Bear Through It

What does it look like to leave comfort behind and move toward the people others are trying to escape? In this episode of Bear Through It, we sit down with our friend Marcus Duarte, a full-time missionary and evangelist on the west side of San Antonio, in one of the poorest zip codes in Texas. Marcus shares his story. Addiction, homelessness, and jail. He tells how God rescued and restored him and his family, then sent them back to the community where their darkest days happened. You'll hear:

• How his family kept feeling a deep burden for the inner city
• The night gunfire broke out on their first family evening in the new home, and what they experienced in prayer afterward
• What Marcus says God is calling you to be
• What it means to follow Jesus with full abandon, even when the world calls it foolishness

If you've wondered how to reach "the least of these," or what obedience costs, this conversation is for you.

In this episode, we're joined by Liz Jans, a license counselor and missionary. There's a stigma about receiving professional counseling as a Christian...and today we address it.

How do you walk with others in pain? In this episode we have special guest, Derek Johnsen, joining us. He' been in ministry for 25+ years in many different roles, but currently serves as a Lead Pastor in Lebanon, MO. Derek shares his experiences of pastoral counseling of how to help those in pain. He also shares some of his past painful seasons that he's had to endure.

We were never meant to do life alone. In episode 2, we dive in to what it means to have community through pain. Hannah and CB talk about the dangers of isolation, but also the type of friend you should look for and be. Who's your circle? Don't bear through it alone.

In this Episode, CB and Hannah discuss how our identities get shaken when we go through trials. Hear some funny stories, testimonies, and advice on how to Bear Through It.