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    <title>2 Minute Disciple | Daily Faith Journey for Spiritual Growth - Episodes Tagged with “Humility”</title>
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    <description>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.</description>
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    <itunes:subtitle>Slow down. Meet Jesus. Let His Teaching shape your day.</itunes:subtitle>
    <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide &amp; Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
    <itunes:summary>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.</itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:name>Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide &amp; Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:name>
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  <title>Episode 389: Naming The GOAT Of The Kingdom | Matthew 18:1-4 | 2 Minute Disciple Podcast Ep. 184</title>
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  <itunes:episode>389</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Naming The GOAT Of The Kingdom | Matthew 18:1-4 | 2 Minute Disciple Podcast Ep. 184</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide &amp; Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>In Episode 184, we explore Matthew 18:1-4 and Jesus' shocking redefinition of greatness. The disciples come to Jesus with a question that reflects the world's values: "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?" They're thinking in terms of power, authority, achievement, and recognition. They want to know who's at the top of the hierarchy. But Jesus doesn't answer with a name or a list of accomplishments. Instead, He calls a child forward and places the child in the midst of them. In first-century Jewish culture, children had no status, no voice in society, no social importance. By elevating a child as the model of greatness, Jesus shocks everyone listening and completely inverts the cultural hierarchy. Through guided meditation, discover what Jesus is really teaching: true greatness in God's kingdom is measured by humility, not prominence. But there's more to this lesson than just humility. Jesus is calling us to reclaim childlikeness—the awe and wonder with which children approach the world. Children approach life with openness, curiosity, and trust. They haven't yet been hardened by disappointment or protected themselves with cynicism. They still believe good things are possible. This episode challenges you to examine how you measure greatness and success. The world measures it by what you've achieved, what you own, and who knows your name. Jesus measures it by how humble you are, how open you are to wonder, and how willing you are to trust like a child. Learn practical ways to reclaim your sense of awe and wonder with God—approaching familiar prayers, scriptures, and worship with fresh eyes as if experiencing them for the first time. Discover how humility and wonder are not weaknesses but the true pathways to greatness in God's kingdom.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>7:59</itunes:duration>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;Discover what true greatness really means in this transformative study of Matthew 18:1-4. When the disciples ask Jesus who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven, He doesn't answer with a name—He calls a child forward. This episode explores how Jesus completely redefines greatness, measuring it not by power, achievement, or recognition, but by humility, awe, and childlike wonder. Learn why the world's definition of success is backwards and how to reclaim the openness, trust, and sense of wonder you may have lost. Through contemplative meditation and practical reflection, discover what it means to be childlike—not childish—and how approaching God and life with the awe of a child is the pathway to true greatness in God's kingdom. This episode will revolutionize how you measure success and what you pursue.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day184matthew1814namingthegoatofthekingdom" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;📖Follow Along&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<p>Discover what true greatness really means in this transformative study of Matthew 18:1-4. When the disciples ask Jesus who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven, He doesn't answer with a name—He calls a child forward. This episode explores how Jesus completely redefines greatness, measuring it not by power, achievement, or recognition, but by humility, awe, and childlike wonder. Learn why the world's definition of success is backwards and how to reclaim the openness, trust, and sense of wonder you may have lost. Through contemplative meditation and practical reflection, discover what it means to be childlike—not childish—and how approaching God and life with the awe of a child is the pathway to true greatness in God's kingdom. This episode will revolutionize how you measure success and what you pursue.</p>

<p><a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day184matthew1814namingthegoatofthekingdom" rel="nofollow noopener">📖Follow Along</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Faith Journey for Spiritual Growth</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Discover what true greatness really means in this transformative study of Matthew 18:1-4. When the disciples ask Jesus who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven, He doesn't answer with a name—He calls a child forward. This episode explores how Jesus completely redefines greatness, measuring it not by power, achievement, or recognition, but by humility, awe, and childlike wonder. Learn why the world's definition of success is backwards and how to reclaim the openness, trust, and sense of wonder you may have lost. Through contemplative meditation and practical reflection, discover what it means to be childlike—not childish—and how approaching God and life with the awe of a child is the pathway to true greatness in God's kingdom. This episode will revolutionize how you measure success and what you pursue.</p>

