Bear Grylls is known worldwide for his numerous adventure shows, including Man vs. Wild. In addition, he's one of the youngest climbers of Mt. Everest, and a former SAS (a special forces unit of the British Army) soldier. Bear joins John to talk about his family, his faith, and his upcoming book on the life of Jesus—The Greatest Story Ever Told: An Eyewitness Account. In this candid conversation, Bear shares stories of what makes his heart come alive, his recent wilderness adventure with The Chosen cast, and how writing this book was, in his words, "an Everest of another level for me, the hardest and best thing I've ever done...by miles."
Show Notes
Bear Grylls' new book, The Greatest Story Ever Told: An Eyewitness Account, releases in the U.S. on July 22, 2025, Pre-order it now wherever you buy books. The Times article by Bear Grylls ("To Be Fully Understood, The Christian Faith Must Be Tried") can be read here. John's book referenced in this podcast, Beautiful Outlaw, is available wherever books are sold.
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