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.

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.

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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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Twitter: @wearecompatible

E-mail: [email protected]

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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: [email protected]

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

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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: [email protected]

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

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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: [email protected]

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

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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: [email protected]

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

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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: [email protected]

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

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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: [email protected]

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

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

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

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: [email protected]

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.