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    <title>2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Mark 2”</title>
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    <description>Slow down. Meet Jesus. Let His Word shape your day.
2 Minute Disciple is a short, daily Christian devotional podcast that guides you through Scripture in just over two minutes — perfect for busy schedules, morning routines, or quiet moments with God.
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, grow spiritually, and carry God’s Word into your day.
📖 Daily Bible Reading | 🎧 Short Christian Podcast | ✝️ Lectio Divina | 🙏 Spiritual Growth
Listen now and make space for 2 minutes with Jesus every day.
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    <itunes:subtitle>Slow down. Meet Jesus. Let His Word shape your day.</itunes:subtitle>
    <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
    <itunes:summary>Slow down. Meet Jesus. Let His Word shape your day.
2 Minute Disciple is a short, daily Christian devotional podcast that guides you through Scripture in just over two minutes — perfect for busy schedules, morning routines, or quiet moments with God.
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, grow spiritually, and carry God’s Word into your day.
📖 Daily Bible Reading | 🎧 Short Christian Podcast | ✝️ Lectio Divina | 🙏 Spiritual Growth
Listen now and make space for 2 minutes with Jesus every day.
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      <itunes:name>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:name>
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  <title>Episode 283: Mark 2:23–28 — Lord of the Sabbath (Daily Devotional Podcast</title>
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  <itunes:episode>283</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Mark 2:23–28 — Lord of the Sabbath (Daily Devotional Podcast</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>This episode of the 2 Minute Disciple Christian devotional podcast is a short, contemplative Christian meditation on Mark 2:23–28. We slow down with Jesus, practice scripture meditation and lectio divina–style reflection, and reflect on His words, “The Son of Man is Lord, even over the Sabbath.” 🙏 Perfect for busy Christians who long for true rest in Jesus, daily scripture meditation, and a deeper walk of discipleship and spiritual formation. ✝️</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>7:09</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;Today’s episode of the 2 Minute Disciple Christian devotional podcast is a short, contemplative Christian meditation on Mark 2:23–28. We slow down with Jesus, practice daily scripture meditation, and listen as He declares, “The Sabbath was made to meet the needs of people, and not people to meet the requirements of the Sabbath… So the Son of Man is Lord, even over the Sabbath!” 🙏&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Each episode follows a simple rhythm: Slow Down, Read, Notice, Reread, Meditate, Respond, and Exercise. In this passage, the disciples are simply picking grain on the Sabbath, and the Pharisees see it as breaking the law. Jesus responds with Scripture and a powerful principle: God’s gift of rest was meant to bless people, not crush them under burdens. ❤️&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Together, we reflect on how we sometimes turn God’s good gifts—like rest, Scripture, or spiritual practices—into pressure and performance, instead of places to meet Jesus, the Lord of the Sabbath.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you’re looking for a Bible podcast that fits into a busy day, this short Christian devotional will help you create a quiet time with Jesus, grow in Christian discipleship, and deepen your spiritual formation through scripture meditation and contemplative prayer. ✝️&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Key themes in this episode:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Mark 2:23–28 devotional 📖&lt;br&gt;
“The Son of Man is Lord, even over the Sabbath” 🙌&lt;br&gt;
The Sabbath was made for people, not people for the Sabbath 🌿&lt;br&gt;
Finding true rest in Jesus, the Lord of the Sabbath 😌&lt;br&gt;
Christian mindfulness and slowing down in God’s presence&lt;br&gt;
Take two minutes with Jesus today—slow down, listen, and keep walking with Him. 🌅&lt;br&gt;
📖&lt;a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day75mark22328lordofthesabbath" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Follow Along&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
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<p>Each episode follows a simple rhythm: Slow Down, Read, Notice, Reread, Meditate, Respond, and Exercise. In this passage, the disciples are simply picking grain on the Sabbath, and the Pharisees see it as breaking the law. Jesus responds with Scripture and a powerful principle: God’s gift of rest was meant to bless people, not crush them under burdens. ❤️</p>

<p>Together, we reflect on how we sometimes turn God’s good gifts—like rest, Scripture, or spiritual practices—into pressure and performance, instead of places to meet Jesus, the Lord of the Sabbath.</p>

<p>If you’re looking for a Bible podcast that fits into a busy day, this short Christian devotional will help you create a quiet time with Jesus, grow in Christian discipleship, and deepen your spiritual formation through scripture meditation and contemplative prayer. ✝️</p>

<p><strong>Key themes in this episode:</strong></p>

<p>Mark 2:23–28 devotional 📖<br>
“The Son of Man is Lord, even over the Sabbath” 🙌<br>
The Sabbath was made for people, not people for the Sabbath 🌿<br>
Finding true rest in Jesus, the Lord of the Sabbath 😌<br>
Christian mindfulness and slowing down in God’s presence<br>
Take two minutes with Jesus today—slow down, listen, and keep walking with Him. 🌅<br>
📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day75mark22328lordofthesabbath" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a><br>
🎁<a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership" rel="nofollow">VIP</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Today’s episode of the 2 Minute Disciple Christian devotional podcast is a short, contemplative Christian meditation on Mark 2:23–28. We slow down with Jesus, practice daily scripture meditation, and listen as He declares, “The Sabbath was made to meet the needs of people, and not people to meet the requirements of the Sabbath… So the Son of Man is Lord, even over the Sabbath!” 🙏</p>

<p>Each episode follows a simple rhythm: Slow Down, Read, Notice, Reread, Meditate, Respond, and Exercise. In this passage, the disciples are simply picking grain on the Sabbath, and the Pharisees see it as breaking the law. Jesus responds with Scripture and a powerful principle: God’s gift of rest was meant to bless people, not crush them under burdens. ❤️</p>

