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What if the story of Daniel wasn't just ancient prophecy—but a high-stakes tale of spiritual warfare, forbidden training, and unwavering faith in the heart of enemy territory?Bestselling author and Hollywood screenwriter **Brian Godawa** returns to *The Ryan Files* to discuss his latest novel, *Daniel: Exile in Babylon* (Part 1 of the Daniel Trilogy in the *Chronicles of the Watchers* series). In this deep-dive conversation, Brian unpacks:- How young Daniel and his friends navigate the Babylonian "House of the Tablet"—a school of scribes, astrologers, and magi that feels like "Harry Potter meets the Bible"- The divine council worldview, principalities and powers (like the Prince of Persia and Prince of Greece), and the unseen spiritual battles mirroring earthly empires- Fresh historical and biblical research: Was Daniel a eunuch? The real meaning of Babylonian astrology and omens, the Star of Bethlehem connection, and why liberal scholars attack the book of Daniel- Bringing the exile, prophets like Jeremiah, and the fall of Jerusalem to vivid life—with romance, action, and supernatural intrigue- How God sovereignly rules over nations while caring for "the little people"If you've only known Daniel from flannel-graph Sunday school stories (lions' den, fiery furnace), this episode will blow your mind with the bigger picture of spiritual warfare shaping human history.Grab *Daniel: Exile in Babylon* on Amazon (ebook, paperback, hardcover, audiobook narrated by the author). Check out the free cast of characters visuals and bonus research booklet at godawa.com.Subscribe for more mind-blowing conversations on faith, worldviews, and storytelling. Drop your thoughts: What's one thing from the Book of Daniel that always fascinated (or confused) you?#DanielInBabylon #SpiritualWarfare #ChroniclesOfTheWatchers #BrianGodawa #BiblePodcast