

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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Jan 6, 2023 • 52min
Redemption Though Christ: How Walking with Jesus Transforms Lives | Ben Fuller
From the beginning, God has used people with backgrounds that are tough to bear and filled with hurt. He brings people out of impossible situations to bring glory to his name and tasks us with sharing our stories of redemption with others who are hurting and who desperately need a Savior. People that we might call a lost cause, God calls them to change the lives of others for good and advance his kingdom. Our guest today, Ben Fuller has a similar testimony. From generational iniquities and addictions to a rising CCM Artist, singer, and songwriter, Ben’s story is one filled with hope, mercy, and grace. Coffee and Bible Time Prayer JournalCoffee and Bible Time Prayer Journal BinderCoffee and Bible Time CoursesIG: @bendfullerWebsite, Tour Dates & MusicWho I Am - CDBibleJournalsGot 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.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. Want to study God's Word for yourself? Try our In-Depth Bible Study Academy Click here to try a free mini-course!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.

Dec 30, 2022 • 44min
The Bible in a Year: Transformed by 52 Weeks in the Word | Trillia Newbell
Today we are going to be talking about “How to begin a year-long reading plan through the Word of God.” If you have ever set out to read the Bible in its entirety in one year, but gave up after a while, you are not alone! It can be intimidating to know how to start or to know where to start. If this is you, you are going to love today’s episode because our guest today, Trillia Newbell, would love nothing more than for us to join her in growing in the knowledge and love of Jesus. Trillia is the author of 52 Weeks in the Word, and her goal is to help all of us develop a reading plan and consistently meet with Jesus and learn so much about the character of God – all in one year!Coffee and Bible Time Prayer JournalCoffee and Bible Time Prayer Journal BinderCoffee and Bible Time CoursesWebsite - trillianewbell.comBook - 52 Weeks in the WordMoody Radio PodcastESV 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 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.

Dec 23, 2022 • 47min
How to Have Better Conversations | Dr. Heather Holleman
Today we are going to be talking about “Cultivating relationships through meaningful conversations.” Having conversations with other people seems to be getting harder and that is affecting how we are connecting to others in our families, churches, and communities. Why are we feeling so isolated and what can we do to improve our communication with others to build stronger relationships? Our guest today, Dr. Heather Holleman, author of the book, The Six Conversations: Pathways to Connecting Again in an Age of Isolation and Incivility, is here to shine a light on this topic and answer questions that can help move us forward in connecting with others by having better conversations!Coffee and Bible Time Prayer JournalCoffee and Bible Time Prayer BinderCoffee and Bible Time Church Group Promo From Dr. Holleman:Book - The Six ConversationsWebsite & BlogFree Resources (100 Questions & More) Touch the World Through PrayerDelighting in the Trinity (Reeves)Gentle and Lowly (Ortlund)The Book of PsalmsThe Book of RomansGot 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.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. Want to study God's Word for yourself? Try our In-Depth Bible Study Academy Click here to try a free mini-course!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.

Dec 16, 2022 • 38min
Living the Life You Were Created to Live | Christian Bevere
Today we are going to be talking about “7 overarching characteristics of God and how these affect our identity.” It’s clear today that so many people are struggling with identity. Even believers struggle to find our callings, purpose, and our place of being followers of Christ. We know in our hearts that God has a purpose and plan for us, but even so, we can still spend so much of our time wondering what that means for us as Christ-followers. Our guest today, Christian Bevere, Creative Director of Sons and Daughters, and co-author of their recent devotional, I Am Transformed, is here with us to share the good news that as children of God, we can live from our identity instead of constantly searching for our identity. Exploring who God is and what that means as His son or daughter can help unlock what has been placed inside of us so we can flourish in our God-given identity.Coffee and Bible Time Prayer JournalCoffee and Bible Time Prayer BinderCoffee and Bible Time Church Group PromoFrom Christian:Book – I Am TransformedSons and Daughters WebsiteThe Husbands Bible WebsiteIG: @mrschristianbevereIG: @sonsanddaughterstvBible – ESV Journaling BibleSharpie S-Gel PensGot 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.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. Want to study God's Word for yourself? Try our In-Depth Bible Study Academy Click here to try a free mini-course!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.

