Coffee With The Penners

Join us (Julia and guest Victoria), for a special episode of "Coffee with the Penners" as we dive deep into the spiritual realm. Together we discuss what it's like to be a "seer" and all things that come with it. Where is this found Biblically? When did it start for Victoria? What's it like to witness the atmosphere shift from something spiritual, in the phsyical? ...and so much more. This is a conversation you won't want to miss. 
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Join The Penners with their first guest ever, Darrell Dyck from Deliver Us Ministries, as they talk all about Deliverance, Demons and Freedom. Answering questions like "Can Christians Be Demonized or Have Demons?", "What are some signs of Demonization?", "Where In the Bible do you see these things happening?" and "How did you go from pastoring a Mennonite Church in Southern Manitoba to starting a Deliverance Ministry?" Today's epis...

Welcome back to another episode of "Coffee with the Penners." On today's episode, we are talking all about whether or not the sins of your past should disqualify you from the path Jesus has for you. What does that look like in ministry? What about if you disqualify yourself? What does the Bible say about it all? Join us for another great discussion on another hard topic. 

Community Questions: 
1) What are your immediate thoughts on...

Join us for an honest conversation on what it looks like to actually pray for your enemies. Why does Jesus tell us to do this? How do I even start? What if I don't want to?! All of these questions and more come up as we dive into the commands Jesus gave us in the gospels to love your enemies, bless those who curse you, etc. 

Both Derek and Julia speak from experience in this episode about why this is possibly the hardest thing Jes...

Join us this week as we dive into WHY the Church (in very general terms!) doesn't do well at having hard conversations, and what we could be doing better to hold space for people who are grieving or walking through tough seasons. 

Community questions:

1) Is there a topic you'd like to see more churches talking about? 

2) Have you been to a church where they did 'hard conversations' well? What was something they did that made you f...

In today's episode we talk all about idolatry today. What does idolatry look like in today's culture? What are some signs you may be dealing with an idol in your life, and how do you shift things so that God sits on the throne of your heart and nothing else? Join us for this beautiful conversation as we dive right in!

Community Questions:
1) Do you have idols in your life?

2) Who or what is sitting on the throne of your heart tod...

Dive into the conversation with us as we talk about hearing the voice of God. Does God continue to speak to us in different ways today, or can His voice only be heard through scripture? How do you learn how to hear His voice more clearly if you don't know where to start? In today's episode, we talk about all of this and more - thanks for tuning in!

Community questions:
1) Do you think we can only hear from God through scripture tod...

Welcome to another episode with Derek and Julia Penner! 

We are BACK from our break, and excite to share with you what the Lord is up to in our lives and where this podcast is headed. Join us for a conversation around deliverance, seeing into the Spiritual realm, listening to God speak and what it looks like for us as we do our best to walk slowly in this chaotic life. We can't wait to bring beautiful conversations back into your ...

Happy Valentines Day! Join the Penners today for coffee while they chat about how to be loving towards those who don't think or act like you. What would it look like today if Jesus were to sit with the "tax collectors and sinners"? What does it look like today for you to sit with those people who think and act differently than you? Are you able to do so without trying to 'cancel' someone or the way they live? 

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Today on the Podcast, the Penners are talking all about those "hard anniversaries" that come every year. The anniversary of a loss, the day you heard the news, a dark day marked by a terrible memory, a day that changed everything. Julia opens up about a few dark days coming up for her and how she deals with the anticipation for all of them. 

Join the discussion by asking these community questions to a trusted friend or family memb...

Join the Penners this week on the podcast for a conversation all about anxiety. In this surprisingly lighthearted episode, Julia opens up about the times she's landed in the hospital from anxiety, how a simple bee caused her to have a panic-induced seizure and how today, she is off medication and living in peace... mostly.  

(Note: Anxiety is beast that rears its ugly head at random times, and if you are on medication, stay on it ...

Join the Penners for an open conversation about Derek's past relationships and how he's stayed grounded in his faith, even after being cheated on multiple times. Despite experiencing all this heartbreak, he still believes in love and believes that God is faithful through it all - even though he has every wordly reason not to.

Be encouraged by today's episode and make sure to check out the community questions below to keep the conv...

This week, Derek and Julia sit down to answer a few questions about money. Are Christians required to tithe 10% of their income to the church under the New Covenant? What does being a good steward of our resources look like? What did Jesus call us to do with the blessings He’s given us?

Tune in to hear stories of how others have shown up in the Penners’ lives during hard times, learn where the 10% tithing principle comes from in th...

Happy New Year and welcome back to Coffee with the Penners! Join the Derek and Julia for a lighthearted conversation about why they decided to kick off the year by going on a 3-day focused retreat. Talking about family budget, marriage, parenting, sex life, and more, on today's epiosde the Penners explain why it's a great way to start off the year for any marriage. 

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Welcome to the last episode of 2024! Join the Penners in their discussion about their childhood traditions, what's carried through to their own marriage traditions, and a conversation about grief.

Today, Derek opens up a little more about how his second marriage ended (during the Christmas Season), and Julia speaks to those who have lost loved ones. Join the discussion today.

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In today's episode, the Penners jump into a heavy conversation: what does it look like to walk through hurt in relationships? How do you know when it's time to walk away? How do you confront someone who has hurt you but doesn't see the harm they've done? And of course, examples from scipture.

The Penners get personal, talking about examples from close friendships, family struggles and situations, while also digging into the true c...

Join in the conversation this week as The Penners break down their own lived experience when it comes to being hurt by the Church, being surrounded by the Church and what it really looks like to be loved well by the Church. On today's epsidode they answer questions about Megachurches, House Churches, and everything in between, including what Acts has to say about how Church started.

We'd love to hear from you: thoughts on today's ...

Ever feel unheard by God? Like you are speaking into the void when you pray? Us too. Join the Penners today for a conversation you won't want to miss. 


Community Questions:
1) Have you ever felt unheard or unanswered by God? Talk about the situation and if it ever felt resolved or if you are still in the waiting.

2) Take time to pray together, or alone... maybe it's time to pray a 'dangerous' prayer. 

Todays Resources:

"Danger...