Displaying items 1-10 of 16 in total of 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Faith Journey for Spiritual Growth with the tag "obedience".
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Episode 461: Obedience Is Expected: Serving Without Seeking Recognition | 2 Minute Disciple Ep. 257
Episode | September 21st, 2026 | Season 5 | 9 mins
Discipleship, Prayer, authentic faith, bible study, biblical meditation, christian community, christian living, christian podcast, contemplative christianity, daily devotional, daily habit, daily prayer, devotional, duty, faith formation, faith journey, gratitude, humble service, humility, jesus christ, luke 17, obedience, scripture meditation, service, serving without recognition, spiritual disciplines, spiritual growth, spiritual practice
In Episode 257 of the 2 Minute Disciple, we explore Luke 17:7-10 and Jesus's teaching on humble obedience. This episode reveals that obedience is expected—not optional, not something to be celebrated, but the baseline of discipleship. Through the parable of the servant who works all day and then serves the master's meal without expectation of thanks, we discover what it means to be an "unworthy servant who has simply done our duty." This episode challenges the spiritual pride that expects recognition for obedience and invites us into a posture of gratitude-driven service. Through guided meditation and a practical daily habit of humble obedience, learn how to release expectations and find joy in duty itself. Join us as we explore what it means to serve without seeking recognition.
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Episode 460: Increase Our Faith: Faith Grows Through Use | 2 Minute Disciple Ep. 256
Episode | September 20th, 2026 | Season 5 | 7 mins 31 secs
Discipleship, Prayer, active faith, authentic faith, bible study, biblical meditation, christian community, christian living, christian podcast, contemplative christianity, courage, daily devotional, daily habit, daily prayer, devotional, faith, faith formation, faith journey, faith muscle, jesus christ, luke 17, moving mountains, mustard seed faith, obedience, scripture meditation, spiritual disciplines, spiritual growth, spiritual practice
In Episode 256 of the 2 Minute Disciple, we explore Luke 17:5-6 and Jesus's teaching on faith that acts. This episode reveals that the apostles' request for increased faith misses the point—they don't need stronger faith; they need to use the faith they already have. Through the image of mustard seed faith moving mountains, we discover that faith grows through exercise, not through passive reception. Just like muscles build strength through use, faith builds strength through obedience. Through guided meditation and a practical daily habit of courageous obedience, learn how to exercise your faith muscle and move the mountains in your life. Join us as we explore what it means to act on faith even when you don't feel ready.
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Episode 457: The Smallest Point: God's Word Stands Forever | 2 Minute Disciple Ep. 253
Episode | September 17th, 2026 | Season 5 | 7 mins 45 secs
Discipleship, Prayer, Scripture, authentic faith, bible study, biblical meditation, biblical obedience, christian community, christian living, christian podcast, contemplative christianity, daily devotional, daily habit, daily prayer, devotional, faith formation, faith journey, god's law, god's word, jesus christ, loopholes, luke 16, obedience, scripture meditation, spiritual disciplines, spiritual growth, spiritual practice, submission
In Episode 253 of the 2 Minute Disciple, we explore Luke 16:17-18 and Jesus's stunning claim: "It is easier for heaven and earth to disappear than for the smallest point of God's law to be overturned." This episode reveals that God's Word is unshakeable, unchangeable, and more permanent than the physical universe itself. Through the example of divorce, we discover how the Pharisees—and how we—rationalize Scripture to fit our lives instead of fitting our lives to Scripture. Through guided meditation and a practical daily habit of honest examination, learn where you've created loopholes and commit to genuine obedience. Join us as we explore what it means to take God's Word seriously—every detail, every point, every command.
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Episode 435: Signs of the Times | Luke 12:54-59 | 2 Minute Disciple Podcast Ep. 231
Episode | August 26th, 2026 | Season 5 | 8 mins 4 secs
2 minute disciple, Discipleship, act now, bible study, christian podcast, daily devotional, luke 12, obedience, reading the signs, reconciliation, settle it now, signs of the times, spiritual growth, spiritual meditation, spiritual urgency
Learn to read what really matters in this urgent study of Luke 12:54-59. Jesus confronts the crowd with a frustrating truth: you can read the weather perfectly—clouds from the west mean rain, south wind means heat—but you can't interpret the spiritual signs of the times standing right in front of you. Then He pivots to a practical illustration: if you're on your way to court with an accuser, settle it before you get there. Don't wait for the judge. Act now while you still can. This episode explores the urgency Jesus places on reading spiritual reality and responding while there is still time. Through contemplative meditation and honest reflection, identify what you've been putting off—the relationship that needs reconciliation, the sin that needs confession, the step of obedience you've been delaying—and find the courage to settle it today. This episode will awaken you to the urgency of the moment you're living in.
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Episode 419: Hear and Do | Luke 11:27-28 | 2 Minute Disciple Podcast Ep. 215
Episode | August 10th, 2026 | Season 5 | 6 mins 43 secs
2 minute disciple, Discipleship, bible study, blessed life, christian podcast, closing the gap, daily devotional, faith in action, faithful response, hear and do, luke 11, obedience, putting faith into practice, spiritual growth, spiritual meditation
Discover the secret to the blessed life in this convicting reflection on Luke 11:27-28. When a woman in the crowd calls out a blessing over Jesus' mother, Jesus gently redirects her: "Even more blessed are all who hear the word of God and put it into practice." This episode explores the crucial difference between hearing God's word and doing it—and why hearing alone is never enough. Learn how it's possible to consume enormous amounts of Christian content and still not be changed by it, and why faithful response rather than perfect performance is what Jesus calls blessed. Through contemplative meditation and honest reflection, identify what God has been saying to you that you've heard but not yet done, and find the courage to close the gap between knowing and doing today. This episode will challenge you to move from spiritual consumption to faithful action.
