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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Oct 26, 2021 • 48min
What common factors contribute to LGBTQ+ suicide?
Ben and Charlie are joined by Dr. Quintin Hunt (he/him) to discuss factors that contribute to LGBTQ+ suicide, common warning signs, and how loved ones can help.
Oct 19, 2021 • 35min
Am I possessed by an evil spirit?
Adam Berg joins Ben and Charlie for a conversation about how they respond when people make up explanations as to why they are gay.
Oct 12, 2021 • 1h 1min
What does it mean to be intersex?
Blaire Oslter joins Ben and Charlie to provide information on what it means to be intersex and share personal stories relating to being intersex and overcoming infertility. (This episode contains anatomical and sexual terminology).
Oct 5, 2021 • 1h 7min
How do I know God loves me?
Emily Belle Freeman joins Ben and Charlie for a conversation about how they have come to know and feel God's love.
Sep 28, 2021 • 45min
How can I move on from past mistakes?
Keldy Zabriskie shares his story of overcoming a cycle of drug addiction, prison, and homelessness, as well as what it was like transitioning female to male.
Sep 21, 2021 • 43min
What if my family isn't supportive?
Dr. Lacey Bagley (she/her) joins Ben and Charlie for a discussion on how LGBTQIA+ individuals can cope and improve relationships with unsupportive family members.
Sep 14, 2021 • 47min
What if my spouse comes out as gay?
Ben and Charlie interview Jessica Frew about how she responded when she found out her husband was gay.
Sep 7, 2021 • 31min
What if I'm afraid to come out?
Ben and Charlie are joined by Taylor Jessop to talk about how she worked through the fear of coming out.
Aug 31, 2021 • 48min
How can I be happy with who I am?
Ben and Charlie are joined by Tyler McFarland and Ryan Clifford to talk about how they came to accept and love who they are.
Aug 24, 2021 • 48min
What do I do if I’m hurt by something a Church leader says?
Ben & Charlie process how it feels when they are hurt by something a Church leader says.
