GO OUT AND BE FRUITFUL
Welcome friend! I'm so glad you're here! I pray you see all the beauty and fruitfulness that God is working in your life.
Just as a branch cannot bear fruit on its own unless it remains on the Vine, so neither can you unless you remain in Me. -John15:4
Books by Andrea Bear
2023 FINALIST GENERAL FICTION
2023 FINALIST RELIGIOUS FICTION
IN THE PRESS
In a society and culture that shies away from dealing with painful emotions and grief, Andrea Bear's debut novel, The Grieving Daughters' Club, offers a refreshing insight into how many women from varying backgrounds are able to come together and share their suffering in an authentic and candid manner.
Andrea Bear’s debut novel, The Grieving Daughters' Club, gathers an eclectic group of characters dealing with challenging relationships, evolving friendships, and the struggle of grief. We come to know Frankie, Olivia, Scarlet and the other members of the club as they discover the power of forgiveness and found community. It is an engaging tale of coming to terms with grief, an emotion that is often shunned by society in our desire to avoid pain and loss. The Grieving Daughters' Club will make you appreciate the women in your life that have shown up in the difficult hours.
Andrea Bear's novel, The Grieving Daughters' Club, explores grief through a fictional but personal level via her character, Frankie, a woman whose mother passed away. Through Frankie's journey, the reader experiences the lows of loss countered by surprising interactions in an unlikely book discussion group that results in new friendships with heartwarming perspectives on life and loss.
The Grieving Daughters' Club is a heartwarming story of love, friendship, loss, and personal transformation. Andrea Bear dives deep into the themes of mothers, daughters, and feminine friendship in a way that is sure to inspire you.
JEANNIE EWING,
FROM GRIEF TO GRACE: THE JOURNEY FROM TRAGEDY
TO TRIUMPH
MARY LENABURG,
AUTHOR OF BE BRAVE IN THE SCARED AND BE BOLD IN THE BROKEN
MICHELLE BUCKMAN,
AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
AND EDITOR
DANIELLE BEAN,
AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR OF YOU ARE ENOUGH, AND GIVING THANKS AND LETTING GO
MEET ANDREA
As a cradle Catholic, Andrea often took her faith for granted because it was "just there." But in 2018, when her mom died of brain cancer, and her father's progression of muscular dystrophy advanced. She learned that sometimes God places these Crosses in your path, not as punishment, but to get your full attention.
And that leads us to ask the most important question:
Do we trust God? Or is our faith just an idea, or an active part of walking the hard path?
Much of her testimony centers around two hard paths:
Grief and people-pleasing. Ironically, these two areas have more in common than meets the eye, and these Crosses, helped Andrea become less selfish and more charitable. And most importantly, when we lean on God no matter how hard life is, He will bear much fruit. Andrea hopes to share this with you and shares about much of this in her writing and speaking.
About Andrea: An author of both fiction and non-fiction books, she shares about the joys, sorrows, and how both coexist in our faith. She is a contributing writer to CatholicMom.com Women in the New Evangelization (WINE). Former cohost of the Catholic Grief podcast Mourning Glory Podcast. She now hosts the Be Fruitful Podcast and has been featured on Relevant Radio and many Catholic forums.
"I pray that through Jesus, my stories, writings, and words become fruitful in your life, because God is so good and He wants to bear good fruit in you too!"
Speaking Topics
Invite Andrea to visit your parish or small group. Below are examples of talks she has delivered in the past. If you don't find a topic that fits your needs, let's discuss it and discover what the Holy Spirit may want to convey.
Radical Love
Carrying Your Cross is hard, especially when we don’t get to decide what cross to carry. Andrea shares how redemptive love and suffering are the way to sanctity.
From People Pleasing to Pleasing God
Pleasing is in our nature, but often we choose to please people over God. By rightly ordering our life and virtues, Andrea Bear shares the lessons she’s learned about how we are called to please God.
Return to Eden- How Mary helps us Bear Good Fruit
Mary helps us grow in virtue and shows us how cultivating good fruits helps us grow closer to her Son. Andrea shares how God has laid out his game plan of bearing good fruit.
Grief Talks- Lessons I Learned in Grief
Are you struggling with grief and loss? In Grief Talk, Andrea shares biblical lessons that support us that we are never alone.
Grief Talks: Mary’s Grief: Our Lady of Sorrows
Sometimes grief feels hopeless. Mary understands grief better than anyone with the loss of her Son. Andrea shares how our Blessed Mother can help you in your time of loss, learn to grieve like Mary, and live in hope.
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
8/22
Presentation Women's Ministry
Church of the Presentation:
Time TBD
1515 W Benjamin Holt Drive, Stockton, CA 95207
4/24
RISE Women's Conference
April 2026, more info coming soon!
Stockton, CA
PAST
EVENTS
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Rise Women’s Ministry, Stockton, CA. Spring 2026 Lessons in Grief
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St. Isidore’s Market, Danville, CA. 2025
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St. Michael’s Parish, Morada, CA. Grief Support Group 2025 Our Lady of Sorrows
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Annunciation Women’s Ministry, Stockton, CA. The Fruits of Advent 2025
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St. Bernard's Parish, Tracy, CA. Women’s Ministry 2024-Radical Love
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St. Michael's Parish- Morada, CA. Grief Support Group 2024
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St. Bernard’s Parish Retreat- Lockeford, CA. 2024
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Bethlehem Market, Women's Ministry, Turlock, CA. 2023
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St. Luke’s Parish- Women's Ministry, Stockton, CA. 2023
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St. Luke's Parish- Women's Ministry, Stockton, CA. 2019
Terry Chukwueke, Cathedral of the Annunciation’s Women’s Ministry Coordinator
"Andrea Bear gloriously resonated with a lot of the ladies who enjoyed the story of her journey along with Lectio Divina meditations."
Christine Morris
RISE Women's Ministry Director
"Andrea's message on grief and the faithfulness of God touched the hearts of every woman in attendance, bringing hope, healing, and the reminder that God walks with us through the darkest valleys. Her authenticity, compassion, and biblical encouragement resonated deeply, leaving the ladies feeling seen, strengthened, and encouraged in their faith."
Leticia Gomez,
Adult Formation Director
St. Bernard's Parish, Tracy, CA
"It was a joy to have Andrea lead our parish staff during our Lenten retreat. Her reflection on the four types of love and the importance of finding patience in the midst of chaos gave our staff practical and faith-filled tools for growing together in Christ."
Cathedral of the Annunciation’s
Event Attendee, Stockton, CA.
"It was a joyous, spirit-filled occasion. Their (attendees') faith and spirit were enriched with uplifting words from Andrea Bear, sharing her journey with her walk with Christ."
Cleo Carillo,
Grief Support Ministry
St. Michaels Parish, Morada, CA.
We were captivated by Andrea's honest emotions, and personal experience of loss. Her tone and voice pulled the audience in to "feel" in the moment. I was so impressed with her segue-way of captivating the audience.