Displaying items 1-10 of 18 in total of 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Faith Journey for Spiritual Growth with the tag "forgiveness".
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Episode 395: Fire From Heaven? | Luke 9:52-56 | 2 Minute Disciple Podcast Ep. 190
Episode | July 16th, 2026 | Season 5 | 8 mins 37 secs
2 minute disciple, bible study, christian podcast, daily devotional, discipleship, forgiveness, grace, handling conflict, jesus' example, luke 9, measured response, rejection, responding to rejection, spiritual meditation, spiritual strength
Discover how to respond to rejection with grace in this powerful study of Luke 9:52-56. When a Samaritan village rejects Jesus, James and John want to call down fire from heaven to punish them. But Jesus rebukes them and simply moves on. This episode explores what rejection reveals about our hearts and how we can respond with measured grace instead of reactive harshness. Learn why staying focused on your mission is more powerful than retaliating against those who reject you, and how Jesus models a response that is both strong and compassionate. Through contemplative meditation and practical reflection, discover where you're tempted to "call down fire"—to punish, retaliate, or hurt those who have hurt you—and find the freedom to respond like Jesus instead. This episode will transform how you handle rejection and conflict.
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Episode 392: Unforgiving Is Not An Option | Matthew 18:21-35 | 2 Minute Disciple Podcast Ep. 187
Episode | July 9th, 2026 | Season 5 | 10 mins 50 secs
2 minute disciple, bible study, christian podcast, daily devotional, discipleship, forgiveness, freedom through forgiveness, healing from hurt, letting go, matthew 18, mercy, releasing bitterness, spiritual growth, spiritual meditation, unforgiveness
In Episode 187, we explore Matthew 18:21-35 and Jesus' radical teaching on forgiveness. Peter asks Jesus how many times he should forgive someone who sins against him—suggesting seven times as a generous limit. Jesus responds with a shocking answer: "seventy times seven"—not a literal number, but a call to unlimited, boundless forgiveness. He then tells a parable that cuts to the heart of the matter. A king forgives a servant an impossible debt—millions of dollars. The servant is released, restored, and free. But then this same servant encounters a fellow servant who owes him a small amount and demands immediate payment, grabbing him by the throat and having him thrown in prison. When the king hears what happened, he's furious—not because the servant failed to collect a debt, but because the servant refused to pass on the mercy he had received. Through guided meditation, discover the profound tension Jesus is pressing into your heart: You have been forgiven of everything. Every sin. Every failure. Every moment you've fallen short. The debt has been paid. You are free. But if you refuse to forgive others—if you hold their sins against them—then you are rejecting the very mercy that saved you. Unforgiveness says: "I will hold this against you. You owe me. You deserve punishment." Forgiveness says: "I release you. The debt is canceled. You are free." One comes from a heart that has experienced the king's mercy. The other comes from a heart that has forgotten it. This episode challenges you to examine who you've been refusing to forgive and what debt you've been demanding they pay. Learn why forgiveness is not a feeling—it's a choice. You may not feel forgiving. You may still feel angry or hurt. But forgiveness is the deliberate decision to release someone from the debt you believe they owe you. Discover how forgiving others frees them, but also frees you from carrying the weight of their sin and letting their actions define your present. Find practical steps for naming the hurt, releasing the person, and stepping into the freedom that comes from forgiving like you have been forgiven.
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Episode 312: Forgiveness and Fasting — The Hidden Life God Treasures | Matthew 6:14–18
Episode | April 15th, 2026 | Season 5 | 8 mins 24 secs
2 minute disciple, christian character, christian fasting, christian podcast, contemplative prayer, daily devotional, discipleship, episode 105, forgiveness, hidden life, matthew 6:14-18, releasing resentment, scripture meditation, secret devotion, sermon on the mount, spiritual disciplines, spiritual formation, walking with jesus
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.
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Episode 311: The Lord’s Prayer — How Jesus Taught Us to Pray | Matthew 6:9–13
Episode | April 14th, 2026 | Season 5 | 7 mins
2 minute disciple, christian podcast, christian prayer, contemplative prayer, daily bread, daily devotional, discipleship, episode 104, forgiveness, how to pray, lord’s prayer, matthew 6:9-13, our father, scripture meditation, sermon on the mount, spiritual formation, thy kingdom come, walking with jesus
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.
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Episode 268: Luke 5:17–26 — Faith That Breaks Through (Daily Devotional Podcast)
Episode | March 2nd, 2026 | Season 5 | 8 mins 12 secs
2 minute disciple, christian devotional, contemplative podcast, daily discipleship, faith, forgiveness, friends, healing, intercession, nlt, paralyzed man, prayer, spiritual friendship, luke 5
This contemplative Christian podcast episode focuses on Luke 5:17–26 in the New Living Translation (NLT), where friends lower a paralyzed man through a roof to get him to Jesus. Host Nick Oyler guides listeners through a gentle rhythm of slowing down, reading, noticing, meditating, and responding to the story.
We explore how Jesus sees “their faith,” forgives the man’s sins, and then heals his body—revealing His authority and compassion. The episode invites you to consider the power of intercession, spiritual friendship, and being both a carrier and a receiver of Christ’s mercy. A simple spiritual exercise helps listeners “carry someone in prayer” throughout the day. -
Episode 266: Mark 2:6–12 — Authority to Forgive and Heal (Daily Devotional Podcast)
Episode | February 28th, 2026 | Season 5 | 6 mins 4 secs
authority of jesus, bible study, christian podcast, daily devotional, forgiveness, gospel of mark, healing, lectio divina, mark 2:7–12, testimony
Mark 2:7–12 shows Jesus’ authority to forgive sins and heal. This devotional encourages listeners to trust Him fully and share their testimony.
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Episode 239: Episode 33 — John 3:14–21 — Stepping Into the Light
Episode | February 2nd, 2026 | Season 5 | 7 mins 30 secs
bible study, christian podcast, daily devotional, eternal life, forgiveness, god’s love, gospel of john, jesus lifted up, john 3:14–21, lectio divina, light vs. darkness, spiritual growth
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.
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Episode 207: Turning Toward the Cross – Mark 11 | Apprenticeship to Jesus
Episode | December 28th, 2025 | Season 4 | 7 mins 37 secs
biblestudy, christianpodcast, discipleship, faith, forgiveness, gospelofmark, jesus, mark11, prayer, spiritualgrowth
Discover the powerful lessons of Mark 11 in An Apprenticeship to Jesus. Join Nick Oyler as Jesus enters Jerusalem, cleanses the temple, curses the fig tree, and teaches on faith, prayer, and forgiveness. Perfect for Christian discipleship and Bible study.
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Episode 184: What I am learning from Jesus is… I have to carve out time for prayer, especially when life is busy.
Episode | July 15th, 2023 | Season 3 | 2 mins 54 secs
audio bible, daily bible, daily devotional, forgiveness, self care, self development, spiritual journey, spirituality
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.
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Episode 141: Matthew Chapter 18
Episode | April 23rd, 2022 | Season 2 | 6 mins 42 secs
audio bible, daily bible, daily devotional, forgiveness, self care, self development, spiritual journey, spirituality
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.