The Bear Mills Podcast

Hildegard of Bingen was born into a world where hope was hard to come by. However, she became an inspiration to her world and ours by what she taught and how she lived.

A visit to the Precious Moments Chapel in Carthage, Missouri, provided a memorable lesson in hope.

God used a visit to the Precious Moments Chapel in Carthage, Missouri, to teach an important lesson about hope.

We live in a world where despair is rampant. Today we talk about how to have hope in spite of life's challenges and setbacks.

Anton Bruckner was one of the great composers of the Romantic period, as well as a devout Christian. But he was very nearly devoured by cannibals!

There is a paternity and custody battle going on in the highest of courts, and it involves you!

Physical dehydration carries serious consequences. But failing to be spiritually hydrated also carries significant adverse effects.

It's no fun to be laughed at. However, one of our most popular translations of the Bible was born because someone was made fun of.

John Bois was a country preacher in Queen Elizabeth's England. However, this dedicated man gave the world a gift we still enjoy.

There's a killer wanting to destroy each of us. Unfortunately, many people are opening the door and welcoming it right inside. Today we say, "No more!"

How do we know God's calling on our lives? One way is to allow Jesus to connect the dots between God's goodness and our response.

One of life's toughest challenges is exercising patience. Today we explore what it means to wait on the Lord by examining the life of Thomas Coram, a man God used to change his world and ours.

Jesus' disciples said, "Teach us to pray." His response was scandalous in its audacity.

People often want to sweep the subject of suicide under the rug. Today we lift the rug and talk about how to be there for people battling severe depression.

The Bible says a lot about redemption, but my first lessons came from my Nana and her S&H Green Stamps. They still resonate today!

Death terrifies many people. Today we're seeing what the Bible has to say about death, heaven, and hell.

In a world of hatred and violence, God is calling us to follow the example of a forgotten hero from the book of 2nd Chronicles.

Identity theft has become a major concern. An even larger issue is finding our identity in things and people that open the door to exploitation and heartbreak. Today we discuss how to truly protect our identity.

Becoming ensnared by sin and/or despair can rob us of our joy and, ultimately, of our lives. Today we talk about how to deal with the gravitational pull of sin.

Life has a way of interrupting our regularly-scheduled programs with all sorts of bad news. Jesus not only warns us these events are coming, He also counsels us on how to have victory in the midst of trials.

In the busy-ness of life, it's easy to get our priorities mixed up. Today we discuss how to keep first things first and how that empowers us to live in a hope-filled way.

The Bible and experience show that God is willing to give people multiple chances when they mess up. But, why? Today we explore the purposes of God's mercy.

God's will for our lives isn't some deep, dark secret. Today, we're going to explore the Word of God to find His will for our lives. And, as we yes to His will, we find purpose.

God wants to make us wise. That happens when we invest significant time studying and applying His Word in our life. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to do that.

It often seems like difficult circumstances are trying to destroy us. Today, we discuss how to claim the victory that's waiting on the other side of the next adversity.