Displaying 4 items of 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Devotional Podcast with the tag "persecution".
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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 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 98: Acts Chapter 8
Episode | March 7th, 2022 | Season 1 | 5 mins 45 secs
baptized, jesus christ, persecution, scattered, wizard
God moved the church out of it's comfort zone and into the zone that he wanted them. Is he doing that today?