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The Open Table

The Open Table


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Presented by Craig Brown
Email theopentable@joy.org.au

 

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 18 – Lauren Rosewarne

7 Nov 2024

Episode 18 – Lauren Rosewarne

Government & Organisations, News & Politics, Sexuality, Society & Culture

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

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https://joy.org.au/theopentable/wp-content/uploads/sites/558/2024/11/The_Open_Table_07.11.2024.mp3

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Episode 17 – Josh Hernandez

31 Oct 2024

Episode 17 – Josh Hernandez

Education, Kids & Family, Personal Journals, Philosophy, Religion & Spirituality, Sexuality, Spirituality

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

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https://joy.org.au/theopentable/wp-content/uploads/sites/558/2024/10/The_Open_Table_31.10.2024.mp3

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 35:23 — 48.6MB)

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Episode 16 – Aaron McDonnell

24 Oct 2024

Episode 16 – Aaron McDonnell

Personal Journals, Philosophy, Religion & Spirituality, Sexuality, Society & Culture

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

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https://joy.org.au/theopentable/wp-content/uploads/sites/558/2024/10/The_Open_Table_25.10.2024.mp3

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 37:13 — 51.1MB)

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Episode 15 – James Hillier

17 Oct 2024

Episode 15 – James Hillier

Arts, Kids & Family, Personal Journals, Religion & Spirituality, Sexuality

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

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https://joy.org.au/theopentable/wp-content/uploads/sites/558/2024/10/The_Open_Table_17.10.2024.mp3

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 32:13 — 44.2MB)

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Episode 14 – Scott Parker

10 Oct 2024

Episode 14 – Scott Parker

Kids & Family, News & Politics, Performing Arts, Personal Journals, Religion & Spirituality, Sexuality

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

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https://joy.org.au/theopentable/wp-content/uploads/sites/558/2024/10/The_Open_Table_10.10.2024.mp3

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 36:59 — 50.8MB)

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Episode 13 – Rach Morrison

3 Oct 2024

Episode 13 – Rach Morrison

Kids & Family, Personal Journals, Philosophy, Religion & Spirituality, Sexuality, Spirituality

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

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https://joy.org.au/theopentable/wp-content/uploads/sites/558/2024/10/The_Open_Table_03.10.2024.mp3

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 34:05 — 46.8MB)

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Episode 12 – Olivia Clark-Moffatt

26 Sep 2024

Episode 12 – Olivia Clark-Moffatt

Careers, Christianity, Higher Education, Kids & Family, Personal Journals, Philosophy, Religion & Spirituality, Sexuality, Spirituality

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

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https://joy.org.au/theopentable/wp-content/uploads/sites/558/2024/09/The_Open_Table_26.09.2024.mp3

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 31:22 — 43.1MB)

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Episode 11 – Jony Berry (Part 2)

19 Sep 2024

Episode 11 – Jony Berry (Part 2)

News & Politics, Personal Journals, Sexuality, Spirituality

Mr Universe 2024, Jony Berry, returns to the Open Table and talks about his pride in being an Indigenous queer ...

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https://joy.org.au/theopentable/wp-content/uploads/sites/558/2024/09/The_Open_Table_19.09.2024.mp3

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 36:22 — 49.9MB)

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Episode 10 – “Lara”

12 Sep 2024

Episode 10 – “Lara”

Kids & Family, News & Politics, Personal Journals, Religion & Spirituality, Sexuality

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

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https://joy.org.au/theopentable/wp-content/uploads/sites/558/2024/09/The_Open_Table_12.09.2024.mp3

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Episode 9 – Jony Berry (Part 1)

5 Sep 2024

Episode 9 – Jony Berry (Part 1)

Fashion & Beauty, Kids & Family, Personal Journals, Sexuality, Spirituality

Mr Universe 2024, Jony Berry, talks about his pride in being an Indigenous queer Tasmanian, spirituality, advocacy work and being ...

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https://joy.org.au/theopentable/wp-content/uploads/sites/558/2024/09/The_Open_Table_05.09.2024.mp3

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