The Bear Mills Podcast

Positive Christian messages from God's Word and life experiences by author and inspirational speaker Bear Mills.

Having a Great Marriage 09/23/2024

Having a Great Marriage Mike and Becky McNamee of Marriage Getaways offer important advice on how to experience a hope-filled, God-blessed marriage. /episode/index/show/bearmillsauthor/id/33159462

The Imitation Christian 09/12/2024

The Imitation Christian What can Rembrandt, professional baseball, and Follow the Leader teach us about living the kind of life God intended for His people? Click to listen. /episode/index/show/bearmillsauthor/id/33025667

The Baby Bird 09/05/2024

The Baby Bird A baby bird named Pop Tart reminded us of some important truths regarding stewardship of the earth and all that dwell therein. /episode/index/show/bearmillsauthor/id/32917242

Your Ally In Times of Trouble 08/29/2024

Your Ally In Times of Trouble When you're trying to live the right kind of life, but things around you are falling apart, where do you turn? Today we examine Psalm 71 and what God's Word teaches about our ally in difficult days. /episode/index/show/bearmillsauthor/id/32798127

Hope Culture and the Kingdom 08/22/2024

Hope Culture and the Kingdom Citizens of the Kingdom of God are part of a unique culture. Do you know what that culture looks like and when you're doing a good job expemplifying Kingdom values? /episode/index/show/bearmillsauthor/id/32696057

Go and Find Out 08/15/2024

Go and Find Out Have you ever felt inadequate when it comes to meeting the needs of the less fortunate? Today, a powerful - and empowering - lesson from Mark 6 on ministering to others. /episode/index/show/bearmillsauthor/id/32593047

Are the Good Guys Really Winning? 08/10/2024

Are the Good Guys Really Winning? Do you ever wonder if good is really prevailing over evil in the world? If God is in charge, why is there so much pain and heartache? Important questions for which the Bible offers timely answers. /episode/index/show/bearmillsauthor/id/32525887

The God Who Sees Me 07/30/2024

The God Who Sees Me A story from the Bible reminds us that no matter our mistakes or dysfunction, God sees us and cares about us. Let's examine the lessons God has for each of us today. /episode/index/show/bearmillsauthor/id/32276282

The Urgency of Hope 07/22/2024

The Urgency of Hope We expect our first responders to be ready for whatever emergencies come along. In the same way, scripture is filled with reminders for God's people to be ready for whatever each new day brings. Today we examine the keys to spiritual preparedness. /episode/index/show/bearmillsauthor/id/32246127

The Pathway to Real Hope 07/15/2024

The Pathway to Real Hope Today we examine what scripture lays out as the way to nurture resilient hope in our lives. Want to be a hope-filled person, regardless of circumstances? This episode is for you. /episode/index/show/bearmillsauthor/id/32152217

Tell Your Story! 07/08/2024

Tell Your Story! Your story is a unique opportunity to share how Jesus is making a difference in your life, and a chance to influence future generations even after you've stepped into eternity. /episode/index/show/bearmillsauthor/id/32021807

The World's Greatest Missionary 06/25/2024

The World's Greatest Missionary We're told repeatedly through scripture that the open secret of true hope-filled living is to pattern our lives after the greatest missionary of all time. But who is it and what can his example teach us? /episode/index/show/bearmillsauthor/id/31882112

God Speaks Your Language 06/17/2024

God Speaks Your Language Have you ever wished that people better understood where you're coming from? Today we discuss the God who speaks your language and knows exactly what you need to live an abundant, hope-filled life. /episode/index/show/bearmillsauthor/id/31771453

Great Expectations 06/07/2024

Great Expectations First, an important accouncement about the future of our ministry. Then, what are the keys to living a life of seeing God's wonderworking power? it might be simpler than you ever dreamed. /episode/index/show/bearmillsauthor/id/31656112

Principles of Transformative Living 05/27/2024

Principles of Transformative Living Five principles you can begin applying immediately that will transform your life and cause you to be the hope-filled person you've desired to become. /episode/index/show/bearmillsauthor/id/31475207

John Wesley and His 22 05/15/2024

John Wesley and His 22 John Wesley believed there were some problems that could only be solved with a 22. Find out what they were and how we can use his 22 to deal with issues in our lives. /episode/index/show/bearmillsauthor/id/31311097

