

Coffee and Bible Time Podcast
Coffee and Bible Time
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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Aug 31, 2023 • 48min
Empowering Parenthood: Navigating Worry and Anxiety with Expert Insights | Sissy Goff
The rate of anxiety is growing significantly among our children today. The thing about anxiety is it has an amazing ability to spread. If a parent has anxiety, it is likely their children will also have anxiety. In today’s cultural climate, parents have much to be anxious about! So, how do we, as parents, turn the tide of worry and anxiety, and instead model confidence and bravery to our children? Well, our guest today, licensed counselor and author, Sissy Goff is here to discuss this topic in greater detail, to offer us practical tools, and to remind us of the hope we can have when we put our trust in God. Sissy's Book & Contact InfoBook: The Worry-Free ParentWorkbook: The Worry-Free ParentWebsite: raisingboysandgirls.comIG: @sissygoffSissy's Favorites:Go-To Bible: NIV/Message Parallel BibleJournal NotebookCBT Prayer JournalFavorite App/Website: AbideGot a question or something on your heart? We’d love to hear it! Drop us a note — your feedback helps us create episodes that truly encourage and inspire.True healing begins when our pain collides with the presence of God. Learn what it means to let Jesus into the messiest parts of your heart with Willow Weston's new book (and corresponding Bible study), Collide. Click here to order your copy and get your free gifts! Join our community! If you are a Christian woman seeking to know God deeper, study Scriptures, pray with and for others, strengthen your faith, and support other in doing the same, this is the place for you. Beyond The BeaconJoin Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired interviews with Catholics living out our faith!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyAlabaster Use Promo Code CBTPROMO for 10% off beautiful books of the BibleDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show💌 You don't have to grow alone! Subscribe to our newsletter for spiritual encouragement, podcast news, and practical resources to help you thrive. YouTube 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.

Aug 24, 2023 • 1h 7min
Faith Unshaken: Navigating Life's Challenges through Trusting God's Unwavering Faithfulness | Jon Bloom
We know the Bible teaches us that God is always faithful, and you can read all throughout the Bible and look back through history at the affirmations. But what if it doesn’t look that way to you? Well, you are not alone. The Bible is full of examples of God’s children struggling to trust him in difficult seasons. Our guest today, Jon Bloom, author of the devotional book, True to His Word: 100 Meditations on the Faithfulness of God,” is here to discuss how to grow in your ability to recognize God’s faithfulness even in moments of doubt.Book: True to His WordWebsite: desiringgod.orgBible: ESVBullet JournalLogos Bible SoftwareGot a question or something on your heart? We’d love to hear it! Drop us a note — your feedback helps us create episodes that truly encourage and inspire.True healing begins when our pain collides with the presence of God. Learn what it means to let Jesus into the messiest parts of your heart with Willow Weston's new book (and corresponding Bible study), Collide. Click here to order your copy and get your free gifts! Join our community! If you are a Christian woman seeking to know God deeper, study Scriptures, pray with and for others, strengthen your faith, and support other in doing the same, this is the place for you. Beyond The BeaconJoin Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired interviews with Catholics living out our faith!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show💌 You don't have to grow alone! Subscribe to our newsletter for spiritual encouragement, podcast news, and practical resources to help you thrive. YouTube 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.

Aug 17, 2023 • 40min
Unmasking a False Gospel: Discover the Truth About Your Beliefs | Kaitlin Garrison
Many of us have been caught in the cycle of striving to please God and striving to please others through our own strength and through our own works and good deeds. Ultimately, we let someone down or we feel like the works we are doing simply aren’t enough to measure up to the standard that we have imagined it takes to win God’s love and approval. Our guest today, Kaitlin Garrison knows the struggle of trying to please God very well and is here to remind us that we can be confident in our standing with God, not because of the good things we can do for Him, but because of the finished work of Jesus who has already done the work on our behalf.Kaitlin's FavoritesBook: Sweet ReliefWebsite: kaitlingarrison.comIG: @kaitlinngarrisonGo-To Bible: She Reads Truth CSBFavorite Journaling Supplies: HighlightersFavorite App/Website: Blue Letter Bible Got a question or something on your heart? We’d love to hear it! Drop us a note — your feedback helps us create episodes that truly encourage and inspire.True healing begins when our pain collides with the presence of God. Learn what it means to let Jesus into the messiest parts of your heart with Willow Weston's new book (and corresponding Bible study), Collide. Click here to order your copy and get your free gifts! Join our community! If you are a Christian woman seeking to know God deeper, study Scriptures, pray with and for others, strengthen your faith, and support other in doing the same, this is the place for you. Beyond The BeaconJoin Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired interviews with Catholics living out our faith!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show💌 You don't have to grow alone! Subscribe to our newsletter for spiritual encouragement, podcast news, and practical resources to help you thrive. YouTube 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.

