Displaying 2 items of 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Faith Journey for Spiritual Growth with the tag "kingdom of heaven".
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Episode 327: The Kingdom and the Violent — Pressing Into the Kingdom of God | Matthew 11:11–15
Episode | April 30th, 2026 | Season 5 | 8 mins 50 secs
2 minute disciple, active faith, christian podcast, contemplative prayer, daily devotional, discipleship, episode 120, forceful advance, john the baptist, kingdom of heaven, kingdom pursuit, matthew 11:11-15, nick oyler, passive faith, pressing in, scripture meditation, spiritual formation, walking with jesus
This episode of 2 Minute Disciple explores Matthew 11:11–15, where Jesus declares John the Baptist the greatest born of woman — and yet announces that the least in the Kingdom of Heaven surpasses him. Host Nick Oyler guides listeners through the contemplative devotional rhythm of slowing down, reading, meditating, and responding in prayer. The episode unpacks what it means that the kingdom advances forcefully and requires those who press in with hunger and intentionality — not passive drifters but active pursuers. The daily habit invites listeners to choose one concrete step this week to pursue the Kingdom of God more actively.
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Episode 293: Matthew 5:3–4 — Blessed in Poverty and Grief (Daily Devotional Podcast)
Episode | March 27th, 2026 | Season 5 | 6 mins 9 secs
2 minute disciple, beatitudes, christian devotional, comfort, contemplative prayer, kingdom of heaven, matthew 5, mourning, nlt, poor in spirit, spiritual awareness
This contemplative devotional episode focuses on Matthew 5:3–4 in the New Living Translation (NLT). Jesus’ first Beatitudes flip our expectations by calling the spiritually poor and those who mourn “blessed,” with promises of the Kingdom and comfort.
Guest Host Malena Schultz invites listeners to stop pretending strength, bring their real need and sorrow to Jesus, and trust His nearness there. A short midday pause practice helps anchor you in His presence.