Coffee and Bible Time Podcast

Coffee and Bible Time
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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.

  1. 5D AGO

    How to Date as a Christian (When You’re Tired of Waiting) | Christian Bevere

    Dating as a Christian can be exhausting— especially when you’ve done everything “right,” but are still waiting on prayers that seem to have gone unheard.  Christian Bevere joins Ellen to talk honestly about dating as a Christian with prayer, peace, and discernment. They explore how to wait actively without idolizing marriage, how prayer shapes you in singleness, and how to seek God’s will in relationships without fear or striving. Whether you’re feeling hopeful, weary, or somewhere in between, this episode will remind you that your life isn’t on hold, and God is still at work. Check out Christian's new book, Future Husband, Present Prayers, and her journal, Dear Future Husband Prayer Journal! Scripture referenced: Hebrews 11:1Matthew 25:14-301 Samuel 1:19Ecclesiastes 4:12James 1:17Hebrews 11:6About Christian Bevere: Instagram | Website  Christian's favorite Bible study tools: Hosanna Revival Bible (ESV) | Bible highlighters | Verse of the Day 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. Connect with God with the Every Woman's Bible 💕 Through deep study and reflection, you’ll discover God’s heart for you and clarify your calling through personal stories, insights, inspiration, and study notes—all created by women, for women.  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. 🤝 We're helping women delight in the Word of God—and we can't do it alone. If you've been blessed by this podcast, help us reach others by donating! 💗 Looking for a new Bible or devotional? See what Ellen, Taylor, Ashley, and guests are loving on Amazon https://coffeeandbibletime.com 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.

    36 min

  2. FEB 5

    Faithful With Little: Walking With God in the Ordinary | Cynthia Yanof

    As counterintuitive as it seems, it's the small, inconvenient choices that shape our faith over time. Ellen and Cynthia explore how a steady, ordinary walk with God forms our obedience, emotions, and love for others—even when no one is watching. Cynthia shares powerful analogies, relatable stories, and biblical encouragement to help you see how God is actively at work in your everyday life. Check out Cynthia's new book, How'd I Miss That?: Gas Pump Confessions, Drive-Thru Obsessions, and Figuring Out What Really Matters Scripture referenced: John 13:35Mark 12:30-31Luke 5:17-39Matthew 5:23-26Galatians 4:5-7Romans 5:8Lamentations 3:22-23John 14:15-31About Cynthia Yanof: Instagram | Website | Podcast Cynthia's favorite Bible study tools: NIV Study Bible | Mr Pen Products | The Bible Recap 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. Connect with God with the Every Woman's Bible 💕 Through deep study and reflection, you’ll discover God’s heart for you and clarify your calling through personal stories, insights, inspiration, and study notes—all created by women, for women.  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. 🤝 We're helping women delight in the Word of God—and we can't do it alone. If you've been blessed by this podcast, help us reach others by donating! 💗 Looking for a new Bible or devotional? See what Ellen, Taylor, Ashley, and guests are loving on Amazon https://coffeeandbibletime.com 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.

    36 min

  3. JAN 29

    “Do I Have to Fix Myself Before God Can Love Me?” | Nathan Clarkson

    Do you ever feel like you need to fix yourself before God can love you? Here's what it actually looks like to let God into your mess instead of hiding it. Author, actor, and filmmaker Nathan Clarkson shares his personal journey of growing up in the church, hiding behind a “good Christian” image, and how freedom finally came when he stopped pretending and started being honest with God.  Want more? Check out Nathan's book, I'm the Worst: How Freedom is Found in Admitting Our Faults Scripture referenced: 1 Corinthians 12:27Romans 12:3-131 John 4:191 Samuel 13:14; 2 Samuel 11-12Matthew 7:3-5Genesis 3:12John 4:1-43About Nathan Clarkson: Website | Instagram | The Overthinkers Podcast Nathan's YouVersion plans: Uniquely Made: 10 Scripture Prayers to Nurture Your Child's Heart | The Way of Kings | Good Man Nathan's favorite Bible study tools: NLT | Leather Journal | BibleGateway | YouVersion  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. Connect with God with the Every Woman's Bible 💕 Through deep study and reflection, you’ll discover God’s heart for you and clarify your calling through personal stories, insights, inspiration, and study notes—all created by women, for women.  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. 🤝 We're helping women delight in the Word of God—and we can't do it alone. If you've been blessed by this podcast, help us reach others by donating! 💗 Looking for a new Bible or devotional? See what Ellen, Taylor, Ashley, and guests are loving on Amazon https://coffeeandbibletime.com 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.

