Nicole begins the new bible study series Living Right Side Up in an Upside Down World with Daniel Chapter 1. Set in Babylon after God’s people are taken into exile, this story introduces Daniel and his friends as they resist assimilation into a foreign culture. By choosing faithfulness—even in something as simple as food—God equips them with wisdom and influence.

Together, we’ll learn how to live faithfully in a culture that often presses us to conform, and how exile never has the last word when God is sovereign.

What We Cover -


Why Daniel and his friends refused the king’s food and what it teaches about holy resistance.


How exile is never the end of the story—God works even in scattering.


Why respectful courage matters when culture pressures us to assimilate.


How God honors faithfulness with His presence and provision.

Key Scriptures - 


Daniel 1 – Daniel’s faithfulness in Babylon.


Jeremiah 29:4–7 – God’s call to seek the good of the city, even in exile.


Exodus (background) – God’s promise to set His people apart.

This Week's Reflection Questions:


Where do you feel pressure to assimilate to “Babylon” in your own life?


What might holy resistance look like for you this week?


How can you seek the good of your city without losing your identity in Christ?

Resources & Next Steps


Get the FREE Daniel Study Guide, as well as Weekly Notes and Bonus Materials:nicoleunice.com/daniel


Share this episode with a friend or group and journey through Daniel together.


Instagram: @nicoleunice

Bonus on YouTube: What does a Daniel Fast mean today? Watch the extended teaching on YouTube for deeper context. https://www.youtube.com/nicoleunice

Nicole begins the new bible study series Living Right Side Up in an Upside Down World with <a href="https://www.biblestudytools.com/daniel/1.html">Daniel Chapter 1</a>. Set in Babylon after God&rsquo;s people are taken into exile, this story introduces Daniel and his friends as they resist assimilation into a foreign culture. By choosing faithfulness&mdash;even in something as simple as food&mdash;God equips them with wisdom and influence.
Together, we&rsquo;ll learn how to live faithfully in a culture that often presses us to conform, and how exile never has the last word when God is sovereign.
What We Cover -
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Why Daniel and his friends refused the king&rsquo;s food and what it teaches about holy resistance.
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How exile is never the end of the story&mdash;God works even in scattering.
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Why respectful courage matters when culture pressures us to assimilate.
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How God honors faithfulness with His presence and provision.
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Key Scriptures -&nbsp;
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Daniel 1 &ndash; Daniel&rsquo;s faithfulness in Babylon.
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Jeremiah 29:4&ndash;7 &ndash; God&rsquo;s call to seek the good of the city, even in exile.
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Exodus (background) &ndash; God&rsquo;s promise to set His people apart.
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This Week's Reflection Questions:
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Where do you feel pressure to assimilate to &ldquo;Babylon&rdquo; in your own life?
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What might holy resistance look like for you this week?
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How can you seek the good of your city without losing your identity in Christ?
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Resources &amp; Next Steps
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Get the FREE Daniel Study Guide, as well as Weekly Notes and Bonus Materials: <a data-start="1893" data-end="1953">nicoleunice.com/daniel</a>
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Share this episode with a friend or group and journey through Daniel together.
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Instagram: @nicoleunice
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Bonus on YouTube: What does a Daniel Fast mean today? Watch the extended teaching on YouTube for deeper context. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/nicoleunice">https://www.youtube.com/nicoleunice</a>

As Christians, we want to experience God through the Bible… we really do!

But our good intentions fall flat when reading the Bible just doesn’t seem to help us experience God in a real way. What should feel dynamic and important and alive often feels confusing and boring and irrelevant. But it doesn’t have to feel this way.

In this bible study podcast, pastor and Bible teacher Nicole Unice brings life back to reading the Bible by walking listeners through her Alive Method of Bible study, helping us personally encounter God through His Word by giving us a practical, clear road map for understanding, interpreting and applying Scripture to our lives. 

