app01 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:40:23 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Faith Journey for Spiritual Growth - Episodes Tagged with “Gratitude” https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/tags/gratitude Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500 Slow down. Meet Jesus. Let His Teaching shape your day. 2 Minute Disciple offers a daily journey of faith, bringing Jesus’ teachings and spiritual growth into your busy life. In just over two minutes, connect with Scripture and nurture your faith journey through short, guided devotions perfect for Christ followers seeking daily inspiration and Jesus life lessons. 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 in your faith journey, grow spiritually, and carry God’s Word into your day. 📖 Daily Bible Reading | 🎧 Short Christian Podcast | ✝️ Faith Journey | 🙏 Spiritual Growth Listen now and make space for 2 minutes with Jesus every day. en-us episodic Slow down. Meet Jesus. Let His Teaching shape your day. Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide & Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” Slow down. Meet Jesus. Let His Teaching shape your day. 2 Minute Disciple offers a daily journey of faith, bringing Jesus’ teachings and spiritual growth into your busy life. In just over two minutes, connect with Scripture and nurture your faith journey through short, guided devotions perfect for Christ followers seeking daily inspiration and Jesus life lessons. 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 in your faith journey, grow spiritually, and carry God’s Word into your day. 📖 Daily Bible Reading | 🎧 Short Christian Podcast | ✝️ Faith Journey | 🙏 Spiritual Growth Listen now and make space for 2 minutes with Jesus every day. no Faith Journey, Jesus Teachings, Jesus Life Lessons, Daily Bible devotional podcast, Short Christian podcast, Lectio Divina, Christian meditation, Spiritual growth, Bible study podcast, Daily Scripture reading, Christian encouragement, Morning devotional, Daily Faith journey, Christ Follower Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide & Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” oylernick@icloud.com Episode 468: Nine and One: The Power of Gratitude | 2 Minute Disciple Ep. 264 https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/468 35dbe1cb-9444-443b-b0f6-1e07cbb84a32 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500 Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide & Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” 468 Nine and One: The Power of Gratitude | 2 Minute Disciple Ep. 264 full 5 Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide & Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” In Episode 264 of the 2 Minute Disciple, we explore Luke 17:11-19 and the story of ten lepers healed by Jesus. This episode reveals that while all ten were healed, only one returned to give thanks—and he was a Samaritan, an outsider, a foreigner. Through this powerful contrast, we discover that gratitude is an act of faith, a recognition that God is at work, and a return to the source of blessing. The one who returned was truly healed—not just physically, but spiritually and relationally. Through guided meditation and a practical daily habit of intentional gratitude, learn how to identify God's blessings in your life and return to give thanks. Join us as we explore what it means to be the one who comes back, willing to stand out in gratitude and give glory to God. 8:50 no <p>Explore the transformative power of gratitude in this contemplative Christian devotional based on Luke 17:11-19. Discover why only one of ten lepers returned to give thanks. In Episode 264 of the 2 Minute Disciple podcast, Jesus heals ten men with leprosy, but only one—a Samaritan outsider—comes back to give glory to God. Learn why gratitude is not just a nice feeling but an act of faith, a recognition of God's work, and a return to the source of blessing. This guided meditation and daily spiritual practice will challenge you to be the one who returns, the one who gives thanks, and the one willing to stand out in gratitude. Perfect for anyone ready to live with a grateful heart and acknowledge God's hand in everything.</p> <p><a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day264luke171119nineandone" rel="nofollow noopener">📖Follow Along</a> </p> Nine and one, Luke 17:11-19, gratitude, thanksgiving, Christian devotional, 2 Minute Disciple, contemplative prayer, spiritual growth, grateful heart, Christian podcast, biblical meditation, daily devotional, faith practice, discipleship, Christian living, spiritual practice, Bible study, daily prayer, faith journey, contemplative Christianity, authentic faith, leprosy, healing, Samaritan, returning thanks, giving glory, spiritual transformation Explore the transformative power of gratitude in this contemplative Christian devotional based on Luke 17:11-19. Discover why only one of ten lepers returned to give thanks. In Episode 264 of the 2 Minute Disciple podcast, Jesus heals ten men with leprosy, but only one—a Samaritan outsider—comes back to give glory to God. Learn why gratitude is not just a nice feeling but an act of faith, a recognition of God's work, and a return to the source of blessing. This guided meditation and daily spiritual practice will challenge you to be the one who returns, the one who gives thanks, and the one willing to stand out in gratitude. Perfect for anyone ready to live with a grateful heart and acknowledge God's hand in everything.

