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
Owning Your Choices When Others Disagree (with Ben & Charlie)
OPEN Up: Ben Schilaty and Charlie Bird dive into the challenges of making authentic, personal decisions—especially when those choices are misunderstood or rejected by others. They discuss the pain of…
Seeing the Love of God In Others (with Tom Christofferson)
IN the Scriptures: In this episode, Clare Dalton chats with Tom Christofferson about finding faith, hope, and love through the stories in Ether 12 and Moroni 7 from the Book of Mormon. They dive into…
Converting to the Church as a Gay Youth in the Philippines (with Cris Sembrano)
In this episode, Iese Wilson interviews Cris Sembrano, a gay Latter-day Saint and convert from the Philippines. Chris shares his journey of balancing faith and identity, from navigating cultural chal…
Being a Peacemaker in a Divided World (with Julie Spilsbury)
ALL TOGETHER: In this special Election Day episode, hosts Liz and Michael welcome Mesa Councilmember Julie Spilsbury for an inspiring conversation about peacemaking in a divided world. Julie shares i…
Sticking with a Tough Conversation (Part 2 with Ben & Charlie)
OPEN UP: In this episode, Charlie and Ben continue their important conversation, choosing to stay in the discomfort to explore their differing experiences. As they navigate the tension, Ben is able t…
Unpacking our Different Reactions to General Conference (with Ben & Charlie)
THE Exclusive: In this episode, Charlie and Ben reflect on their contrasting experiences at the most recent General Conference. Charlie had a positive and hopeful experience, while Ben felt deeply hu…
Finding Light in Troubling Times (with Dr. Kristine Coons)
IN the Scriptures: This week Clare Dalton is joined by Dr. Kristine Coons to explore the cautionary tales found the books of Mormon and Ether. They delve into the profound lessons learned from the de…
Navigating Identity and Faith in New Zealand (with Shaqaila Uelese)
OUT and About: Iese Wilson takes us to New Zealand where Shaquaila Uelese opens up about growing up, discovering her identity, and embracing the Māori term Takatapui. While her family initially strug…
Passing LGBTQ+ Nondiscrimination in a Conservative Community (with Mayor Giles)
ALL Together: In this compelling episode, hosts Liz Macdonald and Michael Soto sit down with Mayor John Giles of Mesa, Arizona, to discuss the groundbreaking journey of passing an LGBTQ+ nondiscrimin…
Podcast Announcement - All Out In The Open
In this live event from the gather conference, Charlie and Ben discuss the future of the podcast and where things are headed
Bonus: How Has Dating Ben?
In this episode Ben and Charlie discuss future plans for the podcast, the gather conference, and get an update on how dating has gone for Ben
Season 6 Wrapped
Season 6 has come to a close! Ben and Charlie are joined by Sound Guy Mike to talk about the highlights from the season, including another AI written segment! Things are getting shaken up for Season …
How Do I Work Through Past Statements From Church Leaders?
Ben and Charlie are joined by historian Barbara Jones Brown to discuss how they work through difficult things that past church leaders have said.
What If I Feel Stuck?
Ben and Charlie are joined again by Kade Cope to discuss how they deal with moving forward when they have felt stuck.
How Do I Balance the 2 Great Commandments
Ben and Charlie are joined by Kade Cope to discuss how we can balance loving God and loving our neighbors.
How Do I See Myself In the Scriptures?
In this episode Charlie and Ben share some of their recent insights while reading through the Book of Mormon. They share things they learned and how they have related it to their lives
How Can I Share My Story?
In this episode Ben and Charlie share some guidelines that have helped them when sharing their story with others.
How Can I Be Supportive as a Leader?
Ben and Charlie are joined by Rick Sorensen to discuss his experiences as a church leader and how you can support LGBTQ members.
What's it Like When a Kid Comes Out?
In this episode Ben and Charlie are joined by Luke and Tiffany Sorensen to discuss their experiences as a son and mother when coming out.
What Are Gatherings?
Ben and Charlie are joined by Clare Dalton to discuss the importance of gathering together, and how you can start your own gathering.