Category: Season 2

The amount of constant decision-making we have to do every day is insane. It is aggravated by the things occurring in the world around us—things that we have no control of whatsoever. The worry we felt yesterday may have increased to stress today, and by tomorrow, anxiety may be taking over.

So, how can we stop anxiety when it shows up? We know God promised us peace beyond all understanding. Yet, how do we get there?

In this episode of Coffee With Jesus, our hosts Todd and Sara go over the blueprint to tackle anxiety when it shows up:

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6-7)

Listen to this episode to learn a practical way to apply that verse to your day-to-day life. No problem is too big or too small for God to care about it. God cares about you.

So, do not be anxious; present your case to God through prayer and thanksgiving. He longs to hear your requests; let him help you.

Podcast Host: Todd Uebele
Podcast Co-host: Sara Van Driel
Description by: Yilda Rivera

You’re sitting in the pew. There is an usher standing on either side. Then you see it…the offering plate. How much should you put in? What if you don’t carry cash? Do you write a check? Who uses checks anymore?

While countless sermons have been preached on tithing, our host has some rather unorthodox views on the topic.

Is tithing really about putting money in an offering plate or is there something more to it?

You’ve heard it all before: “God loves a cheerful giver!” “Give and you’ll be blessed beyond measure!” “Giving to the church is one of God’s commands!” What you may not have heard is the real reason God encourages us to give and what tithing truly means: providing HOPE to others.

In this episode of Coffee With Jesus, we look to the Bible to discover the history of tithing, from Abraham to the early church. Through biblical study and biblical example, we’ll discover what most sermons leave out: the true purpose behind our giving.

Podcast Host: Todd Uebele

Do you have trouble being still? Is it difficult for you to quiet the chaos and draw close to God

This sequence of words may not be very appealing: “Be still, and know…” (Psalm 46:10)

First, being still is not as easy as it sounds. Second, we want to keep moving…discovering, knowing what lies ahead and what’s next… There is this natural urge to figure out and control our domains, even when doing ministry work. 

There’s so much to do and know. How can we just stop? 

This is the second part of Coffee with Jesus, episode 14 (Be Still). Co-hosts Todd and Sara talk about the struggle with domain and control. They talk about the process of “trusted knowing” and how it works. They will also share some tools you can readily use to be still and know the next step in the right direction.

Listen to the episode to know how to stop and connect with the gift of the Holy Spirit. And in doing so, learn the power behind this simple prayer: “God help!”

Podcast Host: Todd Uebele
Podcast Co-host: Sara Van Driel
Description by: Yilda Rivera

Do you have trouble being still? Is it difficult for you to quiet the chaos and draw close to God?

The words “be still” are probably two of the most important words in the Bible, but they are also some of the most difficult to follow. In this episode of Coffee With Jesus, Co-hosts Todd Uebele and Sara van Driel share some practical ways to “be still” before God. They will not only share their own struggles with being still, but they will also share ways they have found to overcome and to simply “be.”

They will share the importance of connecting with God and connecting with His Will.

In this episode, our hosts discuss how being still is related to our submission and God’s authority. They will share some helpful resources for those who also struggle in their walk, those to struggle to “Be Still.”

Listen to the episode to learn about some practical ways and resources to guide you in your walk, to grow in your relationship with Our Father, and how to be still.

Podcast Host: Todd Uebele
Podcast Co-host: Sara Van Driel
Description by: Todd Uebele

Did you enjoy that episode?  Listen to Part 2!

Sometimes we go through stressful and difficult times that we find ourselves trapped in a whirlwind with no idea how everything will turn out. It is hard to see God’s helping hand because everything is out of control, crumbling around us.

How can we be sure that God will always come through and help us when hardship overwhelms us?

This episode opens up with an assurance that God, our Father, gave us:

“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” (Psalm 46:1)

This is a powerful and refreshing promise. God wants you to see Him as your refuge, your strength, and your ever-present help.

In this episode, our host Todd shares a story of a time when he and his family were going through a very chaotic time. It was one of those moments in life when suddenly everything started crumbling and going downhill so fast. He needed help badly. So he held on to that promise in Psalm 46, and…

Listen to the episode to see how God was Todd’s refuge, his strength, and his ever-present help amid chaos and lies of hopelessness. Be encouraged to hear the different ways God shows that He is present, how He moves, and how he helps us when we feel surrounded by troubles and at the end of our resources.

Podcast Host: Todd Uebele
Description by: Yilda Rivera

Do Christians need to go to church?

Our host will address a burning issue in the 21st century: Do Christians REALLY need to go to Church? We could share many opinions about this matter. But, does the Bible say anything about it?

“Not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” — Hebrews 10:25

What does “meeting together” mean?

Todd examines the text in the light of the early Christian culture and compares this “gathering” concept to what the church does nowadays. He also talks about the “why” behind gathering and its impact on the Christian life. During this episode, Todd also shares a few of his own experiences.

Listen to this episode to see a biblical perspective on this topic and discover why the place of meeting is not as important as it is meeting together.

Podcast Host: Todd Uebele