All Out in the Open
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.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 46 minutes
- Episodes
- 218
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Should I stay single and celibate?
Charlie and Ben discuss how they feel about being described as "celibate" and making the choice to stay single. They also discuss how to thrive as single people and how personal revelation has guided…
What's it like being married to a gay man?
Margaret Steward was surprised one Sunday morning when her husband of 30 years came out to her as gay. In this episode, Margaret and her husband Travis talk about what that experience was like and ho…
How do I reconcile changes in Church policy?
LDS author Tom Christofferson joins us to discuss changes in Church policy. We cover the November 2015 policy that affected LGBTQ+ individuals and their families, as well as its reversal in 2019. We …
How can we stop 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 …
Should I go to Pride?
The month of June commemorates LGBTQ Pride. For many LGBTQ individuals, Pride events are a way to spread visibility, create a sense of belonging, and celebrate how far they have come. For some, howev…
What do I do when going to church is hard?
Attending church can sometimes be difficult for LGBTQ individuals. This week, Kelly Peterson, convert, return missionary, and college basketball player, joins us to talk about what she does when she …
What's it like to be transgender? (Trans 101)
Ann Pack joined us this week to discuss the “T” in LGBTQ and how being transgender differs from being gay. She shares part of her journey of understanding her gender identity and why she chose to tra…
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 …
How can we talk about LGBTQ topics at church?
Bishop Carl Hull joins us to talk about what happened when he felt prompted to have an LGBTQ inclusion lesson with his ward. He shares stories about changing perceptions and how he has helped create …
How can I support my LGBTQ child?
Becky Mackintosh, author of "Love Boldly," joins Ben and Charlie to talk about how she has supported her gay son through his coming out process, and beyond. They discuss tips for keeping open parent/…
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 cl…
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 authent…
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 i…
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 …
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…
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.
Introduction
Ben and Charlie introduce themselves and the podcast series.
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.