Coffee and Bible Time Podcast

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 can deepen our appreciation for God’s Word and His plan of redemption.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Tammy’s journey to faith in Jesus and the impact on her family relationships
• How the Jewish context of Scripture helps us understand Jesus’ words and actions
• The deeper meaning of the Jewish feasts, including Yom Kippur and Shavuot
• The connection between Pentecost, the Holy Spirit, and God’s covenant
• Practical encouragement for reading the Bible more thoughtfully and seeing Jesus throughout Scripture

Check out Tammy Priest's new book, Jerusalem Calls!

Scripture referenced:
Leviticus 16 | Exodus 19 | Acts 2:1-4

About Tammy Priest:
BeginningWithMoses.com | @beginningwithmoses | Substack

Tammy's Bible study tools:
NIV Study Bible | Star highlighter | Multicolored pen | Blue Letter Bible

Other resources:
The Complete Jewish Study Bible | The Hebrew-Greek Key Word Study Bible | Jerusalem Calls on Audible

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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 and courage.
• Practical ways to bring your anxiety to God through prayer, worship, and everyday acts of trust.

Check out Jess' new book, You Can't Be Brave Until You're Scared

Scripture referenced:
Matthew 14:22-33 | Luke 22:54-60 | Psalm 139:23-24

About Jess Connolly:
JessConnolly.com | @jessaconnolly | The Jess Connolly Podcast

Jess' Bible study tools:
Wide margin NIV | Goodnotes | Five Loaves

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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 performance
• How wounds and past experiences can shape the way you see God
• What it means to experience God's love personally
• How to recognize false beliefs about who God is
• A simple practice for becoming still and aware of Jesus' presence
• How to begin asking God to reveal Himself to you more deeply

Learn more about Stasi and The Ladder of Love here!

Scripture referenced:
James 4:2 | John 17:20-23 | John 14:15 | 1 John 4:19 | Romans 8:28 | Philippians 1:6 | Ephesians 6:11 | 1 Peter 5:9

About Stasi Eldredge:
wildatheart.org | Captivated Podcast | The Ladder of Love audiobook | Facebook | @stasieldredge

Stasi's Bible study tools:
NIV | Unlined journal | YouVersion

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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 doing.

They discuss:

• How to keep trusting God when your prayers are going unanswered
• Why God cares about who we’re becoming while we wait
• How to resist comparing your journey to someone else’s
• Why prayer matters for the waiting season
• What it looks like to be faithful with what God has made clear today

Check out Kaci's new book, So Much Better: Daring To Trust God When You're Waiting, Impatient, and Expectant

Scripture referenced:
Hebrews 11:8-19 | 2 Timothy 2:13 | Philippians 4:6 | Deuteronomy 29:29 | 2 Corinthians 3:18

About Kaci Nicole:
kacinicole.com | @kacinicole | So Much Better Bible Study

Kaci's Bible study tools:
ESV Single Column Journaling Bible | Mr. Pen Highlighters | Enduring Word App

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Do you want to grow closer to God...but aren’t sure how to get more from your Bible study? In this episode, Ellen and Ashley dive into Psalm 119 and explore how studying God’s Word can deepen your relationship with Him.

Together, they discuss:

• Why Psalm 119 is so deeply centered on loving God’s Word
• How Scripture helps us know God and His character
• What words like law, statutes, testimonies, and commandments mean
• Practical ways to study and pray through Psalm 119
• How theme tracing can help you understand Scripture
• What to do when Bible study feels intimidating or confusing

Whether you’re new to Bible study or looking for a fresh way to engage with Scripture, Psalm 119 offers encouragement to keep showing up, studying God’s Word, and growing in love for Him.

Scripture referenced:
Psalm 119

Resources mentioned:
How to Pray the Psalms with Traci Crowley | BibleGateway

Check out our new course! How Do I Grow Closer to God? In-Depth Psalm 119 Course

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Sudden sadness. Bursts of irritability. If that sounds familiar, you may be carrying grief you haven't recognized—and naming it is the first step toward bringing it to God, healing, and moving forward.

In this conversation, Ellen and licensed therapist Nicole Langman explore the often-overlooked losses that can leave us grieving even when no one has died. Together, they discuss:

• Why we compare our pain to others—and why we don't have to
• How grief can show up as anger, guilt, shame, or even relief
• Why joy and sorrow can exist at the same time
• How to recognize, name, and process the grief you're carrying
• What to do when you're asking God, “Why?”
• Practical ways to bring your grief to God and begin healing

Nicole also shares how Scripture and honest prayer can help us remember that God is near in our pain.

This Isn't The Story I Wanted: Grieving the Life You Lost and Trusting the God Who Stays

Scripture referenced:
Psalm 56:8 | Psalm 18:6 | John 11:35

About Nicole:
NicoleLangman.com | @_nicolelangman | Facebook

Nicole's Bible study tools:
ESV | Filament Bible | Transparent sticky notes | Logos (get a 60-day free trial with this link!) | BlueLetterBible.org | BibleProject.com

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When life gets hard, the Bible doesn't give us easy comfort...it points us to eternity. Here's why that matters. 

