Why I Call Myself Gay – Ben Schilaty
Dr. Ben Schilaty a clinical social worker and professor of social work at Utah Valley University, specializing in therapy for LGBTQ clients and their families. He is the author of the award-winning book "A Walk In My Shoes: Questions I am Often Asked as a Gay Latter-day Saint" and co-hosts the podcast "Questions from the Closet." A multilingual professional speaking Spanish and Portuguese, Dr. Schilaty has lived and worked in Mexico, Bolivia, Peru, and Portugal. He is also the cofounder of the Gather Conference, which provides Christ-centered support to LGBTQ Latter-day Saints and their loved ones. We want a link to this blog post in the show notes, and perhaps a link to his podcast. Here is the blog link:https://www.benschilaty.com/post/i-worked-at-byu-as-an-openly-gay-administrator Here is the podcast link:https://alloutintheopen.org/about
26 Feb 59min
2/22 – President Oaks Sits Down for an Easter Chat
22 Feb 1h 6min
2/15 – Bryan “Joseph Smith” Johnson
Hosts: Kurt Francom & Jeff Gasser Links: Mormonland Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7iLNbTEmVnk1nHpwW5Yqq2?go=1&sp_cid=cf1c49915253829a9149b8f3e65fee90&utm_source=embed_player_p&utm_medium=desktop&nd=1&dlsi=b0ca7ad6b8c54356 https://ksltv.com/religion/salt-lake-temple-to-hold-open-house-in-2027/739491/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIcSqBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHYKCQRVuSe9cEbNkRFxOOIpip4bklmaHwi9FofbZk5WGH_PYQ9ZGZaqB9g_aem_aWuDqTDBl4nBJV9mr_0ZXw https://x.com/NelsonRussellM/status/1890415720149782842?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1890415720149782842%7Ctwgr%5E589f48282aa57671cdb82059b1b5e0c191f7c44d%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fksltv.com%2Freligion%2Fsalt-lake-temple-to-hold-open-house-in-2027%2F739491%2F&prefetchTimestamp=1739571881279&mx=2 https://x.com/BednarDavidA/status/1888603763264647170 https://www.deseret.com/sports/2025/02/11/kellen-moore-named-new-orleans-saints-head-coach/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIbpAlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHazJp924sYUK7aR9JF9D-w0oP5pOveNv743h5i5SRAQblD1fE8sC9kSToA_aem_K6O_omjBQNuH-3Tjc8p-Tg https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/fifteen-new-hymns-available-to-use-in-church-and-at-home https://religionunplugged.com/news/2025/2/4/bryan-johnson-says-he-wants-to-live-forever-what-does-he-really-want?fbclid=IwY2xjawIXkjpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHcrk91q75iserZq4G7iqdy2C2wPhhco9bwMZVSe4RRQF08A8AnvfK5E9Cw_aem_dW5rqO4q6OgZnkiXaTpfQQ https://www.deseret.com/utah/2025/02/08/mweg-day-at-the-capitol-2025/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIXlLNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHU0vg5Oh5Ih59aFOVBPPuZqfjFDZleNDo5EQEksaDrLytgX0uQglNtFVjA_aem_e3qMmYWpFVcp5RB9lh-uoQ https://www.mormonwomenforethicalgovernment.org/ https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2025/01/30/church-statement-principles-guidelines-immigration-law-love-family/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/02/08/boy-scouts-name-change-scouting-america/78087597007/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIXkiBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHXY_rMjPOAKSQqvYJfppe2TQWbw25xtaEOP6c2LeV2_YZgIPnXgspu9RYg_aem_2LQ5iCi4Lf5K9RWyx318WQ https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/02/08/boy-scouts-of-america-celebrate-115th-birthday/78298452007/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/05/07/boy-scouts-of-america-name-change/73599643007/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/investigations/2022/07/29/judge-oks-boy-scouts-bankruptcy-plan-issues-remain-sexual-abuse/9584367002/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/investigations/2020/10/23/boy-scouts-sex-abuse-claims-may-grow-tens-thousands/3718751001/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2018/05/02/boy-scouts-scouts-bsa-girls-joining-cub-scouts/572036002/ https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/president-freeman-japan https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/reenactment-walk-to-mississippi-river-honors-nauvoo-pioneers https://www.thechurchnews.com/almanac/temples/nauvoo-illinois/ https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/sundance-camille-n-johnson-humanitarian-leadership https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/relief-society-global-effort-health-well-being-women-children Taysom Hill Interview: https://youtu.be/31Wpdpuuvdg?si=EBfrzozFmzqK7A3F
15 Feb 1h 6min
2/8 – Ministering Interviews = GUILT!
