

All Out in the Open
All Out in the Open, Questions from the Closet
All Out in the Open is a resource for LGBTQ Latter-day Saints and those who love them. Our goal is to help listeners connect with themselves, with their families, with their community, and with God. Hosts Charlie Bird and Ben Schilaty help listeners open up to themselves and those around them. Clare Dalton digs into the scriptures and teaches how they can be a catalyst for personal revelation. Iese Wilson takes listeners on a tour of LGBTQ Latter-day Saints all over the Church and introduces us to modern day pioneers. Michael Soto and Liz Macdonald highlight the amazing work of those who are building and strengthening their communities. Learn more at www.alloutintheopen.org.
Episodes
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Feb 28, 2023 • 48min
How do I Deal with All the Judgement?
In this episode, Ben and Charlie discuss what they do to deal with judgment.

Feb 21, 2023 • 25min
Is Same Sex Attraction a Trial?
In this episode, Ben and Charlie are joined by Bryson to discuss their perspectives on whether same sex attraction is a trial or a blessing.

Feb 14, 2023 • 31min
Why am I Feeling so Overwhelmed?
In this episode, Ben and Charlie are joined by Bekah to discuss why LGBTQ+ people often experience feeling overwhelmed.

Feb 7, 2023 • 5min
Bonus: What if AI wrote an Episode?
In this episode Ben, Charlie, and Austin read an episode of Questions From the Closet written by Chat GPT.

Jan 31, 2023 • 53min
Is the Pride Flag OK?
In this episode Ben and Charlie are joined by Austin Peterson to discuss the history of the pride flag and what it means for members of the chruch.

Jan 24, 2023 • 25min
Bonus episode: Getting to Know Ben and Charlie
In this bonus episode, Ben and Charlie look on the lighter side and ask each other some questions to get to know each other a bit better.

Jan 17, 2023 • 1h 14min
What's it Like in the Closet?
In this special pre-recorded episode, Ben and Charlie chat with Matt Jager about what it's like to be in the closet.

Jan 10, 2023 • 58min
Bonus episode: "Fear, Pitied, and Honored"
In this bonus episode, Ben shares an essay he wrote for a Jewish/LDS inter-faith conference.

Dec 20, 2022 • 2min
Christmas Update!
Listen for a Christmas Update!

Dec 13, 2022 • 49min
Why Come Out if I can Pass as Straight?
Steven Kapp Perry joins us to discuss why people choose to come out, and shares the stories of many others.