<p><a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day184matthew1814namingthegoatofthekingdom" rel="nofollow noopener">📖Follow Along</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Faith Journey for Spiritual Growth</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 376: The Syrophoenician Woman: Persistent Faith That Refuses to Give Up | Mark 7:24–30 | 2 Minute Disciple Episode 171</title>
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  <pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide &amp; Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
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  <itunes:episode>376</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>The Syrophoenician Woman: Persistent Faith That Refuses to Give Up | Mark 7:24–30 | 2 Minute Disciple Episode 171</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide &amp; Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>In Episode 171 of the 2 Minute Disciple podcast, Nick reflects on Mark 7:24–30 and the remarkable faith of the Syrophoenician woman. Through contemplative prayer and Scripture meditation, discover how humility, persistence, and unwavering trust in Jesus can lead us to experience His mercy even when answers seem delayed.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>8:54</itunes:duration>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;What does persistent faith look like when God’s response seems difficult or delayed?&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;In Episode 171 of the 2 Minute Disciple podcast, we meditate on Mark 7:24–30, one of the most challenging and profound encounters in the Gospels. A Gentile woman approaches Jesus, pleading for her daughter’s healing, and receives an unexpected response. Yet instead of walking away discouraged, she responds with remarkable humility, courage, and unwavering faith.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Her simple reply—“Even the dogs under the table are allowed to eat the scraps from the children’s plates”—reveals a heart that trusts completely in the mercy of Christ. Jesus honors her faith, and her daughter is healed.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This contemplative devotional explores the beauty of persistent prayer, humble faith, and trusting God’s goodness even when His timing or His answers are difficult to understand. Through guided prayer, Scripture reflection, and a practical spiritual exercise, you’ll be encouraged to bring your unanswered prayers back to Jesus with renewed confidence.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Whether you’re praying for healing, reconciliation, direction, or breakthrough, this episode reminds us that the mercy of Jesus is more than enough—and that faithful persistence is never wasted.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;In this episode:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;• Mark 7:24–30 devotional reflection&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
• The faith of the Syrophoenician woman&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
• Persistent prayer and humble trust&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
• God’s mercy for all people&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
• Christian meditation and contemplative prayer&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
• Trusting Jesus through delayed answers&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
• Growing in resilient faith&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day171mark72430thesyrophoenicianwoman" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;📖Follow Along&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Slow down, listen, and discover the quiet strength of faith that refuses to let go of Jesus. &lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<p>What does persistent faith look like when God’s response seems difficult or delayed?</p>

<p>In Episode 171 of the 2 Minute Disciple podcast, we meditate on Mark 7:24–30, one of the most challenging and profound encounters in the Gospels. A Gentile woman approaches Jesus, pleading for her daughter’s healing, and receives an unexpected response. Yet instead of walking away discouraged, she responds with remarkable humility, courage, and unwavering faith.</p>

<p>Her simple reply—“Even the dogs under the table are allowed to eat the scraps from the children’s plates”—reveals a heart that trusts completely in the mercy of Christ. Jesus honors her faith, and her daughter is healed.</p>

<p>This contemplative devotional explores the beauty of persistent prayer, humble faith, and trusting God’s goodness even when His timing or His answers are difficult to understand. Through guided prayer, Scripture reflection, and a practical spiritual exercise, you’ll be encouraged to bring your unanswered prayers back to Jesus with renewed confidence.</p>

<p>Whether you’re praying for healing, reconciliation, direction, or breakthrough, this episode reminds us that the mercy of Jesus is more than enough—and that faithful persistence is never wasted.</p>

