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Coffee and Bible Time Podcast
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.
Episodes
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Extra Grace Required: How to Love Difficult People | Dr. Winfred Neely
Loving others is easy—until someone hurts us, challenges us, or tests our patience. How do we respond with Christlike love when we just don't feel it? In this…
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Does the Old Testament Feel Hard to Understand? Start Here | Tammy Priest
Leviticus. Exodus. Deuteronomy. What if these books became a source of wonder and worship instead of frustration and confusion? In this episode of the Coffee…
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How to Break Free From Fear (& Find Courage in God) | Jess Connolly
You don't have to stop feeling scared to make a faithful choice. Learn how to stop letting fear call the shots and find courage in God's presence, even when…
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You Don't Have to Earn God's Love (Here's How to Stop Trying) | Stasi Eldredge
What if your relationship with God became less about trying hard, and more about receiving His love? In this episode, Ellen talks with Stasi Eldredge about…
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What to Do When God Isn't Answering Your Prayers | Kaci Nicole Harlow
You’ve prayed about it for months, maybe even years, and you’re starting to wonder if it's time to give up hope. We've been there too. In this episode, Ellen…
Coffee and Bible Time PodcastWhat If You Could Fall in Love With God's Word Again? | Ashley Armijo
Do you want to grow closer to God...but aren’t sure how to get more from your Bible study? In this episode, Ellen and Ashley dive into Psalm 119 and explore…
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The Losses No One Talks About (and How to Let Yourself Grieve) | Nicole Langman
Sudden sadness. Bursts of irritability. If that sounds familiar, you may be carrying grief you haven't recognized—and naming it is the first step toward…
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How an Eternal Perspective Changes the Way You Live Today | Jennifer Rothschild
When life gets hard, the Bible doesn't give us easy comfort...it points us to eternity. Here's why that matters. In this episode, Ellen Krause talks with Bible…
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How to Stay Faithful to God in Every Season of Life | Cheryl Marshall
How do you give God all of yourself when your days are filled with responsibilities, distractions, and discouragement? Cheryl Marshall joins Ellen Krause to…
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Always Tired? What Sleep Can Teach You About Trusting God | Brett McCracken
What if your exhaustion is revealing something deeper about you? The Gospel Coalition's Brett McCracken joins Ellen Krause to offer a fresh perspective on why…
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Following God's Purpose For Your Life (& What the Women of Genesis Can Teach Us) | Paige Allen
What if the things you’re doing every day—your work, your responsibilities, your relationships, even the parts no one else sees—matter far more than you…
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Why You Keep Struggling With the Same Patterns (and How Jesus Brings Healing) | Ike Miller
Why do we keep struggling with the same things—even when we genuinely want to change? Ellen Krause is joined by Pastor Ike Miller to talk about how Jesus meets…
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What If You Weren't Meant to Do It All? | Kelly Kapic
Have you been trying to carry more than God ever intended? So many Christian women feel overwhelmed by endless responsibilities, constant pressure, and the…
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When You're Still Hurting: How God Brings Emotional Healing | Evan Marbury
Many 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…
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How to Stop Treating Your Quiet Time Like a Chore | Cara Ray
Do 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…
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Are You Being Faithful Where God Has Placed You? | Jim Pellitteri
Have you ever wondered if your everyday life truly matters for God’s kingdom? In this encouraging conversation, Jim Pellitteri shares how his relationship with…
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When You’re Searching for Purpose, Jesus Is the Answer | Jim Pellitteri
In 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…
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Afraid to Share Your Faith? Simple Ways to Start Conversations About Jesus | Peyton Jones
Have 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…
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Waiting on God? Here's How He's Growing You | Taylor Mitchell
What 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…
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How Heaven Gives Hope When Life Feels Hard | Randy Kay
What 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…
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Staying Faithful to God When Following Him Costs You | Anne Wilson
What 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…
