app02 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:14:22 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) 2 Minute Disciple | Daily Faith Journey for Spiritual Growth - Episodes Tagged with “Worship” https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/tags/worship Fri, 31 Jul 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 409: Truly Blind | John 9:28-41 | 2 Minute Disciple Podcast Ep. 205 https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/409 aa6787a5-abcc-45a0-9ef5-c2e27f70fdac Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide & Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” 409 Truly Blind | John 9:28-41 | 2 Minute Disciple Podcast Ep. 205 full 5 Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide & Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” Discover who is truly blind in this convicting study of John 9:28-41. The formerly blind man is thrown out of the synagogue for telling the truth about Jesus—and then Jesus seeks him out. When Jesus asks "Do you believe in the Son of Man?" the man responds with beautiful honesty: "Who is he, sir? I want to believe in him." Meanwhile the Pharisees, certain they already see, are declared the most blind of all. This episode explores how certainty can be the enemy of sight, and why the willingness to say "I want to believe—show me" is the beginning of truly seeing. Through contemplative meditation and honest reflection, trace your own journey from blindness to sight to worship and discover where you may be blind without knowing it. This episode will challenge your certainty and open your eyes. 9:44 no <p>In Episode 205, we explore John 9:28-41 and the stunning conclusion to the story of the man born blind. The formerly blind man has been interrogated by the Pharisees, who are furious that he keeps defending Jesus. They curse him, claim their authority as disciples of Moses, and dismiss Jesus entirely: "We don't even know where this man comes from." But the formerly blind man responds with remarkable clarity and courage: "Why, that's very strange! He healed my eyes, and yet you don't know where he comes from? Ever since the world began, no one has been able to open the eyes of someone born blind. If this man were not from God, he couldn't have done it." The Pharisees are enraged. "You were born a total sinner!" they say. And they throw him out of the synagogue—rejecting him, dismissing him, cutting him off from the religious community entirely. Through guided meditation, discover what happens next. Jesus hears what happened and seeks the man out. Not the other way around. Jesus finds him. And He asks a simple question: "Do you believe in the Son of Man?" The man's answer is beautiful in its honesty: "Who is he, sir? I want to believe in him." He doesn't have all the theology yet. He doesn't have a complete understanding of who Jesus is. But he has the posture—open, willing, hungry. And that's enough for Jesus. "You have seen him," Jesus says. "And he is speaking to you." And the man worships. This episode traces the remarkable journey of this formerly blind man: blind beggar to healed man to rejected outcast to worshipper. His sight kept growing—from physical eyes to spiritual eyes to full recognition of who Jesus is. Each step of rejection and difficulty deepened his sight rather than diminishing it. Meanwhile, the Pharisees—certain they already see, confident in their knowledge and authority—are declared by Jesus to be completely blind. "You remain guilty because you claim you can see." Certainty has become their blindness. Their confidence in their own sight has closed their eyes to the truth standing right in front of them. Learn why certainty can be the enemy of sight and why the willingness to say "I want to believe—show me" is the beginning of truly seeing. Discover how Jesus seeks out the rejected and the outcast, finding those who have been thrown out by the religious establishment and offering them the fullest revelation of who He is. Find practical steps for tracing your own journey from blindness to sight to worship, and discover where you may be blind without knowing it. Experience how sight that doesn't lead to worship is incomplete, and let your open eyes lead you all the way to the feet of Jesus.</p> <p><a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day205john92841trulyblind" rel="nofollow noopener">📖Follow Along</a> </p> John 9:28-41, spiritual blindness, worship, faith, Christian podcast, Bible study, contemplative prayer, spiritual meditation, discipleship, growing in faith, seeing Jesus, Pharisees, spiritual sight, daily devotional, transformation In Episode 205, we explore John 9:28-41 and the stunning conclusion to the story of the man born blind. The formerly blind man has been interrogated by the Pharisees, who are furious that he keeps defending Jesus. They curse him, claim their authority as disciples of Moses, and dismiss Jesus entirely: "We don't even know where this man comes from." But the formerly blind man responds with remarkable clarity and courage: "Why, that's very strange! He healed my eyes, and yet you don't know where he comes from? Ever since the world began, no one has been able to open the eyes of someone born blind. If this man were not from God, he couldn't have done it." The Pharisees are enraged. "You were born a total sinner!" they say. And they throw him out of the synagogue—rejecting him, dismissing him, cutting him off from the religious community entirely. Through guided meditation, discover what happens next. Jesus hears what happened and seeks the man out. Not the other way around. Jesus finds him. And He asks a simple question: "Do you believe in the Son of Man?" The man's answer is beautiful in its honesty: "Who is he, sir? I want to believe in him." He doesn't have all the theology yet. He doesn't have a complete understanding of who Jesus is. But he has the posture—open, willing, hungry. And that's enough for Jesus. "You have seen him," Jesus says. "And he is speaking to you." And the man worships. This episode traces the remarkable journey of this formerly blind man: blind beggar to healed man to rejected outcast to worshipper. His sight kept growing—from physical eyes to spiritual eyes to full recognition of who Jesus is. Each step of rejection and difficulty deepened his sight rather than diminishing it. Meanwhile, the Pharisees—certain they already see, confident in their knowledge and authority—are declared by Jesus to be completely blind. "You remain guilty because you claim you can see." Certainty has become their blindness. Their confidence in their own sight has closed their eyes to the truth standing right in front of them. Learn why certainty can be the enemy of sight and why the willingness to say "I want to believe—show me" is the beginning of truly seeing. Discover how Jesus seeks out the rejected and the outcast, finding those who have been thrown out by the religious establishment and offering them the fullest revelation of who He is. Find practical steps for tracing your own journey from blindness to sight to worship, and discover where you may be blind without knowing it. Experience how sight that doesn't lead to worship is incomplete, and let your open eyes lead you all the way to the feet of Jesus.

