minute Disciple, spiritual transformation, slowing down with Jesus, Bible reflection, heart change, Christian meditation.</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>In John 2:23–25, many begin to trust in Jesus because of His miracles, yet He doesn’t place His trust in them—He knows what is in every heart. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional challenges us to open our hearts fully to Him, trusting His transforming work in our lives.</p>

<p>🎯 Exercise: Schedule at least ten minutes to rest today. Use this time to recharge your body and spirit so you can serve the Lord with renewed strength.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-31-john-2-23-25-god-knows-our-hearts" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In John 2:23–25, many begin to trust in Jesus because of His miracles, yet He doesn’t place His trust in them—He knows what is in every heart. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional challenges us to open our hearts fully to Him, trusting His transforming work in our lives.</p>

<p>🎯 Exercise: Schedule at least ten minutes to rest today. Use this time to recharge your body and spirit so you can serve the Lord with renewed strength.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-31-john-2-23-25-god-knows-our-hearts" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
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  <title>Episode 235: Episode 30 – Passion for God’s House (John 2:13–17)</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/235</link>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
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  <itunes:episode>235</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Episode 30 – Passion for God’s House (John 2:13–17)</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Discover the meaning behind Jesus cleansing the Temple in John 2:13–17. Learn why He was so passionate about God’s house and how you can protect the sacred spaces in your own life. Includes a simple spiritual habit to keep your mind fixed on God throughout the day.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>6:48</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>In John 2:13–17, Jesus enters the Temple during Passover and drives out merchants and money changers, showing His deep passion for His Father’s house. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional reminds us to guard the sacred spaces in our lives, keeping them free from distraction so we can meet with God wholeheartedly.
🎯 Exercise: Chew on God’s Word today by meditating on the phrase, “Passion for God’s house will consume me.” Let it shape your thoughts and actions throughout the day.
📖Follow Along (https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-30-john-2-13-17-passion-for-god-s-house) 
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>esus cleanses the Temple, John 2:13–17 devotional, passion for God’s house, Christian meditation, daily devotional podcast, 2 Minute Disciple, spiritual habits, slowing down with Jesus, Bible reflection, sacred space.</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In John 2:13–17, Jesus enters the Temple during Passover and drives out merchants and money changers, showing His deep passion for His Father’s house. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional reminds us to guard the sacred spaces in our lives, keeping them free from distraction so we can meet with God wholeheartedly.</p>

<p>🎯 Exercise: Chew on God’s Word today by meditating on the phrase, “Passion for God’s house will consume me.” Let it shape your thoughts and actions throughout the day.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-30-john-2-13-17-passion-for-god-s-house" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In John 2:13–17, Jesus enters the Temple during Passover and drives out merchants and money changers, showing His deep passion for His Father’s house. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional reminds us to guard the sacred spaces in our lives, keeping them free from distraction so we can meet with God wholeheartedly.</p>

<p>🎯 Exercise: Chew on God’s Word today by meditating on the phrase, “Passion for God’s house will consume me.” Let it shape your thoughts and actions throughout the day.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-30-john-2-13-17-passion-for-god-s-house" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
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  <title>Episode 234: Episode 29 — John 2:1–11 — A Peek at His Glory</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/234</link>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
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  <itunes:episode>234</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Episode 29 — John 2:1–11 — A Peek at His Glory</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>John 2:1–11 records Jesus’ first miracle, revealing His glory and leading His disciples to believe in Him. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional encourages listeners to recognize God’s provision as a glimpse of His glory.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>8:12</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>In John 2:1–11, Jesus performs His first miracle at a wedding in Cana, turning water into wine and revealing His glory. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional reminds us that God often reveals His glory through His provision in our everyday lives — and invites us to respond with belief.
🎯 Exercise: Download the Scripture coloring sheet for 1 Corinthians 16:14 and spend time creating art that helps you meditate on God’s Word.
📖Follow Along (https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-29-john-2-1-11-a-peek-at-his-glory)
🖍️Download Coloring Sheet (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xcxwF1xN08imC9WlSFzATPlT_US1b9IR/view?usp=share_link) 
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>John 2:1–11 devotional, wedding at Cana, daily devotional podcast, God’s provision, gospel of John daily study, Jesus’ first miracle, revealing God’s glory, short podcast on John 2:1–11, Lectio Divina John 2:1–11, daily devotional on God’s provision, how Jesus reveals His glory</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>In John 2:1–11, Jesus performs His first miracle at a wedding in Cana, turning water into wine and revealing His glory. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional reminds us that God often reveals His glory through His provision in our everyday lives — and invites us to respond with belief.<br>
🎯 Exercise: Download the Scripture coloring sheet for 1 Corinthians 16:14 and spend time creating art that helps you meditate on God’s Word.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-29-john-2-1-11-a-peek-at-his-glory" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a></p>

<p>🖍️<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xcxwF1xN08imC9WlSFzATPlT_US1b9IR/view?usp=share_link" rel="nofollow">Download Coloring Sheet</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In John 2:1–11, Jesus performs His first miracle at a wedding in Cana, turning water into wine and revealing His glory. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional reminds us that God often reveals His glory through His provision in our everyday lives — and invites us to respond with belief.<br>
🎯 Exercise: Download the Scripture coloring sheet for 1 Corinthians 16:14 and spend time creating art that helps you meditate on God’s Word.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-29-john-2-1-11-a-peek-at-his-glory" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a></p>

<p>🖍️<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xcxwF1xN08imC9WlSFzATPlT_US1b9IR/view?usp=share_link" rel="nofollow">Download Coloring Sheet</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
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  <title>Episode 233: Episode 28 — John 1:35–51 — Sharing the One You’ve Found</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/233</link>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
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  <itunes:episode>233</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Episode 28 — John 1:35–51 — Sharing the One You’ve Found</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>John 1:43–51 shows Philip joyfully sharing the news about Jesus with Nathanael. This 2 Minute Discipledevotional encourages listeners to share their faith openly, both in person and online, as a way to invite others to meet Jesus.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>7:29</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>In John 1:43–51, Philip meets Jesus and can’t keep it to himself — he invites Nathanael to “come and see.” This 2 Minute Disciple devotional challenges us to share Jesus with others, both in our personal relationships and through our online presence.
🎯 Exercise: Post a short reflection on social media about today’s Scripture and invite others to “come and see” Jesus.
📖Follow Along (https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-28-john-1-35-51-sharing-the-one-you-ve-found) 
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>John 1:43–51 devotional, sharing Jesus, daily devotional podcast, evangelism, gospel of John daily study, come and see, personal testimony, short podcast on John 1:43–51, Lectio Divina John 1:43–51, daily devotional on evangelism, how to share faith online</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In John 1:43–51, Philip meets Jesus and can’t keep it to himself — he invites Nathanael to “come and see.” This 2 Minute Disciple devotional challenges us to share Jesus with others, both in our personal relationships and through our online presence.<br>
🎯 Exercise: Post a short reflection on social media about today’s Scripture and invite others to “come and see” Jesus.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-28-john-1-35-51-sharing-the-one-you-ve-found" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In John 1:43–51, Philip meets Jesus and can’t keep it to himself — he invites Nathanael to “come and see.” This 2 Minute Disciple devotional challenges us to share Jesus with others, both in our personal relationships and through our online presence.<br>
🎯 Exercise: Post a short reflection on social media about today’s Scripture and invite others to “come and see” Jesus.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-28-john-1-35-51-sharing-the-one-you-ve-found" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
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  <title>Episode 232: Episode 27 — Luke 4:22–30 — When Truth Strikes a Nerve</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/232</link>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
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  <itunes:episode>232</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Episode 27 — Luke 4:22–30 — When Truth Strikes a Nerve</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Luke 4:22–30 shows Jesus confronting His hometown with truth they didn’t want to hear. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites listeners to examine their response when God’s Word challenges them.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>6:42</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>In Luke 4:22–30, Jesus speaks truth in His hometown, but it strikes a nerve and leads to anger. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional challenges us to respond to conviction with repentance rather than resistance.
🎯 Exercise: Take 30 seconds mid-day to breathe and remember God’s presence.
📖Follow Along (https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-27-luke-4-22-30-when-truth-strikes-a-nerve) 
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Luke 4:22–30 devotional, truth in love, daily devotional podcast, responding to conviction, gospel of Luke daily study, repentance, God’s presence, short podcast on Luke 4:22–30, Lectio Divina Luke 4:22–30, daily devotional on conviction, how to respond to God’s Word</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>In Luke 4:22–30, Jesus speaks truth in His hometown, but it strikes a nerve and leads to anger. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional challenges us to respond to conviction with repentance rather than resistance.<br>
🎯 Exercise: Take 30 seconds mid-day to breathe and remember God’s presence.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-27-luke-4-22-30-when-truth-strikes-a-nerve" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In Luke 4:22–30, Jesus speaks truth in His hometown, but it strikes a nerve and leads to anger. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional challenges us to respond to conviction with repentance rather than resistance.<br>
🎯 Exercise: Take 30 seconds mid-day to breathe and remember God’s presence.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-27-luke-4-22-30-when-truth-strikes-a-nerve" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
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  <title>Episode 231: Episode 26 — Luke 4:16–21 — Good News for the Least Likely</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/231</link>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
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  <itunes:episode>231</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Episode 26 — Luke 4:16–21 — Good News for the Least Likely</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Luke 4:16–21 records Jesus announcing His mission to bring Good News to those in need. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional challenges listeners to receive His favor and reflect it through acts of service.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>6:53</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>In Luke 4:16–21, Jesus reads from Isaiah and declares that He has come to bring Good News to the poor, freedom to the oppressed, and sight to the blind. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites us to consider what we need from God right now and how we can extend His favor to others.
🎯 Exercise: Offer to help a coworker or neighbor with a task today.
📖Follow Along (https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-26-luke-4-16-21-good-news-for-the-least-likely) 
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Luke 4:16–21 devotional, Good News to the poor, daily devotional podcast, Jesus’ mission, gospel of Luke daily study, freedom in Christ, serving others, short podcast on Luke 4:16–21, Lectio Divina Luke 4:16–21, daily devotional on helping others, how Jesus fulfills prophecy</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>In Luke 4:16–21, Jesus reads from Isaiah and declares that He has come to bring Good News to the poor, freedom to the oppressed, and sight to the blind. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites us to consider what we need from God right now and how we can extend His favor to others.<br>
🎯 Exercise: Offer to help a coworker or neighbor with a task today.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-26-luke-4-16-21-good-news-for-the-least-likely" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In Luke 4:16–21, Jesus reads from Isaiah and declares that He has come to bring Good News to the poor, freedom to the oppressed, and sight to the blind. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites us to consider what we need from God right now and how we can extend His favor to others.<br>
🎯 Exercise: Offer to help a coworker or neighbor with a task today.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-26-luke-4-16-21-good-news-for-the-least-likely" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
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  <title>Episode 230: Episode 25 — Luke 4:13–15 — Powered by the Holy Spirit</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/230</link>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/0fa149e9-1649-4587-a435-b3eb9268cede.mp3" length="3878224" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>230</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Episode 25 — Luke 4:13–15 — Powered by the Holy Spirit</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Luke 4:13–15 shows Jesus beginning His public ministry empowered by the Holy Spirit. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites listeners to reflect on whose power they are relying on to live the Christian life.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>5:22</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>In Luke 4:13–15, Jesus returns to Galilee filled with the Holy Spirit’s power after His time of temptation. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional challenges us to stop relying on our own strength and instead surrender to the Spirit’s power in our lives and ministries.
🎯 Exercise: Turn your commute into worship — sing along to a worship playlist and offer your praise to God.
📖Follow Along (https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-25-luke-4-13-15-powered-by-the-holy-spirit) 
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Luke 4:13–15 devotional, power of the Holy Spirit, daily devotional podcast, Spirit-filled life, gospel of Luke daily study, ministry in God’s power, surrender to the Holy Spirit, short podcast on Luke 4:13–15, Lectio Divina Luke 4:13–15, daily devotional on Holy Spirit power, how to live by the Spirit</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>In Luke 4:13–15, Jesus returns to Galilee filled with the Holy Spirit’s power after His time of temptation. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional challenges us to stop relying on our own strength and instead surrender to the Spirit’s power in our lives and ministries.<br>
🎯 Exercise: Turn your commute into worship — sing along to a worship playlist and offer your praise to God.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-25-luke-4-13-15-powered-by-the-holy-spirit" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In Luke 4:13–15, Jesus returns to Galilee filled with the Holy Spirit’s power after His time of temptation. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional challenges us to stop relying on our own strength and instead surrender to the Spirit’s power in our lives and ministries.<br>
🎯 Exercise: Turn your commute into worship — sing along to a worship playlist and offer your praise to God.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-25-luke-4-13-15-powered-by-the-holy-spirit" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
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  <title>Episode 229: Episode 24 — Matthew 4:1–11 — Standing on God’s Word</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/229</link>
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  <pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/9ebff912-6ac7-427e-8fc1-bba8606285d8.mp3" length="5311896" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>229</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Episode 24 — Matthew 4:1–11 — Standing on God’s Word</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Matthew 4:1–11 recounts Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness and His victory through the truth of Scripture. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional challenges listeners to use God’s Word as their defense against temptation.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>7:21</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>In Matthew 4:1–11, Jesus stands firm against Satan’s temptations by responding with God’s Word. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional encourages us to hide Scripture in our hearts so we can stand strong in moments of testing.
🎯 Exercise: Write Matthew 4:10 on a sticky note and place it somewhere you’ll see it often — letting God’s Word “stick” in your mind and guide your day.
📖 Follow Along (https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-24-matthew-4-1-11-standing-on-god-s-word) 
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Matthew 4:1–11 devotional, temptation of Jesus, daily devotional podcast, victory over temptation, resisting temptation Bible study, gospel of Matthew daily study, spiritual warfare devotional, short podcast on Matthew 4:1–11, Lectio Divina Matthew 4:1–11, daily devotional on spiritual discipline, how to overcome temptation with Scripture</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>In Matthew 4:1–11, Jesus stands firm against Satan’s temptations by responding with God’s Word. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional encourages us to hide Scripture in our hearts so we can stand strong in moments of testing.<br>
🎯 Exercise: Write Matthew 4:10 on a sticky note and place it somewhere you’ll see it often — letting God’s Word “stick” in your mind and guide your day.</p>

<p>📖 <a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-24-matthew-4-1-11-standing-on-god-s-word" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In Matthew 4:1–11, Jesus stands firm against Satan’s temptations by responding with God’s Word. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional encourages us to hide Scripture in our hearts so we can stand strong in moments of testing.<br>
🎯 Exercise: Write Matthew 4:10 on a sticky note and place it somewhere you’ll see it often — letting God’s Word “stick” in your mind and guide your day.</p>

<p>📖 <a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-24-matthew-4-1-11-standing-on-god-s-word" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
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  <title>Episode 227: Episode 23 — Mark 1:11–13 — Tempted but Victorious</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/227</link>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/b2a0f0f6-ccf8-4080-9cb7-7454b5d0df19.mp3" length="4447353" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>227</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Episode 23 — Mark 1:11–13 — Tempted but Victorious</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Mark 1:11–13 shows Jesus’ baptism, God’s affirmation, and His forty days of temptation in the wilderness. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites listeners to imagine the scene and take courage in knowing Jesus faced temptation — and overcame.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>6:09</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>In Mark 1:11–13, Jesus is affirmed by God’s voice and then led by the Spirit into the wilderness, where He is tempted by Satan for forty days. This 2 Minute Discipledevotional reflects on His victory over temptation and how we can stand firm in ours.
🎯 Exercise: Hold the door open for someone today — and share Jesus’ impact on your life by telling your story.
📖 Follow Along Here (https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-23-mark-1-11-13-tempted-but-victorious)
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Primary: Mark 1:11–13 devotional, temptation of Jesus, daily devotional podcast, victory over temptation, wilderness temptation reflection, gospel of Mark daily study, angels ministering to Jesus, short podcast on Mark 1:11–13, Lectio Divina Mark 1:11–13, daily devotional on resisting temptation, how Jesus overcame temptation</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>In Mark 1:11–13, Jesus is affirmed by God’s voice and then led by the Spirit into the wilderness, where He is tempted by Satan for forty days. This 2 Minute Discipledevotional reflects on His victory over temptation and how we can stand firm in ours.<br>
🎯 Exercise: Hold the door open for someone today — and share Jesus’ impact on your life by telling your story.</p>

<p>📖 <a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-23-mark-1-11-13-tempted-but-victorious" rel="nofollow">Follow Along Here</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In Mark 1:11–13, Jesus is affirmed by God’s voice and then led by the Spirit into the wilderness, where He is tempted by Satan for forty days. This 2 Minute Discipledevotional reflects on His victory over temptation and how we can stand firm in ours.<br>
🎯 Exercise: Hold the door open for someone today — and share Jesus’ impact on your life by telling your story.</p>

<p>📖 <a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-23-mark-1-11-13-tempted-but-victorious" rel="nofollow">Follow Along Here</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
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  <title>Episode 226: Episode 22 — Luke 3:21–23 — Loved and Bringing Joy to God</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/226</link>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
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  <itunes:episode>226</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Episode 22 — Luke 3:21–23 — Loved and Bringing Joy to God</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Luke 3:21–23 captures the moment of Jesus’ baptism and God’s declaration of love and joy over Him. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites listeners to rest in the truth that they are loved and bring joy to God because of Jesus.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>6:20</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>In Luke 3:21–23, Jesus is baptized, the Holy Spirit descends on Him like a dove, and God declares His love and joy over His Son. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional reflects on how, because we are in Christ, God’s love and joy extend to us as well.
🎯 Exercise: Whisper a short prayer before starting your workday — keeping an ongoing conversation with God throughout your day.
📖 Follow Along (https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-22-luke-3-21-23-loved-and-bringing-joy-to-god)
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Luke 3:21–23 devotional, God’s love, daily devotional podcast, baptism of Jesus, Holy Spirit descending like a dove, gospel of Luke daily study, God’s joy in His children, short podcast on Luke 3:21–23, Lectio Divina Luke 3:21–23, daily devotional on God’s joy, how God sees His children</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In Luke 3:21–23, Jesus is baptized, the Holy Spirit descends on Him like a dove, and God declares His love and joy over His Son. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional reflects on how, because we are in Christ, God’s love and joy extend to us as well.<br>
🎯 Exercise: Whisper a short prayer before starting your workday — keeping an ongoing conversation with God throughout your day.</p>

<p>📖 <a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-22-luke-3-21-23-loved-and-bringing-joy-to-god" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In Luke 3:21–23, Jesus is baptized, the Holy Spirit descends on Him like a dove, and God declares His love and joy over His Son. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional reflects on how, because we are in Christ, God’s love and joy extend to us as well.<br>
🎯 Exercise: Whisper a short prayer before starting your workday — keeping an ongoing conversation with God throughout your day.</p>

<p>📖 <a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-22-luke-3-21-23-loved-and-bringing-joy-to-god" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 225: Episode 21 — Matthew 3:12–15 — Doing What God Requires</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/225</link>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
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  <itunes:episode>225</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Episode 21 — Matthew 3:12–15 — Doing What God Requires</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Matthew 3:12–15 shows Jesus’ commitment to fulfilling all that God requires. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional connects His words to Micah 6:8 and invites listeners to examine whether their lives align with God’s requirements.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>6:10</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>In Matthew 3:12–15, Jesus tells John the Baptist that His baptism must be done to fulfill all that God requires. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional reflects on Micah 6:8 and challenges us to live out God’s requirements by doing what is right, loving mercy, and walking humbly with Him.
🎯 Exercise: Brag on God today — tell someone the story of how He answered a prayer in your life.
📖 Follow Along Here (https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-21-matthew-3-12-15-doing-what-god-requires)
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Matthew 3:12–15 devotional, doing what God requires, daily devotional podcast, obedience to God, Jesus’ baptism devotional, gospel of Matthew daily study, Micah 6:8 reflection, short podcast on Matthew 3:12–15, Lectio Divina Matthew 3:12–15, daily devotional on obedience, how to do what God requires</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In Matthew 3:12–15, Jesus tells John the Baptist that His baptism must be done to fulfill all that God requires. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional reflects on Micah 6:8 and challenges us to live out God’s requirements by doing what is right, loving mercy, and walking humbly with Him.<br>
🎯 Exercise: Brag on God today — tell someone the story of how He answered a prayer in your life.</p>

<p>📖 <a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-21-matthew-3-12-15-doing-what-god-requires" rel="nofollow">Follow Along Here</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In Matthew 3:12–15, Jesus tells John the Baptist that His baptism must be done to fulfill all that God requires. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional reflects on Micah 6:8 and challenges us to live out God’s requirements by doing what is right, loving mercy, and walking humbly with Him.<br>
🎯 Exercise: Brag on God today — tell someone the story of how He answered a prayer in your life.</p>

<p>📖 <a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-21-matthew-3-12-15-doing-what-god-requires" rel="nofollow">Follow Along Here</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
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  <title>Episode 224: Episode 20 — Mark 1:7–8 — Pointing People to Jesus</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/224</link>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
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  <itunes:episode>224</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Episode 20 — Mark 1:7–8 — Pointing People to Jesus</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle> Mark 1:7–8 captures John the Baptist’s humility and his mission to point others to Jesus. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites listeners to reflect on who their lives are pointing toward and offers a practical habit to see others through God’s eyes.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>5:33</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>)In Mark 1:7–8, John the Baptist humbly points to Jesus, declaring that He is far greater and will baptize with the Holy Spirit. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional calls us to examine whether our lives are pointing people to Christ — the only One who saves and gives abundant life.
🎯 Exercise: Ask God to help you see His image in each person you meet today.
📖 Follow Along Here (https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-20-mark-1-7-8-pointing-people-to-jesus)
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Mark 1:7–8 devotional, pointing people to Jesus, daily devotional podcast, humility in ministry, John the Baptist message, gospel of Mark daily study, Holy Spirit baptism reflection, short podcast on Mark 1:7–8, Lectio Divina Mark 1:7–8, daily devotional on humility, how to point people to Christ</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>)In Mark 1:7–8, John the Baptist humbly points to Jesus, declaring that He is far greater and will baptize with the Holy Spirit. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional calls us to examine whether our lives are pointing people to Christ — the only One who saves and gives abundant life.<br>
🎯 Exercise: Ask God to help you see His image in each person you meet today.</p>

<p>📖 <a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-20-mark-1-7-8-pointing-people-to-jesus" rel="nofollow">Follow Along Here</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>)In Mark 1:7–8, John the Baptist humbly points to Jesus, declaring that He is far greater and will baptize with the Holy Spirit. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional calls us to examine whether our lives are pointing people to Christ — the only One who saves and gives abundant life.<br>
🎯 Exercise: Ask God to help you see His image in each person you meet today.</p>