Dec 8, 2022 • 41min
Accomplish Your Goals (& Minimize Distractions) | Joshua Becker
Today we are going to be talking about “Overcoming distractions to live a life of purpose and fulfillment.” We’ve said it here before, and I’m sure we will say it here again, we are distracted! So distracted that its effects on our lives can be very unhealthy and sometimes, downright harmful, and distraction certainly takes our focus off of the things in life that truly matter. Our guest today, Joshua Becker, author of the book, Things That Matter: Overcoming Distractions to Pursue a More Meaningful Life is here to help redirect our attention back to some of the things that do matter such as a meaningful life, living with few regrets, and making a positive difference in the world. Joshua will help us identify obstacles that may be keeping us from living intentionally and provide ideas to let go of some of those distractions. Coffee and Bible Time Prayer JournalCoffee and Bible Time Prayer BinderCoffee and Bible Time Church Group PromoFrom Joshua:Book – Things That MatterBecoming Minimalist Website & Blog FB Page For DevotionalsBible - NIV ThinlineApp – YouVersionGot 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.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. Want to study God's Word for yourself? Try our In-Depth Bible Study Academy Click here to try a free mini-course!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.

Dec 2, 2022 • 27min
Let the Psalms Take You to Deeper Intimacy with God | Ryan Whitaker Smith
Today we are going to be talking about “Rediscovering the rich treasures of the Psalms.” The church has long used the Psalms as part of its prayer life, and praying the Psalms is one of the oldest and most powerful ways of learning to talk to God. The Psalms have also inspired many genres of music, poetry, and art that we enjoy today! Our guest today, Ryan Whitaker Smith, co-author of the devotional book, “Sheltering Mercy” is here to share a fresh way of reflecting and praying the Psalms. Coffee and Bible Time Prayer JournalCoffee and Bible Time Prayer BinderCoffee and Bible Time Church Group PromoFrom Ryan:Book – Sheltering MercyBook – Endless GraceWebsites:danwilt.compraywiththepsalms.comIG: @itsryanwhitakerBible: ESVFavorite Apps: DwellAccordance Bible SoftwareBear Note-Taking 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.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. Want to study God's Word for yourself? Try our In-Depth Bible Study Academy Click here to try a free mini-course!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.

Nov 25, 2022 • 54min
How to Break Free from the Bondage of False Identities | Brittany Maher & Cassandra Speer
Today we are going to be talking about “Breaking free from culture to find our true identity in Christ.” In our culture today, it is very easy to get lost in all of the hustle and bustle of busyness, social media, comparison, and everything else vying for our attention. It’s so easy to get caught in the trap of seeking our worth, identity, and significance in the things of this world. It’s a dangerous cycle to look in these places to try to find security and approval. This cycle of finding our self-worth in the wrong places can have a domino effect on all areas of our lives and lead to pain, regret, shame, and feeling hopeless. But there is hope! There’s always hope when we know exactly where to find our true worth and security, and that is in Christ. Our guests today, Brittany Maher and Cassandra Speer, co-authors of the book, Her True Worth: Breaking Free from a Culture of Selfies, Side-Hustles, and People Pleasing to Embrace Your True Identity in Christ, are here to share with us why this topic is so important and how it can help us break free from traps the enemy sets to distort our true worth.Coffee and Bible Time Prayer JournalCoffee and Bible Time Prayer BinderCoffee and Bible Time Church Group PromoFrom Brittany & Cassandra:Book: Her True Worth IG @hertrueworthIG @brittmaherIG @cassandralspeerESV Study Bible (Brittany)CSB She Reads Truth Bible (Cassandra)Favorite Apps (Brittany) - YouVersionFavorite Apps (Cassandra) - Blue Letter Bible 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.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. Want to study God's Word for yourself? Try our In-Depth Bible Study Academy Click here to try a free mini-course!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.

