All Out in the Open

Ben and Charlie are joined by Trish Thornock (she/her) to discuss how she has approached LGBTQ+ topics as a youth leader in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Ben and Charlie are joined by Dr. Quintin Hunt (he/him) to discuss  factors that contribute to LGBTQ+ suicide, common warning signs, and how loved ones can help. 

Adam Berg joins Ben and Charlie for a conversation about how they respond when people make up explanations as to why they are gay.

Blaire Oslter joins Ben and Charlie to provide information on what it means to be intersex and share personal stories relating to being intersex and overcoming infertility. (This episode contains anatomical and sexual terminology).

Emily Belle Freeman joins Ben and Charlie for a conversation about how they have come to know and feel God's love.

Keldy Zabriskie shares his story of overcoming a cycle of drug addiction, prison, and homelessness, as well as what it was like transitioning female to male.

Dr. Lacey Bagley (she/her) joins Ben and Charlie for a discussion on how LGBTQIA+ individuals can cope and improve relationships with unsupportive family members.

Ben and Charlie interview Jessica Frew about how she responded when she found out her husband was gay.

Ben and Charlie are joined by Taylor Jessop to talk about how she worked through the fear of coming out.

Ben and Charlie are joined by Tyler McFarland and Ryan Clifford to talk about how they came to accept and love who they are.

Ben & Charlie process how it feels when they are hurt by something a Church leader says.

Meghan Decker shares her experience coming out at 60 years-old. 

This is one you don't want to miss! Ben and Charlie are joined by David Butler for a conversation on how to recognize which thoughts come from the Spirit.

Charlie and Ben kicked off season 2 of Questions from the Closet with a live Q&A! Catch the audio from the amazing event here.

We hope you can join us (whether virtually or in-person) for our season 2 kickoff! We are hosting a live event in Provo, UT where you can ask real-time, in-person questions to Ben and Charlie. Check out this short bonus episode for details!

Ben and Charlie do a recap of the episodes they have recorded so far and announce a short break in order to prepare future content.

Dr. Eric Huntsman, ancient scripture historian, joins Charlie and Ben for a conversation about references to homosexual behavior in canonized LDS scripture.

Ukiah Reynolds joins Charlie and Ben to talk about what to do if you have a crush on a straight person.

Ben and Charlie have a discussion about the covenants they have made in relation to their sexual orientations.

Alec Barrow talks with Ben and Charlie about how he has created a safe space for LGBTQ+ youth as a Seminary teacher.

Ben and Charlie tell stories about kissing girls.

Corrine Chidester-Priest tells Charlie and Ben how she went from a self-proclaimed "homophobe" to a strong, visible ally. 

Charlie and Ben talk with Bobbi Lee about what it’s like to be non-binary. \

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.

Charlie and Ben have a conversation about trying to change their sexual orientations through spiritual practice and conversion therapy.