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Coffee and Bible Time Podcast
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Join host Ellen Krause—co-creator of Coffee and Bible Time—as she sits down with authors, pastors, theologians, and everyday believers to explore Scripture, identity, relationships, and how to truly keep Jesus at the center of it all. Whether you're just starting your faith journey or looking to go deeper, this podcast is a space to learn, be encouraged, and draw closer to Christ.
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Feeling Overwhelmed? God Never Asked You to Carry It All | Kelly Kapic
2d ago00:30:21Tap to summarizeHave you been trying to carry more than God ever intended? So many Christian women feel overwhelmed by endless responsibilities, constant pressure, and the guilt of never quite measuring up.In this encouraging conversation, Ellen Krause is joined by theologian and author Kelly Kapic to learn how how embracing our God-given limits can lead to greater freedom, deeper trust in Christ, and lasting peace.Plus, we're giving away a copy of Kelly Kapic's new book! Enter by leaving a comment and your email address through this link.In this episode, you'll learn:Why so many Christian women feel overwhelmedWhat God really expects of you each dayHow to rest without feeling guiltyThe biblical purpose of our God-given limitsPractical ways to slow down and trust God moreWhy your worth isn't based on how much you accomplishYou Were Never Meant to Do It All: A 40-Day Devotional on the Goodness of Being Human by Kelly KapicScripture referenced:Genesis 1About Kelly Kapic:KellyKapic.comKelly's favorite Bible study tools:Large print ESV | Multicolor pen | Highlighters | YouVersion | Accordance | Logos (get a free trial here!)💌 Send Us Fan Mail!💌 CLICK HERE TO SEND FAN MAILGrow deeper in your love and understanding of God's word with The Courage For Life Study Bible! Discover more at CourageForLifeBible.com.Support the showYouTube channel ☕ Instagram Some of the links in this episode may be affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Transcribe →Why You're Still Hurting (and How God Heals) | Evan Marbury
1w ago00:30:42Tap to summarizeMany of us don't realize how deeply trauma shapes our relationships, view of God, and everyday reactions. Past wounds can leave us feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward—but healing is possible through Christ.In this episode, Ellen talks with pastor and licensed therapist Dr. Evan Marbury. Together, they discuss why healing often takes more than time, how lament becomes part of God's healing work, and what it means to pursue emotional healing without ignoring pain or bypassing it with easy answers.You'll learn:What trauma is—and how it's different from ordinary painWhy some wounds don't heal with time aloneHow Scripture speaks to trauma, grief, and emotional healingThe role of lament in emotional healingHow to care well for someone carrying deep emotional painWhen seeking professional counseling can be a wise next stepHow God meets us with compassion, truth, and hope. Whether you're carrying wounds of your own or walking alongside someone who is hurting, this conversation will encourage you to move toward healing, wholeness, and deeper trust in God.Understanding Trauma and Resilience: A Guide for Counselors, Caregivers, and Ministers by Evan MarburyScripture referenced:Luke 10:25-37 | John 5:1-15 | Psalm 13 | Romans 15:13Resources:EvanMarbury.com | ESV | Journal | Logos (get a free trial here!) | Blue Letter Bible💌 CLICK HERE TO SEND FAN MAILGrow deeper in your love and understanding of God's word with The Courage For Life Study Bible! Discover more at CourageForLifeBible.com.Support the showYouTube channel ☕ Instagram Some of the links in this episode may be affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Transcribe →Why Your Quiet Time Feels Like a Chore (and How to Find Joy Again) | Cara Ray
2w ago00:30:29Tap to summarizeDo you ever open your Bible feeling more obligated than excited? In this episode, Ellen Krause talks with Cara Ray about how to move beyond checking a box and rediscover the joy of meeting with God. If your quiet time has felt dry, rushed, or like another task on your to-do list, this conversation will encourage you.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why Bible reading can start to feel like a duty instead of a delightHow God uses discipline to lead us into deeper joyWhat it means to find rest and renewal in God’s WordHow understanding your identity in Christ changes your relationship with HimWhether you’re feeling spiritually tired or simply longing for a deeper connection with God, this episode will remind you that His Word is a gift.Check out Cara's book, The Pursuit of Holy Leisure!Resources:Celebration of Discipline | Union with Christ | John MacArthur Study Bible | College ruled spiral notebook | ESV Bible journaling notebooks | Bible Gateway | Blue Letter Bible | Precept AustinAbout Cara Ray:Cara-Ray.com | MyWritersBloc.com | @pursuingotiumsanctumScripture referenced:1 Corinthians 10:31 | Psalm 139:23-24 | Ephesians 1:3-14 | Matthew 11:28-30 💌 Loving what you hear? Subscribe here to get a monthly roundup of all our newest episodes. 💌 CLICK HERE TO SEND FAN MAILGrow deeper in your love and understanding of God's word with The Courage For Life Study Bible! Discover more at CourageForLifeBible.com.Support the showYouTube channel ☕ Instagram Some of the links in this episode may be affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Transcribe →How to Be Faithful Where God Has Placed You | Jim Pellitteri