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]]> In Episode 205, we explore John 9:28-41 and the stunning conclusion to the story of the man born blind. The formerly blind man has been interrogated by the Pharisees, who are furious that he keeps defending Jesus. They curse him, claim their authority as disciples of Moses, and dismiss Jesus entirely: "We don't even know where this man comes from." But the formerly blind man responds with remarkable clarity and courage: "Why, that's very strange! He healed my eyes, and yet you don't know where he comes from? Ever since the world began, no one has been able to open the eyes of someone born blind. If this man were not from God, he couldn't have done it." The Pharisees are enraged. "You were born a total sinner!" they say. And they throw him out of the synagogue—rejecting him, dismissing him, cutting him off from the religious community entirely. Through guided meditation, discover what happens next. Jesus hears what happened and seeks the man out. Not the other way around. Jesus finds him. And He asks a simple question: "Do you believe in the Son of Man?" The man's answer is beautiful in its honesty: "Who is he, sir? I want to believe in him." He doesn't have all the theology yet. He doesn't have a complete understanding of who Jesus is. But he has the posture—open, willing, hungry. And that's enough for Jesus. "You have seen him," Jesus says. "And he is speaking to you." And the man worships. This episode traces the remarkable journey of this formerly blind man: blind beggar to healed man to rejected outcast to worshipper. His sight kept growing—from physical eyes to spiritual eyes to full recognition of who Jesus is. Each step of rejection and difficulty deepened his sight rather than diminishing it. Meanwhile, the Pharisees—certain they already see, confident in their knowledge and authority—are declared by Jesus to be completely blind. "You remain guilty because you claim you can see." Certainty has become their blindness. Their confidence in their own sight has closed their eyes to the truth standing right in front of them. Learn why certainty can be the enemy of sight and why the willingness to say "I want to believe—show me" is the beginning of truly seeing. Discover how Jesus seeks out the rejected and the outcast, finding those who have been thrown out by the religious establishment and offering them the fullest revelation of who He is. Find practical steps for tracing your own journey from blindness to sight to worship, and discover where you may be blind without knowing it. Experience how sight that doesn't lead to worship is incomplete, and let your open eyes lead you all the way to the feet of Jesus.

