The Bear Mills Podcast

In the battle between hope and despair, our thoughts play a huge role. Directional living is a game-changer in giving us victory.

Don and Mona spent their lives sharing Jesus. Now, in spite of Mona's Alzheimer's, they dedicate every day to showing that faith in Christ is for all seasons of life.

Doubt is a faith killer; a preemptive strike against miracles and transformation in our lives. Today we discuss dealing with doubt in a way that's intellectually honest and spiritually responsible.

In our world, someone chooses to end their life every 40 seconds due to overwhelming despair. Today we talk about how to live in hope and then offer that hope to others.

Just as our bodies need electrolytes to survive, our spirits needs hope. Today we get intentional about building reserves of hope and avoiding hope-depleters.

We love stories of God rescuing His people, the way He rescued Daniel from hungry lions. But how do we have hope when it appears the lions are winning?

In a world filled with despair, three rabbis have much to teach us regarding being filled with hope.

A popularity contest was held at a high school. The kid who came in last is the same kid God wants us to become best friends with.

Marie Monsen was obedient to God, even when it didn't make sense. This led to one of the greatest revivals of the 20th Century, a revival that changed millions of lives.

John T. Dorrance changed the way Americans eat by inventing Campbell's condensed soups. Then he dedicated himself to changing life for those too poor to even buy a 12-cent can of his soup.

When you see the world's dysfunction, what's your reaction? The life of Francis of Assisi demonstrates the godly way to respond to the darkness of our world.

When Edwina, Cindy, and Ethel set out on a journey across a few "flyover states," they had no idea they'd experience so many God Moments."

The story of King Jehoshapat provides important keys to living a victorious life, even in the face of overwhelming circumstances.

Hannah Ball was a simple woman with few advantages. However, God used her to change life for millions of people. Through examining her life, we'll learn the secret to being a world changer.

Joseph Scriven knew great despair. But he also knew the One who turns despair into joy and hope.

Alton Brown has introduced us to lots of great recipes over the years. Today we're talking about a recipe Alton follows for hope-filled living.

We continue examining the life of gangster Henry Moorhouse to see how God used him to change the world. It's a lesson in how God wants to use us, too.

Gangster Henry Moorhouse was immersed in a lifestyle of alcohol and crime that left him empty and suicidal. Fortunately, God never gave up on Henry.

We live in a world where chaos and uncertainty are everywhere. However, it's still possible to have peace in the midst of life's storms.

John Newton and William Cowper desperately needed God to save them from their lifestyles, their anxiety, and their depression. Their story shines the light of hope on people today who need the same things.

Anxiety is a significantly debilitating mental illness. It's also exhausting, both for the sufferer and those who around him or her. Studying the life of a famous Christian who suffered with anxiety and learn important strategies for victory over this condition.

According to a study, 1/5th of the young people who drop out of church do so because of unresolved mental health issues, including depression/anxiety. However, in Pastor Marty's congregation, no one tried to gloss over or dismiss these problems, because Marty was himself struggling.

One of the greatest struggles of this life is dealing with setbacks and situations that go from bad to worst. The life of Anna Hinderer offers us a model for having hope when troubles seem to have no end.

In his newest book, bestselling-author Berry Simpson takes us with him on the backwoods trails where he loves to spend time. It's a journey with deep application to our journey through life.

Lemuel Chenoweth only had a 3rd grade education, yet he became one of the most respected bridge builders of his day. His life is a testimony of what can happen when we focus on the possible instead of the probable.