Coffee and Bible Time Podcast

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  Why Your Quiet Time Feels Like a Chore (and How to Find Joy Again) | Cara Ray 23.07.2026 30min

  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 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 r...
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  How to Be Faithful Where God Has Placed You | Jim Pellitteri 16.07.2026 28min

  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 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 ca...
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  How God Heals the Wounds You Still Carry | Jim Pellitteri 09.07.2026 27min

  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 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 sourc...
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  Afraid to Share Your Faith? Simple Ways to Start Conversations About Jesus | Peyton Jones 02.07.2026 29min

  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 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 i...
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  Waiting on God? Here's How He's Growing You | Taylor Mitchell 25.06.2026 29min

  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 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: &nbs...
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  How Heaven Gives Hope When Life Feels Hard | Randy Kay 18.06.2026 26min

  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 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: &n...
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  Staying Faithful to God When Following Him Costs You | Anne Wilson 11.06.2026 22min

  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 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 Chri...
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  When God Feels Far Away: Holding On Through Suffering | Amy Loflin 04.06.2026 29min

  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 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 G...
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  How to Love Reading Your Bible Again | Amanda Bible Williams 28.05.2026 29min

  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 Krause and Amanda Bible Williams discuss: how to stay consistent in Bible reading (without perfectionism) what to do when scripture feels intimidating or overwhelming practical ways to engage more deeply with God’s Word Why Bible journaling can be a helpful practice (even if you’re not a journaler) Wh...
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  How to Find Peace When Life Feels Out of Control (A Walk Through Psalm 23) | Taylor Mitchell 21.05.2026 29min

  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 23 paints a picture of a Shepherd who leads, protects, and stays near even in the hardest seasons of life. Together, they talk about: what it means that the Lord is our Shepherd when life feels out of control why anxiety often comes from our desire for control and certainty how God invites us into real rest&n...
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  Where Is God When Life Falls Apart? | Victoria Arlen 14.05.2026 30min

  Paralympic athlete Victoria Arlen shares her extraordinary testimony of surviving a rare neurological illness—and the hidden mental health battle that followed her miracle recovery. Through honest conversation and biblical encouragement, Ellen and Victoria explore: how God meets us in suffering, why Christians don’t have to hide emotional pain, the importance of therapy and safe support, and how Scripture anchors us in seasons of fear and uncertainty.&nb...
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  Did Purity Culture Leave You Feeling Ashamed? | Dannah Gresh 07.05.2026 37min

  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 right, where it fell short, and how we can move forward with both truth and grace. If you’ve ever struggled with shame, questioned your past, or wondered how to talk to your kids about these topics, this conversation will help. 💌 Don't miss an episode! Subscribe here to get a monthly roundup of all the conversations you missed...
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  What to Pray When You Don't Know What to Say | Traci Crowley 30.04.2026 36min

  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 with Psalms can completely transform your prayer life—giving you words when you feel stuck and helping you reconnect with God in a simple, meaningful way. 💌 Don't miss an episode! Subscribe here to get a monthly roundup of all the conversations you missed. Praying the Bible by Donald S. Whitney Scripture referenced: Psal...
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  What If God Isn't Disappointed With You? | Janel Breitenstein 23.04.2026 37min

  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 episode, Ellen and Janel unpack the difference between worldly guilt and true, biblical repentance. They share how God meets us with kindness in our worst moments—and how that kindness actually leads to lasting transformation. 💌 Don't miss an episode! Subscribe here to get a monthly roundup of all the conversations you missed. ...
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  What If God Called You to Wait? | Pastor Franz Lüttmann 16.04.2026 36min

  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 still working—even when you can’t see it. 💌 Don't miss an episode! Subscribe here to get a monthly roundup of all the conversations you missed. Download our free devotional, When Life Doesn't Look Like You Thought It Would Scripture referenced: Luke 1:34-38Genesis 37-50Philippians 3:13-142 Timothy 4:7Isaiah 6:8-13Acts...
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  What The Bible Teaches Us About Failure and Grace | Taylor Mitchell 09.04.2026 36min

  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 peace in the middle of fear, stress, and regret—and how you can too. Want to study the Psalms with us? Join the Coffee and Bible Time Community! 💌 Don't miss an episode! Subscribe here to get a monthly roundup of all the conversations you missed. Scripture referenced: Psalm 32 Samuel 11-15Genesis 3Romans 8:38-39Revelati...
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  What If God's Plan Looks Nothing Like Yours? | Laurie Polich Short 02.04.2026 37min

  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 unexpected detours. Join Ellen and Laurie as they discuss: Recognizing God's patterns of action in our livesBiblical stories that demonstrate God's faithfulness, even in uncertaintyPractical exercises for spiritual growth 💌 Don't miss an episode! Subscribe here to get a monthly roundup of all the conversations you missed.&nb...
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  Feeling Far From God? Here’s How to Come Back | Lisa Whittle 26.03.2026 30min

  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 help you reconnect with God in your everyday life. You’ll learn: How to return to God without shame or pressure Small daily practices that reignite your faith How Bible study, journaling, and community lead to real spiritual renewalCheck out Lisa's new Bible study, Come Back to God: Letting Go of What's K...
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  When the Man You Love Is Struggling Emotionally | Trey Tucker 19.03.2026 36min

  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, Scripture-based insight into what men are really struggling with and how to: Support them without trying to fix them Speak encouragement that actually lands Create space for honesty, vulnerability, and growth💌 Don't miss an episode! Subscribe here to get a monthly roundup of all the conversations you missed.&nb...
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  Why You've Stopped Spending Time With God (& How To Start Again) | Hosanna Wong 12.03.2026 46min

  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 Krause is joined by Hosanna Wong to discuss how our unique personalities and seasons of life offer distinct ways to connect with God—without requiring a schedule overhaul. Get your copy of Uncomplicate It: Permission to Enjoy God in Your Unique Way! 💌 Loving what you hear? Subscribe here to get a monthly roundup of all ou...