Coffee and Bible Time Podcast

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 realistic!) rhythm in God's Word. Scriptures referenced:John 6:1-14John 6:16-21James 1:22-25Resources:Pre-order our book: The EASY Bible Study Method: A Guide to Understanding, Applying, and Delighting in God's WordClick here to read an excerpt!Ellen and Ashley's favorite study Bibles:ESV Study Bible | ESV Archaeology Study Bible | NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible Got a question or something on your heart? We’d love to hear it! Drop us a note — your feedback helps us create episodes that truly encourage and inspire.Support the show💌 You don't have to grow alone! Subscribe to our newsletter for spiritual encouragement, podcast news, and practical resources to help you thrive. 🤝 We're helping women delight in the Word of God—and we can't do it alone. If you've been blessed by this podcast, help us reach others by donating! 💗 Looking for a new Bible or devotional? See what Ellen, Taylor, Ashley, and guests are loving on Amazon https://coffeeandbibletime.com YouTube channel ☕ Instagram Some of the links in this episode may be affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

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 subtle tactics the enemy designed to pull us away from intimacy with God.Scriptures referenced:John 10:10Resources:Sincerely, StoneheartDiscussion GuideAbout Emily:Website | InstagramEmily's favorite Bible: NRSVGot a question or something on your heart? We’d love to hear it! Drop us a note — your feedback helps us create episodes that truly encourage and inspire.📖 Struggling with Bible study? We wrote a book for you. Check out The EASY Bible Study Method, a guide to both enrich and simplify your time in Scripture. Want to read an excerpt? Click here! Want more from this conversation? Join our Coffee and Bible Time Community for exclusive bonus content you won’t hear anywhere else—including extended podcast episodes, behind-the-scenes extras, and our weekly book club led by Ashley, Taylor, Mentor Mama, and special guests. Come grow with us! Support the show💌 You don't have to grow alone! Subscribe to our newsletter for spiritual encouragement, podcast news, and practical resources to help you thrive. 🤝 We're helping women delight in the Word of God—and we can't do it alone. If you've been blessed by this podcast, help us reach others by donating! 💗 Looking for a new Bible or devotional? See what Ellen, Taylor, Ashley, and guests are loving on Amazon https://coffeeandbibletime.com YouTube channel ☕ Instagram Some of the links in this episode may be affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

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 joy can actually grow because of hardship—not in spite of it. If you’re walking through something heavy, this episode is for you. Scriptures referenced:Philippians 1Nehemiah 8:9-12Philippians 1:21Philippians 1:29John 16:33Ephesians 4:12 Corinthians 12:9-10I Choose Joy: Change Your Perspective, Change Your LifeLearn more about Chip:Website | App Chip's favorites:NASB 1995 | NIV | Living on the Edge Prayer Journal | YouVersion | Logos Bible Software Been thinking about getting Logos? Use this link to get 60 days FREE! But don't wait, this offer ends July 21st, 2025!Got a question or something on your heart? We’d love to hear it! Drop us a note — your feedback helps us create episodes that truly encourage and inspire.📖 Struggling with Bible study? We wrote a book for you. Check out The EASY Bible Study Method, a guide to both enrich and simplify your time in Scripture. Want to read an excerpt? Click here! Want more from this conversation? Join our Coffee and Bible Time Community for exclusive bonus content you won’t hear anywhere else—including extended podcast episodes, behind-the-scenes extras, and our weekly book club led by Ashley, Taylor, Mentor Mama, and special guests. Come grow with us! Support the show💌 You don't have to grow alone! Subscribe to our newsletter for spiritual encouragement, podcast news, and practical resources to help you thrive. 🤝 We're helping women delight in the Word of God—and we can't do it alone. If you've been blessed by this podcast, help us reach others by donating! 💗 Looking for a new Bible or devotional? See what Ellen, Taylor, Ashley, and guests are loving on Amazon https://coffeeandbibletime.com YouTube channel ☕ Instagram Some of the links in this episode may be affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

