Have a comment? Text us! You are a child of God. Jesus told us that NOTHING can change that. No matter what life may throw your way, you will never lose your inherent value as a child of the Most High God. Follow our host as he shares stories and scriptures to show how valuable you are. Listen and know that as a child of God, nothing that life throws at you will decrease your value. This episode has includes a short Memorial Day Message as well. Podcast Host: Todd Uebele ========== Coffee With J...
May 28, 2024•11 min•Season 4Ep. 19
Have a comment? Text us! It was a lot to deal with in a short period of time...his dad was admitted to the hospital—maybe for the last time, he got troubling health results and received a notice that his lease would not be renewed! Having already moved twice in less than 12 months unleashed a financial burden, and these colliding whirlwinds rumbled a presage of the harsh days ahead. Can God calm this storm? Is there a limit to God’s power? In this episode, our host shares an honest account of wh...
May 14, 2024•21 min•Season 4Ep. 18
Have a comment? Text us! Sara and her family moved 14 states north. They were committed to the new plan. Sold a house, bought another one, moved the whole family and all their belongings… But 2023 was not the year they had planned. How do you manage the overwhelming internal questioning when things don’t work out as planned? Questions such as, how do we not know? Why didn’t we take it slower? What was it about me that made it not work? What will everyone think? In this episode, our Host, Sara ta...
Apr 30, 2024•14 min•Season 4Ep. 17
Have a comment? Text us! "Into every life a little rain must fall, and losing one you love is like a storm...but storms are passing..." - Michael W. Smith, Leesha The call came in the middle of the night. Though his father had been sick for some time, and the call was not entirely unexpected, a huge weight fell upon our host. His father had passed away. Join us as our host shares his grief journey. Listen as he share how God helps us, physically, spiritually, emotionally. Our host will share how...
Apr 16, 2024•20 min•Season 4Ep. 16
Have a comment? Text us! Is Spiritual Warfare Real? Paul tells us, "our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. " (Eph 6:12) Daniel waited 21 days for an answer to prayer as the messenger angel was held up by the Pring of Persia. Elisha was surround by an army that itself was surround by an army of angels. When David fought the Philistines, God'...
Mar 26, 2024•21 min•Season 4Ep. 15
Have a comment? Text us! Many approach Lent as a season to get closer to God. But what happens after Lent? What do we do with what we learned through it? This episode brings a different approach to Lent. Our host focuses on the impact Lent should have on us. By sharing some of his experiences (raw and unfiltered), he encourages us to think about what to do once Lent is over. Do we go back to how we used to be before Lent as if nothing happened, or do we let that spiritual growth keep flourishing...
Mar 12, 2024•21 min•Season 4Ep. 14
Have a comment? Text us! Is the Bible reliable? Is it really the Word of God? If you have faced the argument, "The Bible isn't reliable because it is full of contradictions," this episode is for you. In this episode, our host answers tough questions about the authority of the Bible or the God-breathed Word of God. He shows examples of how, historically, people had twisted the Word for their own agendas. He also presents historical, secular, and theological evidence for the reliability of the Gos...
Feb 27, 2024•19 min•Season 4Ep. 13
Have a comment? Text us! And now for something completely different. No, this is not Monty Python, but this episode of Coffee With Jesus will be a little bit different from most. Typically, our hosts, guests and guest hosts will share testimonies of their trials and tribulations. They'll talk about how God helped them through, carried them and strengthened them. It is our hope, that in sharing these testimonies and showing you how God helped us, you will have the comfort and encouragement you ne...
Feb 06, 2024•19 min•Season 4Ep. 12
Have a comment? Text us! Artic blast! 30 year snow storm! And no lights… What do a young toddler learning to ice skate, a complicated move back to college and a record winter event have in common? To answer this question, our host talks about what he saw and experienced in three separate instances when pain, distress, and anxiety collided. He shares a constant of what those involved in these three situations did. Our host had no lights and had to venture out into the snow and ice. While his fall...
Jan 23, 2024•20 min•Season 4Ep. 11
Have a comment? Text us! On 2 March 2023, Yilda Rivera was rushed to the hospital with stroke-like symptoms. Her vision went blurry, and everything was spinning. Yilda lost the ability to speak, and her right side was not responding. On the way to the hospital, her throat started to close, and she found herself gasping for air. While she was barely able to speak, she told her husband, “Activate Army of God.” Listen to this episode and learn how that Army of God, those prayer warriors in differen...