<p>In this episode:</p>

<p>• Mark 7:24–30 devotional reflection<br><br>
• The faith of the Syrophoenician woman<br><br>
• Persistent prayer and humble trust<br><br>
• God’s mercy for all people<br><br>
• Christian meditation and contemplative prayer<br><br>
• Trusting Jesus through delayed answers<br><br>
• Growing in resilient faith</p>

<p><a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day171mark72430thesyrophoenicianwoman" rel="nofollow noopener">📖Follow Along</a></p>

<p>Slow down, listen, and discover the quiet strength of faith that refuses to let go of Jesus.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Faith Journey for Spiritual Growth</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>What does persistent faith look like when God’s response seems difficult or delayed?</p>

<p>In Episode 171 of the 2 Minute Disciple podcast, we meditate on Mark 7:24–30, one of the most challenging and profound encounters in the Gospels. A Gentile woman approaches Jesus, pleading for her daughter’s healing, and receives an unexpected response. Yet instead of walking away discouraged, she responds with remarkable humility, courage, and unwavering faith.</p>

<p>Her simple reply—“Even the dogs under the table are allowed to eat the scraps from the children’s plates”—reveals a heart that trusts completely in the mercy of Christ. Jesus honors her faith, and her daughter is healed.</p>

<p>This contemplative devotional explores the beauty of persistent prayer, humble faith, and trusting God’s goodness even when His timing or His answers are difficult to understand. Through guided prayer, Scripture reflection, and a practical spiritual exercise, you’ll be encouraged to bring your unanswered prayers back to Jesus with renewed confidence.</p>

<p>Whether you’re praying for healing, reconciliation, direction, or breakthrough, this episode reminds us that the mercy of Jesus is more than enough—and that faithful persistence is never wasted.</p>

<p>In this episode:</p>

<p>• Mark 7:24–30 devotional reflection<br><br>
• The faith of the Syrophoenician woman<br><br>
• Persistent prayer and humble trust<br><br>
• God’s mercy for all people<br><br>
• Christian meditation and contemplative prayer<br><br>
• Trusting Jesus through delayed answers<br><br>
• Growing in resilient faith</p>

<p><a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day171mark72430thesyrophoenicianwoman" rel="nofollow noopener">📖Follow Along</a></p>

<p>Slow down, listen, and discover the quiet strength of faith that refuses to let go of Jesus.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Faith Journey for Spiritual Growth</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 294: Matthew 5:5–6 — Gentle and Hungry (Daily Devotional Podcast)</title>
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  <pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide &amp; Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
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  <itunes:episode>294</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Matthew 5:5–6 — Gentle and Hungry (Daily Devotional Podcast)</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide &amp; Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>This contemplative devotional episode focuses on Matthew 5:5–6 in the New Living Translation (NLT). Jesus’ Beatitudes bless the humble and those who hunger and thirst for justice, promising them the earth as an inheritance and the satisfaction of their deepest longings.
Host Malena Schultz invites listeners to examine their own desires and to ask Jesus to grow in them both gentleness and a passion for righteousness. A simple faith-sharing practice encourages you to reflect these truths to others.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>6:32</itunes:duration>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;In Matthew 5:5–6 (NLT), Jesus blesses “those who are humble” and “those who hunger and thirst for justice,” promising them the inheritance of the earth and deep satisfaction.&lt;br&gt;
Today, we explore what it means to live gently in a harsh world and to bring our hunger for God’s way honestly to Jesus.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;📖&lt;a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day87matthew556gentleandhungry" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Follow Along&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Special Guest: Malena Schultz.&lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<p>In Matthew 5:5–6 (NLT), Jesus blesses “those who are humble” and “those who hunger and thirst for justice,” promising them the inheritance of the earth and deep satisfaction.<br>
Today, we explore what it means to live gently in a harsh world and to bring our hunger for God’s way honestly to Jesus.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day87matthew556gentleandhungry" rel="nofollow noopener">Follow Along</a><br>
🎁<a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership" rel="nofollow noopener">VIP</a></p><p>Special Guest: Malena Schultz.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Faith Journey for Spiritual Growth</a></p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In Matthew 5:5–6 (NLT), Jesus blesses “those who are humble” and “those who hunger and thirst for justice,” promising them the inheritance of the earth and deep satisfaction.<br>
Today, we explore what it means to live gently in a harsh world and to bring our hunger for God’s way honestly to Jesus.</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day87matthew556gentleandhungry" rel="nofollow noopener">Follow Along</a><br>
🎁<a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership" rel="nofollow noopener">VIP</a></p><p>Special Guest: Malena Schultz.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Faith Journey for Spiritual Growth</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 241: Episode 35 — John 3:29–36 — Bringing Jesus Into Focus</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide &amp; Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
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  <itunes:episode>241</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Episode 35 — John 3:29–36 — Bringing Jesus Into Focus</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide &amp; Host of the Daily 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>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;