<p>📖 <a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-20-mark-1-7-8-pointing-people-to-jesus" rel="nofollow">Follow Along Here</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
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  <title>Episode 223: Episode 19 — Luke 3:11–14 — Repentance in Action</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/223</link>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/f10cb47c-2c9f-4069-a586-c326e6131eb5.mp3" length="4782371" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>223</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Episode 19 — Luke 3:11–14 — Repentance in Action</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Luke 3:11–14 records John the Baptist’s practical guidance for living out repentance. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites you to examine your actions and take steps toward generosity, honesty, and contentment in your daily life.
</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>6:37</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>In Luke 3:11–14, John the Baptist gives clear, practical instructions for living out repentance: share with those in need, act with integrity, treat others fairly, and be content. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional challenges us to put our faith into action with generosity and love.
🎯 Exercise: Pay for someone’s coffee or meal today — a simple act of kindness that reflects Jesus’ love.
📖 Follow Along Here (https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-19-luke-3-11-14-repentance-in-action) 
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Luke 3:11–14 devotional, living out repentance, daily devotional podcast, serving others, John the Baptist teaching, gospel of Luke daily study, generosity and integrity, short podcast on Luke 3:11–14, Lectio Divina Luke 3:11–14, daily devotional on serving others, how to live out repentance in daily life</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>In Luke 3:11–14, John the Baptist gives clear, practical instructions for living out repentance: share with those in need, act with integrity, treat others fairly, and be content. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional challenges us to put our faith into action with generosity and love.<br>
🎯 Exercise: Pay for someone’s coffee or meal today — a simple act of kindness that reflects Jesus’ love.</p>

<p>📖 <a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-19-luke-3-11-14-repentance-in-action" rel="nofollow">Follow Along Here</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In Luke 3:11–14, John the Baptist gives clear, practical instructions for living out repentance: share with those in need, act with integrity, treat others fairly, and be content. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional challenges us to put our faith into action with generosity and love.<br>
🎯 Exercise: Pay for someone’s coffee or meal today — a simple act of kindness that reflects Jesus’ love.</p>

<p>📖 <a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-19-luke-3-11-14-repentance-in-action" rel="nofollow">Follow Along Here</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
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  <title>Episode 222: Episode 18 — Luke 3:9–10 — What Fruit Is Your Life Producing? | Daily Devotional Podcast (Lectio Divina)</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/222</link>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/9a847ea9-f577-43b9-9076-d8edf353724c.mp3" length="4333034" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>222</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Episode 18 — Luke 3:9–10 — What Fruit Is Your Life Producing? | Daily Devotional Podcast (Lectio Divina)</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Luke 3:9–10 uses the image of a fruit tree to describe the importance of producing good fruit in our lives. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional challenges listeners to reflect on the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22–23 and offers a practical, memorable way to keep it in mind throughout the day.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>6:00</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>In Luke 3:9–10, John the Baptist challenges the crowds to produce good fruit or face God’s judgment. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites you to examine the fruit in your life and let the Holy Spirit produce His character in you.
🎯 Exercise: Make a smoothie or enjoy some fruit today — and let it remind you of the fruit the Spirit produces in your life.
📖 Follow Along Here
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Luke 3:9–10 devotional, fruit of the Spirit, daily devotional podcast, producing good fruit, John the Baptist teaching, gospel of Luke daily study, spiritual growth reflection, short podcast on Luke 3:9–10, Lectio Divina Luke 3:9–10, daily devotional on fruit of the Spirit, how to produce spiritual fruit</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>In Luke 3:9–10, John the Baptist challenges the crowds to produce good fruit or face God’s judgment. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites you to examine the fruit in your life and let the Holy Spirit produce His character in you.</p>

<p>🎯 Exercise: Make a smoothie or enjoy some fruit today — and let it remind you of the fruit the Spirit produces in your life.</p>

<p>📖 Follow Along Here</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In Luke 3:9–10, John the Baptist challenges the crowds to produce good fruit or face God’s judgment. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites you to examine the fruit in your life and let the Holy Spirit produce His character in you.</p>

<p>🎯 Exercise: Make a smoothie or enjoy some fruit today — and let it remind you of the fruit the Spirit produces in your life.</p>

<p>📖 Follow Along Here</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
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  <title>Episode 221: Episode 17 — Matthew 3:5–8 — Actions That Prove a Changed Heart | Daily Devotional Podcast (Lectio Divina)</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/221</link>
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  <pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/81ec0dca-c8cc-45b5-bf10-f3451c1345d4.mp3" length="4486811" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>221</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Episode 17 — Matthew 3:5–8 — Actions That Prove a Changed Heart | Daily Devotional Podcast (Lectio Divina)</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Matthew 3:5–8 records John the Baptist’s bold call to live in a way that proves repentance. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites you to reflect on whether your actions match your faith and provides a practical step to keep God’s Word before you all day.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>6:12</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>In Matthew 3:5–8, John the Baptist calls the Pharisees and Sadducees to prove their repentance by the way they live. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional challenges us to examine whether our actions reflect a true change of heart.
🎯 Exercise: Change your phone wallpaper to a scripture from today’s reading — a visual reminder to live out God’s Word.
📲 Download the wallpaper here: Scripture Wallpaper Link (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XBWnqpSglzIXIOLf--U1epFvkvvBDIWc/view?usp=share_link)
📖 Follow Along Here (https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-17-matthew-3-5-8-actions-that-prove-a-changed-heart-daily-devotional-podcast-lectio-divina) 
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Matthew 3:5–8 devotional, proving repentance, daily devotional podcast, actions that reflect faith, John the Baptist message, gospel of Matthew daily study, living out repentance, short podcast on Matthew 3:5–8, Lectio Divina Matthew 3:5–8, daily devotional on actions proving repentance, how to live out true repentance</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>In Matthew 3:5–8, John the Baptist calls the Pharisees and Sadducees to prove their repentance by the way they live. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional challenges us to examine whether our actions reflect a true change of heart.</p>

<p>🎯 Exercise: Change your phone wallpaper to a scripture from today’s reading — a visual reminder to live out God’s Word.<br>
📲 Download the wallpaper here: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XBWnqpSglzIXIOLf--U1epFvkvvBDIWc/view?usp=share_link" rel="nofollow">Scripture Wallpaper Link</a><br>
📖 <a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-17-matthew-3-5-8-actions-that-prove-a-changed-heart-daily-devotional-podcast-lectio-divina" rel="nofollow">Follow Along Here</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In Matthew 3:5–8, John the Baptist calls the Pharisees and Sadducees to prove their repentance by the way they live. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional challenges us to examine whether our actions reflect a true change of heart.</p>

<p>🎯 Exercise: Change your phone wallpaper to a scripture from today’s reading — a visual reminder to live out God’s Word.<br>
📲 Download the wallpaper here: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XBWnqpSglzIXIOLf--U1epFvkvvBDIWc/view?usp=share_link" rel="nofollow">Scripture Wallpaper Link</a><br>
📖 <a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-17-matthew-3-5-8-actions-that-prove-a-changed-heart-daily-devotional-podcast-lectio-divina" rel="nofollow">Follow Along Here</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
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  <title>Episode 220: Episode 16 — Luke 3:2–3 — Hearing God in the Wilderness | Daily Devotional Podcast (Lectio Divina)</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/220</link>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/f5570c02-fe80-48cf-812c-e97dd96f2010.mp3" length="4468943" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>220</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Episode 16 — Luke 3:2–3 — Hearing God in the Wilderness | Daily Devotional Podcast (Lectio Divina)</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Luke 3:2–3 describes how God spoke to John the Baptist while he was in the wilderness, giving him the mission to prepare people’s hearts for Jesus. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites you to find your own “wilderness” — a quiet place where you can hear God’s voice and respond to His call.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>6:11</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>In Luke 3:2–3, God’s message comes to John while he is in the wilderness — away from the noise, in a place where he can truly listen. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional reflects on how we, too, can hear God’s voice more clearly when we quiet the noise in our lives.
🎯 Exercise: Take a walk in nature today. Quiet the noise and have a conversation with God.
📖 Follow Along Here (https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-16-luke-3-2-3-hearing-god-in-the-wilderness) 
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Luke 3:2–3 devotional, hearing God’s voice, daily devotional podcast, John the Baptist mission, God speaks in the wilderness, gospel of Luke daily study, listening to God’s call, short podcast on Luke 3:2–3, Lectio Divina, Luke 3:2–3, daily devotional on hearing God’s voice, how to quiet the noise to hear God</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>In Luke 3:2–3, God’s message comes to John while he is in the wilderness — away from the noise, in a place where he can truly listen. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional reflects on how we, too, can hear God’s voice more clearly when we quiet the noise in our lives.</p>

<p>🎯 Exercise: Take a walk in nature today. Quiet the noise and have a conversation with God.<br>
📖 <a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-16-luke-3-2-3-hearing-god-in-the-wilderness" rel="nofollow">Follow Along Here</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In Luke 3:2–3, God’s message comes to John while he is in the wilderness — away from the noise, in a place where he can truly listen. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional reflects on how we, too, can hear God’s voice more clearly when we quiet the noise in our lives.</p>

<p>🎯 Exercise: Take a walk in nature today. Quiet the noise and have a conversation with God.<br>
📖 <a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-16-luke-3-2-3-hearing-god-in-the-wilderness" rel="nofollow">Follow Along Here</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
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  <title>Episode 218: Episode 15 — Mark 1:1–6 — Preparing the Way | Daily Devotional Podcast (Lectio Divina)</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/218</link>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
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  <itunes:episode>218</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Episode 15 — Mark 1:1–6 — Preparing the Way | Daily Devotional Podcast (Lectio Divina)</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Mark 1:1–6 presents John the Baptist as the voice preparing the way for the Lord. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites you to listen to those God sends into your life and to respond with prayer and action.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>6:38</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>Mark 1:1–6 introduces John the Baptist, the messenger sent to prepare the way for Jesus. We reflect on the people God uses to point us back to Him and the changes we need to make in response.
🎯 Exercise: Use small in-between moments to pray throughout your day.
📖 Follow Along Here (https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-15-mark-1-1-6-preparing-the-way-daily-devotional-podcast-lectio-divina) 
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Mark 1:1–6 devotional, preparing the way, daily devotional podcast, John the Baptist, messenger of God devotional, gospel of Mark daily study, repentance reflection, short podcast on Mark 1:1–6, Lectio Divina Mark 1:1–6, daily devotional on preparing for Jesus</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>Mark 1:1–6 introduces John the Baptist, the messenger sent to prepare the way for Jesus. We reflect on the people God uses to point us back to Him and the changes we need to make in response.</p>

<p>🎯 Exercise: Use small in-between moments to pray throughout your day.</p>

<p>📖 <a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-15-mark-1-1-6-preparing-the-way-daily-devotional-podcast-lectio-divina" rel="nofollow">Follow Along Here</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>Mark 1:1–6 introduces John the Baptist, the messenger sent to prepare the way for Jesus. We reflect on the people God uses to point us back to Him and the changes we need to make in response.</p>

<p>🎯 Exercise: Use small in-between moments to pray throughout your day.</p>

<p>📖 <a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-15-mark-1-1-6-preparing-the-way-daily-devotional-podcast-lectio-divina" rel="nofollow">Follow Along Here</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
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<item>
  <title>Episode 217: Episode 14 — Luke 2:51–52 — Growing in Wisdom and Favor | Daily Devotional Podcast (Lectio Divina)</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/217</link>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/9c0177b6-f249-4199-a191-d6d94b071a1b.mp3" length="3331989" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>217</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Episode 14 — Luke 2:51–52 — Growing in Wisdom and Favor | Daily Devotional Podcast (Lectio Divina)</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Luke 2:51–52 shows Jesus’ growth in wisdom and favor. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites you to consider your own spiritual growth and to share God’s truth with others.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>4:36</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>Luke 2:51–52 describes Jesus growing in wisdom, stature, and favor with God and people. We reflect on our own growth and how we can live in a way that pleases God and blesses others.
🎯 Exercise: Share a verse or truth from today’s reading with a friend.
📖 Follow Along Here (https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/episode-14-luke-2-51-52-growing-in-wisdom-and-favor-daily-devotional-podcast-lectio-divina) 
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Luke 2:51–52 devotional, growing in wisdom, daily devotional podcast, favor with God, Jesus’ growth devotional, gospel of Luke daily study, spiritual growth reflection, short podcast on Luke 2:51–52, Lectio Divina Luke 2:51–52, daily devotional on spiritual growth</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>Luke 2:51–52 describes Jesus growing in wisdom, stature, and favor with God and people. We reflect on our own growth and how we can live in a way that pleases God and blesses others.</p>

<p>🎯 Exercise: Share a verse or truth from today’s reading with a friend.</p>

<p>📖 <a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/episode-14-luke-2-51-52-growing-in-wisdom-and-favor-daily-devotional-podcast-lectio-divina" rel="nofollow">Follow Along Here</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>Luke 2:51–52 describes Jesus growing in wisdom, stature, and favor with God and people. We reflect on our own growth and how we can live in a way that pleases God and blesses others.</p>

<p>🎯 Exercise: Share a verse or truth from today’s reading with a friend.</p>

<p>📖 <a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/episode-14-luke-2-51-52-growing-in-wisdom-and-favor-daily-devotional-podcast-lectio-divina" rel="nofollow">Follow Along Here</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
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<item>
  <title>Episode 216: Episode 13 — Luke 2:39–50 — From Frantic to Amazed | Daily Devotional Podcast (Lectio Divina)</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/216</link>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/61fadfc1-ad9c-4985-9083-4fbae128803f.mp3" length="5631424" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>216</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Episode 13 — Luke 2:39–50 — From Frantic to Amazed | Daily Devotional Podcast (Lectio Divina)</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Luke 2:39–50 shows the contrast between frantic searching and the amazement of encountering Jesus’ wisdom. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional calls us to trade hurry and worry for slowness and listening.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>7:48</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>Luke 2:39–50 recounts how Mary and Joseph frantically searched for Jesus, only to find Him in the temple amazing the teachers with His understanding. We reflect on moving from frantic to amazed by slowing down and listening to God.
🎯 Exercise: Invite God into a task before you begin and be aware of His presence throughout your day.
📖 Follow Along Here (https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-13-luke-2-39-50-from-frantic-to-amazed) 
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Luke 2:39–50 devotional, frantic to amazed, daily devotional podcast, listening to God, finding Jesus devotional, gospel of Luke daily study, temple teaching reflection, short podcast on Luke 2:39–50, Lectio Divina Luke 2:39–50, daily devotional on slowing down to listen to God</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>Luke 2:39–50 recounts how Mary and Joseph frantically searched for Jesus, only to find Him in the temple amazing the teachers with His understanding. We reflect on moving from frantic to amazed by slowing down and listening to God.</p>

<p>🎯 Exercise: Invite God into a task before you begin and be aware of His presence throughout your day.</p>

<p>📖 <a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-13-luke-2-39-50-from-frantic-to-amazed" rel="nofollow">Follow Along Here</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>Luke 2:39–50 recounts how Mary and Joseph frantically searched for Jesus, only to find Him in the temple amazing the teachers with His understanding. We reflect on moving from frantic to amazed by slowing down and listening to God.</p>

<p>🎯 Exercise: Invite God into a task before you begin and be aware of His presence throughout your day.</p>

<p>📖 <a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-13-luke-2-39-50-from-frantic-to-amazed" rel="nofollow">Follow Along Here</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
</item>
<item>
  <title>Episode 215: Episode 12 — Matthew 2:13–18 — God Keeps His Word in Hard-to-Understand Ways | Daily Devotional Podcast (Lectio Divina)</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/215</link>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/4eda8727-78a5-4513-a2cc-3a0a2a3d5ffc.mp3" length="6109465" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>215</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Episode 12 — Matthew 2:13–18 — God Keeps His Word in Hard-to-Understand Ways | Daily Devotional Podcast (Lectio Divina)</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Matthew 2:13–18 reveals God’s protection over Jesus and the fulfillment of prophecy through events that are difficult to comprehend. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional encourages trust in God’s promises even when His ways are mysterious.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>8:28</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>In Matthew 2:13–18, Joseph is warned in a dream to flee to Egypt with Mary and Jesus. Herod’s brutal actions fulfill prophecy, reminding us that God keeps His word in ways we may not understand.
🎯 Exercise: Be fully present in one conversation today — give someone the gift of truly listening.
📖 Follow along with our show notes (https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/365days12) 
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Matthew 2:13–18 devotional, God keeps His promises, prophecy fulfilled, daily devotional podcast, flight to Egypt devotional, gospel of Matthew daily study, Herod’s actions Bible reflection, short podcast on Matthew 2:13–18, Lectio Divina Matthew 2:13–18, daily devotional on trusting God’s plan</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>In Matthew 2:13–18, Joseph is warned in a dream to flee to Egypt with Mary and Jesus. Herod’s brutal actions fulfill prophecy, reminding us that God keeps His word in ways we may not understand.</p>

<p>🎯 Exercise: Be fully present in one conversation today — give someone the gift of truly listening.</p>

<p>📖 Follow along with our <a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/365days12" rel="nofollow">show notes</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In Matthew 2:13–18, Joseph is warned in a dream to flee to Egypt with Mary and Jesus. Herod’s brutal actions fulfill prophecy, reminding us that God keeps His word in ways we may not understand.</p>

<p>🎯 Exercise: Be fully present in one conversation today — give someone the gift of truly listening.</p>

<p>📖 Follow along with our <a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/365days12" rel="nofollow">show notes</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
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<item>
  <title>Episode 214: Episode 11 — Matthew 2:1–12 — Worship the King | Daily Devotional Podcast (Lectio Divina)</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/214</link>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/93146c56-fbdd-41d5-ba21-2badfcaa6e53.mp3" length="6135205" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>214</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Episode 11 — Matthew 2:1–12 — Worship the King | Daily Devotional Podcast (Lectio Divina)</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Matthew 2:1–12 tells the story of the Magi who traveled far to worship Jesus. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites you to reflect on the importance of seeking the Lord and honoring Him with your time, gifts, and presence.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>8:30</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>In Matthew 2:1–12, wise men from the east follow a star to find the newborn King. Their journey leads them to worship Jesus and offer Him gifts. Today we reflect on what it means to seek and honor Christ in our own lives.
🎯 Exercise: Turn your commute into worship — sing along to a worship playlist and offer your praise to God.
📖 Follow along with our show notes (https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/365days11) 
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Matthew 2:1–12 devotional, wise men Bible study, worship Jesus, daily devotional podcast, Magi journey devotional, gospel of Matthew study, offering gifts to Christ, short podcast on Matthew 2:1–12, Lectio Divina Matthew 2:1–12, daily devotional on worshiping Jesus</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>In Matthew 2:1–12, wise men from the east follow a star to find the newborn King. Their journey leads them to worship Jesus and offer Him gifts. Today we reflect on what it means to seek and honor Christ in our own lives.</p>

<p>🎯 Exercise: Turn your commute into worship — sing along to a worship playlist and offer your praise to God.</p>

<p>📖 Follow along with our <a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/365days11" rel="nofollow">show notes</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In Matthew 2:1–12, wise men from the east follow a star to find the newborn King. Their journey leads them to worship Jesus and offer Him gifts. Today we reflect on what it means to seek and honor Christ in our own lives.</p>

<p>🎯 Exercise: Turn your commute into worship — sing along to a worship playlist and offer your praise to God.</p>

<p>📖 Follow along with our <a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/365days11" rel="nofollow">show notes</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
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<item>
  <title>Episode 212: Episode 10 — Luke 2:21–38 — Recognizing the Messiah | Daily Devotional Podcast (Lectio Divina)</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/212</link>
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  <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/66433a46-62b8-4748-8fb1-3a4669fd04e1.mp3" length="5971767" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>212</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Episode 10 — Luke 2:21–38 — Recognizing the Messiah | Daily Devotional Podcast (Lectio Divina)</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Luke 2:21–38 introduces Simeon and Anna, who recognized the Messiah when Mary and Joseph brought Him to the temple. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional encourages keeping our eyes, ears, and hearts open so we don’t miss Jesus in our daily lives. Exercise: look for opportunities to help someone today.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>8:16</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>Luke 2:21–38 introduces Simeon and Anna, who recognized the Messiah when Mary and Joseph brought Him to the temple.
Today we reflect on keeping our eyes, ears, and hearts open so we don’t miss Jesus in our daily lives.
🎯 Exercise: Look for opportunities to help someone today — carry a load, pick up something they drop, or offer a hand.
📖 Follow Along Here (https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-10-luke-2-21-38-recognizing-the-messiah-daily-devotioal-podcast-lectio-divina) 
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Luke 2:21–38 devotional, Simeon and Anna Bible study, recognizing Jesus, daily devotional podcast, temple dedication of Jesus devotional, gospel of Luke daily study, God’s salvation reflection, short podcast on Luke 2:21–38, Lectio Divina Luke 2:21–38, daily devotional on recognizing the Messiah</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>Luke 2:21–38 introduces Simeon and Anna, who recognized the Messiah when Mary and Joseph brought Him to the temple.<br>
Today we reflect on keeping our eyes, ears, and hearts open so we don’t miss Jesus in our daily lives.</p>

<p>🎯 Exercise: Look for opportunities to help someone today — carry a load, pick up something they drop, or offer a hand.</p>

<p>📖 <a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-10-luke-2-21-38-recognizing-the-messiah-daily-devotioal-podcast-lectio-divina" rel="nofollow">Follow Along Here</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>Luke 2:21–38 introduces Simeon and Anna, who recognized the Messiah when Mary and Joseph brought Him to the temple.<br>
Today we reflect on keeping our eyes, ears, and hearts open so we don’t miss Jesus in our daily lives.</p>

<p>🎯 Exercise: Look for opportunities to help someone today — carry a load, pick up something they drop, or offer a hand.</p>

<p>📖 <a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-10-luke-2-21-38-recognizing-the-messiah-daily-devotioal-podcast-lectio-divina" rel="nofollow">Follow Along Here</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
</item>
<item>
  <title>Episode 211: Episode 9 — Luke 2:8–20 — Joy in the Messiah | Daily Devotional Podcast (Lectio Divina)</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/211</link>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/c87f7eab-cc54-49c5-985a-a04c85a57dc9.mp3" length="5493838" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>211</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Episode 9 — Luke 2:8–20 — Joy in the Messiah | Daily Devotional Podcast (Lectio Divina)</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Luke 2:8–20 tells of shepherds receiving the angelic announcement of Jesus’ birth and hurrying to see Him. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional reflects on the overwhelming joy found in meeting the Messiah and the importance of sharing that joy with others. Today’s step: tell someone about Jesus’ impact on your life.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>7:36</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>Luke 2:1–7 recounts how a government census brought Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem, fulfilling prophecy about the Messiah’s birthplace.
Today we reflect on how God can use ordinary circumstances to position us exactly where He wants us for His purposes.
🎯 Exercise: Use small in-between moments today to pray — after tasks, before conversations, or when transitioning between activities.
📖 Follow Along Here (https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-9-luke-2-8-20-joy-in-the-messiah-daily-devotional-podcst-lectio-divina)
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Luke 2:8–20 devotional, shepherds and angels Bible study, joy in Jesus, daily devotional podcast, announcement of Jesus’ birth devotional, gospel of Luke daily study, peace on earth reflection, short podcast on Luke 2:8–20, Lectio Divina Luke 2:8–20, daily devotional on joy in the Messiah</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Luke 2:1–7 recounts how a government census brought Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem, fulfilling prophecy about the Messiah’s birthplace.<br>
Today we reflect on how God can use ordinary circumstances to position us exactly where He wants us for His purposes.</p>

