Coffee and Bible Time Podcast
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.
Episodes
273 episodes
Navigating Tough Relationships With Truth and Forgiveness | Christina Daniels
How can you find healing from a broken relationship? In this episode, Christina Daniels joins us to explore how to recognize unhealthy patterns, set God-honoring boundaries, and walk through the hard but freeing process of forgiveness. Di...
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Season 7
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Episode 44
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33:41
From Bitter to Blessed: Ruth’s Story of Redemption | Laura Piraino
When the seasons of life leave you weary, the story of Ruth invites you to the table. We're exploring one of Scripture's most moving narratives, guided by author and Bible teacher Laura Piraino. Through Ruth's journey from famine to fulfillment...
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Season 7
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Episode 43
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30:52
How to Learn to Love God’s Word | Faith Womack
Understanding Scripture doesn’t have to feel confusing, dull, or out of reach. In this episode, Faith Womack invites us to rethink how we read the Bible—not as a book about us, but as God’s story of redemption and revelation. Because when we st...
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Season 7
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Episode 42
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33:02
Breaking Free From Comparison: God's Welcoming, Impartial Love | Oghosa Iyamu
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 ...
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Season 7
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Episode 41
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31:16
From Regret to Redemption: God's Grace in Our Broken Stories | Nicole C. Mullen
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 her...
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Season 7
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Episode 40
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34:25
Letting Jesus Transform Your Mornings | Tara Beth Leach
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 ...
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Season 7
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Episode 39
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27:22
Why You’re Not Seeing the Fruit of the Spirit (And What to Do About It) | Ava Pennington
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 yo...
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Season 7
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Episode 38
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37:36
Why Isn’t God Moving? Learning to Wait Well | Emily Jackson
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....
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Season 7
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Episode 37
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30:18
How Trusting God's Plan Changes Everything | Jaime Jamgochian
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 Jamgoc...
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31:48
Parenting with Peace, Purpose, and (Way) Less Pressure | Jessica Smartt
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 yo...
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Season 7
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Episode 35
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37:34
Overwhelmed & Grateful: Giving God Your Complex Emotions | Jillian Benfield
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 conver...
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Season 7
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Episode 34
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28:03
More Than Enough: John 6:1-15 & The Feeding of the 5,000
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...
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Season 7
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Episode 33
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36:35
How To Find Healing From Childhood Wounds | John Trent & Kari Trent Stageberg
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 un...
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Season 7
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Episode 32
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34:09
Letting Jesus Redeem Your Broken Desires | Dr. Juli Slattery
Dr. Juli Slattery joins Ellen to discuss how Christians can find healing when struggling with sexual sin. From identity traps to rethinking sex as covenant, this powerful conversation offers practical steps and gospel-centered hope for anyone b...
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Season 7
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Episode 31
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39:39
Hearing God's Voice in Your Ordinary Moments | Heather Sheldon Comber
Struggling to hear God’s voice in everyday life? In this inspiring episode, pastor and author Heather Sheldon Comber shares how divine encounters often show up in ordinary moments—from tangled Christmas lights to life-altering loss. Discover pr...
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Season 7
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Episode 30
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34:09
Heart Change: Applying Scripture | The EASY Bible Study Method Pt. 4
Taylor returns for a conversation about the final step of the EASY Bible Study Method, Yearn For A Heart Change. She and Mentor Mama discuss how to bridge the gap between head and heart, what God has been showing them in their personal...
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Season 7
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Episode 29
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36:57
How God’s Character Can Ground You in Hard Seasons | The EASY Bible Study Method Pt. 3
Ellen and Taylor dive into Step 3 of the Easy Bible Study Method: Seeking God and His Character. They discuss how to move beyond surface-level reading and intentionally discover who God is through Scripture—even when emotions feel flat...
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Season 7
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Episode 28
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26:18
Stop Skimming: Start Understanding the Bible for Yourself | The EASY Bible Study Method Pt. 2
Ever feel like you read your Bible...but don't really understand it? In this episode, we explore the second step of the EASY Bible Study Method: Assess the Main Idea. Whether you have just 10 minutes or a full hour for Bible study, you...
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Season 7
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Episode 27
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21:48
Stuck in Scripture? Here's Where To Start | The EASY Bible Study Method Pt. 1
Sometimes, the hardest part of studying the Bible is just getting started. In this episode, Ellen and Ashley discuss how they overcame being intimidated by Scripture to develop a regular (and realistic!) rhythm in God's Word. Scrip...
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Season 7
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Episode 26
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19:31
God Wants You Free: Confronting Spiritual Warfare | Emily Wilson Hussem
Satan's playbook against women isn't as hidden as you might think. In this eye-opening conversation with Emily Wilson Hussem, we pull back the curtain on spiritual warfare, and how to fight the subtle tactics the enemy designed to pull us away ...
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Season 7
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Episode 25
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39:38
Joy Is More Than A Feeling: Here's Why | Chip Ingram
It sounds impossible, right? Joy and suffering in the same sentence. But in this powerful conversation with pastor and author Chip Ingram, we dive into Paul’s letter to the Philippians and learn how joy can actually grow because of har...
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Season 7
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Episode 24
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40:28
Let’s Talk About Mom Rage—and What to Do About It
Ever felt like your anger was out of control? You’re not alone. In this episode, Ellen talks with Elizabeth—Christian anger coach and host of the Emotionally Healthy Legacy podcast—about her journey from “mom rage” to emotional healing...
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Season 7
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Episode 23
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48:22
Quick to Listen, Slow to Speak: Living Out James 1:19 in Real Life
We explore James 1:19 and unpack practical ways to become better listeners, thoughtful speakers, and people who manage anger biblically in our relationships and conversations. Taylor shares about a bug flying in her mouth.Scripture refe...
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Season 7
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Episode 22
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31:57
AI, Prayer & the Presence of God: A Guide for Today’s Believers | Dr. Drew Dickens
Is AI a threat to Christian faith—or an invitation to go deeper with God? In this episode, we ask the hard questions: What role does prayer play when tech seems to know everything? Can the presence of God be more real than the presence of machi...
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Season 7
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Episode 21
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33:31
Why Rest Matters: Lessons from Nature and Chronic Illness | Eryn Lynum
As a pre-teen, Eryn Lynum was diagnosed with Addison's Disease. As an adult, she became a naturalist. Both taught her that rest isn't a luxury—it's a vital, God-given activity designed to fuel everything else you do. Scriptures refe...
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Season 7
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Episode 20
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44:00