2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Discipleship”

Episode 314: The Eye, the Heart, and Two Masters — You Cannot Serve God and Money | Matthew 6:22–24

Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500

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.

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Episode 313: Where Is Your Treasure? — Investing in What Truly Lasts | Matthew 6:19–21

Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500

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.
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Episode 312: Forgiveness and Fasting — The Hidden Life God Treasures | Matthew 6:14–18

Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500

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.

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Episode 311: The Lord’s Prayer — How Jesus Taught Us to Pray | Matthew 6:9–13

Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500

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.

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Episode 310: When You Pray, Go to Your Room — The Intimacy of Private Prayer | Matthew 6:5–8

Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500

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.

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Episode 309: Giving in Secret — The Quiet Joy of Living for an Audience of One | Matthew 6:1–4

Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500

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.

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Episode 308: The Impossible Standard: Love Your Enemies — God’s Radical Love | Matthew 5:43–48

Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500

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.

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Episode 307: The Radical Way of Non-Retaliation — Inner Freedom & the Teachings of Jesus | Matthew 5:38–42

Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500

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.

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Episode 306: Let Your Yes Mean Yes — Integrity, Honesty & the Words of Jesus | Matthew 5:33–37

Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500

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.

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Episode 290: Mark 3:13–19 — Called to Be With Him (Daily Devotional Podcast)

Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

In Mark 3:13–19 (NLT), Jesus goes up on a mountain and calls the twelve apostles. Mark tells us they were chosen “to accompany him” and then to be sent out to preach and cast out demons.
🎯Today, we remember that our first calling is to be with Jesus—and that any ministry we do flows from being close to Him.
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Episode 269: Mark 2:13–17 — Called in the Middle of Life (Daily Devotional Podcast)

Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0600

In this episode, we watch Jesus call Levi, a tax collector, right in the middle of his workday (Mark 2:13–17, NLT). Levi leaves his booth to follow Jesus and then opens his home so that other “disreputable sinners” can meet Him too.
Together, we reflect on how Jesus calls us not after we’ve cleaned up our lives, but in the middle of them—and what it might mean to open our own “table” to others.
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Episode 252: Episode 45 — Matthew 4:18–22 — Immediately

Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600

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.

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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.
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Episode 251: Episode 44 — Mark 1:16–20 — Called to Follow

Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600

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.

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Episode 237: An Apprenticeship to Jesus – Week 15: The Cross and the Tomb

Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0600

In this powerful episode of An Apprenticeship to Jesus: Gospel of Mark Study, we journey through Mark 15, witnessing Jesus’ crucifixion, death, and burial. Nick Oyler guides listeners through the sobering events of Golgotha, the courage of Joseph of Arimathea, and the unwavering devotion of the women who stayed close. Discover what Jesus said, what He did, and how His example calls us to live differently this week. Includes practical spiritual exercises to deepen your walk with Christ.

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Episode 228: An Apprenticeship to Jesus – Week 14: Mark 14 and the Road to the Cross

Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0600

In this week’s episode of An Apprenticeship to Jesus, Nick Oyler takes us deep into Mark 14 — a pivotal chapter where Jesus prepares for His betrayal, demonstrates profound compassion, and models unwavering obedience to God’s will. From the anointing at Bethany to the Last Supper, Gethsemane’s agony, and Peter’s denial, this passage reveals the heart of Christ in the face of suffering. Listen in for practical ways to live with spiritual alertness, compassion, and trust in God this week.

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Episode 219: An Apprenticeship to Jesus – Week 13: Preparing for the End Days (Mark 13)

Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” — Sun, 11 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0600

In this week’s study, Nick Oyler guides listeners through Mark 13, where Jesus prepares His disciples for the end times. Together, we explore themes of vigilance, endurance, and trust in God’s plan. With practical weekly exercises—compassion, scripture memory, and slowing down—you’ll be equipped to live faithfully in uncertain times.

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Episode 213: An Apprenticeship to Jesus – Week 12: Confronting Corruption & Living with Kingdom Love (Mark 12)

Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” — Sun, 04 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0600

In Week 12 of An Apprenticeship to Jesus: Gospel of Mark Study, Nick Oyler guides us through Mark 12, where Jesus faces challenges from religious leaders, teaches the greatest commandments, and honors the faith of a poor widow. We’ll explore how Jesus responds to traps with wisdom, reveals the heart of God’s Kingdom, and calls us to live with love, integrity, and generosity.

