Coffee and Bible Time Podcast

If prayer feels hard right now, you might not need better words...just an open Bible.
Today, Ellen talks with longtime friend Traci Crowley about how praying with Psalms can completely transform your prayer life—giving you words when you feel stuck and helping you reconnect with God in a simple, meaningful way.
Praying the Bible by Donald S. Whitney
Scripture referenced:
Psalm 23 | Psalm 77:2; 8-9 | Psalm 54:1-4, 6 | Colossians 1:9-12

Traci's Bible study tools:
ESV Large Print | Amplified Bible | Spiral notebooks | Colored pencils | BibleHub 
Got a thought? Got a prayer request? Tell us here & we'll get back to you!
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“I can’t believe I just said that.”
If that thought has ever followed an outburst with your kids, you know how heavy mom guilt can feel. It’s easy to believe that if you just feel bad enough, you’ll finally change.
But what if that’s not what God is asking of you?
In this episode, Ellen and Janel unpack the difference between worldly guilt and true, biblical repentance. They share how God meets us with kindness in our worst moments—and how that kindness actually leads to lasting transformation.
Check out Janel's book, How to Stop Yelling Up the Stairs
Scripture referenced:
1 Corinthians 3:6
Matthew 12:34
Proverbs 19:11
Matthew 26:36-46; Luke 22:40-46
1 Peter 3:6
2 Timothy 1:7
Romans 2:4
1 John 4:18
Romans 5:8
James 4:1
Genesis 50:20
About Janel Breitenstein:
Website
Janel's Bible study tools:
ESV Journaling Bible | BibleHub
Got a thought? Got a prayer request? Tell us here & we'll get back to you!
Join our community! If you are a Christian woman seeking to know God deeper, study Scriptures, pray with and for others, strengthen your faith, and support other in doing the same, this is the place for you. 
Want to study God's Word for yourself? Try our In-Depth Bible Study Academy
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Have you ever felt like God gave you a calling…but months or even years later, it looks like nothing is happening?

This conversation will help you:
Understand what to do after God speaks but before anything changes
Stay faithful in seasons where you feel stuck or unseen
Let go of pressure and trust God’s timing
Focus on what God is building in you—not just what you’re waiting for
Whether you’re in a season of waiting, confusion, or simple obedience, this episode will remind you that God is still working—even when you can’t see it.

Scripture referenced: 
Luke 1:34-38
Genesis 37-50
Philippians 3:13-14
2 Timothy 4:7
Isaiah 6:8-13
Acts 2:42
Luke 24:13-35
Hebrews 6:12
Genesis 21:5
Luke 18:1-8
1 Samuel 14
Matthew 9:37-38
About Franz Lüttmann:
Jesus House | School of Revival
Franz's favorite Bible study tools:
Nueva Version Viviente | New Living Translation | YouVersion | Toma tu Lugar |  Instituto MiSion |  Casa de Dios 
Got a thought? Got a prayer request? Tell us here & we'll get back to you!
Join our community! If you are a Christian woman seeking to know God deeper, study Scriptures, pray with and for others, strengthen your faith, and support other in doing the same, this is the place for you. 
Want to study God's Word for yourself? Try our In-Depth Bible Study Academy
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Taylor and Ellen talk about how to find peace in God when your circumstances feel out of control. Through Psalm 3, we walk through how David experienced real peace in the middle of fear, stress, and regret—and how you can too. 
Want to study the Psalms with us? Join the Coffee and Bible Time Community!
Scripture referenced:
Psalm 3
2 Samuel 11-15
Genesis 3
Romans 8:38-39
Revelation 8:3-4
Got a thought? Got a prayer request? Tell us here & we'll get back to you!
Join our community! If you are a Christian woman seeking to know God deeper, study Scriptures, pray with and for others, strengthen your faith, and support other in doing the same, this is the place for you. 
Want to study God's Word for yourself? Try our In-Depth Bible Study Academy
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How do we see God at work when life doesn’t go as planned? Laurie Polich Short shares powerful insights on living by faith—even when doors close, plans shift, or life takes unexpected detours. 
Join Ellen and Laurie as they discuss:
Recognizing God's patterns of action in our lives
Biblical stories that demonstrate God's faithfulness, even in uncertainty
Practical exercises for spiritual growth
Learn more about Laurie's new guided journal, Tracking God In Your Life! 
Scripture referenced:
Ruth 1
Genesis 40-41
Genesis 29-30
Job 42:7-17
Psalm 77:11
About Laurie Short:

Website | Instagram | Facebook
Laurie's favorite Bible study tools:
NIV | The Message | Journal | Bible Gateway
Got a thought? Got a prayer request? Tell us here & we'll get back to you!
Join our community! If you are a Christian woman seeking to know God deeper, study Scriptures, pray with and for others, strengthen your faith, and support other in doing the same, this is the place for you. 
Want to study God's Word for yourself? Try our In-Depth Bible Study Academy
Click here to try a free mini-course!
Support the show
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