All Out in the Open

Latest Episodes:

What does it mean to be queer? Oct 06, 2020

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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 if I have a crush on my roommate? Sep 29, 2020

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Ben and Charlie are joined by Zach Ibarra to talk about handling roommate crushes, straight crushes, gay crushes, and more.

What made you gay? Sep 22, 2020

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Ben and Charlie are joined by psychologist Dr. Jeff Case to debunk myths about the origin of same-sex orientation. They have a conversation about early sexual abuse, social conditioning, and other factors that have historically been used to explain why people are gay. (This episode contains some mature content).

Should I go on a mission? Sep 15, 2020

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Ben and Charlie are joined by Sarah Langford to talk about deciding whether or not to serve a Church mission, and how being LGBTQ+ affected that decision.

What should I do if think a family member is gay? Sep 08, 2020

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Charlie's sister Anne Bird Rodman joins us for a conversation about what Anne did when she first suspected Charlie was gay. We talk about vulnerability and have a discussion on how to create a more safe, loving environment for others.

Should I go to BYU? Sep 01, 2020

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Ben and Charlie are joined by Michael Griffin, an openly gay BYU professor, to talk about their experiences at Brigham Young University. We talk dating culture, honor code, and past and present environment for LGBTQ+ students.

How can I be an ally from the closet? Aug 25, 2020

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Collette Dalton, therapist and gay Latter-day Saint, joins us as we brainstorm ways to support the LGBTQ+ community even if you still don't feel comfortable being out publicly.

How do I navigate the Family Proclamation? Aug 18, 2020

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Charlie and Ben are joined by John Gustav-Wrathall, who describes himself as "the most active non-member in the Church." They have a conversation about The Family: A Proclamation to the World that evolves into a discussion about personal revelation and agency.

What is opposite-sex dating like? Aug 11, 2020

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Ben and Charlie are joined by their friend Deb Hutchins to talk about stories from dating the opposite sex and why they each decided to stop.

How should I come out to my family? Aug 04, 2020

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Ben and Charlie are joined by Twitter legend Eli McCann to discuss how they came out to their loved ones.