Join us for deep reflection, practical exercises, and spiritual encouragement to walk more closely with Jesus this week.

🎧Listen now and discover how to render to God what is truly His — your heart, mind, soul, and strength.

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Episode 207: Turning Toward the Cross – Mark 11 | Apprenticeship to Jesus

Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” — Sun, 28 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0600

In this week’s episode of An Apprenticeship to Jesus: Gospel of Mark Study, we journey with Jesus as He enters Jerusalem, curses the fig tree, cleanses the temple, and teaches about faith, prayer, and forgiveness. Mark 11 marks a pivotal turn toward the cross, showing us what it means to live with bold faith, humble service, and unwavering trust in God’s authority.

Join Nick Oyler for a heartfelt discussion on how we can follow Jesus’ example this week — from cultivating constant prayer to extending forgiveness. Whether you’re new to the Gospel of Mark or deep into your spiritual walk, this episode will inspire you to live out your apprenticeship to Jesus in practical ways.

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Episode 188: What I Am Learning From Jesus Is...The Key to Life in God’s Kingdom is Obedience.

Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0500

I have to admit that I like to do stuff for God more than doing what he says, but I’m slowly learning to do what he says rather than just doing something for him. This podcast was an act of obedience to God. I was praying and asking God to help me find what was next in my career and he nudged me to lean into my podcast, so I was obedient. My why for 2 Minute Disciple, is to get to know Jesus and his words so that we can put them into practice.

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Episode 181: Luke Chapter 13

Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0500

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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Episode 178: Luke Chapter 10

Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0500

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.

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Episode 177: Luke Chapter 9

Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0500

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?

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Episode 175: Luke Chapter 7

Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” — Mon, 13 Jun 2022 22:00:00 -0500

We continue reading through the Gospels and we find ourselves in Luke chapter 7.

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Episode 174: Luke Chapter 6

Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 22:00:00 -0500

There is so much teaching in this chapter and there are some great things that will make you think and what Jesus finishes the chapter with is what struck me. We need to work the words of Jesus into our lives and it will give us a firm foundation that will stand in the storms of life. If we don’t work Jesus’ words into our lives, we will fall flat in the storms of life.
The words that I want to work into my life are from Luke 6:27–28 (The Message): “To you who are ready for the truth, I say this: Love your enemies. Let them bring out the best in you, not the worst. When someone gives you a hard time, respond with the energies of prayer for that person. Instead of getting mad and fighting back, we can respond by praying for that person, it will do much more for them than my anger.

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Episode 173: Luke Chapter 5

Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 07:00:00 -0500

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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Episode 171: Luke Chapter 3

Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0500

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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Episode 170: Luke Chapter 2

Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 14:00:00 -0500

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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Episode 169: Luke Chapter 1

Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” — Tue, 31 May 2022 11:00:00 -0500

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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Episode 167: Mark Chapter 15

Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” — Thu, 26 May 2022 11:00:00 -0500

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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Episode 164: Mark Chapter 12

Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” — Mon, 23 May 2022 10:00:00 -0500

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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Episode 163: Conversation With Adam Tomlinson

Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” — Sat, 21 May 2022 13:00:00 -0500

We have a special guest with us, Adam Tomlinson. Adam is the Lead Minister at Westwood Christian Church, in Madison, Wisconsin. He 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 have known Adam’s family most of my life, his mom babysat me and my sister while my mom was in Bible Study. I used to play church softball with his dad and I remember Adam in the stroller at the softball games.
In this special episode, Adam and I have a conversation about what he is learning from God in this season of life, enjoy the conversation…

Special Guest: Adam Tomlinson.

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Episode 160: Mark Chapter 9

Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” — Wed, 18 May 2022 14:00:00 -0500

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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Episode 159: Mark Chapter 8

Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” — Tue, 17 May 2022 10:00:00 -0500

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.

