Coffee and Bible Time Podcast

Loving others is easy—until someone hurts us, challenges us, or tests our patience. How do we respond with Christlike love when we just don't feel it? In this episode of the Coffee and Bible Time podcast, Dr. Winfred Neely joins Ellen Krause to share what the Bible teaches about agape love and how we can love others through the power of the Holy Spirit, even when it's hard. In this episode, we'll discuss: What agape love really means and how God models it for usHow to love those who hurt us o...

Leviticus. Exodus. Deuteronomy. What if these books became a source of wonder and worship instead of frustration and confusion? In this episode of the Coffee and Bible Time Podcast, Ellen sits down with Tammy Priest, an author, teacher, and Jewish follower of Jesus, to hear how discovering the connections between her Jewish heritage and Jesus transformed her understanding of Scripture. Tammy shares her powerful testimony and explains how understanding the Jewish context of the Bible ca...

You don't have to stop feeling scared to make a faithful choice. Learn how to stop letting fear call the shots and find courage in God's presence, even when life feels overwhelming. Join Ellen Krause and guest Jess Connolly to discover: Why feeling afraid doesn't mean your faith is weak or that you're disappointing God.How to recognize when fear is influencing your decisions.The difference between the fear of man and the fear of God.Why naming your fears is an important step toward healing an...

What if your relationship with God became less about trying hard, and more about receiving His love? In this episode, Ellen talks with Stasi Eldredge about moving from knowing about God to experiencing Him personally. They explore what spiritual maturity really looks like—and why growing closer to God isn't about doing more, but about learning to rest in His love. In this episode, you'll discover: Why spiritual maturity is about relationship, not performanceHow wounds and past experiences can...

You’ve prayed about it for months, maybe even years, and you’re starting to wonder if it's time to give up hope. We've been there too. In this episode, Ellen sits down with Kaci Nicole Harlow to talk about the painful reality of waiting on God, and how to remain faithful with unanswered prayers. Kaci shares from her own long season of waiting for marriage and motherhood, offering biblical encouragement for anyone wrestling with disappointment, comparison, or questions about what God is ...