    30 min

  4. JAN 22

    When Faith Feels Fragile: Finding God in Doubt and Burnout | 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 hurt, and spiritual burnout. When faith felt thin and friends were leaving the church, Andrew discovered something unexpected: hymns, liturgy, and written prayers that carried his faith when feelings and words ran out. If you’ve ever: Loved Jesus but struggled with churchFelt burned out, distracted, or spiritually numbSat down to pray and didn’t know what to sayWondered how to stay with Jesus for the long haulthis conversation is for you. Check out Andrew's book, How to Remember: Forgotten Pathways to an Authentic Faith! Resources mentioned: The Daily OfficeDrive Thru History: The Gospels | Acts to Revelation | Ends of the EarthThe Daily Liturgy PodcastAndrew's favorite Bible study tools: CSB Bible (small) | CSB Bible (unmarked) | YouVersion | BibleGateway About Andrew Osenga: Website | Substack | The Pivot Podcast 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. Connect with God with the Every Woman's Bible 💕 Through deep study and reflection, you’ll discover God’s heart for you and clarify your calling through personal stories, insights, inspiration, and study notes—all created by women, for women.  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. 🤝 We're helping women delight in the Word of God—and we can't do it alone. If you've been blessed by this podcast, help us reach others by donating! 💗 Looking for a new Bible or devotional? See what Ellen, Taylor, Ashley, and guests are loving on Amazon https://coffeeandbibletime.com 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.

    36 min

  5. JAN 15

    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 validation. Together, they explore why the need to belong is so deeply human, how rejection truly hurts, and how Christ offers living water that fully satisfies. If you’ve ever struggled with people-pleasing, feeling unseen, or wondering if your past disqualifies you from God’s love, this conversation will remind you that Jesus sees your heart—and He invites you into freedom, healing, and true acceptance.  Check out our new 7-week study, The Gospel of John: The EASY Bible Study Method! Scripture referenced: John 4:1-42Romans 7:19-20Luke 12:7Got 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. Connect with God with the Every Woman's Bible 💕 Through deep study and reflection, you’ll discover God’s heart for you and clarify your calling through personal stories, insights, inspiration, and study notes—all created by women, for women.  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. 🤝 We're helping women delight in the Word of God—and we can't do it alone. If you've been blessed by this podcast, help us reach others by donating! 💗 Looking for a new Bible or devotional? See what Ellen, Taylor, Ashley, and guests are loving on Amazon https://coffeeandbibletime.com 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.

    28 min

  6. JAN 8

    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. This conversation explores grief, faith, and what it looks like to keep seeking God even in the valley.  Read Amber's memoir, The Girl on the Bathroom Floor, today! Scripture referenced: Psalm 139:13Hosea 6:1Proverbs 3:5Romans 12:12Psalm 23About Amber Smith: Instagram | Website | YouTube Amber's favorite Bible study tools: Bible-in-a-Year Plan | LSB Bible | John MacArthur Study Bible | Gel Highlighters | Gel Pens | @shelovesbible products | Olive Tree Bible App 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. Connect with God with the Every Woman's Bible 💕 Through deep study and reflection, you’ll discover God’s heart for you and clarify your calling through personal stories, insights, inspiration, and study notes—all created by women, for women.  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. 🤝 We're helping women delight in the Word of God—and we can't do it alone. If you've been blessed by this podcast, help us reach others by donating! 💗 Looking for a new Bible or devotional? See what Ellen, Taylor, Ashley, and guests are loving on Amazon https://coffeeandbibletime.com 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.

    34 min

  7. JAN 1

    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 keep going.  Check out our new book, The Gospel of John: The EASY Bible Study Method, releasing on January 6, 2026! Resources: One-Year Bible Reading PlanCoffee and Bible Time CommunityHow to Study the Bible With ADHDYouVersionEASY Bible Study MethodEASY Bible Study Method NotebookEASY Bible Study Method podcast series: 1 2 3 4 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. 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. 🤝 We're helping women delight in the Word of God—and we can't do it alone. If you've been blessed by this podcast, help us reach others by donating! 💗 Looking for a new Bible or devotional? See what Ellen, Taylor, Ashley, and guests are loving on Amazon https://coffeeandbibletime.com 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.

    23 min

  8. 12/25/2025

    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. Check out Bob's new book, God Is Still For You: Ten Reasons You Can Be Sure Even When Life Is Hard Download a free sample and study guide here! Scripture referenced: Psalm 121Matthew 5-7Genesis 16:13Bob's favorite Bible study tools: NIV Bible | Colored markers | BibleGateway | God Is Still For You Playlist Learn more about Bob Page: Website | Facebook 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. Connect with God with the Every Woman's Bible 💕 Through deep study and reflection, you’ll discover God’s heart for you and clarify your calling through personal stories, insights, inspiration, and study notes—all created by women, for women.  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. 🤝 We're helping women delight in the Word of God—and we can't do it alone. If you've been blessed by this podcast, help us reach others by donating! 💗 Looking for a new Bible or devotional? See what Ellen, Taylor, Ashley, and guests are loving on Amazon https://coffeeandbibletime.com 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.

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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.

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  • Creator
    Coffee and Bible Time
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    283
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    © 2026 Coffee and Bible Time Podcast
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