Darius’s Decree vs. Daniel’s Prayer: The Lions’ Den w/ Matt Hepner

Daniel 6—aka the lions’ den chapter—comes alive in this straight-Bible study with Matt Hepner (The Standard Coffee Shop). We unpack Darius’s decree, why Daniel kept praying with the windows open, and what “an excellent spirit” really means for believers now. We also kick around Sabbath vs. Sunday, law vs. grace, and how Daniel’s public courage maps onto modern power games.
In this episode:
Daniel 6: the setup, the trap, the lions’ den, and the king’s sleepless night

“Excellent spirit” = spirit-led life (not vibes or emotions)

Sabbath/rest, feast days, and Christian freedom (Col 2)

Medes & Persians: why Darius’s law “couldn’t be changed”

Aftermath: Darius’s new decree honoring Daniel’s God (and why that matters)
Matt Hepner — owner, The Standard Coffee Shop (Lady Lake, FL)

Matt’s shop on Instagram: @thestandardclcl (The Standard CLCL)
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Brass Knuckles: the abyss looks back

00:00 Introduction and Opening Remarks
01:17 Guest Introduction and Casual Banter
03:50 Bible Study Begins: The Sabbath Discussion
09:03 Personal Stories and Reflections
16:48 Deep Dive into Faith and Spirituality
32:20 Workplace Conversations and Jesus
32:34 Rapper's Nike Deal and Jesus
32:53 Astral Experiences and Nancy
33:09 Biblical Passages and Coffee Shop Conversations
33:47 Conspiracies and Biblical Lens
34:16 Time Travel and Biblical Figures
34:49 Daniel's Faith and the Lion's Den
38:12 King Darius and Daniel's Deliverance
50:21 Modern Parallels and Political Observations
53:44 Daniel's Story and Reflections
01:00:44 Viewer Interactions and Show Dynamics
01:05:32 Discussion on Biblical Stories and Interpretations
01:05:43 Daniel's Faith and Divine Protection
01:06:36 Peter's Stories and Lessons
01:08:03 Debate on the Movie Avatar
01:12:29 The Importance of Prayer and Authority
01:18:48 Accusations and Consequences
01:27:00 Daniel's Dream and Prophetic Visions
01:43:45 Speculating on America's Future
01:43:54 The Fourth Beast and America's Fall
01:44:28 Historical Analogies and Modern Implications
01:45:40 Spiritual Warfare and Modern America
01:46:28 Entities and Influences in America
01:47:57 The Illusion of a Christian Nation
01:48:20 Generational Differences in Faith
01:51:06 The Role of Scripture in Modern Times
01:56:01 The Concept of Time Travel in Scripture
01:59:30 The Fourth Beast and Modern Technology
02:00:49 The Wearing Down of the Saints
02:17:45 The Importance of Play and Childlike Faith
02:21:43 Embracing Childlike Fun
02:21:48 Shooting Plans and Coin Boy
02:22:01 Finding New Hobbies
02:22:11 River Adventures and Sickness
02:22:23 Defending Against Water Phobia
02:23:08 Biblical Discussions and Interpretations
02:24:37 Archetypes and Societal Roles
02:25:23 Conspiracy Theories and Forgiveness
02:26:01 End Times and Kingdoms
02:29:47 Church and Community Support
02:43:20 The Role of Pastors and Church Models
02:52:58 Final Reflections and Life Purpose