Called "raw," "honest," and "hopeful," The Christian Bear is a space to explore the sometimes irreverent and always authentic face of contemporary religious practice. Join public theologian and activist, Dr. Ben Huelskamp, and his guests for a very human and frank discussion of faith, belief, and spirituality. All people in all their beautiful messiness are welcome.
Podcast hosts
- thechristianbea..
@thechristianbea..
Keywords
© 2023 Ben Huelskamp
The Christian Bear
Reviews
MelGarzMor
5 out of 5 stars
Honest, raw, and hopeful!
Love the first two episodes. Looking forward to hearing the rest.
Podcast information
- Amount of episodes
- 58
- Subscribers
- 0
- Verified
- Yes
- Website
- Explicit content
- No
- Episode type
- episodic
- Podcast link
- https://podvine.com/link/..
- Last upload date
- March 28, 2023
- Last fetch date
- March 28, 2023 5:52 AM
- Upload range
- WEEKLY
- Author
- Dr. Ben Huelskamp and Guests
- Copyright
- © 2023 Ben Huelskamp
susbcribers
- Big Questions - Dr. Ben HuelskampIn a bit of an odd twist, I switch sides and give my answers to some "big questions" with Tristan Baker as the host. To learn more about The Christian Bear and other projects from Dr. Ben Huelskamp, please visit www.benhuelskamp.com. Remember to give this episode a 5-star raiting and consider writing a short review! Want to support The Christian Bear? Visit my Patreon page. Intro and outro music by AlexGrohl and retrieved from Pixabay. Thank you so much for listening and supporting The Christian Bear.0 comments0
- Big Questions - Sheri LytleIn this episode of The Christian Bear, I welcome back Sheri Lytle for a consideration of the "Big Questions." Co-founder of CultivArt, a business curating wine and art history events, Sheri also serves as a board member with LOVEboldly and Blue Ocean Faith Columbus. To learn more about The Christian Bear and other projects from Dr. Ben Huelskamp, please visit www.benhuelskamp.com. Remember to give this episode a 5-star raiting and consider writing a short review! Want to support The Christian Bear? Visit my Patreon page. Intro and outro music by AlexGrohl and retrieved from Pixabay. Thank you so much for listening and supporting The Christian Bear.0 comments0
- The Christian Bear Mar 7 · 26m Big Questions - Rev. Dan ClarkIn this episode, I welcome the Rev. Dan Clark to the podcast. Dan is the Ohio Director for Faith in Public Life as well as the writer behind Social Justice Sermons on Instagram ( @socialjusticesermons) and one-half of the band Landlocked Sailor ( @landlockedsailor and www.youtube.com/@landlockedsailor5876). He is a member of The United Church of Granville, OH, and a father and husband living on a farm in Ohio. To learn more about The Christian Bear and other projects from Dr. Ben Huelskamp, please visit www.benhuelskamp.com. Remember to give this episode a 5-star raiting and consider writing a short review! Want to support The Christian Bear? Visit my Patreon page. Intro and outro music by AlexGrohl and retrieved from Pixabay. Thank you so much for listening and supporting The Christian Bear.0 comments0
- Big Questions - Jess PettittToday I welcome my friend and mentor, Jess Pettitt to the podcast. An internationally recognized speaker and diversity and equity professional, Jess is the author of Good Enough Now: How Doing the Best We Can With What We Have is Better Than Nothing. She is currently working on her second book. To learn more about The Christian Bear and other projects from Dr. Ben Huelskamp, please visit www.benhuelskamp.com. Remember to give this episode a 5-star raiting and consider writing a short review! Want to support The Christian Bear? Visit my Patreon page. Intro and outro music by AlexGrohl and retrieved from Pixabay. Thank you so much for listening and supporting The Christian Bear.0 comments0
- Big Questions - Tristan BakerToday I welcome my friend and former student, Tristan Baker, to the podcast. A graduate of Rosemont College and a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Tristan is a graduate student at Cornell University. To learn more about The Christian Bear and other projects from Dr. Ben Huelskamp, please visit www.benhuelskamp.com. Remember to give this episode a 5-star raiting and consider writing a short review! Want to support The Christian Bear? Visit my Patreon page. Intro and outro music by AlexGrohl and retrieved from Pixabay. Thank you so much for listening and supporting The Christian Bear.0 comments0
