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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Nov 28, 2023 • 55min
How Come All the Allies are Middle Aged Moms?
In this episode, Ben and Charlie are joined by Cynthia Winward to talk about middle aged moms and why they make such great LGTBQ allies.
Nov 21, 2023 • 16min
Bonus: Hot Takes on Thanksgiving
In this bonus episode Ben, Charlie, and Sound Guy Mike talk about their hot takes on Thanksgiving.
Nov 14, 2023 • 1h 20min
What are you Scared to Ask a Transgender Person?
In this Episode Ben and Charlie are joined by Michael Soto to talk about some of the questions often asked about what it's like to be transgender.Content Advisory: This episode contains medical terms referring to genitalia and gender reassignment surgeries
Nov 7, 2023 • 1h 27min
What If Staying Single Doesn't Feel Right Anymore?
In this episode, Ben and Charlie sit down to discuss life changes for Ben.
Oct 31, 2023 • 1h 1min
How Do I Foster a More Secure Relationship With God?
Ben and Charlie are joined by Tami Combs to discuss attachment theory, and how that can apply to your relationship with God.
Oct 24, 2023 • 53min
What If I Feel Like a Failure?
In this episode Charlie and Ben are joined by Joey Shephard (they/them) to discuss where feelings of failure can come from and how to deal with them.
Oct 17, 2023 • 54min
How Do I Explain the Church's Stance on Homosexuality?
In this episode Ben and Charlie are joined by Kimberly Teitter to discuss how they explain the church's stance on homosexuality with others.
Oct 10, 2023 • 36min
Do You Ever Feel Conflicted Paying Tithing?
In this episode, Charlie and Ben discuss how paying tithing can be a conflicting experience for LGBTQ individuals.
Oct 3, 2023 • 1h 7min
What do I do if listening to Conference hurts?
The hosts discuss their reflections and emotions while watching general conference, their struggles with church leaders' statements, the pain caused by certain messages, their discomfort with the concept of exaltation, conflicting emotions triggered by President Nelson's talk, doubts about feeling misunderstood by the church, and finding healing and comfort in family and personal revelation.
Sep 19, 2023 • 1h 3min
Season 6 Opener - Live Event
Join us as we kick of Season 6 - with a live event from the gather conference! As always Ben and Charlie kick off the next season with a Q&A session.
