The Open Table https://joy.org.au/theopentable/ The Open Table will be a show that allows a wide-ranging LGBTQIA+ conversation around spirituality. Fri, 15 Nov 2024 05:30:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 The Open Table will be a show that allows a wide-ranging LGBTQIA+ conversation around spirituality. JOY 94.9 - Rainbow Community Podcasts for our LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Communities false episodic JOY 94.9 - Rainbow Community Podcasts for our LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Communities ppc@joy.org.au JOY Melbourne Inc. All Music and Lyrics reproduced in this podcast are licensed for use through APRA-AMCOS and/or PPCA and/or directly with artists JOY Melbourne Inc. All Music and Lyrics reproduced in this podcast are licensed for use through APRA-AMCOS and/or PPCA and/or directly with artists podcast The Open Table will be a show that allows a wide-ranging LGBTQIA+ conversation around spirituality. The Open Table https://joy.org.au/theopentable/wp-content/uploads/sites/558/2024/07/Podcast-Cover-The-Open-Table.png https://joy.org.au/theopentable Melbourne, Victoria Melbourne, Victoria Weekly Support this Podcast. Donate to JOY! Support this Podcast. Donate to JOY! b1610822-08ff-5559-a51f-be4ba5f5f1c5 Episode 19 – Warren Pinto https://joy.org.au/theopentable/2024/11/14/episode-19-warren-pinto/ Thu, 14 Nov 2024 07:00:46 +0000 https://joy.org.au/theopentable/?p=129 <p>Warren Pinto talks about growing up in Canada, his Catholic faith and his experiences since moving to Australia.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/theopentable/2024/11/14/episode-19-warren-pinto/">Episode 19 – Warren Pinto</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/theopentable">The Open Table</a>.</p> Warren Pinto talks about growing up in Canada, his Catholic faith and his experiences since moving to Australia.

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]]> Warren Pinto talks about growing up in Canada, his Catholic faith and his experiences since moving to Australia. ]]> latham.smith full false 37:28 Episode 18 – Lauren Rosewarne https://joy.org.au/theopentable/2024/11/07/episode-18-lauren-rosewarne/ Thu, 07 Nov 2024 07:00:02 +0000 https://joy.org.au/theopentable/?p=125 <p>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.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/theopentable/2024/11/07/episode-18-lauren-rosewarne/">Episode 18 – Lauren Rosewarne</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/theopentable">The Open Table</a>.</p> 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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]]> 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. ]]> latham.smith full false 40:23 Episode 17 – Josh Hernandez https://joy.org.au/theopentable/2024/10/31/episode-17-josh-hernandez/ Thu, 31 Oct 2024 07:00:14 +0000 https://joy.org.au/theopentable/?p=119 <p>JOY’s Operations and Administration Coordinator, Josh Hernandez, talks about his Catholic upbringing, spiritual journey and evolving philosophy on life.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/theopentable/2024/10/31/episode-17-josh-hernandez/">Episode 17 – Josh Hernandez</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/theopentable">The Open Table</a>.</p> JOY’s Operations and Administration Coordinator, Josh Hernandez, talks about his Catholic upbringing, spiritual journey and evolving philosophy on life.

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]]> JOY’s Operations and Administration Coordinator, Josh Hernandez, talks about his Catholic upbringing, spiritual journey and evolving philosophy on life. ]]> latham.smith full false 35:23 Episode 16 – Aaron McDonnell https://joy.org.au/theopentable/2024/10/24/episode-16-aaron-mcdonnell/ Thu, 24 Oct 2024 07:00:42 +0000 https://joy.org.au/theopentable/?p=115 <p>Celebrant Aaron McDonnell talks about his Catholic faith and the challenges of coming out to the queer community as Catholic.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/theopentable/2024/10/24/episode-16-aaron-mcdonnell/">Episode 16 – Aaron McDonnell</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/theopentable">The Open Table</a>.</p> Celebrant Aaron McDonnell talks about his Catholic faith and the challenges of coming out to the queer community as Catholic.

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]]> Celebrant Aaron McDonnell talks about his Catholic faith and the challenges of coming out to the queer community as Catholic. ]]> latham.smith full false 37:13 Episode 15 – James Hillier https://joy.org.au/theopentable/2024/10/17/episode-15-james-hillier/ Thu, 17 Oct 2024 07:00:43 +0000 https://joy.org.au/theopentable/?p=110 <p>Designer and artist James Hillier (Nordacious) discusses his Pentecostal background and how he emerged from it.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/theopentable/2024/10/17/episode-15-james-hillier/">Episode 15 – James Hillier</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/theopentable">The Open Table</a>.</p> Designer and artist James Hillier (Nordacious) discusses his Pentecostal background and how he emerged from it.

