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.
GO OUT AND BE FRUITFUL
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 our path, not as punishment, but to get our full attention.
And that led her to ask important questions:
Do we trust God? Is our faith just an idea? Is faith about trusting only when life is easy or also when the path is hard?
Much of her testimony centers around two hard paths:
Grief and people-pleasing. Ironically, these two areas have more in common than expected. Through these Crosses, God helped Andrea become less selfish and more charitable. And most importantly, she discovered that when we lean on God, no matter how hard life is, He always produces good fruit. Andrea hopes to share this with you and shares much of this in her writing and speaking.
About Andrea: An author of both fiction and non-fiction books, she shares about the joys and sorrows of the Christian life and how both can help us grow closer to God. She is a contributing writer to CatholicMom.com, Women in the New Evangelization (WINE) and other Catholic forums. Former cohost of the Catholic Grief podcast Mourning Glory Podcast, she now hosts the Be Fruitful Podcast, a show dedicated to sharing how God bears beautiful fruits in our life. She has also been featured on Relevant Radio and many Catholic podcasts and sites.
"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 speak at your parish or small group. Below are examples of talks she has given in the past. If you don't find a topic that fits your needs, let's discuss and discover what the Holy Spirit wants to share.
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 lead 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 lives and virtues, Andrea shows that our nature is truly meant 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 fruit draws us 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 and show 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, how to learn to grieve like Mary, and how to live in hope.
The Handmaiden: How Mary Models Serving
God wants us to have friendships, but sometimes working with others can be difficult. Through Mary's example as the handmaiden, Andrea shares how we can model serving others and cultivate holy friendships.
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
12/5
Bethlehem Market
All Saints University Parish
10 AM TO 2 PM
4040 McKenna Dr, Turlock, CA 95382
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
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."
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."
Lucy Soldati
Church of the Presentation
Adult Formation Coordinator,
Stockton, CA.
"Andrea tailored her presentation for our retreat in order to touch many hearts. She is a master storyteller, weaving her message of faith throughout the story of her life experiences. She speaks candidly and with empathy as her message challenges listeners with Christ's message of faith, hope, love, and holy friendship."
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.