Speaking With Joy

An interview with artist and illustrator Mariah Ziemer about her philosophy of doodling, being a happy artist, and her new children's book about the Australian outback. 

Enter into the story of the Passion through one of the greatest works of western music: Bach's Saint Matthew Passion.

Women, Art, Friendship... Three Phd students band together to create a devotional project to help people meditate through the season of Lent with beautiful art.

An hour of happy, wholesome distraction with Haley Stewart.

Why are murder mysteries so comforting? Boze Herrington and Joy Clarkson discuss the spiritual depths and dark delights of their favourite genre.

Listen into a mother daughter (Sally and Joy) Facetime about habits and havens of happiness, ways to keep your soul alive. 

A conversation with Karen Swallow Prior about the great moral philosopher of the 19th century: Jane Austen.

Coronavirus, medieval morality plays, and Harry Potter.

Meg, the daughter of two academic historians herself, is troubled by the unimaginative story told about women throughout history: that they were always oppressed, quiet, and un-influential until feminism arrived on the stage to set us all free.

Why does it matter to live a faithful life, to resist evil, when it costs everything and seems to accomplish nothing? This episode reviews A Hidden Life, by Terrence Malick.

Who were the women of the early church? What do they have to teach us about vocation, the Holy Spirit, and being transformed into the image of Christ?

Welcome back to a brand new season of Speaking with Joy! This episode sings the praises of Rich Mullins, an artist steeped in scripture, with a heart like an open wound, and eyes that saw glory in creation.

A Christmas chat with my dear Sally-Mama!

Christ comes as the ruling King, but he also comes as the gentle Shepherd. 

Mary is the first Christian, the first person in whom Christ dwelled. Her life and song teach us to bear Christ too.

Welcome to a special series on the season of advent. Sit in the dark, wait for the light, prepare for his coming.

How do we tell a good story with our lives? How do we sing a good song? Begin where you are. Grieve what you must. Do what you can. 

Can watching the sea lead us close to God? This was a question Welsh poet R.S. Thomas contemplated often in his poetry. In this episode Joy explores the poetry of R.S. Thomas with Shanti Daffern.

There is a wisdom to the season of winter. But how does one wile away the long winter evenings in Scotland? By telling stories, singing songs, and dancing reels. 

What heritage were you given? What legacy will you leave behind? These are the questions discussed in this episode.