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]]> Explore the transformative power of gratitude in this contemplative Christian devotional based on Luke 17:11-19. Discover why only one of ten lepers returned to give thanks. In Episode 264 of the 2 Minute Disciple podcast, Jesus heals ten men with leprosy, but only one—a Samaritan outsider—comes back to give glory to God. Learn why gratitude is not just a nice feeling but an act of faith, a recognition of God's work, and a return to the source of blessing. This guided meditation and daily spiritual practice will challenge you to be the one who returns, the one who gives thanks, and the one willing to stand out in gratitude. Perfect for anyone ready to live with a grateful heart and acknowledge God's hand in everything.

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]]> Episode 461: Obedience Is Expected: Serving Without Seeking Recognition | 2 Minute Disciple Ep. 257 https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/461 44ad010e-9738-4d5d-8ef9-51d72051ea0f Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500 Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide & Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” 461 Obedience Is Expected: Serving Without Seeking Recognition | 2 Minute Disciple Ep. 257 full 5 Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide & Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” In Episode 257 of the 2 Minute Disciple, we explore Luke 17:7-10 and Jesus's teaching on humble obedience. This episode reveals that obedience is expected—not optional, not something to be celebrated, but the baseline of discipleship. Through the parable of the servant who works all day and then serves the master's meal without expectation of thanks, we discover what it means to be an "unworthy servant who has simply done our duty." This episode challenges the spiritual pride that expects recognition for obedience and invites us into a posture of gratitude-driven service. Through guided meditation and a practical daily habit of humble obedience, learn how to release expectations and find joy in duty itself. Join us as we explore what it means to serve without seeking recognition. 9:00 no <p>Explore humble service in this contemplative Christian devotional based on Luke 17:7-10. Discover why obedience is expected, not rewarded. In Episode 257 of the 2 Minute Disciple podcast, Jesus challenges our culture of recognition by teaching that serving and obeying is simply our duty—nothing to boast about. Learn why spiritual pride masquerades as faithfulness, and what it means to obey from gratitude rather than expectation. This guided meditation and daily spiritual practice will challenge you to release the need for credit and find joy in obedience itself. Perfect for anyone ready to serve without seeking recognition and obey simply because it's expected.</p> <p><a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day257luke177-10obedienceisexpected" rel="nofollow noopener">📖Follow Along</a> </p> Obedience is expected, Luke 17:7-10, humble service, spiritual pride, Christian devotional, 2 Minute Disciple, contemplative prayer, spiritual growth, gratitude, Christian podcast, biblical meditation, daily devotional, faith practice, discipleship, Christian living, spiritual practice, Bible study, daily prayer, faith journey, contemplative Christianity, authentic faith, serving without recognition, duty, humility, gratitude-driven obedience, spiritual transformation Explore humble service in this contemplative Christian devotional based on Luke 17:7-10. Discover why obedience is expected, not rewarded. In Episode 257 of the 2 Minute Disciple podcast, Jesus challenges our culture of recognition by teaching that serving and obeying is simply our duty—nothing to boast about. Learn why spiritual pride masquerades as faithfulness, and what it means to obey from gratitude rather than expectation. This guided meditation and daily spiritual practice will challenge you to release the need for credit and find joy in obedience itself. Perfect for anyone ready to serve without seeking recognition and obey simply because it's expected.