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 from “mom rage” to emotional healing through God’s grace and practical tools. Learn how to break the cycle of reactive parenting and find peace in your motherhood. Scriptures referenced:Matthew 14:22-23Luke 5:15-16Genesis 3:12-13Galatians 5:22-232 Corinthians 10:5James 1:19Ephesians 4:26Ephesians 4:1-2Free resource: How to Become a Patient Mom: So You Can Stop Screaming Over Spilled MilkLearn more about Elizabeth:Website | Podcast | Coaching Support | Instagram Elizabeth's faves:ESV Study Bible | NLT One Year Bible | BIG Life Devotional Podcast | A Year in the Bible PodcastGot a question or something on your heart? We’d love to hear it! Drop us a note — your feedback helps us create episodes that truly encourage and inspire.📖 Struggling with Bible study? We wrote a book for you. Check out The EASY Bible Study Method, a guide to both enrich and simplify your time in Scripture. Want to read an excerpt? Click here! Want more from this conversation? Join our Coffee and Bible Time Community for exclusive bonus content you won’t hear anywhere else—including extended podcast episodes, behind-the-scenes extras, and our weekly book club led by Ashley, Taylor, Mentor Mama, and special guests. Come grow with us! Support the show💌 You don't have to grow alone! Subscribe to our newsletter for spiritual encouragement, podcast news, and practical resources to help you thrive. 🤝 We're helping women delight in the Word of God—and we can't do it alone. If you've been blessed by this podcast, help us reach others by donating! 💗 Looking for a new Bible or devotional? See what Ellen, Taylor, Ashley, and guests are loving on Amazon https://coffeeandbibletime.com YouTube channel ☕ Instagram Some of the links in this episode may be affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

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 bug flying in her mouth.Scripture referenced:James 1:19James 3:4John 15:5Ellen's Bible: Amplified 'Journal the Word' BibleSermon referenced: The Look that Changes Everything (note: Taylor accidentally misquoted this quote to Tim Keller. The original quote is from Gabe Fluhrer.)Got a question or something on your heart? We’d love to hear it! Drop us a note — your feedback helps us create episodes that truly encourage and inspire.📖 Struggling with Bible study? We wrote a book for you. Check out The EASY Bible Study Method, a guide to both enrich and simplify your time in Scripture. Want to read an excerpt? Click here!Support the show💌 You don't have to grow alone! Subscribe to our newsletter for spiritual encouragement, podcast news, and practical resources to help you thrive. 🤝 We're helping women delight in the Word of God—and we can't do it alone. If you've been blessed by this podcast, help us reach others by donating! 💗 Looking for a new Bible or devotional? See what Ellen, Taylor, Ashley, and guests are loving on Amazon https://coffeeandbibletime.com YouTube channel ☕ Instagram Some of the links in this episode may be affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

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 of God be more real than the presence of machines?If you’re looking for clarity, hope, and a fresh spiritual perspective on the digital age, this conversation is for you. Dr. Drew Dickens joins us for a thought-provoking conversation on how Christian women can navigate AI with wisdom, discernment, and faith that’s firmly rooted in Christ.Scripture referenced:Philippians 4:6John 18Dive deeper: Whispers of the Spirit: A 40-Day Guide to Intimate PrayerMore from Dr. Dickens: Website | PodcastDr. Dickens' Favorites: ESV | NASB | Amplified Bible | Journal | Encountering Peace App | YouVersionGot a question or something on your heart? We’d love to hear it! Drop us a note — your feedback helps us create episodes that truly encourage and inspire.📖 Struggling with Bible study? We wrote a book for you. Check out The EASY Bible Study Method, a guide to both enrich and simplify your time in Scripture. Want to read an excerpt? Click here!Support the show💌 You don't have to grow alone! Subscribe to our newsletter for spiritual encouragement, podcast news, and practical resources to help you thrive. 🤝 We're helping women delight in the Word of God—and we can't do it alone. If you've been blessed by this podcast, help us reach others by donating! 💗 Looking for a new Bible or devotional? See what Ellen, Taylor, Ashley, and guests are loving on Amazon https://coffeeandbibletime.com YouTube channel ☕ Instagram Some of the links in this episode may be affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

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 everything else you do. Scriptures referenced:2 Timothy 2:15Romans 1:20Matthew 11:28-30Isaiah 40:28John 10:10Exodus 16Dive deeper: The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath LivingMore from Eryn: Website | Podcast | Family Values GuideEryn's favorites: NASB 1995 | ESV Thompson Chain-Reference Bible | Fine-Tip Sharpie Pens | Gel Pens | Blue Letter Bible | Logos Bible SoftwareGot a question or something on your heart? We’d love to hear it! Drop us a note — your feedback helps us create episodes that truly encourage and inspire.📖 Struggling with Bible study? We wrote a book for you. Check out The EASY Bible Study Method, a guide to both enrich and simplify your time in Scripture. Want to read an excerpt? Click here! Want more from this conversation? Join our Coffee and Bible Time Community for exclusive bonus content you won’t hear anywhere else—including extended podcast episodes, behind-the-scenes extras, and our weekly book club led by Ashley, Taylor, Mentor Mama, and special guests. Come grow with us! Support the show💌 You don't have to grow alone! Subscribe to our newsletter for spiritual encouragement, podcast news, and practical resources to help you thrive. 🤝 We're helping women delight in the Word of God—and we can't do it alone. If you've been blessed by this podcast, help us reach others by donating! 💗 Looking for a new Bible or devotional? See what Ellen, Taylor, Ashley, and guests are loving on Amazon https://coffeeandbibletime.com YouTube channel ☕ Instagram Some of the links in this episode may be affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