- Big Questions - Dr. Jake BryantIn this episode of The Christian Bear, we begin a series on "Big Questions." Dr. Jake Bryant, the PhD Candidate Assessment Director and Assistant Professor of Leadership Studies at the University of the Cumberlands, joins me as our first guest in the series. To learn more about The Christian Bear and other projects from Dr. Ben Huelskamp, please visit www.benhuelskamp.com. Remember to give this episode a 5-star raiting and consider writing a short review! Want to support The Christian Bear? Visit my Patreon page. Intro and outro music by AlexGrohl and retrieved from Pixabay. Thank you so much for listening and supporting The Christian Bear.0 comments0
- Happy New Year!Happy New Year! To learn more about The Christian Bear and other projects from Dr. Ben Huelskamp, please visit www.benhuelskamp.com. Remember to give this episode a 5-star raiting and consider writing a short review! Want to support The Christian Bear? Visit my Patreon page. Intro and outro music by AlexGrohl and retrieved from Pixabay. Thank you so much for listening and supporting The Christian Bear.0 comments0
- It's All of Us Until it's None of UsIn this episode of The Christian Bear, I consider the complicity of members of dominant groups in systems of oppression and their responsibility to dismantle those systems. To learn more about The Christian Bear and other projects from Dr. Ben Huelskamp, please visit www.benhuelskamp.com. Remember to give this episode a 5-star raiting and consider writing a short review! Want to support The Christian Bear? Visit my Patreon page. Intro and outro music by AlexGrohl and retrieved from Pixabay. Thank you so much for listening and supporting The Christian Bear.0 comments0
- The Christian Bear Dec 27 · 10m Which Jesus Did We Welcome?Adapted from an essay I wrote before Christmas, this episode of The Christian Bear considers the differences between the Jesus of the Gospels and the Christian nationalist Jesus. You can find the original essay at https://www.benhuelskamp.com/blog/12-04-2022. To learn more about The Christian Bear and other projects from Dr. Ben Huelskamp, please visit www.benhuelskamp.com. Remember to give this episode a 5-star raiting and consider writing a short review! Want to support The Christian Bear? Visit my Patreon page. Intro and outro music by AlexGrohl and retrieved from Pixabay. Thank you so much for listening and supporting The Christian Bear.0 comments0
- Merry Christmas from The Christian Bear!Merry Christmas! On this special episode of The Christian Bear, I reflect on rest and the continuing work for justice. To learn more about The Christian Bear and other projects from Dr. Ben Huelskamp, please visit www.benhuelskamp.com. Remember to give this episode a 5-star raiting and consider writing a short review! Want to support The Christian Bear? Visit my Patreon page. Intro and outro music by AlexGrohl and retrieved from Pixabay. Thank you so much for listening and supporting The Christian Bear.0 comments0
- The Credo of Zac BoyerToday it’s my pleasure to welcome my friend and colleague Zac Boyer (they/them) to the podcast. Zac is the Director of Programs and Marketing at Stonewall Columbus. A veteran of higher education and healthcare administration, Zac previously worked at Cleveland Clinic and at Columbus College of Art and Design. Raised in rural Appalachia in the Pentecostal tradition and as preacher's kid, Zac discusses the intersection of spiritual healing, being Queer in the church, and finding mature faith among other people. Please join me in welcoming Zac Boyer to The Christian Bear. To learn more about The Christian Bear and other projects from Dr. Ben Huelskamp, please visit www.benhuelskamp.com. Remember to give this episode a 5-star raiting and consider writing a short review! Want to support The Christian Bear? Visit my Patreon page. Intro and outro music by AlexGrohl and retrieved from Pixabay. Thank you so much for listening and supporting The Christian Bear.0 comments0
- The Credo of Sara Blair-MedeirosToday it’s my pleasure to welcome my good friend, colleague, and someone I have learned so much from, the fierce Sara Blair-Medeiros. Sara (she/her/they/them) is a Queer 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. She lives in Woodland, CA, with her wife Michelle and their mini–Australian Labradoodle Hobie. Rainbow Weddings and Events (Sara's company) Website and Instagram UC Davis Women's Resource and Research Center (Sara's 9-to-5) To learn more about The Christian Bear and other projects from Dr. Ben Huelskamp, please visit www.benhuelskamp.com. Remember to give this episode a 5-star raiting and consider writing a short review! Want to support The Christian Bear? Visit my Patreon page. Intro and outro music by AlexGrohl and retrieved from Pixabay. Thank you so much for listening and supporting The Christian Bear.0 comments0
