Welcome to this week’s episode of the Understanding Daniel Podcast, where we unpack the ancient book of Daniel and discover how its timeless truths speak to our lives today.

Your host, Peter Englert of Browncroft Community Church, sits down with author and speaker Paul Kim, author of the new Gospel‑Centered Life in the Bible study on Daniel. Together they explore why this “mysterious” portion of Scripture isn’t just a collection of bizarre visions, but a powerful reminder that God is sovereign, Jesus has already won, and suffering has an expiration date.

From the unsettling “second half” of Daniel—full of lions’ dens, celestial battles, and prophetic kingdoms—to the everyday choices of prayer, humility, and resisting pride, the conversation moves from academic insight to everyday application. They discuss how the book challenges both the complacent and the “conspiracy‑thinking” crowd, how to guard against the comforts of our modern Babylon, and why the gospel, not our own effort, is the only real foundation.

The episode also offers concrete takeaways: cultivating a prayer life like Daniel’s, standing firm in a culture that tells us we’re “home,” and living out the gospel’s “good news” in work, family, and community. Whether you’re a pastor, small‑group leader, or simply curious about what Daniel can teach you today, this conversation equips you to “go your way, live for Jesus, and stand firm in the kingdom.”

Ready to dive in? Hit play and discover how Daniel’s ancient story becomes your roadmap for today’s world.