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.Scriptures mentioned:James 1:2-4Matthew 16:24-26Romans 5:1-5James 1:52 Timothy 1:7Matthew 11:28-30Ellen's Bible: ESV Key Word Study BibleTaylor's Bible: CSB Spurgeon Study BibleBibleHubGot a question or something on your heart? We’d love to hear it! Drop us a note — your feedback helps us create episodes that truly encourage and inspire.📖 Struggling with Bible study? We wrote a book for you. Check out The EASY Bible Study Method, a guide to both enrich and simplify your time in Scripture. Want to read an excerpt? Click here!Support the show💌 You don't have to grow alone! Subscribe to our newsletter for spiritual encouragement, podcast news, and practical resources to help you thrive. 🤝 We're helping women delight in the Word of God—and we can't do it alone. If you've been blessed by this podcast, help us reach others by donating! 💗 Looking for a new Bible or devotional? See what Ellen, Taylor, Ashley, and guests are loving on Amazon https://coffeeandbibletime.com YouTube channel ☕ Instagram Some of the links in this episode may be affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

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. Together, they open up about their battles with inner critics, shame cycles, and the pressure to “get it all right.”But there’s good news: God never asked us to be perfect—He invites us to be free. 💛Join us as we explore how Scripture breaks the chains of performance and offers us something better: grace, surrender, and real identity in Christ.Scriptures referenced:1 Peter 1:16Hebrews 10Colossians 1:16-17Philippians 2:13Perfected: Trading Shame and Striving for Wholeness in ChristAbout Bethany:Website | InstagramBethany's Favorite Bible Study Supplies:ESV Illuminated Bible | ESV Scripture Journals | Blue Letter BibleGot a question or something on your heart? We’d love to hear it! Drop us a note — your feedback helps us create episodes that truly encourage and inspire.📖 Struggling with Bible study? We wrote a book for you. Check out The EASY Bible Study Method, a guide to both enrich and simplify your time in Scripture. Want to read an excerpt? Click here! Want more from this conversation? Join our Coffee and Bible Time Community for exclusive bonus content you won’t hear anywhere else—including extended podcast episodes, behind-the-scenes extras, and our weekly book club led by Ashley, Taylor, Mentor Mama, and special guests. Come grow with us! Support the show💌 You don't have to grow alone! Subscribe to our newsletter for spiritual encouragement, podcast news, and practical resources to help you thrive. 🤝 We're helping women delight in the Word of God—and we can't do it alone. If you've been blessed by this podcast, help us reach others by donating! 💗 Looking for a new Bible or devotional? See what Ellen, Taylor, Ashley, and guests are loving on Amazon https://coffeeandbibletime.com YouTube channel ☕ Instagram Some of the links in this episode may be affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

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. Using Colossians and Philemon as an example, Holly shows how scholarly tools and spiritual sensitivity go hand in hand when studying God's word.Scriptures referenced:Luke 81 Corinthians 12-14Colossians 1:7Colossians 3:11Acts 14:221 Peter 3:17-18Colossians and Philemon: A Transformative Bible Commentary for Spirit-Filled ChristiansAbout Dr. Holly Beers:Faculty Page | Messages  Favorite Bible: NLT | NRSVFavorite Journaling Supplies: Colored Markers | Colored PensFavorite Apps: Accordance | Bible GatewayGot a question or something on your heart? We’d love to hear it! Drop us a note — your feedback helps us create episodes that truly encourage and inspire.📖 Struggling with Bible study? We wrote a book for you. Check out The EASY Bible Study Method, a guide to both enrich and simplify your time in Scripture. Want to read an excerpt? Click here!Support the show💌 You don't have to grow alone! Subscribe to our newsletter for spiritual encouragement, podcast news, and practical resources to help you thrive. 🤝 We're helping women delight in the Word of God—and we can't do it alone. If you've been blessed by this podcast, help us reach others by donating! 💗 Looking for a new Bible or devotional? See what Ellen, Taylor, Ashley, and guests are loving on Amazon https://coffeeandbibletime.com YouTube channel ☕ Instagram Some of the links in this episode may be affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.