Jesus and a Cup of Joe

America is 250 years old. But have we forgotten who we are? As our nation celebrates two and a half centuries of freedom, many Americans—especially younger generations—are questioning whether America is still worth loving. Why has gratitude been replaced with cynicism? Why do so many see only our failures while overlooking the extraordinary blessings we enjoy? In this powerful episode of The Flag...

Everywhere we look, it seems like the world is becoming more divided, more chaotic, and more uncertain. Wars, violence, economic instability, moral confusion, and fear dominate the headlines. Many people are asking the same question: "What's happening to our world?" In this episode, we examine today's events through the lens of God's truth rather than fear. We'll discuss...

The Story of Nicodemus and the Cost of Surrender Nicodemus wasn't an atheist. He wasn't an enemy of Jesus. In fact, he openly admitted, "We know that you are a teacher who has come from God." So if belief wasn't his problem, what was? In this powerful episode of Jesus & a Cup of Joe , we dive into the journey of Nicodemus—a respected Pharisee who found himself caught betw...

This isn’t just another Memorial Day episode. This is for the fallen. For the families still grieving. For the veterans carrying invisible wounds. For the men and women who came home different. And for those who never came home at all. In this powerful episode of Jesus & a Cup of Joe , Royce Bottoms shares a raw and emotional message about sacrifice, brotherhood, grief, PTSD, faith, and the tr...

The world doesn’t need more silent Christians. It needs believers willing to GO. In this powerful episode of Jesus & a Cup of Joe , Royce challenges the modern Church to stop hiding inside comfort and start carrying the Good News to broken people, hurting families, veterans, addicts, teenagers, and anyone searching for hope. Your testimony is not something to be ashamed of — it’s a weapon. Bas...

Some lies don’t sound dangerous at first. They sound comforting. They sound familiar. They sound like the voice in your own head. “Drink another whiskey.” “You’ll never change.” “God can’t use someone like you.” “You’re too broken.” In this episode of Jesus & a Cup of Joe, we confront the lies that keep people trapped in addiction, shame, fear, depression, insecurity, anger, and spiritual exha...

What conversation have you been avoiding? In this episode of Jesus & A Cup of Joe , Royce talks about the fear, hesitation, and silence that often keep believers from sharing their faith. Through Scripture, personal experience, and real talk, this episode challenges Christians to stop waiting for the “perfect moment” and start being obedient to the calling God placed on their lives. Jesus said...

The wind will blow. Storms will come. Pressure will rise. Life will test everything you thought was strong. But you were never meant to fall apart in the storm—you were created to stand in it. In this powerful episode, we break down what it really means to be rooted in Jesus —not just on the surface, but deep enough to withstand whatever life throws your way. Because we’ve all seen it… After the s...

There are moments in life when something deeper calls to usa stirring, a conviction, a quiet invitation we can’t ignore. In this powerful episode, we unpack Isaiah 55:6 : “Seek the Lord while He may be found; call upon Him while He is near.” This message is both an invitation and a warning —reminding us that while God is near and available, the opportunity to respond should never be taken for gran...

Some battles are not loud. They happen in silence—in exhaustion, disappointment, unanswered prayers, and the quiet weight of trying to hold everything together. This episode is for the person who is tired… not just physically, but in their spirit. The one who has been showing up, holding on, and pushing through… while something on the inside feels distant, heavy, or worn down. Maybe you’ve been pr...

Jesus and a Cup of Joe is a podcast from Beyond the 12 Ministry, hosted by Royce Bottoms — a U.S. Army veteran and retired fire service professional. This show is for anyone navigating real life and trying to hold onto faith—whether you’re strong in your walk or just searching. Real conversations about faith, struggle, and purpose. No fluff. Just real faith for real life. 👉 Follow the podcast so...

What if the most important words ever spoken are the ones printed in red? In this episode, we dive into the words of Jesus—His invitation to rest, His command to love, His call to examine our hearts, and His promise of victory. These aren’t just verses… they’re life-changing truths meant for you today.

