All Out in the Open
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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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Jun 29, 2023 • 46min
Classic Episode: Is There a Place for Me at 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.
Jun 20, 2023 • 38min
Classic Episode: How Can We Prevent LGBTQ Suicide?
Suicidal ideation is very common and can surface in unexpected ways. This week we are joined by Taryn Hiatt, the Area Director for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. We talk about myths surrounding suicide, warning signs, and practical steps anyone can take when life feels overwhelming. Please do not miss this important episode. For further education, extra resources, and advice on how to change our culture around suicide and mental health, you can visit Utah's suicide prevention coalition at liveonutah.org.
Jun 6, 2023 • 35min
Classic Episode: How do I Reconcile my Patriarchal Blessing?
What happens when you're LGBTQ/SSA but your patriarchal blessing mentions temple marriage? Dr. Richard Bushman, author, professor, scripture historian, and stake patriarch, joins us this week for an important discussion on how to reconcile sexual orientation with promises mentioned in a patriarchal blessing. Don't miss this episode!
May 9, 2023 • 27min
Bonus: Season 4 Wrapped!
Season 4 has come to a close. Ben, Charlie, and Sound Guy Mike talk about their favorite moments of the season, as well as what to look forward to for the next!
May 2, 2023 • 51min
How Does Coming out Affect my Parents?
Allison Dayton joins Ben and Charlie to talk about a mother's perspective when their child comes out.
Apr 25, 2023 • 3min
Bonus: Announcing the Gather Conference!
Ben and Charlie announce the Gather Conference. Find out more at gather-conference.com
Apr 11, 2023 • 1h 11min
How Do I Build Community?
In this episode Nadia and Nori join Ben and Charlie to discuss what it's like growing up as part of an immigrant family, and how it parallels the LGBTQ experience in many ways.
Apr 4, 2023 • 1h 21min
How do I Navigate the Gay Adolescence?
Trigger Warning: S. A.In this episode, Molly Flake joins Ben and Charlie to discuss what the gay adolescence is and how she has navigated it.
Mar 28, 2023 • 1h 11min
How Could Coming Out Affect My Marriage?
In this Episode, Ben and Charlie are joined by Liv to discuss how coming out as queer affected her marriage with her husband.
Mar 21, 2023 • 46min
How can I Find Joy in the Temple as an LGBTQ Individual?
In this episode, Ben and Charlie discuss how they feel when they go to the temple and what they get out of attending.