Nov 18, 2022 • 52min
How to Rediscover Christmas in the Chaos | Jen Ludwig
Today we are going to be talking about “Preparing our bodies, souls, and minds to whole-heartedly experience Christmas this year.” Christmas is a beautiful season that many of us anticipate. Spending time with our loved ones and celebrating the hope of Jesus can fill our hearts with joy, but it seems to happen every year, that while we intend to be present and focused on those things, other things begin to pull us in every direction. Whether it be parties, shopping for the perfect gifts, or decorating our homes, we’re always trying to fit in all the things we want to do. Before you know it, the season is gone and we’re left feeling like we missed something even though we tried to do everything! Our guest today, Jen Ludwig, author of the daily devotional, Embracing Advent: Rediscovering Christmas in the Chaos, is here to invite us to rediscover the gifts of hope, peace, and joy that God extends to every one so that we can experience more of Him this holiday season. Coffee and Bible Time Prayer JournalCoffee and Bible Time Prayer BinderCoffee and Bible Time Church Group PromoFrom Jen Ludwig:Book - Embracing Advent: Rediscovering Christmas in the Chaos WebsiteIGNLT BibleJournaling PenFavorite App: YouVersion Embracing Advent Reading PlanGot 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.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. Want to study God's Word for yourself? Try our In-Depth Bible Study Academy Click here to try a free mini-course!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.

Nov 11, 2022 • 33min
Finding Grace, Gratitude, and Optimism in Every Day | Zach Windahl
Today we are going to be talking about “Focusing on the Good, and the Profound Benefits That Can Follow.” Everywhere you turn these days, it seems the news of our world is bleak. On top of that, the stress from our everyday lives can leave us downcast and weighted down with worry if we allow it to. Our guest today, Zach Windahl, author of the soon-to-be-released book, See the Good: Finding Grace, Gratitude, and Optimism in Every Day, will be talking with us about how we can shift our perspective to focus on the good and respond to life in general in a very different way.Coffee and Bible Time Prayer JournalCoffee and Bible Time Prayer BinderCoffee and Bible Time Church Group PromoFrom Zach WindahlBook - See the Good: Finding Grace, Gratitude, and Optimism in Every Day WebsiteIG: @zachwindahlBible – Customized ESVThe Bible Study – A One Year Study of the BibleN.T. Wright – New Testament for Everyone SeriesFavorite App - TheosUGot 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.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. Want to study God's Word for yourself? Try our In-Depth Bible Study Academy Click here to try a free mini-course!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.

Nov 3, 2022 • 48min
Feeling Empty? Try These Words and Actions that Feed Your Soul | Aaron Damiani
Today we are going to be talking about “Stability in a Time of Chaos.” Our culture’s rapid pace of change leaves many of us feeling bewildered and defensive. Our guest today, Aaron Damiani, author of the book, Earth Filled with Heaven: Finding Life in Liturgy, Sacraments, and Other Ancient Practices of the Church will explore how the practices of the ancient church, such as liturgy, creeds, and the public reading of Scripture can help modern Christians rest in the stability and truth of Jesus Christ “who is the same yesterday, today and forever.” He will discuss with us how the peace of these practices gave way to courage and missional living in the early church, which faced the same level of upheaval that we have today.Coffee and Bible Time Prayer JournalCoffee and Bible Time Prayer BinderCoffee and Bible Time Church Group PromoFrom guest Aaron Damiani:Book - Earth Filled with Heaven: Finding Life in Liturgy, Sacraments, and other Ancient Practices of the ChurchIG - @damiani6FBBible – Pastors ESV BiblePilot Precise V7 RT Retractable Rolling Ball Pens PAPERAGE Lined Journal NotebookFavorite App: Accordance Bible Software Daily Prayer WebsiteGot 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.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. Want to study God's Word for yourself? Try our In-Depth Bible Study Academy Click here to try a free mini-course!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.


