Displaying items 1-10 of 15 in total of 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Faith Journey for Spiritual Growth with the tag "jesus christ".
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Episode 361: Come Away and Rest | Finding Rest in Jesus Amid Life’s Busyness | Mark 6:30–34 Devotional
Episode | June 5th, 2026 | Season 5 | 8 mins 2 secs
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In this contemplative Christian devotional, Nick reflects on Mark 6:30–34 and Jesus’ invitation to His disciples: “Come away and rest.” Discover how Jesus values rest as much as service, why spiritual renewal is essential for discipleship, and how to find peace in the midst of life’s constant demands. Slow down, meditate on Scripture, and receive Christ’s invitation to rest in His presence.
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Episode 360: Whoever Receives You Receives Me | The Power of Small Acts of Faithfulness | Matthew 10:40–42 Devotional
Episode | June 4th, 2026 | Season 5 | 6 mins 52 secs
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In this contemplative Christian devotional podcast, Nick reflects on Matthew 10:40–42 and Jesus’ powerful words, “Whoever receives you receives Me.” Discover how every believer carries the presence of Christ into daily life and why even the smallest act of kindness—a cup of cold water offered in Jesus’ name—has eternal significance. Slow down, meditate on Scripture, and learn how ordinary acts of hospitality become kingdom work.
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Episode 351: Jesus Delivers the Demon Possessed Man: Freedom Through Christ’s Authority | Mark 5:1–13 | 2 Minute Disciple S5E144
Episode | May 24th, 2026 | Season 5 | 10 mins 3 secs
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In Episode 144 of 2 Minute Disciple Season 5, Nick reflects on Mark 5:1–13 and the powerful story of Jesus delivering the man possessed by many demons. This contemplative Christian devotional explores Christ’s unmatched authority over darkness, bondage, fear, and spiritual oppression. Through guided prayer, Scripture meditation, and practical spiritual reflection, listeners are invited to bring their own struggles before Jesus—the One who crosses storms to bring freedom and healing.
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Episode 237: An Apprenticeship to Jesus – Week 15: The Cross and the Tomb
Episode | January 25th, 2026 | Season 4 | 7 mins 31 secs
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Join Nick Oyler in Week 15 of An Apprenticeship to Jesus: Gospel of Mark Study as we explore Mark 15 and reflect on the crucifixion and burial of Jesus. This episode offers biblical insight, discussion questions, and spiritual practices, helping you grow in faith and discipleship. Perfect for those seeking a deeper understanding of Scripture and how to live like Jesus in daily life.
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Episode 187: What I Am Learning From Jesus Is... Trust Jesus especially when everything is out of my control.
Episode | July 18th, 2023 | Season 3 | 3 mins 22 secs
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When we are anxious and panicked about our situation, we want someone else to be as anxious as we are.
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Episode 181: Luke Chapter 13
Episode | June 27th, 2022 | Season 2 | 6 mins 20 secs
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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 157: Mark Chapter 6
Episode | May 13th, 2022 | Season 2 | 8 mins 28 secs
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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 150: Matthew Chapter 27
Episode | May 5th, 2022 | Season 2 | 17 mins 9 secs
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We are continuing in the story of Jesus’s agony on the cross. What I am struck by is how this story drives home the point that Jesus is showing us how to live right side up through his humiliation on the cross and his exaltation in rising from the dead. In our upside down way of seeing things, we want the exaltation without the humiliation. We want the glory without the suffering, but the right side up way is to humble yourself before God and he will exalt you. That is what Jesus says and does.
I chose to follow Jesus about 40 years ago, and I didn’t take the time to get to know him by hanging out in the Gospels for the first 25 years or so. However, the more that I get to know him and the more that we dive into his life and teaching, the more I am convinced that Jesus’ way is the best way. I am glad that you are on this journey with me, so that you can discover who Jesus is and decide for yourself if you agree with me. If not, no pressure, just keep searching and hanging out with Him. -
Episode 148: Matthew Chapter 25
Episode | May 3rd, 2022 | Season 2 | 7 mins 55 secs
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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. -
Episode 127: Sermon On The Mount Part 5
Episode | April 8th, 2022 | Season 2 | 5 mins 5 secs
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It is so hard to not worry or be anxious, but worry and anxiety don’t work, they just make things worse. When we focus on God and how he works and provides for us, we can let go of those worries and watch God go to work for us. I needed to hear this today and I need to ask God to help me to make this a reality in my life. Worry and anxiety rob us of what God wants to give us and we are valuable to him. This week I have struggled to see what I have gained in a career given to vocational ministry. I’m having a hard time switching careers and seeing my value. However, when I think about my career in ministry as storing up treasures in heaven, I realize that my skills used to his glory were not wasted and that I can trust him to help us through this hard transition even if we can’t see it. I’m still a work in progress, however, because I just want God to hurry up already.
What is God showing you today?