We Are Compatible

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.

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Twitter: @wearecompatible

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Frank Parmir is an organizer with the organization Muslims for Progressive Values. Christianity and United Methodism is not the only arena of religion and faith where discussions of LGBTQ persons is taking place. Alex and Josh speak with Frank about what his faith tells him about this topic and how he arrived at his stance of acceptance and inclusion within his own faith context.

Recorded on 2/7/17.

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:

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

Steven Dunn, after many years apart from organized religion, has found a space for himself within the United Methodist Church after having experienced what he saw as an extremely generous gesture on the part of a United Methodist pastor. He is an openly gay man, and he attends Summit on 16th United Methodist Church in Columbus, OH. Listen with us as Josh and Alex talk to Steven about his powerful story of exclusion and reconnection.

Recorded on 2/7/17.

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.

Izzy Alvaran is the Western Regional Organizer for Reconciling Ministries Network, and he is an ordained elder in the Philippines Annual Conference. He currently lives in San Francisco. Listen to Izzy's story as he has a conversation with Josh and Alex about his journey.

Recorded on 1/24/17.

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:

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.

This week Josh and Alex talk to Josh's own pastor, Rev. Lou Seipel. She is the senior pastor at Broad Street United Methodist Church in Columbus, OH, and she identifies as an ally. Lou shares her views on difference and how she has made space in her own life and ministry all persons.

Recorded on 1/24/17.

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:

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.

Josh and Alex speak to Giselle Lawn, a transgender woman living in northern Florida. She is a former Reconciling Ministries Network board member and is also currently serving on the United Methodist Alliance for Transgender for Inclusion.

Recorded on 1/10/17.

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:

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.

This week Josh and Alex talk to Jarell Wilson. Jarell is currently a candidate for ministry in the Northern Illinois Conference, and he serves in a pastoral role at Urban Village Church in Chicago. Join us as Jarell shares his story and his personal vision for ministry!

Recorded on 1/3/17. 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.

Jeff Mullinix and Steve Shamblin lived separate lives that were, in some ways, very similar, and, in others, very different. On a rainy morning in Columbus Ohio, they found each other, and, a few short weeks ago, they walked down the isle and were married before their family and friends.

Recorded on 12/20/16.

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.

As a graduate of the Ohio State University and a 1984 graduate of the Saint Paul School of Theology, David Meredith brings over 30 years of experience in ministry, and a lifetime of lived out experiences within the church, to the conversation of sexuality and spirituality and the long-standing conflict over human sexuality within the United Methodist Church. David's marriage to his husband Jim this past May became a national news story within hours of it happening. David talks to us about what it was like to grow up knowing his was different than other boys, his call to ministry, and what the future may look like for both him and the denomination.

Recorded on 11/30/16.

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.