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Two Benedictions

Two Benedictions

Joy ClarksonAugust 15, 2019Comment

God's Mirth — Finale

God's Mirth — Finale

Joy ClarksonAugust 12, 2019 Comment

Bless, Broken, Given — Featuring Glenn Packiam

Bless, Broken, Given — Featuring Glenn Packiam

Joy ClarksonAugust 6, 2019 Comment

The Romance of Orthodoxy

The Romance of Orthodoxy

Joy ClarksonAugust 5, 2019Comment

The Eternal Revolution!

The Eternal Revolution!

Joy ClarksonJuly 30, 2019Comment

Reading with Joy — The Paradoxes of Christianity

Reading with Joy — The Paradoxes of Christianity

Joy ClarksonJuly 23, 2019Comment

Speaking with Joy — EVENTS!

Speaking with Joy — EVENTS!

Joy ClarksonJuly 19, 2019 Comment

Welcome to my summer book club, friends! If you’re just joining us now, let me catch you up. This summer we’re reading Orthodoxy by G.K. Chesterton, and this week we’re on chapter five, “The Flag of the World.” This book is a collection of essays in which Chesterton, a socialist journalist, essayist, and mystery novelist at the turn of the twentieth century, explains how he came to believe in the Christian faith. It is a raucous intellectual adventure, an intellectual and spiritual autobiography which combines the style of Augustine’s Confessions with postmodern pastiche. One friend described reading the book as “doing intellectual push ups while chortling.” It will make you laugh, learn, and think. This is how the book club works: each week you read the assigned chapter by Tuesday, I put out a podcast on said chapter, and then, the folllowing day, you engage in discussion on either my Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram pages. You can find the book for free on Project Gutenberg or at the link below. This week, I’m on the road, so there will be no show notes. Listen to the podcast to hear my thoughts!

An Exciting Announcement… Speaking with Joy is coming to Colorado! Come join me for an evening of Goodness, Beauty, and Live Music, featuring Joel Clarkson and the Two Benedictions! Does cultivating a love of beauty really matter in our urgent, broken world? This is the question Joy and Joel will explore in this creative, soul-filling event. In the style of her podcast,  Speaking with Joy , Joy and Joel will explore this question through short talks about cultivating a deep soul, the difference between wisdom and knowledge, and living a life of resilient hope. These inspirational segments will be interwoven with musical interludes, with Joel Clarkson's beautiful compositions, dramatic readings, and a mini concert with the  Two Benedictions  (Joy and Joel's band). This evening is guaranteed to lift your spirits and inspire your heart. Refreshments will be provided in the fellowship hall at 7PM, and the main event will begin at 7:30PM. While all ages are welcome, no childcare will be provided. You can buy tickets here. General Admission are $20, but Anselm Society Members and my supporters on Patreon will get tickets for $15. Sign up soon while seats are available! Can’t wait to see you there! p.s. coming soon: tickets for North Carolina events. SAVE THE DATES!

Joy ClarksonJuly 15, 2019

Reading with Joy — The Ethics of Elfland

Reading with Joy — The Ethics of Elfland

Joy ClarksonJuly 9, 2019

Reading with Joy — The Suicide of Thought

Reading with Joy — The Suicide of Thought

Joy ClarksonJuly 2, 2019Comment

Reading with Joy — The Maniac

Reading with Joy — The Maniac

What do sin, madness, and rationalism have to do with each other? Tune into this week's episode about Chapter Two of Chesterton's book Orthodoxy to find out!

Joy ClarksonJune 25, 2019Comment

Reading with Joy — Orthodoxy, In Defence of Everything Else

Reading with Joy — Orthodoxy, In Defence of Everything Else

Joy ClarksonJune 18, 2019Comment

Summering with Joy!

Summering with Joy!

Joy ClarksonJune 3, 2019 Comments

Boredom

Boredom

Joy ClarksonMay 21, 2019 Comment

An Enchanted Sky

An Enchanted Sky

Joy ClarksonMay 14, 2019 Comment

Narnia and the Heavens

Narnia and the Heavens

Joy ClarksonMay 6, 2019 Comment

Speaking with Joy is taking a tea break. Don’t worry. I won’t be away too long— I’ll be back on May 7th. After the merry madness of Easter, and a wonderful time with my family, my unanswered emails have grown desperate, and my to-do list is beginning to look rather austere. So, I’ve decided to take a few weeks off to record some new episodes, answer my emails, and maybe actually write my phd. I’ll miss you all. In the meantime, perhaps you will enjoy catching up on the last few episodes… Tend Your Garden with Kristyn Emmer

In this episode, I talk with Kristyn Emmer about how our bodies and souls are more like gardens than cars. We don’t need tune ups, we need gentle, consistent cultivation. Listen to this one if you’re feeling bone weary and in need of a pick me up! Wrestling with God Through Art

When we doubt and suffer, it is easy to turn our faces away from God, but perhaps it is better to bring all our powerful emotions to God— doubt, rage, and sadness. In this episode we discuss the lives of three artists who wrestled with God through their art. Listen to this one if you have big questions and an achey heart. You Did Not Speak Steadfastly to Me

What in the world is going on in the book of Job? In this episode, I talk with my friend Tobias Siegenthaler about the beauty and depth of Job that we can so easily miss. With his skill and studies, he opens new understandings about this enigmatic book. Listen to this episode if you like Biblical Criticism, Poetry, and Poetic Theodicies. Jesus Blood Never Failed Me Yet

We live in a world where we hardly ever have to come in contact with blood, and if we do it’s a sign that something has gone very, very wrong. But blood is also the stuff of life. On the last night of his earthly life, Jesus said “This is my blood poured out for you and for many for the forgiveness of sin.” In this episode, we explore the mystery of Christ’s blood through three works of art. Listen to this episode if you love Jesus and/or are sad Lent is over. Patreon updates:

I’ll still be updating my patreon. And just so you know, I recently posted this month’s installment of the Joynal which is my monthly letter where I ramble about everything that is happening in my life, what I’m learning, and what I’m finding beautiful. That’s a part of my $2 monthly pledge ranking, and I’ll also be posting some secret podcasts on the $10 monthly pledge section soon as well. Patreon is a way for people to support the podcast and keep me afloat while I do my Phd. You can find out more about it here. Much love, friends! Wishing you well. Joy

Joy ClarksonApril 25, 2019Comment

Jesus' Blood Never Failed Me Yet

Jesus' Blood Never Failed Me Yet

Joy ClarksonApril 16, 2019 Comments

You Did Not Speak Steadfastly to Me...

You Did Not Speak Steadfastly to Me...

Joy ClarksonApril 9, 2019 Comment

Wrestling with God Through Art

Wrestling with God Through Art

Joy ClarksonApril 2, 2019 Comments