Pentecostal pastor's kid. Gay queer man. Buddhist practitioner. Zé Soza joins Siobhan and Ben for the Season 3 finale. Drops Sunday, July 12. www.loveboldly.org/comingoutchristian
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The Season 3 finale is almost here! Siobhan introduces Zé Soza. Siobhan and Ben explore his journey from Pentecostal pastor's kid to Buddhist practitioner and what it means to draw from multiple faiths to build a life of meaning. Drops Sunday, July 12. www.loveboldly.org/comingoutchristian
Reclaiming faith. Reclaiming space. Storytelling. Community development. Tyler Chernesky joins Siobhan and Ben for Season 3, Episode 14. Drops Sunday, July 5. www.loveboldly.org/comingoutchristian
Season 3, Episode 14 is almost here! Siobhan introduces Tyler Chernesky — storyteller and Executive Director of Community Happens Here. Siobhan and Ben talk reclaiming faith and space, storytelling, and community development. Drops Sunday, July 5. www.loveboldly.org/comingoutchristian
Pride Month has always been about family. Read a new op-ed from our ED, Rev. Dr. Ben Huelskamp, at https://baptistnews.com/article/pride-month-is-about-families-all-of-them/.
The Supreme Court ruled today that states can bar transgender girls and women from playing on the teams that match who they are. https://www.loveboldly.org/post/a-betrayal-of-equal-protection-a-betrayal-of-the-gospel-loveboldly-s-statement-on-west-virginia-v
Trans justice. Housing justice. Police brutality. New ways of understanding Jesus. Masculinity. The Rev. Charles Unique joins Siobhan and Ben for Season 3, Episode 13. Drops Sunday, June 28. www.loveboldly.org/comingoutchristian
Dancing. Multiracial identity. Healing. Baptismal vows and justice. The Rev. Julia Joyce-Miesse joins Siobhan and Ben for Season 3, Episode 12. Drops Sunday, June 21. www.loveboldly.org/comingoutchristian
Season 3, Episode 12 is almost here! Siobhan introduces the Rev. Julia Joyce-Miesse — emergency nurse, Episcopal priest, and advocate for justice and the Beloved Community. Drops Sunday, June 21. www.loveboldly.org/comingoutchristian
Christian anarchy. Transgender Christians. Finding your way to a pastoral calling. Rory Chumney joins Siobhan and Ben for Season 3, Episode 11. Drops Sunday, June 14. www.loveboldly.org/comingoutchristian
Season 3, Episode 11 is almost here! Siobhan introduces Rory, queer trans, seminary student, and a Christian Anarchist. Siobhan and Ben talk Christian anarchy, transgender Christians, finding one's way to a pastoral calling. Drops Sunday, June 14.
Inclusive community. Worship. Music. The arts. The Rev. Tyler Moquin-Lee joins Siobhan and Ben for Season 3, Episode 10. Drops Sunday, June 7. www.loveboldly.org/comingoutchristian
Season 3, Episode 10 is almost here! Siobhan introduces the Rev. Tyler Moquin-Lee, Pastor of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Cincinnati and a passionate community builder. Siobhan and Ben talk inclusive community, worship, music, the arts. Drops Sunday, June 7. www.loveboldly.org/comingoutchristian
Purity culture. Racism. Sexism. Cisgender heteronormativity in the queer community. Gwen DeRosa joins Siobhan and Ben for Season 3, Episode 9. Drops Sunday, May 31. www.loveboldly.org/comingoutchristian
Season 3, Episode 9 is almost here! Siobhan introduces Gwen DeRosa — storyteller, queer theologian, youth:campus ministry director. Siobhan and Ben talk purity culture and creating affirming spaces for young people. Drops Sunday, May 31. www.loveboldly.org/comingoutchristian
What does it look like when the church actually gets things right? Anna Ray joins Siobhan and Ben for a refreshingly hopeful conversation. Season 3, Episode 8 drops Sunday, May 24. www.loveboldly.org/comingoutchr...
