The Bear Good Fruit Podcast 🍊🤍

Moving from Familiar to Faithful | Guest: Laurel Cochran

Sometimes when God calls us into a new season, it means leaving something familiar behind. This week on Bear Good Fruit, I’m joined by someone very special to me, Laurel Cochran. I’ve had the joy of watching Laurel grow from a young girl into an incredible young woman who is pursuing the gifts God placed in her life. Laurel recently moved to Nashville to follow a dream in the music business, and we talk honestly about leaving home, navigating loneliness, and building Christ centered friendships in a new place. Seasons of change can feel stretching, but they’re often the ones where God deepens our faith the most. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2589288/support] Thanks for listening to today’s episode. If this conversation encouraged you, be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes. Share this one with a friend who may need it, and leave a review to help more people find the show. You can follow along for updates and behind the scenes on social media, and as always, thank you for walking this journey with me.

Community Beyond Proximity Guest: Katie Hall

Community often feels easiest when we’re living close and sharing everyday life. But what happens when seasons change and proximity fades? In this episode of Bear Good Fruit, I’m joined by one of my dearest friends, Katie Hall. We were college roommates for three years, and our friendship was formed through shared meals, late night conversations, prayer, and growing up together. This emotional conversation reflects on how shared seasons shape us and how true community is not sustained by proximity alone, but by intention, obedience, and Christ at the center. We talk about choosing friendship on purpose, staying faithful across distance, and trusting God to keep us connected as we continue to bear good fruit together. If you’ve ever wondered how to stay connected when life pulls people in different directions, this episode is for you 🍊 Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2589288/support] Thanks for listening to today’s episode. If this conversation encouraged you, be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes. Share this one with a friend who may need it, and leave a review to help more people find the show. You can follow along for updates and behind the scenes on social media, and as always, thank you for walking this journey with me.

"From the Vine"- A Mini Devotional Series: Gratitude for the Gifts God Gives

In this "From the Vine" mini devotional, we reflect on gratitude and faith through something simple my right hand and the gifts God has placed in our lives. This short Christian devotional encourages spiritual growth by staying connected to Jesus and thanking God for both big and everyday blessings. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2589288/support] Thanks for listening to today’s episode. If this conversation encouraged you, be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes. Share this one with a friend who may need it, and leave a review to help more people find the show. You can follow along for updates and behind the scenes on social media, and as always, thank you for walking this journey with me.

FAITH + FRIENDSHIPS: Featured Guest: Kaitlyn Hale!

Today’s episode is especially close to my heart. Kaitlyn and I have been friends for nearly twenty years, and over the past year, she’s stepped into a new relationship with Jesus. In this conversation, we talk honestly about what it looks like to walk through new faith alongside friends who  love Jesus, navigating questions, learning grace in real time, and being intentional without pressure. This episode is about friendship, growth, and giving God room to work while showing up with love. Whether you’re new to faith, supporting someone who is, or learning how to walk with Jesus alongside others, this conversation is for you. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2589288/support] Thanks for listening to today’s episode. If this conversation encouraged you, be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes. Share this one with a friend who may need it, and leave a review to help more people find the show. You can follow along for updates and behind the scenes on social media, and as always, thank you for walking this journey with me.

Welcome in! Grab a seat! Take a quick listen! 🤍🍊

In this short episode, it’s just me, Lydia B., hanging out in my kitchen, coffee in hand, figuring out how this whole podcast thing works. We talk real life, real faith, and why showing up imperfectly still matters. No polish, no pressure but just an honest start and a gracious God meeting us right where we are. Stay tuned for next time and maybe there will be a guest with me! We shall see.  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2589288/support] Thanks for listening to today’s episode. If this conversation encouraged you, be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes. Share this one with a friend who may need it, and leave a review to help more people find the show. You can follow along for updates and behind the scenes on social media, and as always, thank you for walking this journey with me.