Beyond the Binary [Encore]

Bathrooms. Pronouns. Sports. These are a few of the topics in which transgender people have become the center of a debate on who is allowed to exist and where. Join J.R. Jamison and Kelsey Timmerman as they explore Beyond the Binary and share the stories of a trans man’s journey with hormone therapy; a non-binary person who found acceptance at home; and a pastor who struggled with her faith and identity before finding peace. Later in the show, they are joined by Charlize Jamieson, a transgender “book” in the Human Library. Image – Non-Binary Pride Flag, inspired by Kye Rowan. Stories – • Superman: Shea Hollis Beal’s story as told to Cory Ross from Facing Intolerance in Springfield, Ohio, performed by Patrick Oneal. • They Will Always Be My Child: C.S. Hendershot’s story as told to Tania Said from Facing LGBTQ+ Pride in Muncie, Indiana, performed by C.S. Hendershot. • Awake: Pastor Avery Sledge’s story as told to Kailey Mau from Facing Intolerance in Springfield, Ohio, performed by Charlize Jamieson. Music – • "The Dweller on Coyote Hill" by Little Glass Men. Released under an Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license. From the Free Music Archive. • "You Are a Child" by State Shirt. Released under an Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC 3.0) license. From the Free Music Archive. Chapters – [00:00] Introduction. [01:09] “Superman” - Shea Hollis Beal’s story. [05:44] “They Will Always Be My Child” - C.S. Hendershot’s story. [09:31] “Awake” - Pastor Avery Sledge's story. [16:52] Interview with Charlize Jamieson, a transgender "book" in the Human Library. [23:04] It's never too late to realize your authentic self. [29:18] The experience of new documentation and new identity. Original air date: Oct. 30, 2021