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!

Classic Episode: How do I Reconcile my Patriarchal Blessing?

Charlie Bird and Ben Schilaty discuss questions they are commonly asked as gay members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Each week they are joined by a guest to talk about a question as it relates to LGBTQ+ topics within the context of faith. To submit a question or share a comment about an episode, you can email questionsfromthecloset@gmail.com.

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Season 6 has come to a close! Ben and Charlie are joined by Sound Guy Mike to talk about the highlights from the season, including another AI written segment! Things are getting shaken up for Season 7 - keep an eye on our instagram for more. 

Season 6 Wrapped

Ben and Charlie are joined by historian Barbara Jones Brown to discuss how they work through difficult things that past church leaders have said.

How Do I Work Through Past Statements From Church Leaders?

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?

Ben and Charlie are joined by Kade Cope to discuss how we can balance loving God and loving our neighbors.

How Do I Balance the 2 Great Commandments

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

Classic Episode: How do I Reconcile my Patriarchal Blessing?

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