Best Author Of The Alive Method Of Bible Study Podcasts (2024)

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A Prayer For Handling Frustrations (Summer Prayer Series #4) 5:24

2d ago5:24

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“For you are my rock and my fortress; And for your name's sake you lead me and guide me" (Psalm 31:3). When you are going through difficulty do you cry out to God? He promises to lead us and guide us because he is our rock, our fortress and our strength. When we are experiencing difficulty and simultaneously fully relying on God, then the difficult…

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A Prayer for God to Shield Us (Summer Prayer Series #3) 6:46

9d ago6:46

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“But you, O Lord, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head" (Psalm 3:3). In a time of danger, David believed in the power and desire of God to be the shield he desperately needed. The opposition said, “there is no salvation for him in God,” but God's peace proved them wrong. How have you experienced unfairness or disgrace? What wo…

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A Prayer to Ask God for His Wisdom (Summer Prayer Series #2) 5:42

16d ago5:42

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“Wisdom is good with an inheritance, an advantage to those who see the sun. For the protection of wisdom is like the protection of money, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of him who has it" (Ecclesiastes 7:11-12). The Hebrew word for wisdom is, “chokmah,” and is used 145 times in the Old Testament. It means skill in …

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A Prayer for Living in God's Truth (Summer Prayer Series #1) 7:03

24d ago7:03

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Hey friends- As you know, I am taking a break for the summer to rest and recharge, calling it my monastic summer. And I hope that you're going to get some rest this summer too. It's something worth fighting for, for sure. But while I'm gone, the team at LifeAudio and I want to have something for you. So we've prepared a summer series for you that I…

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Embracing Restoration: The End of Joseph's Story and Its Relevance Today 12:48

1M ago12:48

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Hey friends, welcome to the final episode of our series on Joseph's story in the book of Genesis. Over the past few weeks, we've explored themes of growth, betrayal, victory, faithfulness, redemption, and God's sovereignty. If you haven't listened to the previous episodes, I encourage you to go back and catch up before diving into today's discussio…

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What Does Redemption Mean? Lessons from Joseph’s Family Reunion (A Bible Study on Genesis 42) 17:22

1M ago17:22

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This week, we continue our journey through the story of Joseph from the book of Genesis, as outlined in Nicole's new book and study, Not What I Signed Up For. Today, we delve into the themes of restoration and redemption in Joseph's story and how they apply to our own lives. We start by recapping Joseph's tumultuous journey, from being sold into sl…

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Finding Hope in the Midst of Suffering: A Guide to Biblical Lament 13:44

1M ago13:44

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This week, we continue our journey through the life of Joseph, focusing on the importance of lament as a way to engage with God about pain, disappointment, and confusion. Lament is a significant concept in scripture that is not only accepted but also invited by God as a means to process the inevitable pain and loss that humans experience in a broke…

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How God Grows Your Faith in Life's Longest, Toughest Seasons 17:23

2M ago17:23

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This week, we're continuing our series on the life of Joseph by exploring the theme of integrity. Joseph consistently makes the right choices, even when faced with difficulties. Standing firm in doing what is right, even when it may not lead to immediate blessings, is the life of integrity we should strive for. Listen in to hear what it looks like …

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Navigating Life's Unexpected Seasons: Lessons from Joseph 19:39

2M ago19:39

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we continued our series on navigating unexpected seasons in life, focusing on the biblical story of Joseph and how his experiences can inspire our faith today. We delved into Joseph's long journey of unexpected challenges, from being sold into slavery to eventually rising to a position of power in Egypt. Despite the silence he might have felt from …

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Not What I Signed Up For: How to Think about Life’s Hardest Seasons (A Bible Study on Joseph) 17:55

2M ago17:55

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What do we do when we find ourselves in seasons that are unexpected or uncertain? Or when we find ourselves anxious about the future or regretful about the past? How do we handle a season when we feel uncertain about where it's going and we don't know how long it's going to last? If that sounds familiar to you, my dear friend, then you are going to…

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Is It Okay to Seek Signs from God? (A Bible Study on Judges 6-8) 21:10

2M ago21:10

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What does it mean to have faith? And what does faithfulness look like over a lifetime? And, is it okay to ask or desire to see signs or proofs of God? We’ll cover all of that in today’s episode, the second part of our two part bible study on Gideon, found in Judges 6-8. Is it okay to ask God for signs, as Gideon did? God knows we long for signs, an…

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When Faith Falters, Gideon’s Story Shows Us It’s Okay to Ask Questions (A Bible Study on Judges 6-8) 20:42

3M ago20:42

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Today, we're delving into the Old Testament, specifically Judges 6 through 8, to discuss the story of Gideon. This narrative is deeply personal to me, as it reflects my own experiences and the lessons I've learned about faith. What do we do when our faith falters, when we have questions? This story has so much to teach us. The context of Judges rev…

