web01.fireside.fm Fri, 08 May 2026 08:21:46 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Faith Journey for Spiritual Growth - Episodes Tagged with “Religious Leaders” https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/tags/religious%20leaders Sat, 07 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0600 Slow down. Meet Jesus. Let His Teaching shape your day. 2 Minute Disciple offers a daily journey of faith, bringing Jesus’ teachings and spiritual growth into your busy life. In just over two minutes, connect with Scripture and nurture your faith journey through short, guided devotions perfect for Christ followers seeking daily inspiration and Jesus life lessons. 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 in your faith journey, grow spiritually, and carry God’s Word into your day. 📖 Daily Bible Reading | 🎧 Short Christian Podcast | ✝️ Faith Journey | 🙏 Spiritual Growth Listen now and make space for 2 minutes with Jesus every day. en-us episodic Slow down. Meet Jesus. Let His Teaching shape your day. Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide & Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” Slow down. Meet Jesus. Let His Teaching shape your day. 2 Minute Disciple offers a daily journey of faith, bringing Jesus’ teachings and spiritual growth into your busy life. In just over two minutes, connect with Scripture and nurture your faith journey through short, guided devotions perfect for Christ followers seeking daily inspiration and Jesus life lessons. 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 in your faith journey, grow spiritually, and carry God’s Word into your day. 📖 Daily Bible Reading | 🎧 Short Christian Podcast | ✝️ Faith Journey | 🙏 Spiritual Growth Listen now and make space for 2 minutes with Jesus every day. no Faith Journey, Jesus Teachings, Jesus Life Lessons, Daily Bible devotional podcast, Short Christian podcast, Lectio Divina, Christian meditation, Spiritual growth, Bible study podcast, Daily Scripture reading, Christian encouragement, Morning devotional, Daily Faith journey, Christ Follower Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide & Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” oylernick@icloud.com Episode 273: John 5:10–12 — When Obedience Offends (Daily Devotional Podcast) https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/273 5b239531-bbe0-4574-974e-c6b828566b0b Sat, 07 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0600 Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide & Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” 273 John 5:10–12 — When Obedience Offends (Daily Devotional Podcast) full 5 Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide & Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” 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. 6:41 no <p>We listen in as the healed man from the pool of Bethesda is confronted by religious leaders in John 5:10–12 (NLT). Instead of celebrating his healing, they criticize him for carrying his mat on the Sabbath.<br> 🎯Today, we reflect on how easy it is to focus on rules and miss the miracle—and how obedience to Jesus sometimes offends the expectations of others.<br> 📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day66john51012whenobedienceoffends" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Follow Along</a><br> 🎁<a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">VIP</a> </p> John 5:10-12 devotional, healed man carrying mat, Sabbath controversy, Jesus and Jewish leaders, Christian contemplative podcast, 2 Minute Disciple, NLT Bible meditation, obedience to Jesus, religious rules vs grace, short Christian devotional We listen in as the healed man from the pool of Bethesda is confronted by religious leaders in John 5:10–12 (NLT). Instead of celebrating his healing, they criticize him for carrying his mat on the Sabbath.
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