The Bear Mills Podcast

Reviewing the highlights of our study of chapters 1-8 of the Gospel of Mark.

What would prompt a person to travel to one of the most dangerous places on earth to help a bunch of complete strangers? Let's find out from Dr. Richard Henderson.

What is the appropriate role of tradition in the practice of our faith? When does tradition become a burden, rather than a blessing?

Ever wonder if God truly understands the frustrations and difficulties life is throwing your way? Let's examine one of the most difficult week's in the life of Jesus and see what it teaches us about handling setbacks.

Jesus' invitation had been, "Come and follow." But today we meet a man who desperately wanted to follow Jesus. He was told, "No. Go home." What's up with that?

Want to live in God's peace and hope? The secret to that happening is found in The Lord's Prayer.

Powerful teachings of Jesus that can change our lives and greatly increase our faith.

As Jesus assembles His ministry team, there are valuable lessons for us when it comes to our servant leadership.

We live in a world that tells us our words don't matter and we can say anything that pops into our heads. Let's weigh that kind of living against the truth of God's WORD.

Jesus teaches about the real purpose of Sabbath and we learn how to truly rest in God's love.

Examining traditions and practices in First Century Palestine referred to in this passage.

Jesus set an example of loving the unlovable; and gave his disciples lots of opportunities to practice... with each other.

Bob Childress grew up immersed in alcoholism, violence, illiteracy, and despair. But God used him to change his world and give people real, durable hope.

Miracles are often referred to as "signs and wonders." What/who are these signs pointing toward?

Jesus confronts a demoniac in church and a sick women in the home of Simon Peter. Important lessons about the purpose of miraculous healings.

A presentation on the open secrets to abiding in God's blessings regardless of circumstances.

Mark's recounting of the temptation of Jesus reveals important truths regarding our own battles with moral compromise.

In a world where "son of god" meant Caesar and "Gospel" meant a Roman news flash, John the Baptist emerged to shake things up.

Session 1: Background on the human author of the Gospel of Mark, his culture, and the people and circumstances that influenced him.

Did you know complete victory in life comes from absolute surrender? It's true. If...

It's a new year. Still struggling with the same old issues? Here's God's step-by-step process to experiencing unprecedented victory.

Ready to live in victory regardless of circumstances within you or surrounding you? We're launching a new discipleship opportunity this year to help you experience God's best.

Why are there 12 Days of Christmas? What's Advent and Epiphany? Does any of it really matter when it comes to following Jesus?

From Matthew 2 we travel back to Daniel 2, discovering open secrets about the wisemen who sought the Messiah.

We study Isaiah 8-9 and prophecies God gave about the coming Messiah. We then explore the life of Melania the Younger, a hero of selfless generosity.