Coffee and Bible Time Podcast

Ever wondered how your physical health and spiritual journey intersect? Get ready to shed light on this critical, yet often overlooked, aspect of our Christian walk with our inspiring guest, Katrina Sequenzia. As someone who has personally undergone a health transformation, she passionately conveys why our bodies, as God's temples, must be cared for and nourished. We kick off our conversation...

Ever find yourself asking how you can bridge the gap between just reading and truly living God's Word? With special guest Glenna Marshall, we embark on a spiritual journey that proves Scripture memorization is the key. Glenna shares her transformation through Bible memorization, highlighting the profound impact it can have on our daily battles with sin and our triumphs over personal struggles...

Let's dive into the joy and relevance of studying God's Word. Today, we have the pleasure of hosting Faith Womack from the online ministry How to Faith a Life. Join us as Faith shares her passion for making Bible study an exciting journey rather than a daunting task. In this episode, we discuss: Discovering Bible Community : Faith recounts her journey into the world of Bible study on You...

Today we dive into the powerful practice of praying for our children.  As parents, we carry the weighty responsibility of shaping not just their lives but their eternal souls. The journey from bringing them home to watching them leave the nest is a remarkable yet challenging task. Today, our guest, Sharon Jaynes, author of "Praying for Your Child from Head to Toe," is our guide to effect...

Do you ever feel a twinge of guilt when you prioritize your creative side, thinking it might take away from your responsibilities as a mom or professional? Today, we dive deep into the joy of pursuing creativity, even in the busiest seasons of life. Join us as we chat with Ashlee Gadd, the founder of Coffee and Crumbs, and author of "Create Anyway: The Joy of Pursuing Creativity in the Margin...

Join us on a profound exploration into the mysteries of the afterlife with "After Death," a feature film unraveling spiritual enigmas. In this episode, we confront the challenge of deciphering what awaits us beyond our physical existence. Imagine yourself kayaking in Chile, facing life-threatening waterfalls, a scenario that unfolds in the film. Today, we delve into the heart of this spi...

In a world filled with distractions, it's easy to feel like our attention is being pulled in many different directions. Have you ever found yourself engrossed in your phone, only to realize you've missed a meaningful moment with someone you love? Join us in this episode as we explore the challenges of distractions. Katie Westenberg and Mentor Mama share personal insights and practical ti...

As the holidays approach, our hearts are filled with gratitude, but let’s acknowledge the specific concerns that may arise from the challenges faced by Christian women during the holiday season. I’m Ellen, your Mentor Mama, and joining me today is my daughter Ashley from Coffee and Bible Time. We will discuss: 🌟Balancing Family Expectations: The first challenge we tackle is the pressure to meet f...

Finding suitable family entertainment that can be enjoyed by all generations during the holiday season can be a challenging task. Join us as co-writer Nikki Anders takes us behind the scenes of “Journey to Bethlehem.” This musical movie which is destined to be the newest Christmas classic contender, offers an opportunity for families to come together, share in the holiday spirit, and create lastin...

Do you entrust your love story to God? Being single in today’s world is a road that can have many twists, turns, and bumps. You deeply want to trust God in your season of singleness, but the waiting is hard! God sees you and hears your prayers! This season is meant to seek God’s Word and experience Him on an intimate level while learning to wait patiently and on His timing. Our guest today, Erin E...

The truth for each of us as followers of Christ is that God has a purpose for all of our lives. But, sometimes, that can trip us up! How do we know what our purpose is? How do we find our true calling? How do we deal with doubt while pursuing what God has for us? Our guest today, Megan Holmes, founder of the online community, She Lives Purposefully , is here to share her perspective on living with...

Can you recognize God’s radiant glory and His manifest presence in everyday life? If you are seeking to live a presence-centered life at work, home, and church, and enjoy a deeper biblical fullness of the Holy Spirit, you have come to the right place.  Our guest, Dr. Roger Helland, will help us sort through common fears and misunderstandings about God’s presence and help us recognize His transform...

