In this episode of the Summer Q&A Series, Nicole answers the profound listener question:
“What’s one of the most effective methods you’ve personally found to cultivate your integrity?”

Nicole redefines integrity as spiritual alignment, where our thoughts, emotions, and actions match our belief in Christ. She walks listeners through a 3-part daily rhythm rooted in Scripture and real-life experience: daily praise, daily noticing, and daily confession. This soul-training practice helps listeners learn to live more fully into God’s peace, wisdom, and joy—even in the everyday chaos of life.

If you’re longing for a life where what you believe matches how you live, this episode is your roadmap.

Main Takeaways

• Integrity means inner alignment: It’s not just about moral perfection—it’s about connecting your heart, mind, and actions to God’s purposes.

• It’s a daily journey, not a one-time decision: We don’t just say “yes” to Jesus once—we say it again and again as we walk with Him each day.

Nicole’s 3-Step Practice to Cultivate Integrity:

1. Daily Rhythm of Praise – Begin each day acknowledging God’s goodness and aligning your heart with His will.

2. Daily Noticing – Pay attention to moments of anxiety, anger, and apathy—they often reveal areas where God wants to work.

3. Daily Confession – End the day in honesty and grace. Confess missteps and receive the cleansing God promises in 1 John 1:9.

• God’s Mercy is New Every Morning: Confession isn’t about guilt; it’s about freedom and renewal.

• You don’t have to feel it to start: Spiritual disciplines begin as choices—and your emotions will often follow your habits.

📜 Bible Verse References

• 1 John 1:8–9 – “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive…”

• Psalm 139:23–24 – “Search me, God, and know my heart…”

• James 3:2 – “We all stumble in many ways.”

• Psalm 51:10 – “Create in me a clean heart, O God…”

• Matthew 6:11 – “Give us this day our daily bread…”

📢 Calls to Action (CTAs)

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• Try Nicole’s daily rhythm this week and journal what changes for you.

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🔗 Relevant Links & Resources

• NicoleUnice.com – Tools, devotionals, and updates on upcoming studies

• BibleStudyTools.com – Full Scripture references for study

• Recommended Song: “Lord, I Need You” by Matt Maher – for morning praise practice

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In this week’s episode of the Summer Q&A Series, Nicole answers a deeply personal and universally relevant listener question: “How do you repair a relationship when trust has been broken—and you know you’ll never accept their point of view?”

With pastoral care, biblical grounding, and hard-earned wisdom, Nicole unpacks the spiritual and emotional nuance of reconciliation. Drawing from Matthew 18 and the parable of the unforgiving servant, she explores what it means to truly forgive someone from the heart—and how that differs from rebuilding trust or restoring a broken relationship.

Nicole challenges the common myth that forgiveness equals relational closeness, and instead introduces a framework for discerning when and how to rebuild a relationship. Listeners will walk away with clarity, compassion, and a path forward for their most complex relational wounds.

Main Takeaways

• Forgiveness and Reconciliation are not the same: You can forgive someone fully without restoring the relationship to what it once was.

• Forgiveness is about release: Releasing the debt someone owes you doesn't mean ignoring the pain or pretending it didn’t happen.

• Trust Must Be Rebuilt: Trust after betrayal requires mutual effort—both people must be willing to rebuild from their side of the breach.

• Respect is the Minimum Requirement: You don’t need to share the same worldview to have a relationship—but both parties must be willing to listen and respect one another.

• Relationships exist on a spectrum: Not every relationship needs to be fully restored. Some may be repositioned to a more distant—but still loving—place.

• Scripture challenges us to forgive radically: Jesus’ parable in Matthew 18:21–35 underscores the magnitude of the forgiveness we've received—and the forgiveness we're called to extend.

📜 Bible Verse References

• Matthew 18:21–35 – Parable of the Unforgiving Servant

• Jeremiah 17:9 – “The heart is deceitful above all things…”

• Psalm 139:23–24 – “Search me, God, and know my heart…”

• Matthew 6:12 – “Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.”

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• Check out Nicole’s book, The Miracle Moment, for a deeper dive into relational repair and forgiveness.

• Visit nicoleunice.com for additional resources, Bible studies, and updates on the upcoming fall series.

• Share this episode with someone walking through a difficult relationship—they don’t have to walk it alone.

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In this powerful and deeply personal episode, we’re bringing you a special conversation from one of our LifeAudio partners. Host Monica Schmelter sits down with Stephanie, a breast cancer survivor whose journey from diagnosis to healing is a raw and beautiful testament to faith, resilience, and God’s sustaining grace.

Stephanie shares what it was like to hear the words, “You have cancer,” and opens up about the emotional and physical battles she faced through treatment. From her biggest fears—like telling her mom and daughter—to discovering unexpected strength through Christ, her story is filled with honesty, hope, and encouragement.

Whether you're walking through your own health challenge or supporting someone who is, this episode will remind you of the power of faith, the value of community, and the importance of not putting yourself last.

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