3w ago00:28:41Tap to summarizeHave you ever wondered if your everyday life truly matters for God’s kingdom? In this encouraging conversation, Jim Pellitteri shares how his relationship with Jesus transformed the way he saw his work, relationships, and opportunities to serve others.In this episode, you’ll hear:How God can use you right where you are—even in ordinary places and conversationsWhy your availability matters more than your abilityHow Jim learned to see his workplace as a mission fieldWhy the way we love and care for people can point others to JesusHow to share your faith with humility, truth, and graceYour life may be more of a ministry than you realize.Scripture referenced:Psalm 139 | Ephesians 4:15 | Jeremiah 29:11-13Resources mentioned:NLT | NIV | ESV | Sermon 1 (Michael Youssef) | Sermon 2 (Chris Hodges) 💌 Loving what you hear? Subscribe here to get a monthly roundup of all our newest episodes. 💌 CLICK HERE TO SEND FAN MAILGrow deeper in your love and understanding of God's word with The Courage For Life Study Bible! Discover more at CourageForLifeBible.com.Support the showYouTube channel ☕ Instagram Some of the links in this episode may be affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Transcribe →When You’re Searching for Purpose, Jesus Is the Answer | Jim Pellitteri
Jul 900:27:18Tap to summarizeIn this powerful episode, firefighter Jim Pellitteri shares how God met him in the middle of suffering, transformed his story, and became the Father he always needed.Jim’s journey is a reminder that no past is too broken for God to redeem and no wound is too deep for His healing.In this episode, you’ll hear:How God pursued Jim through years of pain, loneliness, and searchingThe moment Jim encountered the love of Jesus and found true peaceHow God became his family, his Father, and his source of belongingEncouragement for anyone longing to see God redeem their storyScripture referenced:Romans 8:31-39 💌 Loving what you hear? Subscribe here to get a monthly roundup of all our newest episodes. 💌 CLICK HERE TO SEND FAN MAILGrow deeper in your love and understanding of God's word with The Courage For Life Study Bible! Discover more at CourageForLifeBible.com.Support the showYouTube channel ☕ Instagram Some of the links in this episode may be affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Transcribe →Afraid to Share Your Faith? Simple Ways to Start Conversations About Jesus | Peyton Jones
Jul 200:29:44Tap to summarizeHave you ever wanted to share your faith but felt nervous about saying the wrong thing, making a conversation awkward, or not knowing where to begin?In this episode, Peyton Jones shares how everyday conversations and ordinary relationships can become opportunities to point people to Jesus. You don’t need to have the perfect words, a bold personality, or years of experience—you can start right where God has placed you.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why many Christians feel intimidated when it comes to sharing their faithHow Jesus modeled a simple, relational approach to making disciplesHow to start natural conversations about God without forcing themWhy your personality and experience don’t disqualify youPractical steps for confidently living out your faith every dayLearn more about Discipology and download the free app here!Scripture referenced:Acts 20:34 | Matthew 28:18-30 | John 1:35-2:12 | Luke 4:43 | Mark 3:13-15 | Matthew 14-15 | Mark 9:14-29 | Luke 9:54, Mark 3:17 | Luke 5:8 | John 1:45-51 | Acts 9:1-19, 22:1-21, 26:9-23About Peyton Jones:Discipology.com | Discipology: The Art and Science of Making Disciples | Companion Journal | Through The Word appPeyton's Bible study tools:Wide Margin ESV | Wide Margin NIV | Fine Point Pen | Interleaved Bible | BibleGateway.com 💌 Loving what you hear? Subscribe here to get a monthly roundup of all our newest episodes. 💌 CLICK HERE TO SEND FAN MAILGrow deeper in your love and understanding of God's word with The Courage For Life Study Bible! Discover more at CourageForLifeBible.com.Support the showYouTube channel ☕ Instagram Some of the links in this episode may be affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Transcribe →Waiting on God? Here's How He's Growing You | Taylor Mitchell
Jun 2500:29:10Tap to summarizeWhat if waiting isn’t wasted time—but the very place God is shaping you most?In this episode of Coffee and Bible Time, we talk about what it looks like to stay faithful while trusting in God’s timing, especially when life feels unclear or delayed. Waiting is often misunderstood as inactivity, but Scripture shows us it is a season of active faith, emotional honesty, and daily obedience.We discuss how to walk through waiting with wisdom, peace, and perspective.In this episode, we cover: Why biblical waiting is active, not passive How to process emotions during uncertain seasons Taking the “next God-honoring step” The role of wise counsel and community Surrendering outcomes to God Finding peace in trusting in God’s timing Scripture referenced:Psalm 27:14 | Psalm 130:5 | Isaiah 40:31 | Psalm 119:105 | He is the potter, we are the clay | Philippians 4:6 | James 1:5 | Proverbs 15:22 | Colossians 1:16 | Romans 8:28Reflection questions:1. Am I actively trusting God or am I merely enduring the waiting? 2. What is the next obvious God honoring step that I can take today?3. Am I seeking God through prayer? Am I seeking God through scripture?4. Have I sought wise counsel from mature believers?5. Am I trusting and surrendering the outcome to the Lord?💌 CLICK HERE TO SEND FAN MAILGrow deeper in your love and understanding of God's word with The Courage For Life Study Bible! Discover more at CourageForLifeBible.com.Support the showYouTube channel ☕ Instagram Some of the links in this episode may be affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Transcribe →How Heaven Gives Hope When Life Feels Hard | Randy Kay
