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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Jan 31, 2023 • 53min
Is the Pride Flag OK?
In this episode Ben and Charlie are joined by Austin Peterson to discuss the history of the pride flag and what it means for members of the chruch.
Jan 24, 2023 • 25min
Bonus episode: Getting to Know Ben and Charlie
In this bonus episode, Ben and Charlie look on the lighter side and ask each other some questions to get to know each other a bit better.
Jan 17, 2023 • 1h 14min
What's it Like in the Closet?
In this special pre-recorded episode, Ben and Charlie chat with Matt Jager about what it's like to be in the closet.
Jan 10, 2023 • 58min
Bonus episode: "Fear, Pitied, and Honored"
In this bonus episode, Ben shares an essay he wrote for a Jewish/LDS inter-faith conference.
Dec 20, 2022 • 2min
Christmas Update!
Listen for a Christmas Update!
Dec 13, 2022 • 49min
Why Come Out if I can Pass as Straight?
Steven Kapp Perry joins us to discuss why people choose to come out, and shares the stories of many others.
Dec 6, 2022 • 1h 4min
Why is Gen Z so Gay?
In this episode Ben and Charlie are joined by Dr. Lisa Diamond and her student Julia Decker to discuss why so many of Gen Z are coming out as LGBTQ
Nov 29, 2022 • 1h 4min
How Can I Comfortably Talk About Sex?
Ben and Charlie are joined by Dr. Chelom Leavitt to discuss how to have healthy conversations about sex.
Nov 22, 2022 • 23min
Bonus: Charlie's New Book!
Ben interviews Charlie about his new book, Expanding the Borders of Zion!Preorder your copy now at www.mrcharliebird.com
Nov 15, 2022 • 55min
What Is Minority Stress?
Ben and Charlie are joined by their friend Aliah Hall to discuss minority stress, what it is, and how they experience it. Towards the end of the episode they all experienced a moment of minority stress which they talk through together. That part of the conversation was not meant to stay in the episode, but it was decided to keep it in
