Bear Grylls reveals how trusting in ‘Jesus Christ’ paid off big time! – “I never questioned God”

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British adventurer and television presenter, Bear Grylls reveals how his faith in Jesus Christ helped him overcome challenges in his personal life and career.

In 2012, Grylls shared with CBN his desire to perfect his walk in Christ and how his struggles have led him to cling on to his Christian faith.

Grylls is mostly recognized today for his widely successful television show Man vs Wild (2006-2011), at age 35 he was also appointed the youngest-ever Chief Scout in the UK.

Bear Grylls on faith 

“The journey’s been that faith has been the wildest ride. And Jesus, the heart of the Christian faith is the wildest, most radical guy you’d ever come across. He was always hanging around with the prostitutes and the tax collectors and having parties and banquets, and I found myself drawn to that character, not the kind of fluff that we like to box as religion.” – Bear Grylls Source 

“As a really young kid, I never questioned God. I just knew God existed and it felt like He was my friend.” – Bear Grylls  Source

“My faith isn’t very churchy, it’s a pretty personal, intimate thing and has been a huge source of strength in moments of life and death. At the heart of Christianity is the belief that we are loved and held and forgiven, and I try not to complicate my faith beyond that.” – Bear Grylls Source 

“I remember praying a simple prayer up a tree one evening and saying, ‘God, if you’re like I knew you as a kid, would you be that friend again?’ And it was no more complicated than that. And actually the amazing thing is that all God asks is that we sort of open the door and He’ll do the rest. So often we kinda hide behind our yearning for love and acceptance with loads of complicated theological questions, and actually once that’s stripped away what we really are is just somebody who wants to have that relationship with your Father.” – Bear Grylls Source

“Faith is personal if it’s to be real. And I think things that are personal are sometimes hard to talk about. And I think Brits are especially bad at that. But I’ve definitely learned over my life through a lot of difficult times — whether it’s military stuff or losing people on big expeditions on high mountains — I’ve definitely learned it takes a proud man to say he never needs any help. I’m not that man. I do need some help sometimes. And my faith has been that to me. It’s been a real quiet strength and a real glue to our family, as well. For me to be able to climb big mountains with a person I feel has made these mountains is a huge privilege.” – Bear Grylls Source

“Christianity is not about religion. It’s about faith, about being held, about being forgiven. It’s about finding joy and finding home. We all want that, but nobody wants religion. Why do people turn away from faith? They’re not, they’re turning away from religion most of the time. I’ve yet to meet anyone who doesn’t want to be forgiven or held or find peace or joy in their life. We try loads of other stuff—we think booze or foxy women or whatever will fill it—but it doesn’t fill the hole.” – Bear Grylls Source