With Love & Purpose | Morning Coffee & Christ

About With Love & Purpose | Morning Coffee & Christ

Welcome to With Love & Purpose | Morning Coffee & Christ—your daily invitation to slow down, sip your coffee, open God's Word, and begin each day with faith and purpose. Hosted by First Lady Shantrice Montague, this podcast is a place for authentic conversations, biblical encouragement, heartfelt prayer, and practical wisdom for everyday life. Whether you're preparing for work, caring for your family, walking through a difficult season, or celebrating a new one, you'll find hope, healing, and reminders of God's faithfulness. Each episode is designed to help you: ☕ Start your morning with Christ 📖 Grow deeper in God's Word 🙏 Strengthen your prayer life 💜 Find peace, purpose, and encouragement 🌅 Walk confidently into every new season God has prepared for you So grab your favorite cup of coffee, settle in, and let's spend a few moments with Jesus together. Until tomorrow… keep walking in love, and keep living with purpose. With Love & Purpose, First Lady Shantrice Montague

Publisher

First Lady Shantrice Montague

Category

education · religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 Jul 2026

Latest episode

31 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

18 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   31 Oct 2026

   It's Not About the Candy. It's About the Conviction.

   🍬💜 It's not about the candy. It's about the conviction! Halloween, Harvest Fest, costumes, candy, and Christianity. Can we talk about it, family? ☕️🎙️ Growing up in church, Halloween looked a little different in my household. My mother raised me with faith, boundaries, and traditions that shaped the woman and mother I've become. But now that I'm raising a daughter who's preparing for adulthood, I've learned something important: Our children need more than rules. They need to understand the faith and convictions behind them. In Episode 16 of With Love & Purpose: Morning, Coffee & Christ, First Lady Shantrice Montague opens up about her childhood Harvest Fest experiences, her approach to Halloween as a Christian mother, and the importance of allowing children to enjoy life while teaching them biblical discernment. We'll also journey into Daniel chapter 1, where four young men found themselves navigating an unfamiliar culture while remaining committed to their faith. In this episode, we're discussing: 🍬 Halloween, Harvest Fest, and Christian traditions 💜 Raising children with boundaries without robbing them of experiences 📖 Daniel's courage and conviction in Babylon 🙏🏾 Teaching our children to develop their own relationship with God 🎓 Preparing our children to make wise choices when we're no longer standing beside them ❤️ Respecting different convictions without condemning others Here's the question: Are we raising children who simply follow our rules, or children who understand their faith? Because one day, Mama won't be in the room. And when that day comes, I want my daughter to have the wisdom and courage to make decisions rooted in what she believes. 📖 Featured Scriptures: Daniel 1:1–21, Proverbs 22:6, James 1:5, Romans 12:2, and Romans 14:1–13. ✨ Remember: It's not about the candy. It's about the conviction! ☕️ Grab your coffee, bring your Bible, and come sit with me! 💜 With Love & Purpose 🌐 www.withloveandpurpose.org (http://www.withloveandpurpose.org/)

2. 

   24 Oct 2026

   Make Room for the Woman You're Becoming

   You've done the releasing. Now it's time to start living! 💜☕️ What happens after you let go of old habits, learn to rest, and start protecting your peace? How do you actually begin living as the woman God is calling you to become? In Episode 15 of With Love & Purpose: Morning, Coffee & Christ, First Lady Shantrice Montague brings our Growth Series to a powerful conclusion through the biblical story of Ruth. From the uncertainty of leaving Moab to the unexpected blessings waiting in Bethlehem, Ruth's journey reminds us that faith doesn't require knowing how the entire story will unfold. In this episode, we're talking about: Finding the courage to embrace new beginnings Moving forward even when the future is uncertain Releasing old patterns and making room for growth Trusting God while taking meaningful steps Recognizing that becoming is a journey, not a destination 📖 Featured Scriptures: Ruth 1:16–17, Ruth 2:12, and Philippians 3:13–14. ✨ Remember: You don't have to see the entire story to live faithfully in the chapter you're in. Grab your coffee, bring your Bible, and come sit with me as we close this chapter of growth and prepare for what's next! 💜 With Love & Purpose 🌐 www.withloveandpurpose.org (http://www.withloveandpurpose.org/)

3. 

