Coffee and Bible Time Podcast

What happens when the love and emotional safety we needed as children wasn’t there? Ellen is joined by Dr. John Trent and Kari Trent Stageberg to talk about a biblical framework that can lead to emot…

Dr. Juli Slattery joins Ellen to discuss how Christians can find healing when struggling with sexual sin. From identity traps to rethinking sex as covenant, this powerful conversation offers practica…

Struggling to hear God’s voice in everyday life? In this inspiring episode, pastor and author Heather Sheldon Comber shares how divine encounters often show up in ordinary moments—from tangled Christ…

Taylor returns for a conversation about the final step of the EASY Bible Study Method, Yearn For A Heart Change. She and Mentor Mama discuss how to bridge the gap between head and heart, what God has…

Ellen and Taylor dive into Step 3 of the Easy Bible Study Method: Seeking God and His Character. They discuss how to move beyond surface-level reading and intentionally discover who God is through Sc…

Ever feel like you read your Bible...but don't really understand it? In this episode, we explore the second step of the EASY Bible Study Method: Assess the Main Idea. Whether you have just 10 minutes…

Sometimes, the hardest part of studying the Bible is just getting started. In this episode, Ellen and Ashley discuss how they overcame being intimidated by Scripture to develop a regular (and realist…

Satan's playbook against women isn't as hidden as you might think. In this eye-opening conversation with Emily Wilson Hussem, we pull back the curtain on spiritual warfare, and how to fight the subtl…

It sounds impossible, right? Joy and suffering in the same sentence. But in this powerful conversation with pastor and author Chip Ingram, we dive into Paul’s letter to the Philippians and learn how …

Ever felt like your anger was out of control? You’re not alone. In this episode, Ellen talks with Elizabeth—Christian anger coach and host of the Emotionally Healthy Legacy podcast—about her journey …

We explore James 1:19 and unpack practical ways to become better listeners, thoughtful speakers, and people who manage anger biblically in our relationships and conversations. Taylor shares about a b…

Is AI a threat to Christian faith—or an invitation to go deeper with God? In this episode, we ask the hard questions: What role does prayer play when tech seems to know everything? Can the presence o…

As a pre-teen, Eryn Lynum was diagnosed with Addison's Disease. As an adult, she became a naturalist. Both taught her that rest isn't a luxury—it's a vital, God-given activity designed to fuel everyt…

What if God allows pain in our lives to invite us to deeper joy? Join Ellen and Taylor as they chat through James 1:2-4 and challenge the idea that trials and joy are mutually exclusive.

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Perfectionism can feel holy—but it’s keeping you trapped. In this episode, Ellen sits down with guest Bethany Broderick to talk about the hidden struggle of perfectionism in the Christian life. Toget…

How can the Holy Spirit guide our study of the Bible? In this episode, New Testament scholar Dr. Holly Beers joins Ellen to discuss what it means to invite His presence into our time in Scripture. Us…

What does it mean to set Christian boundaries rooted in God’s love, not just self-protection? In this episode, we explore how biblical boundaries aren't built around our desires or others’ demands, b…

Spiritual formation isn't about doing more for God, it's about being with him. In this episode, pastor and author Kyle Worley joins Ellen to discuss: 

• Navigating distraction in our spiritual lives
• How …

Can the Psalms help with anxiety, grief, and emotional burnout? Rachel Schlesinger shares how reading the Psalms daily became a lifeline during motherhood and loss. Discover how these ancient prayers…

This episode was first published on Feb. 1st, 2024.

Have you ever wondered if your life would have more significance if you were in ministry? 

In this episode, Ellen and guest Jordan Raynor challenge o…