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
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
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.
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
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 stre…
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.
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.
Can I Be Out On My Mission?
In this episode Elder Carpenter discusses what it's like to be out on a mission.
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 o…
Am I needed?
Ben and Charlie are joined by Clare Dalton, a seminary teacher who shares her experience coming out and finding her place.
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 po…
Questions From the Closet Season 4 Live Q+A
Join us for a live Q+A to kick of Season 4 of Questions from the Closet!
Join us for a LIVE event in Mesa, Arizona! (Season 4 Kickoff!)
Ben and Charlie announce their Season 4 live event.
Bonus: Season 3 Recap
Ben and Charlie are joined by Sound Guy Mike to discuss the highlights of Season 3!
Bonus: Meet Charlotte
Join us as we talk with Charlotte, Ben's land lady and friend.
What if I don’t feel God’s love?
Barry Donakey joins for a conversation about divine silence.
What is gender dysphoria?
Alexis Hovorka joins Ben and Charlie to talk about her experience with gender dysphoria.
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.
How do I Respond to Hurtful Comments?
Jessica Abele joins us to discuss how to respond when a loved one says something hurtful.
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.