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]]> Episode 373: Traditions and the Heart of God: When Worship Becomes Routine | Mark 7:1–8 | 2 Minute Disciple Episode 168 https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/373 4f048c48-4ca6-469d-8a6a-28f534e74acc Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide & Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” 373 Traditions and the Heart of God: When Worship Becomes Routine | Mark 7:1–8 | 2 Minute Disciple Episode 168 full 5 Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide & Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” In Episode 168 of the 2 Minute Disciple podcast, Nick reflects on Mark 7:1–8, where Jesus confronts the Pharisees about valuing religious traditions over a genuine relationship with God. Through contemplative prayer and meditation, discover how to move beyond routine worship and cultivate a heart that is truly close to God. 9:18 no <p>Can religious habits become obstacles to knowing God?<br> In Episode 168 of the 2 Minute Disciple podcast, we meditate on Mark 7:1–8, where Jesus challenges the Pharisees for elevating human traditions above the heart of God’s commands. Their concern was ceremonial handwashing, but Jesus saw a deeper issue: worship that honored God with words while the heart remained distant.<br> This contemplative devotional explores one of the most subtle dangers of spiritual life—the drift from authentic relationship with God into mere religious routine. While traditions, practices, and rhythms can be powerful tools for spiritual growth, Jesus reminds us that they were never meant to replace genuine devotion.<br> Through guided prayer, Scripture reflection, and a practical spiritual exercise, you’ll be invited to examine your own spiritual habits and ask whether they are drawing you closer to God or simply becoming familiar routines.<br> Whether you’ve been following Jesus for decades or are just beginning your faith journey, this episode offers a gentle invitation to bring your heart back into your worship.<br> In this episode:<br> • Mark 7:1–8 devotional reflection<br> • Jesus and the traditions of the Pharisees<br> • Worship from the heart<br> • The danger of empty religious routine<br> • Christian meditation and contemplative prayer<br> • Spiritual renewal and authentic faith<br> • Examining spiritual habits and practices<br> <a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day168mark718traditionsandtheheartofgod" rel="nofollow noopener">📖Follow Along</a><br> Slow down, listen, and rediscover the heart of worship. </p> Mark 7 1-8, traditions and the heart of God, worship from the heart, Mark 7 devotional, Jesus and the Pharisees, Christian meditation podcast, contemplative Christianity, Christian devotional podcast, authentic worship, spiritual formation, religious traditions, Christian discipleship, Bible meditation, daily Christian encouragement, heart of worship, spiritual renewal, Christian prayer podcast, faith and practice, biblical meditation, Christian spiritual growth, genuine faith, relationship with God, Christian living, Gospel of Mark study, 2 Minute Disciple Can religious habits become obstacles to knowing God?
In Episode 168 of the 2 Minute Disciple podcast, we meditate on Mark 7:1–8, where Jesus challenges the Pharisees for elevating human traditions above the heart of God’s commands. Their concern was ceremonial handwashing, but Jesus saw a deeper issue: worship that honored God with words while the heart remained distant.
This contemplative devotional explores one of the most subtle dangers of spiritual life—the drift from authentic relationship with God into mere religious routine. While traditions, practices, and rhythms can be powerful tools for spiritual growth, Jesus reminds us that they were never meant to replace genuine devotion.
Through guided prayer, Scripture reflection, and a practical spiritual exercise, you’ll be invited to examine your own spiritual habits and ask whether they are drawing you closer to God or simply becoming familiar routines.
Whether you’ve been following Jesus for decades or are just beginning your faith journey, this episode offers a gentle invitation to bring your heart back into your worship.
In this episode:
• Mark 7:1–8 devotional reflection
• Jesus and the traditions of the Pharisees
• Worship from the heart
• The danger of empty religious routine
• Christian meditation and contemplative prayer
• Spiritual renewal and authentic faith
• Examining spiritual habits and practices
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In Episode 168 of the 2 Minute Disciple podcast, we meditate on Mark 7:1–8, where Jesus challenges the Pharisees for elevating human traditions above the heart of God’s commands. Their concern was ceremonial handwashing, but Jesus saw a deeper issue: worship that honored God with words while the heart remained distant.
This contemplative devotional explores one of the most subtle dangers of spiritual life—the drift from authentic relationship with God into mere religious routine. While traditions, practices, and rhythms can be powerful tools for spiritual growth, Jesus reminds us that they were never meant to replace genuine devotion.
