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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.
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Bonus: Announcing the Gather Conference!
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04/25/23 • 3 min
Ben and Charlie announce the Gather Conference. Find out more at gather-conference.com
Join us for a LIVE event in Mesa, Arizona! (Season 4 Kickoff!)
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09/02/22 • 1 min
Ben and Charlie announce their Season 4 live event.
What does it mean to be queer?
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10/06/20 • 28 min
Ben and Charlie are joined by Tyler LeFevor to talk about the "Q" in LGBTQ+. They discuss origins of the label, common assumptions about those who identify as queer, and how they view "queer" in relation to their own and identities.
What's it like to be transgender? (Trans 101)
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06/09/20 • 18 min
Ann Pack joined us this week to discuss the “T” in LGBTQ and how being transgender differs from being gay. She shares part of her journey of understanding her gender identity and why she chose to transition.
Classic Episode: How do I Reconcile my Patriarchal Blessing?
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06/06/23 • 35 min
What happens when you're LGBTQ/SSA but your patriarchal blessing mentions temple marriage? Dr. Richard Bushman, author, professor, scripture historian, and stake patriarch, joins us this week for an important discussion on how to reconcile sexual orientation with promises mentioned in a patriarchal blessing. Don't miss this episode!
What If Staying Single Doesn't Feel Right Anymore?
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11/07/23 • 86 min
In this episode, Ben and Charlie sit down to discuss life changes for Ben.
What's it like to go to conversion therapy?
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04/26/22 • 55 min
Dustin Liechty recounts his experiences going to conversion therapy before his mission as a teenager, then again after his mission as an adult.
Bonus: Kissing Girls
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04/09/21 • 19 min
Ben and Charlie tell stories about kissing girls.
Do you keep your covenants?
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04/20/21 • 40 min
Ben and Charlie have a discussion about the covenants they have made in relation to their sexual orientations.
How Do I See Myself In the Scriptures?
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02/14/24 • 52 min
In this episode Charlie and Ben share some of their recent insights while reading through the Book of Mormon. They share things they learned and how they have related it to their lives
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FAQ
How many episodes does All Out in the Open have?
All Out in the Open currently has 173 episodes available.
What topics does All Out in the Open cover?
The podcast is about Lgbt, Christianity, Society & Culture, Transgender, Faith, Lgbtq, Mormon, Religion & Spirituality, Lds, Podcasts, Gay and Christ.
What is the most popular episode on All Out in the Open?
The episode title 'Bonus: Charlie's New Book!' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on All Out in the Open?
The average episode length on All Out in the Open is 44 minutes.
How often are episodes of All Out in the Open released?
Episodes of All Out in the Open are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of All Out in the Open?
The first episode of All Out in the Open was released on Mar 27, 2020.
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