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

&lt;p&gt;📖&lt;a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-35-john-3-29-36-bringing-jesus-into-focus" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Follow Along&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
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    <![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 noopener">Follow Along</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Faith Journey for Spiritual Growth</a></p>]]>
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    <![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 noopener">Follow Along</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Faith Journey for Spiritual Growth</a></p>]]>
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  <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 | Faith Journey Guide &amp; Host of the Daily 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>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide &amp; Host of the Daily 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>&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;🎯 Exercise:&lt;br&gt;
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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;📖&lt;a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-34-john-3-22-28-knowing-your-role-in-god-s-kingdom" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Follow Along&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
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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 noopener">Follow Along</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Faith Journey for Spiritual Growth</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 noopener">Follow Along</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Faith Journey for Spiritual Growth</a></p>]]>
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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 | Faith Journey Guide &amp; Host of the Daily 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 | Faith Journey Guide &amp; Host of the Daily 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>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;)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.&lt;br&gt;
🎯 Exercise: Ask God to help you see His image in each person you meet today.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;📖 &lt;a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day-20-mark-1-7-8-pointing-people-to-jesus" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Follow Along Here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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    <![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 noopener">Follow Along Here</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Faith Journey for Spiritual Growth</a></p>]]>
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  <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 noopener">Follow Along Here</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Faith Journey for Spiritual Growth</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 204: An Apprenticeship to Jesus – Gospel of Mark Study Week 10 | Following Jesus in Mark 10</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/204</link>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide &amp; Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
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  <itunes:episode>204</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>An Apprenticeship to Jesus – Gospel of Mark Study Week 10 | Following Jesus in Mark 10</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>4</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide &amp; Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>In Week 10 of An Apprenticeship to Jesus, Nick Oyler walks through Mark 10, where Jesus teaches on marriage, childlike faith, surrendering wealth, servant leadership, and the healing of Bartimaeus. Discover what it means to follow Jesus with humility, trust, and wholehearted devotion.