<p>🎯 Exercise: Use small in-between moments today to pray — after tasks, before conversations, or when transitioning between activities.</p>

<p>📖 <a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-9-luke-2-8-20-joy-in-the-messiah-daily-devotional-podcst-lectio-divina" rel="nofollow">Follow Along Here</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>Luke 2:1–7 recounts how a government census brought Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem, fulfilling prophecy about the Messiah’s birthplace.<br>
Today we reflect on how God can use ordinary circumstances to position us exactly where He wants us for His purposes.</p>

<p>🎯 Exercise: Use small in-between moments today to pray — after tasks, before conversations, or when transitioning between activities.</p>

<p>📖 <a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-9-luke-2-8-20-joy-in-the-messiah-daily-devotional-podcst-lectio-divina" rel="nofollow">Follow Along Here</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
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<item>
  <title>Episode 210: Episode 8 — Luke 2:1–7 — God Uses Our Circumstances | Daily Devotional Podcast (Lectio Divina)</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/210</link>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
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  <itunes:episode>210</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Episode 8 — Luke 2:1–7 — God Uses Our Circumstances | Daily Devotional Podcast (Lectio Divina)</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Luke 2:1–7 recounts how a government census brought Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem, fulfilling prophecy about the Messiah’s birthplace. In this 2 Minute Disciple devotional, we reflect on how God uses ordinary circumstances to position us for His purposes. Today’s exercise: use small in-between moments to pray.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>5:48</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>Luke 2:1–7 recounts how a government census brought Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem, fulfilling prophecy about the Messiah’s birthplace.
Today we reflect on how God can use ordinary circumstances to position us exactly where He wants us for His purposes.
🎯 Exercise: Use small in-between moments today to pray — after tasks, before conversations, or when transitioning between activities.
📖 Follow Along Here (https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-8-luke-2-1-7-god-uses-our-circumstances-daily-devotional-podcast-lectio-divina)
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Luke 2:1–7 devotional, birth of Jesus Bible study, God uses circumstances, daily devotional podcast, Bethlehem prophecy devotional, gospel of Luke daily study, God’s plan reflection, short podcast on Luke 2:1–7, Lectio Divina Luke 2:1–7, daily devotional on God’s timing</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>Luke 2:1–7 recounts how a government census brought Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem, fulfilling prophecy about the Messiah’s birthplace.<br>
Today we reflect on how God can use ordinary circumstances to position us exactly where He wants us for His purposes.</p>

<p>🎯 Exercise: Use small in-between moments today to pray — after tasks, before conversations, or when transitioning between activities.</p>

<p>📖 <a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-8-luke-2-1-7-god-uses-our-circumstances-daily-devotional-podcast-lectio-divina" rel="nofollow">Follow Along Here</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>Luke 2:1–7 recounts how a government census brought Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem, fulfilling prophecy about the Messiah’s birthplace.<br>
Today we reflect on how God can use ordinary circumstances to position us exactly where He wants us for His purposes.</p>

<p>🎯 Exercise: Use small in-between moments today to pray — after tasks, before conversations, or when transitioning between activities.</p>

<p>📖 <a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-8-luke-2-1-7-god-uses-our-circumstances-daily-devotional-podcast-lectio-divina" rel="nofollow">Follow Along Here</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
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  <title>Episode 209: Episode 7 — Matthew 1:18–25 — God With Us | Daily Devotional Podcast (Lectio Divina)</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/209</link>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/f51ebe04-ed1a-495f-825c-f74c6433367e.mp3" length="4964137" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>209</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Episode 7 — Matthew 1:18–25 — God With Us | Daily Devotional Podcast (Lectio Divina)</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Matthew 1:18–25 tells of Joseph’s dream and the angel’s reassurance that Mary’s child is from the Holy Spirit. This 2 Minute Disciple episode reflects on God’s faithfulness to fulfill His promises and His presence as Immanuel — God with us. Includes a practical step: take time to rest today as God designed us for both work and renewal.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>6:52</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>Matthew 1:18–25 tells the story of Joseph’s dream and the angel’s reassurance that the child Mary carries is from the Holy Spirit.
Today we reflect on God’s faithfulness to do what He said He would do — fulfilling prophecy so He could be with us as Immanuel.
🎯 Exercise: Take a short nap or rest today, remembering that God designed us for both work and rest.
📖 Keywords: Matthew 1:18–25 devotional, Immanuel Bible study, God with us, daily devotional podcast, Lectio Divina. 
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Matthew 1:18–25 devotional, Immanuel Bible study, God with us, daily devotional podcast, Joseph’s dream devotional, birth of Jesus prophecy, gospel of Matthew daily study, short podcast on Matthew 1:18–25, Lectio Divina Matthew 1:18–25, daily devotional on Immanuel</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>Matthew 1:18–25 tells the story of Joseph’s dream and the angel’s reassurance that the child Mary carries is from the Holy Spirit.<br>
Today we reflect on God’s faithfulness to do what He said He would do — fulfilling prophecy so He could be with us as Immanuel.</p>

<p>🎯 Exercise: Take a short nap or rest today, remembering that God designed us for both work and rest.</p>

<p>📖 Keywords: Matthew 1:18–25 devotional, Immanuel Bible study, God with us, daily devotional podcast, Lectio Divina.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>Matthew 1:18–25 tells the story of Joseph’s dream and the angel’s reassurance that the child Mary carries is from the Holy Spirit.<br>
Today we reflect on God’s faithfulness to do what He said He would do — fulfilling prophecy so He could be with us as Immanuel.</p>

<p>🎯 Exercise: Take a short nap or rest today, remembering that God designed us for both work and rest.</p>

<p>📖 Keywords: Matthew 1:18–25 devotional, Immanuel Bible study, God with us, daily devotional podcast, Lectio Divina.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
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  <title>Episode 208: Epiosode 6 - Luke 1:46-56 - God Notices the Humble | Daily Devotional Podcast (Lectio Divina)</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/208</link>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/de21b55d-3abe-4a35-b9d4-d9172306b32b.mp3" length="4722276" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>208</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Epiosode 6 - Luke 1:46-56 - God Notices the Humble | Daily Devotional Podcast (Lectio Divina)</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>In Luke 1:46–56, Mary’s song celebrates God’s mercy and His attention to the humble. In this 2 Minute Disciple devotional, we reflect on how God sees and values us, even when we feel overlooked, and invite His Word to shape our day. End with a simple action step: “Chew” on the phrase He has done great things for me throughout your day.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>6:32</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>In Luke 1:46–56, Mary’s song — the Magnificat — celebrates God’s mercy and His attention to the humble.
Today’s reflection reminds us that God sees us, even when we feel small or overlooked, and invites us into His story.
🎯 Exercise: “Chew” on God’s Word today — repeat the phrase “He has done great things for me” throughout your day and reflect on His goodness.
📖 Keywords: Luke 1:46–56 devotional, Magnificat Bible study, God’s mercy, daily devotional podcast, Lectio Divina. 
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Luke 1:46–56 devotional, Magnificat Bible study, God notices the humble, daily devotional podcast, Mary’s song reflection, God’s mercy devotional, gospel of Luke daily study, short podcast on Luke 1:46–56, Lectio Divina Luke 1:46–56, daily devotional on Mary’s song</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>In Luke 1:46–56, Mary’s song — the Magnificat — celebrates God’s mercy and His attention to the humble.<br>
Today’s reflection reminds us that God sees us, even when we feel small or overlooked, and invites us into His story.</p>

<p>🎯 Exercise: “Chew” on God’s Word today — repeat the phrase “He has done great things for me” throughout your day and reflect on His goodness.</p>

<p>📖 Keywords: Luke 1:46–56 devotional, Magnificat Bible study, God’s mercy, daily devotional podcast, Lectio Divina.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In Luke 1:46–56, Mary’s song — the Magnificat — celebrates God’s mercy and His attention to the humble.<br>
Today’s reflection reminds us that God sees us, even when we feel small or overlooked, and invites us into His story.</p>

<p>🎯 Exercise: “Chew” on God’s Word today — repeat the phrase “He has done great things for me” throughout your day and reflect on His goodness.</p>

<p>📖 Keywords: Luke 1:46–56 devotional, Magnificat Bible study, God’s mercy, daily devotional podcast, Lectio Divina.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
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  <title>Episode 206: Episode 5 — Luke 1:26–38 — God Keeps His Promises | Daily Devotional Podcast (Lectio Divina)</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/206</link>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/d9ee8caf-91a2-4367-8e51-9cb3d5fb4513.mp3" length="5789931" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>206</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Episode 5 — Luke 1:26–38 — God Keeps His Promises | Daily Devotional Podcast (Lectio Divina)</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>📖 Luke 1:26–38 — God Keeps His Promises

An angel visits Mary with world-changing news: she will bear the Son of God.
It’s a reminder that God’s promises never fail — and He often works through humble people to fulfill them.

🎯 Today’s step: Create something that helps you tell the story of Jesus’ birth.

🎧 Listen now →</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>8:01</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>In Luke 1:26–38, the angel Gabriel announces to Mary that she will bear the Son of God — a promise foretold long ago.
We’ll reflect on God’s faithfulness to keep His promises and His choice to work through humble people.
🎯 Exercise: Print and color a page depicting Jesus’ birth, then display it as a reminder to share His story.
📖 Luke 1:26–38 | Daily Devotional Podcast | Short Christian Podcast | Lectio Divina 
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Luke 1:26–38 devotional, God keeps His promises Bible study, daily devotional podcast Luke 1, Mary’s calling devotional, angel Gabriel announcement devotional, gospel of Luke daily study, humble servant of God reflection, 2 minute devotional Luke 1:26–38, Lectio Divina Luke 1:26–38, short podcast on God’s promises</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>In Luke 1:26–38, the angel Gabriel announces to Mary that she will bear the Son of God — a promise foretold long ago.</p>

<p>We’ll reflect on God’s faithfulness to keep His promises and His choice to work through humble people.</p>

<p>🎯 Exercise: Print and color a page depicting Jesus’ birth, then display it as a reminder to share His story.</p>

<p>📖 Luke 1:26–38 | Daily Devotional Podcast | Short Christian Podcast | Lectio Divina</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In Luke 1:26–38, the angel Gabriel announces to Mary that she will bear the Son of God — a promise foretold long ago.</p>

<p>We’ll reflect on God’s faithfulness to keep His promises and His choice to work through humble people.</p>

<p>🎯 Exercise: Print and color a page depicting Jesus’ birth, then display it as a reminder to share His story.</p>

<p>📖 Luke 1:26–38 | Daily Devotional Podcast | Short Christian Podcast | Lectio Divina</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
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  <title>Episode 205: Episode 4 — John 1:14–18 — God Came Near | Daily Devotional Podcast (Lectio Divina)</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/205</link>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/e659f80f-70aa-4fc5-80f1-21c2fb4dc78e.mp3" length="4713913" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>205</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Episode 4 — John 1:14–18 — God Came Near | Daily Devotional Podcast (Lectio Divina)</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Today we’ll meditate on the truth that God isn’t distant — He came near to reveal Himself to us.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>6:31</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>John 1:14–18 declares that the Word became human and made His home among us, full of unfailing love and faithfulness.
Today we’ll meditate on the truth that God isn’t distant — He came near to reveal Himself to us.
🎯 Exercise: Turn your commute into worship — sing along to a worship playlist and offer your praise to God.
📖 John 1:14–18 | Daily Bible Podcast | Christian Worship | Short Devotional
Follow along here (https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/365days4) 
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>John 1:14–18 devotional, God came near Bible study, daily devotional podcast John 1, unfailing love devotional, Word became flesh devotional, gospel of John daily study, Jesus reveals God, 2 minute devotional John 1:14–18, Lectio Divina John 1:14–18, short podcast on God’s faithfulness</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>John 1:14–18 declares that the Word became human and made His home among us, full of unfailing love and faithfulness.</p>

<p>Today we’ll meditate on the truth that God isn’t distant — He came near to reveal Himself to us.</p>

<p>🎯 Exercise: Turn your commute into worship — sing along to a worship playlist and offer your praise to God.</p>

<p>📖 John 1:14–18 | Daily Bible Podcast | Christian Worship | Short Devotional<br>
Follow along <a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/365days4" rel="nofollow">here</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>John 1:14–18 declares that the Word became human and made His home among us, full of unfailing love and faithfulness.</p>

<p>Today we’ll meditate on the truth that God isn’t distant — He came near to reveal Himself to us.</p>

<p>🎯 Exercise: Turn your commute into worship — sing along to a worship playlist and offer your praise to God.</p>

<p>📖 John 1:14–18 | Daily Bible Podcast | Christian Worship | Short Devotional<br>
Follow along <a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/365days4" rel="nofollow">here</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
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  <title>Episode 203: Episode 3 — John 1:6–13 — Recognizing Jesus | Daily Devotional Podcast (Lectio Divina)</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/203</link>
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  <pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/0b8ca6b1-8755-4e3c-9b5e-a4eee3df7ddd.mp3" length="5199078" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>203</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Episode 3 — John 1:6–13 — Recognizing Jesus | Daily Devotional Podcast (Lectio Divina)</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>John the Baptist pointed to the true Light — Jesus — yet many did not recognize Him. In John 1:6–13, we’re reminded that all who believe and accept Him become children of God.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>7:12</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>John the Baptist pointed to the true Light — Jesus — yet many did not recognize Him. In John 1:6–13, we’re reminded that all who believe and accept Him become children of God.
We’ll reflect on the importance of keeping our eyes, ears, and hearts open to Jesus so we don’t miss Him in our daily lives.
🎯 Exercise: Look for someone who needs help today — carry a load, pick up something they drop, or offer a hand.
📖 John 1:6–13 | Christian Podcast for Busy People | Lectio Divina Daily | Short Devotional
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>John 1:1–5 devotional, John 1:1–5 Bible study, daily devotional podcast John 1, God’s nearness devotional, Jesus the Word devotional, light in the darkness Bible study, gospel of John introduction, 2 minute daily devotional John 1:1–5, Lectio Divina John 1:1–5, short podcast on God’s light</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>John the Baptist pointed to the true Light — Jesus — yet many did not recognize Him. In John 1:6–13, we’re reminded that all who believe and accept Him become children of God.</p>

<p>We’ll reflect on the importance of keeping our eyes, ears, and hearts open to Jesus so we don’t miss Him in our daily lives.</p>

<p>🎯 Exercise: Look for someone who needs help today — carry a load, pick up something they drop, or offer a hand.</p>

<p>📖 John 1:6–13 | Christian Podcast for Busy People | Lectio Divina Daily | Short Devotional</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>John the Baptist pointed to the true Light — Jesus — yet many did not recognize Him. In John 1:6–13, we’re reminded that all who believe and accept Him become children of God.</p>

<p>We’ll reflect on the importance of keeping our eyes, ears, and hearts open to Jesus so we don’t miss Him in our daily lives.</p>

<p>🎯 Exercise: Look for someone who needs help today — carry a load, pick up something they drop, or offer a hand.</p>

<p>📖 John 1:6–13 | Christian Podcast for Busy People | Lectio Divina Daily | Short Devotional</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
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  <title>Episode 202: Episode 2 — John 1:1–5 — God’s Nearness | Daily Devotional Podcast (Lectio Divina)</title>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
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  <itunes:episode>202</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Episode 2 — John 1:1–5 — God’s Nearness | Daily Devotional Podcast (Lectio Divina)</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>In John 1:1–5, we’re reminded that Jesus — the Word — was with God from the beginning, and He is God. His light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.
</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>6:16</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>In John 1:1–5, we’re reminded that Jesus — the Word — was with God from the beginning, and He is God. His light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.
Today’s reflection centers on God’s desire to be close to His creation. In just over two minutes, you’ll slow down, hear His Word, and carry His light into your day.
🎯 Exercise: Share the light of Christ with a smile — notice how it changes the atmosphere.
📖 John 1:1–5 | Daily Devotional Podcast | Christian Meditation | Short Bible Reading 
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    <![CDATA[<p>In John 1:1–5, we’re reminded that Jesus — the Word — was with God from the beginning, and He is God. His light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.</p>

<p>Today’s reflection centers on God’s desire to be close to His creation. In just over two minutes, you’ll slow down, hear His Word, and carry His light into your day.</p>

<p>🎯 Exercise: Share the light of Christ with a smile — notice how it changes the atmosphere.</p>

<p>📖 John 1:1–5 | Daily Devotional Podcast | Christian Meditation | Short Bible Reading</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In John 1:1–5, we’re reminded that Jesus — the Word — was with God from the beginning, and He is God. His light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.</p>

<p>Today’s reflection centers on God’s desire to be close to His creation. In just over two minutes, you’ll slow down, hear His Word, and carry His light into your day.</p>

<p>🎯 Exercise: Share the light of Christ with a smile — notice how it changes the atmosphere.</p>

