Bear Grylls: Sharing the story of Jesus is my greatest adventure yet

Sun, 03 May 2026 16:53:56 +0000

Adventurer, TV star, and bestselling author Bear Grylls joins Premier Christianity's Sam Hailes for an honest and deeply personal conversation about his boldest project yet: The Greatest Story Ever Told — a dramatized but scripturally faithful retelling of the life of Jesus.

In this exclusive interview, Bear also opens up about:
Encountering Jesus as a young boy
His personal journey of faith, doubt, and rediscovery
His complicated relationship with church
What it means to be strong, resilient, and vulnerable in today’s world
How nature, prayer, and family keep him grounded
Why this book matters more to him than any of his expeditions or TV shows
From praying with Barack Obama to surviving a broken back and becoming one of the youngest Brits to ever climb Everest, Bear Grylls shares what really drives him — and why this book could change lives.

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Highlights:
3:45 Bear's relationship with his mother and family background
5:30 The inspiration behind his new book "The Greatest Story Ever Told"
9:15 Writing process and working with theologians
12:30 Unique approach to telling Jesus' story
15:45 Bear's early faith experiences and childhood
22:10 Military service and life-changing accident
27:00 Climbing Everest and overcoming challenges
33:20 Building mental resilience and courage
40:05 Faith and doubt
45:10 The humanity of Jesus
49:30 Masculinity, strength, and faith
55:00 Navigating criticism and public perception
1:00:20 The book's potential impact and mission

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