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
Do you keep your covenants?
Ben and Charlie have a discussion about the covenants they have made in relation to their sexual orientations.
How do I create a safe space for youth in Seminary?
Alec Barrow talks with Ben and Charlie about how he has created a safe space for LGBTQ+ youth as a Seminary teacher.
How can I change? (It's not what you think!)
Corrine Chidester-Priest tells Charlie and Ben how she went from a self-proclaimed "homophobe" to a strong, visible ally.
What does it mean to be non-binary?
Charlie and Ben talk with Bobbi Lee about what it’s like to be non-binary. \
What if loved ones are disappointed in my choices?
Charlie and Ben are joined by Jessica Wells for a conversation about what to do when loved ones are disappointed in choices surrounding sexual orientation.
Will God change my orientation?
Charlie and Ben have a conversation about trying to change their sexual orientations through spiritual practice and conversion therapy.
What are the pros and cons of coming out?
Ben and Charlie are joined by Stacey Harkey for a discussion of the pros and cons of coming out.
How do I figure everything out?
Ben and Charlie are joined by Joey, a current student at BYU, to discuss how they have made decisions in the uncharted territory of being a LGBTQ+ member of the Church.
Bonus: Disney movies are totally about gay Latter-day Saints.
Welcome to the first Bonus episode! Ben and Charlie joke about how Disney movies are about the gay Latter-day Saint experience.
Can I be in a relationship and stay in the Church?
Charlie and Ben are joined by Summer Lee-Corry for a conversation about what it's like to attend worship services while in a relationship that is not sanctioned by the Church.
How do I start a support group?
Charlie and Ben go through the logistics of starting a local LDS/LGBTQ+ support group with Michelle Sherwin and Byron Korth, who recently started a successful group in their home Stake.
What hurtful things do Church members say?
This week Ben and Charlie are joined by T.J. Thomas, a therapist who identifies as bisexual, for a conversation about hurtful things that well-meaning members of The Church of Jesus Christ might say …
Why do you stay in the Church?
Charlie and Ben talk about why they decide to move forward in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
How can I safely navigate gay culture?
Charlie and Ben are joined by Derek Lundahl to talk about the moral "pendulum swing" that often accompanies LGBTQ+ individuals raised in religious cultures, and how to set boundaries and stay safe af…
What is asexuality?
Ben and Charlie are joined by Tearza Foyston for an in-depth conversation about asexuality.
Can I date?
Ben and Charlie talking about their experiences dating while staying active in the Church.
How can I help?
Charlie and Ben are joined by Rachel Bloxham to talk about how allies can help support LGBTQ+ individuals.
How do I find gay people like me?
This week Ben and Charlie are joined by Victoria Hutchings, group leader of Affirmation San Francisco, for a conversation about how to find community and support among other LGBTQ+ people. Ben and Ch…
Did pornography make me gay?
Among the worries presented to us by gay Latter-day Saints, one of the most common is that early exposure to pornography might have altered their orientation. This week we were joined by Liam Essig, …