<p>📖 John 1:1–5 | Daily Devotional Podcast | Christian Meditation | Short Bible Reading</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
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<item>
  <title>Episode 184: What I am learning from Jesus is… I have to carve out time for prayer, especially when life is busy.</title>
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  <pubDate>Sat, 15 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
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  <itunes:episode>184</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>What I am learning from Jesus is… I have to carve out time for prayer, especially when life is busy.</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>3</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle> I can relate to the frenetic pace of Jesus’ ministry here in Mark’s gospel, however, Jesus shows us that our relationship with God needs time too.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>2:54</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>Life is busy! Each day has a list of things that need to be accomplished for work and around the house as well as to keep up family relationships. We have enough things to keep ourselves busy 24/7. I can relate to the frenetic pace of Jesus’ ministry here in Mark’s gospel, however, Jesus shows us that our relationship with God needs time too. I am learning that I have to carve out time to be with God, it doesn’t just happen naturally, I have to intentionally carve out time to be alone with God. I meet with Him in the shower and and I listen to his word while I iron clothes. This is what works for me and what I’ve learned from Jesus is that if he could carve out time to be with the father, then so can I.
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  <itunes:keywords>busy, prayer, time, relationship, </itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Life is busy! Each day has a list of things that need to be accomplished for work and around the house as well as to keep up family relationships. We have enough things to keep ourselves busy 24/7. I can relate to the frenetic pace of Jesus’ ministry here in Mark’s gospel, however, Jesus shows us that our relationship with God needs time too. I am learning that I have to carve out time to be with God, it doesn’t just happen naturally, I have to intentionally carve out time to be alone with God. I meet with Him in the shower and and I listen to his word while I iron clothes. This is what works for me and what I’ve learned from Jesus is that if he could carve out time to be with the father, then so can I.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>Life is busy! Each day has a list of things that need to be accomplished for work and around the house as well as to keep up family relationships. We have enough things to keep ourselves busy 24/7. I can relate to the frenetic pace of Jesus’ ministry here in Mark’s gospel, however, Jesus shows us that our relationship with God needs time too. I am learning that I have to carve out time to be with God, it doesn’t just happen naturally, I have to intentionally carve out time to be alone with God. I meet with Him in the shower and and I listen to his word while I iron clothes. This is what works for me and what I’ve learned from Jesus is that if he could carve out time to be with the father, then so can I.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
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  <title>Episode 181: Luke Chapter 13</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/181</link>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/e818afaa-e627-4570-894d-6649f2009395.mp3" length="4581979" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>181</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Luke Chapter 13</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Jesus saw people, had concern for them and changed their story regardless of what was going on around him. The religious leaders, on the other hand were more concerned with keeping the rules than seeing the needs of people. If there is one thing that we can learn from Jesus here is that he has a genuine concern for people and their needs over the rules for the day.  </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>6:20</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>Jesus saw people, had concern for them and changed their story regardless of what was going on around him. The religious leaders, on the other hand were more concerned with keeping the rules than seeing the needs of people. If there is one thing that we can learn from Jesus here is that he has a genuine concern for people and their needs over the rules for the day.   
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  <itunes:keywords>Spirituality, Jesus Christ, Christianity, discipleship, spiritual journey, personal growth, self-care, daily Bible, audio Bible, daily devotional</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Jesus saw people, had concern for them and changed their story regardless of what was going on around him. The religious leaders, on the other hand were more concerned with keeping the rules than seeing the needs of people. If there is one thing that we can learn from Jesus here is that he has a genuine concern for people and their needs over the rules for the day.  </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>Jesus saw people, had concern for them and changed their story regardless of what was going on around him. The religious leaders, on the other hand were more concerned with keeping the rules than seeing the needs of people. If there is one thing that we can learn from Jesus here is that he has a genuine concern for people and their needs over the rules for the day.  </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
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  <title>Episode 180: Luke Chapter 12</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/180</link>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/fc8fd065-1ac2-48c0-99df-1e7b251aa6b7.mp3" length="6189860" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>180</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Luke Chapter 12</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>We all wear some sort of mask that makes us look like what we think the people we are around at the time want us to look. However, Jesus challenges us to be real and take off our masks and be who we say we are.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>8:34</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>We all wear some sort of mask that makes us look like what we think the people we are around at the time want us to look. However, Jesus challenges us to be real and take off our masks and be who we say we are. 
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>audio bible, daily bible, daily devotional, personal development, self care, soul care, spiritual growth, spiritual journey, spirituality</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>We all wear some sort of mask that makes us look like what we think the people we are around at the time want us to look. However, Jesus challenges us to be real and take off our masks and be who we say we are.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>We all wear some sort of mask that makes us look like what we think the people we are around at the time want us to look. However, Jesus challenges us to be real and take off our masks and be who we say we are.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
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  <title>Episode 179: Luke Chapter 11</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/179</link>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/3095b6f4-ec00-4c23-9cd9-5f97d7804532.mp3" length="6149796" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>179</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Luke Chapter 11</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>We don’t talk a lot about spiritual warfare, because if we can’t see it our touch it , we can’t understand it and if we can’t understand it, we dismiss it as not real. However, the more we hang out with Jesus, we realize that spiritual warfare is real and we need to be on guard against the spiritual forces that want to torment us. Jesus said that this is war and we need to choose our side and guard his word with our lives.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>8:31</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>We don’t talk a lot about spiritual warfare, because if we can’t see it our touch it , we can’t understand it and if we can’t understand it, we dismiss it as not real. However, the more we hang out with Jesus, we realize that spiritual warfare is real and we need to be on guard against the spiritual forces that want to torment us. Jesus said that this is war and we need to choose our side and guard his word with our lives. 
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>audio bible, daily bible, daily devotional, personal development, self care, soul care, spiritual growth, spiritual journey, spirituality</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>We don’t talk a lot about spiritual warfare, because if we can’t see it our touch it , we can’t understand it and if we can’t understand it, we dismiss it as not real. However, the more we hang out with Jesus, we realize that spiritual warfare is real and we need to be on guard against the spiritual forces that want to torment us. Jesus said that this is war and we need to choose our side and guard his word with our lives.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>We don’t talk a lot about spiritual warfare, because if we can’t see it our touch it , we can’t understand it and if we can’t understand it, we dismiss it as not real. However, the more we hang out with Jesus, we realize that spiritual warfare is real and we need to be on guard against the spiritual forces that want to torment us. Jesus said that this is war and we need to choose our side and guard his word with our lives.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
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  <title>Episode 178: Luke Chapter 10</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/178</link>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/e27b09d4-6814-4484-beef-d6fb793b3cd4.mp3" length="4880581" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>178</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Luke Chapter 10</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>What do you get worked up over? So many times, it’s the little stuff of life and we miss out on what Jesus wants us to focus on. I was reminded that before Jesus sent the disciples out to bring in the harvest, Jesus tells them to pray for harvest hands to get the message out about the Gospel. Before we get all worked up, we need to get on our knees and pray.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>6:45</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>What do you get worked up over? So many times, it’s the little stuff of life and we miss out on what Jesus wants us to focus on. I was reminded that before Jesus sent the disciples out to bring in the harvest, Jesus tells them to pray for harvest hands to get the message out about the Gospel. Before we get all worked up, we need to get on our knees and pray. 
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Daily Bible, audio Bible, daily devotional, spirituality, spiritual development, spiritual formation, personal growth, self-care, discipleship, spiritual growth</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>What do you get worked up over? So many times, it’s the little stuff of life and we miss out on what Jesus wants us to focus on. I was reminded that before Jesus sent the disciples out to bring in the harvest, Jesus tells them to pray for harvest hands to get the message out about the Gospel. Before we get all worked up, we need to get on our knees and pray.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>What do you get worked up over? So many times, it’s the little stuff of life and we miss out on what Jesus wants us to focus on. I was reminded that before Jesus sent the disciples out to bring in the harvest, Jesus tells them to pray for harvest hands to get the message out about the Gospel. Before we get all worked up, we need to get on our knees and pray.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 177: Luke Chapter 9</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/177</link>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/7535f3a2-58af-42e3-afb3-249178fb2535.mp3" length="7299933" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>177</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Luke Chapter 9</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Who is in the driver’s seat of your life? If we are going to follow Jesus, we have to get out of the driver’s seat and let him drive without being a backseat driver. That means that we let him take us where he wants and to enjoy the scenery. This is way easier said than done, but it is what Jesus is asking of us, so will we let him drive?</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>10:07</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>Who is in the driver’s seat of your life? If we are going to follow Jesus, we have to get out of the driver’s seat and let him drive without being a backseat driver. That means that we let him take us where he wants and to enjoy the scenery. This is way easier said than done, but it is what Jesus is asking of us, so will we let him drive? 
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Daily Bible, audio Bible, daily devotional, spirituality, spiritual development, spiritual formation, personal growth, self-care, discipleship, spiritual growth</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Who is in the driver’s seat of your life? If we are going to follow Jesus, we have to get out of the driver’s seat and let him drive without being a backseat driver. That means that we let him take us where he wants and to enjoy the scenery. This is way easier said than done, but it is what Jesus is asking of us, so will we let him drive?</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>Who is in the driver’s seat of your life? If we are going to follow Jesus, we have to get out of the driver’s seat and let him drive without being a backseat driver. That means that we let him take us where he wants and to enjoy the scenery. This is way easier said than done, but it is what Jesus is asking of us, so will we let him drive?</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
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  <title>Episode 176: Luke Chapter 8</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/176</link>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/202f9fe2-a02c-43e5-a794-dbf8ae188728.mp3" length="7382075" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>176</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Luke Chapter 8</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>What stuck me in the chapter is that obedience is thicker than blood and how trust and obedience go hand in hand. Trust leads to obedience and we see some examples of what trust looks like and doesn’t look like. Trust looks like some women who fund his ministry and a man who is relieved of demon possession and obeys Jesus by going home and proclaiming what Jesus had done for him. But, the disciples who had seen everything that Jesus had done didn’t trust him in the storm and began to panic. Trust and obey is the only way to live our lives for Jesus, </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>10:14</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>What stuck me in the chapter is that obedience is thicker than blood and how trust and obedience go hand in hand. Trust leads to obedience and we see some examples of what trust looks like and doesn’t look like. Trust looks like some women who fund his ministry and a man who is relieved of demon possession and obeys Jesus by going home and proclaiming what Jesus had done for him. But, the disciples who had seen everything that Jesus had done didn’t trust him in the storm and began to panic. Trust and obey is the only way to live our lives for Jesus,  
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  <itunes:keywords>Spirituality, Audio Bible, daily Bible, daily devotional, spiritual journey, spiritual growth, personal development, soul care, self care</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>What stuck me in the chapter is that obedience is thicker than blood and how trust and obedience go hand in hand. Trust leads to obedience and we see some examples of what trust looks like and doesn’t look like. Trust looks like some women who fund his ministry and a man who is relieved of demon possession and obeys Jesus by going home and proclaiming what Jesus had done for him. But, the disciples who had seen everything that Jesus had done didn’t trust him in the storm and began to panic. Trust and obey is the only way to live our lives for Jesus, </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>What stuck me in the chapter is that obedience is thicker than blood and how trust and obedience go hand in hand. Trust leads to obedience and we see some examples of what trust looks like and doesn’t look like. Trust looks like some women who fund his ministry and a man who is relieved of demon possession and obeys Jesus by going home and proclaiming what Jesus had done for him. But, the disciples who had seen everything that Jesus had done didn’t trust him in the storm and began to panic. Trust and obey is the only way to live our lives for Jesus, </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 173: Luke Chapter 5</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/173</link>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2022 07:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/d9f49ee1-9ec6-46fa-a524-dd5758b65aaf.mp3" length="10374782" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>173</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Luke Chapter 5</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>In the story of the miraculous catch of fish it never quite dawned on me exactly how many fish that was and what that meant for those fishing families. To have two boats filled with fish, that was enough money that they would be set for life. They were able to walk away from their lively hood because their families were taken care of. They answered the call of Jesus to fish for people because of this miracle, they had been eking it out to that point but now God provided more than enough. I think ahead a little to the catch that Peter had at Pentecost of 3000 people saved that day. This story reminds me that when God calls you, he will provide for you. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>7:12</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>In the story of the miraculous catch of fish it never quite dawned on me exactly how many fish that was and what that meant for those fishing families. To have two boats filled with fish, that was enough money that they would be set for life. They were able to walk away from their lively hood because their families were taken care of. They answered the call of Jesus to fish for people because of this miracle, they had been eking it out to that point but now God provided more than enough. I think ahead a little to the catch that Peter had at Pentecost of 3000 people saved that day. This story reminds me that when God calls you, he will provide for you.  
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  <itunes:keywords>Luke 5, Bible, Jesus Christ, fishing, healing touch, </itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In the story of the miraculous catch of fish it never quite dawned on me exactly how many fish that was and what that meant for those fishing families. To have two boats filled with fish, that was enough money that they would be set for life. They were able to walk away from their lively hood because their families were taken care of. They answered the call of Jesus to fish for people because of this miracle, they had been eking it out to that point but now God provided more than enough. I think ahead a little to the catch that Peter had at Pentecost of 3000 people saved that day. This story reminds me that when God calls you, he will provide for you. </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In the story of the miraculous catch of fish it never quite dawned on me exactly how many fish that was and what that meant for those fishing families. To have two boats filled with fish, that was enough money that they would be set for life. They were able to walk away from their lively hood because their families were taken care of. They answered the call of Jesus to fish for people because of this miracle, they had been eking it out to that point but now God provided more than enough. I think ahead a little to the catch that Peter had at Pentecost of 3000 people saved that day. This story reminds me that when God calls you, he will provide for you. </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 172: Luke Chapter 4</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/172</link>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2022 17:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/c74edfe0-fc75-497d-8b5e-c01fb1431338.mp3" length="10703897" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>172</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Luke Chapter 4</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>What stuck out to me in this chapter is the Holy Spirit’s role in Jesus’ ministry. It is the Spirit who led him to the wilderness and powered his ministry and teaching. I find it interesting that Luke picks up on how the Holy Spirit was involved in Jesus’ ministry as a template for us who are given the Holy Spirit as a gift when we believe in Jesus. We see the Spirit in the driver’s seat steering Jesus where he should go and also powering the engine of his ministry. How many of us who follow Jesus allow the Spirit to steer and power our lives? I do not yield control of my life to the Holy Spirit very well and unfortunately, I lack the power and direction that he wants to offer me. I want to follow Jesus’ example and allow the Holy Spirit access to steering wheel and to power my ministry engine. This is something worth praying about and pondering as we look for clues while reading through Luke.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>7:25</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>What stuck out to me in this chapter is the Holy Spirit’s role in Jesus’ ministry. It is the Spirit who led him to the wilderness and powered his ministry and teaching. I find it interesting that Luke picks up on how the Holy Spirit was involved in Jesus’ ministry as a template for us who are given the Holy Spirit as a gift when we believe in Jesus. We see the Spirit in the driver’s seat steering Jesus where he should go and also powering the engine of his ministry. How many of us who follow Jesus allow the Spirit to steer and power our lives? I do not yield control of my life to the Holy Spirit very well and unfortunately, I lack the power and direction that he wants to offer me. I want to follow Jesus’ example and allow the Holy Spirit access to steering wheel and to power my ministry engine. This is something worth praying about and pondering as we look for clues while reading through Luke.
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  <itunes:keywords>Audio Bible, daily Bible, daily devotional, spirituality, christianity, spiritual journey, self-care, personal development, soul care</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>What stuck out to me in this chapter is the Holy Spirit’s role in Jesus’ ministry. It is the Spirit who led him to the wilderness and powered his ministry and teaching. I find it interesting that Luke picks up on how the Holy Spirit was involved in Jesus’ ministry as a template for us who are given the Holy Spirit as a gift when we believe in Jesus. We see the Spirit in the driver’s seat steering Jesus where he should go and also powering the engine of his ministry. How many of us who follow Jesus allow the Spirit to steer and power our lives? I do not yield control of my life to the Holy Spirit very well and unfortunately, I lack the power and direction that he wants to offer me. I want to follow Jesus’ example and allow the Holy Spirit access to steering wheel and to power my ministry engine. This is something worth praying about and pondering as we look for clues while reading through Luke.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>What stuck out to me in this chapter is the Holy Spirit’s role in Jesus’ ministry. It is the Spirit who led him to the wilderness and powered his ministry and teaching. I find it interesting that Luke picks up on how the Holy Spirit was involved in Jesus’ ministry as a template for us who are given the Holy Spirit as a gift when we believe in Jesus. We see the Spirit in the driver’s seat steering Jesus where he should go and also powering the engine of his ministry. How many of us who follow Jesus allow the Spirit to steer and power our lives? I do not yield control of my life to the Holy Spirit very well and unfortunately, I lack the power and direction that he wants to offer me. I want to follow Jesus’ example and allow the Holy Spirit access to steering wheel and to power my ministry engine. This is something worth praying about and pondering as we look for clues while reading through Luke.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 171: Luke Chapter 3</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/171</link>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/259e6cec-0d64-4b05-b226-313b44077c4d.mp3" length="5632405" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>171</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Luke Chapter 3</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>In our reading today, we have a ton of names to read through and the temptation is to skip over them and get on with the good stuff. However, part of getting to know someone is to understand where the came from, who in the past shaped their life by what they passed down. I also love the fact that Luke traces Jesus’ lineage all the way to God and we will see that color the story that Luke tells. Don’t let your eyes glaze over when we read the names, but think of them as people who influenced who Jesus was. 
What strikes me in this chapter is the role of the Holy Spirit in Jesus life and ministry. Jesus is going to ignite in us the kingdom life, fueled by the Holy Spirit that will change us from the inside out. That is a key thing for us to remember as we continue with Luke and later in Acts. Jesus is given the Holy Spirit at his baptism and God speaks this blessing over him, “You are my Son, chosen and marked by my love, pride of my life” Luke 3:22 (The Message). Jesus is set apart to usher in God’s Kingdom and he opens up access to God for all of us. There is a part of me that feels like this is a stretch, but when you realize that Jesus has made us children of God, this blessing can relate to us as well. We are God’s children and we are chosen by God, marked by his love and God is proud of us.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>7:48</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>In our reading today, we have a ton of names to read through and the temptation is to skip over them and get on with the good stuff. However, part of getting to know someone is to understand where the came from, who in the past shaped their life by what they passed down. I also love the fact that Luke traces Jesus’ lineage all the way to God and we will see that color the story that Luke tells. Don’t let your eyes glaze over when we read the names, but think of them as people who influenced who Jesus was. 
What strikes me in this chapter is the role of the Holy Spirit in Jesus life and ministry. Jesus is going to ignite in us the kingdom life, fueled by the Holy Spirit that will change us from the inside out. That is a key thing for us to remember as we continue with Luke and later in Acts. Jesus is given the Holy Spirit at his baptism and God speaks this blessing over him, “You are my Son, chosen and marked by my love, pride of my life” Luke 3:22 (The Message). Jesus is set apart to usher in God’s Kingdom and he opens up access to God for all of us. There is a part of me that feels like this is a stretch, but when you realize that Jesus has made us children of God, this blessing can relate to us as well. We are God’s children and we are chosen by God, marked by his love and God is proud of us. 
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  <itunes:keywords>Audio Bible, daily bible, daily devotional, spirituality, spiritual journey, christianity, self-care, personal development, soul care, spiritual formation, discipleship </itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In our reading today, we have a ton of names to read through and the temptation is to skip over them and get on with the good stuff. However, part of getting to know someone is to understand where the came from, who in the past shaped their life by what they passed down. I also love the fact that Luke traces Jesus’ lineage all the way to God and we will see that color the story that Luke tells. Don’t let your eyes glaze over when we read the names, but think of them as people who influenced who Jesus was. <br>
What strikes me in this chapter is the role of the Holy Spirit in Jesus life and ministry. Jesus is going to ignite in us the kingdom life, fueled by the Holy Spirit that will change us from the inside out. That is a key thing for us to remember as we continue with Luke and later in Acts. Jesus is given the Holy Spirit at his baptism and God speaks this blessing over him, “You are my Son, chosen and marked by my love, pride of my life” Luke 3:22 (The Message). Jesus is set apart to usher in God’s Kingdom and he opens up access to God for all of us. There is a part of me that feels like this is a stretch, but when you realize that Jesus has made us children of God, this blessing can relate to us as well. We are God’s children and we are chosen by God, marked by his love and God is proud of us.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In our reading today, we have a ton of names to read through and the temptation is to skip over them and get on with the good stuff. However, part of getting to know someone is to understand where the came from, who in the past shaped their life by what they passed down. I also love the fact that Luke traces Jesus’ lineage all the way to God and we will see that color the story that Luke tells. Don’t let your eyes glaze over when we read the names, but think of them as people who influenced who Jesus was. <br>
What strikes me in this chapter is the role of the Holy Spirit in Jesus life and ministry. Jesus is going to ignite in us the kingdom life, fueled by the Holy Spirit that will change us from the inside out. That is a key thing for us to remember as we continue with Luke and later in Acts. Jesus is given the Holy Spirit at his baptism and God speaks this blessing over him, “You are my Son, chosen and marked by my love, pride of my life” Luke 3:22 (The Message). Jesus is set apart to usher in God’s Kingdom and he opens up access to God for all of us. There is a part of me that feels like this is a stretch, but when you realize that Jesus has made us children of God, this blessing can relate to us as well. We are God’s children and we are chosen by God, marked by his love and God is proud of us.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 170: Luke Chapter 2</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/170</link>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2022 14:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/580887d5-df5b-4384-8c7f-8dcc0df6a59c.mp3" length="5670904" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>170</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Luke Chapter 2</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>We are on a journey through the Gospels and we find ourselves in a very familiar story from Jesus’ life. Every year, before we opened Christmas presents, my grandma would break out the bathrobes and towels so that we could act out the Christmas story from Luke 2. It is easy, then, to speed past this story, but I want us to listen with new ears and savor the details so that we can learn who Jesus is.
What I learned about Jesus in this chapter is that the temple is a magnet for Jesus, because his purpose is to be about the things of his Father. I was struck that the teachers in the temple were impressed with him, but his parents were NOT! However, Jesus lived obediently with them and grew up. Jesus knew who he was, but he also knew that he didn’t have to rush it either. He had other things to do and experience before he went back to the temple and focused on the things of his Father. 
I was reminded of the fact that even if we know where we want to go, we have to go through the journey of life’s ups and downs to get there. We have to grow in wisdom and to have the blessing of being shaped by those who are further along in their journey. Jesus had to grow up before he could save the world and so do we.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>7:51</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>We are on a journey through the Gospels and we find ourselves in a very familiar story from Jesus’ life. Every year, before we opened Christmas presents, my grandma would break out the bathrobes and towels so that we could act out the Christmas story from Luke 2. It is easy, then, to speed past this story, but I want us to listen with new ears and savor the details so that we can learn who Jesus is.
What I learned about Jesus in this chapter is that the temple is a magnet for Jesus, because his purpose is to be about the things of his Father. I was struck that the teachers in the temple were impressed with him, but his parents were NOT! However, Jesus lived obediently with them and grew up. Jesus knew who he was, but he also knew that he didn’t have to rush it either. He had other things to do and experience before he went back to the temple and focused on the things of his Father. 
I was reminded of the fact that even if we know where we want to go, we have to go through the journey of life’s ups and downs to get there. We have to grow in wisdom and to have the blessing of being shaped by those who are further along in their journey. Jesus had to grow up before he could save the world and so do we. 
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  <itunes:keywords>audio bible, christianity, daily bible, daily devotional, discipleship, personal development, self development, self-care, soul care, spiritual formation, spiritual journey, spirituality</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>We are on a journey through the Gospels and we find ourselves in a very familiar story from Jesus’ life. Every year, before we opened Christmas presents, my grandma would break out the bathrobes and towels so that we could act out the Christmas story from Luke 2. It is easy, then, to speed past this story, but I want us to listen with new ears and savor the details so that we can learn who Jesus is.<br>
What I learned about Jesus in this chapter is that the temple is a magnet for Jesus, because his purpose is to be about the things of his Father. I was struck that the teachers in the temple were impressed with him, but his parents were NOT! However, Jesus lived obediently with them and grew up. Jesus knew who he was, but he also knew that he didn’t have to rush it either. He had other things to do and experience before he went back to the temple and focused on the things of his Father. <br>
I was reminded of the fact that even if we know where we want to go, we have to go through the journey of life’s ups and downs to get there. We have to grow in wisdom and to have the blessing of being shaped by those who are further along in their journey. Jesus had to grow up before he could save the world and so do we.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>We are on a journey through the Gospels and we find ourselves in a very familiar story from Jesus’ life. Every year, before we opened Christmas presents, my grandma would break out the bathrobes and towels so that we could act out the Christmas story from Luke 2. It is easy, then, to speed past this story, but I want us to listen with new ears and savor the details so that we can learn who Jesus is.<br>
What I learned about Jesus in this chapter is that the temple is a magnet for Jesus, because his purpose is to be about the things of his Father. I was struck that the teachers in the temple were impressed with him, but his parents were NOT! However, Jesus lived obediently with them and grew up. Jesus knew who he was, but he also knew that he didn’t have to rush it either. He had other things to do and experience before he went back to the temple and focused on the things of his Father. <br>
I was reminded of the fact that even if we know where we want to go, we have to go through the journey of life’s ups and downs to get there. We have to grow in wisdom and to have the blessing of being shaped by those who are further along in their journey. Jesus had to grow up before he could save the world and so do we.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 169: Luke Chapter 1</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/169</link>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2022 11:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/d63f251d-745c-42b9-859f-379d7850a9ef.mp3" length="7842492" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>169</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Luke Chapter 1</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>We are now moving into the Gospel of Luke today. The four Gospels give us a grand mosaic of who Jesus is, what he did and said, and they show us how to live in his kingdom. We will be reading from Luke chapter 1 today along with the introduction from the Message. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>10:52</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>We are now moving into the Gospel of Luke today. The four Gospels give us a grand mosaic of who Jesus is, what he did and said, and they show us how to live in his kingdom. We will be reading from Luke chapter 1 today along with the introduction from the Message.  
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  <itunes:keywords>daily bible, audio bible, spirituality, daily devotional, spiritual journey, self-care, personal development, christianity, discipleship, spiritual formation</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>We are now moving into the Gospel of Luke today. The four Gospels give us a grand mosaic of who Jesus is, what he did and said, and they show us how to live in his kingdom. We will be reading from Luke chapter 1 today along with the introduction from the Message. </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>We are now moving into the Gospel of Luke today. The four Gospels give us a grand mosaic of who Jesus is, what he did and said, and they show us how to live in his kingdom. We will be reading from Luke chapter 1 today along with the introduction from the Message. </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 168: Mark Chapter 16</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/168</link>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2022 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cae6a129-8a31-4079-af75-4f6b5abb0f27.mp3" length="3080518" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>168</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Mark Chapter 16</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>What strikes me most in this chapter is the importance of women to the ministry of Jesus. They are the first to see him alive and Jesus entrusts them with the important message of his resurrection. I love that God sees us all as vital to his kingdom, no matter your sex, race, ethnicity or financial status, we are all a part of God’s kingdom. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>4:15</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>What strikes me most in this chapter is the importance of women to the ministry of Jesus. They are the first to see him alive and Jesus entrusts them with the important message of his resurrection. I love that God sees us all as vital to his kingdom, no matter your sex, race, ethnicity or financial status, we are all a part of God’s kingdom.  
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  <itunes:keywords>Audio Bible, daily bible, daily devotional, christianity, spirituality, spiritual journey, soul care, self-care, personal development, leadership development</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>What strikes me most in this chapter is the importance of women to the ministry of Jesus. They are the first to see him alive and Jesus entrusts them with the important message of his resurrection. I love that God sees us all as vital to his kingdom, no matter your sex, race, ethnicity or financial status, we are all a part of God’s kingdom. </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>What strikes me most in this chapter is the importance of women to the ministry of Jesus. They are the first to see him alive and Jesus entrusts them with the important message of his resurrection. I love that God sees us all as vital to his kingdom, no matter your sex, race, ethnicity or financial status, we are all a part of God’s kingdom. </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 167: Mark Chapter 15</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/167</link>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2022 11:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
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  <itunes:episode>167</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Mark Chapter 15</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>We are making progress in our journey through the Gospels and we find ourselves at the end of the book of Mark. We have seen Jesus in action, from healing the sick, raising the dead, feeding thousands of people, and walking on water. We have also seen him get away from the crowds to pray and recharge and he has been teaching us about the kingdom life that he is ushering in. The one thing about Mark 15 is how much Jesus told his disciples that it was going to happen and it did. This was what Jesus came to do, to take the abuse of violent people to open up God’s kingdom to all of us.
At the moment that Jesus died, the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The significance of this moment is that God is opening up access to himself to everyone. Now we can have direct access to God and not have to go to the temple and have someone else go into God’s presence for us. His sacrifice made that possible for us. The other thing that I am pondering is the fact that God had to watch his only son die at the hands of wicked violent people. God knows what it’s like. God stands with those who have lost children senselessly by wicked violent people and he weeps with them. He also points to the torn veil and says today your child is with me.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>8:09</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>We are making progress in our journey through the Gospels and we find ourselves at the end of the book of Mark. We have seen Jesus in action, from healing the sick, raising the dead, feeding thousands of people, and walking on water. We have also seen him get away from the crowds to pray and recharge and he has been teaching us about the kingdom life that he is ushering in. The one thing about Mark 15 is how much Jesus told his disciples that it was going to happen and it did. This was what Jesus came to do, to take the abuse of violent people to open up God’s kingdom to all of us. So, let’s dive in to Mark Chapter 15.
At the moment that Jesus died, the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The significance of this moment is that God is opening up access to himself to everyone. Now we can have direct access to God and not have to go to the temple and have someone else go into God’s presence for us. His sacrifice made that possible for us. The other thing that I am pondering is the fact that God had to watch his only son die at the hands of wicked violent people. God knows what it’s like. God stands with those who have lost children senselessly by wicked violent people and he weeps with them. He also points to the torn veil and says today your child is with me. 
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  <itunes:keywords>Crucifixion of Jesus, Jesus Christ, violence, God cares, mob</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>We are making progress in our journey through the Gospels and we find ourselves at the end of the book of Mark. We have seen Jesus in action, from healing the sick, raising the dead, feeding thousands of people, and walking on water. We have also seen him get away from the crowds to pray and recharge and he has been teaching us about the kingdom life that he is ushering in. The one thing about Mark 15 is how much Jesus told his disciples that it was going to happen and it did. This was what Jesus came to do, to take the abuse of violent people to open up God’s kingdom to all of us. So, let’s dive in to Mark Chapter 15.<br>
At the moment that Jesus died, the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The significance of this moment is that God is opening up access to himself to everyone. Now we can have direct access to God and not have to go to the temple and have someone else go into God’s presence for us. His sacrifice made that possible for us. The other thing that I am pondering is the fact that God had to watch his only son die at the hands of wicked violent people. God knows what it’s like. God stands with those who have lost children senselessly by wicked violent people and he weeps with them. He also points to the torn veil and says today your child is with me.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>We are making progress in our journey through the Gospels and we find ourselves at the end of the book of Mark. We have seen Jesus in action, from healing the sick, raising the dead, feeding thousands of people, and walking on water. We have also seen him get away from the crowds to pray and recharge and he has been teaching us about the kingdom life that he is ushering in. The one thing about Mark 15 is how much Jesus told his disciples that it was going to happen and it did. This was what Jesus came to do, to take the abuse of violent people to open up God’s kingdom to all of us. So, let’s dive in to Mark Chapter 15.<br>
At the moment that Jesus died, the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The significance of this moment is that God is opening up access to himself to everyone. Now we can have direct access to God and not have to go to the temple and have someone else go into God’s presence for us. His sacrifice made that possible for us. The other thing that I am pondering is the fact that God had to watch his only son die at the hands of wicked violent people. God knows what it’s like. God stands with those who have lost children senselessly by wicked violent people and he weeps with them. He also points to the torn veil and says today your child is with me.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 166: Mark Chapter 14</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/166</link>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2022 15:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
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  <itunes:episode>166</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Mark Chapter 14</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>I was struck by the depth of pain that Jesus was in while he was praying in the garden. Jesus really felt the weight of what was going to happen to him, from the betrayal, abandonment, rejection, beating and crucification. He really wanted to skip all of this if he could, but in perfect obedience, he went through it. I’m glad that he went through all of this, because we have a God who knows exactly what we feel and has been through it and worse, quite frankly. When I am tempted to tell God that he doesn’t know what I’m going through, this is the gentle reminder that he does and he cares for me. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>10:37</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>I was struck by the depth of pain that Jesus was in while he was praying in the garden. Jesus really felt the weight of what was going to happen to him, from the betrayal, abandonment, rejection, beating and crucification. He really wanted to skip all of this if he could, but in perfect obedience, he went through it. I’m glad that he went through all of this, because we have a God who knows exactly what we feel and has been through it and worse, quite frankly. When I am tempted to tell God that he doesn’t know what I’m going through, this is the gentle reminder that he does and he cares for me.  
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  <itunes:keywords>Audio Bible, daily Bible, daily devotional, Christianity, spirituality, spiritual formation, self-care, personal development, leadership, </itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>I was struck by the depth of pain that Jesus was in while he was praying in the garden. Jesus really felt the weight of what was going to happen to him, from the betrayal, abandonment, rejection, beating and crucification. He really wanted to skip all of this if he could, but in perfect obedience, he went through it. I’m glad that he went through all of this, because we have a God who knows exactly what we feel and has been through it and worse, quite frankly. When I am tempted to tell God that he doesn’t know what I’m going through, this is the gentle reminder that he does and he cares for me. </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>I was struck by the depth of pain that Jesus was in while he was praying in the garden. Jesus really felt the weight of what was going to happen to him, from the betrayal, abandonment, rejection, beating and crucification. He really wanted to skip all of this if he could, but in perfect obedience, he went through it. I’m glad that he went through all of this, because we have a God who knows exactly what we feel and has been through it and worse, quite frankly. When I am tempted to tell God that he doesn’t know what I’m going through, this is the gentle reminder that he does and he cares for me. </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 165: Mark Chapter 13</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/165</link>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2022 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/d04f3600-e857-4af6-994f-addace50f408.mp3" length="5951354" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>165</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Mark Chapter 13</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>What jumped off the page and is rolling through my mind is this statement: “When the time comes, say what’s on your heart—the Holy Spirit will make his witness in and through you.” Times are tough for Christians right now, and part of it is our own fault for allowing the world to press us into it’s mold and for holding up a standard that we are not living to. We look way more like those who killed Jesus than we do Jesus. It’s also tough to be a Jesus follower, because the world hates him and those who shine light in the darkness. 
However, we still have to speak to those around us and it is comforting to know that all we have to do is speak from our heart and the Holy Spirit makes his witness in and through us. God will use our words for his glory and witness for those around us. God is so good and his forgiveness is so thorough and his grace is enough, however we need to stop shooting ourselves in the foot and keep listening to Jesus and work his words into our lives.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>8:15</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>What jumped off the page and is rolling through my mind is this statement: “When the time comes, say what’s on your heart—the Holy Spirit will make his witness in and through you.” Times are tough for Christians right now, and part of it is our own fault for allowing the world to press us into it’s mold and for holding up a standard that we are not living to. We look way more like those who killed Jesus than we do Jesus. It’s also tough to be a Jesus follower, because the world hates him and those who shine light in the darkness. 
However, we still have to speak to those around us and it is comforting to know that all we have to do is speak from our heart and the Holy Spirit makes his witness in and through us. God will use our words for his glory and witness for those around us. God is so good and his forgiveness is so thorough and his grace is enough, however we need to stop shooting ourselves in the foot and keep listening to Jesus and work his words into our lives. 
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  <itunes:keywords>Daily Bible, audio Bible, daily devotional, spirituality, self-care, spiritual journey, spiritual formation, leadership development, personal development, Christianity </itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>What jumped off the page and is rolling through my mind is this statement: “When the time comes, say what’s on your heart—the Holy Spirit will make his witness in and through you.” Times are tough for Christians right now, and part of it is our own fault for allowing the world to press us into it’s mold and for holding up a standard that we are not living to. We look way more like those who killed Jesus than we do Jesus. It’s also tough to be a Jesus follower, because the world hates him and those who shine light in the darkness. <br>
However, we still have to speak to those around us and it is comforting to know that all we have to do is speak from our heart and the Holy Spirit makes his witness in and through us. God will use our words for his glory and witness for those around us. God is so good and his forgiveness is so thorough and his grace is enough, however we need to stop shooting ourselves in the foot and keep listening to Jesus and work his words into our lives.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>What jumped off the page and is rolling through my mind is this statement: “When the time comes, say what’s on your heart—the Holy Spirit will make his witness in and through you.” Times are tough for Christians right now, and part of it is our own fault for allowing the world to press us into it’s mold and for holding up a standard that we are not living to. We look way more like those who killed Jesus than we do Jesus. It’s also tough to be a Jesus follower, because the world hates him and those who shine light in the darkness. <br>