In this episode, Ellen Krause talks with Bible teacher and author Jennifer Rothschild—who has lived with blindness since age 15—about how the hope of eternal life shapes the way we live right now.

Together, they discuss:

• Why heaven is more than a future promise and how it changes our lives today
• Common misconceptions Christians have about heaven and eternal life
• How an eternal perspective can help us navigate suffering, grief, and disappointment
• How our longings, losses, and loves can point us toward Christ
• What it means to keep Jesus at the center of our hope
• Encouragement for trusting God when He doesn’t change our circumstances

Heaven for Today: 60 Devotions on How the Life to Come Changes Your Life Right Now

Scripture referenced:
John 14 | 2 Cor. 5:8 | 1 Cor. 15:51 | Romans 8:18 | 2 Cor. 4:16-18

About Jennifer:
JenniferRothschild.com | HeavenforToday.com | Facebook

Jennifer's Bible study tools:
NASB 1995 | NIV | YouVersion | Dwell Bible App | GotQuestions.org

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How do you give God all of yourself when your days are filled with responsibilities, distractions, and discouragement? Cheryl Marshall joins Ellen Krause to offer an encouraging reminder from Romans 12:1-2. 

Faithfulness to God doesn’t require big platforms or major accomplishments—it can happen right in the middle of your ordinary life.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why God’s mercy is the foundation of wholehearted devotion
• What it means to surrender your whole self to God
• Three obstacles to spiritual growth: distraction, disobedience, and discouragement
• How God’s sovereignty can strengthen you through painful seasons
• How renewing your mind with Scripture can deepen your relationship with God
• Simple steps for pursuing greater faithfulness and wholehearted devotion

Get your copy of All of Me: Pursuing A Life Wholly Devoted to God by Cheryl Marshall!

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Scripture referenced:
Romans 12:1-2 | Romans 6:13 | 1 Corinthians 10:31 | 1 Corinthians 10:13 | Psalm 145:14-16 | Psalm 103 | Psalm 86:11 | 1 Corinthians 10:13 | 2 Corinthians 5:9 | 2 Corinthians 5:15 | 1 Corinthians 6:20 | Psalm 119

How to Pray When You Don't Have the Words | Traci Crowley

About Cheryl:
CherylMarshall.com | @_cherylmarshall | Whole Life Worship Podcast

Cheryl's Bible study tools:
John MacArthur Study Bible (NASB) | Leatherbound Journal | Logos (get a 60-day free trial with this link!) | BlueLetterBible.org

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What if your exhaustion is revealing something deeper about you? The Gospel Coalition's Brett McCracken joins Ellen Krause to offer a fresh perspective on why God created us to rest—and what our need for sleep can teach us about surrender, trust, and dependence on Him.

You’ll discover:

• Why sleep is a gift from God, not something to feel guilty about
• How your need for rest can reveal your limits and desire for control
• What science and Scripture teach us about dreams
• How sleep can become an act of trust and worship
• What to do when exhaustion or sleeplessness is part of your current season
• How our imperfect rest points us toward the perfect rest we have in Christ

If you’ve been running on empty or wondering, "why am I always tired?" this conversation will encourage you to see rest in a whole new way.

Get your copy of Brett's new book, The Wisdom of Sleep, here!

Win a free copy of Brett McCracken's new book! Enter by leaving a comment and your email address through this link.

Scripture referenced:
Psalm 127:1-2 | Psalm 121 | Hebrews 4:9 

About Brett McCracken:
BrettMcCracken.com | @bwmccracken | Substack

Brett's Bible study tools:
NIV | Moleskine journal | ESV.org

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What if the things you’re doing every day—your work, your responsibilities, your relationships, even the parts no one else sees—matter far more than you realize? 

Paige Allen joins Ellen Krause on the Coffee and Bible Time Podcast to share what the women of Genesis can teach us about recognizing God’s purpose in our lives and faithfully responding to what He’s asking of us today. 

You’ll discover:

• God can work through ordinary faithfulness.
• Waiting isn’t wasted.
• You don’t have to see the whole story for your obedience to matter.
• Your “small” acts of faithfulness are part of something bigger.
• Your life can have eternal impact even when you can’t see the fruit yet.

Check out Paige's new book, Matriarchs, here!

Win a free copy of Paige Allen's new book! Enter by leaving a comment and your email address through this link.

Scripture referenced:
Exodus 3:6 | Genesis 24 | 1 Corinthians 1:27 | Luke 1:26-38 | Hebrews 10:23 | Genesis 23

About Paige Allen:
PaigeAllen.net | @PaigeAllenTexas

Paige's Bible Study tools:
Large Print NLT | Journal | Pens | Logos (get a free trial here!) | Blue Letter Bible

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