We Are Compatible

Joshua Culbertson & Alex Shanks
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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.

  1. 11/22/2017

    Rev. Will Green

    Rev. Will Green is a pastor at Ballard Vale United Church in Andover, MA, which is a joint United Methodist and United Church of Christ congregation. He is also a member of Love Prevails. Josh and Alex speak with Will about his personal story as well as his journey into the work of fighting for change within the United Methodist Church.

  2. 11/01/2017

    Reverend Alex da Silva Souto

    Rev. Alex da Silva Souto is the senior pastor at New Milford United Methodist Church. He is also, along with Rev. Lois McCullen Parr, a co-convened of the United Methodist Queer Clergy Caucus. Josh spoke with Alex on Oct 28th just after Alex's return home from the meeting of Judicial Council in Los Angeles. Recorded on 10/28/17 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.

  3. 10/17/2017

    WE ARE COMPATIBLE S2EP3 - David Mayo

    David Mayo grew up in the Baptist Church and experienced rejection from his faith community when he came out as a gay man. David studied Sociology and International Studies at Ohio State University during which he served as an intern at Summit on 16th United Methodist Church in Columbus, Ohio.   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.

  4. 10/10/2017

    Rubén Castilla Herrera

    Rubén Castilla Herrera is a native Texan who spent his childhood working with his family as migrant farmer workers. He is a graduate of the Methodist Theological School in Ohio, and he works as an immigrants and farm workers rights advocate in Columbus, Ohio. 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.

  5. 10/03/2017

    WE ARE COMPATIBLE S2EP1 - REV. DAVID WEEKLEY

    Rev. David Weekly is a United Methodist Pastor, serving at St. Nicholas United Methodist Church, and he is a transgender man. David resides in Massachusetts with his wife, Deborah. In 2009, David share his story in his book, 'In from the Wilderness: Sherman: She-r-man.' Recorded on 9/10/17 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.

  6. 05/31/2017

    Josh's Radio Interview

    On May 30th, Josh was featured as part of a panel along with Jaren Terry of PFLAG Columbus and Siobhan Boyd Nelson of Stonewall Columbus for a discussion of homosexuality and the church on WVKO 1580 AM, a conservative Christian radio station, with show host Shanikka Flinn.   Recorded on 5/30/17. 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.

  7. 05/16/2017

    WE ARE COMPATIBLE - SPECIAL EPISODE - CHECK IN WITH BISHOP KAREN OLIVETO

    Even though we are technically on a break between seasons, we wanted to take a moment and recognize that a significant event happened within the United Methodist Church in terms of the denomination's relationship with LGBTQ+ persons in general and Bishop Karen Oliveto in particular. Please join us as Josh and guest co-host, MTSO Associate Professor of Christian Ethics Dr. Yvonne Zimmerman have a candid conversation with Bishop Oliveto. Recorded on 5/11/17. 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.

  8. 03/28/2017

    WE ARE COMPATIBLE S1EP22 - JUSTIN NELSON NOWAKOWSKI AND JACOB ROLLINS

    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.

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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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  • Creator
    Joshua Culbertson & Alex Shanks
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2017
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    We Are Compatible