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
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 Practic...
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:
- Phili...
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 1:27
- Isaiah 53:5
- John 8:36
- Luke 22:42
- Galatians 2:20
- 1 Corinthians 15:51-52
- 1 Peter 1:3
- Proverbs 13:23
- ...
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 14:1
Jessica&...
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 o...
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 6:1-15
- Matthew 14:21
- Colossians 1:16
- Mark 6:34-36
Resources mentioned:
NIV Journal the Word Bible | The EASY Bible Study Method | Coffee and...
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 o...
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 battling shame, addiction, or confusion around sexuality.
Scriptures referenced:
- 2 Corinthians 5:17
- Galatians 2:20
- Luke 15:11-32
- 1 Corinthians 6:9-11
- Matthew 11:28
- Romans 12:1
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 practical wisdom and honest stories that will help you recognize and respond to hearing God’s voice in your own journey.
Scriptures referenced:
- Psalm 139
- Luke 1:26-38
- John 6:1-15
- John ...
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 studies, and how to apply even difficult or unfamiliar passages of Scripture.
Scriptures referenced:
- James 1:22
- Proverbs 4:23
- Jeremiah 29:11
- Proverbs 3:5-6
- James 1:5
- Acts 7:60
- Matthew 16:24
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 or life gets overwhelming. You'll hear practical tips, personal stories, and powerful reminders of how meditating on the character of God transforms our faith and brings peace in hard seasons. <...
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’ll learn a simple, flexible approach to understanding Scripture that meets you right where you are: and grows with you over time.
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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.
Scriptures referenced:
- John 6:1-14
- John 6:16-21
- James 1:22-25
Resources:
Pre-order our book: The EASY Bible Study Method: A Guide to Understanding, Applying, and Delighting in God's Wor...
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 from intimacy with God.
Scriptures referenced:
- John 10:10
Resources:
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 hardship—not in spite of it. If you’re walking through something heavy, this episode is for you.
Scriptures referenced:
- Philippians 1
- Nehemiah 8:9-12
- Philippians 1:21
- Philippians 1:29
- John 16:33
- ...
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 through God’s grace and practical tools. Learn how to break the cycle of reactive parenting and find peace in your motherhood.
Scriptures referenced:
- Matthew 14:22-23
- Luke 5:15-16
- Genesis ...
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 referenced:
- James 1:19
- James 3:4
- John 15:5
Ellen's Bible: Amplified 'Journal the Word' Bible
Sermon referenced: The Look that Changes Everything (note: Taylor accidentally mi...
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 machines?
If you’re looking for clarity, hope, and a fresh spiritual perspective on the digital age, this conversation is for you. Dr. Drew Dickens joins us for a thought-provoking conversation on ...
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 referenced:
- 2 Timothy 2:15
- Romans 1:20
- Matthew 11:28-30
- Isaiah 40:28
- John 10:10
- Exodus 16
Dive deeper: The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living
What if God allows pain in our lives to invite us to deeper joy? Join Ellen and Taylor as they chat through James 1:2-4 and challenge the idea that trials and joy are mutually exclusive.
Scriptures mentioned:
- James 1:2-4
- Matthew 16:24-26
- Romans 5:1-5
- James 1:5
- 2 Timothy 1:7
- Matthew 11:28-30
Ellen's Bible: ESV Key Word Study Bible
Taylor's Bible: CSB Spurgeon Study Bible
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