The Open Table

The Open Table


Latest Episodes

Episode 21 – Season 1 finale with Tom Nethersole
December 05, 2024

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

Episode 20 – Sophie Jest
November 28, 2024

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

Episode 19 – Warren Pinto
November 14, 2024

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

Episode 18 – Lauren Rosewarne
November 07, 2024

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

Episode 17 – Josh Hernandez
October 31, 2024

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

Episode 16 – Aaron McDonnell
October 24, 2024

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

Episode 15 – James Hillier
October 17, 2024

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

Episode 14 – Scott Parker
October 10, 2024

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

Episode 13 – Rach Morrison
October 03, 2024

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

Episode 12 – Olivia Clark-Moffatt
September 26, 2024

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