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Have a comment? Text us! We hear a lot of talk about how God gives us grace, but we don't often talk about giving it to others. Why should we give grace to others? In this episode, our hosts show how grace is a gift that we cannot withhold for ourselves. Do we live as takers of God's grace, or do we embrace it in such a way that it transforms the way we see ourselves and, thus, the way w...

Have a comment? Text us! The Bible invites us to pray without ceasing. What does that mean, and why do we pray? In this episode, our hosts discuss the importance of prayer: what prayer means, why we pray, and what prayer can accomplish. They also discuss challenges to prayer and practical ways to overcome them. Listen to this episode and discover how prayer is all about God's desire to be in...

Have a comment? Text us! Grieving has two perspectives: the one who grieves and doesn’t feel supported, and the loved one who wants to help but doesn’t know how. How can these two perspectives be reconciled? In this episode, Elizabeth and Paige continue their conversation on grieving well. They recommend ideas of what to do when you are grieving and don’t feel supported by those around you. They a...

Have a comment? Text us! The Bible tells us not to take the Lord's name in vain, but what does that mean exactly? What is the Lord's name and what does it mean to take His name in vain? Listen as our host dives deep into scripture, to answer the question, and provide an answer that may surprise you. We will walk you through history, culture and most importantly, God's Word. "An...

Have a comment? Text us! Grief comes in many ways, and navigating through loss can be overwhelming. How can we learn to adjust to life without that loved one? Where is God in all of this? In this episode, Paige and Elizabeth continue their conversation on grief. They speak of how grief has allowed them to take a front-row seat to see God walking alongside them. They share how, through grief, one c...

Have a comment? Text us! 2024 was a difficult year for a so many people. People have lost jobs, lost loved ones, and have struggled with so many issues. For many, this will be their first Christmas without their beloved. Parent, spouse, even child. The holidays can be a particularly difficult time to deal with grief and loss. For our host, this will be her first Christmas without her father. Liste...

Have a comment? Text us! Have you been enduring a difficult situation for quite a while? Maybe waiting for answers or hanging in the middle of an unrealized goal or a delayed harvest despite all the energy you put in? That’s what being in the waiting may look like.  Do great things really happen in the waiting? In this episode, our guest, Yilda Rivera, shares how she battles frustration as she fac...

Have a comment? Text us! It was the first holiday season without her dad, and it felt surreal. While driving her dad's car on Thanksgiving Day, she discovered a familiar leather glove lined with fur inside. Grabbing that glove felt like holding his hand and bringing him into the moment. How can bittersweet moments during grief help you heal and find gratitude? In this episode, our hosts, and...

Have a comment? Text us! The debate rages every year, and sometimes, it gets heated. Sometimes, it can rob the joy right out of season. It can be easy to lose focus on what it really is all about. Should Christians celebrate Christmas? Looking into the history and, more importantly, digging into the Scriptures, our host dives in to this very question. Listen to what he has to say and then open you...

Have a comment? Text us! This is not your typical episode of Coffee With Jesus. This is also not your typical election related podcast. With the country in turmoil and Christians experiencing unprecedented levels of anxiety, we look towards Jesus Christ. The President of presidents, the Prime Minister of prime ministers...King of kings and Lord of lords. Our hope, our comforter our Saviour. Listen...

Have a comment? Text us! Have you sinned so badly that you feel like you are beyond redemption? Have you walked away from our Father and feel like you cannot return? Are you wondering how you could possibly be forgiven after all you have done? Our host has been there and in this episode he shares about a period of his life when he willing walked away from God to follow a path of sin and debauchery...

Have a comment? Text us! Do the storms of life have you feeling overwhelmed? Have the dark clouds blocked all light and hope? Don’t give up! There is hope!  With all the destruction caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, we have pushed back our scheduled episode to re-share an experience one of our hosts had after he survived Hurricane Katrina. Please join us as our host shares one of the darkest...

