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We Are Compatible

The purpose of 'We Are Compatible is to explore the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals and families as well as their allies in order to show that, regardless of what the United Methodist Book of Discipline may say, they are, in fact, compatible. Please join hosts, Alex Shanks and Josh Culbertson, as they explore these stories of courageous authenticity.
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Mar 28, 2017

For this episode, we are pulling back the curtain a bit to introduce you to two of the people who work to make this podcast possible.

Justin Nelson Nowakowski is a lifelong United Methodist and is currently a layperson at Broad Street United Methodist in downtown Columbus, Ohio. He contributes to the podcast by working on fundraising and development.

Jacob Rollins was raised in the United Methodist church although he does not currently consider himself religious. He got involved in the podcast through Equality Ohio and helps out through running microphones during recordings and editing the podcasts.

 

Recorded on 3/24/17.

The purpose of 'We Are Compatible' is to explore the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals and families as well as their allies in order to show that, regardless of what the United Methodist Book of Discipline may say, they are, in fact, compatible. Please join hosts, Alex Shanks and Josh Culbertson, as they explore these stories of courageous authenticity.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/wearecompatible

Twitter: @wearecompatible

E-mail: wercompatible@gmail.com

If you would like to support this podcast financially, please click the link below:

https://act.myngp.com/Forms/-3552487593902536960

Or mail checks to:

Equality Ohio Education Fund; 118 E. Main St; Columbus, OH 43215. Write 'We Are Compatible' in the memo line.

Mar 21, 2017

Joe Cobb was a United Methodist Elder for 20 years, and Leigh Anne Taylor is a United Methodist Deacon. They were married and even serving at the same church together until Joe could no longer deny the truth of his sexuality. While it was not an easy journey, they walked this journey together and have found their way to a place of peace with each other, their new loves, their children, and with God. They have shared their story in their book, 'Our Family Outing,' and we were honored to be able to have them as guests on our show.

 

Recorded on 3/13/17.

The purpose of 'We Are Compatible' is to explore the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals and families as well as their allies in order to show that, regardless of what the United Methodist Book of Discipline may say, they are, in fact, compatible. Please join hosts, Alex Shanks and Josh Culbertson, as they explore these stories of courageous authenticity.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/wearecompatible

Twitter: @wearecompatible

E-mail: wercompatible@gmail.com

If you would like to support this podcast financially, please click the link below:

https://act.myngp.com/Forms/-3552487593902536960

Or mail checks to:

Equality Ohio Education Fund; 118 E. Main St; Columbus, OH 43215. Write 'We Are Compatible' in the memo line.

Mar 14, 2017

This week Josh and Alex talk to someone a bit outside our normal guest pool, someone who thinks a bit differently. Bill Halter, who will be ordained as a United Methodist Elder in a few months, would not, based on his current theological understanding, perform a wedding for an LGBTQ+ couple, but he does believe that the incompatibility language should be removed from the Book of Discipline. He sees a church that is big enough and strong enough to sustain differing views and beliefs while focusing on our commonalities. Bill is currently serving as pastor at two United Methodist congregations, Maplewood United Methodist Church and Lockington United Methodist Church.

 

Recorded on 3/7/17.

The purpose of 'We Are Compatible' is to explore the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals and families as well as their allies in order to show that, regardless of what the United Methodist Book of Discipline may say, they are, in fact, compatible. Please join hosts, Alex Shanks and Josh Culbertson, as they explore these stories of courageous authenticity.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/wearecompatible

Twitter: @wearecompatible

E-mail: wercompatible@gmail.com

If you would like to support this podcast financially, please click the link below:

https://act.myngp.com/Forms/-3552487593902536960

Or mail checks to:

Equality Ohio Education Fund; 118 E. Main St; Columbus, OH 43215. Write 'We Are Compatible' in the memo line.

Mar 7, 2017

Rev. Dr. Pamela Lightsey is the Associate Dean for Community Life and Lifelong Learning and the Clinical Assistant Professor of Contextual Theology and Practice at the Boston University School of Theology. She earned her Master's of Divinity at the Gammon Seminary at the Interdenominational Theological Center and her Ph. D. at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary. She also happens to be an out lesbian and a powerful advocate for social justice. We are honored to have her as a guest on the show.

Recorded on 2/28/17.

The purpose of 'We Are Compatible' is to explore the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals and families as well as their allies in order to show that, regardless of what the United Methodist Book of Discipline may say, they are, in fact, compatible. Please join hosts, Alex Shanks and Josh Culbertson, as they explore these stories of courageous authenticity.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/wearecompatible

Twitter: @wearecompatible

E-mail: wercompatible@gmail.com

If you would like to support this podcast financially, please click the link below:

https://act.myngp.com/Forms/-3552487593902536960

Or mail checks to:

Equality Ohio Education Fund; 118 E. Main St; Columbus, OH 43215. Write 'We Are Compatible' in the memo line.

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