web01.fireside.fm Thu, 14 May 2026 22:54:37 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Faith Journey for Spiritual Growth - Episodes Tagged with “Resurrection” https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/tags/resurrection Sat, 09 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 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 336: The Sign of Jonah — The Only Sign That Truly Matters | Matthew 12:38–40 https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/336 b980f5d4-c45c-4828-995f-0474271056b4 Sat, 09 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide & Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” 336 The Sign of Jonah — The Only Sign That Truly Matters | Matthew 12:38–40 full 5 Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide & Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” This episode of 2 Minute Disciple explores Matthew 12:38–40, where Jesus refuses the Pharisees’ demand for a miraculous sign and points instead to the sign of Jonah — His own death and resurrection. Host Nick Oyler guides listeners through the contemplative devotional rhythm of slowing down, reading, meditating, and responding in prayer. The episode unpacks how another sign won’t produce faith in a heart that has already decided not to believe, and how the resurrection is the one decisive event on which the entire Christian faith rests. The daily habit challenges listeners to pause at least three times today to remind themselves of the empty tomb. 7:11 no <p>In Episode 129 of 2 Minute Disciple, host Nick Oyler leads a contemplative devotional through Matthew 12:38–40 — the moment the Pharisees demand yet another sign from Jesus after witnessing miracle after miracle. Jesus refuses — and points to the only sign that will ever truly matter: three days in the earth, and then resurrection. <br> 🎯Through guided breathing, Scripture meditation, and a practical habit of anchoring to the resurrection, this episode invites you to stop quietly waiting for God to prove Himself in some new way and rest the full weight of your faith on the sign that has already been given — the empty tomb.<br> <a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day129matthew123840thesignofjonah" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">📖Follow Along</a><br> <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">☕️Buy Me A Coffee</a> </p> Faith Journey, 2 Minute Disciple, Matthew 12:38-40, sign of Jonah, demanding a sign, resurrection as proof, empty tomb, three days and three nights, Nick Oyler, contemplative Christian podcast, daily devotional podcast, anchoring to the resurrection, faith and evidence, Jesus rose again, Pharisees demand sign, resting in the resurrection, walking with Jesus, daily Bible meditation, Christian discipleship, spiritual formation, remembering the resurrection In Episode 129 of 2 Minute Disciple, host Nick Oyler leads a contemplative devotional through Matthew 12:38–40 — the moment the Pharisees demand yet another sign from Jesus after witnessing miracle after miracle. Jesus refuses — and points to the only sign that will ever truly matter: three days in the earth, and then resurrection.
🎯Through guided breathing, Scripture meditation, and a practical habit of anchoring to the resurrection, this episode invites you to stop quietly waiting for God to prove Himself in some new way and rest the full weight of your faith on the sign that has already been given — the empty tomb.
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🎯Through guided breathing, Scripture meditation, and a practical habit of anchoring to the resurrection, this episode invites you to stop quietly waiting for God to prove Himself in some new way and rest the full weight of your faith on the sign that has already been given — the empty tomb.
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]]> Episode 278: John 5:24–30 — From Death to Life (Daily Devotional Podcast) https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/278 15a86490-7c11-4f0c-9e12-807d4ef0d010 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide & Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” 278 John 5:24–30 — From Death to Life (Daily Devotional Podcast) full 5 Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide & Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” This contemplative devotional episode explores John 5:24–30 in the New Living Translation (NLT). Jesus explains that those who hear His message and believe in the One who sent Him have eternal life now and will not come into condemnation. He also reveals His authority to judge and to raise the dead. Host Nick Oyler invites listeners to rest in the assurance of having passed from death to life in Christ while taking seriously the reality of Jesus as Judge and Life‑giver. A simple practice of being fully present in one conversation helps you share His life with others. 6:55 no <p>In John 5:24–30 (NLT), Jesus promises that those who listen to His message and believe in the Father already have eternal life—they have “passed from death into life.” He also speaks of His authority to judge and His power to call the dead to life.<br> 🎯Today, we reflect on the weight and comfort of Jesus’ words and what it means to live as someone already brought from death to life.</p> <p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day71john52430fromdeathtolife" 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 5:24-30 devotional, passed from death into life, Jesus as judge, eternal life now, hearing Jesus’ voice, Christian contemplative podcast, 2 Minute Disciple, NLT Bible study, resurrection and judgment, short Christian devotional In John 5:24–30 (NLT), Jesus promises that those who listen to His message and believe in the Father already have eternal life—they have “passed from death into life.” He also speaks of His authority to judge and His power to call the dead to life.
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]]> Episode 244: An Apprenticeship to Jesus – Week 16: Death Could Not Stop the Kingdom https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/244 f0421081-bf59-4e60-9273-746a96268273 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 08:15:00 -0600 Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide & Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” 244 An Apprenticeship to Jesus – Week 16: Death Could Not Stop the Kingdom full 4 Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide & Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” Join Nick Oyler for Week 16 of An Apprenticeship to Jesus: Gospel of Mark Study as we dive into Mark 16. Discover the hope of the resurrection, the call to share the Good News, and practical ways to live like Jesus today. This episode includes prayer, scripture reading from The Message translation, guided reflection, and weekly spiritual practices. Perfect for personal devotion or group study. 6:27 no <p>In this powerful conclusion to our Gospel of Mark Study, Nick Oyler explores Mark 16 and the unstoppable advance of Jesus’ kingdom. From the empty tomb to the Great Commission, this episode invites you to see, hear, and respond to the risen Christ. With reflection questions, spiritual exercises, and encouragement to walk closely with Jesus, this is a fitting finale to Season 4 of the 2 Minute Disciple Podcast.</p> <p>📖<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nnpDBH-3_ymfqQo2yrurk-wlYvevZNa2/view?usp=share_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Download PDF</a> </p> Gospel of Mark, Mark 16, resurrection of Jesus, Great Commission, discipleship, spiritual practices, Christian podcast, Bible study, The Message translation, faith journey, 2 Minute Disciple Podcast. In this powerful conclusion to our Gospel of Mark Study, Nick Oyler explores Mark 16 and the unstoppable advance of Jesus’ kingdom. From the empty tomb to the Great Commission, this episode invites you to see, hear, and respond to the risen Christ. With reflection questions, spiritual exercises, and encouragement to walk closely with Jesus, this is a fitting finale to Season 4 of the 2 Minute Disciple Podcast.