Through guided prayer, Scripture reflection, and a practical spiritual exercise, you’ll be invited to examine your own spiritual habits and ask whether they are drawing you closer to God or simply becoming familiar routines.
Whether you’ve been following Jesus for decades or are just beginning your faith journey, this episode offers a gentle invitation to bring your heart back into your worship.
In this episode:
• Mark 7:1–8 devotional reflection
• Jesus and the traditions of the Pharisees
• Worship from the heart
• The danger of empty religious routine
• Christian meditation and contemplative prayer
• Spiritual renewal and authentic faith
• Examining spiritual habits and practices
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]]> Episode 291: Luke 6:12–16 — Chosen After Prayer (Daily Devotional Podcast) https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/291 475320f0-6531-4c4d-9a81-eff18dcdc9f3 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide & Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” 291 Luke 6:12–16 — Chosen After Prayer (Daily Devotional Podcast) full 5 Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide & Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” This contemplative devotional episode centers on Luke 6:12–16 in the New Living Translation (NLT). Jesus goes up on a mountain and prays all night before selecting twelve apostles from among His disciples. Guest host Cassen Schultz invites listeners to see how deeply Jesus depends on the Father when making decisions and encourages them to bring their own choices and relationships into a place of unhurried, prayerful listening. A simple worship practice—singing a hymn or worship song at home—helps draw the heart into God’s presence. 6:19 no <p>In Luke 6:12–16 (NLT), Jesus spends the night in prayer before choosing twelve disciples to be apostles. At daybreak, He calls them by name and sets them apart for His mission.<br> 🎯Today, we look at Jesus’ pattern of praying before choosing and consider where we might need to slow down and listen more carefully in our own decisions.<br> 📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day84luke61216chosenafterprayer" rel="nofollow noopener">Follow Along</a><br> 🎁<a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership" rel="nofollow noopener">VIP</a> Special Guest: Cassen Schultz.</p> Luke 6:12-16 devotional, Jesus prays all night, choosing the twelve apostles, prayer before decisions, Christian contemplative podcast, 2 Minute Disciple, NLT Bible meditation, guidance through prayer, short Christian devotional In Luke 6:12–16 (NLT), Jesus spends the night in prayer before choosing twelve disciples to be apostles. At daybreak, He calls them by name and sets them apart for His mission.
🎯Today, we look at Jesus’ pattern of praying before choosing and consider where we might need to slow down and listen more carefully in our own decisions.
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]]> In Luke 6:12–16 (NLT), Jesus spends the night in prayer before choosing twelve disciples to be apostles. At daybreak, He calls them by name and sets them apart for His mission.
🎯Today, we look at Jesus’ pattern of praying before choosing and consider where we might need to slow down and listen more carefully in our own decisions.
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]]> Episode 277: John 5:22–23 — Honoring the Son (Daily Devotional Podcast) https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/277 79181763-013d-48b7-a7ee-0e7a1024ccf5 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide & Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” 277 John 5:22–23 — Honoring the Son (Daily Devotional Podcast) full 5 Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide & Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” This contemplative devotional episode focuses on John 5:22–23 in the New Living Translation (NLT). Jesus explains that the Father has entrusted judgment to the Son so that all will honor the Son as they honor the Father. Host Nick Oyler invites listeners to reflect on how honoring Jesus is inseparable from honoring God and what it means to give Christ real authority in daily life. A simple gratitude exercise helps you respond in worship. 6:02 no <p>In John 5:22–23 (NLT), Jesus reveals that the Father has given Him “absolute authority to judge” so that everyone will honor the Son just as they honor the Father.<br> 🎯Today, we slow down to consider what it really means to honor Jesus—not just with words, but with our attention, choices, and gratitude.</p> <p>📖<a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/day70john52223honoringtheson" rel="nofollow noopener">Follow Along</a><br> 🎁<a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/2minutedisciple/membership" rel="nofollow noopener">VIP</a></p> John 5:22-23 devotional, honor the Son, authority to judge, Jesus and the Father, NLT Bible study, Christian contemplative podcast, 2 Minute Disciple, honoring Jesus, short Christian devotional, daily Bible reflection In John 5:22–23 (NLT), Jesus reveals that the Father has given Him “absolute authority to judge” so that everyone will honor the Son just as they honor the Father.
🎯Today, we slow down to consider what it really means to honor Jesus—not just with words, but with our attention, choices, and gratitude.