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Episode 158: Mark Chapter 7

Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” — Mon, 16 May 2022 11:00:00 -0500

We get so focused as people on outward appearances. If everything looks good on the outside and we have it all put together, people see us as good people, but if we are a bit cringy on the outside, then that’s what people think of us. That causes us to work hard to curate a good online presence so that people think good of us. However, it is what we put on our souls that really matters, because that is were our attitudes and behaviors originate. Good things come out when we clothe our souls in good things and bad things come out when we clothe our souls with bad things. What are you clothing your soul in?

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Episode 157: Mark Chapter 6

Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” — Fri, 13 May 2022 10:00:00 -0500

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?

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Episode 156: Mark Chapter 5

Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” — Thu, 12 May 2022 10:15:00 -0500

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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Episode 155: Mark Chapter 4

Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” — Wed, 11 May 2022 08:00:00 -0500

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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Episode 154: Mark Chapter 3

Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” — Tue, 10 May 2022 10:00:00 -0500

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?

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Episode 151: Matthew Chapter 28

Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” — Fri, 06 May 2022 10:00:00 -0500

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.

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Episode 149: Matthew Chapter 26

Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” — Wed, 04 May 2022 10:00:00 -0500

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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Episode 148: Matthew Chapter 25

Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” — Tue, 03 May 2022 13:00:00 -0500

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.

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Episode 147: Matthew Chapter 24

Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” — Mon, 02 May 2022 10:00:00 -0500

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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Episode 139: Matthew Chapter 16

Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 10:00:00 -0500

Who is Jesus? That is still the question that needs to be answered by followers of Jesus. This question is the heart of the 2 Minute Disciple Podcast, to discover who Jesus is so that we can follow him better. This podcast is for seasoned Jesus followers who desire to spend more time in the Gospels to get to know Jesus better. It is also for serious seekers desiring to discover who Jesus is for themselves and gain wisdom that will help them on their spiritual journey.
What is the answer to this sincere question, who is Jesus? He is the one that God had been promising that would come to rescue his people, usher in His kingdom and put things to rights. He is the one who heals the sick, raises the dead, casts out demons and sends out his followers to do the same. He is God in the flesh, not a distant God with his arms crossed waiting to zap us, but a God who walks among us as one of us. He has been the plan from the beginning and he is here. Do you believe it?

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Episode 138: Matthew Chapter 15

Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 13:00:00 -0500

In this chapter, I observed that persistence impresses Jesus. The Canaanite woman came to Jesus asking him to heal her daughter, but he first ignored her and she persisted asking the disciples and with Jesus until he healed her daughter. She would not take no for an answer and Jesus rewarded her persistence that was driven by her faith in Jesus. This makes me pause and consider my own prayers, am I persistent in asking or do I give up easily. If I’m honest with myself, I do give up too easily and back off when my prayers aren’t answered in as timely manner as I would like. My faith is not big enough at times and I’m not as persistent as I should be. This woman would probably be labeled a ‘Karen’ today and most of us don’t want to be perceived that way, so we back down easily in all areas of life. In my prayer life, I see that I need to risk being a Karen to grow my faith and see God work. That is a stretch for me, but if I am to become a better follower of Jesus, I need to stretch my faith muscles and be persistent in my prayers.
What did you observe in today’s reading?

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Episode 103: Acts Chapter 13

Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” — Sat, 12 Mar 2022 09:45:00 -0600

The theme of the Book of Acts is clearly that the disciples of Jesus would be his witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria and to the ends of the earth. God is moving his people in this direction and we keep seeing this resistance to the message going forward. However, each time, God pushes the message past this resistance. This chapter is no different, because when Sergius Paulus wants to hear the message there is resistance. Again when the people of Antioch Pisidia hear the message and respond positively, we see strong resistance. However, every resistance is met with God moving his message forward and more people joining his movement.

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Episode 81: John Chapter 13

Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 23:00:00 -0600

What are disciples of Jesus known for today? We should be known for our love for one another. A love that is willing to wash each other's feet.

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Episode 29: Mark Chapter 1

Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 23:00:00 -0600

We are now beginning a new season of the 2 Minute Gospel. We are off and running with the Gospel of Mark and the pace is fast. Mark covers a lot of ground in the first chapter because he wants us to hear the good news, that God is here and he is on our side.

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