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]]> Episode 99: Acts Chapter 9 https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/99 8ef30a40-b6a6-46d3-98ef-721c2943ce68 Tue, 08 Mar 2022 20:00:00 -0600 Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide & Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” 99 Acts Chapter 9 full 1 Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide & Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” Saul goes from #1 enemy of Christ and his Church to the #1 preacher of the Gospel. Check out the transformation in today's episode. 7:12 no <p>Saul goes from #1 enemy of Christ and his Church to the #1 preacher of the Gospel. Check out the transformation in today's episode.<br> We are reading from the New Living Translation this week. </p> basket, blinded, scales, persecute, preach, transformation, mistrust, resurrection Saul goes from #1 enemy of Christ and his Church to the #1 preacher of the Gospel. Check out the transformation in today's episode.
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]]> Episode 79: John Chapter 11 https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/79 43b487ac-f65b-49aa-b0c3-674a5801460e Wed, 16 Feb 2022 23:00:00 -0600 Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide & Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” 79 John Chapter 11 full 1 Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide & Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” When we go through the loss of of a loved one, Jesus has been there. He wept when taken to the tomb of his good friend. I'm comforted to know that we have a God who weeps with us. 8:25 no <p>When we go through the loss of of a loved one, Jesus has been there. He wept when taken to the tomb of his good friend. I'm comforted to know that we have a God who weeps with us. </p> death, tomb, resurrection, cry, friends, Jews, jealousy When we go through the loss of of a loved one, Jesus has been there. He wept when taken to the tomb of his good friend. I'm comforted to know that we have a God who weeps with us.

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]]> Episode 68: Luke Chapter 24 https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/68 2e22dfdb-be9b-47c1-ad38-589fb97380d6 Sat, 05 Feb 2022 23:00:00 -0600 Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide & Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” 68 Luke Chapter 24 full 1 Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide & Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” How open is your mind? Jesus opened the minds of his disciples so that they could understand the Scriptures. 6:53 no <p>How open is your mind? Jesus opened the minds of his disciples so that they could understand the Scriptures. </p> Daily Bible, Audio Bible, resurrection, angels, bread, open eyes, open minds, Emmaus, temple, worship, ascension How open is your mind? Jesus opened the minds of his disciples so that they could understand the Scriptures.