Jan 02, 2024•22 min•Season 4Ep. 10
Have a comment? Text us! "One person esteems one day as better than another, while another esteems all days alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind. The one who observes the day, observes it in honor of the Lord. The one who eats, eats in honor of the Lord, since he gives thanks to God, while the one who abstains, abstains in honor of the Lord and gives thanks to God. " (Romans 14:5-6, ESV ) As the end of the year approaches, people all over the world start to reflect on the pa...
Dec 12, 2023•21 min•Season 4Ep. 9
Have a comment? Text us! What beliefs are necessary in order to be a Christian? What doctrines must one believe to be called a Christian? Is our salvation based on what we do, or is there more to it than that? As the end of the year approaches, people all over the world start to reflect on the past year and on the future. Join us as we reflect on the fundamentals of Christianity. Our host will share scriptures and discuss what beliefs form the core of the Christian faith. Listen and be encourage...
Nov 28, 2023•22 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Have a comment? Text us! Christmas day in Afghanistan...Christmas eve back in the U.S.A. Our host was video chatting with is family when those dreaded words came over the loudspeaker: INCOMING, INCOMING, INCOMING! That was the start of a very long day. War is scary. War seems to be everywhere. Christians around the world are feeling a sense of dread and anxiety. Is World War 3 about to start? Is Nuclear War imminent? What do we do when it seems like the world is on fire? The first step is to tak...
Nov 14, 2023•21 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Have a comment? Text us! It happened right after breakfast. A thundering and loud BOOM shook a military base in Afghanistan. There was dust everywhere, like that of an enraged sandstorm. Shattered buildings, walls caved in, and a video revealed the story of how 1,500 pounds of high explosives threatened the lives of those in the military base. War is scary. War seems to be everywhere. Christians around the world are feeling a sense of dread and anxiety. Is World War 3 about to start? Is Nuclear ...
Oct 31, 2023•22 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Have a comment? Text us! From sensational news to clickbait YouTube videos, people are spreading fear. Anxiety seems to be on the rise, not just with world events, but with End Times events as well. That begs the question: Did we miss the rapture? SPOILER ALERT: No, no we did not. In this episode, our host takes us through scriptures to examine the signs and wonders, as well as where the rapture may fit in the timeline of the "end times." This episode combines eschatological teaching with the co...
Oct 17, 2023•16 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Have a comment? Text us! Is World War 3 about to start? Is Nuclear War imminent? Is this the end times? Israel has officially and formally declared war for the first time in 50 years. What does this mean? What do we do when it seems like the world is on fire? The first step is to take a deep breath and realized that God is in control. It may seem like a cliche, but sharing an experience from his time in Afghanistan, our host explains that God really is in control. God hears our cry and rescues u...
Oct 11, 2023•11 min
Have a comment? Text us! Every detail of the short trip was carefully planned: flights, car rental, route to the hotel, enjoying the time away, and then back. But that short layover in the Dallas/Fort Worth airport was concerning. Will they have time to make the flight connection? Will their luggage make it on time? When worry showed up, our host decided to pray and trust that “God is in the details.” But what does it mean that God is in the details? To explain this, our host shares an account o...
Oct 03, 2023•16 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Have a comment? Text us! In this episode, our host, Sarah Tyler, gives you Jesus. What does this mean? Sarah shares an honest and loving warning about the last days that we are living in. She explains how God is fully just and fully merciful and that He doesn’t want anyone to perish. She shares God’s love letter for humanity through Jesus Christ and invites us to read through the book of John to discover that love. Why is there still hope? Why do we need God’s grace? What is God’s grace? Why did...
Sep 19, 2023•15 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Have a comment? Text us! In life, we face storms; we may face depression. But take heart; God is your ever-present help in times of trouble. He will be your strength. In this episode, we talk about how God intervenes when we are facing depression. Our host clarifies that just because someone is seeking help through a healthcare professional or taking medication to fight depression doesn’t mean God is not involved. Then, our host takes us to 1 Kings 19—a blunt account of the prophet Elijah overwh...
Sep 05, 2023•18 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Have a comment? Text us! Do you ever feel like God isn’t with you? Sometimes, when going through life’s storms, it can be hard to feel God’s presence. However, He has promised to never leave us or forsake us. When you have hit Rock Bottom, it can seem like God has left you, but our Lord will NEVER abandon you. Join us for the inaugural episode of our fourth season and listen as our host shares with you real, practical steps that you can take to turn over your fear, your anxiety, your downcastnes...