Season 3, Episode 8 is almost here! Siobhan introduces Anna Ray: community connector, entrepreneur, cyclist. Siobhan and Ben talk with Anna about growing up biracial, finding belonging, and what the church looks like when it gets things right. Drops Sunday, May 24. www.loveboldly.org/comingoutchr...
Season 3, Episode 7 is almost here! Siobhan introduces the Rev. Dale Lykins — pastor, founder of The Open Table, and author of Hush, Child. Siobhan and Ben talk mixed-orientation marriages, deconstruction, and overcoming trauma. Drops Sunday, May 17. www.loveboldly.org/comingoutchr...
Digital ministry. Progressive Christians online. And running. Rev. Jim Keat joins Siobhan and Ben for Season 3, Episode 6. Drops Sunday, May 10. www.loveboldly.org/comingoutchr...
Season 3, Episode 6 is almost here! Rev. Jim Keat — Minister of Digital Worship at The Riverside Church and a leading voice in progressive Christian digital ministry. Siobhan and Ben talk digital ministry, the church online, and running. Drops Sunday, May 10. www.loveboldly.org/comingoutchr...
Grief. Tears. Patriarchy. What it means to be an LGBTQIA+ pastor. Rev. Benjamin Perry joins Siobhan and Ben for Season 3, Episode 5. Drops Sunday, May 3. Get their book: bookshop.org/p/books/cry-baby-why-our-tears-matter-benjamin-perry/2cfd0d53923328a6
Season 3, Episode 5 is almost here! Siobhan introduces Rev. Benjamin Perry, minister, writer, and author. Siobhan and Ben sit down with Benjamin to talk grief, patriarchy, and what it means to celebrate LGBTQIA+ people in the church. Drops Sunday, May 3. www.loveboldly.org/comingoutchr...
Cartoons. Deconstruction. Life beyond the church. Family. David Hayward — The NakedPastor — joins Coming Out Christian for Season 3, Episode 4. Drops Sunday, April 26. www.loveboldly.org/comingoutchr...
Season 3, Episode 4 is almost here! Siobhan introduces David Hayward — known online as The NakedPastor — cartoonist, writer, and guide for people finding spiritual freedom beyond religious walls. Siobhan and Ben's conversation drops Sunday, April 26. www.loveboldly.org/comingoutchr...
One year ago today, this all began. 🎉 At 3pm today, we’re re-releasing Season 1, Episode 1 — "A Coincidental Easter" — right now! New listener or day-one fan, this is the perfect place to start. www.loveboldly.org/comingoutchr...
One year. 2 seasons. 1 mini-season. 42 episodes. Season 3 underway. More on the way. 🎉 Coming Out Christian exists because of our incredible guests and listeners. If it's meant something to you, please consider donating! www.loveboldly.org/donate
Family. Polyamory. Sexual ethics. What it means to serve as an openly gay Black priest. The Rev. Charles Graves IV joins Coming Out Christian for Season 3, Episode 3. Drops Sunday, April 19. www.loveboldly.org/comingoutchr...
Season 3, Episode 3 is almost here! Siobhan introduces the Rev. Charles Graves IV — Rector, seventh-generation Episcopalian, and a bold voice for reimagining family and sexual ethics in the church. Siobhan and Ben's conversation with him drops Sunday, April 19. www.loveboldly.org/comingoutchr...
Season 3, Episode 2 is here! Siobhan and Ben sit down with the Rev. Tim Kobler for a fascinating conversation about ministry, beekeeping, and tattoos. Find the episode at www.loveboldly.org/comingoutchr... @timkobler.bsky.social
B (Wed) - Season 3, Episode 2 is almost here with the Rev. Tim Kobler — campus minister, beekeeper, and someone Siobhan and Ben have a fascinating conversation with about ministry, beekeeping, and tattoos. Drops Sunday, April 12. www.loveboldly.org/comingoutchr... @timkobler.bsky.social