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Change is hard. From launching her daughter to college, taking on new work demands, and navigating midlife challenges, Nicole reflects on the changes happening in her life and how God continues to invite each of us into transformation—no matter our season of life.

In this "Lord, Hear My Prayer" series, listeners will walk through how to pray through complex emotions—like fear, sadness, confusion, and more—as we hear from God in the realest parts of our lives. 

Key Takeaways 

🔹 Real Talk About Change


Whether your stress is eustress (positive, but still demanding) or unwanted hardship, change is inevitable and hard.


Midlife can bring resistance to growth, yet God still invites us into deeper spiritual transformation.


Making space for God means facing reality—and that can be incredibly courageous work.

🔹 When We’re Scared


Fear comes in many forms: anxiety about the future, feeling out of control, or grieving change.


God does not promise to change all our circumstances—but He does promise His peace.


Nicole shares a simple, practical way to use your Bible’s concordance to find verses that speak directly to your emotional state.

✍️ Scriptures to Reflect On 📖 John 14:27 (Jesus' Words)

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
Key Insight: Jesus offers peace in the midst of fear—not by removing it, but by overriding it with His presence.

📖 Psalm 118:5–7

“Out of my distress I called on the Lord; the Lord answered me and set me free. The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me?”
Key Insight: God’s presence sets us free, even when our circumstances don’t change.

Practical Application: Try This Prayer Method:


Name your fear: “Lord, hear my prayer because I’m scared about ___.”


Use your Bible’s concordance to find relevant Scriptures (look up “afraid” or “fear”).


Write down one or two verses in a journal or on a notecard.


Repeat them aloud daily—say them in prayer, in your car, or when anxiety arises.


Notice the shift: The power of God's Word reorients your mind and strengthens your spirit.

Want More from Nicolle?


🎧 Subscribe & share the show with a friend who’s wrestling with their calling.


📝 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify—your words help others discover the show!


💌 Got a question? Email Nicole at nicole@nicoleunice.com or send a message through nicoleunice.com.

Want to be a part of our community Bible Study? Sign up for our Fall Study on Daniel at&nbsp;<a href="https://nicoleunice.kit.com/8be365d2a0">nicoleunice.com/daniel</a>
Change is hard. From launching her daughter to college, taking on new work demands, and navigating midlife challenges, Nicole reflects on the changes happening in her life and how God continues to invite each of us into transformation&mdash;no matter our season of life.
In this "Lord, Hear My Prayer" series, listeners will walk through how to pray through complex emotions&mdash;like fear, sadness, confusion, and more&mdash;as we hear from God in the realest parts of our lives.&nbsp;
Key Takeaways&nbsp;
🔹 Real Talk About Change
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Whether your stress is eustress (positive, but still demanding) or unwanted hardship, change is inevitable and hard.
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Midlife can bring resistance to growth, yet God still invites us into deeper spiritual transformation.
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Making space for God means facing reality&mdash;and that can be incredibly courageous work.
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🔹 When We&rsquo;re Scared
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Fear comes in many forms: anxiety about the future, feeling out of control, or grieving change.
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God does not promise to change all our circumstances&mdash;but He does promise His peace.
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Nicole shares a simple, practical way to use your Bible&rsquo;s concordance to find verses that speak directly to your emotional state.
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✍️ Scriptures to Reflect On 📖 John 14:27 (Jesus' Words)
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&ldquo;Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.&rdquo; Key Insight: Jesus offers peace in the midst of fear&mdash;not by removing it, but by overriding it with His presence.
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📖 Psalm 118:5&ndash;7
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&ldquo;Out of my distress I called on the Lord; the Lord answered me and set me free. The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me?&rdquo; Key Insight: God&rsquo;s presence sets us free, even when our circumstances don&rsquo;t change.
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Practical Application: Try This Prayer Method:
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Name your fear: &ldquo;Lord, hear my prayer because I&rsquo;m scared about ___.&rdquo;
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Use your Bible&rsquo;s concordance to find relevant Scriptures (look up &ldquo;afraid&rdquo; or &ldquo;fear&rdquo;).
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Write down one or two verses in a journal or on a notecard.
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Repeat them aloud daily&mdash;say them in prayer, in your car, or when anxiety arises.
</li>
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Notice the shift: The power of God's Word reorients your mind and strengthens your spirit.
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</ol>
Want More from Nicolle?
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🎧 Subscribe &amp; share the show with a friend who&rsquo;s wrestling with their calling.
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📝 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify&mdash;your words help others discover the show!
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💌 Got a question? Email Nicole at <a data-start="3958" data-end="4013">nicole@nicoleunice.com</a> or send a message through <a href="https://www.nicoleunice.com" data-start="4040" data-end="4086">nicoleunice.com</a>.
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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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