Coffee and Bible Time Podcast

Coffee and Bible Time

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

    The Valley of the Shadow: Following Jesus in Dark Seasons | Christine D'Clario

    What does it look like to follow Jesus while walking through depression? In this honest and hope-filled conversation, Christine D’Clario shares her journey through a dark season of mental and emotional crisis after she gave birth to her second baby—and how God met her there. We talk about Christian mental health, breaking the shame around asking for help, and why vulnerability is not weakness but a step toward healing. Get your copy of Christine's new book, Healing in the Desert Content warning: This episode includes discussion of depression and suicide. Please use discretion when listening.  Scripture referenced: Deuteronomy 6:52 Corinthians 12:9Resources: Soul Share Health 988 Lifeline About Christine D'Clario: Website | Instagram | YouTube Christine's favorite Bible study tools: The Message | Bible Highlighters (with color-coding system) | Gliding pen | YouVersion | BibleGateway | BibleHub 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. True healing begins when our pain collides with the presence of God. Learn what it means to let Jesus into the messiest parts of your heart with Willow Weston's new book (and corresponding Bible study), Collide. Click here to order your copy and get your free gifts! 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.

    38 min
  2. FEB 26

    Cultivating Inner Beauty in An Appearance-Obsessed World | Ashleigh Brophy

    In today’s culture, appearance matters more than ever. From social media to fashion to aging, Christian women are constantly told what to look like, what to buy, and who to become. But what does Scripture actually say about beauty — and how does our identity in Christ reshape the way we see ourselves? In this episode, Ellen talks with Ashleigh Brophy, creative director of Preserve Magazine, about: • How to break free from cultural beauty standards  • What identity in Christ means for everyday confidence and worth  • How creativity, motherhood, and calling flow from a secure foundation in Christ  • How to renew your mind about appearance and comparison  • Why biblical beauty begins with rest in your identity in Christ, not striving True beauty isn’t something you achieve — it’s something that flows from a heart anchored in your identity in Christ. Check out Preserve Magazine and their brand new issue! Scripture referenced: Romans 12:2Exodus 31:1-111 Corinthians 12:4-26Proverbs 31:30About Preserve Magazine: Website | Instagram | TikTok  Ashleigh's favorite Bible study tools: ESV | Mr. Pen Highlighters | Notebooks | Romans: Verse by Verse 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. True healing begins when our pain collides with the presence of God. Learn what it means to let Jesus into the messiest parts of your heart with Willow Weston's new book (and corresponding Bible study), Collide. Click here to order your copy and get your free gifts! 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.

    29 min
  3. FEB 19

    What to Do When You Feel Stuck (Getting Out of a Spiritual Slump) | Taylor Mitchell

    Have you ever been in a place where you felt stuck? Ellen and Taylor have, and today they're talking about how to get out of the rut—whether it's emotional, mental, or spiritual.  In this conversation, Taylor and Ellen chat about the struggles they've been facing recently, their advice for how to get out of the rut, and encouragement for your faith as you do so. Listen and be encouraged by Paul's words in 2 Corinthians 12:9: God's power is made perfect in weakness. Learn more about the Coffee and Bible Time Community here! Scripture referenced: John 16:7Psalm 23:12 Corinthians 12:9My Christian Night Routine For Mental Health 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. True healing begins when our pain collides with the presence of God. Learn what it means to let Jesus into the messiest parts of your heart with Willow Weston's new book (and corresponding Bible study), Collide. Click here to order your copy and get your free gifts! 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.

    31 min
  4. FEB 12

    What to Do When Everyone Else Is Getting Married | 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. True healing begins when our pain collides with the presence of God. Learn what it means to let Jesus into the messiest parts of your heart with Willow Weston's new book (and corresponding Bible study), Collide. Click here to order your copy and get your free gifts! 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. 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. True healing begins when our pain collides with the presence of God. Learn what it means to let Jesus into the messiest parts of your heart with Willow Weston's new book (and corresponding Bible study), Collide. Click here to order your copy and get your free gifts! 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
  6. JAN 29

    How to Go to God (Even When You Sin) | 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. True healing begins when our pain collides with the presence of God. Learn what it means to let Jesus into the messiest parts of your heart with Willow Weston's new book (and corresponding Bible study), Collide. Click here to order your copy and get your free gifts! 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
  7. 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. True healing begins when our pain collides with the presence of God. Learn what it means to let Jesus into the messiest parts of your heart with Willow Weston's new book (and corresponding Bible study), Collide. Click here to order your copy and get your free gifts! 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
  8. JAN 15

    Experiencing God’s Grace When You’ve Messed Up | 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. True healing begins when our pain collides with the presence of God. Learn what it means to let Jesus into the messiest parts of your heart with Willow Weston's new book (and corresponding Bible study), Collide. Click here to order your copy and get your free gifts! 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
4.9
out of 5
744 Ratings

About

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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