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
280 episodes
When Worship Feels Empty: How to Hold Onto Faith | Andrew Osenga
What if staying with Jesus isn’t about feeling more—but remembering better? Worship leader, songwriter, and Christian music producer Andrew Osenga shares his story of staying with Jesus through seasons of disillusionment, church hur...
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Season 8
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Episode 4
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34:50
Our Sin, Jesus' Response: The Woman at the Well | Taylor Mitchell
What the woman at the well teaches us about shame, belonging, and grace.Ellen and Taylor dive into the powerful story of the woman at the well, unpacking how Jesus meets us right in our loneliness, shame, and longing for validatio...
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Season 8
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Episode 3
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27:37
Seeking God When You’re in the Valley | Amber Smith
After the tragic death of her 3-year-old son River in 2019, Amber Smith began a journey through "the valley of the shadow of death" that led her to experience the darkness of grief—and the light that Jesus brings, even in our greatest pain. Thi...
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Season 8
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Episode 2
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32:59
How to Start Reading the Bible (and Keep Going) | Taylor Mitchell
Have you ever started reading the Bible with good intentions of consistency, only to fall behind, feel discouraged, and give up? You’re not alone. Today Ellen and Taylor are sharing the tips that helped them start reading the Bible—and actually...
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Season 8
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Episode 1
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22:24
Consider the Sparrows: Following God's Plan For Our Lives | Bob Page
God is with you—even in life’s hardest moments. Retired Air Force chaplain Bob Page shares powerful stories of hope, presence, and transformation, reminding listeners that God is with you in heartbreak, detours, and healing.
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Season 7
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Episode 47
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43:13
Our Pain, Christ's Compassion: Leaning on Jesus in Hard Times | Sherri Hughes-Gragg
Sometimes we only understand God’s grace when we hit rock bottom. The Gospels teach that Jesus doesn't disdain our pain: instead, He actively moves toward us with hope and restoration. In this episode, Sherri Hughes-Gragg shares her journey fro...
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Season 7
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Episode 46
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27:46
How Jesus Meets Us in the Ordinary: Advent and Beyond | Sylvie Vanhoozer
What if Jesus isn't found in big, dramatic moments—but in the quiet, ordinary places you tend to overlook? In this episode, botanical artist and author Sylvie Vanhoozer shares how Advent time can reshape the way we see God in our everyday lives...
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Season 7
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Episode 45
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30:59
Navigating Conflict 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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33:30
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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30:41
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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32:51
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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31:05
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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34:14
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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27:11
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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37:24
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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30:07
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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31:37
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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37:23
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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27:52
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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36:24
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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33:58
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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39:37
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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33:58
Transforming Your Heart Through 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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36:45
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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26:06
Stop Skimming: 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