However, we still have to speak to those around us and it is comforting to know that all we have to do is speak from our heart and the Holy Spirit makes his witness in and through us. God will use our words for his glory and witness for those around us. God is so good and his forgiveness is so thorough and his grace is enough, however we need to stop shooting ourselves in the foot and keep listening to Jesus and work his words into our lives.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 164: Mark Chapter 12</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/164</link>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2022 10:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/763c78af-c8ce-4aee-b4da-1918d00020ca.mp3" length="5280908" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>164</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Mark Chapter 12</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>What stuck out for me in this chapter is that the people who are supposed to have it all together in their religious and financial lives are the ones arguing with Jesus and trying to trip him up. However, all of these people are set alongside a widow who is faithful to God and gives her everything without quibbling. Again we see the scriptures as a mirror to our souls, who are we most like if we are completely honest with ourselves? As we pray, ask God to help you to be more like the widow.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>7:19</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>What stuck out for me in this chapter is that the people who are supposed to have it all together in their religious and financial lives are the ones arguing with Jesus and trying to trip him up. However, all of these people are set alongside a widow who is faithful to God and gives her everything without quibbling. Again we see the scriptures as a mirror to our souls, who are we most like if we are completely honest with ourselves? As we pray, ask God to help you to be more like the widow. 
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  <itunes:keywords>Audio Bible, daily Bible, daily devotional, spirituality, christianity, spiritual formation, discipleship, spiritual journey, </itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>What stuck out for me in this chapter is that the people who are supposed to have it all together in their religious and financial lives are the ones arguing with Jesus and trying to trip him up. However, all of these people are set alongside a widow who is faithful to God and gives her everything without quibbling. Again we see the scriptures as a mirror to our souls, who are we most like if we are completely honest with ourselves? As we pray, ask God to help you to be more like the widow.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>What stuck out for me in this chapter is that the people who are supposed to have it all together in their religious and financial lives are the ones arguing with Jesus and trying to trip him up. However, all of these people are set alongside a widow who is faithful to God and gives her everything without quibbling. Again we see the scriptures as a mirror to our souls, who are we most like if we are completely honest with ourselves? As we pray, ask God to help you to be more like the widow.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 162: Mark Chapter 11</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/162</link>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2022 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
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  <itunes:episode>162</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Mark Chapter 11</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Jesus’ teaching on prayer in this chapter, jumped off the page and slapped me in the face. I know that the things he said are true and I want to live them out them in practice, but when it comes down to doing it, I freeze. God wants me to bring everything to him in prayer, but I hold back. I’m not sure exactly why, but it could be because I think it’s not big enough to bother God with. It could be because I think I can handle it or that he doesn’t care enough to do those little things for me. However, I know better and want to take everything to him, I want to walk into God’s everything, I want to take everything to God and ask big things, but why do I doubt and hold back, when I know that if I include everything in prayer, I get God’s everything. 
There is a lot to work on here for me, bringing everything to God and letting go of my pride.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>6:01</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>Jesus’ teaching on prayer in this chapter, jumped off the page and slapped me in the face. I know that the things he said are true and I want to live them out them in practice, but when it comes down to doing it, I freeze. God wants me to bring everything to him in prayer, but I hprold back. I’m not sure exactly why, but it could be because I think it’s not big enough to bother God with. It could be because I think I can handle it or that he doesn’t care enough to do those little things for me. However, I know better and want to take everything to him, I want to walk into God’s everything, I want to take everything to God and ask big things, but why do I doubt and hold back, when I know that if I include everything in prayer, I get God’s everything. 
There is a lot to work on here for me, bringing everything to God and letting go of my pride. 
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Jesus Christ, prayer, righteous anger</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Jesus’ teaching on prayer in this chapter, jumped off the page and slapped me in the face. I know that the things he said are true and I want to live them out them in practice, but when it comes down to doing it, I freeze. God wants me to bring everything to him in prayer, but I hprold back. I’m not sure exactly why, but it could be because I think it’s not big enough to bother God with. It could be because I think I can handle it or that he doesn’t care enough to do those little things for me. However, I know better and want to take everything to him, I want to walk into God’s everything, I want to take everything to God and ask big things, but why do I doubt and hold back, when I know that if I include everything in prayer, I get God’s everything. <br>
There is a lot to work on here for me, bringing everything to God and letting go of my pride.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>Jesus’ teaching on prayer in this chapter, jumped off the page and slapped me in the face. I know that the things he said are true and I want to live them out them in practice, but when it comes down to doing it, I freeze. God wants me to bring everything to him in prayer, but I hprold back. I’m not sure exactly why, but it could be because I think it’s not big enough to bother God with. It could be because I think I can handle it or that he doesn’t care enough to do those little things for me. However, I know better and want to take everything to him, I want to walk into God’s everything, I want to take everything to God and ask big things, but why do I doubt and hold back, when I know that if I include everything in prayer, I get God’s everything. <br>
There is a lot to work on here for me, bringing everything to God and letting go of my pride.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 161: Mark Chapter 10</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/161</link>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2022 11:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
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  <itunes:episode>161</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Mark Chapter 10</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>In our upside down way of looking at things, we want to earn our keep. It is common sense that if you work hard, you can achieve whatever you want. However, Jesus teaches that it is not that way with entering God’s Kingdom. No amount of work, charm, merit or money can gain you entrance into God’s Kingdom. Then how do we get in? We let God do the work and trust in Him. It’s that simple, but also that complex because it’s not that easy to trust Him when it’s wired in our brains to pull ourselves up. We have to forget about striving for our gain and embrace giving ourselves away and we will get everything back and more in God’s Kingdom. How hard is this concept to wrap your brain around?
</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>8:08</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>In our upside down way of looking at things, we want to earn our keep. It is common sense that if you work hard, you can achieve whatever you want. However, Jesus teaches that it is not that way with entering God’s Kingdom. No amount of work, charm, merit or money can gain you entrance into God’s Kingdom. Then how do we get in? We let God do the work and trust in Him. It’s that simple, but also that complex because it’s not that easy to trust Him when it’s wired in our brains to pull ourselves up. We have to forget about striving for our gain and embrace giving ourselves away and we will get everything back and more in God’s Kingdom. How hard is this concept to wrap your brain around?
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  <itunes:keywords>Follow, serve, lead, sacrifice, give away, upside down, reversal</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In our upside down way of looking at things, we want to earn our keep. It is common sense that if you work hard, you can achieve whatever you want. However, Jesus teaches that it is not that way with entering God’s Kingdom. No amount of work, charm, merit or money can gain you entrance into God’s Kingdom. Then how do we get in? We let God do the work and trust in Him. It’s that simple, but also that complex because it’s not that easy to trust Him when it’s wired in our brains to pull ourselves up. We have to forget about striving for our gain and embrace giving ourselves away and we will get everything back and more in God’s Kingdom. How hard is this concept to wrap your brain around?</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In our upside down way of looking at things, we want to earn our keep. It is common sense that if you work hard, you can achieve whatever you want. However, Jesus teaches that it is not that way with entering God’s Kingdom. No amount of work, charm, merit or money can gain you entrance into God’s Kingdom. Then how do we get in? We let God do the work and trust in Him. It’s that simple, but also that complex because it’s not that easy to trust Him when it’s wired in our brains to pull ourselves up. We have to forget about striving for our gain and embrace giving ourselves away and we will get everything back and more in God’s Kingdom. How hard is this concept to wrap your brain around?</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 160: Mark Chapter 9</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/160</link>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2022 14:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
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  <itunes:episode>160</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Mark Chapter 9</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Quick summary of this chapter: God’s kingdom on display on a mountain top…admiring excitement upon seeing Jesus…a demon that won’t leave until Jesus forces it to…an argument about who is the greatest settled with the embrace by Jesus of a child. I think what amazes me the most about this chapter is what really puzzles the disciples is Jesus’ foretelling of his death and resurrection. I see it from my perspective of 2022 Easters later and I’m like how do you not get it? However, when I put myself in their shoes, I can start to see how they can miss the point. It is a foreign concept to talk about rising from the dead and it’s hard to see beyond the moment we are in to grasp the future. Even with Jesus saying, this is going to happen multiple times, it just wouldn’t sink in. I am now getting a clear picture, there was so much going on, that they couldn’t see the forrest for the trees. So that makes me think, what are we missing? </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>7:56</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>Quick summary of this chapter: God’s kingdom on display on a mountain top…admiring excitement upon seeing Jesus…a demon that won’t leave until Jesus forces it to…an argument about who is the greatest settled with the embrace by Jesus of a child. I think what amazes me the most about this chapter is what really puzzles the disciples is Jesus’ foretelling of his death and resurrection. I see it from my perspective of 2022 Easters later and I’m like how do you not get it? However, when I put myself in their shoes, I can start to see how they can miss the point. It is a foreign concept to talk about rising from the dead and it’s hard to see beyond the moment we are in to grasp the future. Even with Jesus saying, this is going to happen multiple times, it just wouldn’t sink in. I am now getting a clear picture, there was so much going on, that they couldn’t see the forrest for the trees. So that makes me think, what are we missing?  
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    <![CDATA[<p>Quick summary of this chapter: God’s kingdom on display on a mountain top…admiring excitement upon seeing Jesus…a demon that won’t leave until Jesus forces it to…an argument about who is the greatest settled with the embrace by Jesus of a child. I think what amazes me the most about this chapter is what really puzzles the disciples is Jesus’ foretelling of his death and resurrection. I see it from my perspective of 2022 Easters later and I’m like how do you not get it? However, when I put myself in their shoes, I can start to see how they can miss the point. It is a foreign concept to talk about rising from the dead and it’s hard to see beyond the moment we are in to grasp the future. Even with Jesus saying, this is going to happen multiple times, it just wouldn’t sink in. I am now getting a clear picture, there was so much going on, that they couldn’t see the forrest for the trees. So that makes me think, what are we missing? </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>Quick summary of this chapter: God’s kingdom on display on a mountain top…admiring excitement upon seeing Jesus…a demon that won’t leave until Jesus forces it to…an argument about who is the greatest settled with the embrace by Jesus of a child. I think what amazes me the most about this chapter is what really puzzles the disciples is Jesus’ foretelling of his death and resurrection. I see it from my perspective of 2022 Easters later and I’m like how do you not get it? However, when I put myself in their shoes, I can start to see how they can miss the point. It is a foreign concept to talk about rising from the dead and it’s hard to see beyond the moment we are in to grasp the future. Even with Jesus saying, this is going to happen multiple times, it just wouldn’t sink in. I am now getting a clear picture, there was so much going on, that they couldn’t see the forrest for the trees. So that makes me think, what are we missing? </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 159: Mark Chapter 8</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/159</link>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2022 10:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
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  <itunes:episode>159</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Mark Chapter 8</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>It’s allergy season right now and my eyes are red and watery. Sometimes, things are a bit blurry which is no fun when I’m taking pictures. I found some eye drops that help but I’ve struggled with this all of my life with some years better than others. I can relate to the blind man who said he saw people who looked like blurry trees. This chapter makes me smile, because I love the play between physical blindness and spiritual blindness, we can see the disciples see in one moment and then not see in the next. They are making their way out of spiritual blindness, things are a bit blurry, but they are starting to see. What about us, where are we in our spiritual blindness? Are things just a bit out of focus or are they coming in to focus? We need Jesus to “spit” on us and touch our eyes so that we can see clearly.
</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>6:23</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>It’s allergy season right now and my eyes are red and watery. Sometimes, things are a bit blurry which is no fun when I’m taking pictures. I found some eye drops that help but I’ve struggled with this all of my life with some years better than others. I can relate to the blind man who said he saw people who looked like blurry trees. This chapter makes me smile, because I love the play between physical blindness and spiritual blindness, we can see the disciples see in one moment and then not see in the next. They are making their way out of spiritual blindness, things are a bit blurry, but they are starting to see. What about us, where are we in our spiritual blindness? Are things just a bit out of focus or are they coming in to focus? We need Jesus to “spit” on us and touch our eyes so that we can see clearly.
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Spit, blindness, spiritual blindness, Jesus Christ</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>It’s allergy season right now and my eyes are red and watery. Sometimes, things are a bit blurry which is no fun when I’m taking pictures. I found some eye drops that help but I’ve struggled with this all of my life with some years better than others. I can relate to the blind man who said he saw people who looked like blurry trees. This chapter makes me smile, because I love the play between physical blindness and spiritual blindness, we can see the disciples see in one moment and then not see in the next. They are making their way out of spiritual blindness, things are a bit blurry, but they are starting to see. What about us, where are we in our spiritual blindness? Are things just a bit out of focus or are they coming in to focus? We need Jesus to “spit” on us and touch our eyes so that we can see clearly.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>It’s allergy season right now and my eyes are red and watery. Sometimes, things are a bit blurry which is no fun when I’m taking pictures. I found some eye drops that help but I’ve struggled with this all of my life with some years better than others. I can relate to the blind man who said he saw people who looked like blurry trees. This chapter makes me smile, because I love the play between physical blindness and spiritual blindness, we can see the disciples see in one moment and then not see in the next. They are making their way out of spiritual blindness, things are a bit blurry, but they are starting to see. What about us, where are we in our spiritual blindness? Are things just a bit out of focus or are they coming in to focus? We need Jesus to “spit” on us and touch our eyes so that we can see clearly.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 157: Mark Chapter 6</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/157</link>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2022 10:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/d1c38cc2-3417-4850-a6bc-22839ace8cc1.mp3" length="6113799" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>157</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Mark Chapter 6</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>There is a lot going on in this chapter, but there was one insightful piece of information in verse 52, Mark 6:52 (The Message): They didn’t understand what he had done at the supper. None of this had yet penetrated their hearts. These guys had seen so much, healing, casting out demons, feeding the hungry and walking on the water, but it hadn’t sunk in yet. I get it now, in the big moments like they were going through with Jesus, it takes a little bit for it to sink in and penetrate our hearts. There are so many things that we face in life that don’t sink in right away. What is God doing in you that hasn’t yet penetrated your heart?
</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>8:28</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>There is a lot going on in this chapter, but there was one insightful piece of information in verse 52, Mark 6:52 (The Message): They didn’t understand what he had done at the supper. None of this had yet penetrated their hearts. These guys had seen so much, healing, casting out demons, feeding the hungry and walking on the water, but it hadn’t sunk in yet. I get it now, in the big moments like they were going through with Jesus, it takes a little bit for it to sink in and penetrate our hearts. There are so many things that we face in life that don’t sink in right away. What is God doing in you that hasn’t yet penetrated your heart?
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Food, platter, healing prayer, walk on water</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>There is a lot going on in this chapter, but there was one insightful piece of information in verse 52, Mark 6:52 (The Message): They didn’t understand what he had done at the supper. None of this had yet penetrated their hearts. These guys had seen so much, healing, casting out demons, feeding the hungry and walking on the water, but it hadn’t sunk in yet. I get it now, in the big moments like they were going through with Jesus, it takes a little bit for it to sink in and penetrate our hearts. There are so many things that we face in life that don’t sink in right away. What is God doing in you that hasn’t yet penetrated your heart?</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>There is a lot going on in this chapter, but there was one insightful piece of information in verse 52, Mark 6:52 (The Message): They didn’t understand what he had done at the supper. None of this had yet penetrated their hearts. These guys had seen so much, healing, casting out demons, feeding the hungry and walking on the water, but it hadn’t sunk in yet. I get it now, in the big moments like they were going through with Jesus, it takes a little bit for it to sink in and penetrate our hearts. There are so many things that we face in life that don’t sink in right away. What is God doing in you that hasn’t yet penetrated your heart?</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 156: Mark Chapter 5</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/156</link>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2022 10:15:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/8bee9a8d-6058-4619-84ae-acbc454ac8b3.mp3" length="6616790" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>156</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Mark Chapter 5</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>I can feel the desperation of Jairus and the woman who reaches out to touch the edge of Jesus’ robe. I can sense their anxiety and determination to do get the healing that they needed. Then to be caught by Jesus, I can feel her face get flush with embarrassment and then the relief with Jesus’ compassion toward her. I appreciate this story more now because I have been desperate to get what I need from Jesus, if I could just stretch out and just touch a little piece, then…I know it is cringy to come across as desperate, but over and over in scripture, we see that desperation before God is rewarded. He wants us to come to him when we are desperate and he will provide. The most important thing that we see with the demon possessed man is that once we get what we need from him, we need to make it known to those around us. 
What are you desperate for God to do for you? For me it is getting a new job to be able to support my family with. Each rejection hurts and threatens to take me under, but God provides the encouragement I need to keep believing and trusting at just the right time. 
Thank you all for your support and prayers, let’s pray.
</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>9:10</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>I can feel the desperation of Jairus and the woman who reaches out to touch the edge of Jesus’ robe. I can sense their anxiety and determination to do get the healing that they needed. Then to be caught by Jesus, I can feel her face get flush with embarrassment and then the relief with Jesus' compassion toward her. I appreciate this story more now because I have been desperate to get what I need from Jesus, if I could just stretch out and just touch a little piece, then…I know it is cringy to come across as desperate, but over and over in scripture, we see that desperation before God is rewarded. He wants us to come to him when we are desperate and he will provide. The most important thing that we see with the demon possessed man is that once we get what we need from him, we need to make it known to those around us. 
What are you desperate for God to do for you? For me it is getting a new job to be able to support my family with. Each rejection hurts and threatens to take me under, but God provides the encouragement I need to keep believing and trusting at just the right time. 
Thank you all for your support and prayers, let’s pray.
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  <itunes:keywords>Desperation, prayer, healing, support, crowd</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>I can feel the desperation of Jairus and the woman who reaches out to touch the edge of Jesus’ robe. I can sense their anxiety and determination to do get the healing that they needed. Then to be caught by Jesus, I can feel her face get flush with embarrassment and then the relief with Jesus&#39; compassion toward her. I appreciate this story more now because I have been desperate to get what I need from Jesus, if I could just stretch out and just touch a little piece, then…I know it is cringy to come across as desperate, but over and over in scripture, we see that desperation before God is rewarded. He wants us to come to him when we are desperate and he will provide. The most important thing that we see with the demon possessed man is that once we get what we need from him, we need to make it known to those around us. <br>
What are you desperate for God to do for you? For me it is getting a new job to be able to support my family with. Each rejection hurts and threatens to take me under, but God provides the encouragement I need to keep believing and trusting at just the right time. <br>
Thank you all for your support and prayers, let’s pray.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>I can feel the desperation of Jairus and the woman who reaches out to touch the edge of Jesus’ robe. I can sense their anxiety and determination to do get the healing that they needed. Then to be caught by Jesus, I can feel her face get flush with embarrassment and then the relief with Jesus&#39; compassion toward her. I appreciate this story more now because I have been desperate to get what I need from Jesus, if I could just stretch out and just touch a little piece, then…I know it is cringy to come across as desperate, but over and over in scripture, we see that desperation before God is rewarded. He wants us to come to him when we are desperate and he will provide. The most important thing that we see with the demon possessed man is that once we get what we need from him, we need to make it known to those around us. <br>
What are you desperate for God to do for you? For me it is getting a new job to be able to support my family with. Each rejection hurts and threatens to take me under, but God provides the encouragement I need to keep believing and trusting at just the right time. <br>
Thank you all for your support and prayers, let’s pray.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 155: Mark Chapter 4</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/155</link>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2022 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/e6a9820d-031d-4bbc-bd6f-f2f046cb1501.mp3" length="7005223" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>155</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Mark Chapter 4</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>We have a special guest reader today, Adam Tomlinson. Adam is the Lead Minister at Westwood Christian Church, in Madison, Wisconsin. Adam grew up in Illinois and Wisconsin before going to Milligan College where he met his wife, Lauren. He has been in ministry since 2014 and they  have 3 children: Nathanael (7), Caleb  (4), and Junia (1). I used to play church softball with his dad and I remember Adam in the stroller at the softball games.
At the end of this episode, Adam and I will talk about the chapter, which is Mark chapter 4, so let’s dive in.
</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>9:42</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>We have a special guest reader today, Adam Tomlinson. Adam is the Lead Minister at Westwood Christian Church, in Madison, Wisconsin. Adam grew up in Illinois and Wisconsin before going to Milligan College where he met his wife, Lauren. He has been in ministry since 2014 and they  have 3 children: Nathanael (7), Caleb  (4), and Junia (1). I used to play church softball with his dad and I remember Adam in the stroller at the softball games.
At the end of this episode, Adam and I will talk about the chapter, which is Mark chapter 4, so let’s dive in.
 Special Guest: Adam Tomlinson.
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  <itunes:keywords>Stories, bible, Christianity </itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>We have a special guest reader today, Adam Tomlinson. Adam is the Lead Minister at Westwood Christian Church, in Madison, Wisconsin. Adam grew up in Illinois and Wisconsin before going to Milligan College where he met his wife, Lauren. He has been in ministry since 2014 and they  have 3 children: Nathanael (7), Caleb  (4), and Junia (1). I used to play church softball with his dad and I remember Adam in the stroller at the softball games.<br>
At the end of this episode, Adam and I will talk about the chapter, which is Mark chapter 4, so let’s dive in.</p><p>Special Guest: Adam Tomlinson.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>We have a special guest reader today, Adam Tomlinson. Adam is the Lead Minister at Westwood Christian Church, in Madison, Wisconsin. Adam grew up in Illinois and Wisconsin before going to Milligan College where he met his wife, Lauren. He has been in ministry since 2014 and they  have 3 children: Nathanael (7), Caleb  (4), and Junia (1). I used to play church softball with his dad and I remember Adam in the stroller at the softball games.<br>
At the end of this episode, Adam and I will talk about the chapter, which is Mark chapter 4, so let’s dive in.</p><p>Special Guest: Adam Tomlinson.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 154: Mark Chapter 3</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/154</link>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2022 10:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
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  <itunes:episode>154</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Mark Chapter 3</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Lions and tigers and large crowds,  oh my! The large crowd has become to many of us overwhelming and something to be feared. It’s getting a little less fearful to gather in large crowds, but the large crowds pushing to get to Jesus, the few chosen on the mountain and Jesus’ family on the outside of the crowded house jumped off the page at me. Now that we live in a post pandemic world, the idea of large crowds really got my attention in this chapter. I am intrigued by the thought of all of these sweaty stinky people crowed together just to get to Jesus for what they needed, healing of body and spirit. Jesus had to get in a boat so that he wouldn’t get trampled and chose a handful to set apart to spread the message of the kingdom and kick out demons. When he got home, another crowd wanted to be healed by Jesus. I can totally relate to the skepticism of the religious leaders, this can’t be real. I tend to want to beat up on those religious leaders, but when it comes down to it, I can relate more than I care to admit. Would I brave the crowd to get healed or would I be on the outside talking it down?
The real question that stirs in my heart is, am I willing to brave ___________________ to get what I need from Jesus? The second question then is, am I open to what Jesus is doing or have I closed my mind and heart to him?
</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>7:33</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>Lions and tigers and large crowds,  oh my! The large crowd has become to many of us overwhelming and something to be feared. It’s getting a little less fearful to gather in large crowds, but the large crowds pushing to get to Jesus, the few chosen on the mountain and Jesus’ family on the outside of the crowded house jumped off the page at me. Now that we live in a post pandemic world, the idea of large crowds really got my attention in this chapter. I am intrigued by the thought of all of these sweaty stinky people crowed together just to get to Jesus for what they needed, healing of body and spirit. Jesus had to get in a boat so that he wouldn’t get trampled and chose a handful to set apart to spread the message of the kingdom and kick out demons. When he got home, another crowd wanted to be healed by Jesus. I can totally relate to the skepticism of the religious leaders, this can’t be real. I tend to want to beat up on those religious leaders, but when it comes down to it, I can relate more than I care to admit. Would I brave the crowd to get healed or would I be on the outside talking it down?
The real question that stirs in my heart is, am I willing to brave ___________________ to get what I need from Jesus? The second question then is, am I open to what Jesus is doing or have I closed my mind and heart to him?
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Crowds of people, evil spirit, Holy Spirit scriptures</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Lions and tigers and large crowds,  oh my! The large crowd has become to many of us overwhelming and something to be feared. It’s getting a little less fearful to gather in large crowds, but the large crowds pushing to get to Jesus, the few chosen on the mountain and Jesus’ family on the outside of the crowded house jumped off the page at me. Now that we live in a post pandemic world, the idea of large crowds really got my attention in this chapter. I am intrigued by the thought of all of these sweaty stinky people crowed together just to get to Jesus for what they needed, healing of body and spirit. Jesus had to get in a boat so that he wouldn’t get trampled and chose a handful to set apart to spread the message of the kingdom and kick out demons. When he got home, another crowd wanted to be healed by Jesus. I can totally relate to the skepticism of the religious leaders, this can’t be real. I tend to want to beat up on those religious leaders, but when it comes down to it, I can relate more than I care to admit. Would I brave the crowd to get healed or would I be on the outside talking it down?<br>
The real question that stirs in my heart is, am I willing to brave ___________________ to get what I need from Jesus? The second question then is, am I open to what Jesus is doing or have I closed my mind and heart to him?</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>Lions and tigers and large crowds,  oh my! The large crowd has become to many of us overwhelming and something to be feared. It’s getting a little less fearful to gather in large crowds, but the large crowds pushing to get to Jesus, the few chosen on the mountain and Jesus’ family on the outside of the crowded house jumped off the page at me. Now that we live in a post pandemic world, the idea of large crowds really got my attention in this chapter. I am intrigued by the thought of all of these sweaty stinky people crowed together just to get to Jesus for what they needed, healing of body and spirit. Jesus had to get in a boat so that he wouldn’t get trampled and chose a handful to set apart to spread the message of the kingdom and kick out demons. When he got home, another crowd wanted to be healed by Jesus. I can totally relate to the skepticism of the religious leaders, this can’t be real. I tend to want to beat up on those religious leaders, but when it comes down to it, I can relate more than I care to admit. Would I brave the crowd to get healed or would I be on the outside talking it down?<br>
The real question that stirs in my heart is, am I willing to brave ___________________ to get what I need from Jesus? The second question then is, am I open to what Jesus is doing or have I closed my mind and heart to him?</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 153: Mark Chapter 2</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/153</link>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 09 May 2022 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/e22c8aef-d4a3-4b24-af56-2444814629bf.mp3" length="4740396" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>153</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Mark Chapter 2</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>The thing that stuck out to me is the fact that Jesus and his disciples are keeping company with the so called riffraff and as unlikely as it seems, more than a few of them had become believers. Then Jesus famously says that he has come for the sin-sick, not the spiritually fit. 
I notice that Jesus is not hanging around with the likely people, the ones who ‘have it all together’ spiritually, but those who don’t. He hangs out with people who are a little shady and have a past. They probably cuss a lot and break most of the rules. I admire Jesus for going to the people that you wouldn’t expect him to go to and the fact that some of them believe and follow Jesus.
I feel great comfort with the fact that Jesus hung out with the ‘riffraff’ and I love his emphasis on looking out for the down and out and the forgotten, because that’s how I’m feeling right now and each time I go to church, I hear my inner critic chastise me and tell me how I’m not good enough to be a pastor and that I haven’t amounted to any thing and I never will. To see Jesus hanging out with the down and outs, I am comforted and I am able to shut up that critic by saying, “see, Jesus wants to hang out with me.” What sticks out to you.
</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>6:34</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>The thing that stuck out to me is the fact that Jesus and his disciples are keeping company with the so called riffraff and as unlikely as it seems, more than a few of them had become believers. Then Jesus famously says that he has come for the sin-sick, not the spiritually fit. 
I notice that Jesus is not hanging around with the likely people, the ones who ‘have it all together’ spiritually, but those who don’t. He hangs out with people who are a little shady and have a past. They probably cuss a lot and break most of the rules. I admire Jesus for going to the people that you wouldn’t expect him to go to and the fact that some of them believe and follow Jesus.
I feel great comfort with the fact that Jesus hung out with the ‘riffraff’ and I love his emphasis on looking out for the down and out and the forgotten, because that’s how I’m feeling right now and each time I go to church, I hear my inner critic chastise me and tell me how I’m not good enough to be a pastor and that I haven’t amounted to any thing and I never will. To see Jesus hanging out with the down and outs, I am comforted and I am able to shut up that critic by saying, “see, Jesus wants to hang out with me.” What sticks out to you.
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Divine healing, faith healing healing words, spiritual wellness, social outcast</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>The thing that stuck out to me is the fact that Jesus and his disciples are keeping company with the so called riffraff and as unlikely as it seems, more than a few of them had become believers. Then Jesus famously says that he has come for the sin-sick, not the spiritually fit. <br>
I notice that Jesus is not hanging around with the likely people, the ones who ‘have it all together’ spiritually, but those who don’t. He hangs out with people who are a little shady and have a past. They probably cuss a lot and break most of the rules. I admire Jesus for going to the people that you wouldn’t expect him to go to and the fact that some of them believe and follow Jesus.<br>
I feel great comfort with the fact that Jesus hung out with the ‘riffraff’ and I love his emphasis on looking out for the down and out and the forgotten, because that’s how I’m feeling right now and each time I go to church, I hear my inner critic chastise me and tell me how I’m not good enough to be a pastor and that I haven’t amounted to any thing and I never will. To see Jesus hanging out with the down and outs, I am comforted and I am able to shut up that critic by saying, “see, Jesus wants to hang out with me.” What sticks out to you.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>The thing that stuck out to me is the fact that Jesus and his disciples are keeping company with the so called riffraff and as unlikely as it seems, more than a few of them had become believers. Then Jesus famously says that he has come for the sin-sick, not the spiritually fit. <br>
I notice that Jesus is not hanging around with the likely people, the ones who ‘have it all together’ spiritually, but those who don’t. He hangs out with people who are a little shady and have a past. They probably cuss a lot and break most of the rules. I admire Jesus for going to the people that you wouldn’t expect him to go to and the fact that some of them believe and follow Jesus.<br>
I feel great comfort with the fact that Jesus hung out with the ‘riffraff’ and I love his emphasis on looking out for the down and out and the forgotten, because that’s how I’m feeling right now and each time I go to church, I hear my inner critic chastise me and tell me how I’m not good enough to be a pastor and that I haven’t amounted to any thing and I never will. To see Jesus hanging out with the down and outs, I am comforted and I am able to shut up that critic by saying, “see, Jesus wants to hang out with me.” What sticks out to you.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 152: Mark Chapter 1</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/152</link>
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  <pubDate>Sat, 07 May 2022 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/55d4c606-bb7f-4b67-98bb-521bc8d6b80d.mp3" length="6142595" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>152</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Mark Chapter 1</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>In this chapter, the action comes fast and furious, it’s kind of like how I like to read on audible when I’m reading along, cranked up to 3x speed. You can just feel how fast things are happening and then while it was still dark, Jesus got away from everyone to pray and we catch our breath. That moment just speaks to my heart and reminds me of how important it is to get away from the speed of life and the crush of people to just be with God on 1x speed or slower. The other thing that jumped off of the page to me was that Jesus touched a leper. You never touched a leper, because it would transfer over to you and you would be unclean too. But Jesus touched him and transferred his wholeness to the man. That is so cool, God is here and he has come to make us whole.
</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>8:30</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>In this chapter, the action comes fast and furious, it’s kind of like how I like to read on audible when I’m reading along, cranked up to 3x speed. You can just feel how fast things are happening and then while it was still dark, Jesus got away from everyone to pray and we catch our breath. That moment just speaks to my heart and reminds me of how important it is to get away from the speed of life and the crush of people to just be with God on 1x speed or slower. The other thing that jumped off of the page to me was that Jesus touched a leper. You never touched a leper, because it would transfer over to you and you would be unclean too. But Jesus touched him and transferred his wholeness to the man. That is so cool, God is here and he has come to make us whole.
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Daily bible, audio Bible, daily devotional, spirituality, spiritual journey, self care, personal development, solitude and silence, prayer</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>In this chapter, the action comes fast and furious, it’s kind of like how I like to read on audible when I’m reading along, cranked up to 3x speed. You can just feel how fast things are happening and then while it was still dark, Jesus got away from everyone to pray and we catch our breath. That moment just speaks to my heart and reminds me of how important it is to get away from the speed of life and the crush of people to just be with God on 1x speed or slower. The other thing that jumped off of the page to me was that Jesus touched a leper. You never touched a leper, because it would transfer over to you and you would be unclean too. But Jesus touched him and transferred his wholeness to the man. That is so cool, God is here and he has come to make us whole.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In this chapter, the action comes fast and furious, it’s kind of like how I like to read on audible when I’m reading along, cranked up to 3x speed. You can just feel how fast things are happening and then while it was still dark, Jesus got away from everyone to pray and we catch our breath. That moment just speaks to my heart and reminds me of how important it is to get away from the speed of life and the crush of people to just be with God on 1x speed or slower. The other thing that jumped off of the page to me was that Jesus touched a leper. You never touched a leper, because it would transfer over to you and you would be unclean too. But Jesus touched him and transferred his wholeness to the man. That is so cool, God is here and he has come to make us whole.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 151: Matthew Chapter 28</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/151</link>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2022 10:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/b21149bb-2967-4bee-aa71-2e95d11ec86f.mp3" length="3931571" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>151</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Matthew Chapter 28</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>There are two things that stick out to me in this chapter. First of all, worship, the women who first saw Jesus alive fell down in worship and the disciples when they saw him on the mountain worshipped him. Second was that out of worship came a charge to go. I find it fascinating that worship came in response to the miracle of the resurrection, but Jesus didn’t want them to stay in worship, rather he charges them to go and tell. I find the connection between worship and being sent out fascinating. This is another of those right side up ways of living, we worship God for who He is and what He has done for the purpose of going out to spread the message of the kingdom and teaching people how to live right side up. 
</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>5:26</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>There are two things that stick out to me in this chapter. First of all, worship, the women who first saw Jesus alive fell down in worship and the disciples when they saw him on the mountain worshipped him. Second was that out of worship came a charge to go. I find it fascinating that worship came in response to the miracle of the resurrection, but Jesus didn’t want them to stay in worship, rather he charges them to go and tell. I find the connection between worship and being sent out fascinating. This is another of those right side up ways of living, we worship God for who He is and what He has done for the purpose of going out to spread the message of the kingdom and teaching people how to live right side up. 
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Resurrection Sunday, resurrection of Jesus, the great commission, </itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>There are two things that stick out to me in this chapter. First of all, worship, the women who first saw Jesus alive fell down in worship and the disciples when they saw him on the mountain worshipped him. Second was that out of worship came a charge to go. I find it fascinating that worship came in response to the miracle of the resurrection, but Jesus didn’t want them to stay in worship, rather he charges them to go and tell. I find the connection between worship and being sent out fascinating. This is another of those right side up ways of living, we worship God for who He is and what He has done for the purpose of going out to spread the message of the kingdom and teaching people how to live right side up. </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>There are two things that stick out to me in this chapter. First of all, worship, the women who first saw Jesus alive fell down in worship and the disciples when they saw him on the mountain worshipped him. Second was that out of worship came a charge to go. I find it fascinating that worship came in response to the miracle of the resurrection, but Jesus didn’t want them to stay in worship, rather he charges them to go and tell. I find the connection between worship and being sent out fascinating. This is another of those right side up ways of living, we worship God for who He is and what He has done for the purpose of going out to spread the message of the kingdom and teaching people how to live right side up. </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 150: Matthew Chapter 27</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/150</link>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2022 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/8f88aade-ed40-451f-ba6b-9899a0acf180.mp3" length="12363478" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>150</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Matthew Chapter 27</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>We are continuing in the story of Jesus’s agony on the cross. What I am struck by is how this story drives home the point that Jesus is showing us how to live right side up through his humiliation on the cross and his exaltation in rising from the dead. In our upside down way of seeing things, we want the exaltation without the humiliation. We want the glory without the suffering, but the right side up way is to humble yourself before God and he will exalt you. That is what Jesus says and does. 
I chose to follow Jesus about 40 years ago, and I didn’t take the time to get to know him by hanging out in the Gospels for the first 25 years or so. However, the more that I get to know him and the more that we dive into his life  and teaching, the more I am convinced that Jesus’ way is the best way. I am glad that you are on this journey with me, so that you can discover who Jesus is and decide for yourself if you agree with me. If not, no pressure, just keep searching and hanging out with Him.
</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>17:09</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>We are continuing in the story of Jesus’s agony on the cross. What I am struck by is how this story drives home the point that Jesus is showing us how to live right side up through his humiliation on the cross and his exaltation in rising from the dead. In our upside down way of seeing things, we want the exaltation without the humiliation. We want the glory without the suffering, but the right side up way is to humble yourself before God and he will exalt you. That is what Jesus says and does. 
I chose to follow Jesus about 40 years ago, and I didn’t take the time to get to know him by hanging out in the Gospels for the first 25 years or so. However, the more that I get to know him and the more that we dive into his life  and teaching, the more I am convinced that Jesus’ way is the best way. I am glad that you are on this journey with me, so that you can discover who Jesus is and decide for yourself if you agree with me. If not, no pressure, just keep searching and hanging out with Him.
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>The crucifixion, crucifixion of Jesus, Jesus crucifixion, the crucifixion of Christ, Roman Crucifixion, Jesus grave</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>We are continuing in the story of Jesus’s agony on the cross. What I am struck by is how this story drives home the point that Jesus is showing us how to live right side up through his humiliation on the cross and his exaltation in rising from the dead. In our upside down way of seeing things, we want the exaltation without the humiliation. We want the glory without the suffering, but the right side up way is to humble yourself before God and he will exalt you. That is what Jesus says and does. <br>
I chose to follow Jesus about 40 years ago, and I didn’t take the time to get to know him by hanging out in the Gospels for the first 25 years or so. However, the more that I get to know him and the more that we dive into his life  and teaching, the more I am convinced that Jesus’ way is the best way. I am glad that you are on this journey with me, so that you can discover who Jesus is and decide for yourself if you agree with me. If not, no pressure, just keep searching and hanging out with Him.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>We are continuing in the story of Jesus’s agony on the cross. What I am struck by is how this story drives home the point that Jesus is showing us how to live right side up through his humiliation on the cross and his exaltation in rising from the dead. In our upside down way of seeing things, we want the exaltation without the humiliation. We want the glory without the suffering, but the right side up way is to humble yourself before God and he will exalt you. That is what Jesus says and does. <br>
I chose to follow Jesus about 40 years ago, and I didn’t take the time to get to know him by hanging out in the Gospels for the first 25 years or so. However, the more that I get to know him and the more that we dive into his life  and teaching, the more I am convinced that Jesus’ way is the best way. I am glad that you are on this journey with me, so that you can discover who Jesus is and decide for yourself if you agree with me. If not, no pressure, just keep searching and hanging out with Him.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 149: Matthew Chapter 26</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/149</link>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2022 10:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
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  <itunes:episode>149</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Matthew Chapter 26</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>We are now turning the corner to face the climax of Jesus story, his death. This chapter leads us squarely into Jesus’ last day and we can see his focus narrow and in his teaching, we see him trying to get his disciples to understand what was about to happen, but they really didn’t get it. Jesus did everything he could to prepare them but when he needed them the most, they all cut and ran. However, Jesus faced it with great poise in spite of being all alone. He knew that the cross was coming, and yet he did not waver and he fulfilled God’s plan. He hoped in the resurrection that would take place on the third day. 
