“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…”
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Ben Schilaty and Charlie Bird discuss how LGBTQ people fit into the Plan of Salvation. Season 1 Episode 34
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Charlie Bird and Ben Schilaty discuss the stages of coming out as LGBTQ - The Stages of Coming Out - Questions from the Closet S1 E33
Read MoreCan I Date? Questions from the Closet Podcast S1 E42
In 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 MoreShould I Go on a Mission? Questions from the Closet podcast Episode S1 E25
Ben Schilaty and Charlie Bird discuss - Should I Go on a Mission? Questions from the Closet Episode S1 E25
Read MoreHow 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
Read MoreHow 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
Read MoreFinding Support for Trans/Non-Binary Parenting - Episode #17
How to find support as the parent of a transgender or non-binary child, with special guest Anita Ervin.
Read MoreIs This Just a Phase? Episode #35
Is This Just a Phase? - Lift+Love Conversations Podcast Episode 35
When we talk to mom's of children who just came out - this is the number one question: “Is this just a phase or a trend?” In this episode we talk with Dr. Lacey Bagley, who gives us some great tips on how to parent and help your LGTBQ child as they explore their identity.
Read MoreIs There a Place For Me In The Church? - Questions from the Closet
Ben, 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 More"Turns Out I Married A Gay Man" Lift+Love Podcast Episode #36
Jenie 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 MoreAuthenticity & Self-Acceptance - Dr Jennifer Finalyson Fife with Sadi Rogers
In 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.
Read MoreParenting in the Wilderness - Episode #23
Parenting can often feel lonely and defeating - similar to being lost in the wilderness. In this episode, Jenie and Allison breakdown the story in Nephi 16 and share ideas for how to handle your personal "bow-breaking" moments as an LGBTQ family.
Read MoreHow Do I Stay? - Episode #22
For families of LGBTQ children church can be a painful place. Sometimes it is hard to find the right balance of supporting your child and finding safety in your church community. Allison and Jenie talk about three tools that helps them deal with the dissonance and how they make church a healthy place where their faith can continue to thrive.
Read MoreWhen A Talk Hurts - Episode #49
Have you ever listened to a talk (in church or during General Conference) that everybody seems to love, but you are left with feeling less hope and more fear? Allison and Jenie discuss how to process and find peace. LGBTQ Church of Jesus Latter-day Saints LDS Mormon Gay Trans Bi
Read MoreLGBTQ-Path Survival Tips - Episode #24
Allison and Jenie discuss how they stay in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as LGBTQ families. When your child comes out, it can feel like you are a new path to the Savior and it can sometimes feel like a lonely path. In order to thrive on this new path, you need a survival pack. They teach you 3 tools that will help you not just survive that new trail, but thrive on it.
Read MoreCan I Support My LGBTQ Child and Still Hold a Temple Recommend? Episode #15
“Can I support my LGBTQ child and still hold a temple recommend?” We tackle this pain-point head-on and arm you with quotes from apostles, handbook references, and stake president's views on how you can do both.
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