Join us this week as we recap the Old Testament up to this point, dig deep into the book of Daniel in the Bible and study what this important book means for the history of God's plan of redemption for his people, and how we can apply what we learn to our lives today. Download the FREE 9-Week Reading Plan! https://nicoleunice.com/oldtestament/. RESOURCES: Sign Up for Nicole's Newsletter: https://nicoleunice.com/realtalk/  Nicole’s Book: Help My Bible Is Alive!Ask Nicole a Bible study...

This week, we're reading Daniel chapter 2. Be sure to check back in tomorrow (Tuesday) when we dive into the chapter and study this passage of Scripture together. Download the FREE 9-Week Reading Plan! https://nicoleunice.com/oldtestament/. RESOURCES: Sign Up for Nicole's Newsletter: https://nicoleunice.com/realtalk/  Nicole’s Book: Help My Bible Is Alive!Ask Nicole a Bible study question: [email protected] FOLLOW NICOLE:Website: https://nicoleunice.com/ YouTube:...

Today we're in week 7 of our Bible Highlight Reel series and diving deep into Psalm 1 and Matthew 5. Download the FREE 9-Week Reading Plan! https://nicoleunice.com/oldtestament/. RESOURCES: Sign Up for Nicole's Newsletter: https://nicoleunice.com/realtalk/  Nicole’s Book: Help My Bible Is Alive!Ask Nicole a Bible study question: [email protected] FOLLOW NICOLE:Website: https://nicoleunice.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nicoleunice Instagram:...

Read along with us as we read Psalm 1, a beautiful metaphor of the path of the righteous and the path of the wicked. Then, we jump to Matthew 5 and hear Jesus' famous beatitudes. Download the FREE 9-Week Reading Plan! https://nicoleunice.com/oldtestament/. RESOURCES: Sign Up for Nicole's Newsletter: https://nicoleunice.com/realtalk/  Nicole’s Book: Help My Bible Is Alive!Ask Nicole a Bible study question: [email protected] FOLLOW NICOLE:Website: https://nicoleunice.com/ YouTube:...

Join us today as we study 2 Samuel 7 - where David desires to build God a house, but God turns the tables and promises a house for David. Download the FREE 9-Week Reading Plan! https://nicoleunice.com/oldtestament/. RESOURCES: Sign Up for Nicole's Newsletter: https://nicoleunice.com/realtalk/  Nicole’s Book: Help My Bible Is Alive!Ask Nicole a Bible study question: [email protected] FOLLOW NICOLE:Website: https://nicoleunice.com/ YouTube:...

Read along with us as we read 2 Samuel 7, in which God gives Nathan a dream to tell David concerning the house of the Lord and the house of David. Download the FREE 9-Week Reading Plan! https://nicoleunice.com/oldtestament/. RESOURCES: Sign Up for Nicole's Newsletter: https://nicoleunice.com/realtalk/  Nicole’s Book: Help My Bible Is Alive!Ask Nicole a Bible study question: [email protected] FOLLOW NICOLE:Website: https://nicoleunice.com/ YouTube:...

Join us this week as we give you a big-picture summary of Exodus and talk through why these commandments are in God's top ten (and what is so important about the order of these commands). Download the FREE 9-Week Reading Plan! https://nicoleunice.com/oldtestament/. RESOURCES: Sign Up for Nicole's Newsletter: https://nicoleunice.com/realtalk/  Nicole’s Book: Help My Bible Is Alive!Ask Nicole a Bible study question: [email protected] FOLLOW NICOLE:Website:...

Read along with us as we dive into the 10 Commandments, which God gives Moses on tablets of stone in Exodus 20.  Download the FREE 9-Week Reading Plan! https://nicoleunice.com/oldtestament/. RESOURCES: Sign Up for Nicole's Newsletter: https://nicoleunice.com/realtalk/  Nicole’s Book: Help My Bible Is Alive!Ask Nicole a Bible study question: [email protected] FOLLOW NICOLE:Website: https://nicoleunice.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nicoleunice Instagram:...

Last week, we talked about Abraham and God's promise for a son. That son was Issac, who grew up to have twin boys, Jacob and Esau. This week, we're studying Jacob and what his wrestling match with God can teach us about our own wrestling in life.  Download the FREE 9-Week Reading Plan! https://nicoleunice.com/oldtestament/. RESOURCES: Sign Up for Nicole's Newsletter: https://nicoleunice.com/realtalk/  Nicole’s Book: Help My Bible Is Alive!Ask Nicole a Bible study question:...

Read along with us as we dive into the story of Jacob in Genesis 32-33! Download the FREE 9-Week Reading Plan! https://nicoleunice.com/oldtestament/. RESOURCES: Sign Up for Nicole's Newsletter: https://nicoleunice.com/realtalk/  Nicole’s Book: Help My Bible Is Alive!Ask Nicole a Bible study question: [email protected] FOLLOW NICOLE:Website: https://nicoleunice.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nicoleunice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicoleunice/ Facebook:...

Today is the third deep dive in our new series called "The Old Testament Highlight Reel: Dysfunctional People and Divine Promises." Join Rev Rachel and Nicole as they look closely at Genesis 15 and unpack the covenant God made with Abraham. Download the FREE 9-Week Reading Plan! https://nicoleunice.com/oldtestament/. RESOURCES: Sign Up for Nicole's Newsletter: https://nicoleunice.com/realtalk/  Nicole’s Book: Help My Bible Is Alive!Ask Nicole a Bible study question:...

Read along with us as we dive into the story of Abraham in Genesis 15! Download the FREE 9-Week Reading Plan! https://nicoleunice.com/oldtestament/. RESOURCES: Sign Up for Nicole's Newsletter: https://nicoleunice.com/realtalk/  Nicole’s Book: Help My Bible Is Alive!Ask Nicole a Bible study question: [email protected] FOLLOW NICOLE:Website: https://nicoleunice.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nicoleunice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicoleunice/ Facebook:...