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When God Feels Far Away: Holding On Through Suffering | Amy Loflin
When 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…
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How to Love Reading Your Bible Again | Amanda Bible Williams
If you’ve ever felt intimidated by the Bible, inconsistent in your quiet time, or unsure how to truly enjoy reading scripture, this is where to start. Ellen…
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How to Find Peace When Life Feels Out of Control (A Walk Through Psalm 23) | Taylor Mitchell
Taylor joins Ellen to walk through one of the most beloved passages in Scripture—Psalm 23. From “green pastures” to “the valley of the shadow of death,” Psalm…
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Where Is God When Life Falls Apart? | Victoria Arlen
Paralympic athlete Victoria Arlen shares her extraordinary testimony of surviving a rare neurological illness—and the hidden mental health battle that followed…
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Did Purity Culture Leave You Feeling Ashamed? | Dannah Gresh
A conversation about shame, freedom, and the long-term impact of purity culture. Ellen Krause is joined by Dannah Gresh to discuss what purity teaching got…
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How to Pray When You Don't Have the Words | Traci Crowley
If prayer feels hard right now, you might not need better words...just an open Bible. Today, Ellen talks with longtime friend Traci Crowley about how praying…
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What If God Isn't Disappointed With You? | Janel Breitenstein
Guilt is heavy. And it’s easy to believe that if you just feel bad enough, you’ll finally change. But what if that’s not what God is asking of you? In this…
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What If God Called You to Wait? | Pastor Franz Lüttmann
Sometimes obedience looks like standing still. Whether you’re in a season of waiting, confusion, or simple obedience, this episode will remind you that God is…
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What The Bible Teaches Us About Failure and Grace | Taylor Mitchell
Taylor and Ellen talk about how to find peace in God when your circumstances feel out of control. Through Psalm 3, we walk through how David experienced real…
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What If God's Plan Looks Nothing Like Yours? | Laurie Polich Short
How do we trust God when life disappoints us? Laurie Polich Short shares powerful insights on living by faith—even when doors close, plans shift, or life takes…
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Feeling Far From God? Here’s How to Come Back | Lisa Whittle
Do you feel distant from God—and aren’t sure how to fix it? Lisa Whittle joins Ellen to share a simple, Scripture-based framework—Remember, Repent, Repeat—to…
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When the Man You Love Is Struggling Emotionally | Trey Tucker
We're unpacking the hidden mental and emotional burdens men carry—and how women can support them in a way that actually helps. Trey Tucker shares practical…
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Why You've Stopped Spending Time With God (& How To Start Again) | Hosanna Wong
What if your responsibilities and habits weren't obstacles to your quiet time...but an opportunity to experience God's presence in real, meaningful ways? Ellen…
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How to Keep Going In Hard Times: A Testimony About Postpartum Depression | Christine D'Clario
Christine D’Clario shares her journey through a dark season of mental and emotional crisis after she gave birth to her second baby—and how God met her there…
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Feeling Not Good Enough? What God Says About Your Worth | Ashleigh Brophy
In today’s culture, appearance matters more than ever. From social media to fashion to aging, Christian women are constantly told what to look like, what to…
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When You Feel Stuck and Unmotivated: Where God Meets You | Taylor Mitchell
Have you ever been in a place where you felt stuck? We have. Today we're talking about how to get out of the rut—whether it's emotional, mental, or spiritual…
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What to Pray When You’re Waiting for Marriage | Christian Bevere
Dating as a Christian can be exhausting— especially when you’ve done everything “right,” but are still waiting on prayers that seem to have gone unheard…
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Faithful With Little: Walking With God in the Ordinary | Cynthia Yanof
As counterintuitive as it seems, it's the small, inconvenient choices that shape our faith over time. Ellen and Cynthia explore how a steady, ordinary walk…
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How to Go to God (Even When You Sin) | Nathan Clarkson
Do you ever feel like you need to fix yourself before God can love you? Here's what it actually looks like to let God into your mess instead of hiding it…
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What to Do When Your Faith Feels Like It’s Fading | Andrew Osenga