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Best Of: Why 1 John Will Challenge How You Approach Bible Study 16:37

3M ago16:37

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While Nicole is on a break, we're replaying some of your favorite episodes from the archives. Be sure to grab a copy of Nicole's latest book Not What I Signed Up For! This short letter is rich, deep, and will challenge how we have looked at Bible study so far. This pastoral letter, written by an older Christian, encourages us toward assurance and c…

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Best Of: The Superpower of Contentment (A Bible Study on Ecclesiastes 5) 13:46

3M ago13:46

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While Nicole is on a break, we're replaying some of your favorite episodes from the archives. And be sure to grab a copy of Nicole's latest book Not What I Signed Up For! Have you ever struggled with being content? Have you ever had that little thought in your mind, “If only I had more, if I only had that thing, then I would be at peace”? Today, we…

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Best Of: Christ's Passion Is Our Pathway to Freedom 20:17

3M ago20:17

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Has the true story of the cosmic reality of what Jesus has done for us on the cross and through his resurrection been lost on you? Has the story grown stale? My prayer is this passion week, you might hear something in this chapter you haven’t noticed before, and remember the joy of your salvation. RESOURCES: Nicole’s Newest Book: Not What I Signed …

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God's Kingdom vs Man's Empire (A Bible Study on The Sermon on the Mount) 28:53

4M ago28:53

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Have you ever wondered what God’s Kingdom is? Well, it’s God’s rule and reign in every aspect of life. Today, Nicole and David talk about kingdom versus empire. What is that kingdom like? And then they discuss how Jesus brings victory in the kingdom through his resurrection, and how that restores shalom. Learn more from David and his work at Arrabo…

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From Shalom to Idolatry: How the Fall of Man Impacts God's World Today (A Bible Study of Genesis 1-4) 31:03

4M ago31:03

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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 zo…

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Not What I Signed Up For: Finding Strength and Purpose in Unexpected Seasons 16:50

4M ago16:50

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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…

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What Does God Require for Salvation? (And Other Listener Questions!) 34:51

4M ago34:51

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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 br…

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How to “Work Out Your Salvation with Fear and Trembling” And Why It Grows Our Confidence in God (A Bible Study on Philippians 2) 22:08

5M ago22:08

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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 …

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Why Remembering Is a Powerful Discipline for Christians (A Bible Study on Psalm 107) 20:26

5M ago20:26

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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 i…

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What Is Revival and How Can We Receive It? (A Bible Study on Ezekiel 36-37) 19:10

5M ago19:10

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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 …

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4 Kinds of Restoration God Promises Us in Scripture (A Bible Study on Isaiah 58) 23:20

5M ago23:20

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Welcome back to another episode of How to Study the Bible. I'm Nicole Unice, and today we're continuing our journey through Scripture, focusing on words to build our lives upon in 2024. This week, we're diving into the concept of "restore" and what it means for God to restore us. Firstly, I want to express my gratitude to all the new listeners who'…

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What Is Courage and How Can I Have More of It This Year? (A Bible Study on Acts 4) 21:12

6M ago21:12

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Acts 4:13 shows us the courage of Peter and John, ordinary men who astonished others because they had been with Jesus. This courage is not about worldly qualifications but about the transformative relationship with Jesus. Jesus often encouraged people to take heart or have courage, usually in the context of inner transformation. In Matthew 9, He te…

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How to Have “Inexpressible Joy” Even While You're Suffering (A Bible Study on 1 Peter 1) 19:09

6M ago19:09

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We’re continuing our word of the year series with a focus on the word JOY this week. (Be sure to listen to last week’s episode on Trust and Isaiah 40 if you missed it). This week, I want to introduce you to a study tool in the back of your Bible called the concordance. A concordance is an alphabetical index of words used in the Bible and the main B…

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Trust in the Lord: Renewing Strength for 2024 with Isaiah 40 26:08

6M ago26:08

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In today’s episode, we’re going to talk about the importance of spending time at the beginning of the year reflecting on the previous year and thinking about the year to come, rather than rushing into setting New Year's resolutions. It is God who orders our steps and therefore, let’s spend time listening to what God has for us this year as we step …

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5 Words to Live By in 2024: If You're Looking for a Word for Your Year, Try One of These 23:24

6M ago23:24

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Have you ever chosen a word for the year? Whether you pick a word each year or never have before, I think this episode will help you order your life in the year to come. If you don't know what your word is, today might be a great day for you to hear some of the things that we are promised in Christ that you in faith can claim for yourself for 2024.…

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Best of: Create New Spiritual Rhythms in Your Life This Year 18:17

