The Bear Mills Podcast

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.

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.

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.

Why are some people always hopeful, even during difficult times? What makes it so hard for others to find resilient hope? Let's see what the Bible teaches about becoming a person of durable hope.

One hundred years ago, Laura Ingalls Wilder composed an article so timely, it could have been written last week. It discusses the kind of work which gives meaning to life vs. the work that's drudgery and threatens to steal our joy.

The legenday Rand McNally Road Atlas is celebrating its 100th anniversary. What can it teach us about traveling the road of life?

What do we do when life pulls the rug out from under us? Today we hear Andy Coward's story of God leading him through a very difficult time when he had to say goodbye to his professional dreams.

There are approximately 8,600 distinct Hebrew words in the Old Testament. The New Testament contains about 5,300 distinct Greek words. But, is it possible we've located three words that should be in the Bible, and were left out?

I was recently asked, "Your podcast is all about hope. But are there times when hope can disappoint us? If so, what do we do?" Actually, there are plenty of times when hope can leave us bitterly disappointed. Let's talk about them today.

If we're going to make an investment in praying, we want to make sure our prayers are highly effective. Today we hear from four experts on prayer to learn what effective prayer looks like, as well as the connection between WHERE we're praying and WHAT we're praying about.