Displaying 9 items of 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Faith Journey for Spiritual Growth with the tag "obedience".
-
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.
-
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, bible study, christian encouragement, christian living, christian meditation, christian podcast, contemplative christianity, contemplative prayer, cost of discipleship, daily devotion, devotionals, discipleship, faith, following jesus, gospel reflection, kingdom of god, matthew 10, not peace but a sword, obedience, prayer, 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.
-
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, authority of jesus, bible study, christian encouragement, christian living, christian meditation, christian podcast, contemplative christianity, contemplative prayer, daily devotion, dependence on god, devotional podcast, discipleship, evangelism, faith, faith journey, god’s provision, gospel reflection, kingdom of god, matthew 10, mission, obedience, prayer, 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.
-
Episode 273: John 5:10–12 — When Obedience Offends (Daily Devotional Podcast)
Episode | March 7th, 2026 | Season 5 | 6 mins 41 secs
2 minute disciple, christian devotional, contemplative prayer, grace, healing, john 5, nlt, obedience, religious leaders, sabbath
In this contemplative Christian devotional episode, Nick Oyler reflects on John 5:10–12 in the New Living Translation (NLT). After Jesus heals the man at the pool of Bethesda, the Jewish leaders object because he is carrying his mat on the Sabbath.
Listeners are invited to notice how the focus can shift from God’s transforming work to rule‑keeping and appearance. Through brief meditation and a practical exercise, you’ll be encouraged to see and affirm the miracle of God’s work in your life and in others, even when it doesn’t fit neatly into expectations. -
Episode 272: John 5:7–9 — Get Up, Pick Up, Walk (Daily Devotional Podcast)
Episode | March 6th, 2026 | Season 5 | 6 mins 31 secs
2 minute disciple, bethesda, christian devotional, contemplative prayer, healing, jesus’ command, john 5, nlt, obedience, spiritual growth, “i can’t”
This contemplative episode of 2 Minute Disciple focuses on John 5:7–9a in the New Living Translation (NLT). The sick man at the pool of Bethesda explains to Jesus why he can’t be healed, but Jesus responds with a powerful command: “Stand up, pick up your mat, and walk!”
You’ll reflect on how your own “I can’t” narratives hold you back, and how Jesus’ word invites you into new obedience and freedom. A simple “One Small Step” exercise helps you respond in a practical way today. -
Episode 253: Episode 46 — Luke 5:1–11— From Nets to Mission
Episode | February 15th, 2026 | Season 5 | 7 mins 56 secs
bible study, christian podcast, daily devotional, go deeper, gospel of luke, lectio divina, luke 5:1–11, mission, obedience, trust god
Luke 5:1–11 shows obedience leading to abundance and mission. This devotional challenges listeners to trust Jesus in areas of disappointment and go deeper in faith.
-
Episode 251: Episode 44 — Mark 1:16–20 — Called to Follow
Episode | February 13th, 2026 | Season 5 | 7 mins 30 secs
bible study, called to follow, christian podcast, daily devotional, discipleship, drop your net, gospel of mark, leaving comfort, lectio divina, mark 1:16–20, obedience
Mark 1:16–20 shows the disciples leaving their nets immediately to follow Jesus. This devotional challenges listeners to lay down distractions and comforts to fully follow Him.
-
Episode 249: Episode 42 — John 4:46–54 — Faith That Acts
Episode | February 11th, 2026 | Season 5 | 7 mins 49 secs
bible study, christian podcast, daily devotional, faith in action, gospel of john, john 4:46–54, lectio divina, miracle, obedience, trusting god
John 4:46–54 shows faith in action as a father obeys Jesus before seeing the miracle. This devotional urges listeners to trust God’s word fully.
-
Episode 225: Episode 21 — Matthew 3:12–15 — Doing What God Requires
Episode | January 21st, 2026 | Season 5 | 6 mins 10 secs
bible study, christian podcast, daily devotional, gospel of matthew, jesus’ baptism, lectio divina, matthew 3:12–15, micah 6:8, obedience
Matthew 3:12–15 shows Jesus’ commitment to fulfilling all that God requires. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional connects His words to Micah 6:8 and invites listeners to examine whether their lives align with God’s requirements.