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The Open Table

The Open Table


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Presented by Craig Brown
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The Open Table is a place of safety and expression of LGBTQIA+ spirituality. Many in the rainbow community are spiritual, and many have also come from religious backgrounds that have been harmful and exclusionary. If they aren’t from a ‘religious’ background, they have certainly experienced responses from institutional religions ranging from discomfort to rejection to hate. Host Craig Brown, has been working out how his faith aligns with the enormous life changes he has experienced, acknowledging his same sex attraction. He has long been a critic of the way institutional religion has become institutionalised instead of orientated around people and their inherent worth.  

 
 

PODCASTS

Episode 8- Season 3- Jony Berry

8 Sep 2025

Episode 8- Season 3- Jony Berry

Performing Arts, Personal Journals, Regional, Sexuality

️New Episode of The Open Table Podcast with Jony Berry We’re thrilled to welcome back @jonyberryofficial to @theopentable this episode ...

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https://joy.org.au/theopentable/wp-content/uploads/sites/558/2025/09/Jony-berry-Joy-Open-Table.mp3

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Episode 7- Season 3- Kristina Benton

1 Sep 2025

Episode 7- Season 3- Kristina Benton

Performing Arts, Personal Journals, Regional, Sexuality

On this episode of @theopentable we’re thrilled to welcome actor and composer @kristina.bent.on.destructionto the show. Kristina’s creative career spans stage, screen ...

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https://joy.org.au/theopentable/wp-content/uploads/sites/558/2025/09/kristina-Benton-JOY-94.9-2025_08_20-19-00-22.mp3

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Episode 6- Season 3- AFL

30 Aug 2025

Episode 6- Season 3- AFL

Personal Journals, Regional, Sexuality, Sports & Recreation

We’re getting sporty on @theopentable as we are joined by Chris and Brendan from @gayfl_aqfp. We take a closer look ...

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https://joy.org.au/theopentable/wp-content/uploads/sites/558/2025/08/pub-afl-JOY-94.9-2025_08_27-19-00-40.mp3

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Episode 5- Season 3-  Kate Mulholland

19 Aug 2025

Episode 5- Season 3- Kate Mulholland

Kids & Family, Performing Arts, Personal Journals, Regional, Sexuality

A self-described lesbian, Kate Mulholland is also a passionate social work student. She opens up about her fascinating journey — ...

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https://joy.org.au/theopentable/wp-content/uploads/sites/558/2025/08/pub-JOY-94.9-2025_08_13-19-01-36.mp3

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 48:40 — 66.8MB)

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Episode 4- Season 3-  Thorne Music

18 Aug 2025

Episode 4- Season 3- Thorne Music

Arts, Music, Performing Arts, Personal Journals

We’re excited to welcome @thorne_music to @theopentable this week. In this heartfelt and unapologetic conversation, Thorne shares what it means ...

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https://joy.org.au/theopentable/wp-content/uploads/sites/558/2025/08/pubJOY-94.9-2025_07_30-18-59-33.mp3

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 47:19 — 65.0MB)

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Episode 3- Season 3-  Maddie Q

27 Jul 2025

Episode 3- Season 3- Maddie Q

Christianity, Personal Journals, Religion & Spirituality, Society & Culture, Spirituality

What does it mean to grow up queer in the Middle East while holding onto your sense of self? Maddie ...

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https://joy.org.au/theopentable/wp-content/uploads/sites/558/2025/07/JOY-94.9-2025_07_23-18-58-56.mp3

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Episode 2- Season 3-  Jocelyn Bishop

19 Jul 2025

Episode 2- Season 3- Jocelyn Bishop

Arts, Comedy, Performing Arts, Religion & Spirituality, Society & Culture

This week, we welcome the incredible Jocelyn Bishop (@joss.bish), a standout voice in the community and co-host of @joy949’s The ...

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https://joy.org.au/theopentable/wp-content/uploads/sites/558/2025/07/pub-JOY-94.9-2025_07_16-19-01-17.mp3

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 42:10 — 57.9MB)

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Episode 1- Season 3-  Carmelo Costa

11 Jul 2025

Episode 1- Season 3- Carmelo Costa

Arts, Comedy, Performing Arts, Religion & Spirituality, Society & Culture

Season 3 of The Open Table is here! We’re thrilled to kick off the new season with the hilarious and heartfelt ...

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https://joy.org.au/theopentable/wp-content/uploads/sites/558/2025/07/pubJOY-94.9-2025_07_09-18-59-59.mp3

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Episode 19- Season 2 –  Double Deans

3 Jul 2025

Episode 19- Season 2 – Double Deans

Performing Arts, Society & Culture

Double the Deans, Double the Drama! If you're interested in LGBTQIA+ media, queer representation, drag culture, and Australian LGBTQ+ voices, this ...

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https://joy.org.au/theopentable/wp-content/uploads/sites/558/2025/07/PJOY-94.9-2025_07_02-18-59-54.mp3

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 44:38 — 61.3MB)

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Episode 18- Season 2 –  Sophie Jest

28 Jun 2025

Episode 18- Season 2 – Sophie Jest

Legal, Society & Culture

And Now for the Fine Print… Yes, it’s that part of the show where we get legal — but keep it ...

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https://joy.org.au/theopentable/wp-content/uploads/sites/558/2025/06/publish-the-open-table-sophie-jest-queer-lawyer-.mp3

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