Topics covered in this podcast:

💡 Three Common Obstacles to Understanding the Bible
💡The Basics of Bible Study (Observation, Interpretation) and How to Apple the Bible to Your Life
💡Deep Dive into Bible Studies by Books of the Bible (We've covered Ecclesiastes, Romans, Matthew, and more!)
💡 Topical Bible study lessons on Joy, Contentment, Prayer and more
💡 Spiritual Rhythms: Creating New Rhythms in Your Life
💡 4 Principles You Need to Interpret Difficult Scripture

To find more from Nicole, visit https://nicoleunice.com/.

As Christians, we want to experience God through the Bible… we really do! But our good intentions fall flat when reading the Bible just doesn’t seem to help us experience God in a real way. What should feel dynamic and important and alive often feels confusing and boring and irrelevant. But it doesn’t have to feel this way. In this bible study podcast, pastor and Bible teacher Nicole Unice brings life back to reading the Bible by walking listeners through her Alive Method of Bible study, helping us personally encounter God through His Word by giving us a practical, clear road map for understanding, interpreting and applying Scripture to our lives. 
Topics covered in this podcast:
💡 Three Common Obstacles to Understanding the Bible 💡The Basics of Bible Study (Observation, Interpretation) and How to Apple the Bible to Your Life 💡Deep Dive into Bible Studies by Books of the Bible (We've covered Ecclesiastes, Romans, Matthew, and more!) 💡 Topical Bible study lessons on Joy, Contentment, Prayer and more 💡 Spiritual Rhythms: Creating New Rhythms in Your Life 💡 4 Principles You Need to Interpret Difficult Scripture
To find more from Nicole, visit <a href="https://nicoleunice.com/">https://nicoleunice.com/</a>.

How to Study the Bible - Bible Study Made Simple

As Christians, we want to experience God through the Bible… we really do!

But our good intentions fall flat when reading the Bible just doesn’t seem to help us experience God in a real way. What should feel dynamic and important and alive often feels confusing and boring and irrelevant. But it doesn’t have to feel this way.

In this bible study podcast, pastor and Bible teacher Nicole Unice brings life back to reading the Bible by walking listeners through her Alive Method of Bible study, helping us personally encounter God through His Word by giving us a practical, clear road map for understanding, interpreting and applying Scripture to our lives. 

Topics covered in this podcast:

💡 Common Obstacles to Understanding the Bible
💡The Basics of Bible Study (Observation, Interpretation) and How to Apple the Bible to Your Life
💡Deep Dive into Bible Studies by Books of the Bible (We've covered Ecclesiastes, Romans, Matthew, and more!)
💡 Topical Bible Study Lessons on Joy, Contentment, Prayer and More
💡 Spiritual Rhythms: Creating New Rhythms in Your Life
💡 Principles You Need to Interpret Difficult Scripture

To find more from Nicole, visit https://nicoleunice.com/.

As Christians, we want to experience God through the Bible… we really do! But our good intentions fall flat when reading the Bible just doesn’t seem to help us experience God in a real way. What should feel dynamic and important and alive often feels confusing and boring and irrelevant. But it doesn’t have to feel this way. In this bible study podcast, pastor and Bible teacher Nicole Unice brings life back to reading the Bible by walking listeners through her Alive Method of Bible study, helping us personally encounter God through His Word by giving us a practical, clear road map for understanding, interpreting and applying Scripture to our lives. 
Topics covered in this podcast:
💡 Common Obstacles to Understanding the Bible 💡The Basics of Bible Study (Observation, Interpretation) and How to Apple the Bible to Your Life 💡Deep Dive into Bible Studies by Books of the Bible (We've covered Ecclesiastes, Romans, Matthew, and more!) 💡 Topical Bible Study Lessons on Joy, Contentment, Prayer and More 💡 Spiritual Rhythms: Creating New Rhythms in Your Life 💡 Principles You Need to Interpret Difficult Scripture
To find more from Nicole, visit <a href="https://nicoleunice.com/">https://nicoleunice.com/</a>.

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