Coffee and Bible Time Podcast

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  Why Do I Feel Sad? You May Be Grieving Something You Haven’t Named | Nicole Langman 17.09.2026 29мин

  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 bringing it to God, healing, and moving forward. In this conversation, Ellen and licensed therapist Nicole Langman explore the often-overlooked losses that can leave us grieving even when no one has died. Together, they discuss: Why we compare our pain to others—and why we don't have toHow grief can show up as anger, guilt, shame, or even rel...
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  An Eternal Perspective For Everyday Life | Jennifer Rothschild 10.09.2026 29мин

  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 teacher and author Jennifer Rothschild—who has lived with blindness since age 15—about how the hope of eternal life shapes the way we live right now. Together, they discuss: Why heaven is more than a future promise and how it changes our lives todayCommon misconceptions Christians have about heaven and eternal lifeHow an eternal ...
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  Living Wholeheartedly for God in Every Season | Cheryl Marshall 03.09.2026 31мин

  How do you give God all of yourself when your days are filled with responsibilities, distractions, and discouragement? Cheryl Marshall joins Ellen Krause to offer an encouraging reminder from Romans 12:1-2. Faithfulness to God doesn’t require big platforms or major accomplishments—it can happen right in the middle of your ordinary life. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why God’s mercy is the foundation of wholehearted devotionWhat it means to surrender your whole self to GodThree obsta...
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  Running on Empty? What Sleep Can Teach You About Trusting God | Brett McCracken 27.08.2026 28мин

  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 God created us to rest—and what our need for sleep can teach us about surrender, trust, and dependence on Him. You’ll discover: Why sleep is a gift from God, not something to feel guilty aboutHow your need for rest can reveal your limits and desire for controlWhat science and Scripture teach us about dreamsHow sleep can become an act of...
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  Following God's Purpose For Your Life (& What the Women of Genesis Can Teach Us) | Paige Allen 20.08.2026 31мин

  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 realize? Paige Allen joins Ellen Krause on the Coffee and Bible Time Podcast to share what the women of Genesis can teach us about recognizing God’s purpose in our lives and faithfully responding to what He’s asking of us today. You’ll discover: God can work through ordinary faithfulness.Waiting isn’t wasted.You don’t have to see...
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  Why You Keep Struggling With the Same Patterns (and How Jesus Brings Healing) | Ike Miller 13.08.2026 28мин

  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 us not only in our sin and brokenness, but also in the places underneath them. You’ll learn how vulnerability can open the door to healing, what it means to “hit the wall” in your faith, and how to listen to your pain so you can begin getting to the root of what’s really going on. In this episode, we discuss: How sin can be hidin...
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  What Changes When You Stop Trying to Do It All | Kelly Kapic 06.08.2026 30мин

  Have 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 y...
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  When You're Still Hurting: How God Brings Emotional Healing | Evan Marbury 30.07.2026 30мин

  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, 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 bypa...
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  When Your Quiet Time Feels Like a Chore: How to Find Joy Again | Cara Ray 23.07.2026 30мин

  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 28мин

  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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  When You’re Searching for Purpose, Jesus Is the Answer | Jim Pellitteri 09.07.2026 27мин

  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 29мин

  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 29мин

  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 27мин

  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 22мин

  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 30мин

  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 30мин

  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 29мин

  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 31мин

  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 37мин

  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...