Siobhan Boyd-Nelson and Ben Huelskamp

Coming Out Christian - A LOVEboldly Podcast

Religion EN ↓ 56 episodes

Sometimes, it's as hard to come out as an LGBTQIA+ person in a Christian space as it is to come out as a Christian in an LGBTQIA+ space. Deeply faithful, critical, and sometimes a bit irreverent, "Coming Out Christian" meets that challenge head-on through the often silent and silenced narratives of Queer Christians. Join Siobhan Boyd-Nelson and the Rev. Dr. Ben Huelskamp for frank and revealing conversations at the intersection of faith, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, and other identities. "Coming Out Christian" is a project of LOVEboldly, an organization working to create spaces w...

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Siobhan Boyd-Nelson and Ben Huelskamp

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"Beautiful Creations" with NV Gay 11.05.2025 42:12

"Season 1, Episode 4 - Beautiful Creations" - Today on "Coming Out Christian," Siobhan and Ben welcome NV Gay for a conversation about God's beautiful creation and creations through the media of art, photography, and knowing the diverse experiences of LGBTQIA+ people of faith. You can find NV online and on social media at @ nv.gay & @ mx.gay _photography, Website: www.mxgay.org The Shower of S...

"Transformation" with Erin Upchurch 04.05.2025 39:45

"Season 1, Episode 3 - Transformation" - Today on "Coming Out Christian," Siobhan and Ben welcome Erin Upchurch to discuss transformation in and beyond the church. Here is the link to the organization Erin mentioned: The Ohio REST Collective - https://www.theohiorestcollective.com/ Queerie of the Day - “What was one of your first transformative moments in your faith?” Music written and produced by...

"We Persist" with Raphael Davis-Williams 27.04.2025 48:37

"Season 1, Episode 2 - We Persist" - Today on "Coming Out Christian," Siobhan and Ben welcome Raphael Davis-Williams for a conversation on persisting and fighting for one's faith. Raphael, Director of Equity, People, Inclusion, and Culture for ACLU Ohio, is a dedicated community leader and advocate in Columbus, OH, and beyond. You can find Raphael on social media - @RaphDDub (Facebook and Instagra...

A Coincidental Easter with Siobhan Boyd-Nelson and the Rev. Dr. Ben Huelskamp 20.04.2025 27:57

"Season 1, Episode 1 - A Coincidental Easter" introduces the podcast, its regular segments, and the hosts. As we launch this new project, both Western and Eastern Easter fall on the same day, and Easter itself falls on April 20. Queerie of the Day - What is your favorite food that you associate with Easter? You can find out more about LOVEboldly at www.loveboldly.net and on social media Facebook a...

Trailer 2 - Coming Out Christian 07.04.2025 0:33

Get excited! Coming Out Christian drops on Sunday, April 20, 2025!

Trailer 1 - Coming Out Christian 24.03.2025 1:13

Get ready for a new podcast coming soon from LOVEboldly! Music written and produced by Shay Nelson ( @shaytheserialhobbyist ).