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]]> Explore humble service in this contemplative Christian devotional based on Luke 17:7-10. Discover why obedience is expected, not rewarded. In Episode 257 of the 2 Minute Disciple podcast, Jesus challenges our culture of recognition by teaching that serving and obeying is simply our duty—nothing to boast about. Learn why spiritual pride masquerades as faithfulness, and what it means to obey from gratitude rather than expectation. This guided meditation and daily spiritual practice will challenge you to release the need for credit and find joy in obedience itself. Perfect for anyone ready to serve without seeking recognition and obey simply because it's expected.

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]]> Episode 298: Luke 6:20–21 — Blessed in Your Need (Daily Devotional Podcast) https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/298 cde02788-3491-4e68-9336-fc981c9ec90b Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide & Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” 298 Luke 6:20–21 — Blessed in Your Need (Daily Devotional Podcast) full 5 Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide & Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” This contemplative devotional episode reflects on Luke 6:20–21 in the New Living Translation (NLT). Jesus looks at His disciples and pronounces blessing over those who are poor, hungry, and grieving now, promising the Kingdom, satisfaction, and joy to come. Host Nick Oyler invites listeners to be honest about their current struggles and to trust Christ’s promises over their present circumstances. A simple “prayer in the moment” habit—thanking God after each task—helps ground everyday life in gratitude. 7:01 no <p>In Luke 6:20–21 (NLT), Jesus blesses His disciples who are poor, hungry, and weeping “now,” promising them the Kingdom of God, satisfaction, and future laughter.<br> 🎯In this episode, we bring our own places of lack and sorrow to Jesus and listen as He speaks blessing and hope into our “now.”</p> <p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day91luke62021blessedinyourneed" rel="nofollow noopener">Follow Along</a><br> 🎁<a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership" rel="nofollow noopener">VIP</a></p> Luke 6:20-21 devotional, blessed are you who are poor, blessed are you who hunger now, blessed are you who weep now, Sermon on the Plain NLT, Christian contemplative podcast, 2 Minute Disciple, Kingdom of God is yours, future joy in Christ, short Christian devotional In Luke 6:20–21 (NLT), Jesus blesses His disciples who are poor, hungry, and weeping “now,” promising them the Kingdom of God, satisfaction, and future laughter.
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]]> Episode 295: Matthew 5:7–8 — Mercy and a Clear Heart (Daily Devotional Podcast) https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/295 3d30af98-f333-4eb4-880e-9045758f89d5 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide & Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” 295 Matthew 5:7–8 — Mercy and a Clear Heart (Daily Devotional Podcast) full 5 Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide & Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” This contemplative devotional episode focuses on Matthew 5:7–8 in the New Living Translation (NLT). Jesus promises blessing to the merciful and those with pure hearts, with the assurance that they will receive mercy and see God. Host Nick Oyler encourages listeners to consider where they might need to show mercy and how they can come before God with an undivided heart. A brief gratitude practice helps train your eyes to see God’s goodness. 5:32 no <p>In Matthew 5:7–8 (NLT), Jesus blesses the merciful and those whose hearts are pure, promising them mercy and the ability to “see God.”<br> 🎯Today, we receive His invitation to extend mercy as we have received it and to bring our hearts honestly before God for cleansing and clarity.</p> <p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day88matthew578mercyandaclearheart" rel="nofollow noopener">Follow Along</a><br> 🎁<a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership" rel="nofollow noopener">VIP</a></p> Matthew 5:7-8 devotional, blessed are the merciful, blessed are the pure in heart, they will see God, Beatitudes NLT, Christian contemplative podcast, 2 Minute Disciple, showing mercy, purity of heart, short Christian devotional In Matthew 5:7–8 (NLT), Jesus blesses the merciful and those whose hearts are pure, promising them mercy and the ability to “see God.”
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