Aug 10, 2023 • 50min
Healing from the Grip of Pornography: Strategies for Overcoming Pain | Dannah Gresh
We all love the idea of having a fairytale wedding and having that day spill over into the rest of our lives together as man and wife. But the truth of the matter is that marriage is hard! And some marriages are facing tough situations like pornography, addictions, affairs, or just growing apart and being unhappy. The good news is that even in those tough situations Jesus can redeem the broken areas of your marriage and restore even the most hopeless relationships. I hope you believe that! Our guest today, Dannah Gresh, author of the book, Happily Even After: Let God Redeem Your Marriage, has endured very difficult moments in her own marriage and she is here today to offer hope to those hurting because of broken trust and betrayal. She is here to remind us that even though everything is not okay now, there is always hope when we call on the name of Jesus. Book: Happily Even AfterWebsite: dannahgresh.comGo-to Bible: ESV VersionFavorite App or WebsiteListen on Podurama: https://podurama.com Got a question or something on your heart? We’d love to hear it! Drop us a note — your feedback helps us create episodes that truly encourage and inspire.True healing begins when our pain collides with the presence of God. Learn what it means to let Jesus into the messiest parts of your heart with Willow Weston's new book (and corresponding Bible study), Collide. Click here to order your copy and get your free gifts! Join our community! If you are a Christian woman seeking to know God deeper, study Scriptures, pray with and for others, strengthen your faith, and support other in doing the same, this is the place for you. Beyond The BeaconJoin Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired interviews with Catholics living out our faith!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show💌 You don't have to grow alone! Subscribe to our newsletter for spiritual encouragement, podcast news, and practical resources to help you thrive. YouTube 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.

Aug 3, 2023 • 38min
When God Seems Silent: What to Do When You Can't Hear Him | Ashley Morgan Jackson
Do you ever feel so exhausted that it makes you feel weak, tired, and on the verge of giving up? You feel like you are doing everything right: saying the right words, praying the right prayers, and reading the Bible, but you still feel lost, frustrated, or forgotten. In a nutshell, your faith doesn’t seem to be working anymore. Well, our guest today, Ashley Morgan Jackson, author of the new book, Tired of Trying, is no stranger to this kind of spiritual exhaustion. She is here to talk with us about choosing to wrestle with God instead of giving up hope. We’ll learn what the purpose of that wrestling means to our faith walk. Book: Tired of TryingAshley's websiteBible: ESV Journaling BibleSharpie PensHighlighters: Zeyar HighlightersBible GatewayRead Scripture AppListen on Podurama: https://podurama.com Got a question or something on your heart? We’d love to hear it! Drop us a note — your feedback helps us create episodes that truly encourage and inspire.True healing begins when our pain collides with the presence of God. Learn what it means to let Jesus into the messiest parts of your heart with Willow Weston's new book (and corresponding Bible study), Collide. Click here to order your copy and get your free gifts! Join our community! If you are a Christian woman seeking to know God deeper, study Scriptures, pray with and for others, strengthen your faith, and support other in doing the same, this is the place for you. Support the show💌 You don't have to grow alone! Subscribe to our newsletter for spiritual encouragement, podcast news, and practical resources to help you thrive. YouTube 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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Jul 27, 2023 • 55min
Overcoming Mistakes, Addictions, and Dysfunctions | Tracy Strawberry
An overwhelming amount of people are hurting from past mistakes, habits, addictions, and a host of painful dysfunctions. Finding the courage to bravely face these deep struggles can seem far-fetched and out of reach, but it isn’t. Our guest today, Dr. Tracy Strawberry, author of the book, The Courage to Heal: Moving Beyond Your Habits, Your Past, and Your Pain, knows fully the deep hurt and pain that comes from past choices and the consequences that follow. But she is here to show us that if we keep moving in God’s direction, we can receive healing and freedom and finally break free from the struggles that are holding us down. Book: The Courage to HealTracy's websiteBible: NLT Study BibleJournalFavorite App/Website: gotquestions.orgListen on Podurama: https://podurama.com Got a question or something on your heart? We’d love to hear it! Drop us a note — your feedback helps us create episodes that truly encourage and inspire.True healing begins when our pain collides with the presence of God. Learn what it means to let Jesus into the messiest parts of your heart with Willow Weston's new book (and corresponding Bible study), Collide. Click here to order your copy and get your free gifts! Join our community! If you are a Christian woman seeking to know God deeper, study Scriptures, pray with and for others, strengthen your faith, and support other in doing the same, this is the place for you. Beyond The BeaconJoin Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired interviews with Catholics living out our faith!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show💌 You don't have to grow alone! Subscribe to our newsletter for spiritual encouragement, podcast news, and practical resources to help you thrive. YouTube 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.