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]]> Designer and artist James Hillier (Nordacious) discusses his Pentecostal background and how he emerged from it. ]]> latham.smith full false 32:13 Episode 14 – Scott Parker https://joy.org.au/theopentable/2024/10/10/episode-14-james-hillier/ Thu, 10 Oct 2024 07:00:06 +0000 https://joy.org.au/theopentable/?p=103 <p>Ex-Hillsong musician Scott Parker (Hillsong Boy) talks about leaving Australia’s most prominent church.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/theopentable/2024/10/10/episode-14-james-hillier/">Episode 14 – Scott Parker</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/theopentable">The Open Table</a>.</p> Ex-Hillsong musician Scott Parker (Hillsong Boy) talks about leaving Australia’s most prominent church.

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]]> Ex-Hillsong musician Scott Parker (Hillsong Boy) talks about leaving Australia’s most prominent church. ]]> latham.smith full false 36:59 Episode 13 – Rach Morrison https://joy.org.au/theopentable/2024/10/03/episode-13-rach-morrison/ Thu, 03 Oct 2024 08:00:11 +0000 https://joy.org.au/theopentable/?p=97 <p>Former JOY Breakfast host, Rach Morrison, talks about her Baptist upbringing, family and queer identity.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/theopentable/2024/10/03/episode-13-rach-morrison/">Episode 13 – Rach Morrison</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/theopentable">The Open Table</a>.</p> Former JOY Breakfast host, Rach Morrison, talks about her Baptist upbringing, family and queer identity.

