Displaying items 1-10 of 27 in total of 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Faith Journey for Spiritual Growth with the tag "nlt".
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Episode 300: Luke 6:24–26 — Warnings for the Comfortable (Daily Devotional Podcast)
Episode | April 3rd, 2026 | Season 5 | 6 mins 25 secs
2 minute disciple, christian devotional, comfort, contemplative prayer, luke 6, nlt, praise, scripture reminder, wealth, woes
This contemplative devotional episode reflects on Luke 6:24–26 in the New Living Translation (NLT). After blessing the poor and hungry, Jesus warns those who are comfortable and celebrated that their happiness may be shallow and short‑lived if it isn’t rooted in God.
Host Nick Oyler helps listeners examine where they may be relying on wealth, comfort, or approval for security and calls them back to a deeper trust in Christ. A simple Scripture‑reminder practice keeps Jesus’ warning in view during the day. -
Episode 299: Luke 6:22–23 — When Following Costs You (Daily Devotional Podcast)
Episode | April 2nd, 2026 | Season 5 | 6 mins 44 secs
2 minute disciple, beatitudes, christian devotional, contemplative prayer, kindness, luke 6, nlt, persecution, prophets, rejection, reward
This contemplative devotional episode reflects on Luke 6:22–23 in the New Living Translation (NLT). Jesus acknowledges that His followers may face hatred, exclusion, and slander for His sake, yet He calls them blessed and invites them to rejoice because of their heavenly reward and connection to the prophets.
Host Nick Oyler helps listeners reframe their experiences of rejection through Jesus’ promises. A simple “Acts of Kindness” practice—a genuine smile—becomes a quiet act of joy and witness in daily life. -
Episode 298: Luke 6:20–21 — Blessed in Your Need (Daily Devotional Podcast)
Episode | April 1st, 2026 | Season 5 | 7 mins 1 sec
2 minute disciple, beatitudes, christian devotional, contemplative prayer, gratitude, hunger, kingdom of god, luke 6, nlt, poverty, weeping
This contemplative devotional episode reflects on Luke 6:20–21 in the New Living Translation (NLT). Jesus looks at His disciples and pronounces blessing over those who are poor, hungry, and grieving now, promising the Kingdom, satisfaction, and joy to come.
Host Nick Oyler invites listeners to be honest about their current struggles and to trust Christ’s promises over their present circumstances. A simple “prayer in the moment” habit—thanking God after each task—helps ground everyday life in gratitude. -
Episode 297: Matthew 5:11–12 — Joy in the Opposition (Daily Devotional Podcast
Episode | March 31st, 2026 | Season 5 | 6 mins 9 secs
2 minute disciple, beatitudes, christian devotional, contemplative prayer, matthew 5, mockery, nlt, persecution, prayer in the moment, reward in heaven
This contemplative devotional episode reflects on Matthew 5:11–12 in the New Living Translation (NLT). Jesus concludes the Beatitudes by addressing the reality of persecution and slander for His followers, yet calling them blessed and inviting them to rejoice in their heavenly reward.
Host Nick Oyler encourages listeners to see their suffering for Christ in light of His own rejection and the witness of the prophets. A simple “prayer in the moment” after tasks helps you stay aware of belonging to Him throughout the day. -
Episode 296: Matthew 5:9–10 — Peacemakers and the Persecuted (Daily Devotional Podcast)
Episode | March 30th, 2026 | Season 5 | 6 mins 33 secs
2 minute disciple, beatitudes, christian devotional, contemplative prayer, kindness, matthew 5, nlt, peacemakers, persecution, righteousness
This contemplative devotional episode centers on Matthew 5:9–10 in the New Living Translation (NLT). Jesus calls peacemakers “children of God” and promises the Kingdom of Heaven to those persecuted for righteousness.
Host Nick Oyler invites listeners to reflect on their own opportunities to work for peace and their experiences of pushback for doing what’s right. A simple kindness practice—offering a genuine compliment—helps you plant small seeds of peace. -
Episode 295: Matthew 5:7–8 — Mercy and a Clear Heart (Daily Devotional Podcast)
Episode | March 29th, 2026 | Season 5 | 5 mins 32 secs
2 minute disciple, beatitudes, christian devotional, contemplative prayer, gratitude, matthew 5, mercy, nlt, pure in heart, seeing god
This contemplative devotional episode focuses on Matthew 5:7–8 in the New Living Translation (NLT). Jesus promises blessing to the merciful and those with pure hearts, with the assurance that they will receive mercy and see God.
Host Nick Oyler encourages listeners to consider where they might need to show mercy and how they can come before God with an undivided heart. A brief gratitude practice helps train your eyes to see God’s goodness. -
Episode 294: Matthew 5:5–6 — Gentle and Hungry (Daily Devotional Podcast)
Episode | March 28th, 2026 | Season 5 | 6 mins 32 secs
2 minute disciple, beatitudes, christian devotional, contemplative prayer, faith sharing, humility, hunger for righteousness, justice, matthew 5, meekness, nlt
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. -
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. -
Episode 292: Matthew 5:1–2; Luke 6:17–19 — Power and Presence (Daily Devotional Podcast)
Episode | March 26th, 2026 | Season 5 | 6 mins 46 secs
2 minute disciple, christian devotional, contemplative prayer, crowds, disciples, healing, luke 6, matthew 5, nlt, serving others, teaching
This contemplative devotional episode weaves together Matthew 5:1–2 and Luke 6:17–19 in the New Living Translation (NLT). Jesus gathers His disciples to teach them and then stands among crowds who seek His healing power.
Host Leona Schultz invites listeners to consider how Jesus meets us through both His words and His presence. A simple act-of-service exercise helps you become a small channel of Christ’s care to others. -
Episode 291: Luke 6:12–16 — Chosen After Prayer (Daily Devotional Podcast)
Episode | March 25th, 2026 | Season 5 | 6 mins 19 secs
2 minute disciple, apostles, christian devotional, contemplative prayer, decision-making, guidance, luke 6, nlt, prayer, worship
This contemplative devotional episode centers on Luke 6:12–16 in the New Living Translation (NLT). Jesus goes up on a mountain and prays all night before selecting twelve apostles from among His disciples.
Guest host Cassen Schultz invites listeners to see how deeply Jesus depends on the Father when making decisions and encourages them to bring their own choices and relationships into a place of unhurried, prayerful listening. A simple worship practice—singing a hymn or worship song at home—helps draw the heart into God’s presence.