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]]> In John 5:22–23 (NLT), Jesus reveals that the Father has given Him “absolute authority to judge” so that everyone will honor the Son just as they honor the Father.
🎯Today, we slow down to consider what it really means to honor Jesus—not just with words, but with our attention, choices, and gratitude.

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]]> Episode 214: Episode 11 — Matthew 2:1–12 — Worship the King | Daily Devotional Podcast (Lectio Divina) https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/214 93146c56-fbdd-41d5-ba21-2badfcaa6e53 Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide & Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” 214 Episode 11 — Matthew 2:1–12 — Worship the King | Daily Devotional Podcast (Lectio Divina) full 5 Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide & Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” Matthew 2:1–12 tells the story of the Magi who traveled far to worship Jesus. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites you to reflect on the importance of seeking the Lord and honoring Him with your time, gifts, and presence. 8:30 no <p>In Matthew 2:1–12, wise men from the east follow a star to find the newborn King. Their journey leads them to worship Jesus and offer Him gifts. Today we reflect on what it means to seek and honor Christ in our own lives.</p> <p>🎯 Exercise: Turn your commute into worship — sing along to a worship playlist and offer your praise to God.</p> <p>📖 Follow along with our <a href="https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/articles/365days11" rel="nofollow noopener">show notes</a> </p> Matthew 2:1–12 devotional, wise men Bible study, worship Jesus, daily devotional podcast, Magi journey devotional, gospel of Matthew study, offering gifts to Christ, short podcast on Matthew 2:1–12, Lectio Divina Matthew 2:1–12, daily devotional on worshiping Jesus In Matthew 2:1–12, wise men from the east follow a star to find the newborn King. Their journey leads them to worship Jesus and offer Him gifts. Today we reflect on what it means to seek and honor Christ in our own lives.

🎯 Exercise: Turn your commute into worship — sing along to a worship playlist and offer your praise to God.

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]]> In Matthew 2:1–12, wise men from the east follow a star to find the newborn King. Their journey leads them to worship Jesus and offer Him gifts. Today we reflect on what it means to seek and honor Christ in our own lives.

🎯 Exercise: Turn your commute into worship — sing along to a worship playlist and offer your praise to God.

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]]> Episode 185: What I Am Learning From Jesus Is...Forgiveness Is The Key To Faith In God https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/185 434d16cc-2b7a-433f-80cc-23b4eeb5a3cb Sun, 16 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide & Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” 185 What I Am Learning From Jesus Is...Forgiveness Is The Key To Faith In God full 3 Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide & Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” This is interesting, if I want God to answer my prayers and if I want to receive things from God, then I need to offer forgiveness to receive forgiveness. 3:28 no <p>This is interesting, if I want God to answer my prayers and if I want to receive things from God, then I need to offer forgiveness to receive forgiveness. I like holding things over people’s heads, I’m that Cardinal fan who still holds on to the angst of the bad call in the ‘85 World Series. I’m that Bears fan who can’t get past the double doink and I’m that crazy Illini fan that can’t get over Bruce Pearl ratting on our program and their recruiting practices. Some of you have no idea what I’m talking about, but that’s what unforgiveness is, hanging on to hurts that no one cares about anymore and you can’t change the outcome by holding on to them. Jesus is teaching me to let go of those hurts so that God can answer my prayers and give me true life. Sometimes, I don’t even realize that I’m hanging on to unforgiveness until something makes me remember and I have to let it go and ask for forgiveness as I am forgiving.</p> forgiveness, prayer, This is interesting, if I want God to answer my prayers and if I want to receive things from God, then I need to offer forgiveness to receive forgiveness. I like holding things over people’s heads, I’m that Cardinal fan who still holds on to the angst of the bad call in the ‘85 World Series. I’m that Bears fan who can’t get past the double doink and I’m that crazy Illini fan that can’t get over Bruce Pearl ratting on our program and their recruiting practices. Some of you have no idea what I’m talking about, but that’s what unforgiveness is, hanging on to hurts that no one cares about anymore and you can’t change the outcome by holding on to them. Jesus is teaching me to let go of those hurts so that God can answer my prayers and give me true life. Sometimes, I don’t even realize that I’m hanging on to unforgiveness until something makes me remember and I have to let it go and ask for forgiveness as I am forgiving.