Accept No Substitutes 04/29/2024

Accept No Substitutes Thomas Aquinas said there are four things that typically get in the way of a person's relationship with God: wealth, pleasure, power, and honor. Today we discuss how to keep God first so we can live expectantly in the power of the Holy Spirit. /episode/index/show/bearmillsauthor/id/31038268

Where Are You Pitching Your Tent? 04/15/2024

Where Are You Pitching Your Tent? Where are you pitching the tent of your life? The Fields of Fear? The Plains of Complaining? The Grasslands of Ingratitude? God has a wonderful place picked out for us, but it takes intentionality and obedience to find it. /episode/index/show/bearmillsauthor/id/30821543

What Are You Pursuing/ What's Pursuing You? 04/04/2024

What Are You Pursuing/ What's Pursuing You? Every day there's an ongoing pursuit of which most people are blisfully unaware. But it's a pursuit that can make a huge difference in our lives. Let's identify the pursuit and how it affects our hope and happiness. /episode/index/show/bearmillsauthor/id/30675488

Are we really God's masterpiece? 03/23/2024

Are we really God's masterpiece? Today we're talking about the PATHWAY to resilient, durable hope-filled living as we answer two questions submitted by a listener. /episode/index/show/bearmillsauthor/id/30511478

The 'Nope' That Comes With Hope 03/06/2024

The 'Nope' That Comes With Hope In order to experience the hope God wants us to have, there is an important "nope" that we must acknowledge and act upon. /episode/index/show/bearmillsauthor/id/30249668

Ramona Carter's Extraordinary Life 02/19/2024

Ramona Carter's Extraordinary Life Lubbock's Ramona Carter recently celebrated her 100th birthday. Today we share her adventures serving Jesus, along with her encounters with two legendary evangelists, Sister Aimee Semple McPherson and Billy Graham. /episode/index/show/bearmillsauthor/id/30010383

Robert Robinson's Wandering Ways 02/05/2024

Robert Robinson's Wandering Ways Robert Robinson grew up in very unfortunate circumstances. Even after he became a Christian, he failed to deal with all the emotional baggage in his life. A hymn he wrote, "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing," is a window into the struggle going on in his life. It's also instructive for us regarding how to not make the same mistakes Robert made. /episode/index/show/bearmillsauthor/id/29797568

Learning to Share Hope 01/29/2024

Learning to Share Hope Want to live a life of abundant hope? One key is getting good and talking about hope with others. Today we examine the component parts of hope-filled living, even in the midst of trying times. /episode/index/show/bearmillsauthor/id/29677443

Misquoting St. Francis 01/19/2024

Misquoting St. Francis St. Francis of Assisi died almost 800 years ago. However, he continues to be a major influence on the thinking of Christians around the world. Unfortunately, one of the most oft-repeated St. Francis quotes is something he never said. Let's set the record straight AND hear a new song from another influencer: our music guy, Dr. Andy Coward. /episode/index/show/bearmillsauthor/id/29553728

Hope Against Addiction 01/12/2024

Hope Against Addiction Battling an addiction or compulsion isn't easy. Today we look at what the Bible teaches about victory over addiction, and how the body of Christ can help those who are struggling. /episode/index/show/bearmillsauthor/id/29454568

Where's Life's Easy Button? 12/27/2023

Where's Life's Easy Button? In a world where technology is supposed to make everything easier, does it seem life just gets harder and harder? When we're looking for the Easy Button to help us solve problems and manage difficulties, where do we turn? It turns out Jesus has some very clear teaching on the subject of ease. /episode/index/show/bearmillsauthor/id/29249428

Death, Despair and the Holidays 12/18/2023

Death, Despair and the Holidays According to the song, "It's the most wonderful time of the year." But for people struggling with the death of a loved one, Christmas can be the most conflicted time of the year. Today we address the issue of sorrow over the holidays and what death teaches us about Christmas. /episode/index/show/bearmillsauthor/id/29120078

How to Experience Incredible Hope and Peace 12/11/2023

How to Experience Incredible Hope and Peace In a world full of anxiety and dysfunction, it's vital we understand the open secret of absolute peace and hope in any storm. Let's look at what the Bible teaches about experiencing peace that passes all understanding. /episode/index/show/bearmillsauthor/id/29012813

Hope in a Dangerous World 11/29/2023

Hope in a Dangerous World God promised His people a peace that passes all understanding. Let's explore how to tap into that peace and hope, and how to invite others to experience it, as well. /episode/index/show/bearmillsauthor/id/28846728

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