About Us
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.
BEN SCHILATY
Welcome to the podcast! I'm an administrator and adjunct professor at Brigham Young University. I'm also a gay Latter-day Saint. I love cacti, puns, Cinnabons, and musicals. And I love talking about LGBTQ issues and trying to be funnier than Charlie. — Ben
CHARLIE BIRD
Glad you are here! I was Cosmo the Cougar at BYU. You may have seen my viral dance videos. I'm currently back at BYU pursuing a Masters degree in Social Work. I’m a gay Latter-day Saint who loves hiking, road trips, and doing backflips.
Religion & Spirituality Podcasts
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.
Season 2 Recap!
Ben and Charlie talk about their favorite episodes from Season 2 and announce a live event for next season's kickoff.
What is conversion therapy?
Ben and Charlie are joined by Dr. Steve Smith (he/him) who talks about what conversion therapy is and why he considers it a harmful practice.
What is it like to face Church discipline?
Ben and Charlie are joined by John Gustav-Wrathall and James Brinton who share their respective experiences facing Church discipline after marrying same-sex partners.
Is sexuality fluid?
Dr. Lisa Diamond (she/her) joins Ben and Charlie to share her research on sexual fluidity.
Do you think the Church will change?
Ben and Charlie discuss whether or not they expect changes in Church doctrine and policy regarding same-sex couples.
How do I recognize personal revelation?
Ben and Charlie are joined by Sarah Keller-Langford (she/her) for a discussion on how they recognize and receive personal revelation.
