We’re looking forward to introducing you to Rebecca Hogan. Check out our conversation below.
Rebecca, a huge thanks to you for investing the time to share your wisdom with those who are seeking it. We think it’s so important for us to share stories with our neighbors, friends and community because knowledge multiples when we share with each other. Let’s jump in: What’s more important to you—intelligence, energy, or integrity?
For me, integrity is 100% the most important. In today’s world, with AI and so much content where we’re constantly trying to figure out what’s real or fake, people are searching for something they can truly trust and relate to. Energy is great, but in this fast-paced environment, it can run out quickly. Intelligence is valuable, but even that can be misused without the right foundation. Integrity, however, is deeper—it’s your core. It’s the realest thing you can offer, and when you find it in someone, it’s a treasure. Integrity is a gift, and it should never be taken for granted.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m Rebecca Hogan—an author, motivational speaker, and host of Morning Coffee with Jesus. My journey has been anything but ordinary. I grew up in a loud, bold, and outspoken family, but I was the opposite—shy, soft-spoken, and content to stay unnoticed. For years, I let timidity define me, until God began stretching my faith and showing me that my voice could encourage others to rise up, discover their purpose, and see their true value.
Out of that journey, Morning Coffee with Jesus was born—a YouTube and podcast ministry designed to uplift, inspire, and remind people they are never alone. I share real-life stories, biblical truths, and personal experiences of how God took me from hiding in the background to speaking in front of large crowds. If He could do that for me, I know He can do it for anyone.
My story hasn’t been without struggles. One of the hardest seasons of my life came when my daughter was born almost three months early. Living in the hospital for months, leaving her each night, and facing the uncertainty of her survival was an incredibly difficult journey. Yet even in that valley, God’s strength carried us—and today, she’s thriving. What I once wished I could forget, God asked me to share, which became my first book, Pushing Through Pregnancy, written to help other parents find hope in similar battles.
Later, I wrote Overcoming Timidity, sharing how God led me out of shyness and into boldness. Acts 10:34 says God is no respecter of persons—if He could transform my life, He can do the same for anyone. That’s why I love hearing people’s stories and offering that spark of hope that can light up the darkest places.
Through Morning Coffee with Jesus, our heart is simple: you’re never too young or too old to fulfill God’s call. We even launched a coffee blend called The Great Awakening—a cup of encouragement, one sip at a time. Right now, I’m working on a 30-day devotional and a marriage book designed to help couples reconnect, grow closer, and remember the covenant they made.
This ministry isn’t just about content—it’s about community, faith, and walking together in hope.
Thanks for sharing that. Would love to go back in time and hear about how your past might have impacted who you are today. What did you believe about yourself as a child that you no longer believe?
As a child, I believed so many lies about myself—that I wasn’t good enough, smart enough, and that being shy was my identity. I let those lies define me for a long time. It wasn’t until college that I truly discovered the truth: God didn’t make me shy; He made me an overcomer.
It’s easy to believe negative things about yourself, especially when others seem to agree with them. But when I started reading and believing what God said about who He created me to be, everything changed. I discovered a boldness I never knew I had. Each of us has gifts, talents, and hidden potential—we just have to start tuning out the negative noise and listening to the truth about who we really are in Christ.
What fear has held you back the most in your life?
The fear that has held me back the most is the fear of rejection. For a long time, I didn’t raise my hand, speak up, or volunteer because I didn’t want to feel embarrassed or like I let someone down. Fear will always try to creep in and steal your faith, hope, and joy—but the good news is, fear doesn’t have to win.
Even now, those thoughts still come, but I’ve learned I have a choice: I can let fear defeat me, or I can say, ‘Not today, fear.’ I choose faith. That often means stepping out of my comfort zone and doing it anyway. It’s not always easy or convenient, but it’s always worth it.
Every time you kick fear to the curb, you realize you’re capable of more than you imagined. When fear shows up, I ask myself: Am I afraid because I’m not supposed to be here, or is this fear trying to hold me back from what God has for me? That question helps me either step away from the wrong situation or step forward in faith, trusting that God is leading the way.
I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. Is the public version of you the real you?
What you see is what you get with me, but I’m also not someone who shares everything with everyone. I will always be honest, respectful, and genuine in my interactions, but I tend to hold a lot in and only share deeper parts of myself with a handful of people. That’s not because I’m hiding, but because I never want to feel like a burden or risk turning someone’s good day into a bad one.
At the same time, I love encouraging others. I’m always looking for ways to brighten someone’s day—even if mine isn’t going so well. When I do open up, it’s usually by sharing past situations I’ve overcome, so others know they’re not alone and that there’s hope. So yes, the public does see the real me, but it’s only a window view. To truly know someone, it takes time and relationship.
Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
When I’m gone, I want people to remember the love of God above all else—and to know that they are more than conquerors. So often we put the focus on ourselves, but life is really about pointing people back to Him. Grief and sadness are natural, but my hope is that people would rejoice knowing that everything I ever said, taught, or lived was to remind them that there is hope in Jesus.
I want them to say, ‘She lived the message she preached.’ That I didn’t put on a show, but that I poured my heart into every person I met—with a smile, encouragement, and the love of Christ.
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- Website: https://morningcoffeewithjesus.com/
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https://www.amazon.com/author/rebeccajhogan
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22349146.Rebecca_J_Hogan
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/morning-coffee-with-jesus/id1603009945
