Podcast: Indigeneity, Spirituality, and the Church
Sep 16, 2025
Cheryl Bear
Singer-songwriter Cheryl Bear explores the intersection of Christian faith and First Nations culture. Is Indigenous spirituality monotheistic? How does it relate to the gospel, and how does Jesus redeem cultural narratives? (This episode of the Regent College Podcast was recorded on Sept. 25, 2020.)
Cheryl Bear
Cheryl Bear is from the Nadleh Whut'en First Nation community (Bear Clan) in northern British Columbia. She is a multi-award winning singer/songwriter who shares stories of Indigenous life—the joy, sorrow, faith, and journey.
Cheryl travels to First Nations communities around North America sharing songs of healing and songs to the Creator. She has also guest lectured at schools in Canada, the United States, Russia, and Brazil. Cheryl has a doctorate degree from The King’s University in Los Angeles, a Master of Divinity degree from Regent College in Vancouver, and a Bachelor of Arts from Pacific Life Bible College in Surrey, British Columbia. She is a founding board member of NAIITS, an Indigenous Learning Community.