As we read today, try to put yourself in the shoes of the Jesus and feel the anxiety and fear balanced by the peace of mind that comes from knowing that you are doing exactly what God had planned. Savor the bread and wine and remember that his suffering brought us peace and that his stripes healed us. Experience this story through the eyes of the Jesus.
</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>15:14</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>We are now turning the corner to face the climax of Jesus story, his death and resurrection. This chapter leads us squarely into Jesus’ last day and we can see his focus narrow and in his teaching, we see him trying to get his disciples to understand what was about to happen, but they really didn’t get it. Jesus did everything he could to prepare them but when he needed them the most, they all cut and ran. However, Jesus faced it with great poise in spite of being all alone. He knew that the cross was coming, and yet he did not waver and he fulfilled God’s plan. He hoped in the resurrection that would take place on the third day. 
As we read today, try to put yourself in the shoes of the Jesus and feel the anxiety and fear balanced by the peace of mind that comes from knowing that you are doing exactly what God had planned. Savor the bread and wine and remember that his suffering brought us peace and that his stripes healed us. Experience this story through the eyes of the Jesus.
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  <itunes:keywords>Jesus last supper, the last supper in the bible, last supper scripture, last supper Judas, Peter denies Jesus, </itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>We are now turning the corner to face the climax of Jesus story, his death and resurrection. This chapter leads us squarely into Jesus’ last day and we can see his focus narrow and in his teaching, we see him trying to get his disciples to understand what was about to happen, but they really didn’t get it. Jesus did everything he could to prepare them but when he needed them the most, they all cut and ran. However, Jesus faced it with great poise in spite of being all alone. He knew that the cross was coming, and yet he did not waver and he fulfilled God’s plan. He hoped in the resurrection that would take place on the third day. <br>
As we read today, try to put yourself in the shoes of the Jesus and feel the anxiety and fear balanced by the peace of mind that comes from knowing that you are doing exactly what God had planned. Savor the bread and wine and remember that his suffering brought us peace and that his stripes healed us. Experience this story through the eyes of the Jesus.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>We are now turning the corner to face the climax of Jesus story, his death and resurrection. This chapter leads us squarely into Jesus’ last day and we can see his focus narrow and in his teaching, we see him trying to get his disciples to understand what was about to happen, but they really didn’t get it. Jesus did everything he could to prepare them but when he needed them the most, they all cut and ran. However, Jesus faced it with great poise in spite of being all alone. He knew that the cross was coming, and yet he did not waver and he fulfilled God’s plan. He hoped in the resurrection that would take place on the third day. <br>
As we read today, try to put yourself in the shoes of the Jesus and feel the anxiety and fear balanced by the peace of mind that comes from knowing that you are doing exactly what God had planned. Savor the bread and wine and remember that his suffering brought us peace and that his stripes healed us. Experience this story through the eyes of the Jesus.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 148: Matthew Chapter 25</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/148</link>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2022 13:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
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  <itunes:episode>148</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Matthew Chapter 25</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Don’t you love guilt trips.I can’t tell you how many things that I have done because I was guilted into it. Most of the time it worked out ok, but a few of those things were a little adventurous to say the least. Whenever I would read Matthew 25, I would read it through the guilt lens, don’t be one of those foolish girls, be a better planner and be organized. Be a good money manager unlike that last guy, you don’t want to be that guy, so use your money wisely with a “budget” approved by Dave. The last one was an ice cream Sunday with 3 giant scoops of guilt, don’t be a slacker, do more and achieve more for God or your a goat and you are BAD! So, I would try harder to be a “good” Christian, fail, try even harder and on and on the cycle would go.
But I think that it misses the point, it’s not about beating yourself up for not measuring up, but being ready by living for Jesus each day. It’s about looking for opportunities to grow in your skills for God’s glory and to not be afraid of being stretched. It’s about taking those skills and serving others not out of guilt or fear of not measuring up, but living each day for Jesus as his witness to God’s new government. 
That new perspective is so freeing! I am so motivated to serve and love because I want to be more like Jesus each day. This subtle shift fits in with what we have learned about Jesus in the Gospels and I wish that I would have figured this truth out earlier in life, but that’s what this journey is for, discovering who Jesus is and how we can follow him. We can take these daily discoveries and change our trajectory and that’s success.
</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>7:55</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>Don’t you love guilt trips.I can’t tell you how many things that I have done because I was guilted into it. Most of the time it worked out ok, but a few of those things were a little adventurous to say the least. Whenever I would read Matthew 25, I would read it through the guilt lens, don’t be one of those foolish girls, be a better planner and be organized. Be a good money manager unlike that last guy, you don’t want to be that guy, so use your money wisely with a “budget” approved by Dave. The last one was an ice cream Sunday with 3 giant scoops of guilt, don’t be a slacker, do more and achieve more for God or your a goat and you are BAD! So, I would try harder to be a “good” Christian, fail, try even harder and on and on the cycle would go.
But I think that it misses the point, it’s not about beating yourself up for not measuring up, but being ready by living for Jesus each day. It’s about looking for opportunities to grow in your skills for God’s glory and to not be afraid of being stretched. It’s about taking those skills and serving others not out of guilt or fear of not measuring up, but living each day for Jesus as his witness to God’s new government. 
That new perspective is so freeing! I am so motivated to serve and love because I want to be more like Jesus each day. This subtle shift fits in with what we have learned about Jesus in the Gospels and I wish that I would have figured this truth out earlier in life, but that’s what this journey is for, discovering who Jesus is and how we can follow him. We can take these daily discoveries and change our trajectory and that’s success.
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Wisdom in the Bible, wisdom bible verses, words of wisdom, risk management, </itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>Don’t you love guilt trips.I can’t tell you how many things that I have done because I was guilted into it. Most of the time it worked out ok, but a few of those things were a little adventurous to say the least. Whenever I would read Matthew 25, I would read it through the guilt lens, don’t be one of those foolish girls, be a better planner and be organized. Be a good money manager unlike that last guy, you don’t want to be that guy, so use your money wisely with a “budget” approved by Dave. The last one was an ice cream Sunday with 3 giant scoops of guilt, don’t be a slacker, do more and achieve more for God or your a goat and you are BAD! So, I would try harder to be a “good” Christian, fail, try even harder and on and on the cycle would go.<br>
But I think that it misses the point, it’s not about beating yourself up for not measuring up, but being ready by living for Jesus each day. It’s about looking for opportunities to grow in your skills for God’s glory and to not be afraid of being stretched. It’s about taking those skills and serving others not out of guilt or fear of not measuring up, but living each day for Jesus as his witness to God’s new government. <br>
That new perspective is so freeing! I am so motivated to serve and love because I want to be more like Jesus each day. This subtle shift fits in with what we have learned about Jesus in the Gospels and I wish that I would have figured this truth out earlier in life, but that’s what this journey is for, discovering who Jesus is and how we can follow him. We can take these daily discoveries and change our trajectory and that’s success.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>Don’t you love guilt trips.I can’t tell you how many things that I have done because I was guilted into it. Most of the time it worked out ok, but a few of those things were a little adventurous to say the least. Whenever I would read Matthew 25, I would read it through the guilt lens, don’t be one of those foolish girls, be a better planner and be organized. Be a good money manager unlike that last guy, you don’t want to be that guy, so use your money wisely with a “budget” approved by Dave. The last one was an ice cream Sunday with 3 giant scoops of guilt, don’t be a slacker, do more and achieve more for God or your a goat and you are BAD! So, I would try harder to be a “good” Christian, fail, try even harder and on and on the cycle would go.<br>
But I think that it misses the point, it’s not about beating yourself up for not measuring up, but being ready by living for Jesus each day. It’s about looking for opportunities to grow in your skills for God’s glory and to not be afraid of being stretched. It’s about taking those skills and serving others not out of guilt or fear of not measuring up, but living each day for Jesus as his witness to God’s new government. <br>
That new perspective is so freeing! I am so motivated to serve and love because I want to be more like Jesus each day. This subtle shift fits in with what we have learned about Jesus in the Gospels and I wish that I would have figured this truth out earlier in life, but that’s what this journey is for, discovering who Jesus is and how we can follow him. We can take these daily discoveries and change our trajectory and that’s success.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 147: Matthew Chapter 24</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/147</link>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2022 10:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/ccbec652-255e-41a5-8459-b220fa87ad65.mp3" length="6093775" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>147</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Matthew Chapter 24</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>That is the theme of this chapter. However, the conspiracy theorist in me wants to figure out the details of the end of time, who, what where, and especially WHEN?  But Jesus just gives us a you’ll know it when you see it answer and tells us to keep going and keep spreading the kingdom message. Keep going even when you just don’t feel like it. It’s that locker room pep talk when you’re down by 50 at half time, keep chipping away and we will win in the end, it’s going to be ugly, but stick with it. It’s the kind of speech that we all need even though we want to figure out if there is a rapture, who’s in and who’s out, and who is the big baddy antichrist, but Jesus tells us to keep going and keep looking and I’ll take care of the rest. 
So, we keep going and keep spreading the message of God’s kingdom until the end.
</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>8:26</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>That is the theme of this chapter. However, the conspiracy theorist in me wants to figure out the details of the end of time, who, what where, and especially WHEN?  But Jesus just gives us a you’ll know it when you see it answer and tells us to keep going and keep spreading the kingdom message. Keep going even when you just don’t feel like it. It’s that locker room pep talk when you’re down by 50 at half time, keep chipping away and we will win in the end, it’s going to be ugly, but stick with it. It’s the kind of speech that we all need even though we want to figure out if there is a rapture, who’s in and who’s out, and who is the big baddy antichrist, but Jesus tells us to keep going and keep looking and I’ll take care of the rest. 
So, we keep going and keep spreading the message of God’s kingdom until the end.
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  <itunes:keywords>End times, be prepared, persistence, Jesus Christ, second coming of Jesus</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>That is the theme of this chapter. However, the conspiracy theorist in me wants to figure out the details of the end of time, who, what where, and especially WHEN?  But Jesus just gives us a you’ll know it when you see it answer and tells us to keep going and keep spreading the kingdom message. Keep going even when you just don’t feel like it. It’s that locker room pep talk when you’re down by 50 at half time, keep chipping away and we will win in the end, it’s going to be ugly, but stick with it. It’s the kind of speech that we all need even though we want to figure out if there is a rapture, who’s in and who’s out, and who is the big baddy antichrist, but Jesus tells us to keep going and keep looking and I’ll take care of the rest. <br>
So, we keep going and keep spreading the message of God’s kingdom until the end.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>That is the theme of this chapter. However, the conspiracy theorist in me wants to figure out the details of the end of time, who, what where, and especially WHEN?  But Jesus just gives us a you’ll know it when you see it answer and tells us to keep going and keep spreading the kingdom message. Keep going even when you just don’t feel like it. It’s that locker room pep talk when you’re down by 50 at half time, keep chipping away and we will win in the end, it’s going to be ugly, but stick with it. It’s the kind of speech that we all need even though we want to figure out if there is a rapture, who’s in and who’s out, and who is the big baddy antichrist, but Jesus tells us to keep going and keep looking and I’ll take care of the rest. <br>
So, we keep going and keep spreading the message of God’s kingdom until the end.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 145: Matthew Chapter 22 </title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/145</link>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2022 11:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/0f8bfbc8-53b5-4201-b206-9981395c94c7.mp3" length="5445552" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>145</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Matthew Chapter 22 </itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>This chapter reminded me of a tennis match between an all-time great and a lesser opponent who is trying to stick with them. The religious leaders are giving Jesus their best shots but continue to have Jesus send it screaming past them. He is a master at debate and is excellent at staying out of a verbal trap. What I am learning here is that following Jesus takes everything that you’ve got, your heart, soul, mind and strength. Jesus used it all to live his life to the glory of God and we can too. Let’s pray… What are you learning from Jesus? Make sure you share in the comments.
</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>7:32</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>This chapter reminded me of a tennis match between an all-time great and a lesser opponent who is trying to stick with them. The religious leaders are giving Jesus their best shots but continue to have Jesus send it screaming past them. He is a master at debate and is excellent at staying out of a verbal trap. What I am learning here is that following Jesus takes everything that you’ve got, your heart, soul, mind and strength. Jesus used it all to live his life to the glory of God and we can too. Let’s pray… What are you learning from Jesus? Make sure you share in the comments.
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  <itunes:keywords>Love God love people, love the lord your God, speech and debate, debate examples, resurrection meaning, the resurrection, David king, David in the Bible </itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>This chapter reminded me of a tennis match between an all-time great and a lesser opponent who is trying to stick with them. The religious leaders are giving Jesus their best shots but continue to have Jesus send it screaming past them. He is a master at debate and is excellent at staying out of a verbal trap. What I am learning here is that following Jesus takes everything that you’ve got, your heart, soul, mind and strength. Jesus used it all to live his life to the glory of God and we can too. Let’s pray… What are you learning from Jesus? Make sure you share in the comments.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>This chapter reminded me of a tennis match between an all-time great and a lesser opponent who is trying to stick with them. The religious leaders are giving Jesus their best shots but continue to have Jesus send it screaming past them. He is a master at debate and is excellent at staying out of a verbal trap. What I am learning here is that following Jesus takes everything that you’ve got, your heart, soul, mind and strength. Jesus used it all to live his life to the glory of God and we can too. Let’s pray… What are you learning from Jesus? Make sure you share in the comments.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 143: Matthew Chapter 20</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/143</link>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/3b3c65ff-dd2a-4c16-971f-32a8927be501.mp3" length="4150671" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>143</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Matthew Chapter 20</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>I want my eyes open and I want to see. As my eyes open, I see this great reversal, the first are last, and real power comes from being a servant. Jesus’ cup is a cup of suffering service on the cross and I can see it all more clearly. Jesus touched my eyes and now I can see clearly that in order to live the resurrection life, I have to die to myself. I’m hard to kill, but I know that I’m better off dead to myself so that I can live fully to him. This is a hard truth to come to, but now that my eyes are open, I can see it clearly. What are you seeing from Jesus? Join the conversation in the comment section of the website.
</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>5:44</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>I want my eyes open and I want to see. As my eyes open, I see this great reversal, the first are last, and real power comes from being a servant. Jesus' cup is a cup of suffering service on the cross and I can see it all more clearly. Jesus touched my eyes and now I can see clearly that in order to live the resurrection life, I have to die to myself. I’m hard to kill, but I know that I’m better off dead to myself so that I can live fully to him. This is a hard truth to come to, but now that my eyes are open, I can see it clearly. What are you seeing from Jesus? Join the conversation in the comment section of the website.
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Blind eyes, visually impaired, blind, </itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>I want my eyes open and I want to see. As my eyes open, I see this great reversal, the first are last, and real power comes from being a servant. Jesus&#39; cup is a cup of suffering service on the cross and I can see it all more clearly. Jesus touched my eyes and now I can see clearly that in order to live the resurrection life, I have to die to myself. I’m hard to kill, but I know that I’m better off dead to myself so that I can live fully to him. This is a hard truth to come to, but now that my eyes are open, I can see it clearly. What are you seeing from Jesus? Join the conversation in the comment section of the website.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>I want my eyes open and I want to see. As my eyes open, I see this great reversal, the first are last, and real power comes from being a servant. Jesus&#39; cup is a cup of suffering service on the cross and I can see it all more clearly. Jesus touched my eyes and now I can see clearly that in order to live the resurrection life, I have to die to myself. I’m hard to kill, but I know that I’m better off dead to myself so that I can live fully to him. This is a hard truth to come to, but now that my eyes are open, I can see it clearly. What are you seeing from Jesus? Join the conversation in the comment section of the website.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 141: Matthew Chapter 18</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/141</link>
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  <pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2022 11:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
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  <itunes:episode>141</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Matthew Chapter 18</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>I saw this tweet from Bob Goff today and I thought it fit with today’s reading. “Next to grace, I bet God thinks making us need each other was one of His best ideas.” That is exactly what this chapter is about, relational health. God made us for community and Jesus gives us the road map to having healthy and thriving relationships. Everyone can benefit from the lessons that Jesus teaches here. This is where I want you to join the conversation and tell me what you learned from Jesus in this chapter.  Either go to the show notes page and scroll to the bottom and type your response or if you are using a podcast platform, click on the podcast episode website link and you will see it at the bottom of the page. Please join me in conversation. 
</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>6:42</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>I saw this tweet from Bob Goff today and I thought it fit with today’s reading. “Next to grace, I bet God thinks making us need each other was one of His best ideas.” That is exactly what this chapter is about, relational health. God made us for community and Jesus gives us the road map to having healthy and thriving relationships. Everyone can benefit from the lessons that Jesus teaches here. This is where I want you to join the conversation and tell me what you learned from Jesus in this chapter.  Either go to the show notes page and scroll to the bottom and type your response or if you are using a podcast platform, click on the podcast episode website link and you will see it at the bottom of the page. Please join me in conversation. 
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>loan forgiveness, forgive me, prayer for forgiveness, I forgive you, childlike faith scripture, bible childlike faith</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>I saw this tweet from Bob Goff today and I thought it fit with today’s reading. “Next to grace, I bet God thinks making us need each other was one of His best ideas.” That is exactly what this chapter is about, relational health. God made us for community and Jesus gives us the road map to having healthy and thriving relationships. Everyone can benefit from the lessons that Jesus teaches here. This is where I want you to join the conversation and tell me what you learned from Jesus in this chapter.  Either go to the show notes page and scroll to the bottom and type your response or if you are using a podcast platform, click on the podcast episode website link and you will see it at the bottom of the page. Please join me in conversation. </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>I saw this tweet from Bob Goff today and I thought it fit with today’s reading. “Next to grace, I bet God thinks making us need each other was one of His best ideas.” That is exactly what this chapter is about, relational health. God made us for community and Jesus gives us the road map to having healthy and thriving relationships. Everyone can benefit from the lessons that Jesus teaches here. This is where I want you to join the conversation and tell me what you learned from Jesus in this chapter.  Either go to the show notes page and scroll to the bottom and type your response or if you are using a podcast platform, click on the podcast episode website link and you will see it at the bottom of the page. Please join me in conversation. </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
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  <title>Episode 140: Matthew Chapter 17</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/140</link>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/1c6eeec6-7d22-4fa5-9f41-72e854313eab.mp3" length="4106892" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>140</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Matthew Chapter 17</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>I try to put myself in the shoes of Peter in this story. I would be in shock to see Jesus in all of his glory, my chin would be on the ground like in a cartoon and I would have fallen over. I’m not sure that I could have spoken to get the words that Peter babbles out, but I know that I would have been stumbling and bumbling through that moment. I would have missed the point too until the resurrection, which would make everything click. 
I am just pondering the sight of Jesus in all of his glory standing before me and as I close my eyes I can see him shining. I just want to soak it in and be reminded that Jesus is God with me and that he promised to be with me through thick and thin. I can trust him with my life and daily decisions.
</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>5:41</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>I try to put myself in the shoes of Peter in this story. I would be in shock to see Jesus in all of his glory, my chin would be on the ground like in a cartoon and I would have fallen over. I’m not sure that I could have spoken to get the words that Peter babbles out, but I know that I would have been stumbling and bumbling through that moment. I would have missed the point too until the resurrection, which would make everything click. 
I am just pondering the sight of Jesus in all of his glory standing before me and as I close my eyes I can see him shining. I just want to soak it in and be reminded that Jesus is God with me and that he promised to be with me through thick and thin. I can trust him with my life and daily decisions.
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Moses in the Bible, Elijah in the Bible, faith as small as a mustard seed</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>I try to put myself in the shoes of Peter in this story. I would be in shock to see Jesus in all of his glory, my chin would be on the ground like in a cartoon and I would have fallen over. I’m not sure that I could have spoken to get the words that Peter babbles out, but I know that I would have been stumbling and bumbling through that moment. I would have missed the point too until the resurrection, which would make everything click. <br>
I am just pondering the sight of Jesus in all of his glory standing before me and as I close my eyes I can see him shining. I just want to soak it in and be reminded that Jesus is God with me and that he promised to be with me through thick and thin. I can trust him with my life and daily decisions.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>I try to put myself in the shoes of Peter in this story. I would be in shock to see Jesus in all of his glory, my chin would be on the ground like in a cartoon and I would have fallen over. I’m not sure that I could have spoken to get the words that Peter babbles out, but I know that I would have been stumbling and bumbling through that moment. I would have missed the point too until the resurrection, which would make everything click. <br>
I am just pondering the sight of Jesus in all of his glory standing before me and as I close my eyes I can see him shining. I just want to soak it in and be reminded that Jesus is God with me and that he promised to be with me through thick and thin. I can trust him with my life and daily decisions.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 134: Matthew Chapter 12</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/134</link>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/25bf4302-4006-4aa4-85c8-f23b81f0382f.mp3" length="6232747" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>134</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Matthew Chapter 12</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Something that I noticed in this chapter is that Jesus is getting criticized for every little thing and he handled it similarly to how he handled the temptation in the wilderness, by referring to scripture. I think that is such a great strategy for handling critics. I need to learn this lesson because if I got all of the criticism that Jesus got, I would scream and want to slap someone. But Jesus I think was frustrated, but he handled it with the scripture and with a calm manner. The way that he handled himself is truly inspiring and something that I am striving to do with the help of the Holy Spirit. What inspired you from this chapter?
</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>8:38</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>Something that I noticed in this chapter is that Jesus is getting criticized for every little thing and he handled it similarly to how he handled the temptation in the wilderness, by referring to scripture. I think that is such a great strategy for handling critics. I need to learn this lesson because if I got all of the criticism that Jesus got, I would scream and want to slap someone. But Jesus I think was frustrated, but he handled it with the scripture and with a calm manner. The way that he handled himself is truly inspiring and something that I am striving to do with the help of the Holy Spirit. What inspired you from this chapter?
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Criticize, demon, whale, </itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>Something that I noticed in this chapter is that Jesus is getting criticized for every little thing and he handled it similarly to how he handled the temptation in the wilderness, by referring to scripture. I think that is such a great strategy for handling critics. I need to learn this lesson because if I got all of the criticism that Jesus got, I would scream and want to slap someone. But Jesus I think was frustrated, but he handled it with the scripture and with a calm manner. The way that he handled himself is truly inspiring and something that I am striving to do with the help of the Holy Spirit. What inspired you from this chapter?</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>Something that I noticed in this chapter is that Jesus is getting criticized for every little thing and he handled it similarly to how he handled the temptation in the wilderness, by referring to scripture. I think that is such a great strategy for handling critics. I need to learn this lesson because if I got all of the criticism that Jesus got, I would scream and want to slap someone. But Jesus I think was frustrated, but he handled it with the scripture and with a calm manner. The way that he handled himself is truly inspiring and something that I am striving to do with the help of the Holy Spirit. What inspired you from this chapter?</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 132: Matthew Chapter 10</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/132</link>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2022 11:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/793bed6c-8f1f-49ae-b3bb-afc7e7552950.mp3" length="4982489" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>132</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Matthew Chapter 10</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>I never really connected the dots on Jesus call for his followers to pray for workers for the harvest and the sending out of the twelve into the harvest. I have always thought of that scripture as connected to foreign missions and the starving kids in Africa that I missed the point of the harvest all around us that Jesus is sending us to. I’m not saying that we shouldn’t go to the starving kids in Africa, but not all of us can do that and there are starving kids all around us where ever we are. This is such a powerful message to us who are learning to follow Jesus. The other thing that ties this all together for me is Jesus call to be all in with him in this kingdom work.  What in today’s chapter is connecting with you?
</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>6:54</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>I never really connected the dots on Jesus call for his followers to pray for workers for the harvest and the sending out of the twelve into the harvest. I have always thought of that scripture as connected to foreign missions and the starving kids in Africa that I missed the point of the harvest all around us that Jesus is sending us to. I’m not saying that we shouldn’t go to the starving kids in Africa, but not all of us can do that and there are starving kids all around us where ever we are. This is such a powerful message to us who are learning to follow Jesus. The other thing that ties this all together for me is Jesus call to be all in with him in this kingdom work.  What in today’s chapter is connecting with you?
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>To send out, send out for, find myself, discover yourself, speak up</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>I never really connected the dots on Jesus call for his followers to pray for workers for the harvest and the sending out of the twelve into the harvest. I have always thought of that scripture as connected to foreign missions and the starving kids in Africa that I missed the point of the harvest all around us that Jesus is sending us to. I’m not saying that we shouldn’t go to the starving kids in Africa, but not all of us can do that and there are starving kids all around us where ever we are. This is such a powerful message to us who are learning to follow Jesus. The other thing that ties this all together for me is Jesus call to be all in with him in this kingdom work.  What in today’s chapter is connecting with you?</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>I never really connected the dots on Jesus call for his followers to pray for workers for the harvest and the sending out of the twelve into the harvest. I have always thought of that scripture as connected to foreign missions and the starving kids in Africa that I missed the point of the harvest all around us that Jesus is sending us to. I’m not saying that we shouldn’t go to the starving kids in Africa, but not all of us can do that and there are starving kids all around us where ever we are. This is such a powerful message to us who are learning to follow Jesus. The other thing that ties this all together for me is Jesus call to be all in with him in this kingdom work.  What in today’s chapter is connecting with you?</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
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  <title>Episode 131: Matthew Chapter 9</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/131</link>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/b048e8cd-eed5-43c6-a19c-9b13e6586df6.mp3" length="4252081" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>131</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Matthew Chapter 9</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>What strikes me the most in this chapter is Jesus’ heart for those on the outside of the religious elite. He seeks out the down and out and those far from religious purity  and he eats with them, has compassion on them, heals them and urges his followers to pray for them and for workers to reach them with news of his kingdom. He is not following the normal procedures of the religious elite, he is announcing that everyone is welcome in his kingdom. The question that comes to mind is if I am learning from Jesus, am I as concerned about those on the outside as Jesus is?
</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>5:53</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>What strikes me the most in this chapter is Jesus’ heart for those on the outside of the religious elite. He seeks out the down and out and those far from religious purity  and he eats with them, has compassion on them, heals them and urges his followers to pray for them and for workers to reach them with news of his kingdom. He is not following the normal procedures of the religious elite, he is announcing that everyone is welcome in his kingdom. The question that comes to mind is if I am learning from Jesus, am I as concerned about those on the outside as Jesus is?
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Divine healing, faith healing, healing words, feast buffet, the feast, a moveable feast, royal feast, family feast, the outsiders, sick and tired</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>What strikes me the most in this chapter is Jesus’ heart for those on the outside of the religious elite. He seeks out the down and out and those far from religious purity  and he eats with them, has compassion on them, heals them and urges his followers to pray for them and for workers to reach them with news of his kingdom. He is not following the normal procedures of the religious elite, he is announcing that everyone is welcome in his kingdom. The question that comes to mind is if I am learning from Jesus, am I as concerned about those on the outside as Jesus is?</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>What strikes me the most in this chapter is Jesus’ heart for those on the outside of the religious elite. He seeks out the down and out and those far from religious purity  and he eats with them, has compassion on them, heals them and urges his followers to pray for them and for workers to reach them with news of his kingdom. He is not following the normal procedures of the religious elite, he is announcing that everyone is welcome in his kingdom. The question that comes to mind is if I am learning from Jesus, am I as concerned about those on the outside as Jesus is?</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
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  <title>Episode 130: Matthew Chapter 8</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/130</link>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2022 10:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/08c6ded3-68e3-4349-bbd9-e67107941bbd.mp3" length="4186664" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>130</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Matthew Chapter 8</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Stay Calm, that is the theme of this chapter. We see this storm of people coming to Jesus to be healed and he calmly heals all of them. Even when everyone is coming to him and we wants to move on, he calmly goes on his way. Then comes the real storm and Jesus calmly calms the storm and the disciples are amazed and so am I. I can have a professional calm in crazy moments, but on the inside I’m still freaking out. However, Jesus’ calm is from head to toes and it comes from his reliance on God. That kind of calm is what I’m learning from Jesus. What are you learning from him?
</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>5:47</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>Stay Calm, that is the theme of this chapter. We see this storm of people coming to Jesus to be healed and he calmly heals all of them. Even when everyone is coming to him and we wants to move on, he calmly goes on his way. Then comes the real storm and Jesus calmly calms the storm and the disciples are amazed and so am I. I can have a professional calm in crazy moments, but on the inside I’m still freaking out. However, Jesus’ calm is from head to toes and it comes from his reliance on God. That kind of calm is what I’m learning from Jesus. What are you learning from him?
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Inner calm, relaxation, calm down, daily calm, be calm, divine healing, faith healing, healing words, </itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>Stay Calm, that is the theme of this chapter. We see this storm of people coming to Jesus to be healed and he calmly heals all of them. Even when everyone is coming to him and we wants to move on, he calmly goes on his way. Then comes the real storm and Jesus calmly calms the storm and the disciples are amazed and so am I. I can have a professional calm in crazy moments, but on the inside I’m still freaking out. However, Jesus’ calm is from head to toes and it comes from his reliance on God. That kind of calm is what I’m learning from Jesus. What are you learning from him?</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>Stay Calm, that is the theme of this chapter. We see this storm of people coming to Jesus to be healed and he calmly heals all of them. Even when everyone is coming to him and we wants to move on, he calmly goes on his way. Then comes the real storm and Jesus calmly calms the storm and the disciples are amazed and so am I. I can have a professional calm in crazy moments, but on the inside I’m still freaking out. However, Jesus’ calm is from head to toes and it comes from his reliance on God. That kind of calm is what I’m learning from Jesus. What are you learning from him?</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 129: Sermon on the Mount Part 7</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/129</link>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 10 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/64885e24-e296-418d-be12-4391ebfb319c.mp3" length="3320298" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>129</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Sermon on the Mount Part 7</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>This week, we have taken some time to listen to Jesus words and let them sink in to our hearts. I have been working these words into my life and I’m seeing a difference. These are truly foundational words that can help us live our lives right side up. This is not a one time fix, but these are the things that we can ponder and daily work them into our lives. The thing that makes Jesus’ words so powerful is that he lived them out and showed us what life looks like when it is lived right side up. I have been working forgiveness into my life and it has really lightened my load. What words of Jesus are you working into your life?
</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>4:35</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>This week, we have taken some time to listen to Jesus words and let them sink in to our hearts. I have been working these words into my life and I’m seeing a difference. These are truly foundational words that can help us live our lives right side up. This is not a one time fix, but these are the things that we can ponder and daily work them into our lives. The thing that makes Jesus’ words so powerful is that he lived them out and showed us what life looks like when it is lived right side up. I have been working forgiveness into my life and it has really lightened my load. What words of Jesus are you working into your life?
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Jesus Christ, foundational, hard work, rewarding, do what you say</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>This week, we have taken some time to listen to Jesus words and let them sink in to our hearts. I have been working these words into my life and I’m seeing a difference. These are truly foundational words that can help us live our lives right side up. This is not a one time fix, but these are the things that we can ponder and daily work them into our lives. The thing that makes Jesus’ words so powerful is that he lived them out and showed us what life looks like when it is lived right side up. I have been working forgiveness into my life and it has really lightened my load. What words of Jesus are you working into your life?</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>This week, we have taken some time to listen to Jesus words and let them sink in to our hearts. I have been working these words into my life and I’m seeing a difference. These are truly foundational words that can help us live our lives right side up. This is not a one time fix, but these are the things that we can ponder and daily work them into our lives. The thing that makes Jesus’ words so powerful is that he lived them out and showed us what life looks like when it is lived right side up. I have been working forgiveness into my life and it has really lightened my load. What words of Jesus are you working into your life?</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
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  <title>Episode 128: Sermon on the Mount Part 6</title>
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  <pubDate>Sat, 09 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
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  <itunes:episode>128</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Sermon on the Mount Part 6</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Verses one through five should be the new rules for social media. It might tone down some of the sniping and canceling that goes on these days. This section of the sermon is so timely for our culture and it is a strong reminder that we are definitely flying upside down in this area today. If just “Christian” people would live this out, we would see a huge difference in the way we treat one another in our culture. I also love how the golden rule is restated here in the Message. It makes so much sense and the idea of taking the initiative to do good to others is another one that if we actually did it, we could change our communities. This is the whole reason that I am doing this podcast, so that we can look into the mirror of scripture and let it change us. I know that I need to cut the sarcasm and attitude before I point out what’s wrong with you. This is what I’m asking God to help me work on. What needs to be changed in your life?
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  <itunes:duration>4:13</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>Verses one through five should be the new rules for social media. It might tone down some of the sniping and canceling that goes on these days. This section of the sermon is so timely for our culture and it is a strong reminder that we are definitely flying upside down in this area today. If just “Christian” people would live this out, we would see a huge difference in the way we treat one another in our culture. I also love how the golden rule is restated here in the Message. It makes so much sense and the idea of taking the initiative to do good to others is another one that if we actually did it, we could change our communities. This is the whole reason that I am doing this podcast, so that we can look into the mirror of scripture and let it change us. I know that I need to cut the sarcasm and attitude before I point out what’s wrong with you. This is what I’m asking God to help me work on. What needs to be changed in your life?
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  <itunes:keywords>Judging people, judging others, judgy people, other people, the others</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Verses one through five should be the new rules for social media. It might tone down some of the sniping and canceling that goes on these days. This section of the sermon is so timely for our culture and it is a strong reminder that we are definitely flying upside down in this area today. If just “Christian” people would live this out, we would see a huge difference in the way we treat one another in our culture. I also love how the golden rule is restated here in the Message. It makes so much sense and the idea of taking the initiative to do good to others is another one that if we actually did it, we could change our communities. This is the whole reason that I am doing this podcast, so that we can look into the mirror of scripture and let it change us. I know that I need to cut the sarcasm and attitude before I point out what’s wrong with you. This is what I’m asking God to help me work on. What needs to be changed in your life?</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>Verses one through five should be the new rules for social media. It might tone down some of the sniping and canceling that goes on these days. This section of the sermon is so timely for our culture and it is a strong reminder that we are definitely flying upside down in this area today. If just “Christian” people would live this out, we would see a huge difference in the way we treat one another in our culture. I also love how the golden rule is restated here in the Message. It makes so much sense and the idea of taking the initiative to do good to others is another one that if we actually did it, we could change our communities. This is the whole reason that I am doing this podcast, so that we can look into the mirror of scripture and let it change us. I know that I need to cut the sarcasm and attitude before I point out what’s wrong with you. This is what I’m asking God to help me work on. What needs to be changed in your life?</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 127: Sermon On The Mount Part 5</title>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
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  <itunes:episode>127</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Sermon On The Mount Part 5</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>It is so hard to not worry or be anxious, but worry and anxiety don’t work, they just make things worse. When we focus on God and how he works and provides for us, we can let go of those worries and watch God go to work for us. I needed to hear this today and I need to ask God to help me to make this a reality in my life. Worry and anxiety rob us of what God wants to give us and we are valuable to him. This week I have struggled to see what I have gained in a career given to vocational ministry. I’m having a hard time switching careers and seeing my value. However, when I think about my career in ministry as storing up treasures in heaven, I realize that my skills used to his glory were not wasted and that I can trust him to help us through this hard transition even if we can’t see it. I’m still a work in progress, however, because I just want God to hurry up already. 
What is God showing you today?
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  <itunes:duration>5:05</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>It is so hard to not worry or be anxious, but worry and anxiety don’t work, they just make things worse. When we focus on God and how he works and provides for us, we can let go of those worries and watch God go to work for us. I needed to hear this today and I need to ask God to help me to make this a reality in my life. Worry and anxiety rob us of what God wants to give us and we are valuable to him. This week I have struggled to see what I have gained in a career given to vocational ministry. I’m having a hard time switching careers and seeing my value. However, when I think about my career in ministry as storing up treasures in heaven, I realize that my skills used to his glory were not wasted and that I can trust him to help us through this hard transition even if we can’t see it. I’m still a work in progress, however, because I just want God to hurry up already. 
What is God showing you today?
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  <itunes:keywords>Anxiety treatment, worry wart, treasure trove, </itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>It is so hard to not worry or be anxious, but worry and anxiety don’t work, they just make things worse. When we focus on God and how he works and provides for us, we can let go of those worries and watch God go to work for us. I needed to hear this today and I need to ask God to help me to make this a reality in my life. Worry and anxiety rob us of what God wants to give us and we are valuable to him. This week I have struggled to see what I have gained in a career given to vocational ministry. I’m having a hard time switching careers and seeing my value. However, when I think about my career in ministry as storing up treasures in heaven, I realize that my skills used to his glory were not wasted and that I can trust him to help us through this hard transition even if we can’t see it. I’m still a work in progress, however, because I just want God to hurry up already. <br>
What is God showing you today?</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>It is so hard to not worry or be anxious, but worry and anxiety don’t work, they just make things worse. When we focus on God and how he works and provides for us, we can let go of those worries and watch God go to work for us. I needed to hear this today and I need to ask God to help me to make this a reality in my life. Worry and anxiety rob us of what God wants to give us and we are valuable to him. This week I have struggled to see what I have gained in a career given to vocational ministry. I’m having a hard time switching careers and seeing my value. However, when I think about my career in ministry as storing up treasures in heaven, I realize that my skills used to his glory were not wasted and that I can trust him to help us through this hard transition even if we can’t see it. I’m still a work in progress, however, because I just want God to hurry up already. <br>
What is God showing you today?</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 126: Sermon on the Mount Part 4</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/126</link>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
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  <itunes:episode>126</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Sermon on the Mount Part 4</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>We all want to live these well curated lives that make people look at you and say wow, they have it all together. However, that’s not what God wants from us. God wants us to live fully for him and to worship him with our lives. What we do is for him and not for others to applaud us or stroke our ego. We get to live in partnership with God and by doing our part, we get to see God in action and he gets to enjoy us in action. Sometimes I forget that part, I don’t need the applause of people because God’s appreciation is more than enough to satisfy my soul. 
A good sermon steps on your toes and makes you uncomfortable with the tension between the reality of your soul and what God wants from you. This sermon from Jesus sure delivers the punch and I hope that you are wrestling with these words of Jesus. What is the tension that you are feeling as you wrestle with Jesus’ words?

