EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 43 MIN
Brewing Bold Faith Pt. 1: Starting the Brew w/ Dr. Steve Mills☕
from Hot Tea & Hustlin' Realities🎀 · host KJ🎙️
In this FIRST episode of Brewing Bold Faith, we dive deep into what it truly means to live with bold faith... especially in the face of hardship, uncertainty, & change✝️ We explore how Social Identity Theory helps us understand the power of belonging, community, & shared beliefs in shaping our spiritual lives. When faith becomes part of who we are, it doesn’t just stay personal; it becomes a source of strength that empowers us to serve others. Our special guest, Dr. Steve Mills, shares his powerful journey from serving in the military & working as a firefighter to now serving others as a hospice chaplain. Through his experiences on the front lines of life, loss, & healing, Dr. Mills reflects on how bold faith, & a strong community of support, helped him persevere. He also opens up about how those experiences led him to discover meaningful ways to walk alongside, encourage, & care for others in their most difficult seasons. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✨What “bold faith” looks like in everyday life ✨Why community impacts spiritual resilience ✨The role of identity in spiritual growth ✨How life’s challenges can shape a heart for service ✨Ways to use your faith to support & uplift others Whether you’re navigating a tough season or searching for deeper purpose, this conversation will inspire you to stand strong, stay connected, & live out your faith with courage & compassion. 👉Don’t forget to like, subscribe, & share if this episode started brewing some faith in you! Where to find Dr. Steve Mills: ● Mills, S. (n.d.-b). Even Though I Walk. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@EvenThoughIWalk ● Mills, S. (2026, January 12). Even though I walk. Apple Podcasts. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/even-though-i-walk/id1802296493 ● Mills, S. (n.d.). Even Though I Walk. Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/show/7e80jQE58K6bQrnxxzy5iR?si=p8Z2-flnSASQZ3BoGgin MQ ● LinkedIn. (n.d.). Steve Mills - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States | professional profile | linkedin. LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-mills-b4a7a635/Sources: ● Barna, Dr. G. (2025, March 12). Americans Minimize the Role of God in Their Life. Arizona Christian University. https://www.arizonachristian.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/CRC-Release-AWVI-2-M ar-12-2025-Final.pdf ● Barna, Dr. G. (2025, September 16). Research Identifies Common Sources of Confusion about Sin . Arizona Christian University. https://www.arizonachristian.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/AWVI-2025_George-Barn a_Report-09_Common-Sources-of-Confusion-about-Sin.pdf ● Rodriquez, J. (2024). Social Identity theory: Psychology: Research starters: EBSCO research. EBSCO. https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/psychology/social-identity-theory
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In this FIRST episode of Brewing Bold Faith, we dive deep into what it truly means to live with bold faith... especially in the face of hardship, uncertainty, & change✝️ We explore how Social Identity Theory helps us understand the power of belonging, community, & shared beliefs in shaping our spiritual lives. When faith becomes part of who we are, it doesn’t just stay personal; it becomes a source of strength that empowers us to serve others. Our special guest, Dr. Steve Mills, shares his powerful journey from serving in the military & working as a firefighter to now serving others as a hospice chaplain. Through his experiences on the front lines of life, loss, & healing, Dr. Mills reflects on how bold faith, & a strong community of support, helped him persevere. He also opens up about how those experiences led him to discover meaningful ways to walk alongside, encourage, & care for others in their most difficult seasons. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✨What “bold faith” looks like in everyday life ✨Why community impacts spiritual resilience ✨The role of identity in spiritual growth ✨How life’s challenges can shape a heart for service ✨Ways to use your faith to support & uplift others Whether you’re navigating a tough season or searching for deeper purpose, this conversation will inspire you to stand strong, stay connected, & live out your faith with courage & compassion. 👉Don’t forget to like, subscribe, & share if this episode started brewing some faith in you! Where to find Dr. Steve Mills: ● Mills, S. (n.d.-b). Even Though I Walk. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@EvenThoughIWalk ● Mills, S. (2026, January 12). Even though I walk. Apple Podcasts. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/even-though-i-walk/id1802296493 ● Mills, S. (n.d.). Even Though I Walk. Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/show/7e80jQE58K6bQrnxxzy5iR?si=p8Z2-flnSASQZ3BoGgin MQ ● LinkedIn. (n.d.). Steve Mills - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States | professional profile | linkedin. LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-mills-b4a7a635/Sources: ● Barna, Dr. G. (2025, March 12). Americans Minimize the Role of God in Their Life. Arizona Christian University. https://www.arizonachristian.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/CRC-Release-AWVI-2-M ar-12-2025-Final.pdf ● Barna, Dr. G. (2025, September 16). Research Identifies Common Sources of Confusion about Sin . Arizona Christian University. https://www.arizonachristian.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/AWVI-2025_George-Barn a_Report-09_Common-Sources-of-Confusion-about-Sin.pdf ● Rodriquez, J. (2024). Social Identity theory: Psychology: Research starters: EBSCO research. EBSCO. https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/psychology/social-identity-theory
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