Death thought it won. In this powerful Easter message, Royce Bottoms walks through the brutal reality of Good Friday, the silence of Saturday, and the victory of Sunday. This isn’t just a story—it’s a decision. 👉 If Jesus rose, everything changes. 👉 If He didn’t, nothing matters. The question is simple: What will you do with a risen Savior?

Real talk for men who know they’re called to lead. In this episode, we break down what it actually means to lead your family in a world that’s loud, broken, and constantly pulling them in the wrong direction. This isn’t about having all the answers— It’s about stepping up and setting the direction. Faith. Leadership. Responsibility. No more silence.

In this episode, Royce Bottoms takes listeners inside the U.S. Army’s Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk — known to soldiers as “The Box.” After weeks of exhaustion, chaos, and nonstop training, a moment in a quiet retention office forces a life-changing decision about career, calling, and faith. Sometimes the forge isn’t there to break you — it’s there to reveal who you’re becoming.

TIME: The One Thing You Can’t Replace Every day, God deposits 86,400 seconds into your life. You can’t save them. You can’t borrow from tomorrow. You can’t recover from yesterday. In this episode of Jesus & a Cup of Joe , we pause the forge to confront a hard truth: time reveals what we truly worship. Drawing from Scripture (Ecclesiastes 3:1, Psalm 90:12, Matthew 6:33, Ephesians 5:15–16 KJV),...

There are seasons in life where you don’t realize you’re being prepared… You just think you’re being moved. In this powerful story-driven episode of Jesus & a Cup of Joe , Royce takes listeners into two defining military assignments that forged responsibility, discipline, and spiritual awareness long before ministry or the fire service ever came into view. Chapter 6 begins in Germany at Spinel...

In this episode, I step back onto foreign soil, not just as a young U.S. Soldier, but as a man discovering what responsibility, belonging, and faith really mean. From cobblestone street markets and late-night barracks conversations to Christmas lights glowing in the cold and the quiet hum of American Forces Network in the background, this chapter explores how God meets us in unfamiliar places. Thi...

In this episode, I share what it felt like to step onto foreign soil for the first time—not just as a traveler, but as a United States Soldier discovering what responsibility really means. From the hangars and motor pools of Mannheim to the quiet moments of loneliness in the barracks, this chapter explores the unseen side of military life: the weight of being essential, the challenge of growing up...

From the fuel lines of AIT to the open skies of Airborne School, this episode of Forged in Fire and Grace is about learning what it really means to support the mission—and step into it. As a 92F Petroleum Supply Specialist, I discovered that every fight runs on more than courage—it runs on commitment, precision, and the people behind the scenes. Then I learned what it feels like to trust your trai...

In Dog Tags and Discipline , I step into the season where identity was no longer just who I thought I was—but who I was being trained to become. This episode dives into the early days of military life, where obedience was demanded, weakness was exposed, and discipline wasn’t optional. From the weight of dog tags around my neck to the pressure of standards that didn’t bend, I share how structure, a...

Episode 1 launches the “Raised for the Fight” series from Forged in Fire and Grace . I share an honest beginning—hardship, calling, collapse, and redemption—and why this podcast exists: not perfection, but Jesus meeting real people in real life, sometimes with nothing more than a cup of coffee and an open heart. If you’ve been knocked down, this is your reminder: by the grace of God, you don’t hav...

In this episode of Jesus & a Cup of Joe , host Royce Bottoms takes you deep into Acts 16 — the powerful moment when Paul and Silas were beaten, chained, and thrown into a prison cell… yet chose to praise God at midnight . When life backs you into a dark corner… When the doors close and the chains feel tight… When nothing makes sense… This episode reminds you of a truth straight from Scripture:...

Today we’re talking about something that hits close to home — a message wrapped up in a powerful song by Josiah Queen called “Dust on Our Bibles.” This song exposes something many of us don’t want to admit: we’re living in a world full of distractions, full of noise, full of screens — yet our Bibles are sitting untouched. We have every spiritual resource at our fingertips, and yet somehow, our fai...

When your job feels more like a battlefield than a blessing, how do you keep your faith intact? In this episode, Royce Bottoms shares how to stand firm in Christ, stay grounded in truth, and walk in peace no matter what the workplace throws your way.