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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

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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

    From Shalom to Idolatry: How the Fall of Man Impacts God's World Today (A Bible Study of Genesis 1-4)

    From Shalom to Idolatry: How the Fall of Man Impacts God's World Today (A Bible Study of Genesis 1-4)

    What does it mean for us to be a people who reflect God's image and likeness? And what has the fall done to us? In this episode of How to Study the Bible, Nicole sits down with David Bailey, the head of Arrabon, a ministry working to build "a reconciling community."

    In this special episode, Nicole and David look at the big story of the Bible and zoom in on the first few chapters - God as Creator who creatively imagines and creates a flourishing world, and the fall of Adam and the ripple effects of idolatry on our lives today.

    Learn more from David and his work at Arrabon: https://arrabon.com/a-people-a-place-and-a-just-society/ 

    Get the introduction and first chapter to Nicole's latest book here: https://nicoleunice.com/notwhatisignedupfor/ 

    Sign Up for Nicole's Newsletter: https://nicoleunice.com/realtalk/ 

    Nicole’s Book: Help My Bible Is Alive!

    FOLLOW NICOLE:Website: https://nicoleunice.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nicoleunice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicoleunice/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicole.unice/
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    • 31 min
    Not What I Signed Up For: Finding Strength and Purpose in Unexpected Seasons

    Not What I Signed Up For: Finding Strength and Purpose in Unexpected Seasons

    Think about the last few years of your life. How would you describe them? No doubt there have been some beautiful moments, but it's almost certain that you have walked through trials that have left you thinking, This isn't what I signed up for.

    You're not alone - in today's episode, Nicole and Rev. Rachel discuss Nicole's new book Not What I Signed Up For. Together they chat about the events that led Nicole to write this book, as well as the process of choosing a title and subtitle. Listen as Nicole and Rachel also discuss the life of Joseph and how his story can teach us a few things about God's plan for our lives.

    Get the introduction and first chapter here: https://nicoleunice.com/notwhatisignedupfor/ 

    Sign Up for Nicole's Newsletter: https://nicoleunice.com/realtalk/ 

    Nicole’s Book: Help My Bible Is Alive!

    FOLLOW NICOLE:Website: https://nicoleunice.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nicoleunice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicoleunice/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicole.unice/
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    • 16 min
    What Does God Require for Salvation? (And Other Listener Questions!)

    What Does God Require for Salvation? (And Other Listener Questions!)

    Today, Nicole and Rev. Rachel are tackling your tough questions - and we mean tough! A lot of the questions we have in life are questions precisely because there is not an easy, black and white answer. So we are going to go into God's Word together to see what the BIble has to say about your questions, and we trust that you'll do the same as you bring your own questions to God and see what His Word has to say about them.

    Have a Bible or life question you want Nicole to tackle? Send your questions to nicole@nicoleunice.com! 

     

    Questions we answer today:

    1. How do we correctly interpret John 15:22-24? (03:39)

    2. How do I care for and support a loved one struggling with depression? (10:15)

    3. What does God require for salvation? (19:15)

    4. What is the biblical basis for women serving as pastors? (21:11)

    5. Specific Bible study recommendations that offer scholarly insights (24:35)

     

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    Resources Mentioned:

    Study Bible links: https://amzn.to/3T1UFIT 

    Nicole's newest book is called "Not What I Signed Up For" - check out more about it here: https://nicoleunice.com/notwhatisignedupfor/ 

    Sign Up for Nicole's Newsletter: https://nicoleunice.com/realtalk/ 

    Nicole’s Book: Help My Bible Is Alive!

     

    FOLLOW NICOLE:Website: https://nicoleunice.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nicoleunice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicoleunice/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicole.unice/
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    • 34 min
    How to “Work Out Your Salvation with Fear and Trembling” And Why It Grows Our Confidence in God (A Bible Study on Philippians 2)

    How to “Work Out Your Salvation with Fear and Trembling” And Why It Grows Our Confidence in God (A Bible Study on Philippians 2)

    Life can be really hard if you are trying to figure out how to follow God in your everyday life. Whether you're raising your children, trying to show up well in your workplace or your school, people are tough and messy. And often when we face that kind of trouble or conflict, we're trying to figure out, how do I show up with love? How do I show up with energy?

