Saints Unscripted
Saints Unscripted
Saints Unscripted
Faithful & Gay: Ben Schilaty’s experience as an active Latter-day Saint
36 minutes Posted Aug 15, 2024 at 4:41 pm.
Introduction
Praying, fasting, hoping to be straight
Coming out at age 30, educational background, purpose
Diverse experiences and stages in the LGBTQ community
When people leave the Church
Is the only path celibacy?
Experience realizing the unfairness
Live NOW
Honoring people in their faith
The most unkind comments
Fear and negative comments from others
When people know better, they do better
Sit with people where they are
Feeling heard and seen
Why Ben chooses to stay active; feeling called to stay
Sabrina's experience
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Show notes
Ben Schilaty, an incredible author and therapist, joins us to share profound insights surrounding his journey as a gay member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He talks about his experience coming out, his initial thoughts and decisions, his determination to stay active in the Church, and why he chooses to stay active today. Ben is one of the most mature, thoughtful, and witty people we have had on the channel -- this episode is a must-watch!
Thanks for joining us, Ben!
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