We Are Queer

We Are Queer 11/14/24: Father Douglas: God Does Not Create Junk

Host/Producer: Olivia Paruk
Music by Juniper Ginger

In this episode of We Are Queer, host Olivia Paruk interviews Father Douglas Beck who is the Rector at Saint Francis by the Sea Episcopal Church in Blue Hill. Their conversation focuses on Father Douglas’s story of faith, queerness, and inspiring hope. Please note this episode does have a few background noises however that does not take away from insightful conversation.

We Are Queer, highlights the touching experiences from Maine’s diverse LGBTQ+ community that builds empathy and understanding in our greater community. If you have feedback for the show or want to get in touch email [email protected] with WERQ in the subject line.

Guest: Father Douglas Beck, Rector at Saint Francis by the Sea Episcopal Church in Blue Hill

About the host:
Olivia Paruk (she/her) is a local college student and gardener who is passionate about people and this journey called life we are all on together. She is not a “true” Mainer but moved to Southern Maine with her family when she was ten, but she has been living on Mount Desert Island for three years while attending College of the Atlantic. In addition to radio, Olivia loves analyzing movies with her sister, dancing in her kitchen, attempting to sew, and getting lost in her imagination.

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We Are Queer 10/10/24 – Pepin: Discovery of Self

Host/Producer: Olivia Paruk
Music Credit: Glow by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au
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In the first episode of We Are Queer, Olivia Paruk interviews Pepin Mittelhauser about their experience of self discovery and reflections on their queer identity. Their conversations cover Pepin’s queer beginnings, straight passing, and continual reflections on self.

Guest: Pepin Mittelhauser, Staff Member at WERU. [email protected]

About the host:
Olivia Paruk (she/her) is a local college student and gardener who is passionate about people and this journey called life we are all on together. She is not a “true” Mainer but moved to Southern Maine with her family when she was ten, but she has been living on Mount Desert Island for three years while attending College of the Atlantic. In addition to radio, Olivia loves analyzing movies with her sister, dancing in her kitchen, attempting to sew, and getting lost in her imagination.