6M ago18:17

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This episode was part of our summer series on creating spiritual rhythms. If you missed the series and liked today's episode, here are the other episodes in that series: Week 2: Creating Digital Rhythms That Quiet Your Soul in an Age of Distraction Week 3: Learning to be Shaped by Scripture: Creating a Spiritual Rhythm of Bible Study Week 4: Creati…

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Best Of: Surprised By Joy (A Bible Study on Luke 1) 17:58

7M ago17:58

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Merry Christmas everyone! On this glorious Christmas Day we are sharing Nicole's Christmas message from last year on Mary and the visitation from Gabriel. Whether you are cleaning up wrapping paper, making a Christmas feast, or quietly taking in the day, let's ponder the miracle of Jesus' birth and the awe Mary experienced together. WHAT DOES IT SA…

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Come to the Table: The Power of Hospitality 43:38

7M ago43:38

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Welcome back to the How to Study the Bible podcast. We have something a little bit different for you today. We are in the holiday season and getting ready to round down the year. So we're going to be sharing a few different things with you. We decided to post a few of my past sermons here as much as we can as well. Today you’ll hear a sermon I prea…

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How Do We Know Isaiah Is Prophesying about Jesus? (A Bible Study on Isaiah 52-53) 21:33

7M ago21:33

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We're wrapping up our Bible Highlight Reel series today, as we look at the book of Isaiah and specifically, at chapters 52 and 53. In this chapter, as we are reminded of Israel's exile, that God has not abandoned them. In the midst of this, Isaiah introduces a new character to the story via prophecy: the promise of a suffering servant. In this epis…

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The Unexpected King (A Bible Reading of Isaiah 52-53) 3:34

7M ago3:34

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This week, we're reading Isaiah 52:13 through Isaiah 53. Grab your Bible, find a quiet spot, and read along with us. This passage is one of the prophecies of Jesus in the Old Testament, where we learn about our unexpected, suffering, servant-king. Be sure to check back in tomorrow (Tuesday) when we dive into the chapter and study this passage of Sc…

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A King's Crazy Dream (A Bible Study on Daniel 2) 23:17

7M ago23:17

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Join us this week as we recap the Old Testament up to this point, dig deep into the book of Daniel in the Bible and study what this important book means for the history of God's plan of redemption for his people, and how we can apply what we learn to our lives today. Download the FREE 9-Week Reading Plan! https://nicoleunice.com/oldtestament/. RESO…

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The Unexpected Kingdom (A Bible Reading of Daniel 2) 8:08

7M ago8:08

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This week, we're reading Daniel chapter 2. Be sure to check back in tomorrow (Tuesday) when we dive into the chapter and study this passage of Scripture together. Download the FREE 9-Week Reading Plan! https://nicoleunice.com/oldtestament/. RESOURCES: Sign Up for Nicole's Newsletter: https://nicoleunice.com/realtalk/ Nicole’s Book: Help My Bible Is…

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How to Know if You're on the Path to the Good Life (A Bible Study on Psalm 1 and Matthew 5) 20:37

8M ago20:37

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Today we're in week 7 of our Bible Highlight Reel series and diving deep into Psalm 1 and Matthew 5. Download the FREE 9-Week Reading Plan! https://nicoleunice.com/oldtestament/. RESOURCES: 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.…

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Who God Blesses (A Bible Reading of Psalm 1, Matthew 5) 3:26

8M ago3:26

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Read along with us as we read Psalm 1, a beautiful metaphor of the path of the righteous and the path of the wicked. Then, we jump to Matthew 5 and hear Jesus' famous beatitudes. Download the FREE 9-Week Reading Plan! https://nicoleunice.com/oldtestament/. RESOURCES: Sign Up for Nicole's Newsletter: https://nicoleunice.com/realtalk/ Nicole’s Book: …

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God's House, David's House (A Bible Study on 2 Samuel 7) 22:45

8M ago22:45

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Join us today as we study 2 Samuel 7 - where David desires to build God a house, but God turns the tables and promises a house for David. Download the FREE 9-Week Reading Plan! https://nicoleunice.com/oldtestament/. RESOURCES: Sign Up for Nicole's Newsletter: https://nicoleunice.com/realtalk/ Nicole’s Book: Help My Bible Is Alive! Ask Nicole a Bibl…

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God's Covenant with David (A Bible Reading of 2 Samuel 7) 5:18

8M ago5:18

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Read along with us as we read 2 Samuel 7, in which God gives Nathan a dream to tell David concerning the house of the Lord and the house of David. Download the FREE 9-Week Reading Plan! https://nicoleunice.com/oldtestament/. RESOURCES: Sign Up for Nicole's Newsletter: https://nicoleunice.com/realtalk/ Nicole’s Book: Help My Bible Is Alive! Ask Nico…