What if staying with Jesus isn’t about feeling more—but remembering better? Worship leader, songwriter, and Christian music producer Andrew Osenga shares his…
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John 4: Experiencing God’s Grace When You’ve Messed Up | Taylor Mitchell
Jesus meets us in our loneliness, shame, and longing for validation. Ellen and Taylor dive into the powerful story of the woman at the well. Together, they…
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How to Hold On To God in Grief | Amber Smith
After the tragic death of her 3-year-old son River in 2019, Amber Smith began a journey through "the valley of the shadow of death" that led her to experience…
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How to Start Reading the Bible (and Keep Going) | Taylor Mitchell
Have you ever started reading the Bible with good intentions of consistency, only to fall behind, feel discouraged, and give up? You’re not alone. Today Ellen…
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Consider the Sparrows: Following God's Plan For Our Lives | Bob Page
God is with you—even in life’s hardest moments. Retired Air Force chaplain Bob Page shares powerful stories of hope, presence, and transformation, reminding…
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Jesus' Comfort When You're Tired of Being Strong | Sherri Hughes-Gragg
When you’re exhausted, hurting, and still trying to hold everything together… where does Jesus meet you? Today, Ellen is joined by Sherri Hughes-Gragg to talk…
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How to Slow Down and Hear God Again | Sylvie Vanhoozer
What if Jesus isn't found in big, dramatic moments—but in the quiet, ordinary places you tend to overlook? In this episode, botanical artist and author Sylvie…
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How to Forgive Someone Who Deeply Hurt You | Christina Daniels
How can you find healing from a broken relationship? In this episode, Christina Daniels joins us to explore how to recognize unhealthy patterns, set…
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From Bitter to Blessed: Ruth’s Story of Redemption | Laura Piraino
When the seasons of life leave you weary, the story of Ruth invites you to the table. We're exploring one of Scripture's most moving narratives, guided by…
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How to Learn to Love God’s Word | Faith Womack
Understanding Scripture doesn’t have to feel confusing, dull, or out of reach. In this episode, Faith Womack invites us to rethink how we read the Bible—not as…
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How God's Love Frees Us to Love Others (Before They Get Their Act Together) | Oghosa Iyamu
God's love welcomes you just as you are. In this episode, Ellen talks with Bible teacher Oghosa Iyamu about the impartiality of God’s love and how…
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My Redeemer Lives: How God Heals Our Broken Pieces | Nicole C. Mullen
When life feels too broken to fix, God’s grace steps in to redeem what’s been lost. Dove-Award winner Nicole C. Mullen joins us to share how God turned her…
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Letting Jesus Transform Your Mornings | Tara Beth Leach
Tara Beth never considered herself a morning person. But when a winter storm trapped her inside a dark cloud of grief and depression, God met her in the early…
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Why You’re Not Seeing the Fruit of the Spirit (And What to Do About It) | Ava Pennington
The fruit of the Spirit can sound beautiful—but feel out of reach. Ava Pennington shares her journey through spiritual drought and anxiety to true…
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How to Trust God After Miscarriage and Heartbreak | Emily Jackson
Sometimes the only thing you can do during profound loss is hold on tight to God. Ellen sits down with Emily Jackson to hear about her ongoing journey through…
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How Trusting God's Plan Changes Everything | Jaime Jamgochian
Waiting on God isn't wasted time. We sit down with Dove Award–nominated worship leader and new author Jaime Jamgochian to talk about what it truly means to…
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Parenting with Peace, Purpose, and (Way) Less Pressure | Jessica Smartt
What if the key to a more peaceful family life isn’t doing more, but choosing less—and choosing it on purpose? Author and homeschool mom Jessica Smartt joins…
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Overwhelmed & Grateful: Giving God Your Complex Emotions | Jillian Benfield
What does it mean to live truthfully with complex emotions? Author Jillian Benfield joins us to share how parenting two medically complex children led her to…
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More Than Enough: John 6:1-15 & The Feeding of the 5,000 | Taylor Krause
What happens when you take the little you have and place it in the hands of Jesus? The impossible becomes possible. Ellen and Taylor unpack the miracle of…
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Healing Childhood Wounds: What Actually Helps You Move Forward | John Trent & Kari Trent Stageberg
What happens when the love and emotional safety we needed as children wasn’t there? Ellen is joined by Dr. John Trent and Kari Trent Stageberg to talk about a…