In this week's Bible study on Daniel 5, Nicole unpacks the famous scene of the writing on the wall and shows how it exposes the danger of pride, the fragility of earthly empires, and the steady faithfulness God calls us to in “upside-down” cultures. You’ll see how Daniel models faithful service over time, refuses worldly rewards, and operates with wisdom from above—a pattern modern disciples can emulate at work, at home, and in leadership. Nicole also highlights historical notes that parallel Scripture and offers a simple four-question framework (“ALIVE Method”) to help you study any passage with clarity and confidence.

What We Cover This Week in Daniel 5 - 


Understand “the writing on the wall.” Discover what Mene, Mene, Tekel, Parsin means and how it reveals God’s verdict on pride and misuse of power.


Spot the difference between words and fruit. Learn why religious language isn’t the measure of faith—fruit over time is (character > charisma).


Live unshaken in a shaking world. Daniel shows how to serve faithfully across regimes without compromising devotion to God.


Choose the right reward system. Earthly power and gifts are temporary; Kingdom reward frees you to tell the truth with courage.


Practice wisdom from above. James 3 says that wisdom looks like purity, peace, consideration, mercy, and sincerity—use it as your checklist for influence.


Study the Bible with confidence. Use Nicole’s ALIVE Method each week: What does it say? What’s the backstory? What does it mean? What does it mean for me?

Recommended Resources and Next Steps - 


Get the free Daniel Study Guide: Daily 15-minute readings, reflection prompts, and prayer to help you engage Scripture all week. (Find it at NicoleUnice.com/daniel.)


Subscribe & Review: If this helped you, follow the show and leave a quick review so others can find the podcast.


Share the episode with a friend or small group studying Daniel.

Watch the bonus segment on YouTube ("4 Rules for Life That Jesus Gives Us"): Join the conversation and get the extra content! https://www.youtube.com/nicoleunice

In this week's Bible study on Daniel 5, Nicole&nbsp;unpacks the famous scene of the writing on the wall and shows how it exposes the danger of pride, the fragility of earthly empires, and the steady faithfulness God calls us to in &ldquo;upside-down&rdquo; cultures. You&rsquo;ll see how Daniel models faithful service over time, refuses worldly rewards, and operates with wisdom from above&mdash;a pattern modern disciples can emulate at work, at home, and in leadership. Nicole also highlights historical notes that parallel Scripture and offers a simple four-question framework (&ldquo;ALIVE Method&rdquo;) to help you study any passage with clarity and confidence.
What We Cover This Week in Daniel 5 -&nbsp;
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Understand &ldquo;the writing on the wall.&rdquo; Discover what Mene, Mene, Tekel, Parsin means and how it reveals God&rsquo;s verdict on pride and misuse of power.
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Spot the difference between words and fruit. Learn why religious language isn&rsquo;t the measure of faith&mdash;fruit over time is (character &gt; charisma).
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Live unshaken in a shaking world. Daniel shows how to serve faithfully across regimes without compromising devotion to God.
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Choose the right reward system. Earthly power and gifts are temporary; Kingdom reward frees you to tell the truth with courage.
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Practice wisdom from above. James 3 says that wisdom looks like purity, peace, consideration, mercy, and sincerity&mdash;use it as your checklist for influence.
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Study the Bible with confidence. Use Nicole&rsquo;s ALIVE Method each week: What does it say? What&rsquo;s the backstory? What does it mean? What does it mean for me?
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Recommended Resources and Next Steps -&nbsp;
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Get the <a href="https://nicoleunice.kit.com/8be365d2a0">free Daniel Study Guide</a>: Daily 15-minute readings, reflection prompts, and prayer to help you engage Scripture all week. (Find it at <a href="https://nicoleunice.kit.com/8be365d2a0">NicoleUnice.com/daniel</a>.)
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Subscribe &amp; Review: If this helped you, follow the show and leave a quick review so others can find the podcast.
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Share the episode with a friend or small group studying Daniel.
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Watch the bonus segment on YouTube ("4 Rules for Life That Jesus Gives Us"): Join the conversation and get the extra content! <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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