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.Bởi Questions from the Closet
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How Do I Work Through Past Statements From Church Leaders?
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Ben and Charlie are joined by historian Barbara Jones Brown to discuss how they work through difficult things that past church leaders have said.Bởi Questions from the Closet
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Ben and Charlie are joined again by Kade Cope to discuss how they deal with moving forward when they have felt stuck.Bởi Questions from the Closet
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How Do I Balance the 2 Great Commandments
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Ben and Charlie are joined by Kade Cope to discuss how we can balance loving God and loving our neighbors.Bởi Questions from the Closet
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How Do I See Myself In the Scriptures?
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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 livesBởi Questions from the Closet
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In this episode Ben and Charlie share some guidelines that have helped them when sharing their story with others.
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Ben and Charlie are joined by Rick Sorensen to discuss his experiences as a church leader and how you can support LGBTQ members.Bởi Questions from the Closet
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In this episode Ben and Charlie are joined by Luke and Tiffany Sorensen to discuss their experiences as a son and mother when coming out.Bởi Questions from the Closet
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Ben and Charlie are joined by Clare Dalton to discuss the importance of gathering together, and how you can start your own gathering.Bởi Questions from the Closet
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What is Consent, and How can it Help Protect Against S.A.?
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In this episode Ben and Charlie are joined by Abigail Morrison to discuss what consent looks like and some helpful tips that can help to keep you safe.Bởi Questions from the Closet
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What If a Loved One Insists I Leave the Church?
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Ben and Charlie are joined by Troy Williams of Equality Utah to discuss how to handle relationship dynamics when a love one decides to leave the church.Bởi Questions from the Closet
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How Come All the Allies are Middle Aged Moms?
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In this episode, Ben and Charlie are joined by Cynthia Winward to talk about middle aged moms and why they make such great LGTBQ allies.
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In this bonus episode Ben, Charlie, and Sound Guy Mike talk about their hot takes on Thanksgiving.Bởi Questions from the Closet
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What are you Scared to Ask a Transgender Person?
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In this Episode Ben and Charlie are joined by Michael Soto to talk about some of the questions often asked about what it's like to be transgender. Content Advisory: This episode contains medical terms referring to genitalia and gender reassignment surgeries
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What If Staying Single Doesn't Feel Right Anymore?
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In this episode, Ben and Charlie sit down to discuss life changes for Ben.Bởi Questions from the Closet
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How Do I Foster a More Secure Relationship With God?
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Ben and Charlie are joined by Tami Combs to discuss attachment theory, and how that can apply to your relationship with God.Bởi Questions from the Closet
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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.Bởi Questions from the Closet
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How Do I Explain the Church's Stance on Homosexuality?
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In this episode Ben and Charlie are joined by Kimberly Teitter to discuss how they explain the church's stance on homosexuality with others.Bởi Questions from the Closet
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Do You Ever Feel Conflicted Paying Tithing?
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In this episode, Charlie and Ben discuss how paying tithing can be a conflicting experience for LGBTQ individuals.Bởi Questions from the Closet
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What do I do if listening to Conference hurts?
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In this episode Charlie and Ben discuss their thoughts and feelings on general conference.Bởi Questions from the Closet
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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.Bởi Questions from the Closet
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Come join us for the live Sseason 6 Premier on September 15th! It will be at the Utah Valley Convention Center at 7PM.Bởi Questions from the Closet
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Classic Episode: Do you think the Church will change?
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Ben and Charlie discuss whether or not they expect changes in Church doctrine and policy regarding same-sex couples.Bởi Questions from the Closet
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Classic Episode: What are the Pros and Cons of Coming Out?
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Ben and Charlie are joined by Stacey Harkey for a discussion of the pros and cons of coming out.
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Classic Episode: What are the Stages of Coming Out?
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Ben teaches Cass's 6 Stages of Coming Out. Scott Christofferson joins Ben and Charlie to talk about their experiences in each stage, as well as give advice for how friends and family can support LGBTQ+ loved ones throughout the process.
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Classic Episode: Am I Being Deceived?
