Coffee With Jesus

Have a comment? Text us! And now for something completely different. No, this is not Monty Python, but this episode of Coffee With Jesus will be a little bit different from most. Typically, our hosts, guests and guest hosts will share testimonies of their trials and tribulations. They'll talk about how God helped them through, carried them and strengthened them. It is our hope, that in sharin...

Have a comment? Text us! Artic blast! 30 year snow storm! And no lights… What do a young toddler learning to ice skate, a complicated move back to college and a record winter event have in common?  To answer this question, our host talks about what he saw and experienced in three separate instances when pain, distress, and anxiety collided. He shares a constant of what those involved in these thre...

Have a comment? Text us! On 2 March 2023, Yilda Rivera was rushed to the hospital with stroke-like symptoms. Her vision went blurry, and everything was spinning. Yilda lost the ability to speak, and her right side was not responding. On the way to the hospital, her throat started to close, and she found herself gasping for air. While she was barely able to speak, she told her husband, “Activate Ar...

Have a comment? Text us! "One person esteems one day as better than another, while another esteems all days alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind.   The one who observes the day, observes it in honor of the Lord. The one who eats, eats in honor of the Lord, since he gives thanks to God, while the one who abstains, abstains in honor of the Lord and gives thanks to God. &quo...

Have a comment? Text us! What beliefs are necessary in order to be a Christian? What doctrines must one believe to be called a Christian?  Is our salvation based on what we do, or is there more to it than that? As the end of the year approaches, people all over the world start to reflect on the past year and on the future. Join us as we reflect on the fundamentals of Christianity. Our host will sh...

Have a comment? Text us! Christmas day in Afghanistan...Christmas eve back in the U.S.A. Our host was video chatting with is family when those dreaded words came over the loudspeaker: INCOMING, INCOMING, INCOMING! That was the start of a very long day.  War is scary. War seems to be everywhere. Christians around the world are feeling a sense of dread and anxiety. Is World War 3 about to start? Is...

Have a comment? Text us! 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 threatened the lives of those in the military base. War is scary. War seems to be everywhere. Christians a...

Have a comment? Text us! From sensational news to clickbait YouTube videos, people are spreading fear.  Anxiety seems to be on the rise, not just with world events, but with End Times events as well. That begs the question: Did we miss the rapture? SPOILER ALERT:  No, no we did not. In this episode, our host takes us through scriptures to examine the signs and wonders, as well as where the rapture...

Have a comment? Text us! Is World War 3 about to start? Is Nuclear War imminent? Is this the end times? Israel has officially and formally declared war for the first time in 50 years. What does this mean?  What do we do when it seems like the world is on fire? The first step is to take a deep breath and realized that God is in control. It may seem like a cliche, but sharing an experience from his...

Have a comment? Text us! Every detail of the short trip was carefully planned: flights, car rental, route to the hotel, enjoying the time away, and then back. But that short layover in the Dallas/Fort Worth airport was concerning. Will they have time to make the flight connection? Will their luggage make it on time?  When worry showed up, our host decided to pray and trust that “God is in the deta...

Have a comment? Text us! In this episode, our host, Sarah Tyler, gives you Jesus. What does this mean? Sarah shares an honest and loving warning about the last days that we are living in. She explains how God is fully just and fully merciful and that He doesn’t want anyone to perish. She shares God’s love letter for humanity through Jesus Christ and invites us to read through the book of John to d...

Have a comment? Text us! In life, we face storms; we may face depression. But take heart; God is your ever-present help in times of trouble. He will be your strength. In this episode, we talk about how God intervenes when we are facing depression.  Our host clarifies that just because someone is seeking help through a healthcare professional or taking medication to fight depression doesn’t mean Go...

Have a comment? Text us! Do you ever feel like God isn’t with you? Sometimes, when going through life’s storms, it can be hard to feel God’s presence. However, He has promised to never leave us or forsake us. When you have hit Rock Bottom, it can seem like God has left you, but our Lord will NEVER abandon you. Join us for the inaugural episode of our fourth season and listen as our host shares wit...

Have a comment? Text us! This episode will not be your typical episode of Coffee With Jesus. Drawing inspiration from the prophet Habakkuk, our host will share how it is important to prepare for what may be coming, as well as how important it is to hold on to God's promise to always be with us. The motto of the Boy Scouts of America is, "Be Prepared!" This motto can apply to every d...

Have a comment? Text us! In this season finale of Coffee With Jesus, guest hosts Elizabeth Bristol and Christine Hobbs discuss practical ways to grow in your relationship with Jesus. They talk about the different ways you can here God Starting with prayer, a Christian can get to know all about from our Father and our Savior.  It is important to learn everything we can about who our Savior is. As i...

Have a comment? Text us! In this episode of Coffee With Jesus, guest hosts Elizabeth Bristol and Christine Hobbs discuss practical ways to grow in your relationship with Jesus. They talk about the three "C"s: Cannon, Communication and Commitment. Starting with Scripture, a Christian can get to know all about Christ.  It is important to learn everything we can about who our Savior is. The...

Have a comment? Text us! "God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice,[ a ]     for they will be satisfied." (New Living Translation) Some English translation render the Greek word dikaiosynēn (righteousness, justice) as "justice." In this episode of Coffee With Jesus, Guest hosts, Rick Schuette and Don Dawson continue their examination of the beatitudes, focusing on ju...

Have a comment? Text us! "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,     for they will be filled." ~ Matthew 5:6 In this episode of Coffee With Jesus, Guest hosts, Rick Schuette and Don Dawson begin their examination of the beatitudes, focusing on righteousness. Starting out by discussing what Dietrich Bonhoeffer referred to as "cheap grace" and moving on to wha...

Have a comment? Text us! He is RISEN! Jesus Christ is RISEN! Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting? Jesus Christ is a risen savior. As Christians around the world gather to celebrate the resurrection, an event which changed the world forever, our Host takes a few minutes to share God's great love for you. Listen, and know how Jesus' resurrection allows everyone t...

Have a comment? Text us! On the night he was betrayed, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.” Later that night, in the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus pr...

Have a comment? Text us! The Bible tells us that God, "comforts us in our troubles so that we may comfort others." (2 Cor 1:4). But what if the comfort we receive actually comes from us comforting others? It may seem a little backwards to some, but in this episode our host explains how, in providing help and comfort to others, we can receive healing and comfort ourselves. He provides per...

Have a comment? Text us! You have heard many times that God is with you through the storm. But when you are going through the storm, how can you experience God’s strength? How can you feel His presence and His voice lifting you up? In this episode, our host shares three practical ways to experience God’s strength when you are going through difficult times. It begins with bringing your situation to...

Have a comment? Text us! Have you noticed that Coffee With Jesus has been releasing episodes more frequently lately?  Have you wondered why that is? Typically, during Lent, people fast or give up something to focus on spiritual nourishment and growing closer to God. Our host, Todd Uebele, shares some ideas to practice during this season and how he implemented those in the past two years. Todd also...

Have a comment? Text us! "Now is the winter of our discontent / Made glorious summer by this son..." This winter has been a winter of discontent for our host, Todd Uebele. In this episode, he shares his discontent and how he was able to get through it and past it. Winter can be a tough time for a lot of people, but there is hope! Join us as we bring you that hope, the hope we have in Chr...

Have a comment? Text us! Do you know where you will spend eternity? Life on Earth has a beginning and an end.  There is an important decision that you can make between the beginning and the end of y our life on Earth that will determine where you go after that life ends. John 3:16 says, "For God so loved the world that he gave His only Son and whosoever believes in Him will not perish, but ha...