Coffee and Bible Time Podcast

If your life has felt too stressful to make time for Jesus, this conversation will help you slow down—without adding anything to your to-do list. Ellen Krause talks with spiritual director and poet Laura Kauffman, about taking care of your soul and finding rest with God, even in seasons of spiritual burnout.  We talk about: Signs of spiritual burnout Why stillness is so hard Contemplative prayer a...

If you're exhausted from the pain of unanswered prayers, long-term struggles, or God's silence, this conversation is for you. Ellen Krause sits down with Ebie Hepworth to talk about hope that is rooted in Christ, not in how things turn out. In this episode, you’ll hear:  Why biblical hope is different from optimism What it looks like to be honest with God in prayer What “faith fatigue” i...

Loving others is easy—until someone hurts us, challenges us, or tests our patience. How do we respond with Christlike love when we just don't feel it? In this episode of the Coffee and Bible Time podcast, Dr. Winfred Neely joins Ellen Krause to share what the Bible teaches about agape love and how we can love others through the power of the Holy Spirit, even when it's hard. In this episo...

Leviticus. Exodus. Deuteronomy. What if these books became a source of wonder and worship instead of frustration and confusion? In this episode of the Coffee and Bible Time Podcast, Ellen sits down with Tammy Priest, an author, teacher, and Jewish follower of Jesus, to hear how discovering the connections between her Jewish heritage and Jesus transformed her understanding of Scripture.  Tammy shar...

You don't have to stop feeling scared to make a faithful choice. Learn how to stop letting fear call the shots and find courage in God's presence, even when life feels overwhelming. Join Ellen Krause and guest Jess Connolly to discover: Why feeling afraid doesn't mean your faith is weak or that you're disappointing God. How to recognize when fear is influencing your decisions....

What if your relationship with God became less about trying hard, and more about receiving His love? In this episode, Ellen talks with Stasi Eldredge about moving from knowing about God to experiencing Him personally. They explore what spiritual maturity really looks like—and why growing closer to God isn't about doing more, but about learning to rest in His love. In this episode, you'll...

You’ve prayed about it for months, maybe even years, and you’re starting to wonder if it's time to give up hope. We've been there too.  In this episode, Ellen sits down with Kaci Nicole Harlow to talk about the painful reality of waiting on God, and how to remain faithful with unanswered prayers. Kaci shares from her own long season of waiting for marriage and motherhood, offering biblic...

Do you want to grow closer to God...but aren’t sure how to get more from your Bible study? In this episode, Ellen and Ashley dive into Psalm 119 and explore how studying God’s Word can deepen your relationship with Him. Together, they discuss: Why Psalm 119 is so deeply centered on loving God’s Word How Scripture helps us know God and His character What words like law, statutes, testimonies, and c...

Sudden sadness. Bursts of irritability. If that sounds familiar, you may be carrying grief you haven't recognized—and naming it is the first step toward bringing it to God, healing, and moving forward. In this conversation, Ellen and licensed therapist Nicole Langman explore the often-overlooked losses that can leave us grieving even when no one has died. Together, they discuss: Why we compar...

When life gets hard, the Bible doesn't give us easy comfort...it points us to eternity. Here's why that matters.  In this episode, Ellen Krause talks with Bible teacher and author Jennifer Rothschild—who has lived with blindness since age 15—about how the hope of eternal life shapes the way we live right now. Together, they discuss: Why heaven is more than a future promise and how it cha...

How do you give God all of yourself when your days are filled with responsibilities, distractions, and discouragement? Cheryl Marshall joins Ellen Krause to offer an encouraging reminder from Romans 12:1-2.  Faithfulness to God doesn’t require big platforms or major accomplishments—it can happen right in the middle of your ordinary life. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why God’s mercy is the fou...

What if your exhaustion is revealing something deeper about you? The Gospel Coalition's Brett McCracken joins Ellen Krause to offer a fresh perspective on why God created us to rest—and what our need for sleep can teach us about surrender, trust, and dependence on Him. You’ll discover: Why sleep is a gift from God, not something to feel guilty about How your need for rest can reveal your limi...