Aug 23, 2023•20 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Have a comment? Text us! This episode will not be your typical episode of Coffee With Jesus. Drawing inspiration from the prophet Habakkuk, our host will share how it is important to prepare for what may be coming, as well as how important it is to hold on to God's promise to always be with us. The motto of the Boy Scouts of America is, "Be Prepared!" This motto can apply to every day life in both a terrestrial and spiritual sense. As Christians we should be prepared for what we will be facing i...
Jul 28, 2023•19 min
Have a comment? Text us! In this season finale of Coffee With Jesus, guest hosts Elizabeth Bristol and Christine Hobbs discuss practical ways to grow in your relationship with Jesus. They talk about the different ways you can here God Starting with prayer, a Christian can get to know all about from our Father and our Savior. It is important to learn everything we can about who our Savior is. As in any relationship, it is important to talk to Him. Sometimes it may be as simple as "help me!" and s...
Jun 06, 2023•19 min•Season 3Ep. 23
Have a comment? Text us! In this episode of Coffee With Jesus, guest hosts Elizabeth Bristol and Christine Hobbs discuss practical ways to grow in your relationship with Jesus. They talk about the three "C"s: Cannon, Communication and Commitment. Starting with Scripture, a Christian can get to know all about Christ. It is important to learn everything we can about who our Savior is. Then, as in any relationship, it is important to talk to Him. Sometimes it may be as simple as "help me!" and some...
May 16, 2023•18 min•Season 3Ep. 22
Have a comment? Text us! "God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice,[ a ] for they will be satisfied." (New Living Translation) Some English translation render the Greek word dikaiosynēn (righteousness, justice) as "justice." In this episode of Coffee With Jesus, Guest hosts, Rick Schuette and Don Dawson continue their examination of the beatitudes, focusing on justice. Rick starts by talking about the difference between righteousness and justice. Then he and Don talk about the importa...
May 02, 2023•22 min•Season 3Ep. 21
Have a comment? Text us! "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled." ~ Matthew 5:6 In this episode of Coffee With Jesus, Guest hosts, Rick Schuette and Don Dawson begin their examination of the beatitudes, focusing on righteousness. Starting out by discussing what Dietrich Bonhoeffer referred to as "cheap grace" and moving on to what constitutes righteousness or righteous behavior, our guest hosts discuss what it means to follow Jesus words from the serm...
Apr 25, 2023•21 min•Season 3Ep. 20
Have a comment? Text us! He is RISEN! Jesus Christ is RISEN! Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting? Jesus Christ is a risen savior. As Christians around the world gather to celebrate the resurrection, an event which changed the world forever, our Host takes a few minutes to share God's great love for you. Listen, and know how Jesus' resurrection allows everyone to have a relationship with our Father in Heaven. Share the good news of Christ's resurrection and the God's fo...
Apr 09, 2023•7 min
Have a comment? Text us! On the night he was betrayed, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.” Later that night, in the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus prayed, “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done. ” Thos...
Apr 06, 2023•17 min•Season 3Ep. 19
Have a comment? Text us! The Bible tells us that God, "comforts us in our troubles so that we may comfort others." (2 Cor 1:4). But what if the comfort we receive actually comes from us comforting others? It may seem a little backwards to some, but in this episode our host explains how, in providing help and comfort to others, we can receive healing and comfort ourselves. He provides personal examples and, breaking the fourth wall, shares an analogy using his stubborn but affectionate cat. Liste...
Mar 28, 2023•17 min•Season 3Ep. 18
Have a comment? Text us! You have heard many times that God is with you through the storm. But when you are going through the storm, how can you experience God’s strength? How can you feel His presence and His voice lifting you up? In this episode, our host shares three practical ways to experience God’s strength when you are going through difficult times. It begins with bringing your situation to God. But how? Listen to this episode and learn how to bring your cares to God, how to listen to His...
Mar 21, 2023•18 min•Season 3Ep. 17
Have a comment? Text us! Have you noticed that Coffee With Jesus has been releasing episodes more frequently lately? Have you wondered why that is? Typically, during Lent, people fast or give up something to focus on spiritual nourishment and growing closer to God. Our host, Todd Uebele, shares some ideas to practice during this season and how he implemented those in the past two years. Todd also describes how his past lent commitments helped him find peace and faith growth. This year he felt th...
Mar 14, 2023•16 min•Season 3Ep. 16