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]]> This is interesting, if I want God to answer my prayers and if I want to receive things from God, then I need to offer forgiveness to receive forgiveness. I like holding things over people’s heads, I’m that Cardinal fan who still holds on to the angst of the bad call in the ‘85 World Series. I’m that Bears fan who can’t get past the double doink and I’m that crazy Illini fan that can’t get over Bruce Pearl ratting on our program and their recruiting practices. Some of you have no idea what I’m talking about, but that’s what unforgiveness is, hanging on to hurts that no one cares about anymore and you can’t change the outcome by holding on to them. Jesus is teaching me to let go of those hurts so that God can answer my prayers and give me true life. Sometimes, I don’t even realize that I’m hanging on to unforgiveness until something makes me remember and I have to let it go and ask for forgiveness as I am forgiving.

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]]> Episode 144: Matthew Chapter 21 https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/144 7b9c0d16-d97c-4309-b643-49e3f02f701d Wed, 27 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -0500 Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide & Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” 144 Matthew Chapter 21 full 2 Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide & Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” There are two things in the first part of this chapter that I have totally missed over the years of reading and studying this passage. First of all, Jesus kicked out the money changers and the those selling animals in order to make room for what should really happen in the temple, healing and worship. I never caught the fact that his actions freed up space for the lame and blind to come in and get healed by Jesus. I have always gotten caught up in the audacity of Jesus to go in and turn over tables and his red faced anger that I missed the point of it, healing and worship. I also never caught the fact that the children who were shouting Hosanna in the streets followed him in worship into the temple. They were running (and we all no that you can’t run in church) and praising God. I’m sure that the lame that had just been healed were also running around. This just blows me away and it says something to me, we put up roadblocks to healing and worship unintentionally. We need Jesus to come in and break them down in order to make room for true healing and worship. What are the roadblocks in your life that Jesus needs to knock over? 8:40 no <p>There are two things in the first part of this chapter that I have totally missed over the years of reading and studying this passage. First of all, Jesus kicked out the money changers and the those selling animals in order to make room for what should really happen in the temple, healing and worship. I never caught the fact that his actions freed up space for the lame and blind to come in and get healed by Jesus. I have always gotten caught up in the audacity of Jesus to go in and turn over tables and his red faced anger that I missed the point of it, healing and worship. I also never caught the fact that the children who were shouting Hosanna in the streets followed him in worship into the temple. They were running (and we all no that you can’t run in church) and praising God. I’m sure that the lame that had just been healed were also running around. This just blows me away and it says something to me, we put up roadblocks to healing and worship unintentionally. We need Jesus to come in and break them down in order to make room for true healing and worship. What are the roadblocks in your life that Jesus needs to knock over?</p> praise and worship, heart of worship, worshipping, healing words, winery, the vineyard, fig tree, the fig tree There are two things in the first part of this chapter that I have totally missed over the years of reading and studying this passage. First of all, Jesus kicked out the money changers and the those selling animals in order to make room for what should really happen in the temple, healing and worship. I never caught the fact that his actions freed up space for the lame and blind to come in and get healed by Jesus. I have always gotten caught up in the audacity of Jesus to go in and turn over tables and his red faced anger that I missed the point of it, healing and worship. I also never caught the fact that the children who were shouting Hosanna in the streets followed him in worship into the temple. They were running (and we all no that you can’t run in church) and praising God. I’m sure that the lame that had just been healed were also running around. This just blows me away and it says something to me, we put up roadblocks to healing and worship unintentionally. We need Jesus to come in and break them down in order to make room for true healing and worship. What are the roadblocks in your life that Jesus needs to knock over?

