All Out in the Open, Questions from the Closet
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 b...
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Jan 13, 2026
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Episodes
What does the research say about healing? 31.05.2022 53:27
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? 24.05.2022 41:27
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? 17.05.2022 58:38
Iese Wilson shares his experience as a gay student at BYU-H and highlights challenges faced by international LGBTQ+ members of the Church.
Is there a place for my family at Church? 10.05.2022 44:58
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? 03.05.2022 52:09
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? 26.04.2022 55:10
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? 19.04.2022 55:47
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? 12.04.2022 32:41
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? 05.04.2022 46:58
Derek Driggs joins Ben and Charlie for a conversation about identity and coming out.
Can I watch shows with LGBTQ+ characters? 29.03.2022 51:26
Brian Tanner joins Ben and Charlie to talk about media that features LGBTQ+ characters.
What if I don't fit the stereotype? 22.03.2022 49:52
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) 15.03.2022 1:26:23
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? 08.03.2022 45:54
Jonny Liu joins Ben and Charlie to talk about how he stays happy single.
Can it just be me and Jesus? 01.03.2022 42:14
Laura Fuchs joins Charlie and Ben for a conversation about coming out and finding community.
What if I don't fit in either community? 22.02.2022 47:15
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? 15.02.2022 1:07:38
In this vulnerable episode, Charlie shares what it was like to unexpectedly fall in love while at BYU.
QFTC Live Event Reschedule Details 30.01.2022 1:52
Charlie and Ben ramble about rescheduling the Live Season Kickoff!
Season 2 Recap! 21.12.2021 20:32
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? 14.12.2021 1:02:27
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? 07.12.2021 58:32
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? 30.11.2021 1:03:34
Dr. Lisa Diamond (she/her) joins Ben and Charlie to share her research on sexual fluidity.
Do you think the Church will change? 23.11.2021 53:06
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 19.11.2021 16:55
Ben treats the listeners to a riveting tap performance followed by a "get to know you" interview with our sound guy, Mike!
How do I recognize personal revelation? 16.11.2021 55:00
Ben and Charlie are joined by Sarah Keller-Langford (she/her) for a discussion on how they recognize and receive personal revelation.
Can I be out at church? 09.11.2021 40:17
Ben and Charlie are joined by MTC Instructor Sarah Chapman (she/her) for a conversation about being out at church.
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