Pioneering A Path in Mexico (with André Pérez)
Season 7 Episode 11
All Out in the Open, Questions from the Closet
In this episode of OUT and About, Iese Wilson sits down with André Pérez to discuss his journey as an LGBTQ+ member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints growing up in Mexico City. André saw a need for connection among Spanish-speaking LGBTQ+ members and allies, and created a virtual community that continues to thrive with monthly meetings attended by over 100 people.
André shares his journey of coming out, navigating mental health struggles, and staying in the Church while advocating for change. Through his faith and identity, he has come to know Christ in deeper ways and believes life is better when we include God and strive to help others
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Read MoreEl primer episodio en español de "All Out in the Open", titulado "Compartiendo Nuestras Experiencias como Miembros Gays en la Iglesia", presenta a Charlie Bird y Ben Schilaty compartiendo sus vivencias como miembros homosexuales de La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días y respondiendo preguntas frecuentes.
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Don’t miss the first episode of All Out in the Open in Spanish! In this special episode of THE Exclusive, Charlie Bird and Ben Schilaty share their experiences as gay members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and answer frequently asked questions. We hope this episode can be a resource to support Hispanic individuals and families on their journeys of faith, love and understanding.
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Read MoreIn this episode of OUT and About (All Out in the Open Podcast - formerly Questions from the Closet), Iese Wilson sits down with Liv Mendoza Haynes, a queer, Mexican Latter-Day Saint. Liv shares how her unique intersection of identities shapes her spiritual journey. Liv reflects on joining the Church and serving a full-time mission in Mexico—and the complex emotions of teaching people from her own cultural background.
Read MoreIn this episode, Ben and Charlie are joined by Sarah Winters, a bisexual BYU student. Together they delve into what bisexual erasure means, as well as clear up misconceptions about bisexuality.
Read More “This is one of the most unique and powerful podcasts we’ve ever done. I encourage ward councils, local leaders, and families to listen to this podcast to better understand how to love and support our LGBTQ neighbors and friends—and really anyone different than us. Dan Link, Kristin Sokol, and Miki Eberhart join in this episode to share a remarkable story of a ward family who learn to love and then truly show up for two gay dads in their very homogenous Herriman neighborhood. It’s a story of love, tragedy and how the power of friendship and the spirit of fellowship moved everyone closer to the Savior. Dan talks about growing up in the Church, serving a mission (in the 70’s), but never feeling accepted or normal as a gay Latter-day Saint. He shares his story about finding the love of his life in Ryan and building a life and family together…”
Read More Ben Schilaty and Charlie Bird discuss how LGBTQ people fit into the Plan of Salvation. Season 1 Episode 34
Read MoreCharlie Bird and Ben Schilaty discuss the stages of coming out as LGBTQ - The Stages of Coming Out - Questions from the Closet S1 E33
Read MoreIn this episode of the Questions from the Closet podcast, Ben Schilaty and Charlie Bird discuss this common question - I’m LGBTQ, can I date?
Read MoreBen Schilaty and Charlie Bird discuss - Should I Go on a Mission? Questions from the Closet Episode S1 E25
Read MoreCharlie Bird and Ben Schilaty discuss how you can be an LGBTQ ally and also support church teachings - Questions from the Closet podcast S1 E32
Read MoreBen Schilaty and Charlie Bird discuss navigating the “The Family - A Proclamation to the World” as an LGBTQ individual or family. How Do I Navigate the Family Proclamation? Questions from the Closet Podcast S1 E21
Read MoreBen, 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. Questions from the Closet Podcast
Read MoreJenie and Allison talk to Jessica from Husband In Law podcast. Steve and Jessica were happily married for 7 years until Steve came out as being gay, which inevitably ended in divorce. Now, Matt and Jessica have been happily married for over 8 years. The crazy part is, Matt, Jessica, and Steve all get along, to the extent that Matt and Steve work together. Matt, Jessica, and Steve have a relationship that, by most standards, would be considered atypical. Listen in as Jessica takes us on their journey of learning how to love and accept themselves enough to love and accept others for who they are during this experience called life
Read MoreIn this NEW podcast episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins Sadi Rogers of the Lift + Love women’s group to discuss the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ Latter-day Saints and the opportunity in the struggle to forge deeper self-acceptance and a sustaining inner strength.
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