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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.

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Episodes

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

Dec 06, 20221 hr 4 minSeason 4Ep. 10

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 22, 202223 minSeason 4Ep. 8

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

Nov 15, 202255 minSeason 4Ep. 7

Is Being Gay Part of my Identity?

Join Ben, Charlie, and Cole as they discuss whether being gay is an essential part of your identity.

Nov 09, 202259 minSeason 4Ep. 6

What is Bi Erasure?

In this episode, Ben and Charlie are joined by Sarah Winters, a bisexual BYU student. Together they delve into what bisexual erasure means, as well as clear up misconceptions about bisexuality.

Nov 02, 202247 minSeason 4Ep. 5

Can I Be Out On My Mission?

In this episode Elder Carpenter discusses what it's like to be out on a mission.

Oct 25, 20221 hr 12 minSeason 4Ep. 4

What's it like to be on a pedestal?

Sarah Kellar Langford interviews Charlie and Ben about the challenges (and blessings!) of being public figures in the LGBTQ/Latter-day Saint space. This previously unreleased episode was recorded over the summer between seasons 3 and 4.

Oct 18, 20221 hr 22 minSeason 4Ep. 3

Am I needed?

Ben and Charlie are joined by Clare Dalton, a seminary teacher who shares her experience coming out and finding her place.

Oct 11, 202257 minSeason 4Ep. 2

How do I build bridges?

Michael Soto, President of Equality Arizona, joins to talk about overcoming division. He shares personal family stories and talks about working with the Church to pass an LGBTQ+ nondiscrimination policy for the city of Mesa.

Oct 04, 202252 minSeason 4Ep. 1

Bonus: Season 3 Recap

Ben and Charlie are joined by Sound Guy Mike to discuss the highlights of Season 3!

Jul 05, 202234 minSeason 3Ep. 21

Bonus: Meet Charlotte

Join us as we talk with Charlotte, Ben's land lady and friend.

Jun 21, 202230 minSeason 3Ep. 19

What is gender dysphoria?

Alexis Hovorka joins Ben and Charlie to talk about her experience with gender dysphoria.

Jun 07, 202241 minSeason 3Ep. 17

What does the research say about healing?

Dr. Lisa Diamond returns with her colleague Josh Christensen to discuss their findings on a recent LGBTQ+/religious study about healing from emotional trauma.

May 31, 202253 minSeason 3Ep. 16

What's it like to be gay at BYU Hawaii?

Iese Wilson shares his experience as a gay student at BYU-H and highlights challenges faced by international LGBTQ+ members of the Church.

May 17, 202259 minSeason 3Ep. 14

What's it like to go to conversion therapy?

Dustin Liechty recounts his experiences going to conversion therapy before his mission as a teenager, then again after his mission as an adult.

Apr 26, 202255 minSeason 3Ep. 11
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