   17 Oct 2026

   Not Everything Deserves Your Yes

   Have you ever said YES when everything inside you was screaming NO? Sometimes we're so busy trying not to disappoint everyone else that we end up neglecting ourselves. In Episode 14 of With Love & Purpose: Morning, Coffee & Christ, First Lady Shantrice Montague opens up about people-pleasing, overcommitting, setting healthy boundaries, and learning that protecting your peace doesn't make you selfish. We're discussing how to recognize what God has truly assigned to you, why every opportunity doesn't require your participation, and how to say NO without carrying unnecessary guilt. In this episode, we're talking about: The difference between being needed and being called Breaking free from people-pleasing Setting boundaries without feeling guilty Learning to say NO with love and confidence Protecting your peace while walking in purpose 📖 Featured Scriptures: Galatians 1:10, Matthew 5:37, Exodus 18, and Mark 1:35–38. Remember: Being capable doesn't mean being obligated. Grab your coffee, bring your Bible, and sit with me! 💜☕️ 🌐 www.withloveandpurpose.org (http://www.withloveandpurpose.org/)

4. 

   12 Oct 2026

   Rest Is Part of the Assignment

   Rest Is Part of the Assignment — You Don't Have to Earn the Right to Rest Everybody calls her strong. Everybody depends on her. But who checks on the woman carrying everything? In Episode 13 of With Love & Purpose: Morning, Coffee & Christ, First Lady Shantrice Montague invites you into an honest, faith-filled conversation about exhaustion, boundaries, burnout, and the pressure always to be the strong one. After unexpected technical difficulties delayed this episode, Shantrice shares how she had to practice the very message she was preparing to deliver: sometimes wisdom means knowing when to pause. Together, we're exploring what Scripture teaches about rest, why asking for help isn't weakness, and how to stop confusing exhaustion with obedience. Featured Scripture: Mark 6:31 Also explored: Matthew 11:28, Luke 10:38–42, Psalm 23, and 1 Kings 19. This episode is your reminder: You don't have to exhaust yourself to prove you're walking in purpose. Grab your coffee, bring your Bible, and come sit with me. 💜☕️ With love and purpose.

5. 

   3 Oct 2026

   Outgrowing the Old You — Purple Reign: What I’m Not Carrying Into My Next Year

   It’s my birthday — and this episode is personal. 💜👑 As I step into Chapter 38, I’m reflecting on the versions of myself that helped me survive, the lessons that shaped me, and the things I’m no longer willing to carry into another year of my life. In this birthday edition of With Love & Purpose: Morning Coffee & Christ, we’re talking about outgrowing old mindsets, people-pleasing, guilt, comparison, survival habits, unhealthy access, and the fear of becoming someone new. Purple Reign is more than a birthday theme for me. Purple is my favorite color; it represents Domestic Violence Awareness, and biblically it reminds me of royalty, identity, and who I belong to. Isaiah 43:18–19 reminds us: “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!” This episode is about honoring the woman who got you here without feeling obligated to carry every version of her into where God is taking you next. So grab your coffee, bring your Bible, and ask yourself: What am I not carrying into my next chapter? Same woman. Higher purpose. 💜

6. 

   26 Sept 2026

   Becoming Her: Who Is God Calling Me to Be?

   What happens after you finally begin finding yourself again? In Episode 11 of With Love & Purpose: Morning Coffee & Christ, First Lady Shantrice Montague begins the new Becoming Her series with an honest conversation about identity, healing, survival, grief, motherhood, marriage, ministry, career changes, and the woman God is shaping you to become. Shantrice reflects on her own journey of rebuilding after domestic violence, learning herself again after seasons of caregiving and loss, and why Michelle Obama’s Becoming has remained one of her favorite books through different chapters of her life. This episode is for the woman who has survived, changed, started over, or looked in the mirror and wondered, “Who am I now?” You are allowed to grow. You are allowed to change. You are allowed to outgrow old versions of yourself. And you are not too late to become the woman God is calling you to be. Primary Scripture: Philippians 1:6 Also referenced: Isaiah 43:18–19, Romans 12:2, Ephesians 2:10, Psalm 139:13–14, Psalm 34:18 “I am not becoming someone God doesn’t recognize. I am becoming the woman He already knew I could be.” Healing. Growth. Faith. Purpose. Same woman. Higher purpose. 💜☕️ (https://www.withloveandpurpose.org)

7. 

   19 Sept 2026

   Relationship With Self: Finding You Again

   What happens when life gets so loud that you can barely hear yourself anymore? In Episode 10 of With Love & Purpose: Morning Coffee & Christ, First Lady Shantrice Montague talks honestly about identity, healing, self-worth, boundaries, rest, people-pleasing, and reconnecting with the woman underneath all the roles. Sometimes we become so focused on being the wife, mother, professional, caregiver, leader, friend, or support system that we slowly lose touch with ourselves. This conversation is about noticing that disconnection and making space to come back to who God created you to be. We’re talking about survival mode, forgiving yourself, resting without guilt, setting healthy boundaries, and realizing that finding yourself again doesn’t mean becoming the old you—it may mean becoming a wiser, healed, more intentional version of you. Reflection question: Where have I abandoned myself just to survive—and what would it look like to choose myself with grace now? Scripture: Psalm 139:13–14 and Romans 12:2 Grab your coffee, bring your Bible, and come with God with me. 💜☕🎙️

8. 

