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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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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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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