The battle for sexual purity and how to best understand our loved one who is caught in the trap of sexual sin, all while acknowledging the hurt and betrayal that accompanies these sexual addictions. Pornography is big business in America and across the world. From books to magazines, movies to the internet, men AND women are lured into pornography every day. The goal of this big business is to hoo...

Being a mom in today’s world is tough. With social pressure leading to that dreaded mom guilt, the comparison we can encounter daily is stealing our happiness in our mothering roles.  Approaching motherhood with a preset idea of how parenting should look is taking our eyes off of our unique role as a mom and our own mental, spiritual, and physical health can suffer as a result. On top of compariso...

We talk a lot about the importance of “walking with Jesus,” but what exactly does that look like, practically speaking, as we live out our everyday lives? Well, our guest today, Lisa Harper, author of the newly released devotional, Jesus, is here to discuss that topic with us. Lisa would like to invite each of us to pursue a lifelong journey of understanding the personhood of Jesus and how our rel...

Do you know that God uses imperfect people to do great things? Do you ever feel like you are disqualified from God’s love because you have messed up again? Or because your past feels so tainted that God couldn’t possibly love you or use you in His perfect Salvation story? Well, lucky for us, He is the God of second chances and new beginnings. His grace does not quit because we feel unworthy to acc...

We find in the gospels that Jesus taught his disciples how to pray by reciting the Lord’s prayer. Now, Christians around the world recite the Lord’s Prayer, but today we are going to be looking deeper at this sacred gift given to us by our Heavenly Father. This prayer not only teaches deep theology about our relationship with God but also our relationship with others by boldly reclaiming the bless...

Delving into a captivating way of experiencing and connecting with God's Word - through dramatized stories. In a world brimming with an abundance of secular entertainment options, we get excited to discover a family-friendly alternative that breathes fresh life into the timeless story of Jesus, delivering it uniquely and imaginatively. At times like these, when such options emerge, we are com...

The rate of anxiety is growing significantly among our children today. The thing about anxiety is it has an amazing ability to spread. If a parent has anxiety, it is likely their children will also have anxiety. In today’s cultural climate, parents have much to be anxious about! So, how do we, as parents, turn the tide of worry and anxiety, and instead model confidence and bravery to our children?...

We know the Bible teaches us that God is always faithful, and you can read all throughout the Bible and look back through history at the affirmations. But what if it doesn’t look that way to you? Well, you are not alone. The Bible is full of examples of God’s children struggling to trust him in difficult seasons. Our guest today, Jon Bloom, author of the devotional book, True to His Word: 100 Medi...

Many of us have been caught in the cycle of striving to please God and striving to please others through our own strength and through our own works and good deeds. Ultimately, we let someone down or we feel like the works we are doing simply aren’t enough to measure up to the standard that we have imagined it takes to win God’s love and approval. Our guest today, Kaitlin Garrison knows the struggl...

We all love the idea of having a fairytale wedding and having that day spill over into the rest of our lives together as man and wife. But the truth of the matter is that marriage is hard! And some marriages are facing tough situations like pornography, addictions, affairs, or just growing apart and being unhappy. The good news is that even in those tough situations Jesus can redeem the broken are...

Do you ever feel so exhausted that it makes you feel weak, tired, and on the verge of giving up? You feel like you are doing everything right: saying the right words, praying the right prayers, and reading the Bible, but you still feel lost, frustrated, or forgotten. In a nutshell, your faith doesn’t seem to be working anymore. Well, our guest today, Ashley Morgan Jackson, author of the new book,...

An overwhelming amount of people are hurting from past mistakes, habits, addictions, and a host of painful dysfunctions. Finding the courage to bravely face these deep struggles can seem far-fetched and out of reach, but it isn’t. Our guest today, Dr. Tracy Strawberry, author of the book, The Courage to Heal: Moving Beyond Your Habits, Your Past, and Your Pain , knows fully the deep hurt and pain...

Have you ever noticed how many of your favorite movies or books seem to tell the same story over and over again? The human heart longs for many things – love, joy, and peace, but above all else, it longs to experience a love story with God. So many movies involve a hero, a villain, and a love interest in distress that draws us in and completely captivates our attention. How does this act of storyt...