- The Credo of Tyler ReynoldsBorn and raised as a Roman Catholic in New York City, Tyler Reynolds joins me on this episode of The Christian Bear. Tyler is a graduate of Iona University where he was a varsity rower. He now works as a government affairs consultant and part-time rowing coach. Tyler describes himself as a gay polyamorous man living in New York City. To learn more about The Christian Bear and other projects from Dr. Ben Huelskamp, please visit www.benhuelskamp.com. Remember to give this episode a 5-star raiting and consider writing a short review! Want to support The Christian Bear? Visit my Patreon page. Intro and outro music by AlexGrohl and retrieved from Pixabay. Thank you so much for listening and supporting The Christian Bear.0 comments0
- The Credo of Mason DennisToday I’m happy to welcome one of my former students and now friends, Mason Dennis, to The Christian Bear. A 2022 graduate of Rosemont College with a degree in communications and marketing, Mason was a standout Lacrosse student athlete and a resident advisor. He is currently raising money to attend graduate school and play and coach lacrosse in Italy. In this episode Mason discusses the importance of breathing and slowing down to dealing with anxiety, growing up, and living in an interfaith and interconnected context. To learn more about The Christian Bear and other projects from Dr. Ben Huelskamp, please visit www.benhuelskamp.com. Remember to give this episode a 5-star raiting and consider writing a short review! Want to support The Christian Bear? Visit my Patreon page. Intro and outro music by AlexGrohl and retrieved from Pixabay. Thank you so much for listening and supporting The Christian Bear.0 comments0
- The Christian Bear Dec 9 · 29m The Credo of Will DickinsonToday I'm happy to welcome the Rev. Will Dickinson to The Christian Bear. A graduate of the University of Virginia and Yale Divinity School, Will serves as Associate Rector at St. George Episcopal Church in Fredericksburg, VA. A musician, artist, and theologian, Will writes on the intersection of faith, identity, art, sexuality, and reconciliation. You can find Will on Instagram at @thewillofthe_people. During this episode, Will references three resources. Here are the links: Mockingbird Low Anthropology by David Zahl "The Body's Grace" by Rowan Williams To learn more about The Christian Bear and other projects from Dr. Ben Huelskamp, please visit www.benhuelskamp.com. Remember to give this episode a 5-star raiting and consider writing a short review! Want to support The Christian Bear? Visit my Patreon page. Intro and outro music by AlexGrohl and retrieved from Pixabay. Thank you so much for listening and supporting The Christian Bear.0 comments0
- The Credo of Br. Dylan Stewart, CMJToday I welcome Br. Dylan Stewart, CMJ. Raised in the Baptist tradition in his native Nova Scotia, Dylan is now a member of the Anglican Church of Canada. There he is a vowed member of the Community of the Mother of Jesus, a dispersed religious community of people in the Anglican tradition. Dylan is an advocate against conversion "therapy" and a founding member of PROUD Anglicans of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. Dylan discusses his work combatting conversion "therapy," some of which you can find by clicking here. You can also listen to Dylan's story ( here). To learn more about The Christian Bear and other projects from Dr. Ben Huelskamp, please visit www.benhuelskamp.com. Remember to give this episode a 5-star raiting and consider writing a short review! Want to support The Christian Bear? Visit my Patreon page. Intro and outro music by AlexGrohl and retrieved from Pixabay. Thank you so much for listening and supporting The Christian Bear.0 comments0
- The Credo of Ben PerryMy guest on today's episode of The Christian Bear is my friend and pastor, the Rev. Ben Perry (he/they). A passionate advocate for building Church that lives into God’s blessed queerness, Ben serves as the Minister of Outreach and Media Strategy at Middle Collegiate Church in New York City. They have also worked with the New York chapter of the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival, Union Theological Seminary, and at Time Inc. An award-winning writer, his work can be found in outlets including The Washington Post, Slate, The Huffington Post, Sojourners, Bustle, and Motherboard. His book Cry, Baby: Why Our Tears Matter will be released in May 2023. Ben lives with his wife, Erin, and with his brother in Maine. To learn more about The Christian Bear and other projects from Dr. Ben Huelskamp, please visit www.benhuelskamp.com. Remember to give this episode a 5-star raiting and consider writing a short review! Want to support The Christian Bear? Visit my Patreon page. Intro and outro music by AlexGrohl and retrieved from Pixabay. Thank you so much for listening and supporting The Christian Bear.0 comments0
