The Bear Mills Podcast

Last week's episode on Christian community generated so much discussion, we decided to explore the topic further through this Q&A where we respond to your emails.

In the age of rugged individualism and Me-Me-Me, we've lost sight of the importance of living together in strong faith communities. However, God is calling us back to this central tenet of the Christian experience.

Arthritis stole Myra's ability to walk or play music. But, Myra refused to give into bitterness. Her willingness to serve God however He chose ended up making a huge impact on the world.

Attacks are an inevitable part of life on sinful planet earth. But God wants us to experience victory and hope, even in the midst of attacks. Ezekiel 33 & 34 show how to make that happen.

In uncertain times, how can people have a legitimate claim on hope? Today we examine Ezekiel 33 & 34 to learn what God has to say about hope in the midst of chaos.

Could God use you to change the world? This week we look at one woman with a very unusual name who dared to dream about changing her world for the better. Today, each of us is the beneficiary of her unwavering commitment. We also see how her example can supercharge our dreams.

Learning to forgive those who hurt us, even if they don't want to be forgiven, is one of the most important lessons we can ever learn.

When we're generous, we're exhibiting God's love in very practical ways. Consequently, we're positioning ourselves to live in God's favor and infinite generosity.

The earth is full of odors, from fair to foul. The Bible teaches that God has a favorite smell, but it doesn't have anything to do with flowers or candles. It has everything to do with us.

Today we play connect the dots, linking important truths in Psalm 23 with Jesus' teachings in Matthew 25 about what it means to be a member of God's flock. This is exciting, life-changing truth.

Psalm 23 is most often read at funerals. However, these six power-packed verses aren't just about facing death, but about how we live every moment! Let's explore them together.

Imagine if you could travel back to 80 A.D. and sit in on a class for new believers...what would you learn? How would Christianity be the same or different than it is today? On today's podcast, you'll get to do just that, thanks to The Didache, an ancient church document.

Jesus Christ said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." Those are either the claims of the Messiah or of an insane person.

Each of the world's great religions teach that their set of beliefs are THE way to be saved and find peace. Today, we explore the claims of the Bible and Christianity, as well as why you should be a Christian.

Once an object of awe and beauty, the old piano had fallen into disrepair. Then the old house it was in literally fell down around it. Then the floor collapsed under it. But the story wasn't over...

God wants us to have victorious lives. But often we treat His commandments as a buffet table, picking and choosing what we will partake of and what we will ignore. Today we study 1st Samuel 4 to see how to avoid the consequences of "buffet table" living.

One of our most popular episodes from Year One: A vivid demonstration of what can happen when we invest ourselves in others.

Have circumstances ever seemingly conspired to leave you on the short end of the stick? Today we study a story from 2nd Samuel that demonstrates how God will overcome circumstances to bring us from the ghetto to the king's table.

Have life's circumstances left you feeling abandoned? Bear shares his own story of abandonment, and what God taught Him through it; as well as how God wants to give you victory in the midst of your trials.

We all want to be exempt from the storms of life. However, storms are coming. The only question is whether we'll come out stronger or be swept away. Here's hope and help from the Word of God on facing the storms of life.

If there's one recurring theme in the question's I'm asked by listeners it's this: How do I know I can trust God? Let's tackle that question head-on right now.

Matthew faced enormous tragedies in his life. In spite of them -- through them -- God worked miracles, using him and his sisters to positively affect an entire generation. How might God use you to change your world?

Are you in the midst of life's storms and don't see a way out? Are you worn down by life's challenges? Here's how to know for sure that God hasn't given up on you.

New York City cabbie Irving dreamed of a better life for his family, and one transformational encounter made it happen. God wants to use our encounters as transformational experiences, as well.

Have life's disappointments come between you and your relationship with God? Maybe well-intentioned, but misguided religious people turned you off to Jesus. God is calling us to take our eyes off circumstances and people and look to Him for healing and restoration.