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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Dec 6, 2022 • 1h 4min
Why is Gen Z so Gay?
In this episode Ben and Charlie are joined by Dr. Lisa Diamond and her student Julia Decker to discuss why so many of Gen Z are coming out as LGBTQ
Nov 29, 2022 • 1h 4min
How Can I Comfortably Talk About Sex?
Ben and Charlie are joined by Dr. Chelom Leavitt to discuss how to have healthy conversations about sex.
Nov 22, 2022 • 23min
Bonus: Charlie's New Book!
Ben interviews Charlie about his new book, Expanding the Borders of Zion!Preorder your copy now at www.mrcharliebird.com
Nov 15, 2022 • 55min
What Is Minority Stress?
Ben and Charlie are joined by their friend Aliah Hall to discuss minority stress, what it is, and how they experience it. Towards the end of the episode they all experienced a moment of minority stress which they talk through together. That part of the conversation was not meant to stay in the episode, but it was decided to keep it in
Nov 9, 2022 • 59min
Is Being Gay Part of my Identity?
Join Ben, Charlie, and Cole as they discuss whether being gay is an essential part of your identity.
Nov 2, 2022 • 47min
What is Bi Erasure?
In this episode, Ben and Charlie are joined by Sarah Winters, a bisexual BYU student. Together they delve into what bisexual erasure means, as well as clear up misconceptions about bisexuality.
Oct 25, 2022 • 1h 12min
Can I Be Out On My Mission?
In this episode Elder Carpenter discusses what it's like to be out on a mission.
Oct 18, 2022 • 1h 22min
What's it like to be on a pedestal?
Sarah Kellar Langford interviews Charlie and Ben about the challenges (and blessings!) of being public figures in the LGBTQ/Latter-day Saint space. This previously unreleased episode was recorded over the summer between seasons 3 and 4.
Oct 11, 2022 • 57min
Am I needed?
Ben and Charlie are joined by Clare Dalton, a seminary teacher who shares her experience coming out and finding her place.
Oct 4, 2022 • 52min
How do I build bridges?
Michael Soto, President of Equality Arizona, joins to talk about overcoming division. He shares personal family stories and talks about working with the Church to pass an LGBTQ+ nondiscrimination policy for the city of Mesa.
