Over the Rims of Mugs

Over the Rims of Mugs

Conversations over a cup of coffee or tea are the best! Listen in as Denise Harper is joined by friends, both new & old, as they share stories of courage in the face of adversity, and how to live a life of joy & hope!

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Over the Rims of Mugs
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Recent Episodes

June 4, 2026

Melanie Figueroa

The first time I met Melanie I knew I wanted to know her better. Her love for Jesus is infectious! She is a communicator, an author and shares her faith with everyone who will listen! She hails from Puerto Rico and uses her bilingual capabilities in many ways; including, publishing a second children’s book called, “My Super Dog”. Melanie shares her story of coming to know Jesus and how God continues to open doors for her to share her faith. You’ll be encouraged and inspired to use YOUR gifts and
Feb. 19, 2026

Patti Reed

I can’t wait for you to meet “Your Parenting BFF”, Patti Reed! Patti is a believer, wife, mom of two young adults, an author and a Certified Coach in Conversational Intelligence. If you are parenting teens or young adults (and you have wished that age came with a manual!), you will appreciate hearing Patti’s tips on how to have more meaningful conversations with your young adults, parenting by faith and not fear, and so much more! Show Notes: Contact Patti by email: patti@pattireed.net Websi
Jan. 1, 2026

Denise Harper Welcomes 2026

Join Denise Harper for a bit of encouragement as she shares about planning and dreaming, praying and listening. She’ll share her "word for the year" and a devotion (about how God speaks to her) from her new book! This episode is meant to inspire you to pray and dream about what you’d love to see God write through your story in this new year and how to listen for His next step for you. So, grab a cup of coffee or tea and enjoy a little sip from the mug with Denise on this episode! Show Notes C
Dec. 5, 2025

Jenn Johnson Revisited

Love the song \"Goodness of God\"?! You\'ll love this bonus episode of Over The Rims of Mugs with singer, songwriter, worship pastor Jenn Johnson. Jenn shared with me what inspired her to write that song. She also has a brand new book, \"All Things Lovely\", and we talk about why she wrote it and how it will help us live holy lives marked by beauty and truth. The beautifully illustrated \"All Things Lovely\" is the newest offering from well-loved worship leader Jenn Johnson. It\'s available eve
Nov. 7, 2025

Brianna Evans

The first time I met Brianna Evans, I was actually a guest on HER podcast! Instantly, I felt a heart connection with Brianna, and while she was the one asking all the questions that day, I wanted to turn the mic around and get to know her better! Brianna is a Jesus girl, wife, mom, and fellow podcaster. She says her podcast, “Jesus Take The Mic”, is ‘for the faith-filled and the figuring-it-out’… and don’t we all fit in there somewhere?!! I love that she’s curious, and she’s passionate about Je
Oct. 14, 2025

Theresa Fiege

If you, or someone you love, struggles with depression and no matter what you do, there always seems to be a cloud hanging over you, this podcast may encourage you that there IS hope and help! My guest on this episode, Theresa Fiege, has dealt with clinical depression for a very long time. Theresa shares how she learned to cope and live life on the ‘up’ side thanks to God, a good therapist and medication. I asked Theresa to share what’s helped her in our show notes and she wrote this note to hel