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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May 12, 2020 • 31min
Should I go to therapy?
Ben and Charlie are joined by Jeff Case, a clinical therapist, to discuss when and why one might consider going to therapy. They share experiences about what it's like to be both a therapist and a client, and give practical advice to anyone seeking to improve mental health.
May 5, 2020 • 25min
How can I find a place where I belong?
Ben and Charlie are joined by Rachel Alder, a Social Worker and Miss Utah 2019 contestant, to talk about belonging. They have a conversation about feeling different, and how they came to find authenticity, support, and a place where they belong.
Apr 28, 2020 • 37min
How do I overcome shame?
Ben and Charlie are joined by Stacey Harkey from the popular comedy show "Studio C" to talk about how each of them have overcome shame surrounding their orientations. They have a conversation about internal positivity that includes funny stories about Cosmo, Studio C, and dating Stacey's best friend's old roommate.
Apr 21, 2020 • 24min
What does it mean to be bisexual?
Recorded remotely from our actual closets! Ben and Charlie are joined by Vinnie Jones, a bisexual dancer and choreographer. Vinnie shares how she views her orientation and how being bisexual differs from being straight or gay.
Apr 14, 2020 • 30min
Should I come out?
Ben and Charlie are joined by Travis Steward, an active gay Church member and former mission president. They discuss what it's like being in the closet and why they felt the need to begin "coming out" to people around them.
Apr 7, 2020 • 35min
Am I gay?
Charlie and Ben are joined by Daniel Spencer, a popular comedian and student at BYU. They have a conversation about how each of them came to the realization they are attracted to men.
Mar 27, 2020 • 6min
Introduction
Ben and Charlie introduce themselves and the podcast series.
Mar 27, 2020 • 24min
Should I label myself?
Ben and Charlie are joined by Creed Orme, an BYU student and active member of the Church. They have a conversation on labels and describe how each of them labels their orientation and why.
