This month on All Out in the Open, Ben Schilaty, Sarah Langford, and guest Tegan Zelano “Z” Blanchard answer the question, "How do I create the community I wish I had?"Z shares how his social circle grew from a small group chat to a WhatsApp group of over one hundred LGBTQ+ young adults across Utah. Their efforts to create opportunities for queer joy culminated in a successful queer prom, which will soon be followed by queer homecoming.This episode discusses the importance of authenticity and vulnerability in forming connections. Ben, Sarah, and Z remind us that community building starts by ministering to the one, and God will inspire us to know who to reach out to first.#AllOutInTheOpen #LGBTQ #ReligiousPodcast #Community #ChurchOfJesusChristLatterDaySaints

This month on All Out in the Open, Ben Schilaty, Sarah Langford, and guest Tegan Zelano “Z” Blanchard answer the question, "How do I create the community I wish I had?" Z shares how his social circle grew from a small group chat to a WhatsApp group of over one hundred LGBTQ+ young adults across Utah. Their efforts to create opportunities for queer joy culminated in a successful queer prom, which will soon be followed by queer homecoming. This episode discusses the importance of authenticity and vulnerability in forming connections. Ben, Sarah, and Z remind us that community building starts by ministering to the one, and God will inspire us to know who to reach out to first. #AllOutInTheOpen #LGBTQ #ReligiousPodcast #Community #ChurchOfJesusChristLatterDaySaints

How do I create the community I wish I had?

Ben and Charlie are joined again by Kade Cope to discuss how they deal with moving forward when they have felt stuck.

Ben and Charlie are joined again by Kade Cope to discuss how they deal with moving forward when they have felt stuck.

What If I Feel Stuck?

In this bonus episode, Ben and Charlie look on the lighter side and ask each other some questions to get to know each other a bit better.

In this bonus episode, Ben and Charlie look on the lighter side and ask each other some questions to get to know each other a bit better.

Bonus episode: Getting to Know Ben and Charlie

In this special pre-recorded episode, Ben and Charlie chat with Matt Jager about what it's like to be in the closet.

In this special pre-recorded episode, Ben and Charlie chat with Matt Jager about what it's like to be in the closet.

What's it Like in the Closet?

In this bonus episode, Ben shares an essay he wrote for a Jewish/LDS inter-faith conference.

In this bonus episode, Ben shares an essay he wrote for a Jewish/LDS inter-faith conference.

Bonus episode: "Fear, Pitied, and Honored"

Christmas Update!

Steven Kapp Perry joins us to discuss why people choose to come out, and shares the stories of many others.

Steven Kapp Perry joins us to discuss why people choose to come out, and shares the stories of many others.

Why Come Out if I can Pass as Straight?

In this episode Ben and Charlie are joined by Dr. Lisa Diamond and her student Julia Decker to discuss why so many of Gen Z are coming out as LGBTQ

In this episode Ben and Charlie are joined by Dr. Lisa Diamond and her student Julia Decker to discuss why so many of Gen Z are coming out as LGBTQ

Why is Gen Z so Gay?

Ben and Charlie are joined by Dr. Chelom Leavitt to discuss how to have healthy conversations about sex.

Ben and Charlie are joined by Dr. Chelom Leavitt to discuss how to have healthy conversations about sex.

How Can I Comfortably Talk About Sex?

Ben interviews Charlie about his new book, Expanding the Borders of Zion! Preorder your copy now at <a href='http://www.mrcharliebird.com/'>www.mrcharliebird.com</a>

Ben interviews Charlie about his new book, Expanding the Borders of Zion! Preorder your copy now at www.mrcharliebird.com

Ben interviews Charlie about his new book, Expanding the Borders of Zion! Preorder your copy now at <a href="http://www.mrcharliebird.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.mrcharliebird.com</a>

Bonus: Charlie's New Book!

Ben and Charlie are joined by their friend Aliah Hall to discuss minority stress, what it is, and how they experience it. Towards the end of the episode they all experienced a moment of minority stress which they talk through together. That part of the conversation was not meant to stay in the episode, but it was decided to keep it in

Ben and Charlie are joined by their friend Aliah Hall to discuss minority stress, what it is, and how they experience it. Towards the end of the episode they all experienced a moment of minority stress which they talk through together. That part of the conversation was not meant to stay in the episode, but it was decided to keep it in

What Is Minority Stress?

Join Ben, Charlie, and Cole as they discuss whether being gay is an essential part of your identity.

Join Ben, Charlie, and Cole as they discuss whether being gay is an essential part of your identity.

Is Being Gay Part of my Identity?

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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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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