Coffee & Jesus: Recent Episodes
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TaLeisha & Cortney are two friends having healthy conversations about life through the lens of their FAITH. Welcome!
Yes - yes, it is. In this week's episode, we tackle a listener's requested topic on pretty privilege and its prevalence in the church today.
In today's episode, the ladies talk about crossing boundaries - how to stop sending yourself and people pleasing, and how to honor those of others.
In today's episode, we discuss something that happens all over but is often not discussed - Christians and how some display entitlement. It impacts how people are promoted in the ministry, and especially how we treat others.
In today's episode, we take a trip down memory lane to a few months ago when everyone was up in arms over the 2023 Grammys. What a time! Listen to the episode to hear what the ladies had to say about it. It won't be what you expect.
We're back! Welcome to Season 3 - a deconstruction of sorts. In today's episode, we catch up with where we've been and tackle an interesting conversation about women and how to secure our confidence.
In today’s episode, we interview two Christian men on what they are looking for in a woman, what they’ve encountered in the Christian dating scene, and more! Join us with Terry Lee and LaDarius Gammage.
This is just a quick episode to discuss the importance of flexibility in marriage. People are really arguing over small stuff to avoid larger problems. We also crack up a bit about our habits as humans and how that impacts us in relationships.
We're back with another episode in this season ALL about relationships. This week, we're discussing what preparation for marriage looks like. Listen as TaLeisha gets us all together LOL.
Love bombing - what the heck is it?! Men with podcasts….alpha males…city girls…this episode is the absolute final installment of red flags in relationships as well as some GREEN flags. Also, TaLeisha is a regular comedian at this point.
Welcome back for another mini episode! Today, the ladies are quickly comparing notes lol. What does TaLeisha miss about being single - if anything? What is Cortney looking forward to about being married? Probably everything lol. Take a listen and let us know what you think about the subject.
In today's episode, the ladies chat about something prevalent in today's society - RED FLAGS. They're everywhere. Join in as we chat about different things the ladies have encountered and more.
Healing from trauma has become such a buzzphrase in today’s society, but what does it mean to heal from our past - especially when we’re about to get married? Is it then too late? In today’s episode, the ladies journey through this conversation about healing and share some testimonies in the process.
In today’s episode, Cortney and TaLeisha talk about the dreaded “S” word….SUBMISSION. Women everywhere hate to see it, but we have to own up to it in marriage. Listen in to hear what say ye the girls on this one!
For this episode, the ladies surveyed the listeners for the most taboo Christian topics - things we tend to sweep under the rug or blatantly ignore! There’s drinking, incest, sex and more. Join the ladies in the conversation as they chat about the things no one likes to chat about.
One of Cortney’s biggest pet peeve’s during the pandemic was what she affectionately coined “performative worship.” Today, we’re breaking that down and discussing how it affects the church today.
Today the girls are talking about their best and WORST dating experiences, including the story of how TaLeisha got engaged. It gets interesting!
In the wake of public Christian relationships like that of Devon Franklin & Megan Good, plus Pastor Keion Handerson & Shauni O’Neal, TaLeisha & Cortney take a dive into the idea of a “high value man.” Who is the homie and does he have a place in Christian culture?
TaLeisha and Cortney sit down and chat about some of the lessons they learned in 2021 and what they are looking forward to in their relationships, career, finances and more in 2022!
We are back for a quick bonus episode!
Though Season one has closed out, we didn't want to leave you hanging before season two premieres. Listen in as TaLeisha and Cortney break down some fun TV shows and movies they love at the moment and crack up at all the random jokes and banter.
The SEASON FINALE of Coffee & Jesus is here! In today's episode, we're discussing how a song by Casting Crowns shed light on how problematic American Christians can be. We lean on comfortability in so many ways but what do we have to show for it? What do our lives exemplify? Why do we carry more JUDGMENT than GRACE?
It's the season finale! We're also discussing what to look forward to in Season 2!
"Check on your strong friend!" - Says everyone who might not be the strong friend. In today's episode, we have a discussion about people designating themselves as the strong friend, how that can be problematic and what this phrase exactly means.
It's hard being a single Christian sometimes! Are we marrying for love or because of the direct or indirect pressures around us? Is it really better to marry than to burn? We discuss all these topics and more in today's episode. Join us!
Welcome back! In today's episode, we chat about the problem with the toxic behaviors Christians exhibit, how it effects others and what we can do to change these things so we make a difference in our lives. Join us!
In today's episode, Cortney and TaLeisha discuss the deafening misogynistic culture in the church today. Today's episode covers dress code, sexuality/purity and more! Listen in and let us know your thoughts.
In today's episode, TaLeisha puts on her preaching hat and gets ALL of us together! Have you been letting your emotions get the best of your relationship with Christ? Today's episode reminds us that it's still our responsibility to manage our own soul's salvation. It's another great episode of Coffee & Jesus with Cortney & TaLeisha.
Baptist. Holy roller. Non-denoms. No matter the denomination (or lack thereof), Christians around the world have labels and stereotypes placed on them from other Christians! Where's the love? What's the reasoning? What can we do to be better? In today's episode, TaLeisha and Cortney have an open conversation about the church at large and this particular issue that plagues us.
We're back! In this week's episode, we're discussing the mingling of Christianity with other spiritual beliefs. Law of attraction. Incense. Crystals. Manifestation. The ancestors. Let's get into it!
Or the lack thereof...in today's episode, Cortney & TaLeisha talk about how the pandemic challenged the level of pure discipleship in the church. How did the church respond to the lockdown for new members? Was there accountability? Did people fall by the wayside? Do Christians ultimately not want to go back to their church homes? Find out our stance on this week's episode of Coffee & Jesus.
It happens - some friends get married, others stay single. When the relationship dynamics change, how do you handle your friendships? TaLeisha & Cortney have a conversation about how they've navigated their friendship after one of them got married and give tips on how you can manage the changes in your friendships as well.
Before ultimately living together, TaLeisha and Cortney had their fair share of interesting roommate experiences. Not only that, being introverts made for them both having interesting times making friends. Listen in as they share the times we've ALL had in our early 20s - college student or not.
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Welcome to Coffee & Jesus with TaLeisha & Cortney! We're so excited to share this project with the world. We are two friends talking about life's experiences through the lens of our faith. Hope you enjoy!
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Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/underground-stars
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