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Have a comment? Text us! Every year the debate rages: When should we start putting up our Christmas tree? Our Christmas decorations? Our host used to firmly be the in not-before-thanksgiving camp. He was a staunch supporter of waiting until December. But that changed one year. What caused the change of heart? What caused our host to decide it was ok to start putting up Christmas decorations before...

Have a comment? Text us! If you need a powerful prayer for someone undergoing surgery, this episode is the one for you! In this episode, our Hosts share a testimony about multiple surgeries for malignant melanoma. They show practical ways to pray for the surgery and discuss how the Holy Spirit prays for them and with them. The Bible calls the Holy Spirit our helper, and one of the ways the Spirit...

Have a comment? Text us! During the hustle and bustle of the season, it can be easy to lose our sense of peace. Add in major life transitions on top of that and it can be REALLY easy to lose our sense of peace. In this special Advent devotional, host Sara van Driel shares how she manages to find that peace, even in the midst of a major life transition.  Join us as she shares the range of emotions...

Have a comment? Text us! Welcome to Coffee With Jesus Contributor Spotlight!  This month, we shine the spotlight on Elizabeth B. Bristol . Elizabeth Bristol is an esteemed author.  While working as a missionary in Palestine and Mozambique, Elizabeth found purpose for her wanderlust. She loved feeding people and spending a night each week on top of the Mount of Temptation fasting and praying. She l...

Have a comment? Text us! “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” - Romans 15:13 We can all find hope in family...and yet family comes in many forms. In this Advent special, our host talks about family, about hope and about decorating for Christmas.  Our host will go all out with the decorating at...

Have a comment? Text us! This is not going to be the typical episode of Coffee With Jesus. Since the mid 2000's, there has been a rise in kids born with special needs. Groups serving these kids, and their parents, have also increased. What about those kids who age out of the programs? What happens to them? That is called "the cliff" in the special needs community. In this episode, o...

Have a comment? Text us! Coffee With Jesus Live was on 15 November 2025! Did you miss the live event? Don't fret! Listen now! Have you ever felt like struggling means your faith isn’t strong enough? Many Christians carry silent battles, afraid of the stigma that comes with asking for help. But God reminds us that it’s okay to be broken—and it’s okay to seek help. NOTE: Long periods of silence...

Have a comment? Text us! Just in time to get ready for the holidays, a frustrating exhaustion was dragging her down. Medical exams, blood tests…nothing else was out of the ordinary, until a brain MRI showed the hard truth. How God moves when your health takes an unexpected turn? In this episode, our hosts discuss how God helps us in our health struggles. Hear how journaling, prayer, and the suppor...

Have a comment? Text us! Welcome to Coffee With Jesus Contributor Spotlight!  This month, we shine the spotlight on Paige Van Meter Sturgeon. Paige has a Masters degree in Christian Counseling.  In her life journey, she’s helped adolescents and adults work through the trauma and grief in their lives. She wrote the Anchor for Life program used as a suicide prevention course available to be used onl...

Have a comment? Text us! Not everyone who says, “God told me…” is speaking truth. With so many voices out there, particularly about the end times, it’s easy to be overwhelmed with stress, anxiety, and fear. So, how can we learn to discern false prophets? In our new episode, our host, Todd Uebele, explores what prophecy is and who is a false prophet according to Scripture. He gives us a two-step ap...

Have a comment? Text us! War in Europe...war in Asia...war in the Middle East... Rising food prices... Pandemics... It seems like prophecy is unfolding right before our eyes. Surely we are in the End Times NOW, right? Or are we? In the episode, our host takes a look at scripture, comparing Jesus' words in Matthew 24 to John's writings in Revelation. Listen, and know that no matter what i...

Have a comment? Text us! Here Am I! Send me! A short phrase and yet one so profound. Join us as our host dives in to the Isaiah's calling and shares how we all have a calling on our lives. Not everyone is meant to be a pastor or an evangelist, but each one of us is called by the Most High God to serve according to our talents. Listen and know that God has a plan for you. No matter where you a...

