How Does Coming Out Affect my Parents? QUESTIONS FROM THE CLOSET episode 28 S4

Allison Dayton joins Ben and Charlie to talk about a mother's perspective when their child comes out.

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Autumn McAlpin New Book - LISTEN LEARN & LOVE EPISODE 595

Autumn McAlpin (married mother of 5) shares the story of her 17-year-old son, Gavin, walking into her bedroom at 3:00 am telling her and her husband and he that “he is gay, leaving the church, and really struggling with depression… like, really.”

A lot has happened since that night two and a half years ago—which Autumn shares on the podcast and in her new book to support Gavin. It is a beautiful and powerful family love story.

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New LGBTQ Conference - Allison & Ben - LISTEN LEARN & LOVE EPISODE 628

Allison Dayton (founder of Lift and Love) and Ben Schilaty (co-host of Questions From The Closet and Author) join us to talk about a new LDS/LGBTQ event called “Gather: Christ-centered support for Latter-day Saint LGBTQ individuals and those who love them”. The conference is on Sept 15th and 16th, 2023 at Utah Valley Convention Center, Provo, Utah.

Allison and Ben talk about why they (and others) decided to do the conference, who is invited, goals, logistics, speakers, and their personal hopes for the conference.

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