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Episode 414: Love God and Love Others | Luke 10:25-28 | 2 Minute Disciple Podcast Ep. 210
Episode | August 5th, 2026 | Season 5 | 7 mins 16 secs
2 minute disciple, Discipleship, bible study, christian podcast, daily devotional, eternal life, faith in action, greatest commandment, heart soul strength mind, love god love others, loving your neighbor, luke 10, obedience, spiritual growth, spiritual meditation
Confront the gap between knowing and doing in this convicting study of Luke 10:25-28. An expert in religious law tests Jesus with a question about eternal life—and Jesus turns it back on him. The man answers perfectly: love God with everything you have, and love your neighbor as yourself. "Right," Jesus says. "Do this and you will live." The answer was never the problem. The doing is the problem. This episode explores what it truly means to love God with all your heart, soul, strength, and mind—with no part of you held back—and to love your neighbor with the same grace and patience you extend to yourself. Through contemplative meditation and honest reflection, identify the gap between what you know about love and how you actually love, and find the courage to close it today. This episode will challenge and transform how you live the greatest commandment.
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Episode 407: Mud in the Eye | John 9:1-7 | 2 Minute Disciple Podcast Ep. 203
Episode | July 29th, 2026 | Season 5 | 8 mins 56 secs
2 minute disciple, Discipleship, bible study, blind man healed, christian podcast, daily devotional, faith and action, god's glory, john 9, obedience, spiritual growth, spiritual meditation, stepping out in faith, suffering and purpose, trust jesus
Discover how Jesus reframes suffering and transforms obedience into sight in this powerful study of John 9:1-7. When the disciples see a blind man and ask "Who sinned?", Jesus refuses to assign blame and instead declares: "This happened so the power of God could be seen in him." Then He does something unexpected—He makes mud, spreads it on the man's eyes, and gives a simple command: "Go wash." No explanation. No guarantee. Just mud and a direction to follow. This episode explores how Jesus often works in ways we don't expect, using methods we wouldn't choose, inviting us to trust and obey before we can see. Learn why sight comes after the step, not before it, and how simple obedience unlocks what no amount of understanding ever could. Through contemplative meditation and honest reflection, identify the mud on your eyes and find the courage to go wash. This episode will transform how you respond to Jesus' unexpected invitations.
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Episode 374: Honoring Parents and Human Tradition: Choosing Obedience Over Excuses | Mark 7:9–13 | 2 Minute Disciple Episode 169
Episode | June 18th, 2026 | Season 5 | 7 mins 56 secs
2 minute disciple, authentic faith, bible meditation, bible study, christian devotional, christian discipleship, christian encouragement, christian growth, christian living, christian meditation, christian podcast, contemplative prayer, corban, daily devotional, faith and obedience, following jesus, gospel of mark, honor your father and mother, human tradition, mark 7, mark 7:9-13, obedience, religious hypocrisy, scripture reflection, spiritual formation
In Episode 169 of the 2 Minute Disciple podcast, Nick reflects on Mark 7:9–13, where Jesus exposes how religious traditions can become excuses for avoiding God’s clear commands. Through contemplative prayer and Scripture meditation, discover how to close the gap between knowing God’s Word and living it in faithful obedience.
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Episode 359: Not Peace but a Sword: The Cost of Following Jesus | Matthew 10:34–39 | 2 Minute Disciple S5E155
Episode | June 3rd, 2026 | Season 5 | 8 mins 5 secs
2 minute disciple, Discipleship, Prayer, bible study, christian encouragement, christian living, christian meditation, christian podcast, contemplative christianity, contemplative prayer, cost of discipleship, daily devotion, devotionals, faith, following jesus, gospel reflection, kingdom of god, matthew 10, not peace but a sword, obedience, radical faith, sacrifice, scripture meditation, season 5, spiritual growth, spiritual habits, surrender, take up your cross, trust god, walking with jesus
In Episode 154 of 2 Minute Disciple Season 5, Nick reflects on Matthew 10:34–39 and Jesus’ challenging teaching about the cost of discipleship. This contemplative Christian devotional explores surrender, loyalty, sacrifice, and what it means to place Jesus above every other relationship and priority. Through guided prayer, Scripture meditation, and spiritual reflection, listeners are invited to loosen their grip on lesser things and discover the life that comes from fully following Christ.
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Episode 356: Sent with Authority, Called to Depend: Trusting God’s Provision | Matthew 10:5–10 | 2 Minute Disciple S5E151
Episode | May 31st, 2026 | Season 5 | 8 mins 11 secs
2 minute disciple, Discipleship, Prayer, authority of jesus, bible study, christian encouragement, christian living, christian meditation, christian podcast, contemplative christianity, contemplative prayer, daily devotion, dependence on god, devotional podcast, evangelism, faith, faith journey, god’s provision, gospel reflection, kingdom of god, matthew 10, mission, obedience, scripture meditation, season 5, sent with authority, spiritual growth, spiritual habits, trust god, walking with jesus
In Episode 151 of 2 Minute Disciple Season 5, Nick reflects on Matthew 10:5–10 and Jesus sending out the twelve apostles with authority while calling them to radical dependence on God. This contemplative Christian devotional explores faith, obedience, mission, and trusting God’s provision. Through guided prayer, Scripture meditation, and spiritual reflection, listeners are encouraged to step forward in faith, relying on Christ’s authority rather than their own resources.