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This is one you don't want to miss! Ben and Charlie are joined by David Butler for a conversation on how to recognize which thoughts come from the Spirit.Bởi Questions from the Closet
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Classic Episode: Why do You Stay in the Church?
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Charlie and Ben talk about why they decide to move forward in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.Bởi Questions from the Closet
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Classic Episode: Is There a Place for Me at Church?
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Ben, Charlie, and McKay Bryson have a raw conversation about what it's like to be a gay member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.Bởi Questions from the Closet
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Classic Episode: How Can We Prevent LGBTQ Suicide?
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Suicidal ideation is very common and can surface in unexpected ways. This week we are joined by Taryn Hiatt, the Area Director for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. We talk about myths surrounding suicide, warning signs, and practical steps anyone can take when life feels overwhelming. Please do not miss this important episode. For fu…
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Classic Episode: How do I Reconcile my Patriarchal Blessing?
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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!…
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Season 4 has come to a close. Ben, Charlie, and Sound Guy Mike talk about their favorite moments of the season, as well as what to look forward to for the next!Bởi Questions from the Closet
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How Does Coming out Affect my Parents?
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Allison Dayton joins Ben and Charlie to talk about a mother's perspective when their child comes out.
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Bonus: Announcing the Gather Conference!
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Ben and Charlie announce the Gather Conference. Find out more at gather-conference.comBởi Questions from the Closet
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In this episode Nadia and Nori join Ben and Charlie to discuss what it's like growing up as part of an immigrant family, and how it parallels the LGBTQ experience in many ways.Bởi Questions from the Closet
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How do I Navigate the Gay Adolescence?
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Trigger Warning: S. A. In this episode, Molly Flake joins Ben and Charlie to discuss what the gay adolescence is and how she has navigated it.Bởi Questions from the Closet
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How Could Coming Out Affect My Marriage?
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In this Episode, Ben and Charlie are joined by Liv to discuss how coming out as queer affected her marriage with her husband.Bởi Questions from the Closet
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How can I Find Joy in the Temple as an LGBTQ Individual?
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In this episode, Ben and Charlie discuss how they feel when they go to the temple and what they get out of attending.Bởi Questions from the Closet
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How do I Move Forward When Eternity Seems so Uncertain?
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Eric Hales joins Ben and Charlie again to discuss why eternity can seem so uncertain and how they deal with that uncertainty.Bởi Questions from the Closet
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Does Anyone Date and Keep Going to Church?
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In this episode, Ben and Charlie are joined by Eric Hales and Will Edgel to discuss their experience as a couple who is dating and active in the chruch.Bởi Questions from the Closet
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How do I Deal with All the Judgement?
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In this episode, Ben and Charlie discuss what they do to deal with judgment.Bởi Questions from the Closet
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In this episode, Ben and Charlie are joined by Bryson to discuss their perspectives on whether same sex attraction is a trial or a blessing.Bởi Questions from the Closet
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In this episode, Ben and Charlie are joined by Bekah to discuss why LGBTQ+ people often experience feeling overwhelmed.Bởi Questions from the Closet
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In this episode Ben, Charlie, and Austin read an episode of Questions From the Closet written by Chat GPT.
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In this episode Ben and Charlie are joined by Austin Peterson to discuss the history of the pride flag and what it means for members of the chruch.Bởi Questions from the Closet
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Bonus episode: Getting to Know Ben and Charlie
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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.Bởi Questions from the Closet
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In this special pre-recorded episode, Ben and Charlie chat with Matt Jager about what it's like to be in the closet.Bởi Questions from the Closet
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Bonus episode: "Fear, Pitied, and Honored"
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In this bonus episode, Ben shares an essay he wrote for a Jewish/LDS inter-faith conference.Bởi Questions from the Closet
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Listen for a Christmas Update!Bởi Questions from the Closet
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Why Come Out if I can Pass as Straight?
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Steven Kapp Perry joins us to discuss why people choose to come out, and shares the stories of many others.
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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 LGBTQBởi Questions from the Closet
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