The Bear Good Fruit Podcast 🍊🤍 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 07:44:43 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2589288 en-us © 2026 The Bear Good Fruit Podcast 🍊🤍 yes Support this Podcast 41ee9a22-e461-5003-8f87-7c9ccff3d007 lydiabcreativeco@gmail.com Lydia B. Smith episodic false The Bear Good Fruit Podcast is a Christian podcast for women, hosted by Lydia B., focused on faith and real life. Through honest, down-to-earth conversations, we talk about everyday faith, spiritual growth, and following Jesus in the messy middle of life. This podcast is rooted in grace and mercy, pointing listeners back to a loving God who meets us right where we are. Best enjoyed with coffee, an open heart, and a desire to grow in faith one conversation at a time.


]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Christian women podcast, Faith and real life, Everyday faith, Grace and mercy, Christian encouragement, Women of faith, Faith and coffee Lydia B. Smith lydiabcreativeco@gmail.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/1f6fpcrf6cdwu1tszfvxpeuo3nuw?.jpg The Bear Good Fruit Podcast 🍊🤍 Moving from Familiar to Faithful | Guest: Laurel Cochran 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.

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]]> 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

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.

]]> Lydia B. Smith Buzzsprout-18790006 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0500 3308 Christian podcast, faith podcast, intentional friendships, Christian community, building community, following God’s calling, trusting God in new seasons, leaving home and faith, faith based friendships, Christ centered friendships, spiritual growth, Chris 1 4 full false Community Beyond Proximity Guest: Katie Hall 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 🍊

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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 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

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.

]]> Lydia B. Smith Buzzsprout-18734507 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:00:00 -0500 2480 Christian podcast, faith based friendship, Christian women podcast, community and faith, friendship after college, faith centered community, intentional friendships, Christian encouragement, walking with Jesus, spiritual growth, Christian conversations, b 1 3 full false "From the Vine"- A Mini Devotional Series: Gratitude for the Gifts God Gives "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.

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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.

]]> 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

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.

]]> Lydia B. Smith Buzzsprout-18701414 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:00:00 -0500 325 Christian devotional, Faith podcast, Bible based encouragement, Gratitude devotional, Christian women podcast, Spiritual growth, Daily faith, Christian encouragement, Jesus centered, Christian inspiration 1 2 bonus false FAITH + FRIENDSHIPS: Featured Guest: Kaitlyn Hale! 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

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.

]]> 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

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.

]]> Lydia B. Smith Buzzsprout-18665535 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:00:00 -0500 2297 Christian women podcast, Faith and real life, Everyday faith, Grace and mercy, Christian encouragement, Women of faith, Faith and coffee 1 1 full false Welcome in! Grab a seat! Take a quick listen! 🤍🍊 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

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.

]]> 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

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.

]]> Lydia B. Smith Buzzsprout-18550994 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:00:00 -0500 472 Christian women podcast, Faith and real life, Everyday faith, Grace and mercy, Christian encouragement, Women of faith, Faith and coffee 1 1 trailer false