Jesus meets us in our loneliness, shame, and longing for validation. 

Ellen and Taylor dive into the powerful story of the woman at the well. Together, they explore why the need to belong is so deeply human, how rejection truly hurts, and how Christ offers living water that fully satisfies. If you’ve ever struggled with people-pleasing, feeling unseen, or wondering if your past disqualifies you from God’s love, this conversation will remind you that Jesus sees your heart—and He invites you into freedom, healing, and true acceptance. 

Check out our new 7-week study, The Gospel of John: The EASY Bible Study Method!

Scripture referenced:

• John 4:1-42
• Romans 7:19-20
• Luke 12:7

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After the tragic death of her 3-year-old son River in 2019, Amber Smith began a journey through "the valley of the shadow of death" that led her to experience the darkness of grief—and the light that Jesus brings, even in our greatest pain. This conversation explores grief, faith, and what it looks like to keep seeking God even in the valley. 

Read Amber's memoir, The Girl on the Bathroom Floor, today!

Scripture referenced:

• Psalm 139:13
• Hosea 6:1
• Proverbs 3:5
• Romans 12:12
• Psalm 23

About Amber Smith:
Instagram | Website | YouTube

Amber's favorite Bible study tools:
Bible-in-a-Year Plan | LSB Bible | John MacArthur Study Bible | Gel Highlighters | Gel Pens | @shelovesbible products | Olive Tree Bible App

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Have you ever started reading the Bible with good intentions of consistency, only to fall behind, feel discouraged, and give up? You’re not alone. Today Ellen and Taylor are sharing the tips that helped them start reading the Bible—and actually keep going. 

Check out our new book, The Gospel of John: The EASY Bible Study Method, releasing on January 6, 2026!

Resources:

• One-Year Bible Reading Plan
• Coffee and Bible Time Community
• How to Study the Bible With ADHD
• YouVersion
• EASY Bible Study Method
• EASY Bible Study Method Notebook
• EASY Bible Study Method podcast series: 1 2 3 4 

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God is with you—even in life’s hardest moments. Retired Air Force chaplain Bob Page shares powerful stories of hope, presence, and transformation, reminding listeners that God is with you in heartbreak, detours, and healing.

Check out Bob's new book, God Is Still For You: Ten Reasons You Can Be Sure Even When Life Is Hard

Download a free sample and study guide here!

Scripture referenced:

• Psalm 121
• Matthew 5-7
• Genesis 16:13

Bob's favorite Bible study tools:

NIV Bible | Colored markers | BibleGateway | God Is Still For You Playlist

Learn more about Bob Page:

Website | Facebook

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Connect with God with the Every Woman's Bible 💕 Through deep study and reflection, you’ll discover God’s heart for you and clarify your calling through personal stories, insights, inspiration, and study notes—all created by women, for women. 

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Sometimes we only understand God’s grace when we hit rock bottom. The Gospels teach that Jesus doesn't disdain our pain: instead, He actively moves toward us with hope and restoration. In this episode, Sherri Hughes-Gragg shares her journey from a performance-based faith to a grace-filled understanding of God’s love. 

Check out Sherri's new devotional, The Compassionate Christ: Draw Near to the Risen Savior

Scripture references:

• Mark 4:35-41
• Matthew 8:1-4
• Luke 8:43-48
• Matthew 27:46
• Psalm 22:1, 24
• Ephesians 3:19

Other resources:
Grace Unknown: The Heart of Reformed Theology by R.C. Sproul

Advent: The Story of Christmas by Sherri Hughes-Gragg

Sherri's favorite Bible study tools:
NIV | NASB | LEUCHTTERM1917 Notebook | Logos (use this link for a 60-day free trial!) | BibleGateway

Learn more about Sherri Hughes-Gragg:
Website | Facebook | Instagram

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What if Jesus isn't found in big, dramatic moments—but in the quiet, ordinary places you tend to overlook? In this episode, botanical artist and author Sylvie Vanhoozer shares how Advent time can reshape the way we see God in our everyday lives. Through simple practices of paying attention, noticing beauty, and welcoming Christ right where we are, Sylvie invites us into a slower, more intentional season that opens our hearts to Jesus: during Christmas and far beyond. 

