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 episode, Ben and Charlie sit down to discuss life changes for Ben.

In this episode, Ben and Charlie sit down to discuss life changes for Ben.

What If Staying Single Doesn't Feel Right Anymore?

Ben and Charlie are joined by Tami Combs to discuss attachment theory, and how that can apply to your relationship with God.

Ben and Charlie are joined by Tami Combs to discuss attachment theory, and how that can apply to your relationship with God.

How Do I Foster a More Secure Relationship With God?

In this episode Charlie and Ben are joined by Joey Shephard (they/them) to discuss where feelings of failure can come from and how to deal with them.

In this episode Charlie and Ben are joined by Joey Shephard (they/them) to discuss where feelings of failure can come from and how to deal with them.

What If I Feel Like a Failure?

In this episode Ben and Charlie are joined by Kimberly Teitter to discuss how they explain the church's stance on homosexuality with others.

In this episode Ben and Charlie are joined by Kimberly Teitter to discuss how they explain the church's stance on homosexuality with others.

How Do I Explain the Church's Stance on Homosexuality?

In this episode, Charlie and Ben discuss how paying tithing can be a conflicting experience for LGBTQ individuals.

In this episode, Charlie and Ben discuss how paying tithing can be a conflicting experience for LGBTQ individuals.

Do You Ever Feel Conflicted Paying Tithing?

In this episode Charlie and Ben discuss their thoughts and feelings on general conference.

In this episode Charlie and Ben discuss their thoughts and feelings on general conference.

What do I do if listening to Conference hurts?

Join us as we kick of Season 6 - with a live event from the gather conference! As always Ben and Charlie kick off the next season with a Q&A session.

Join us as we kick of Season 6 - with a live event from the gather conference! As always Ben and Charlie kick off the next season with a Q&A session.

Join us as we kick of Season 6 - with a live event from the gather conference! As always Ben and Charlie kick off the next season with a Q&amp;A session.

Season 6 Opener - Live Event

Come join us for the live Sseason 6 Premier on September 15th! It will be at the Utah Valley Convention Center at 7PM.

Come join us for the live Sseason 6 Premier on September 15th! It will be at the Utah Valley Convention Center at 7PM.

Bonus: Season 6 Is Coming!

Ben and Charlie discuss whether or not they expect changes in Church doctrine and policy regarding same-sex couples.

Ben and Charlie discuss whether or not they expect changes in Church doctrine and policy regarding same-sex couples.

Classic Episode:  Do you think the Church will change?

Ben and Charlie are joined by Stacey Harkey for a discussion of 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.

Ben and Charlie are joined by Stacey Harkey for a discussion of the pros and cons of coming out.&nbsp;

Classic Episode: What are the Pros and Cons of Coming Out?

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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