   12 Sept 2026

   Pastor & First Lady… But Still Husband & Wife

   What happens when the titles come off and it’s just husband and wife? In Episode 9, First Lady Shantrice Montague sits down with her husband, Rev. Brandon Montague, for a real conversation about marriage, ministry, family, pressure, boundaries, rest, communication, and staying connected behind the titles. They talk about what people don’t always see—the weight of ministry, protecting family time, handling disagreements, supporting each other, knowing when to rest, and remembering that before “Pastor” and “First Lady,” they are still Brandon and Shantrice. Primary Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9–10 Supporting Scripture: Mark 6:31 Because ministry may be part of what we do, but marriage and family are part of who we are. People see the titles. God sees the people carrying them.

9. 

   5 Sept 2026

   Family Ties: Loving People You Don’t Always Agree With

   Family relationships can be beautiful—and complicated. In this episode of With Love & Purpose: Morning Coffee & Christ, First Lady Shantrice Montague gets real about navigating family relationships when love is still present, but communication, expectations, hurt, or boundaries have made things difficult. Grounded in Romans 12:18, we’re talking about forgiveness, accountability, healthy boundaries, reconciliation, and learning to ask one important question: “Have I done what depends on me?” Because forgiveness doesn’t always mean restored access, peace doesn’t always mean proximity, and sometimes the prayer isn’t, “God, fix them.” Sometimes it’s simply: “God, start with me.” Grab your coffee, bring your Bible, and join the conversation. ☕💜

10. 

    29 Aug 2026

    Mother & Daughter Talk: Friendships, School, Faith & Growing Up 💜

    What happens when a mother and daughter sit down for an honest conversation about friendships, school, faith, and growing up? In this special episode of With Love & Purpose: Morning Coffee & Christ, I’m joined by my daughter, A’Launa, for a real mother-daughter conversation. We’re talking about the friendships that build you versus the ones that can distract you, preparing mentally and spiritually for a new school year, navigating change, making better decisions, and what it looks like to keep growing while staying grounded in God. You’ll hear both perspectives — mine as a mother and hers as a teenager — because sometimes growth looks different depending on which side of the conversation you're sitting on. We talk about: 💜 Friendships that encourage you and help you grow 📚 Entering a new school year with purpose and focus 🙏🏾 Keeping faith at the center 🌱 Lessons learned through growing and maturing 💕 The mother-daughter relationship ✨ Becoming who God is calling you to be Whether you're raising a teenager, are a teenager, or you're simply navigating a season where God is asking you to grow, there’s something in this conversation for you. So pour your coffee, open your heart, and come sit with us. Want to stay connected beyond the podcast? Join the With Love & Purpose Email Family for weekly encouragement, devotionals, reflection prompts, new episode alerts, and Behind-the-Brew updates at withloveandpurpose.org (http://withloveandpurpose.org). All of this with love and purpose — morning, coffee and Christ. 💜☕

11. 

    22 Aug 2026

    Friends or Frenemies? When Everybody in Your Circle Isn’t for You

    Not everyone who calls themselves a friend is truly for you. In this episode of With Love & Purpose: Morning Coffee & Christ, we’re going deeper into friendship and talking about the relationships that look supportive on the outside but may be carrying competition, jealousy, gossip, hidden resentment, or unhealthy access underneath. We’ll talk about the difference between a friend who corrects you in love and a person who constantly tears you down, why betrayal from someone close hurts differently, how to recognize unhealthy patterns without becoming paranoid, and why forgiveness does not always mean restored access. And before we point fingers, we’re turning the mirror around too. Sometimes the prayer isn’t, “God, expose the fake people around me.” Sometimes the prayer needs to be, “God, expose anything fake in me.” 📖 Proverbs 27:6 “Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses.” Grab your coffee, bring your Bible, and let’s talk about discernment, boundaries, healing, and becoming the kind of friend we’re asking God to send.

12. 

    20 Aug 2026

    Happy Birthday, Mom: Grief, Gratitude & the Love That Remains

    Today would have been my mother, Lettie Reaves’ birthday. In this special bonus episode of With Love & Purpose: Morning Coffee & Christ, I’m honoring her life, love, and legacy while also opening up about the reality of grief. This episode is about what it means to celebrate someone you love while still carrying the ache of their absence. We’re talking about caregiving, memories, special dates, faith, healing, and the truth that grief and gratitude can exist in the same heart. If you’re grieving someone you love, this episode is for you too. ☕ Bring your coffee. 💜 Bring your memories. 📖 Bring your heart. “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted.” — Psalm 34:18 Today, I’m not only remembering that she is gone. I’m thanking God that she was here. Happy birthday, Mommy.

13. 