Explore more with Sylvie's new book, The Art of Living in Advent: 28 Days of Joyful Waiting, and her first devotional, The Art of Living in Season: A Year of Reflection For Everyday Saints!

Scripture referenced:

• Psalm 19:1-2
• Psalm 46:10
• Genesis 3:8
• Genesis 2:7

Sylvie's favorite Bible study tools:
ESV Study Bible | Pocket-Size Notebook | Mechanical Pencil | YouVersion

Learn more about Sylvie Vanhoozer:
Website

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How can you find healing from a broken relationship? In this episode, Christina Daniels joins us to explore how to recognize unhealthy patterns, set God-honoring boundaries, and walk through the hard but freeing process of forgiveness.  Discover how to let God transform your heart, guide your steps, and bring His healing into the places that feel most broken. 

Looking for more? Check out Christina's book, Healing After Toxic Love: A Guide and Workbook to Find Peace, Clarity, and Strength After a Toxic Relationship

Scripture referenced:

• Luke 22:3
• John 21:15-19
• 1 Samuel 19:9-10
• Proverbs 4:23
• Judges 16:4-22
• 1 John 4:18
• John 8:32
• Proverbs 27:17
• Matthew 16:21-23
• Matthew 18:15-18
• Psalm 68:6
• Hosea 1:2-3
• 1 John 1:8-10
• Matthew 5:8 
• Galatians 2:11-14

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Learn more about Christina Daniels:

Adorned Heart | Linktree

Christina's favorite Bible study tools:

Spiral notebook | Colored pens | Highlighters | Sticky notes | BibleGateway | GotQuestions | BibleRef

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When the seasons of life leave you weary, the story of Ruth invites you to the table. We're exploring one of Scripture's most moving narratives, guided by author and Bible teacher Laura Piraino. Through Ruth's journey from famine to fulfillment, Ellen and Laura unpack the spiritual seasons we all encounter, and the hope we find in our Redeemer working quietly through it all. 

Get your copy of At the Table With Ruth today!

Scripture referenced:

• Ruth 1-4
• Psalm 34:8
• Luke 2
• John 1:5

Laura's favorite Bible study tools:

• NLT
• NIV
• Spiral-bound journal
• Zebra pen
• Bible Hub
• Conversation Cards

About Laura Piraino:
Website | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

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Understanding Scripture doesn’t have to feel confusing, dull, or out of reach. In this episode, Faith Womack invites us to rethink how we read the Bible—not as a book about us, but as God’s story of redemption and revelation. Because when we stop hunting for quick personal answers and start looking for who God is, everything changes.

Check out Faith's new book, No More Boring Bible Study, out now!

Scripture referenced:

• Exodus 34:6-7
• Philippians 4:13

Faith's favorite Bible study tools:
ESV Bible | NIV Bible | NET Bible | Fine-tip pens | Colored pencils 

About Faith:
Website | YouTube | Instagram

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When you’re tired of measuring up, discover the freedom of resting in a love that can’t be earned or ranked—a love that welcomes you just as you are. In this episode, Ellen talks with Bible teacher Oghosa Iyamu about the impartiality of God’s love and how understanding it reshapes the way we see ourselves and love others. 

Want to dive even deeper? Check out Oghosa's new study, Forever Welcomed!

Scripture referenced:

• Isaiah 55:1
• Isaiah 6
• James 2
• Deuteronomy 10:17
• Acts 10:34
• Psalm 136:1
• Lamentations 3:22-23
• Genesis 16:13

About Oghosa Iyamu:
Website | Instagram

Oghosa's Bible study picks:
NIV Cultural Background Study Bible | ESV Study Bible | Notecards | Blue Letter Bible | her.BIBLE

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