- The Credo of Sheri LytleToday entrepreneur, sommelier, and LOVEboldly board member, Sheri Lytle, joins me on the podcast. Sheri has identified as a Christian and has been involved in the church since she was 5. She studied for a degree in Chemistry at The Ohio State University and completed post-graduate studies before deciding to explore other careers. She describes herself as a "'free mom hugger' and a PASSIONATE advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community having safe places to explore and grow their faith." She is an active member of Blue Ocean Faith Columbus where she organizes their outreach at PRIDE. Sheri is currently building a new business, Cultivart, pairing wine with art presentations. She lives in Columbus, OH, with her husband Matt and their much-loved rescue Doberman, Razzy. To learn more about The Christian Bear and other projects from Dr. Ben Huelskamp, please visit www.benhuelskamp.com. Remember to give this episode a 5-star raiting and consider writing a short review! Want to support The Christian Bear? Visit my Patreon page. Intro and outro music by AlexGrohl and retrieved from Pixabay. Thank you so much for listening and supporting The Christian Bear.0 comments0
- The Credo of Seth OlsonToday, my friend, the Rev. Seth Olson (he/him), joins me for a discussion on belief, ministry, and growing up. Seth is the Associate Rector for Evangelism, Outreach, and Christian Formation at All Saints Episcopal Church in Homewood, AL. Raised in the suburbs of Birmingham, AL, Seth grew up attending "a funky, social justice-focused Anglo-Catholic Episcopal church." Seth studied for his bachelor's degree in psychology at Sewanee: The University of the South and worked at Sewanee as the Lay Chaplain. He subsequently attend the Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, TX, for his Master of Divinity. Seth was ordained to the priesthood for the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama. Seth lives with his wife, Kim, a mental health counselor, their son Teddy, and a loving mutt named Chloe. Seth and Kim are expecting another child in January 2023. To learn more about The Christian Bear and other projects from Dr. Ben Huelskamp, please visit www.benhuelskamp.com. Remember to give this episode a 5-star raiting and consider writing a short review! Want to support The Christian Bear? Visit my Patreon page. Intro and outro music by AlexGrohl and retrieved from Pixabay. Thank you so much for listening and supporting The Christian Bear.0 comments0
- The Credo of Bryan RickettsOn this episode of The Christian Bear, I welcome Bryan Ricketts to the podcast. Bryan grew up in the small town of Cambridge, OH, (where I also grew up), and attended St. Benedict School and Bishop Rosecrans High School (both of which I also attended), before attending the University of Notre Dame as an undergraduate. After graduation, he worked for the state government of Illinois before enrolling as a graduate student at the University of Michigan, where he received his MBA and his Master of Public Policy. He now resides in Washington, DC, where he works in financial regulation. Bryan discusses Just Faith during his closing comments. To learn more about The Christian Bear and other projects from Dr. Ben Huelskamp, please visit www.benhuelskamp.com. Remember to give this episode a 5-star raiting and consider writing a short review! Want to support The Christian Bear? Visit my Patreon page. Intro and outro music by AlexGrohl and retrieved from Pixabay. Thank you so much for listening and supporting The Christian Bear.0 comments0
- The Christian Bear Nov 18 · 24m The Credo of Jess PettittOn this episode of The Christian Bear, I’m happy to welcome my mentor and friend, Jess Pettitt. Stirring up difficult conversations for over a decade, performing as a stand-up comic, and speaking on stage as a diversity specialist, Jess is a member of the National Speakers Association and is a Certified Speaking Professional. Having lived across the country and serving overseas as a Peace Corps volunteer, Jess is also the author of Good Enough Now . She lives in Eureka, CA, with her partner and their pug/lab mix, Leo. To learn more about The Christian Bear and other projects from Dr. Ben Huelskamp, please visit www.benhuelskamp.com. Remember to give this episode a 5-star raiting and consider writing a short review! Want to support The Christian Bear? Visit my Patreon page. Intro and outro music by AlexGrohl and retrieved from Pixabay. Thank you so much for listening and supporting The Christian Bear.0 comments0