Jun 1800:26:56Tap to summarizeWhat happens after we die? What does Scripture actually say about heaven and eternity—and how should that shape the way we live today?In this episode of Coffee and Bible Time, Ellen Krause talks with Randy Kay about heaven, eternity, and near-death experiences.This conversation includes discussion of Randy’s personal near-death experience, as well as a broader reflection on what the Bible teaches about life after death, grief, and the hope Christians have in Christ.Together, we discuss: what the Bible teaches about heaven and eternal life how Christians can think about near-death experiences how the hope of eternity brings comfort in grief what it means to live with an eternal perspective in everyday life This episode may be especially meaningful if you are processing grief, wondering about heaven, or seeking a biblical perspective on eternity.Heaven Encounters: 140 Near-Death Experiences Revealing the AfterlifeScripture referenced:Phillipians 1:23 | Philippians 3:20 | 2 Corinthians 12:2-4 | Acts 14:19-20 | Acts 7:54-60 | Luke 16:19-31 | Matthew 17:1-8 | 2 Corinthians 5:10 | Colossians 3:23 | Matthew 6:20About Randy Kay:RandyKay.org | @HeavenEncounterswithRandyKayRandy's Bible study tools:NIV | KJV | Notebook | BibleStudyTools.com💌 CLICK HERE TO SEND FAN MAILGrow deeper in your love and understanding of God's word with The Courage For Life Study Bible! Discover more at CourageForLifeBible.com.Support the showYouTube channel ☕ Instagram Some of the links in this episode may be affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Transcribe →Staying Faithful to God When Following Him Costs You | Anne Wilson
Jun 1100:22:31Tap to summarizeWhat does it look like to choose following Jesus over people-pleasing? Ellen Krause sits down with Christian country singer Anne Wilson to talk about what it really looks like to follow Jesus—even when it costs something. Together, they explore: what it means to live for Jesus instead of peoplehow to handle rejection for your faithchoosing obedience over comfortAnne also opens up about burnout, the importance of rest, and staying grounded in a personal relationship with Christ.This episode will encourage you to boldly follow Jesus in every season.Check out Anne Wilson's new book, Rebel: Following Jesus When the World Walks the Other WayScripture referenced:John 15:18-25 | Exodus 20:8-11 | John 14:6💌 Loving what you hear? Subscribe here to get a monthly roundup of all our newest episodes. About Anne Wilson:AnneWilsonOfficial.com | @annewilsonmusicAnne's Bible study tools:ESV Journaling Bible | The Message | YouVersion Bible App💌 CLICK HERE TO SEND FAN MAILSupport the showYouTube channel ☕ Instagram Some of the links in this episode may be affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Transcribe →When God Feels Far Away: Holding On Through Suffering | Amy Loflin
Jun 400:30:00Tap to summarizeWhen you're living through a period of suffering, grief, or unanswered questions, trusting that God is still working for your good can seem unbelievable.In this conversation, Ellen sits down with Amy Loflin from Echo Joy Collective to discuss how suffering can shape our view of God, what it looks like to hold on to faith when life doesn't make sense, and how Jesus meets us in the middle of our pain.Together, they discuss: the lies suffering can make us believe about Godhow to trust God when He feels distant or silentwhat the bleeding woman in Luke 8 teaches us about faith and healingpractical ways to meet with God during difficult seasonshow suffering can deepen our dependence on ChristWhether you're facing loss, doubt, chronic pain, or grief, our prayer is that this episode reminds you that God is near, trustworthy, and present even in the midst of suffering.Read Amy's book: A Story Worth Living: Reclaim Your Confidence, Purpose, and PeaceScripture referenced:Romans 8:28 | Luke 8:40-48 | Leviticus 13:45-46 | Psalm 42:7 💌 Don't miss an episode! Subscribe here to get a monthly roundup of all the conversations you missed. About Amy:EchoJoyCollective.com | @echojoycollectiveAmy's Bible study tools:One Step Closer Bible (NLT) | Spiral-bound journal | Mechanical pencils | YouVersion Bible App | Blue Letter Bible💌 CLICK HERE TO SEND FAN MAILGrow deeper in your love and understanding of God's word with The Courage For Life Study Bible! Discover more at CourageForLifeBible.com.Support the showYouTube channel ☕ Instagram Some of the links in this episode may be affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
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