<p>Together, we reflect on how we sometimes turn God’s good gifts—like rest, Scripture, or spiritual practices—into pressure and performance, instead of places to meet Jesus, the Lord of the Sabbath.</p>

<p>If you’re looking for a Bible podcast that fits into a busy day, this short Christian devotional will help you create a quiet time with Jesus, grow in Christian discipleship, and deepen your spiritual formation through scripture meditation and contemplative prayer. ✝️</p>

<p><strong>Key themes in this episode:</strong></p>

<p>Mark 2:23–28 devotional 📖<br>
“The Son of Man is Lord, even over the Sabbath” 🙌<br>
The Sabbath was made for people, not people for the Sabbath 🌿<br>
Finding true rest in Jesus, the Lord of the Sabbath 😌<br>
Christian mindfulness and slowing down in God’s presence<br>
Take two minutes with Jesus today—slow down, listen, and keep walking with Him. 🌅<br>
📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day75mark22328lordofthesabbath" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a><br>
🎁<a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership" rel="nofollow">VIP</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 270: Mark 2:18–22 — New Wine, New Hearts (Daily Devotional Podcast)</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
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  <itunes:episode>270</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Mark 2:18–22 — New Wine, New Hearts (Daily Devotional Podcast)</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>In this contemplative devotional episode of 2 Minute Disciple, Nick Oyler reflects on Mark 2:18–22 in the New Living Translation (NLT). When people question why Jesus’ disciples aren’t fasting, Jesus responds with three pictures: a wedding celebration, a patch on old cloth, and new wine in old wineskins.
You’ll be invited to consider how Jesus’ presence reshapes your spiritual practices and expectations, and to become “new wineskins” that can hold the fresh work of God in your life. A simple exercise helps you choose one new, grace‑filled response today.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>6:54</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;Today we listen to Jesus explain why His disciples don’t fast like others do (Mark 2:18–22, NLT). With images of a wedding feast, torn cloth, and new wine in new wineskins, Jesus reveals that His presence changes everything.&lt;br&gt;
We slow down to ask: Where is Jesus inviting me to become “new wineskin” and make room for what He’s doing now?&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;📖&lt;a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day63mark21822newwinenewhearts" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Follow Along&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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  <itunes:keywords>Mark 2:18-22 devotional, new wine in new wineskins, Jesus and fasting, Christian contemplative podcast, 2 Minute Disciple, NLT Bible meditation, wedding guests and bridegroom, daily Christian devotional, spiritual renewal, Holy Spirit new wine</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Today we listen to Jesus explain why His disciples don’t fast like others do (Mark 2:18–22, NLT). With images of a wedding feast, torn cloth, and new wine in new wineskins, Jesus reveals that His presence changes everything.<br>
We slow down to ask: Where is Jesus inviting me to become “new wineskin” and make room for what He’s doing now?</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day63mark21822newwinenewhearts" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>Today we listen to Jesus explain why His disciples don’t fast like others do (Mark 2:18–22, NLT). With images of a wedding feast, torn cloth, and new wine in new wineskins, Jesus reveals that His presence changes everything.<br>
We slow down to ask: Where is Jesus inviting me to become “new wineskin” and make room for what He’s doing now?</p>

<p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day63mark21822newwinenewhearts" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple">Support 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 269: Mark 2:13–17 — Called in the Middle of Life (Daily Devotional Podcast)</title>
  <link>https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/269</link>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</author>
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  <itunes:episode>269</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Mark 2:13–17 — Called in the Middle of Life (Daily Devotional Podcast)</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>This contemplative devotional episode of 2 Minute Disciple focuses on Mark 2:13–17 in the New Living Translation (NLT), where Jesus calls Levi the tax collector with the simple words, “Follow me and be my disciple.” Host Nick Oyler walks listeners through a rhythm of slowing down, reading, noticing, meditating, and responding.
We explore how Jesus meets us in our everyday lives—in the very places we might feel most compromised or ashamed—and invites us into a new identity as His disciples. The episode ends with a practical spiritual exercise about creating an “open table” for those who may feel far from God.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>7:18</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we watch Jesus call Levi, a tax collector, right in the middle of his workday (Mark 2:13–17, NLT). Levi leaves his booth to follow Jesus and then opens his home so that other “disreputable sinners” can meet Him too.&lt;br&gt;
Together, we reflect on how Jesus calls us not after we’ve cleaned up our lives, but in the middle of them—and what it might mean to open our own “table” to others.&lt;br&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we watch Jesus call Levi, a tax collector, right in the middle of his workday (Mark 2:13–17, NLT). Levi leaves his booth to follow Jesus and then opens his home so that other “disreputable sinners” can meet Him too.<br>
Together, we reflect on how Jesus calls us not after we’ve cleaned up our lives, but in the middle of them—and what it might mean to open our own “table” to others.<br>
📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day62mark21317calledinthemiddleoflife" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a><br>
⭐️<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-minute-disciple-daily-devotional-podcast/id1598029074?i=1000752257014" rel="nofollow">Review</a><br>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we watch Jesus call Levi, a tax collector, right in the middle of his workday (Mark 2:13–17, NLT). Levi leaves his booth to follow Jesus and then opens his home so that other “disreputable sinners” can meet Him too.<br>
Together, we reflect on how Jesus calls us not after we’ve cleaned up our lives, but in the middle of them—and what it might mean to open our own “table” to others.<br>
📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day62mark21317calledinthemiddleoflife" rel="nofollow">Follow Along</a><br>
⭐️<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-minute-disciple-daily-devotional-podcast/id1598029074?i=1000752257014" rel="nofollow">Review</a><br>
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