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All Out in the Open

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Feb 2, 2021 • 46min

Why do you stay in the Church?

Charlie and Ben talk about why they decide to move forward in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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Jan 26, 2021 • 41min

How can I safely navigate gay culture?

Charlie and Ben are joined by Derek Lundahl to talk about the moral "pendulum swing" that often accompanies LGBTQ+ individuals raised in religious cultures, and how to set boundaries and stay safe after coming out. 
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Jan 19, 2021 • 50min

What is asexuality?

Ben and Charlie are joined by Tearza Foyston for an in-depth conversation about asexuality.
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Jan 12, 2021 • 54min

Can I date?

Ben and Charlie talking about their experiences dating while staying active in the Church.
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Jan 5, 2021 • 35min

How can I help?

Charlie and Ben are joined by Rachel Bloxham to talk about how allies can help support LGBTQ+ individuals.
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Dec 29, 2020 • 24min

How do I find gay people like me?

This week Ben and Charlie are joined by Victoria Hutchings, group leader of Affirmation San Francisco, for a conversation about how to find community and support among other LGBTQ+ people. Ben and Charlie talk about finding community through coming out and Victoria shares some of her journey becoming more involved with church after stepping away when she was young.
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Dec 22, 2020 • 48min

Did pornography make me gay?

Among the worries presented to us by gay Latter-day Saints, one of the most common is that early exposure to pornography might have altered their orientation. This week we were joined by Liam Essig, an expert in pornography use and addiction recovery, for a conversation about the myths of pornography use, associated shame, and how to overcome unwanted viewing.
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Dec 15, 2020 • 34min

What is the gay agenda?

Ben and Charlie are joined by Sarah Kellar Langford to talk about the phrase "gay agenda" and what they hope to accomplish through visible LGBTQ+ advocacy .
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Dec 8, 2020 • 39min

Is there a place for me in the Church?

Ben, Charlie, and McKay Bryson have a raw conversation about what it's like to be a gay member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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Dec 1, 2020 • 36min

How do I talk to youth about LGBTQ+?

Youth leaders often ask us how they should approach LGBTQ+ topics in a religious setting. Today we sat down with Dave Smurthwaite to talk about his experience as a youth leader and how he ended up doing LGBTQ+ trainings with seminary teachers in Utah.

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