This week, we're looking at one of the major plot points of the Bible - Genesis 3 and the Fall of Man. It was great for two chapters in the bible, and then the wheels come off here. This is a crucial chapter of our Bible to study, and today we're going to get into the implications it has for us today - as well as the good news of salvation through Jesus. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Read along with us as we dive into a critical plot point in the overarching story in the Bible - Genesis 3! Download the FREE 9-Week Reading Plan! https://nicoleunice.com/oldtestament/. RESOURCES: Sign Up for Nicole's Newsletter: https://nicoleunice.com/realtalk/  Nicole’s Book: Help My Bible Is Alive!Ask Nicole a Bible study question: [email protected] FOLLOW NICOLE:Website: https://nicoleunice.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nicoleunice Instagram:...

Today is our first deep dive in our new series called "The Old Testament Highlight Reel: Dysfunctional People and Divine Promises." We're starting at the very beginning - Genesis 1. Join Rev Rachel and Nicole as they look closely at Genesis 1 and unpack what God has for us. Download the FREE 9-Week Reading Plan! https://nicoleunice.com/oldtestament/. RESOURCES: Sign Up for Nicole's Newsletter: https://nicoleunice.com/realtalk/  Nicole’s Book: Help My Bible Is Alive!Ask Nicole a Bible...

Hi Friends - we are doing something a little DIFFERENT in our new series called “The Old Testament Bible Highlight Reel - Dysfunctional People and Divine Promises.”  You’ll actually hear from us TWICE a week - first, on Mondays, Rachel and I are going to read a longer passage of Scripture. Today, we're reading all of Genesis 1. We encourage you to read along with us - using the reading guide that you can find at https://nicoleunice.com/oldtestament/. Then, on Tuesdays, we’ll dive deep into...

This week, Nicole is answering your questions on all things prayer! We're diving into our Bibles and wrestling with what Scripture has to say about prayer. Some of the questions we cover today: How do we wait for God successfully? How do I pray for my unbelieving child? How to pray intentionally without it being a “wish list” type of prayer? RESOURCES: Sign Up for Nicole's Newsletter: https://nicoleunice.com/realtalk/  Nicole’s Book: Help My Bible Is Alive!Ask Nicole a Bible study...

Intercessory prayer - or praying for or on behalf of others- is one of the greatest privileges of our Christian faith. In this episode, we're making a case for praying for others by diving into a bible study on Jesus' words on prayer throughout the gospels. WHAT DOES IT SAY? Praying For The Ones Who Bother You: Matthew 5:4443 “You have heard the law that says, ‘Love your neighbor’[q] and hate your enemy. 44 But I say, love your enemies![r] Pray for those who persecute you!45 In that way,...

Have a question about prayer that you want Nicole to answer in an upcoming episode? Send your prayer related questions to [email protected]!  This week, we are looking at one of my favorite chapters of the Bible - it is so relatable! What do we do when we're disappointed in ourselves? How do we pray? Romans 7 gives us a blueprint forward. WHAT DOES IT SAY?Romans 7 BACKSTORY? Paul (who used to be Saul) is a reformed persecutor of Christians. He had been completely wrong about who...

The Bible has some very clear truths about what happens when we are angry and what to do about it. In this episode, we'll study what the bible has to say about anger and how we can manage our angry feelings. 1. WHAT DOES IT SAY? Psalm 4:4 (NIV) says, "In your anger do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent."  Proverbs 14:29 (NIV) says, "Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly."  Ephesians 4:26-27 (NIV) advises,...

Let’s talk about sadness. It really does feel so bad, which is why we often ignore it. But sadness is as part of the human condition as breathing: Crying: One of the most noticeable physical reactions to sadness is crying. Tears are the body's natural response to emotional distress, and crying can help release built-up tension and provide a sense of relief. Changes in Facial Expression: Sadness often manifests through changes in facial expressions, such as a downturned mouth, furrowed...

In this episode of How to Study the Bible, host Nicole highlights the power of God's Word to transcend cultural differences and unite people in their shared journey of faith. Nicole emphasizes the ever-evolving nature of studying the Bible, encouraging listeners to adopt a lifelong posture of growth and alignment with God's Word. She candidly discusses personal changes and challenges, especially during midlife, while urging the audience to embrace change as an opportunity for spiritual...

Nicole is taking time off this summer to enjoy her family and rest. In the meantime, we're re-airing one of her most popular series from the past year - enjoy! Your life is meant to change when you begin to follow Jesus. But for so many of us, that doesn’t happen. Why the disconnect? This series is all about unlocking the good life in Christ, and what it really means to be changed by him. Secrets of the Good Life Series: Week 1: The First Secret of the Good Life: Consider GodWeek 2:...

Note: Nicole is taking August off, so we're re-sharing one of her most popular series from the year - The Secrets of the Good Life. This is the third week in the series - be sure to go back and listen to the first two episodes! Have you ever wondered how your fear overlaps with other people’s fears? I think we’d find we are far more fearful that we realize. There is healthy fear, and unhealthy fear. One of the roles of Christianity is a new way to understand what fear is and how God helps...

Nicole is taking the last few weeks of summer off... in the mean time, we're running one of her most popular series. This is the second episode in the Good Life series. Enjoy! Today, we’re going to be working through Psalm 51, and we’re going to work through it as a devotional using the Alive Method. I encourage you to get out your bible and journal as you listen. WHAT DOES IT SAY? Notice what you notice. Write down what stands out to you – that is God speaking to you through his Word....