- The Credo of Jeff BarkerOn this episode of The Christian Bear, I welcome Jeff Barker to the podcast. Jeff is a higher education professional, author, creative, and coach. In higher education, he focuses on federal compliance and leading software solutions for long-term strategies. Jeff is also a work-life balance coach, redefining physical, financial, and mental health. He identifies as a recovering workaholic. You can find Jeff on social media @thejeffbarker (Twitter) and @thejeffbarker (Instagram). To learn more about The Christian Bear and other projects from Dr. Ben Huelskamp, please visit www.benhuelskamp.com. Remember to give this episode a 5-star raiting and consider writing a short review! Want to support The Christian Bear? Visit my Patreon page. Intro and outro music by AlexGrohl and retrieved from Pixabay. Thank you so much for listening and supporting The Christian Bear.0 comments0
- The Credo of Sonia DavidOn this episode of The Christian Bear, I welcome Sonia M. David to the podcast. Sonia is a member of the Council of Urban Professionals Fellowship Cohort for 2022. She is a pleasure advocate and DEI professional who earned a BA at the University of Vermont and a Master of Divinity at Harvard Divinity School. Her MDiv focused on the interconnection of race, religious identity, community, culture, and inclusion. As a creative, Sonia loves writing and giving voice to new ideas. On Valentine's Day 2023, she will be featured in an anthology entitled Wanting: Women Writing about Desire . She is also launching a podcast called "Getting Defenseless with Sonia M. David," where she will explore how to ignite our passion for pleasure, heal our relationship with lust, and embrace the love that comes with this most intimate of journeys. If you're looking for Sonia, she enjoys traveling to new places and is likely somewhere with warm weather and a beach. She is working on a memoir about leading a defenseless life as a black woman. You can find her on instagram at @soniamdavid. To learn more about The Christian Bear and other projects from Dr. Ben Huelskamp, please visit www.benhuelskamp.com. Remember to give this episode a 5-star raiting and consider writing a short review! Want to support The Christian Bear? Visit my Patreon page. Intro and outro music by AlexGrohl and retrieved from Pixabay. Thank you so much for listening and supporting The Christian Bear.0 comments0
- A Prayer for the ElectionIn this episode of The Christian Bear, I pause from our series on belief to offer a prayer on this election day in the United States. Remember, if you are eligible and registered to vote, please vote today. Don't know your polling place? Find it using this tool from Vote.org. To learn more about The Christian Bear and other projects from Dr. Ben Huelskamp, please visit www.benhuelskamp.com. Remember to give this episode a 5-star raiting and consider writing a short review! Want to support The Christian Bear? Visit my Patreon page. Intro and outro music by AlexGrohl and retrieved from Pixabay. Thank you so much for listening and supporting The Christian Bear.0 comments0
- The Credo of Nelson BerryOn this episode of The Christian Bear, I welcome my friend and one-time college roommate, Nelson Berry, to the podcast. A native of Austin, TX, Nelson was raised in Nashville, TN. From an early age, he was immersed in the Episcopal Church and spent many years in church choirs, including the University Choir at Sewanee: The University of the South, where we first met and became friends. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Classical Languages from Sewanee and his Master's degree in Latin from The University of Georgia. For the past 12 years, he has taught Latin at the high school level in Nashville. Nelson has also taught middle school theater classes and has directed several high school and middle school theatrical productions. To learn more about The Christian Bear and other projects from Dr. Ben Huelskamp, please visit www.benhuelskamp.com. Remember to give this episode a 5-star raiting and consider writing a short review! Want to support The Christian Bear? Visit my Patreon page. Intro and outro music by AlexGrohl and retrieved from Pixabay. Thank you so much for listening and supporting The Christian Bear.0 comments0