</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>4:58</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>We all want to live these well curated lives that make people look at you and say wow, they have it all together. However, that’s not what God wants from us. God wants us to live fully for him and to worship him with our lives. What we do is for him and not for others to applaud us or stroke our ego. We get to live in partnership with God and by doing our part, we get to see God in action and he gets to enjoy us in action. Sometimes I forget that part, I don’t need the applause of people because God’s appreciation is more than enough to satisfy my soul. 
A good sermon steps on your toes and makes you uncomfortable with the tension between the reality of your soul and what God wants from you. This sermon from Jesus sure delivers the punch and I hope that you are wrestling with these words of Jesus. What is the tension that you are feeling as you wrestle with Jesus’ words?
Let’s pray…
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  <itunes:keywords>The Lord’s Prayer, Daily Prayer, prayer for forgiveness, </itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>We all want to live these well curated lives that make people look at you and say wow, they have it all together. However, that’s not what God wants from us. God wants us to live fully for him and to worship him with our lives. What we do is for him and not for others to applaud us or stroke our ego. We get to live in partnership with God and by doing our part, we get to see God in action and he gets to enjoy us in action. Sometimes I forget that part, I don’t need the applause of people because God’s appreciation is more than enough to satisfy my soul. <br>
A good sermon steps on your toes and makes you uncomfortable with the tension between the reality of your soul and what God wants from you. This sermon from Jesus sure delivers the punch and I hope that you are wrestling with these words of Jesus. What is the tension that you are feeling as you wrestle with Jesus’ words?<br>
Let’s pray…</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>We all want to live these well curated lives that make people look at you and say wow, they have it all together. However, that’s not what God wants from us. God wants us to live fully for him and to worship him with our lives. What we do is for him and not for others to applaud us or stroke our ego. We get to live in partnership with God and by doing our part, we get to see God in action and he gets to enjoy us in action. Sometimes I forget that part, I don’t need the applause of people because God’s appreciation is more than enough to satisfy my soul. <br>
A good sermon steps on your toes and makes you uncomfortable with the tension between the reality of your soul and what God wants from you. This sermon from Jesus sure delivers the punch and I hope that you are wrestling with these words of Jesus. What is the tension that you are feeling as you wrestle with Jesus’ words?<br>
Let’s pray…</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 115: Acts Chapter 25</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/115</link>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 27 Mar 2022 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/ab2fa597-72ef-4d88-bce0-9caf9508b9eb.mp3" length="3776317" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>115</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Acts Chapter 25</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>In this chapter, we find Paul appealing his case to Caesar. The Jews wanted him brought back to Jerusalem so that they could kill him and Paul knew that God wanted him to get to Rome so that he could proclaim the Gospel to Caesar and others in Rome. In the meantime, Paul gets to share the Gospel with another leader named King Agrippa. God just kept putting the audience before Paul and all that Paul had to do was speak. That got me to think about the audience that God has put before me through this podcast. My job is to stay faithful and keep reading the Gospels and Acts and sharing it with anyone who will listen. Who is your audience?</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>5:13</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/5c4f4732-7600-44cf-8234-9edf17a2c1c9/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>In this chapter, we find Paul appealing his case to Caesar. The Jews wanted him brought back to Jerusalem so that they could kill him and Paul knew that God wanted him to get to Rome so that he could proclaim the Gospel to Caesar and others in Rome. In the meantime, Paul gets to share the Gospel with another leader named King Agrippa. God just kept putting the audience before Paul and all that Paul had to do was speak. That got me to think about the audience that God has put before me through this podcast. My job is to stay faithful and keep reading the Gospels and Acts and sharing it with anyone who will listen. Who is your audience?
 (https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/shownotesacts25) 
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  <itunes:keywords>appeal, Rome, Caesar, Paul, Jews, Jesus, speak, defense, </itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In this chapter, we find Paul appealing his case to Caesar. The Jews wanted him brought back to Jerusalem so that they could kill him and Paul knew that God wanted him to get to Rome so that he could proclaim the Gospel to Caesar and others in Rome. In the meantime, Paul gets to share the Gospel with another leader named King Agrippa. God just kept putting the audience before Paul and all that Paul had to do was speak. That got me to think about the audience that God has put before me through this podcast. My job is to stay faithful and keep reading the Gospels and Acts and sharing it with anyone who will listen. Who is your audience?<br>
<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/shownotesacts25" rel="nofollow"></a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Show Notes" rel="nofollow" href="https://click.fireside.fm/e/MTI4OTUy">Show Notes</a> &mdash; Listen and follow along with the scriture.

