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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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.
Aug 17, 2021 • 46min
Is it ever too late to come out?
Meghan Decker shares her experience coming out at 60 years-old.
Aug 10, 2021 • 60min
Am I being deceived?
This is one you don't want to miss! Ben and Charlie are joined by David Butler for a conversation on how to recognize which thoughts come from the Spirit.
Aug 3, 2021 • 1h 13min
Live Q&A Event (Audio Recording)
Charlie and Ben kicked off season 2 of Questions from the Closet with a live Q&A! Catch the audio from the amazing event here.
Jul 6, 2021 • 2min
Season 2 Kickoff with LIVE Event!
We hope you can join us (whether virtually or in-person) for our season 2 kickoff! We are hosting a live event in Provo, UT where you can ask real-time, in-person questions to Ben and Charlie. Check out this short bonus episode for details!
May 11, 2021 • 26min
How do you deal with burnout?
Ben and Charlie do a recap of the episodes they have recorded so far and announce a short break in order to prepare future content.
May 4, 2021 • 1h 1min
What do the scriptures say about homosexuality?
Dr. Eric Huntsman, ancient scripture historian, joins Charlie and Ben for a conversation about references to homosexual behavior in canonized LDS scripture.
Apr 27, 2021 • 36min
What if I like my straight friend?
Ukiah Reynolds joins Charlie and Ben to talk about what to do if you have a crush on a straight person.
