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.
How Can I Be Supportive as a Leader?
Ben and Charlie are joined by Rick Sorensen to discuss his experiences as a church leader and how you can support LGBTQ members.
1/30/2024 • 56 minutes, 3 seconds
What's it Like When a Kid Comes Out?
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.
1/23/2024 • 59 minutes, 32 seconds
What Are Gatherings?
Ben and Charlie are joined by Clare Dalton to discuss the importance of gathering together, and how you can start your own gathering.
12/19/2023 • 48 minutes, 37 seconds
What is Consent, and How can it Help Protect Against S.A.?
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.
12/12/2023 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 38 seconds
What If a Loved One Insists I Leave the Church?
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.
12/5/2023 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 1 second
How Come All the Allies are Middle Aged Moms?
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.
11/28/2023 • 54 minutes, 32 seconds
Bonus: Hot Takes on Thanksgiving
In this bonus episode Ben, Charlie, and Sound Guy Mike talk about their hot takes on Thanksgiving.
11/21/2023 • 15 minutes, 54 seconds
What are you Scared to Ask a Transgender Person?
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
11/14/2023 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 50 seconds
What If Staying Single Doesn't Feel Right Anymore?
In this episode, Ben and Charlie sit down to discuss life changes for Ben.
11/7/2023 • 1 hour, 26 minutes, 58 seconds
How Do I Foster a More Secure Relationship With God?
Ben and Charlie are joined by Tami Combs to discuss attachment theory, and how that can apply to your relationship with God.
10/31/2023 • 1 hour, 52 seconds
What If I Feel Like a Failure?
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.
10/24/2023 • 53 minutes, 12 seconds
How Do I Explain the Church's Stance on Homosexuality?
In this episode Ben and Charlie are joined by Kimberly Teitter to discuss how they explain the church's stance on homosexuality with others.
10/17/2023 • 54 minutes, 13 seconds
Do You Ever Feel Conflicted Paying Tithing?
In this episode, Charlie and Ben discuss how paying tithing can be a conflicting experience for LGBTQ individuals.
10/10/2023 • 35 minutes, 47 seconds
What do I do if listening to Conference hurts?
In this episode Charlie and Ben discuss their thoughts and feelings on general conference.
10/3/2023 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 43 seconds
Season 6 Opener - Live Event
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.