Stories: Sunday School is alive and Well https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2025/02/04/sunday-school-general-presidency- launches-worldwide-social-media-accounts/ Andy Reid throwing down his favorite trilogy https://www.deseret.com/sports/2025/02/03/andy-reid-favorite-book-trilogy-scriptures-book-of- mormon/ Elder Duncan shares an inspiring message https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/ Religious Freedom Summitt https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2025/02/05/elder-ulisses-soares-religious-freedom- summit-protect-human-rights/ Some international service in Peru https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2025/02/06/members-in-peru-reflect-saviors-love- and-service/ International child nutrition efforts https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2025/02/04/guatemala-member-focused-child- nutrition-efforts/ Service and social inclusion in south America https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2025/02/03/argentina-peru-church-efforts-promote- social-inclusion-accessibility-south-america/ YouTuber builds off-road wheel chairs https://universe.byu.edu/metro/utah-based-youtuber-and-his-wife-bring-hope-again-through-affordable- off-road-wheelchair-company The new PROvo? https://universe.byu.edu/sports/kanon-catchings-v-j-edgecombe-and-conor-mcgregor-the-stars-showed- out-in-byus-win-over-baylor She spins A LOT https://universe.byu.edu/sports/cougarettes-turning-prodigy-brynlee-ruoti The Dancing Dad. https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/latter-day-saint-dancing-dad-has-millions-of-followers- on-social-media Ministering Interviews, love them, hate them? https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/how-to-conduct-prepare-for-and-make-the-most-out-of- ministering-interviews MBB: Former Bishop alleged to have behaved badley https://www.abc4.com/news/wasatch-front/former-lds-bishop-charged-with-sexual-assault-of-16- year-old-girl/
8 Feb 1h 5min
2/1 – Mormon Cooking & Mormon Crickets
Stories: https://isaacbingwright.substack.com/p/q-and-a-with-jon-heder Church issues statement on immigration https://www.deseret.com/faith/2025/01/30/church-statement-on-immigration-policy Church scores a “win” on Huntsman tithing lawsuit https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/01/31/alert-lds-church-prevails-federal/ Update on CA Wildfires https://www.thechurchnews.com/members/2025/01/27/southern-california-fires-church-donations-ministering/ Texas Temple Update https://www.deseret.com/faith/2025/01/27/church-fairview-town-mckinney-texas-temple-rluipa/ New lawsuit against the Church https://buildingsaltlake.com/udot-files-eminent-domain-suit-against-lds-church-for-1800-n-widening-in-clinton Be Good Stewarts of the Earth https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/churchs-environmental-sustainability-efforts-show-love-for-earth-and-gods-children? Mormon Cricket getting a new name https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/01/29/mormon-cricket-that-name-just-has/ Ben Speaks https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/01/24/byu-will-never-back-away-its/ Real Housewives of SLC, Jack Barlow update https://www.bravotv.com/the-daily-dish/lisa-barlow-son-jack-mormon-mission-health-update These stories if we have time…. YouTuber builds off-road wheel chairs https://universe.byu.edu/metro/utah-based-youtuber-and-his-wife-bring-hope-again-through-affordable-off-road-wheelchair-company The new PROvo? https://universe.byu.edu/sports/kanon-catchings-v-j-edgecombe-and-conor-mcgregor-the-stars-showed-out-in-byus-win-over-baylor She spins A LOT https://universe.byu.edu/sports/cougarettes-turning-prodigy-brynlee-ruoti The Dancing Dad. https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/latter-day-saint-dancing-dad-has-millions-of-followers-on-social-media Ministering Interviews, love them, hate them? https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/how-to-conduct-prepare-for-and-make-the-most-out-of-ministering-interviews
1 Feb 1h 4min
Churches Who Serve Their Community | Rebecca Glazier
Link to Rebecca Glazier's Book: https://amzn.to/4h5Xe7G
29 Jan 43min
1/25 – When Historical Fiction Does Harm
25 Jan 1h 2min
1/18 – Brigham is Under the Bus Again?
Links: Why I returned to teach at BYU Teaching at BYU gives us freedom we would not have at other universities LA Temple Currently Safe from Wildfire - Missionaries Moved Church makes buildings available for shelter, provides aid as California fires destroy member homes Statement from LA Stake President How BYU Animation Students Find Success While Relying on Their Faith On front lines of Trump's impending trade war, an 'unflappable' Latter-day Saint Thousands Gather to Package 1 Million Meals for Utah Food Bank FamilySearch Supports Community Project to Honor Women, Stories of the 'Six-Triple-Eight' WWII Battalion What to expect at FSY in 2025 Open House and Dedication Announced for Nairobi Kenya Temple and Belgium Temple image released Sunday School President Paul V. Johnson Announces BYU–Pathway Resource Center in Philippines Emotional First Aid Kits Support Spain Flood Survivors Real Mormonism
18 Jan 1h 5min
