If you’re a fan of his show, Man vs. Wild, you’ve undoubtedly seen him sign the cross before parachuting out of a helicopter - or some other great leap of faith. I’ve searched the web, too, seeking to satisfy my curiosity and, other than discovering a humorous debate on a Catholic message board regarding his “backwards” signing, I’ve come up empty handed.
Last week I wrote to “Team Bear” who fields questions from his fans, but have yet to receive a response. I did find a little about at least one of his religious affiliations, Holy Trinity Brompton and the Alpha Course. Apparently Bear, along with his lovely wife, Shara, have completed the Alpha Course; in this interview of Bear by Nicky Gumbel you can learn a little about the course as well as his views on life & faith.
As contrary as it seems here, I really don’t spend a lot of energy peering into the lives of the famous ...unless their lives shine forth an uncommon humility & willingness to proclaim Christ. My list is short:
Bear Grylls
Kylie Bisutti
Jonathan Jackson
Kudos to you who swim against the stream; may God continue to bless your journey.
6 comments:
I liked hearing this. We haven't had television for ten years, but "Man vs. Wild" really tempts me. I should try to get his dvd's.
You haven't had tv for 10 years?! Oh, am I envious!
Add another: Novak Djokovic.
he does the cross as cristian ortodox. the last is the hearth ;)
He's a member of HTB, church of Nicky Gumbel (from the Alpha Course) which is a very charismatic Anglican church, almost evangelical. When he did an interview in an American church, this vicar/interviewer said: "I recently met your vicar, Nicky Gumbel..." Also he did the Alpha Course in this church, and he did a short christmas reading there recently. Nicky is a good friend of his and also christened his boys. When once asked why he does the sign of the cross backwards, he responded: "I probably do that when nervous, but it's just my way of saying: God I need your help today." Lot of people assume he is Catholic just because of crossing himself, but he isn't. Hope this helps!
I can understand Bear, but Kirk Cameron? Really? He is creepy.
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