Discovering The Power of Rituals & Spirituality In Our 40 Plus Gay Lives – Bill Hulseman

Discovering The Power of Rituals & Spirituality In Our 40 Plus Gay Lives – Bill Hulseman

In today's episode, Rick Clemons interviews author Bill Hulseman about his new book Six to Carry the Casket and One to Say the Mass. Bill opens up about growing up Catholic, embracing his queer identity, and discovering the transformative role of ritual in weddings, community, and personal healing. From his own wedding ceremony to his upcoming projects on ritual design, Bill shares powerful insights on how identity and spirituality shape our lives.

What you'll learn:

  1. The Power of Ritual – How personalizing weddings and life events creates deeper meaning and connections

  2. Queerness + Spirituality – Why embracing both identity and faith can lead to authenticity and healing.

  3. From Loss to Renewal – How grief, global events, and love fueled Bill’s writing journey and future projects.


About Bill Bill Hulseman is a writer, ritual designer, and former Catholic school educator whose work explores the intersections of identity, queerness, and spirituality. A campus minister by training and a reflective educator by nature, he now leads weekly Zoom meditations for anyone looking for a little peace and quiet. Bill lives in Seattle, WA, where he continues to write and design meaningful experiences that challenge the status quo with gentleness and depth. Six to carry the casket and one to say the mass is his debut book. Connect With Bill Website Instagram Facebook Hey Guys, Check This Out! Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you’re going to do, but never do? Then it’s time to get real and figure out why. Join the 40 Plus: Gay Men Gay Talk, monthly chats. They happen the third Monday of each month at 5:00 pm Pacific - Learn More! Also, join our Facebook Community - 40 Plus: Gay Men, Gay Talk Community Break free of fears. Make bold moves. Live life without apologies

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