Coffee and Bible Time Podcast

Do you ever open your Bible feeling more obligated than excited? In this episode, Ellen Krause talks with Cara Ray about how to move beyond checking a box and rediscover the joy of meeting with God. 
If your quiet time has felt dry, rushed, or like another task on your to-do list, this conversation will encourage you.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why Bible reading can start to feel like a duty instead of a delight
How God uses discipline to lead us into deeper joy
What it means to find rest and renewal in God’s Word
How understanding your identity in Christ changes your relationship with Him
Whether you’re feeling spiritually tired or simply longing for a deeper connection with God, this episode will remind you that His Word is a gift.
Check out Cara's book, The Pursuit of Holy Leisure!
Resources:
Celebration of Discipline | Union with Christ | Cara-Ray.com | MyWritersBloc.com | John MacArthur Study Bible | College ruled spiral notebook | ESV Bible journaling notebooks | Bible Gateway | Blue Letter Bible | Precept Austin

Scripture referenced:
1 Corinthians 10:31 | Psalm 139:23-24 | Ephesians 1:3-14 | Matthew 11:28-30
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Have you ever wondered if your everyday life truly matters for God’s kingdom? In this encouraging conversation, Jim Pellitteri shares how his relationship with Jesus transformed the way he saw his work, relationships, and opportunities to serve others.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
How God can use you right where you are—even in ordinary places and conversations
Why your availability matters more than your ability
How Jim learned to see his workplace as a mission field
Why the way we love and care for people can point others to Jesus
How to share your faith with humility, truth, and grace
Your life may be more of a ministry than you realize.
Scripture referenced:
Psalm 139 | Ephesians 4:15 | Jeremiah 29:11-13

Resources mentioned:
NLT | NIV | ESV | Sermon 1 (Michael Youssef) | Sermon 2 (Chris Hodges)
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In this powerful episode, firefighter Jim Pellitteri shares how God met him in the middle of suffering, transformed his story, and became the Father he always needed.
Jim’s journey is a reminder that no past is too broken for God to redeem and no wound is too deep for His healing.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
How God pursued Jim through years of pain, loneliness, and searching
The moment Jim encountered the love of Jesus and found true peace
How God became his family, his Father, and his source of belonging
Encouragement for anyone longing to see God redeem their story
Scripture referenced:
Romans 8:31-39
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Have you ever wanted to share your faith but felt nervous about saying the wrong thing, making a conversation awkward, or not knowing where to begin?
In this episode, Peyton Jones shares how everyday conversations and ordinary relationships can become opportunities to point people to Jesus. You don’t need to have the perfect words, a bold personality, or years of experience—you can start right where God has placed you.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why many Christians feel intimidated when it comes to sharing their faith
How Jesus modeled a simple, relational approach to making disciples
How to start natural conversations about God without forcing them
Why your personality and experience don’t disqualify you
Practical steps for confidently living out your faith every day
Learn more about Discipology and download the free app here!
Scripture referenced:
Acts 20:34 | Matthew 28:18-30 | John 1:35-2:12 | Luke 4:43 | Mark 3:13-15 | Matthew 14-15 | Mark 9:14-29 | Luke 9:54, Mark 3:17 | Luke 5:8 | John 1:45-51 | Acts 9:1-19, 22:1-21, 26:9-23

About Peyton Jones:
Discipology.com | Discipology: The Art and Science of Making Disciples | Companion Journal | Through The Word app
Peyton's Bible study tools:
Wide Margin ESV | Wide Margin NIV | Fine Point Pen | Interleaved Bible | BibleGateway.com
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What if waiting isn’t wasted time—but the very place God is shaping you most?
In this episode of Coffee and Bible Time, we talk about what it looks like to stay faithful while trusting in God’s timing, especially when life feels unclear or delayed. Waiting is often misunderstood as inactivity, but Scripture shows us it is a season of active faith, emotional honesty, and daily obedience.
We discuss how to walk through waiting with wisdom, peace, and perspective.
In this episode, we cover:
 Why biblical waiting is active, not passive 
 How to process emotions during uncertain seasons 
 Taking the “next God-honoring step” 
 The role of wise counsel and community 
 Surrendering outcomes to God 
 Finding peace in trusting in God’s timing 
Scripture referenced:
Psalm 27:14 | Psalm 130:5 | Isaiah 40:31 | Psalm 119:105 | He is the potter, we are the clay | Philippians 4:6 | James 1:5 | Proverbs 15:22 | Colossians 1:16 | Romans 8:28
Reflection questions:
1. Am I actively trusting God or am I merely enduring the waiting? 
2. What is the next obvious God honoring step that I can take today?
3. Am I seeking God through prayer? Am I seeking God through scripture?
4. Have I sought wise counsel from mature believers?
5. Am I trusting and surrendering the outcome to the Lord?
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