app02 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:13:24 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Faith Journey for Spiritual Growth - Episodes Tagged with “Invitation” https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/tags/invitation Wed, 09 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. 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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 449: No More Excuses: The Great Banquet | 2 Minute Disciple Ep. 245 https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/449 4ee4df8c-c26d-4638-b77f-8e248ec842ae Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500 Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide & Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” 449 No More Excuses: The Great Banquet | 2 Minute Disciple Ep. 245 full 5 Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide & Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” In Episode 245 of the 2 Minute Disciple, we explore Luke 14:15-24 and Jesus's parable of the great banquet. This episode reveals the sobering truth that the Kingdom of God is not waiting for you to get around to it—the invitation is urgent, the banquet is ready, and every excuse—no matter how reasonable—is still a choice to put something else first. Through the story of invited guests who decline with polite excuses, we discover what happens when we prioritize fields, oxen, and marriages over the master's call. Through guided meditation and a practical daily habit of examining our excuses, learn what it means to truly accept Jesus's invitation. Join us as we explore what the master does when the first-invited decline: He fills His house with the unexpected, the outsiders, the ones nobody predicted. 10:07 no <p>Explore the urgency of God's invitation in this contemplative Christian devotional based on Luke 14:15-24. Discover why excuses—no matter how reasonable—are still choices to put something else first. In Episode 245 of the 2 Minute Disciple podcast, Jesus reveals that the banquet is ready, the invitation is urgent, and the Kingdom waits for no one. Learn how the master responds when invited guests make excuses, and how He fills His house with the poor, the crippled, the blind, and the lame instead. This guided meditation and daily spiritual practice will challenge you to examine your own excuses and choose the banquet over everything else. 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In Episode 245 of the 2 Minute Disciple podcast, Jesus reveals that the banquet is ready, the invitation is urgent, and the Kingdom waits for no one. Learn how the master responds when invited guests make excuses, and how He fills His house with the poor, the crippled, the blind, and the lame instead. This guided meditation and daily spiritual practice will challenge you to examine your own excuses and choose the banquet over everything else. Perfect for anyone ready to abandon distractions and fully accept Jesus's invitation.

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