    15 Aug 2026

    Friendships: Who’s Walking With You?

    Not every friendship is assigned to every chapter—and that’s okay. 💜 In Episode 5 of With Love & Purpose: Morning Coffee & Christ, we’re having an honest conversation about friendship, growth, discernment, boundaries, accountability, comparison, and learning when to hold on—and when to let go with grace. We’ll talk about what godly friendship really looks like, how to recognize the fruit a relationship is producing, why healthy friends should sharpen rather than constantly drain you, and the importance of becoming the kind of friend you’re praying for. 📖 Proverbs 27:17: “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” Grab your coffee. ☕ Bring your Bible. 📖 Come as you are. 💜 And ask yourself: Who is walking with me in this season—and are we becoming better because we’re walking together? Hosted by First Lady Shantrice Montague With Love & Purpose: Morning Coffee & Christ

14. 

    8 Aug 2026

    God Is Still Writing the Story

    What do you do when the chapter you're living doesn't look anything like the story you imagined? Closed doors. Delays. Disappointment. Waiting. There are seasons when we can't understand what God is doing—but an unfinished chapter is not the end of the story. In Episode 4 of With Love & Purpose: Morning Coffee & Christ, First Lady Shantrice Montague shares a faith-filled reminder that God doesn't waste chapters. Sometimes what feels like rejection is redirection. Sometimes what feels like a delay is preparation. And sometimes faith simply means trusting the Author when you can't see what He's writing next. 📖 Scriptures: Philippians 1:6 & Romans 8:28 ☕ Grab your coffee. 📖 Bring your Bible. 💜 Come as you are. Reflection Question: What chapter of your story are you trusting God with right now? Remember: You're not behind. You're being prepared. The story isn't over. God is still writing. With Love & Purpose: Morning Coffee & Christ New episodes every Saturday at 8 AM ET.

15. 

    1 Aug 2026

    When God Closes One Door

    Have you been grieving a season that ended? A relationship, a job, a ministry opportunity, or a dream you thought would last? In this heartfelt episode of With Love & Purpose: Morning Coffee & Christ, First Lady Shantrice Montague shares how we often spend so much time mourning closed doors that we miss the new thing God is doing right in front of us. Through the powerful promise of Isaiah 43:19, we'll talk about: ✨ Why God sometimes closes doors we desperately wanted to stay open. ✨ How to stop living in yesterday's disappointment. ✨ Recognizing God's direction even when it doesn't look like what you expected. ✨ Finding the courage to move forward in faith instead of looking backward in regret. If you've ever questioned God's timing or struggled to let go of what was, this conversation is for you. Scripture: Isaiah 43:19 "See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?" ☕ Grab your coffee. 📖 Open your Bible. 💜 Let's walk through God's Word together—with love and purpose.

16. 

    25 Jul 2026

    Trusting God in Every Season

    Have you ever found yourself asking, "God, where are You?" In this episode of With Love & Purpose: Morning Coffee & Christ, we're talking about what it truly means to trust God when life doesn't go according to plan. Whether you're navigating grief, uncertainty, disappointment, or simply waiting on your next chapter, this conversation is a reminder that God is still faithful—even when you can't see the full picture. We'll explore how gratitude shifts our perspective, why faith grows in the waiting, and practical ways to keep trusting God one day at a time. So grab your favorite cup of coffee, open your heart, and let's spend a few moments together finding peace in God's promises. Scripture: Proverbs 3:5–6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight." ☕ Remember: Faith isn't about having all the answers. It's about trusting the One who does.

17. 

    24 Jul 2026

    Before We Begin... This Is My Story

    Welcome to the very first episode of With Love & Purpose: Morning Coffee & Christ. Before we journey through Scripture together, I want to introduce myself—not as a First Lady, entrepreneur, wife, or mother, but simply as Shantrice. In this deeply personal episode, I open my heart and share the story behind the smile. I talk about the struggles that shaped me, the seasons when I questioned God, caring for my mother through dementia, the grief of losing her, the moments I wanted to quit, and how God's faithfulness continued to call me forward. If you've ever wondered whether God can still use someone who's been broken, grieving, or uncertain, this episode is for you. So grab your favorite cup of coffee, settle in, and let's begin this journey together—with love, faith, and purpose. ☕ Scripture. Prayer. Real conversations. Real life. Real hope.

18. 

    23 Jul 2026

    Welcome to With Love & Purpose: Morning Coffee & Christ

    Welcome to With Love & Purpose: Morning Coffee & Christ! I'm First Lady Shantrice Montague, and I'm honored to invite you into a space where faith meets your morning coffee. Each episode offers biblical encouragement, heartfelt conversations, prayer, and practical wisdom to help you begin each day with Christ at the center. Grab your favorite cup of coffee and join me as we grow together—with love, faith, and purpose.

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