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
Is there a place for my family at Church?
Sadi Rogers discusses her experiences finding a place for her family at church after marrying her wife.
How can I support friends who make different decisions?
Robert Jaramillo joins Ben and Charlie to talk about how he manages friendships with other gay men who are on different life paths.
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.
What if I'm totally and completely devastated?
Ben and Charlie talk about the pain associated with being a gay Latter-day Saint and how they find beauty and hope at their lowest points.
What does it mean to be demisexual?
Colette Dalton (she/her) joins Ben and Charlie to talk about how she came to identify as demisexual.
Does accepting my orientation change who I am?
Derek Driggs joins Ben and Charlie for a conversation about identity and coming out.
Can I watch shows with LGBTQ+ characters?
Brian Tanner joins Ben and Charlie to talk about media that features LGBTQ+ characters.
What if I don't fit the stereotype?
Pyper America joins Ben and Charlie for a conversation about how to find belonging when you feel like you don't fit in.
Live Q&A Event (Audio Recording)
Tammy Uzelac Hall (of the Sunday on Monday Podcast) moderates a live Q&A with Charlie and Ben. Recorded on March 11, 2022.
How do I deal with loneliness?
Jonny Liu joins Ben and Charlie to talk about how he stays happy single.
Can it just be me and Jesus?
Laura Fuchs joins Charlie and Ben for a conversation about coming out and finding community.
What if I don't fit in either community?
Dr. Greg Petersen joins Ben and Charlie for a conversation about how he finds fit as a gay member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
What happens when you fall in love?
In this vulnerable episode, Charlie shares what it was like to unexpectedly fall in love while at BYU.
QFTC Live Event Reschedule Details
Charlie and Ben ramble about rescheduling the Live Season Kickoff!
Season 2 Recap!
Ben and Charlie talk about their favorite episodes from Season 2 and announce a live event for next season's kickoff.
What is conversion therapy?
Ben and Charlie are joined by Dr. Steve Smith (he/him) who talks about what conversion therapy is and why he considers it a harmful practice.
What is it like to face Church discipline?
Ben and Charlie are joined by John Gustav-Wrathall and James Brinton who share their respective experiences facing Church discipline after marrying same-sex partners.
Is sexuality fluid?
Dr. Lisa Diamond (she/her) joins Ben and Charlie to share her research on sexual fluidity.
Do you think the Church will change?
Ben and Charlie discuss whether or not they expect changes in Church doctrine and policy regarding same-sex couples.
Bonus: Ben's Tap Recital + Sound Guy Mike
Ben treats the listeners to a riveting tap performance followed by a "get to know you" interview with our sound guy, Mike!