Coffee and Bible Time Podcast

When you’re tired of measuring up, discover the freedom of resting in a love that can’t be earned or ranked—a love that 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 understanding it reshapes the way we see ourselves and love others. Want to dive even deeper? Check out Oghosa's new study, Forever Welcomed!Scripture referenced:Isaiah 55:1Isaiah 6James 2Deuteronomy 10:17Acts 10:34Psalm 136:1Lamentations 3:22-23Genesis 16:13About Oghosa Iyamu:Website | Instagram Oghosa's Bible study picks:NIV Cultural Background Study Bible | ESV Study Bible | Notecards | Blue Letter Bible | her.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. 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.

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 pain into purpose and her regrets into songs of redemption. From stories of biblical heroes to her own journey through hardship, Nicole reminds us that the same God who redeemed the past is still rewriting our stories today. Check out Nicole's new book, It's Never Wrong to Do the Right ThingScripture referenced:1 Samuel 25 Exodus 2 Romans 8:28Matthew 6:33John 4:23-24Hebrews 13:8Psalm 34:8Jeremiah 29:11Learn more about Nicole C Mullen:Website | Instagram | FacebookNicole's favorite Bible study tools:NIV Bible | Tree of Life Bible | Logos 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.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.

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 morning hours—and taught her how to use them to break free.  Mentor Mama joins author and pastor Tara Beth Leach as she shares how mornings with God can bring peace, purpose, and renewal. Through her GREAT framework—gratitude, reflection, exaltation, asking, and trusting—Tara shows how meeting God first transforms daily rhythms, replaces chaos with calm, and strengthens faith. Learn more about Tara's book, The GREAT Morning RevolutionScripture referenced:Mark 1:35Romans 12:2Lamentations 3:22-23Psalm 5:3Exodus 34:4About Tara Beth Leach:Website | Facebook | InstagramTara's Faves:Life Application Study BibleBible-Safe HighlightersYouVersion Bible AppBibleGatewayGot 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.

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 fruitfulness—not through striving, but surrender to the Spirit. Join us to discover how you can flourish in Christ through the Holy Spirit's work—not by working harder, but by surrendering more fully to God's grace.Check out Ava's new book, Flourish: Grace-Centered Practices to Protect and Grow a Fruitful Life in ChristScripture referenced:Galatians 5:22-23Genesis 3:1James 1:14Hebrews 10:252 Corinthians 3:18Romans 12:2Matthew 26:39Ephesians 6:10Ava's favorite Bible study tools:ESV Journaling Bible | NASB Large Print | Double-Ended Bible Highlighters | Sticky Note Set | Bible Gateway | Biblehub | Blueletter BibleLearn more about Ava Pennington:Website | Facebook | X | PinterestGot 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.

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 pregnancy loss and infertility, and learn how faith has helped her survive the grief.Check out Emily's devotional, The Weight of the World: A Devotional for Women in Times of Doubt, Hardship, & Loss in Your Journey to Conceive Scripture referenced:Philippians 4:6-7Genesis 18:1-15, 21:1-7Genesis 50:20Learn about Emily:Website | LinkedIn | NewsletterEmily's faves:The Women's Study Bible, NIVColorful pensSticky tabsJournalYouVersion 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.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.

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 wait on God when your circumstances aren’t changing.Learn more about Jaime Jamgochian here, and check out her new book, Sacred Surrender 💖Scriptures referenced:1 Corinthians 1:27Isaiah 53:5John 8:36Luke 22:42Galatians 2:201 Corinthians 15:51-521 Peter 1:3Proverbs 13:23Proverbs 3:45Jaime's faves:NLT Bible | Abide 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.

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 us to unpack how loving authority, slow tech, and small daily rituals can transform your home from frantic to grounded. Looking for more practical ideas and grace-filled guidance? Grab Jessica’s new book, Come On Home, today! Scripture referenced:Proverbs 14:1Jessica's faves:NIV One Year Bible | A Praying Life | Audio Bible [Google] [Apple]About Jessica:Instagram | 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.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.

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 deeper honesty with God—and freedom in holding both pain and praise. This conversation challenges toxic positivity, explores biblical lament, and offers a powerful framework for living fully human through life’s hardest seasons. Overwhelmed & Grateful releases on October 7th, 2025—order your copy today! Scripture and Resources:Psalm 13The Spirituality of the Psalms by Walter BrueggemannJillian's faves:NRSV |  NIV | 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.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.

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 feeding the 5,000 as told in the Gospel of John, a story so significant it appears in all four Gospels. Scriptures referenced:John 6:1-15Matthew 14:21Colossians 1:16Mark 6:34-36Resources mentioned:NIV Journal the Word Bible | The EASY Bible Study Method | Coffee and Bible Time CommunityWhat did you learn from this passage? Any observations we missed? Let us know by emailing us at info@coffeeandbibletime.com—we read every email—or tagging us on Instagram!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.

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 biblical framework that can lead to emotional and spiritual healing. They unpack the five key elements of the Blessing, share stories of redemption from their own journeys, and offer practical steps for walking forward in faith. Whether you're carrying childhood wounds or helping others heal, this conversation is a hopeful reminder: your broken story isn’t the end — God can write a new one.Want more? Check out Kari and John's new book, Your Journey from Broken to Blessed: Finding the Love You Didn't ReceiveScriptures referenced:Ephesians 1:1-2:10Deuteronomy 30:19Genesis 27-28Deuteronomy 23:5Isaiah 43:1Tim Keller podcast: Why Do We Need Artists?John's and Kari's faves:The New Testament in Modern English | Contemporary Comparative Parallel Bible | No Boundaries Books Journal | Blue Letter Bible | Daybreak Coffee | PRAYRGot 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.