The Christian Bear

The Christian Bear The Christian Bear explores the irreverent, always authentic face of contemporary religious practice

The Christian Bear (TCB) is a progressive, public theology project hosted by Dr. Ben Huelskamp. TCB centers the experiences and narratives of a broad range of people of faith with a particular focus on the LGBTQIA+ experience.

Episode 54 of The Christian Bear dropped today featuring Jess Pettitt answering "Big Questions!" Check it out on my webs...
02/28/2023

Episode 54 of The Christian Bear dropped today featuring Jess Pettitt answering "Big Questions!" Check it out on my website (www.thechristianbear.com) or wherever you get your podcasts.

Episode 49 of The Christian Bear dropped today. In this episode, I explore the difference between the Biblical Jesus and...
12/27/2022

Episode 49 of The Christian Bear dropped today. In this episode, I explore the difference between the Biblical Jesus and the Christian nationalist "Jesus." Take a listen at www.thechristianbear.com or wherever you get your podcasts!

On vacation? Looking for hopeful messages? Look no further than the last four episodes of The Christian Bear's series on...
12/27/2022

On vacation? Looking for hopeful messages? Look no further than the last four episodes of The Christian Bear's series on belief with Tyler Reynolds, Mason Dennis, Sara Blair-Medeiros, and Zac Boyer. Listen at www.thechristianbear.com or wherever you get your podcasts!

Merry Christmas from The Christian Bear! Enjoy a special episode made just for this special day!
12/25/2022

Merry Christmas from The Christian Bear! Enjoy a special episode made just for this special day!

Episode 46 of The Christian Bear with the fantastic Sara Blair-Medeiros dropped yesterday! Sara (she/her/they/them) is a...
12/21/2022

Episode 46 of The Christian Bear with the fantastic Sara Blair-Medeiros dropped yesterday! Sara (she/her/they/them) is a Q***r Multiracial Jewish Transracial Adoptee Woman of Color. Born and raised in the Bay Area of California, Sara is passionate about gender equity work and social justice. You can find the episode at www.thechristianbear.com or wherever you get your podcasts!

Episode 45 of The Christian Bear drops today! I welcome Tyler Reynolds for a discussion on being Q***r in the church and...
12/16/2022

Episode 45 of The Christian Bear drops today! I welcome Tyler Reynolds for a discussion on being Q***r in the church and the difference between faith and the institutional church. Check out the episode on my website (new link: www.thechristianbear.com) or wherever you get your podcasts!

12/09/2022

Episode 43 of The Christian Bear featuring Will Dickinson drops at 12pm today! Will and I discuss the ways in which God acts, our expectations of and for God, and being celebrated as Q***r people in the church, among other topics. Take a listen on my website (www.benhuelskamp.com/thechristianbear) or wherever you get your podcasts.

Episode 42 of The Christian Bear dropped today at 12pm featuring Br. Robert Dylan Stewart, CMJ (Community of the Mother ...
12/07/2022

Episode 42 of The Christian Bear dropped today at 12pm featuring Br. Robert Dylan Stewart, CMJ (Community of the Mother of Jesus). Check it out on my website (www.benhuelskamp.com/thechristianbear) or wherever you get your podcasts!

Need a podcast recommendation or episode ideas for The Christian Bear? Here are four episodes that didn't get the love t...
12/05/2022

Need a podcast recommendation or episode ideas for The Christian Bear? Here are four episodes that didn't get the love they deserve:
Episode 31 with NV Gay
Episode 36 with Jeff Barker
Episode 38 with Bryan Ricketts
Episode 41 with Benjamin Perry
Take a listen on my website (www.benhuelskamp.com/thechristianbear) or wherever you get your podcasts!

Episode 41 of The Christian Bear drops at 12pm today! In this episode I welcome my friend and pastor, Rev. Benjamin Perr...
12/02/2022

Episode 41 of The Christian Bear drops at 12pm today! In this episode I welcome my friend and pastor, Rev. Benjamin Perry for a discussion on belief, spirituality, and the power of tears. Listen on my website (www.benhuelskamp.com/thechristianbear) or wherever you get your podcasts.