Have a comment? Text us! Have you ever felt like struggling means your faith isn’t strong enough? Many Christians carry silent battles, afraid of the stigma that comes with asking for help. But God reminds us that it’s okay to be broken—and it’s okay to seek help. In this episode, Todd opens up about his journey through PTSD after Hurricane Katrina and military service. His story reminds us that G...

Have a comment? Text us! He felt like he'd been punched in the gut. While rumors had persisted for months, he had thought his position was secure. It wasn't. Sometimes our protection and our blessings come through hardship. In this episode, our host shares how twice when he was rejected, it turned out God was actually protecting him.  He shares another time when a hardship actually led t...

Have a comment? Text us! The man walked out first thing in the morning and was shocked by what he saw: The enemy armies had completely surround the city. From what the man could see, there was no escape. There was something the man was unable to see. The armies of the Lord were far more numerous then the armies of the enemy king.  The prophet prayed and the man's eyes were opened. Sometimes,...

Have a comment? Text us! Join us on 23 August, 2025 as we kick off the SIXTH Season of Coffee With Jesus! Coffee With Jesus is dedicated to bringing hope, comfort and encouragement to the body of Christ. We have outstanding guests and hosts and guest hosts coming up in our sixth season!  Great topics, such as a deep dive into Noah's Ark, the Nephilim and a few on the end times! Join us, start...

Have a comment? Text us! Coffee With Jesus went Live on 9 August 2025! Did you miss the live event? Don't fret! Watch now! It happened right after breakfast. A thundering and loud BOOM shook a military base in Afghanistan. There was dust everywhere, like that of an enraged sandstorm. Shattered buildings, walls caved in, and a video revealed the story of how 1,500 pounds of high explosives thr...

Have a comment? Text us! "Then you will call, and the Lord will answer;     you will cry for help, and he will say: Here am I." ~ Isaiah 58:9 When we call out to God, He will answer. It may not seem like He is there. When in the midst of a storm, it is difficult to see the sunlight on the other side, but the light is there. God is there as well, helping us, carrying us, strengthening us,...

Have a comment? Text us! From Ouija Boards to mediums, people try to discern the future. Are these harmless party games and parlor tricks, or is there something more to them? Is there a danger in participation or is it just made-up make believe? Join us as our hosts dive in to this topic, sharing personal experiences and scriptures to answer the burning question: What does God think of the occult?...

Have a comment? Text us! For hundreds of years, conmen would sell miracle cures from the back of their wagon. They promise the world and try luring you in to peddle their fake wares. Satan, our adversary, does the same exact thing with the modern day internet. If you are not careful, it’s easy to get swept up in events and personalities that seem godly but fall short of biblical truth. So, how do...

Have a comment? Text us! The Bible is God's inspired Word. It is God-Breathed (2 Tim 3:16), What does that mean, and why is studying it so important? In this episode, Elizabeth and Christine look deeper into the Bible in and why reading and studying it is so essential. Discover how knowing the Bible can help us resist temptation, grow in our Walk and learn about God's great love for us....

Have a comment? Text us! We could go to church every Sunday and not have a relationship with Jesus. We could say that we believe in God… But is that enough?  In this episode, Elizabeth and Christine look deeper into the parable of the 10 virgins and why living in a relationship with Jesus is so essential. They answer the following questions:   Why is knowing that God sees us and loves us matter? W...

Have a comment? Text us! It's not something you would think should be so controversial inside the body of Christ, and yet it is: Does God talk to us today? If so, how? Join us as our host answers those questions by sharing personal experiences and guiding you through God's Word? Listen and know that God will not only hear you when you speak, but our Father will speak to you when you list...

Have a comment? Text us! Throughout the Bible, people would spend time alone with God. What does that mean, and why do we do our devotionals? Why is quiet time or devotional time so important? In this episode, our hosts discuss its importance: why we pray, why we read our Bible and what our quiet time can accomplish. They also discuss challenges to devotional time and practical ways to overcome th...

Have a comment? Text us! Did Lent sneak up on you this year? Do you feel you are not meeting your own Lenten observances? Do you feel like you somehow messed up Lent this year? If so, you are not alone. Join us as our host discusses his own shortcomings this Lenten season. Listen and know that our Father's patience is infinite. Be encouraged to keep going no matter how many times you may miss...