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Do All The Ten Commandments Still Apply to Us Today? (A Bible Study on Exodus 20) 28:42

8M ago28:42

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Join us this week as we give you a big-picture summary of Exodus and talk through why these commandments are in God's top ten (and what is so important about the order of these commands). Download the FREE 9-Week Reading Plan! https://nicoleunice.com/oldtestament/. RESOURCES: Sign Up for Nicole's Newsletter: https://nicoleunice.com/realtalk/ Nicole…

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God's Ten Commandments (A Bible Reading of Exodus 20) 2:57

8M ago2:57

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Read along with us as we dive into the 10 Commandments, which God gives Moses on tablets of stone in Exodus 20. Download the FREE 9-Week Reading Plan! https://nicoleunice.com/oldtestament/. RESOURCES: 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@n…

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Jacob: The First Prodigal Son (A Bible Study on Genesis 32-33) 22:35

8M ago22:35

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Last week, we talked about Abraham and God's promise for a son. That son was Issac, who grew up to have twin boys, Jacob and Esau. This week, we're studying Jacob and what his wrestling match with God can teach us about our own wrestling in life. Download the FREE 9-Week Reading Plan! https://nicoleunice.com/oldtestament/. RESOURCES: Sign Up for Ni…

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Jacob's Wrestling Match (A Bible Reading of Genesis 32-33) 3:32

8M ago3:32

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Read along with us as we dive into the story of Jacob in Genesis 32-33! Download the FREE 9-Week Reading Plan! https://nicoleunice.com/oldtestament/. RESOURCES: 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: h…

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God's Promise to Abraham (A Bible Study on Genesis 15) 23:33

9M ago23:33

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Today is the third deep dive in our new series called "The Old Testament Highlight Reel: Dysfunctional People and Divine Promises." Join Rev Rachel and Nicole as they look closely at Genesis 15 and unpack the covenant God made with Abraham. Download the FREE 9-Week Reading Plan! https://nicoleunice.com/oldtestament/. RESOURCES: Sign Up for Nicole's…

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The Old Testament Highlight Reel - Genesis 15 (Week 3 Scripture Reading) 3:27

9M ago3:27

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Read along with us as we dive into the story of Abraham in Genesis 15! Download the FREE 9-Week Reading Plan! https://nicoleunice.com/oldtestament/. RESOURCES: 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: ht…

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The Fall of Man and What It Means for Us Today (A Bible Study on Genesis 3) 26:53

9M ago26:53

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This week, we're looking at one of the major plot points of the Bible - Genesis 3 and the Fall of Man. It was great for two chapters in the bible, and then the wheels come off here. This is a crucial chapter of our Bible to study, and today we're going to get into the implications it has for us today - as well as the good news of salvation through …

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The Old Testament Highlight Reel - Genesis 3 (Week 2 Scripture Reading) 4:01

9M ago4:01

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Read along with us as we dive into a critical plot point in the overarching story in the Bible - Genesis 3! Download the FREE 9-Week Reading Plan! https://nicoleunice.com/oldtestament/. RESOURCES: 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@nicol…

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The Beginning (The Old Testament Highlight Reel - A Bible Study on Genesis 1) 27:32

9M ago27:32

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Today is our first deep dive in our new series called "The Old Testament Highlight Reel: Dysfunctional People and Divine Promises." We're starting at the very beginning - Genesis 1. Join Rev Rachel and Nicole as they look closely at Genesis 1 and unpack what God has for us. Download the FREE 9-Week Reading Plan! https://nicoleunice.com/oldtestament…

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The Old Testament Highlight Reel - Genesis 1 (Week 1 Scripture Reading) 5:04

9M ago5:04

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Hi Friends - we are doing something a little DIFFERENT in our new series called “The Old Testament Bible Highlight Reel - Dysfunctional People and Divine Promises.” You’ll actually hear from us TWICE a week - first, on Mondays, Rachel and I are going to read a longer passage of Scripture. Today, we're reading all of Genesis 1. We encourage you to r…

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Answering Your Toughest Questions on Prayer! 21:21

9M ago21:21

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This week, Nicole is answering your questions on all things prayer! We're diving into our Bibles and wrestling with what Scripture has to say about prayer. Some of the questions we cover today: How do we wait for God successfully? How do I pray for my unbelieving child? How to pray intentionally without it being a “wish list” type of prayer? RESOUR…

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Lord, Hear My Prayer… for Others (4 Steps to Pray for People) 20:39

9M ago20:39

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Intercessory prayer - or praying for or on behalf of others- is one of the greatest privileges of our Christian faith. In this episode, we're making a case for praying for others by diving into a bible study on Jesus' words on prayer throughout the gospels. WHAT DOES IT SAY? Praying For The Ones Who Bother You: Matthew 5:44 43 “You have heard the l…

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