Episode 40 of The Christian Bear drops at 12pm today!!! In this episode I discuss belief, deconstruction, reconstruction...
11/29/2022

Episode 40 of The Christian Bear drops at 12pm today!!! In this episode I discuss belief, deconstruction, reconstruction, and overcoming church trauma with my friend and LOVEboldly board member, Sheri Holden Lytle. Tune in on my website (www.benhuelskamp.com/thechristianbear) or wherever you get your webinars.

Episode 39 of The Christian Bear featuring Rev. Seth Olson just dropped! Seth's credo is filled with thankfulness making...
11/25/2022

Episode 39 of The Christian Bear featuring Rev. Seth Olson just dropped! Seth's credo is filled with thankfulness making it perfect listening for this day after Thanksgiving. Listen on my website (www.benhuelskamp.com/thechristianbear) or wherever you get podcasts!

11/22/2022

Episode 38 of The Christian Bear drops at noon today! In this episode I welcome Bryan Ricketts to the podcast for a discussion on belief, being Q***r people of faith, and the experiences that formed us. Listen on my website (www.benhuelskamp.com/thechristianbear) or wherever you get your podcasts!

Have you had a chance to listen to the The Christian Bear episode with my friend and mentor Jess Pettitt? If not check i...
11/20/2022

Have you had a chance to listen to the The Christian Bear episode with my friend and mentor Jess Pettitt? If not check it out on my website (www.benhuelskamp.com/thechristianbear) or wherever you get your podcasts!

11/18/2022

Episode 37 of The Christian Bear drops today at 12pm Eastern! In this episode I welcome my friend and mentor Jess Pettitt to the podcast. Here's a preview. You can listen to the full episode on my website (www.benhuelskamp.com/thechristianbear) or wherever you get your podcasts starting at noon.

Did you catch The Christian Bear episode with NV Gay (episode 31)? No? Then you need to check it out right now! Hop over...
11/02/2022

Did you catch The Christian Bear episode with NV Gay (episode 31)? No? Then you need to check it out right now! Hop over to my website (www.benhuelskamp.com/thechristianbear) or wherever you get your podcasts!

Episode 32 of The Christian Bear drops at 12am today. On this special episode on a special day, I offer short Samhain Se...
10/31/2022

Episode 32 of The Christian Bear drops at 12am today. On this special episode on a special day, I offer short Samhain Service drawing from Christian, Wiccan, and Islamic sources. You can find the podcast on my website (www.benhuelskamp.com/thechristianbear) or wherever you get your podcasts!

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Episode 43 of The Christian Bear featuring Will Dickinson drops at 12pm today! Will and I discuss the ways in which God acts, our expectations of and for God, and being celebrated as Queer people in the church, among other topics. Take a listen on my website (www.benhuelskamp.com/thechristianbear) or wherever you get your podcasts.

Episode 38 of The Christian Bear drops at noon today! In this episode I welcome Bryan Ricketts to the podcast for a discussion on belief, being Queer people of faith, and the experiences that formed us. Listen on my website (www.benhuelskamp.com/thechristianbear) or wherever you get your podcasts!

Episode 37 of The Christian Bear drops today at 12pm Eastern! In this episode I welcome my friend and mentor Jess Pettitt to the podcast. Here's a preview. You can listen to the full episode on my website (www.benhuelskamp.com/thechristianbear) or wherever you get your podcasts starting at noon.

Episode 31 of The Christian Bear drops today at 12pm. On this episode, I welcome photographer, artist, and activist NV Gay to the podcast. Listen to a short preview here and then catch the full episode on my website (www.benhuelskamp.com/thechristianbear) or wherever you get your podcasts!

Episode 30 of The Christian Bear drops today at 12pm Eastern. In this episode, I welcome Dylan Hummel to the podcast to discuss his beliefs and how those beliefs manifest in his role as a coach. Listen to a preview here and catch the full episode on my website (www.benhuelskamp.com/thechristianbear) or wherever you get your podcasts.

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