Jul 20, 2023 • 1h 5min
How You Fit Into God's Story | Bob Wheatley
Have you ever noticed how many of your favorite movies or books seem to tell the same story over and over again? The human heart longs for many things – love, joy, and peace, but above all else, it longs to experience a love story with God. So many movies involve a hero, a villain, and a love interest in distress that draws us in and completely captivates our attention. How does this act of storytelling reveal the story we all ultimately long for? Well, our guest today, Bob Wheatley, author of the book, Our Hearts’ Desire: How Our Stories Reveal the Thing We Want Most, is here to take us on a storytelling adventure of the most epic love story ever told!Book: Our Hearts' DesireWebsite: bobwheatley.comIG: @bob_wheatleyBible: NASB VersionBible GatewayBible HubGot a question or something on your heart? We’d love to hear it! Drop us a note — your feedback helps us create episodes that truly encourage and inspire.True healing begins when our pain collides with the presence of God. Learn what it means to let Jesus into the messiest parts of your heart with Willow Weston's new book (and corresponding Bible study), Collide. Click here to order your copy and get your free gifts! Join our community! If you are a Christian woman seeking to know God deeper, study Scriptures, pray with and for others, strengthen your faith, and support other in doing the same, this is the place for you. Beyond The BeaconJoin Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired interviews with Catholics living out our faith!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show💌 You don't have to grow alone! Subscribe to our newsletter for spiritual encouragement, podcast news, and practical resources to help you thrive. YouTube 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.

Jul 13, 2023 • 50min
Escape the Bible Reading Rut: Practical Strategies for Consistent Study | James Coakley
A fun fact is that the Bible is the highest-selling and most-read book in all the world, but so many of us get stuck in a rut when approaching this gift from God. Instead of feeling inspired and energized when we read it, we oftentimes feel confused, frustrated, and disenchanted. That’s not how God wants us to feel after reading His Word! So, today our guest, Bible scholar and lover of God’s Word, James Coakley is here to open our eyes to the beautiful way in which God communicates with us and to share practical strategies to pull us out of that rut! Book: 14 Fresh Ways to Enjoy the BibleBible: NET VersionApp: The Bible ProjectGot a question or something on your heart? We’d love to hear it! Drop us a note — your feedback helps us create episodes that truly encourage and inspire.True healing begins when our pain collides with the presence of God. Learn what it means to let Jesus into the messiest parts of your heart with Willow Weston's new book (and corresponding Bible study), Collide. Click here to order your copy and get your free gifts! Join our community! If you are a Christian woman seeking to know God deeper, study Scriptures, pray with and for others, strengthen your faith, and support other in doing the same, this is the place for you. Beyond The BeaconJoin Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired interviews with Catholics living out our faith!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show💌 You don't have to grow alone! Subscribe to our newsletter for spiritual encouragement, podcast news, and practical resources to help you thrive. YouTube 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.

Jul 6, 2023 • 43min
Surrendering to God: Mastering the Art of Letting Go and Trusting in Him | Tara Sun
As Christians, we can often keep ourselves in bondage by trying to control our lives, but when we surrender, Christ offers us freedom. We will discuss:practical steps to letting go of controlstrategiesbiblically rich insight for letting go of control and moving forward in faithI would imagine there is someone listening today who struggles with control and fully trusting God in every area of their lives. Our guest today, Tara Sun author of the book, Surrender Your Story: Ditch the Myth of Control and Discover Freedom in Trusting God, knows very well the burdensome and ultimately empty myth of control. She will share with us how to surrender it all to God to experience lives filled with joy, peace, and meaning.Book: Surrender Your StoryBible: ESV Study BibleWebsiteInstagramHighlightersFavorite App: Logos Free AppGot a question or something on your heart? We’d love to hear it! Drop us a note — your feedback helps us create episodes that truly encourage and inspire.True healing begins when our pain collides with the presence of God. Learn what it means to let Jesus into the messiest parts of your heart with Willow Weston's new book (and corresponding Bible study), Collide. Click here to order your copy and get your free gifts! Join our community! If you are a Christian woman seeking to know God deeper, study Scriptures, pray with and for others, strengthen your faith, and support other in doing the same, this is the place for you. Beyond The BeaconJoin Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired interviews with Catholics living out our faith!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show💌 You don't have to grow alone! Subscribe to our newsletter for spiritual encouragement, podcast news, and practical resources to help you thrive. YouTube 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.

Jun 29, 2023 • 47min
Love That Stands the Test of Time: Developing Relationships That Endure | Dr. Gary Chapman
Relationships are so important (and tough to maintain)! How can we love others and how to make it last for the long haul in our marriages, families, friends, and yes, even among enemies? Our guest today, Dr. Gary Chapman is here with us to talk about how the complexities of life affect our relationships, so choosing to love, and not merely relying on the feelings of love, is so important to maintaining strong, lasting relationships. Book: Love is a ChoiceBook: The Five Love LanguagesTake the Love Language Quiz!Bible: Ryrie Study BibleGot a question or something on your heart? We’d love to hear it! Drop us a note — your feedback helps us create episodes that truly encourage and inspire.True healing begins when our pain collides with the presence of God. Learn what it means to let Jesus into the messiest parts of your heart with Willow Weston's new book (and corresponding Bible study), Collide. Click here to order your copy and get your free gifts! Join our community! If you are a Christian woman seeking to know God deeper, study Scriptures, pray with and for others, strengthen your faith, and support other in doing the same, this is the place for you. Beyond The BeaconJoin Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired interviews with Catholics living out our faith!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show💌 You don't have to grow alone! Subscribe to our newsletter for spiritual encouragement, podcast news, and practical resources to help you thrive. YouTube 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.


