Coffee and Bible Time Podcast

Today we are going to be talking about “ meditation ."  What is it?  Is it Christian based?  Who should do it?  Why should we do it?  Where should we do it?  And, how do we do it?  What does meditation look like in your life today?  Is it a practice that you whole-heartedly embrace and are actively meditating, or is it something that you avoid or don’t know much about?  I know for me, meditat...

Today we are going to be talking about “ How God can use any gift to make an impact for His Kingdom .”  We will be speaking to a female executive who found her passion, what God called her to do which gave her purpose in life to help people in need living in the poorest places around the world.  She learned the stock market and took that knowledge to make a big impact on God’s Kingdom by helping t...

Today we are going to be talking about “Equipping children to think well through building a Biblical worldview in the formative years and learn the Word of God.”  Children today are faced with so much information coming from so many different places such as: books, cartoons, movies, school, even hearing conversations outside of the home—all at a very young age, that it’s fair to say they will enco...

Today we are going to be talking about prayer, in general and more specifically as it relates to the power of a praying mother.  I’m sure we have a broad range of people listening today Some who are absolutely diligent and intentional about praying to some who casually pray when they happen to think about it We have some who use scripture to pray, prayer guides, prayer journals and some who pray i...

Navigating dating and singleness in today’s culture can be tricky. Asking ourselves, does God care how we date, gives us space to insert biblical truths into how we date, how we handle our season of singleness, and how to prepare our hearts for relationships to come.  Our guest today, Lisa Anderson, director of young adults for Focus on the Family will be talking about dating well, what healthy re...

Today I’m here with my newly engaged daughter, Ashley and I’m going to be sharing marriage tips.  I love that we are doing this 8 months before the wedding so that you can pray about these and plan ahead.  After being married for 31 years, I want to be clear that there are no perfect marriages, but God will use this relationship that you have with Johnny as part of your sanctification process.  As...

Today we are talking about “ More of Him; Less of Me ” and the Biblical truths and concepts that will help challenge, change and shape the way we think of living a life more focused on Christ in a me-centered world.  This me-centered world begins with our own thoughts that are pervasive in our minds from the minute we wake up until the minute we fall asleep.  In fact, research shows that we have o...

Today we are talking about “ How to See Ourselves as God Sees Us" and the AMAZING impact it can have on us when we do so! It’s incredibly important for us to know, remember and live by our true identity in Christ.  In fact, there are many verses in the Bible that help us see ourselves as God sees us.  Not only are we chosen by God, but we are His children who belong to him.  We are loved by h...

Come along as we discover a fresh approach to moving, fueling, and loving your body well!  Pursuing the healthiest version of you means learning to love the reflection in the mirror.  Our guest today, Jennifer Wagner understands this all too well. From looking at her today, you wouldn’t know that she used to weigh 336 pounds. During her 16-year health and wellness journey, she has felt the deep an...

Today we are talking about “Helping productivity-minded women find peace and satisfaction in God-first living through setting spiritual goals”.  It’s the start of a new year, and it is the perfect time of the year to reflect on the past and look to the future.  I think it’s common for most people to set life goals for the new year.  You know, like lose 10 pounds, read one book a month, do a 5k, et...

Learn how to find practical ways to put Christ-centered activities into action to enrich your own Christmas and impact others for His glory.  It’s easy to get caught up in worldly holiday preparations that impact ourselves and our immediate families.  But what can we do to make sure that Christ is front-and-center in our preparation, celebration and outreach of Christmas?  Mentor Mama shares tips...

It's time to re-energize your quiet time!  Come alongside Mentor Mama and guest Bethany Beal of Girl Defined to gather "Tips to Enjoy (and find time for) Quiet Time”.  Whether you are new to having a quiet time, or a seasoned veteran, you will be encouraged as we discuss specific suggestions to find joy in your quiet time such as listening to praise and worship music, reading or listenin...

Ian McCormack shares his near-death experience. Ian was night diving off the island of Mauritius when he was stung by 5 Box Jellyfish, which are among the most venomous creatures in the world.  While the hospital was declaring him dead and transferring him to the morgue, Ian encounters a glimpse of eternity!  Through Ian’s testimony, you will see how important it is to know God through His Word an...