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]]> Episode 52: Luke Chapter 8 https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/52 16dd10a8-9213-4a6d-92ed-a690bbdd4423 Thu, 20 Jan 2022 23:00:00 -0600 Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide & Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” 52 Luke Chapter 8 full 1 Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide & Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” What would you do if your only child died at 12 years old? 8:23 no <p>What would you do if your only child died at 12 years old? Check out what Jesus did for this father whose little girl died. </p> resurrection, daily bible, audio bible, pigs, angry demons, sleep, boat, panic, peace What would you do if your only child died at 12 years old? Check out what Jesus did for this father whose little girl died.

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]]> Episode 47: Luke Chapter 3 https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/47 4ef414f2-4d97-479b-8c76-90f7ebb4be5d Sat, 15 Jan 2022 23:00:00 -0600 Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide & Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” 47 Luke Chapter 3 full 1 Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide & Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” This chapter contains a long list of people who are ancestors of Jesus. Buckle up for a bumpy ride. 6:23 no <p>This chapter contains a long list of people who are ancestors of Jesus. Buckle up for a bumpy ride. </p> Daily Bible, Audio Bible, great commission, mission, teaching, baptizing, resurrection, stone This chapter contains a long list of people who are ancestors of Jesus. Buckle up for a bumpy ride.

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]]> Episode 44: Mark Chapter 16 https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/44 114d705e-0505-4a7e-91ab-8e37a27d8a48 Wed, 12 Jan 2022 23:00:00 -0600 Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide & Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” 44 Mark Chapter 16 full 1 Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide & Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” I'm so glad that Jesus did not stay in the grave! He has risen from the dead and is not there. Today's episode is our last in the Gospel of Mark. 5:34 no <p>I'm so glad that Jesus did not stay in the grave! He has risen from the dead and is not there. Today's episode is our last in the Gospel of Mark. <br> Feel free to connect with me about what you are learning as we go through the gospels together at <a href="mailto:oylernick@icloud.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">oylernick@icloud.com</a> </p> Daily Bible, Audio Bible, great commission, mission, teaching, baptizing, resurrection, stone I'm so glad that Jesus did not stay in the grave! He has risen from the dead and is not there. Today's episode is our last in the Gospel of Mark.
Feel free to connect with me about what you are learning as we go through the gospels together at oylernick@icloud.com

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]]> I'm so glad that Jesus did not stay in the grave! He has risen from the dead and is not there. Today's episode is our last in the Gospel of Mark.
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]]> Episode 33: Mark Chapter 5 https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/33 ec2a5e6a-7145-4c1f-afce-ec94471fc083 Sat, 01 Jan 2022 23:00:00 -0600 Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide & Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” 33 Mark Chapter 5 full 1 Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide & Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” A man tormented by demons, a woman with a chronic illness and a dead girl all meet Jesus and their lives are never the same. 6:35 no <p>A man tormented by demons, a woman with a chronic illness and a dead girl all meet Jesus and their lives are never the same.<br> This week, we will be reading from the English Standard Version. </p> Daily Bible, Audio Bible, Demon Possession, chronic illness, resurrection, healing A man tormented by demons, a woman with a chronic illness and a dead girl all meet Jesus and their lives are never the same.
This week, we will be reading from the English Standard Version.

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This week, we will be reading from the English Standard Version.

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]]> Episode 28: Matthew Chapter 28 https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/28 f7b153c8-5735-447a-9967-3de3240eff1d Mon, 27 Dec 2021 23:00:00 -0600 Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide & Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” 28 Matthew Chapter 28 full 1 Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide & Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” We have made it to the last chapter of Matthew. This chapter is hope filled and we are given our marching orders as the church. We are called to make disciples or Christ Followers. 5:48 no <p>We have made it to the last chapter of Matthew. This chapter is hope filled and we are given our marching orders as the church. We are called to make disciples or Christ Followers. The key thing that we have to do in making disciplles is to teach them to obey everything that Jesus taught. </p> Daily Bible, Audio Bible, great commission, mission, teaching, baptizing, resurrection, lightning, stone, earthquake We have made it to the last chapter of Matthew. This chapter is hope filled and we are given our marching orders as the church. We are called to make disciples or Christ Followers. The key thing that we have to do in making disciplles is to teach them to obey everything that Jesus taught.

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]]> We have made it to the last chapter of Matthew. This chapter is hope filled and we are given our marching orders as the church. We are called to make disciples or Christ Followers. The key thing that we have to do in making disciplles is to teach them to obey everything that Jesus taught.

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