The Open Table

Episode 21 – Season 1 finale with Tom Nethersole

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 07:00:45 +0000

Musician and content creator Tom Nethersole joins Craig and Ethan to reflect on Season 1 of JOY’s The Open Table.

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Episode 20 – Sophie Jest

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Punk music artist and lawyer, Sophie Jest, talks about growing up as a practicing Mormon in Queensland, her family and queer identity.

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Episode 19 – Warren Pinto

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 07:00:46 +0000

Warren Pinto talks about growing up in Canada, his Catholic faith and his experiences since moving to Australia.

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Episode 18 – Lauren Rosewarne

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 07:00:02 +0000

Associate Professor in Public Policy, Social and Political Sciences, talks about the results and implications of Donald Trump’s re-election as the President of the United States of America.

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Episode 17 – Josh Hernandez

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 07:00:14 +0000

JOY’s Operations and Administration Coordinator, Josh Hernandez, talks about his Catholic upbringing, spiritual journey and evolving philosophy on life.

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Episode 16 – Aaron McDonnell

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 07:00:42 +0000

Celebrant Aaron McDonnell talks about his Catholic faith and the challenges of coming out to the queer community as Catholic.

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Episode 15 – James Hillier

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 07:00:43 +0000

Designer and artist James Hillier (Nordacious) discusses his Pentecostal background and how he emerged from it.

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Episode 14 – Scott Parker

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 07:00:06 +0000

Ex-Hillsong musician Scott Parker (Hillsong Boy) talks about leaving Australia’s most prominent church.

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Episode 13 – Rach Morrison

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 08:00:11 +0000

Former JOY Breakfast host, Rach Morrison, talks about her Baptist upbringing, family and queer identity.

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Episode 12 – Olivia Clark-Moffatt

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 08:00:11 +0000

Philanthropy Advisor, Olivia Clark-Moffatt, talks about her bisexuality, growing up an atheist, being a former Anglican priest and discovering her self-developed faith.

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Episode 11 – Jony Berry (Part 2)

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 08:00:08 +0000

Mr Universe 2024, Jony Berry, returns to the Open Table and talks about his pride in being an Indigenous queer person and issues that affect First Nations people.

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Episode 10 – “Lara”

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 08:00:42 +0000

“Lara”, who identifies as a Syrian Orthodox Queer woman, talks about emigrating to Australia as a child and navigating her faith and sexuality.

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Episode 9 – Jony Berry (Part 1)

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 08:00:08 +0000

Mr Universe 2024, Jony Berry, talks about his pride in being an Indigenous queer Tasmanian, spirituality, advocacy work and being a survivor of child sexual abuse.

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Episode 8 – Sameer Mane

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 08:00:03 +0000

JOY Newsreader, Sameer Mane, talks to Craig about growing up in India, Hinduism and moving to Australia.

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Episode 7 – Tom Nethersole

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 08:00:58 +0000

Musician and content creator, Tom Nethersole, talks to Craig about his relationships, grief and songwriting inspirations.

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Episode 6 – Basim (Bas) Kerbage

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 08:00:03 +0000

Founder of Queer Arabs Australia, Bas Kerbage, talks about his life and his LGBTQIA+ and human rights activism.

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Episode 5 – Dave Samuel

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 08:00:02 +0000

JOY Strictly Soundtracks Presenter, Dave Samuel, talks about growing up in a progressive Jewish family and multi-gender sexuality.

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Episode 4 – Avril Hannah-Jones

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 08:00:11 +0000

Rev. Dr Avril Hannah-Jones talks to Craig about the acceptance and love from her family and the Uniting Church.

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Episode 3 – Demetra Giannakopoulos

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 08:00:48 +0000

JOY Radio Presenter, Demetra Giannakopoulos, who identifies as a Lesbian, talks about her Greek Orthodox faith and upbringing.

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Episode 2 – Brian Macallan

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 08:00:32 +0000

Ministry Leader at Heartwell Church, Brian Macallan, talks about his journey of faith, love and inclusion.

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Episode 1 – Craig Brown

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 08:00:22 +0000

Host Craig Brown shares his story of faith, family and sexuality with former JOY Breakfast presenter Rach Morrison.

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