Coffee and Bible Time Podcast

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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How Do I Grow Closer to God? Psalm 119 In-Depth Course
Understand the Bible with confidence, develop a meaningful rhythm in God's Word, and grow closer to Him through Psalm 119. Click here to learn more!
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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 I Grow Closer to God? Psalm 119 In-Depth Course
Understand the Bible with confidence, develop a meaningful rhythm in God's Word, and grow closer to Him through Psalm 119. Click here to learn more!
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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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How Do I Grow Closer to God? Psalm 119 In-Depth Course
Understand the Bible with confidence, develop a meaningful rhythm in God's Word, and grow closer to Him through Psalm 119. Click here to learn more!
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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!
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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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How Do I Grow Closer to God? Psalm 119 In-Depth Course
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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!
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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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How Do I Grow Closer to God? Psalm 119 In-Depth Course
Understand the Bible with confidence, develop a meaningful rhythm in God's Word, and grow closer to Him through Psalm 119. Click here to learn more!
Support the show
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