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Bear Your Shield Podcast
Ron Scheffler, by trade, holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering and has over thirty years’ experience in the off-road industry. He is currently Senior Product Manager of Mowers for Bobcat Company. Ron is a husband, a father of 4, and a grandpa. He is, above all this, a follower of Jesus who has lived out his faith through various initiatives, including being a Men’s Ministry Leader, an Elder at his local church, and a lay preacher for 30+ years. In his fifth decade of life, Ron went back to school to receive an Associate of Arts degree in Biblical Studies, which he uses as part of the preaching team at his church.
Bear Your Shield Podcast is a concept that is intended to remind us who we are, what our purpose is, and how we can best walk this life with integrity and mission. It is meant to inspire and challenge us to greater thinking to live better lives and to protect our families and communities from our common enemy and the dark side of culture.
This podcast will host various guests with diverse backgrounds who have stories to tell and lessons to be shared, with the goal of iron sharpening iron. Ron will also include a Sermon Series throughout. Godspeed and Bear Your Shield!
Episodes
31 episodes
Sermon Series - Genesis 23 - Time & Legacy
Sarah's passing leads to some next steps for Abraham - becoming a land-owner. One day we all will own a plot of land. Time flies and the world keeps spinning...and one day, all that is left is the legacy that we leave behind....
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Sermon Series - Luke 9:37-62 - Go to God!
There seems to be a potluck of lessons at the end of Luke's Gospel in chapter 9, however, a similar pattern can be seen.We need to go to God for several things, well really for everything, but in this episode Ron discusses how we need to...
Sermon Series - Genesis 22 - God the Provider
What is going on? Abraham was told to do what? Sacrifice his son, Isaac?! How can this be, when God stated that Abraham's covenantal promise was going to be thru his and Sarah's baby?Over the last few sermon series, we have s...
BYS - In the Studio - Hitting the Mat with Ryan Farniok
Bear Your Shield gets real in the gym. We are hitting the mat and discussing Jiu Jitsu with Ryan Farniok, bearer of not just a shield, but also a purple belt, who also happens to be Ron's son-in-law. Ryan discusses the i...
Sermon Series - Genesis 21 - God the Promise Keeper
Finally! A promise come to fruition. God is THE Promise Keeper - no one else comes close. Abraham and Sarah rejoice in the birth of their son, Isaac.Meanwhile...other jewels are found in this chapter...how God not only keeps his pr...
Sermon Series - Genesis 20 - God the Protector
Abraham and Sarah wander...into trouble. A Lack of Faith (LOF) moment almost derails the covenantal blessing, but God intervenes and protects the promise, Sarah's purity, and Abraham's and Sarah's marriage.God protects His people, ...
BYS - A Discussion on Loss & Life
The BYS staff gets real and grateful discussing the loss of life, and life redeemed. God is the Great Redeemer and shows us time and again on how He cares and loves for us.Jake Scheffler joins Ron in the studio to discuss loss thru...
Sermon Series - Luke 7:1-17 - Take the Chance!
Jesus heals a widow's son and a centurion's servant - faith is behind it all. The centurion seeks Jesus out as word of Jesus and his teachings and miracles spread. The centurion, this loyal solider of Rome, seeks out Jesus, an...
BYS - In the Studio - Nayoung Ryoo Scheffler
Fun moments in the studio this episode as my daughter-in-law joins me in a discussion on protecting children and her marriage. Nayoung came to America, from Korea, to attend high school and college, met my oldest son, Jake, got marr...
Sermon Series - Luke 6:37-49 - Inaction is NOT an option!
Christianity means a call to action! Inaction in the Kingdom is disobedience. We have an Easter prelude class today as we step out of our standard Genesis sermon series to hear some of Jesus' teachings in the gospel of Luke. ...
BYS - In the Studio - The Turf Nerds
It's Revenge of the Nerds, 2026 style, as the BYS studio is invaded by the Turf Nerds. Evan Lindman and Uncle Greg Durbin raise their shields to discuss bringing their faith to the turf industry.Join us as we discuss faith, work, t...
Sermon Series - Genesis 19 - Don't Look Back!
After visiting Abraham, the two angels head to Sodom to save Lot and his family, but trouble ensues. Lot fails to lead well, and lingers in the city until it is almost too late. Utter destruction follows and more consequences due to inact...
Sermon Series - Follow Me to the NEXT LEVEL! - Luke 5:27-39
Are you an angler fish or a dolphin? What?!No, we haven't lost it - check out how we are both - and how by focusing on Jesus, we can keep the angler fish away behind us.Stepping out of the OT to the Gospel of Luke where Jesu...
Sermon Series - Genesis 18
A visit by the Lord puts Abraham into action mode! God confirms His promise to Abraham with a personal visit, while hospitality and fellowship abound.Abraham again shines as an example of how to treat others, and how we should inte...
Sermon Series - Genesis 17
This is a game changing and name changing episode!Abram and Sarai, or should I say, Abraham and Sarh, get to understand God's plan for them and the covenant between them, and their legacy is forever changed.What does your legacy l...
BYS - In the Studio - Sgt Scheffler
The Bear Your Shield team welcomes Sgt Scheffler to the BYS Studio! Ron Scheffler asks his son, Clay, how he lifted his shield to protect his marriage, himself, and his teammates while on deployment, away from his new bride and family.Th...
Sermon Series - Genesis 16
Plans go south as Sarai and Abram take things into their own hands, instead of waiting on God's timing for his blessing. We are introduced to Hagar and Ishmael, and the world is changed due to man's choices and bad decisions. Follow God's...
Sermon Series - Genesis 15
God's covenant with Abram is made official, but resembles that of something even greater. Abram continues to ask God how this blessing will come to fruition when he is childless, and God responds and reminds Abram of God's previous commit...
BYS - National Human Trafficking Awareness Month
Bear Your Shield against human trafficking and sextortion!Tracy Scheffler, founder of 5-Stones Dodge County in Wisconsin, returns to the BYS studio to discuss key points on the topic of sextortion. January is National Human Traffic...
BYS - 2026 Themes
Happy 2026 True Believers! As we look forward to the new year, what will be your theme for your life? Set the bar high, embrace the challenges and growth. Contemplate on areas of your life that need some focused attention in y...
Sermon Series - Christmas Chronicles - Disaster Averted, Christmas Saved
The Christmas disaster of 1980-something...and why Christmas was needed. A joyful season of salvation. Focus on the important - rejoice in the gift that was given to all of us. All we have to do is receive it.Merry Christmas from t...
Sermon Series - Xmas Perspectives - Angels & Shepherds
'Tis the Christmas season - what will your time of Christmas reflection be spent on? Consider other's perspectives, such as angels and shepherds. They all had a role to play in the Christmas story - they were all given a mission and a mes...
Sermon Series Episode 5 - Genesis 14
A battle ensues between kings which forces Abram to go after his nephew, Lot, who was taken prisoner after the fighting. Upon his return, Abram comes across a spectacular individual and Abram's response is tested.How will you respond to ...