What if the things you’re doing every day—your work, your responsibilities, your relationships, even the parts no one else sees—matter far more than you realize?  Paige Allen joins Ellen Krause on the Coffee and Bible Time Podcast to share what the women of Genesis can teach us about recognizing God’s purpose in our lives and faithfully responding to what He’s asking of us today.  You’ll discover:...

Why do we keep struggling with the same things—even when we genuinely want to change? Ellen Krause is joined by Pastor Ike Miller to talk about how Jesus meets us not only in our sin and brokenness, but also in the places underneath them.  You’ll learn how vulnerability can open the door to healing, what it means to “hit the wall” in your faith, and how to listen to your pain so you can begin gett...

Have you been trying to carry more than God ever intended? So many Christian women feel overwhelmed by endless responsibilities, constant pressure, and the guilt of never quite measuring up. In this encouraging conversation, Ellen Krause is joined by theologian and author Kelly Kapic to learn how how embracing our God-given limits can lead to greater freedom, deeper trust in Christ, and lasting pe...

Many of us don't realize how deeply trauma shapes our relationships, view of God, and everyday reactions. Past wounds can leave us feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward—but healing is possible through Christ. In this episode, Ellen talks with pastor and licensed therapist Dr. Evan Marbury. Together, they discuss why healing often takes more than time, how lament becomes p...

Do you ever open your Bible feeling more obligated than excited? In this episode, Ellen Krause talks with Cara Ray about how to move beyond checking a box and rediscover the joy of meeting with God.  If your quiet time has felt dry, rushed, or like another task on your to-do list, this conversation will encourage you. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why Bible reading can start to feel like a duty i...

Have you ever wondered if your everyday life truly matters for God’s kingdom? In this encouraging conversation, Jim Pellitteri shares how his relationship with Jesus transformed the way he saw his work, relationships, and opportunities to serve others. In this episode, you’ll hear: How God can use you right where you are—even in ordinary places and conversations Why your availability matters more...

What happens when the people who are supposed to love you the most are the source of your deepest pain? In this powerful episode, Jim Pellitteri shares how God met him in the middle of suffering, transformed his story, and became the Father he always needed. Jim’s journey is a reminder that no past is too broken for God to redeem and no wound is too deep for His healing. In this episode, you’ll he...

Have you ever wanted to share your faith but felt nervous about saying the wrong thing, making a conversation awkward, or not knowing where to begin? In this episode, Peyton Jones shares how everyday conversations and ordinary relationships can become opportunities to point people to Jesus. You don’t need to have the perfect words, a bold personality, or years of experience—you can start right whe...

What if waiting isn’t wasted time—but the very place God is shaping you most? In this episode of Coffee and Bible Time , we talk about what it looks like to stay faithful while trusting in God’s timing, especially when life feels unclear or delayed. Waiting is often misunderstood as inactivity, but Scripture shows us it is a season of active faith, emotional honesty, and daily obedience. We discus...

What happens after we die? What does Scripture actually say about heaven and eternity—and how should that shape the way we live today? In this episode of Coffee and Bible Time, Ellen Krause talks with Randy Kay about heaven, eternity, and near-death experiences. This conversation includes discussion of Randy’s personal near-death experience, as well as a broader reflection on what the Bible teache...

What does it look like to choose following Jesus over people-pleasing?  Ellen Krause sits down with Christian country singer Anne Wilson to talk about what it really looks like to follow Jesus—even when it costs something.  Together, they explore:  what it means to live for Jesus instead of people how to handle rejection for your faith choosing obedience over comfort Anne also opens up about burno...

When you're living through a period of suffering, grief, or unanswered questions, trusting that God is still working for your good can seem unbelievable. In this conversation, Ellen sits down with Amy Loflin from Echo Joy Collective to discuss how suffering can shape our view of God, what it looks like to hold on to faith when life doesn't make sense, and how Jesus meets us in the middle...

If you’ve ever felt intimidated by the Bible, inconsistent in your quiet time, or unsure how to truly enjoy reading scripture, this is where to start. Ellen Krause and Amanda Bible Williams discuss:  how to stay consistent in Bible reading (without perfectionism)  what to do when scripture feels intimidating or overwhelming   practical ways to engage more deeply with God’s Word   Why Bible journal...