PODCAST EPISODES WE RECOMMEND
"Mom & Dad part 1" - This Little Light of Mine podcast
”Families can be some of the most complicated relationships that we have. Adding elements of religion and queerness can be like adding fuel to an already roaring fire.
On today’s episode I’m joined with Christian parenting experts, LGBTQ2S+ advocates, and the earthly creators of me… yup, this is the first part of my interview with my Mom & Dad.”
Listen to this episode of the This Little Light of Mine podcast here
”Families can be some of the most complicated relationships that we have. Adding elements of religion and queerness can be like adding fuel to an already roaring fire.
On today’s episode I’m joined with Christian parenting experts, LGBTQ2S+ advocates, and the earthly creators of me… yup, this is the first part of my interview with my Mom & Dad.”
Listen to this episode of the This Little Light of Mine podcast here
What is Bi-Erasure? - Questions from the Closet podcast episode S4 E7
In 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.
Season 4 episode 7 of the "All Out In the Open” podcast (formerly “Questions from the Closet”) with hosts Ben Schilaty and Charlie Bird
“In 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”
listen to the podcast (audio) here
What Does it Mean To Be Bisexual? - Questions from the Closet podcast episode S1 E4
Season 1 episode 4 of the "All Out In the Open” podcast (formerly “Questions from the Closet”) with hosts Ben Schilaty and Charlie Bird
“Recorded remotely from our actual closets! Ben and Charlie are joined by Vinnie Jones, a bisexual dancer and choreographer. Vinnie shares how she views her orientation and how being bisexual differs from being straight or gay.”
listen to the podcast (audio) here
Listen, Learn, and Love Podcast Episode 681
“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…”
“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.
Hear their story about being invited to the Ward Trunk-or-Treat in Herriman, Utah. This event, led to Dan and Ryan being curious about what attending church would be like. Dan shares the journey with health challenges his husband Ryan faced and the unwavering ward love and support they received in that time, including seven months of meals that were delivered while Ryan was in the hospital during 2020. Ryan passed away on July 25, 2021, and the ward continued to rally around them, fully participating in Ryan’s Celebration Of Life in the local ward building.
Dan talks about his loving Bishop who asked him to serve as the Ward Librarian and how it led to a full return to church activity. Dan talks about doing the Temple proxy work for Ryan (including baptizing their son for Ryan). Dan talks about his continued love for Ryan and how much he misses him and feels peace and hope for their ability to be together again”
The Stages of Coming Out - Questions from the Closet S1 E33
Charlie Bird and Ben Schilaty discuss the stages of coming out as LGBTQ - The Stages of Coming Out - Questions from the Closet S1 E33
Charlie Bird and Ben Schilaty discuss the stages of coming out as LGBTQ - The Stages of Coming Out - Questions from the Closet S1 E33
How to be an LGBTQ ally and also support church teachings Questions from the Closet podcast S1 E32
Charlie Bird and Ben Schilaty discuss how you can be an LGBTQ ally and also support church teachings - Questions from the Closet podcast S1 E32
Charlie Bird and Ben Schilaty discuss how you can be an LGBTQ ally and also support church teachings - Questions from the Closet podcast S1 E32
How Do I Navigate the Family Proclamation? Questions from the Closet Podcast S1 E21
Ben 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
Ben 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
How Do I Create Spaces of Belonging? Meghan Decker - QUESTIONS FROM THE CLOSET episode 20 S3
Author and speaker Meghan Decker joins Charlie Bird and Ben Schilaty as they discuss how to create spaces of belonging
Being an LGBTQ Family at Church with Allison Dayton - TINA GOSNEY PODCAST #73
“Allison Dayton, the founder of Lift + Love and I had a conversation about being an LGBTQ family in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It’s not an easy road we walk as we try to navigate our membership and the reality of our families“
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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