The Bear Mills Podcast

Knowles Shaw knew his share of heartbreak from untimely deaths. Yet he traveled the country teaching people to have hope in spite of life's tragedies.

Here's a story from the Kentucky frontier about accessing a hope with the power to change us and our whole world.

When someone behaves foolishly and then suffers the consequences of those choices, what should our response be? The answer might shock you as we, "Mind the GAP!"

It's not easy to admit a shortcoming, but it's important in seeking God's best for our tomorrows.

Three listener questions are answered regarding a life of practical hope, including, "Do the principles of hope work without Jesus?"

Seven vital principles for controlling anger and living the hope-filled life to which we've all been called.

When we encourage others, it not only makes their lives better; it's also powerful medicine for us.

It's important we let people know they matter. Encouragement is a vital tool God uses to strengthen us and those around us.

What's are the steps of making real, durable hope a natural part of your thinking and decision-making process? Let's explore the open secrets of traveling the path of hope.

Want to know precisely what's involved in living a hope-filled life that's not dependent on circumstances? We spell out the open secrets of walking in hope and experiencing God's very best.

Like surprises? The last chapter of John Mark's story of Jesus has one of the great surprise endings of all time. No matter how much you've read the Bible, it will probably even surprise you! (Re-release of Mark 16 Study)

We're examine the word "MEANING" to unlock the insights it holds in aiding our quest for a hope-filled, purpose-driven life.

Coronation of a King: As soldiers mocked, mangled, and murdered Jesus, they were unwittingly serving the purposes of heaven: heralding the coronation of the King of Kings.

When we fail, the Enemy wants to isolate us and cause us to become lost in despair. The betrayal of Jesus provides important lessons about how to handle our personal failures.

Why would someone leave a dairy farm in Pennsylvania and move to Mongolia? Why would a Mongolian take it upon himself to raise funds to buy everyone in his country their own Bible? And why would a woman give up the comforts of the USA to live in a tent and travel by camel? It all started with the call to, "Raise your gaze!"

The Gospel of Mark tends to emphasize Jesus' actions and spend less time on His teachings. Until, that is, it comes to a discourse on the End Times.

In a world of chaos, it's time to join together to make life better for others! When the people of University Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas, did that for me, it made all the difference in the world.

If you knew you were going to be murdered in less than a week, what things would be on your mind? What are the must-know/must-do lessons you want the next generation to take to heart? Let's find out what they were for Jesus.

Why were sacrifices such a big deal in "Bible times?" Why do I need to forgive those who wrong me? If God is good, why does He allow bad things to happen?

Poet and essayist Mark Weinrich shares the open secret to defeating despair and living the hope-filled life God intends for us. And it all starts with what we're dropping!

As Jesus travels from Jericho into Jerusalem, a series of apparently unrelated events form a single narrative regarding God's expectations regarding His people and our role in the world.

Opponents of Jesus attempt to derail His journey to Jerusalem by causing Him to offend Herod and be arrested and killed, just as had happened to His cousin, John the Baptist.

Ever try to get someone's attention but their head was down, lost in their cell phone or some thought? Frustrating, right? Wonder if God ever feels that way when He's trying to get our attention?

In Mark 1, Jesus gave an invitation, "Follow Me." But what does that entail? Today's study answers that question.

Can it be that two of Jesus' miracles were preceded by insults and saliva?