In week two of our bible study, Living Right Side Up in an Upside Down World, Nicole walks through Daniel 2—Nebuchadnezzar’s disturbing dream, the failure of Babylon’s “wise men,” and Daniel’s prayerful response. The chapter unveils a core biblical truth: earthly kingdoms crumble, but God’s kingdom endures. Learn how to respond to a crisis like Daniel, place your trust in what lasts, and live for the unshakable kingdom.

Get Our Free Daniel Study Guide (15 minutes/day):nicoleunice.com/daniel

What We Cover - 


Why Nebuchadnezzar demanded both the dream and its interpretation—and what that reveals about fear and power.


How Daniel models holy courage: don’t panic—pray, gather your people, seek God.


The big picture: God rules history; earthly empires are temporary.


How Christ is the cornerstone of a different kind of kingdom that will never be shaken.

Key Bible Study Scriptures


Daniel 2 (the dream, the statue, and God’s revelation)


Isaiah 40 (nations are a drop in a bucket before God)


Psalm 2 (earthly rulers rage; God reigns)


Luke 20:17; 1 Peter 2:6–7 (Christ the cornerstone)


James 1:5 (ask for wisdom)

Big Takeaways


God rules history—even when rulers rage or cultures shift.


Earthly kingdoms are temporary—don’t anchor your identity to what won’t last.


Crisis is a cue for prayer—Daniel gathers friends and seeks God’s wisdom.


Live for the unshakable kingdom—align loyalties, time, and decisions with Jesus’ reign.

This Week's Reflection Questions


Where am I subtly placing trust in temporary kingdoms (success, security, institutions, relationships)?


When a crisis hits—big or small—do I panic or pray? What one step can shift me toward Daniel’s pattern this week?


In what practical ways can I seek first the Kingdom in my work, home, and relationships right now?

Resources & Next Steps:


Free Daniel Study Guide (15 minutes/day):nicoleunice.com/daniel


Share this episode with a friend or small group and study Daniel together.

Connect with Nicole:


Weekly newsletter: nicoleunice.com/realtalk


Instagram & Facebook: @nicoleunice

YouTube Bonus: A quick dive on how to pray for wisdom like Daniel—and what to do while you wait for God’s answer. https://www.youtube.com/nicoleunice

In week two of our bible study,&nbsp;Living Right Side Up in an Upside Down World, Nicole walks through Daniel 2&mdash;Nebuchadnezzar&rsquo;s disturbing dream, the failure of Babylon&rsquo;s &ldquo;wise men,&rdquo; and Daniel&rsquo;s prayerful response. The chapter unveils a core biblical truth: earthly kingdoms crumble, but God&rsquo;s kingdom endures. Learn how to respond to a crisis like Daniel, place your trust in what lasts, and live for the unshakable kingdom.
Get Our Free Daniel Study Guide (15 minutes/day): <a href="https://www.nicoleunice.com/daniel" data-start="2275" data-end="2335">nicoleunice.com/daniel</a>
What We Cover -&nbsp;
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Why Nebuchadnezzar demanded both the dream and its interpretation&mdash;and what that reveals about fear and power.
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How Daniel models holy courage: don&rsquo;t panic&mdash;pray, gather your people, seek God.
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The big picture: God rules history; earthly empires are temporary.
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How Christ is the cornerstone of a different kind of kingdom that will never be shaken.
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Key Bible Study Scriptures
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Daniel 2 (the dream, the statue, and God&rsquo;s revelation)
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Isaiah 40 (nations are a drop in a bucket before God)
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Psalm 2 (earthly rulers rage; God reigns)
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Luke 20:17; 1 Peter 2:6&ndash;7 (Christ the cornerstone)
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James 1:5 (ask for wisdom)
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Big Takeaways
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God rules history&mdash;even when rulers rage or cultures shift.
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Earthly kingdoms are temporary&mdash;don&rsquo;t anchor your identity to what won&rsquo;t last.
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Crisis is a cue for prayer&mdash;Daniel gathers friends and seeks God&rsquo;s wisdom.
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Live for the unshakable kingdom&mdash;align loyalties, time, and decisions with Jesus&rsquo; reign.
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This Week's Reflection Questions
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Where am I subtly placing trust in temporary kingdoms (success, security, institutions, relationships)?
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When a crisis hits&mdash;big or small&mdash;do I panic or pray? What one step can shift me toward Daniel&rsquo;s pattern this week?
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In what practical ways can I seek first the Kingdom in my work, home, and relationships right now?
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Resources &amp; Next Steps:
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Free Daniel Study Guide (15 minutes/day): <a href="https://www.nicoleunice.com/daniel" data-start="2275" data-end="2335">nicoleunice.com/daniel</a>
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Share this episode with a friend or small group and study Daniel together.
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Connect with Nicole:
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Weekly newsletter: <a data-start="2637" data-end="2701">nicoleunice.com/realtalk</a>
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Instagram &amp; Facebook: @nicoleunice
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YouTube Bonus: A quick dive on how to pray for wisdom like Daniel&mdash;and what to do while you wait for God&rsquo;s answer. <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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