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]]> There are two things in the first part of this chapter that I have totally missed over the years of reading and studying this passage. First of all, Jesus kicked out the money changers and the those selling animals in order to make room for what should really happen in the temple, healing and worship. I never caught the fact that his actions freed up space for the lame and blind to come in and get healed by Jesus. I have always gotten caught up in the audacity of Jesus to go in and turn over tables and his red faced anger that I missed the point of it, healing and worship. I also never caught the fact that the children who were shouting Hosanna in the streets followed him in worship into the temple. They were running (and we all no that you can’t run in church) and praising God. I’m sure that the lame that had just been healed were also running around. This just blows me away and it says something to me, we put up roadblocks to healing and worship unintentionally. We need Jesus to come in and break them down in order to make room for true healing and worship. What are the roadblocks in your life that Jesus needs to knock over?

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]]> Episode 109: Acts Chapter 19 https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/109 5babd8b2-4821-4092-ad2c-458778830351 Sun, 20 Mar 2022 17:00:00 -0500 Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide & Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” 109 Acts Chapter 19 full 1 Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide & Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” In this chapter we see the implications of the Gospel on society in Ephesus with people accepting the Gospel, the worship of Artemis is threatened. The message and power of Jesus not only changes individual lives, but society as a whole. Why is the message not having more impact in our society today? 7:07 no <p>In this chapter we see the implications of the Gospel on society in Ephesus with people accepting the Gospel, the worship of Artemis is threatened. The message and power of Jesus not only changes individual lives, but society as a whole. Why is the message not having more impact in our society today? </p> Artemus, Ephesus, riot, Holy Spirit In this chapter we see the implications of the Gospel on society in Ephesus with people accepting the Gospel, the worship of Artemis is threatened. The message and power of Jesus not only changes individual lives, but society as a whole. Why is the message not having more impact in our society today?

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]]> In this chapter we see the implications of the Gospel on society in Ephesus with people accepting the Gospel, the worship of Artemis is threatened. The message and power of Jesus not only changes individual lives, but society as a whole. Why is the message not having more impact in our society today?

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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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]]> How open is your mind? Jesus opened the minds of his disciples so that they could understand the Scriptures.

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]]> Episode 21: Matthew Chapter 21 https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/21 45e59989-f74e-4d78-a119-102f48ca354f Mon, 20 Dec 2021 23:00:00 -0600 Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide & Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” 21 Matthew Chapter 21 full 1 Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide & Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” As Jesus enters Jerusalem, the people accept him as king but the religious elite reject him and begin to challenge him every step of the way. 6:46 no <p>As Jesus enters Jerusalem, the people accept him as king but the religious elite reject him and begin to challenge him every step of the way. What will you do with Jesus? </p> daily Bible, audio Bible, repent, life change, self improvement, worship, spirituality, vineyard, wine, authority, trick question As Jesus enters Jerusalem, the people accept him as king but the religious elite reject him and begin to challenge him every step of the way. What will you do with Jesus?

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]]> As Jesus enters Jerusalem, the people accept him as king but the religious elite reject him and begin to challenge him every step of the way. What will you do with Jesus?

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]]> Episode 2: Matthew Chapter 2 https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/2 8e6f2c0e-f9fd-4a2c-8d26-7c1845044b5b Wed, 01 Dec 2021 23:00:00 -0600 Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide & Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” 2 Matthew Chapter 2 full 1 Nick Oyler | Faith Journey Guide & Host of the Daily Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple” Are wanting to read the Bible daily, but want someone to do it with you? You are in the right place, today we look at the second chapter of Matthew in our journey through the gospels. 5:50 no <p>In this episode of the 2 Minute Disciple Podcast, we read through Matthew chapter 2 and discover that Jesus' birth was written in the stars. God is worthy of our worship. </p> stars, wisdom, Jesus, spiritual formation, self improvement, spirituality, daily bible, audio bible In this episode of the 2 Minute Disciple Podcast, we read through Matthew chapter 2 and discover that Jesus' birth was written in the stars. God is worthy of our worship.

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]]> In this episode of the 2 Minute Disciple Podcast, we read through Matthew chapter 2 and discover that Jesus' birth was written in the stars. God is worthy of our worship.

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