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]]> Former JOY Breakfast host, Rach Morrison, talks about her Baptist upbringing, family and queer identity. ]]> latham.smith full false 34:05 Episode 12 – Olivia Clark-Moffatt https://joy.org.au/theopentable/2024/09/26/episode-12-olivia-clark-moffatt/ Thu, 26 Sep 2024 08:00:11 +0000 https://joy.org.au/theopentable/?p=93 <p>Philanthropy Advisor, Olivia Clark-Moffatt, talks about her bisexuality, growing up an atheist, being a former Anglican priest and discovering her self-developed faith.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/theopentable/2024/09/26/episode-12-olivia-clark-moffatt/">Episode 12 – Olivia Clark-Moffatt</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/theopentable">The Open Table</a>.</p> 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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]]> Philanthropy Advisor, Olivia Clark-Moffatt, talks about her bisexuality, growing up an atheist, being a former Anglican priest and discovering her self-developed faith. ]]> latham.smith full false 31:22 Episode 11 – Jony Berry (Part 2) https://joy.org.au/theopentable/2024/09/19/episode-11-jony-berry-part-2/ Thu, 19 Sep 2024 08:00:08 +0000 https://joy.org.au/theopentable/?p=79 <p>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.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/theopentable/2024/09/19/episode-11-jony-berry-part-2/">Episode 11 – Jony Berry (Part 2)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/theopentable">The Open Table</a>.</p> 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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]]> 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. ]]> latham.smith full false 36:22 Episode 10 – “Lara” https://joy.org.au/theopentable/2024/09/12/episode-10-lara/ Thu, 12 Sep 2024 08:00:42 +0000 https://joy.org.au/theopentable/?p=74 <p>“Lara”, who identifies as a Syrian Orthodox Queer woman, talks about emigrating to Australia as a child and navigating her faith and sexuality.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/theopentable/2024/09/12/episode-10-lara/">Episode 10 – “Lara”</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/theopentable">The Open Table</a>.</p> “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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]]> “Lara”, who identifies as a Syrian Orthodox Queer woman, talks about emigrating to Australia as a child and navigating her faith and sexuality. ]]> latham.smith full false 32:10 Episode 9 – Jony Berry (Part 1) https://joy.org.au/theopentable/2024/09/05/episode-9-jony-berry/ Thu, 05 Sep 2024 08:00:08 +0000 https://joy.org.au/theopentable/?p=67 <p>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.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/theopentable/2024/09/05/episode-9-jony-berry/">Episode 9 – Jony Berry (Part 1)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/theopentable">The Open Table</a>.</p> 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. ]]> latham.smith full false 31:24 Episode 8 – Sameer Mane https://joy.org.au/theopentable/2024/08/29/episode-8-sameer-mane/ Thu, 29 Aug 2024 08:00:03 +0000 https://joy.org.au/theopentable/?p=63 <p>JOY Newsreader, Sameer Mane, talks to Craig about growing up in India, Hinduism and moving to Australia.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/theopentable/2024/08/29/episode-8-sameer-mane/">Episode 8 – Sameer Mane</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/theopentable">The Open Table</a>.</p> JOY Newsreader, Sameer Mane, talks to Craig about growing up in India, Hinduism and moving to Australia. ]]> latham.smith full false 28:37 Episode 7 – Tom Nethersole https://joy.org.au/theopentable/2024/08/22/episode-7-tom-nethersole/ Thu, 22 Aug 2024 08:00:58 +0000 https://joy.org.au/theopentable/?p=58 <p>Musician and content creator, Tom Nethersole, talks to Craig about his relationships, grief and songwriting inspirations.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/theopentable/2024/08/22/episode-7-tom-nethersole/">Episode 7 – Tom Nethersole</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/theopentable">The Open Table</a>.</p> Musician and content creator, Tom Nethersole, talks to Craig about his relationships, grief and songwriting inspirations. ]]> latham.smith full false 35:15 Episode 6 – Basim (Bas) Kerbage https://joy.org.au/theopentable/2024/08/15/episode-6-basim-bas-kerbage/ Thu, 15 Aug 2024 08:00:03 +0000 https://joy.org.au/theopentable/?p=54 <p>Founder of Queer Arabs Australia, Bas Kerbage, talks about his life and his LGBTQIA+ and human rights activism.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/theopentable/2024/08/15/episode-6-basim-bas-kerbage/">Episode 6 – Basim (Bas) Kerbage</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/theopentable">The Open Table</a>.</p> Founder of Queer Arabs Australia, Bas Kerbage, talks about his life and his LGBTQIA+ and human rights activism. ]]> latham.smith full false 31:21 Episode 5 – Dave Samuel https://joy.org.au/theopentable/2024/08/08/episode-5-dave-samuel/ Thu, 08 Aug 2024 08:00:02 +0000 https://joy.org.au/theopentable/?p=46 <p>JOY Strictly Soundtracks Presenter, Dave Samuel, talks about growing up in a progressive Jewish family and multi-gender sexuality.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/theopentable/2024/08/08/episode-5-dave-samuel/">Episode 5 – Dave Samuel</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/theopentable">The Open Table</a>.</p> JOY Strictly Soundtracks Presenter, Dave Samuel, talks about growing up in a progressive Jewish family and multi-gender sexuality. ]]> latham.smith full false 30:24 Episode 4 – Avril Hannah-Jones https://joy.org.au/theopentable/2024/08/01/episode-4-avril-hannah-jones/ Thu, 01 Aug 2024 08:00:11 +0000 https://joy.org.au/theopentable/?p=40 <p>Rev. Dr Avril Hannah-Jones talks to Craig about the acceptance and love from her family and the Uniting Church.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/theopentable/2024/08/01/episode-4-avril-hannah-jones/">Episode 4 – Avril Hannah-Jones</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/theopentable">The Open Table</a>.</p> Rev. Dr Avril Hannah-Jones talks to Craig about the acceptance and love from her family and the Uniting Church. ]]> latham.smith full false 30:38 Episode 3 – Demetra Giannakopoulos https://joy.org.au/theopentable/2024/07/25/episode-3-demetra-giannakopoulos/ Thu, 25 Jul 2024 08:00:48 +0000 https://joy.org.au/theopentable/?p=33 <p>JOY Radio Presenter, Demetra Giannakopoulos, who identifies as a Lesbian, talks about her Greek Orthodox faith and upbringing.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/theopentable/2024/07/25/episode-3-demetra-giannakopoulos/">Episode 3 – Demetra Giannakopoulos</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/theopentable">The Open Table</a>.</p> JOY Radio Presenter, Demetra Giannakopoulos, who identifies as a Lesbian, talks about her Greek Orthodox faith and upbringing. ]]> latham.smith full false 31:08 Episode 2 – Brian Macallan https://joy.org.au/theopentable/2024/07/18/episode-2-brian-macallan/ Thu, 18 Jul 2024 08:00:32 +0000 https://joy.org.au/theopentable/?p=26 <p>Ministry Leader at Heartwell Church, Brian Macallan, talks about his journey of faith, love and inclusion.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/theopentable/2024/07/18/episode-2-brian-macallan/">Episode 2 – Brian Macallan</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/theopentable">The Open Table</a>.</p> Ministry Leader at Heartwell Church, Brian Macallan, talks about his journey of faith, love and inclusion. ]]> latham.smith full false 36:49 Episode 1 – Craig Brown https://joy.org.au/theopentable/2024/07/11/episode-1-craig-brown/ Thu, 11 Jul 2024 08:00:22 +0000 https://joy.org.au/theopentable/?p=16 <p>Host Craig Brown shares his story of faith, family and sexuality with former JOY Breakfast presenter Rach Morrison.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/theopentable/2024/07/11/episode-1-craig-brown/">Episode 1 – Craig Brown</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/theopentable">The Open Table</a>.</p> Host Craig Brown shares his story of faith, family and sexuality with former JOY Breakfast presenter Rach Morrison. ]]> latham.smith full false 38:42