Saints Unscripted

Faithful & Gay: Ben Schilaty’s experience as an active Latter-day Saint


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Ben Schilaty, an incredible author and therapist, joins us to share profound insights surrounding his journey as a gay member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He talks about his experience coming out, his initial thoughts and decisions, his determination to stay active in the Church, and why he chooses to stay active today. Ben is one of the most mature, thoughtful, and witty people we have had on the channel -- this episode is a must-watch!

Thanks for joining us, Ben!

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https://www.amazon.com/Walk-My-Shoes-Questions-Latter-day-ebook/dp/B08PNM4GFC

0:00 - Introduction
1:07 - Praying, fasting, hoping to be straight
1:30 - Coming out at age 30, educational background, purpose
4:10 - Diverse experiences and stages in the LGBTQ community
8:20 - When people leave the Church
9:15 - Is the only path celibacy?
11:44 - Experience realizing the unfairness
15:30 - Live NOW
16:55 - Honoring people in their faith
18:23 - The most unkind comments
19:05 - Fear and negative comments from others
20:20 - When people know better, they do better
21:10 - Sit with people where they are
23:00 - Feeling heard and seen
24:30 - Why Ben chooses to stay active; feeling called to stay
29:00 - Sabrina's experience
32:30 - Gather conference: https://www.liftandlove.org/gather-2024

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