</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>10:02</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/episodes/8/83f9b749-8eb2-469e-9240-5ef7219e8b94/cover.jpg?v=1"/>
  <description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of the 2 Minute Disciple Podcast, we continue our Gospel of Mark study with Mark 10 — a chapter full of powerful encounters and kingdom lessons.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Marriage &amp;amp; Commitment: Jesus points to God’s original design for lifelong unity.&lt;br&gt;
Childlike Faith: We must receive God’s Kingdom with trust and openness.&lt;br&gt;
The Rich Young Ruler: Following Jesus means surrendering anything that takes God’s place in our hearts.&lt;br&gt;
True Greatness: Leadership in God’s Kingdom is rooted in humility and service.&lt;br&gt;
Healing Bartimaeus: Jesus hears the persistent cries of faith and responds with compassion.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Nick also shares weekly spiritual practices — meditation on 1 Thessalonians 5:9, memorizing 1 Thessalonians 5:23–24, and taking a long walk with God.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;📖 Scripture: Mark 10:1–52&lt;br&gt;
🎧 Listen &amp;amp; grow in your apprenticeship to Jesus.&lt;br&gt;
📌 Next Week: Mark 11 — Jesus enters Jerusalem.&lt;br&gt;
🖨️ Download &lt;a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1c8h_45wTt5iIEvn1gEammyS_1_7aHgtT/view?usp=share_link" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;PDF&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;365 Days with Jesus is coming on January 1! &lt;a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/lectio-divina-an-ancient-way-to-meet-jesus-in-the-scriptures" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Check out this article for details.&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
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  <itunes:keywords>Gospel of Mark study, Mark 10 Bible commentary, Christian discipleship podcast, Rich young ruler lesson, Bartimaeus healing story, Humility in leadership, Childlike faith in God, Following Jesus teachings, 2 Minute Disciple Podcast, Nick Oyler Bible study.</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of the 2 Minute Disciple Podcast, we continue our Gospel of Mark study with Mark 10 — a chapter full of powerful encounters and kingdom lessons.</p>

<p>Marriage &amp; Commitment: Jesus points to God’s original design for lifelong unity.<br>
Childlike Faith: We must receive God’s Kingdom with trust and openness.<br>
The Rich Young Ruler: Following Jesus means surrendering anything that takes God’s place in our hearts.<br>
True Greatness: Leadership in God’s Kingdom is rooted in humility and service.<br>
Healing Bartimaeus: Jesus hears the persistent cries of faith and responds with compassion.</p>

<p>Nick also shares weekly spiritual practices — meditation on 1 Thessalonians 5:9, memorizing 1 Thessalonians 5:23–24, and taking a long walk with God.</p>

<p>📖 Scripture: Mark 10:1–52<br>
🎧 Listen &amp; grow in your apprenticeship to Jesus.<br>
📌 Next Week: Mark 11 — Jesus enters Jerusalem.<br>
🖨️ Download <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1c8h_45wTt5iIEvn1gEammyS_1_7aHgtT/view?usp=share_link" rel="nofollow noopener">PDF</a> </p>

<p>365 Days with Jesus is coming on January 1! <a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/lectio-divina-an-ancient-way-to-meet-jesus-in-the-scriptures" rel="nofollow noopener">Check out this article for details.</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Faith Journey for Spiritual Growth</a></p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of the 2 Minute Disciple Podcast, we continue our Gospel of Mark study with Mark 10 — a chapter full of powerful encounters and kingdom lessons.</p>

<p>Marriage &amp; Commitment: Jesus points to God’s original design for lifelong unity.<br>
Childlike Faith: We must receive God’s Kingdom with trust and openness.<br>
The Rich Young Ruler: Following Jesus means surrendering anything that takes God’s place in our hearts.<br>
True Greatness: Leadership in God’s Kingdom is rooted in humility and service.<br>
Healing Bartimaeus: Jesus hears the persistent cries of faith and responds with compassion.</p>

<p>Nick also shares weekly spiritual practices — meditation on 1 Thessalonians 5:9, memorizing 1 Thessalonians 5:23–24, and taking a long walk with God.</p>

<p>📖 Scripture: Mark 10:1–52<br>
🎧 Listen &amp; grow in your apprenticeship to Jesus.<br>
📌 Next Week: Mark 11 — Jesus enters Jerusalem.<br>
🖨️ Download <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1c8h_45wTt5iIEvn1gEammyS_1_7aHgtT/view?usp=share_link" rel="nofollow noopener">PDF</a> </p>

<p>365 Days with Jesus is coming on January 1! <a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/lectio-divina-an-ancient-way-to-meet-jesus-in-the-scriptures" rel="nofollow noopener">Check out this article for details.</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Faith Journey for Spiritual Growth</a></p>]]>
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