Paul appeals to Caesar

25 Three days after arriving in the province, Festus went up to Jerusalem from Caesarea. 2 The chief priests and Jewish leaders presented their case against Paul. Appealing to him, 3 they asked as a favor from Festus that he summon Paul to Jerusalem. They were planning to ambush and kill him along the way. 4 But Festus responded by keeping Paul in Caesarea, since he was to return there very soon himself. 5 “Some of your leaders can come down with me,” he said. “If he’s done anything wrong, they can bring charges against him.”</li></ul>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In this chapter, we find Paul appealing his case to Caesar. The Jews wanted him brought back to Jerusalem so that they could kill him and Paul knew that God wanted him to get to Rome so that he could proclaim the Gospel to Caesar and others in Rome. In the meantime, Paul gets to share the Gospel with another leader named King Agrippa. God just kept putting the audience before Paul and all that Paul had to do was speak. That got me to think about the audience that God has put before me through this podcast. My job is to stay faithful and keep reading the Gospels and Acts and sharing it with anyone who will listen. Who is your audience?<br>
<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/shownotesacts25" rel="nofollow"></a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Show Notes" rel="nofollow" href="https://click.fireside.fm/e/MTI4OTUy">Show Notes</a> &mdash; Listen and follow along with the scriture.

Paul appeals to Caesar

25 Three days after arriving in the province, Festus went up to Jerusalem from Caesarea. 2 The chief priests and Jewish leaders presented their case against Paul. Appealing to him, 3 they asked as a favor from Festus that he summon Paul to Jerusalem. They were planning to ambush and kill him along the way. 4 But Festus responded by keeping Paul in Caesarea, since he was to return there very soon himself. 5 “Some of your leaders can come down with me,” he said. “If he’s done anything wrong, they can bring charges against him.”</li></ul>]]>
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