Have a comment? Text us! Sarah Tyler lost her husband of 59 years. It was a difficult time. The grief was indescribable. Yet, in that grief, there was also hope. What was this hope that Sarah had and how did it help her cope with her grief? In this episode, Sarah Tyler shares how to cope with grief and the loss of a loved one. She shares how heaven is real and how those who know Christ can call he...

Have a comment? Text us! She sat on her bed, at her wits end, tears streaming down her face. She was ready to solve her problems the way she always did: alcohol and hard drugs. Then she heard that still small voice ask, "Why are you crying?" Join us as we listen to a phenomenal testimony from a very special guest. Know that when you are at your lowest, God is there to lift you up.  When...

Have a comment? Text us! Exhaustion and burnout can describe moments that those helping others experience. What can you do to avoid running out of steam? How can you find a balance? Being a caregiver and helping others around the clock can get intense. Thus, in this episode, our hosts uncover three essential actions to help you care for yourself while helping others. Being a caregiver of elderly p...

Have a comment? Text us! Anxiety, distress, and grief are emotions that we experience when going through the troubles and storms in this life. The Bible tells us that God is the source of our comfort. But how can we access that comfort? Our hosts discuss 2 Corinthians 1:3-7. They also share different situations in their own lives about how a posture of surrender led them to that ever-flowing strea...

Have a comment? Text us! Recent events, in America and all over the world, have caused fear and anxiety to spread. In this short, bonus episode, our host seeks to reassure people and let everyone know that God is still in control. No matter what happens in America, no matter what happens in Europe, no matter what happens in the Middle East, God is in control. Bring your anxieties to the Lord and H...

Have a comment? Text us! Have you ever had that moment, where you asked God for something, and He not only answered your prayer, our Father went so far above and beyond what you could have hoped? Where God didn't just answer your prayer, God ANSWERED your prayer? Our host has. In this episode, he shares how he went to our Father in some of his most stressful times. God not only answered his p...

Have a comment? Text us! You are a child of God. Jesus told us that NOTHING can change that. No matter what life may throw your way, you will never lose your inherent value as a child of the Most High God. Follow our host as he shares stories and scriptures to show how valuable you are. Listen and know that as a child of God, nothing that life throws at you will decrease your value. This episode h...

Have a comment? Text us! It was a lot to deal with in a short period of time...his dad was admitted to the hospital—maybe for the last time, he got troubling health results and received a notice that his lease would not be renewed! Having already moved twice in less than 12 months unleashed a financial burden, and these colliding whirlwinds rumbled a presage of the harsh days ahead. Can God calm t...

Have a comment? Text us! Sara and her family moved 14 states north. They were committed to the new plan. Sold a house, bought another one, moved the whole family and all their belongings… But 2023 was not the year they had planned. How do you manage the overwhelming internal questioning when things don’t work out as planned? Questions such as, how do we not know? Why didn’t we take it slower? What...

Have a comment? Text us! "Into every life a little rain must fall, and losing one you love is like a storm...but storms are passing..." - Michael W. Smith, Leesha The call came in the middle of the night. Though his father had been sick for some time, and the call was not entirely unexpected, a huge weight fell upon our host. His father had passed away. Join us as our host shares his gri...

Have a comment? Text us! Is Spiritual Warfare Real? Paul tells us, "our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. " (Eph 6:12) Daniel waited 21 days for an answer to prayer as the messenger angel was held up by the Pring of Persia. Elisha...

Have a comment? Text us! Many approach Lent as a season to get closer to God. But what happens after Lent? What do we do with what we learned through it? This episode brings a different approach to Lent. Our host focuses on the impact Lent should have on us. By sharing some of his experiences (raw and unfiltered), he encourages us to think about what to do once Lent is over. Do we go back to how w...

Have a comment? Text us! Is the Bible reliable? Is it really the Word of God? If you have faced the argument, "The Bible isn't reliable because it is full of contradictions," this episode is for you. In this episode, our host answers tough questions about the authority of the Bible or the God-breathed Word of God. He shows examples of how, historically, people had twisted the Word f...