Today we are going to be Doing something a little different.  Last week Ashley put out an Instagram request asking for questions from our audience to be answered by me, your Mentor Mama.   Coffee and Bible Time - Prayer Journal and Prayer Binder Faithful Counseling (sponsor) - Get 10% off your first month Instacart (sponsor) - Free delivery for new customers on first order! Join our Coffee and Bib...

What if you could be single, content, & excited to chase your dreams in the future?  Well, you can! And, you’ve come to the right place. What has been holding you back? Do you feel stuck? Unworthy? Like there’s no place for you? Are you IN A NEVER ENDING CYCLE OF PEOPLE PLEASING? Afraid you’ll end up alone? YOU DON’T KNOW HOW TO MAKE DECISIONS ABOUT WHAT YOU WANT IN YOUR LIFE? Are you On the s...

Today we are going to be talking about “The Difficult Words of Jesus”.  Have you ever been reading the New Testament and heard the words of Jesus and been completely puzzled?  Well, if so, you are not alone.  Some of the words of Jesus challenge not only beginners, but even seasoned students of scripture.  Thankfully we have scholars who have spent years and years studying the scriptures to help u...

Today we are talking about “Sexual Purity.”  Now, this is not going to be a lecture about Honoring God’s Design for Sex Before Marriage . But rather a frank, open discussion of how God can transform lives that are deeply rooted in the pleasures of the world to a state of realizing that sexual purity is beautiful (to the one who treasures God above all.) Guest, Erin Kiu, author, and blogger shares...

Today we are going to be talking about “Mom Fatigue Syndrome.” It’s real. It’s pervasive. And it creeps into every facet of a mom’s life. MFS is caused by a condition known as learned helplessness-discovered in 1965 by Martin Seligman-which leads to overwhelm, depression, exhaustion, fatigue, anxiety, and feeling like you're stuck in a big, fat Mom Fog. Why do moms experience learned helpless...

Discovering the foundational biblical truths we need to embrace in order to construct an emotional life that is healthy, happy, and holy is the focus of this podcast.  So how are you doing with your feelings?  Do you tend to ride them like a roller coaster?  Do you get stuck in the mud with one feeling or another for way too long?  Or do you feel shame for battling your emotions?  Well, there’s go...

Have you experienced being set free by the Gospel message?  If so, the Bible makes it very clear, that each and every one of us is called to share our faith.  But what does the reality of sharing the Christian faith look like to you?  Is it scary?  Do you not know what to say?  Or maybe you have shared your faith and nothing happened.  We must keep in mind that we can’t open someone’s heart to the...

Have you ever been in a place where you wonder ‘How can I find my satisfaction in a God that is invisible?’  God is not a tangible body that we can talk to face to face, nor can we give a hug.  Do you look at other godly women and think that along with them you want to be able to say, 'All that thrills my soul is Jesus'?  Well, if you’ve had any of these thoughts or questions, you’re not...

Now that things are opening up after the pandemic, it's time to hit the re-start button on living missionally right where God has placed us.  Guests Chris and Elizabeth McKinney share a simple and sustainable vision for loving your next-door neighbors. Got a thought? Got a question? Tell us here & we might share it on the show! Grow deeper in your love and understanding of God's word...

Our guest, Josh Summers, shares the answer to the question: can your brain memorize the entire Bible?  Did You Know… to memorize the entire Bible would require merely .000001% of your brain capacity?  This begs the next question then: Why on earth would you need to?  Well, get ready for an answer that might surprise you!  Plus, loads of Bible memory tips. Got a thought? Got a question? Tell us her...

Do you ever struggle finding friends or building deep friendships?  Well, come along side Mentor Mama and guest Amberly Neese as they discuss encouraging  ways that Jesus loves others and how we can put that to use in our lives today.  Got a thought? Got a question? Tell us here & we might share it on the show! Grow deeper in your love and understanding of God's word with The Courage For...

We need only turn on the news or scroll on social media to see overwhelming evidence that we are living in a world of misunderstandings.  We face conflict every day and we need tools to successfully navigate rough and uncertain waters and live at peace with everyone.  Fortunately, the Scriptures hold the key to living at peace despite our differences.  Come alongside us as we examine some of the s...