87. John Bunyan | The Prisoner Who Wrote Pilgrim’s Progress

Support The Lion and The Bear:Give Online: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=UBPUM8A8KQU4YMTN Ops: https://rstr.co/mtnops/20135Merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/FATHERFULL?ref=dashboard-headerConnect with us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drakeholderman/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drake.holderman/In this episode, we tell the powerful true story of John Bunyan, the 17th-century preacher and author of The Pilgrim’s Progress—one of the most influential Christian books ever written. Born into poverty, shaped by war, and crushed under deep spiritual struggle, Bunyan’s life was anything but easy. But through suffering, doubt, and years behind bars, God forged in him an unshakable faith that still strengthens believers today.You’ll hear how a rough village tinker became a bold gospel preacher… why he refused to stop preaching even when it cost him his freedom… and how a prison cell became the birthplace of a story that has guided Christian men for over 300 years.We also talk about why The Pilgrim’s Progress is still one of the best books Christian men can read today, and how fathers can use it (and great kid-friendly adaptations) to disciple their children in courage, perseverance, and faith.Topics in this episode:The life and conversion of John BunyanThe real story behind The Pilgrim’s ProgressFaith under persecutionSpiritual doubt, assurance, and perseveranceWhy Christian men need stories of grit and convictionDiscipling your kids through classic Christian booksSupport the show