    We can get kind of stuck in that. We can get in our own heads about who we are and what we need to be, and when are we supposed to speak up and when are we supposed to be quiet? It is really hard to know how to be confident in the places that God's called us. 

    In today's episode, Nicole reminds us:


    What insecurity is and why it's hard to shake
    What Philippians 2 has to say about finding real confidence and lasting peace
    What it means to work out our salvation with fear and trembling
    What God's work is in our life, and what our work is in our life (and why knowing the difference makes all the difference!)
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    • 22 min
    Why Remembering Is a Powerful Discipline for Christians (A Bible Study on Psalm 107)

    Why Remembering Is a Powerful Discipline for Christians (A Bible Study on Psalm 107)

    In this episode, we extend our series on "five words to live by" for one more week as we delve into the theme of "remembering" and its significance in our spiritual lives.

    We explore how remembering God's promises and reflecting on our past experiences with Him can reinforce our faith and identity in Christ. This act of remembrance can profoundly impact our lives, not by altering our circumstances, but by deepening our understanding of God's acceptance and goodness.

    The episode focuses on Psalm 107, which encapsulates various stories of redemption and the power of recalling God's faithfulness. We discuss different narratives from the Psalm, including those who felt lost, those trapped by rebellion, those suffering from the consequences of their iniquities, and those who encountered God's majesty and power through exploration and wonder.

    Each storyline from Psalm 107 serves as a reminder that regardless of our past, whether we've wandered, rebelled, or sought mastery over our lives, God's love and deliverance are constant. By remembering these stories, we can build our faith and practice the virtues we aspire to, such as courage, joy, and trust.

    RESOURCES:

    Nicole's newest book is called "Not What I Signed Up For" - check out more about it here: https://nicoleunice.com/notwhatisignedupfor/ 

    Sign Up for Nicole's Newsletter: https://nicoleunice.com/realtalk/ 

    Nicole’s Book: Help My Bible Is Alive!Ask Nicole a Bible study question: nicole@nicoleunice.com

    FOLLOW NICOLE:Website: https://nicoleunice.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nicoleunice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicoleunice/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicole.unice/ 
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    • 20 min
    What Is Revival and How Can We Receive It? (A Bible Study on Ezekiel 36-37)

    What Is Revival and How Can We Receive It? (A Bible Study on Ezekiel 36-37)

    Today, we are exploring one of my favorite biblical narratives—the vision of the dry bones in Ezekiel 36 and 37. This story is a profound illustration of revival, where God promises to cleanse us from impurities, give us a new heart, and put a new spirit within us. We see this promise come to life in Ezekiel's vision of dry bones being reassembled and brought back to life through the breath of God.

    This story has connections to other parts of the Bible. We see the theme of God breathing life into humanity, from the creation of Adam to Jesus breathing the Holy Spirit onto his disciples in John 20. This act of revival is not just about being physically alive; it's about being spiritually awakened and empowered by God's Spirit.

    Revival is not exclusive to certain people or moments. It's available to all of us, regardless of where we are or what we're going through. God is constantly ready to breathe life into our dry bones, renewing us day by day. It's not something we can generate on our own; it's a gift from God that we receive when we surrender to Him. No matter where you are or what you're facing, God is a God of revival, and He's ready to breathe new life into you.

    RESOURCES:

    Nicole's newest book is called "Not What I Signed Up For" - check out more about it here: https://nicoleunice.com/notwhatisignedupfor/ 

    Sign Up for Nicole's Newsletter: https://nicoleunice.com/realtalk/ 

    Nicole’s Book: Help My Bible Is Alive!Ask Nicole a Bible study question: nicole@nicoleunice.com

    FOLLOW NICOLE:Website: https://nicoleunice.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nicoleunice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicoleunice/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicole.unice/ 
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    • 19 min

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