app02 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:42:29 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Faith Journey for Spiritual Growth - Episodes Tagged with “Sacrifice” https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/tags/sacrifice Thu, 10 Sep 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 450: Are You All In: Counting the Cost of Discipleship | 2 Minute Disciple Ep. 246 https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/450 2b7a7652-71de-485e-9322-84ed2c62f5ab Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500 Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide & Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” 450 Are You All In: Counting the Cost of Discipleship | 2 Minute Disciple Ep. 246 full 5 Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide & Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” In Episode 246 of the 2 Minute Disciple, we explore Luke 14:25-33 and Jesus's challenging teaching on the cost of discipleship. This episode reveals that following Jesus is not easy or casual—it requires counting the cost, understanding what you're signing up for, and choosing Jesus anyway. Through the parables of the tower builder and the warring king, we discover what it means to love Jesus more than comfort, convenience, security, and even family relationships. Through guided meditation and a practical daily habit of honest inventory, learn how to examine what you're holding onto most tightly and whether you're truly all in. Join us as we explore what wholehearted commitment to Jesus looks like and how to move from vague faith to specific, enduring discipleship. 9:38 no <p>Explore the true cost of following Jesus in this contemplative Christian devotional based on Luke 14:25-33. Discover why Jesus calls us to count the cost before committing to discipleship. In Episode 246 of the 2 Minute Disciple podcast, Jesus challenges us with radical honesty: discipleship requires wholehearted commitment, not casual faith. Through the powerful images of a builder calculating construction costs and a king deliberating before war, learn what it means to be truly all in. This guided meditation and daily spiritual practice will help you examine what you're holding onto and whether you're willing to surrender it for Jesus. Perfect for anyone ready to move from vague commitment to specific, transformative discipleship.</p> <p><a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day246luke142533areyouallin" rel="nofollow noopener">📖Follow Along</a> </p> Are you all in, Luke 14:25-33, cost of discipleship, Christian devotional, 2 Minute Disciple, contemplative prayer, spiritual growth, commitment to Jesus, Christian podcast, biblical meditation, daily devotional, faith practice, discipleship, Christian living, spiritual practice, Bible study, daily prayer, faith journey, contemplative Christianity, authentic faith, wholehearted commitment, counting the cost, sacrifice, surrender, following Jesus, radical faith, spiritual transformation, true discipleship, faith and commitment Explore the true cost of following Jesus in this contemplative Christian devotional based on Luke 14:25-33. Discover why Jesus calls us to count the cost before committing to discipleship. 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]]> Episode 359: Not Peace but a Sword: The Cost of Following Jesus | Matthew 10:34–39 | 2 Minute Disciple S5E155 https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/359 aa0cbc5f-248f-4e16-9759-d362f637d029 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide & Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” 359 Not Peace but a Sword: The Cost of Following Jesus | Matthew 10:34–39 | 2 Minute Disciple S5E155 full 5 Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide & Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” 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. 8:05 no <p>Episode 154 of 2 Minute Disciple Season 5 examines one of Jesus’ most challenging teachings in Matthew 10:34–39. At first glance, His words seem startling: “I came not to bring peace, but a sword.” Yet Jesus is revealing a profound truth about the nature of discipleship.</p> <p>Following Christ is not merely a private belief or a spiritual hobby. It reshapes our loyalties, priorities, relationships, and identity. Sometimes, choosing faithfulness to Jesus creates tension with the expectations of others—even those closest to us.</p> <p>In this contemplative Christian podcast episode, Nick guides listeners through a peaceful rhythm of slowing down, reading Scripture, noticing, meditating, responding in prayer, and practicing a daily spiritual habit. Together, we reflect on Jesus’ call to take up our cross, release our grip on lesser things, and trust that true life is found not in self-preservation but in surrender.</p> <p>This episode is for anyone wrestling with obedience, sacrifice, difficult choices, competing loyalties, or the challenge of placing Jesus first. It is a reminder that while following Christ may cost us something, He is worth infinitely more than anything we could lose.<br> <a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day154matthew103439notpeacebutasword" rel="nofollow noopener">📖 Follow Along</a> </p> Christian podcast, contemplative Christian podcast, Matthew 10 devotional, not peace but a sword, cost of discipleship, take up your cross, following Jesus costs everything, Christian meditation podcast, daily devotional podcast, surrender to Jesus, Christian discipleship podcast, Matthew 10 34 39 devotional, Christian spiritual formation, putting Jesus first, biblical surrender, contemplative prayer, Bible meditation podcast, Christian encouragement, sacrifice for Christ, losing your life to find it, Christian reflection podcast, faith and obedience, Christian living, kingdom of God, spiritual growth podcast, trusting Jesus completely, gospel meditation, Bible encouragement, radical discipleship, devotional podcast Episode 154 of 2 Minute Disciple Season 5 examines one of Jesus’ most challenging teachings in Matthew 10:34–39. At first glance, His words seem startling: “I came not to bring peace, but a sword.” Yet Jesus is revealing a profound truth about the nature of discipleship.

Following Christ is not merely a private belief or a spiritual hobby. It reshapes our loyalties, priorities, relationships, and identity. Sometimes, choosing faithfulness to Jesus creates tension with the expectations of others—even those closest to us.

In this contemplative Christian podcast episode, Nick guides listeners through a peaceful rhythm of slowing down, reading Scripture, noticing, meditating, responding in prayer, and practicing a daily spiritual habit. Together, we reflect on Jesus’ call to take up our cross, release our grip on lesser things, and trust that true life is found not in self-preservation but in surrender.

This episode is for anyone wrestling with obedience, sacrifice, difficult choices, competing loyalties, or the challenge of placing Jesus first. It is a reminder that while following Christ may cost us something, He is worth infinitely more than anything we could lose.
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]]> Episode 154 of 2 Minute Disciple Season 5 examines one of Jesus’ most challenging teachings in Matthew 10:34–39. At first glance, His words seem startling: “I came not to bring peace, but a sword.” Yet Jesus is revealing a profound truth about the nature of discipleship.

Following Christ is not merely a private belief or a spiritual hobby. It reshapes our loyalties, priorities, relationships, and identity. Sometimes, choosing faithfulness to Jesus creates tension with the expectations of others—even those closest to us.

In this contemplative Christian podcast episode, Nick guides listeners through a peaceful rhythm of slowing down, reading Scripture, noticing, meditating, responding in prayer, and practicing a daily spiritual habit. Together, we reflect on Jesus’ call to take up our cross, release our grip on lesser things, and trust that true life is found not in self-preservation but in surrender.

This episode is for anyone wrestling with obedience, sacrifice, difficult choices, competing loyalties, or the challenge of placing Jesus first. It is a reminder that while following Christ may cost us something, He is worth infinitely more than anything we could lose.
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