The Open Table

JOY 94.9 - Rainbow Community Podcasts for our LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Communities
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The Open Table will be a show that allows a wide-ranging LGBTQIA+ conversation around spirituality.

  1. 13/12/2025

    Episode 19- Season 3- Joanna Jones – Year Finale

    We are thrilled to welcome the amazing Joanna Jones (@saintergomusic) to the studio! She’s giving our listeners a special sneak peek of some brand-new music she’s been working on. You won’t want to miss this exclusive listen! Listen now now to celebrate the end of an amazing year with The Open Table! The post Episode 19- Season 3- Joanna Jones – Year Finale appeared first on The Open Table.

    47 min

  2. 30/11/2025

    Episode 18- Season 3- Azzad Asman

    The Movie Forecast: Hits, Misses, and Queer Favourites with Filmmaker Azzad Azman This week, the table is set for a major film discussion! We’re thrilled to welcome the incredibly talented filmmaker Azzad Azman (@sploosh__) to the studio. There’s truly nowhere to hide when Azzad joins us to break down the hottest new releases and predict what you absolutely need to watch over the coming months. But that’s not all! Azzad gives us an exclusive look into his current project, the short film he’s writing and directing, @beforeitgoesdown. Get the inside scoop on the inspiration, process, and vision behind his work. Host @craigmbrown and Azzad Azman go head-to-head on the year’s best and worst in film, capping it off with a passionate discussion about their all-time queer film favourites. It’s loud, it’s live, and it’s essential viewing (or listening)! Don’t miss this one. And dont forget to subscribe to The Open Table IG page The post Episode 18- Season 3- Azzad Asman appeared first on The Open Table.

    48 min

  3. 20/11/2025

    Episode 17- Season 3- Lucas Wilson

    This week on @theopentable, we’re bringing you an episode that is both profoundly serious and surprisingly invigorating. Host @craigmbrown sits down for an in-depth, candid, and often fun chat with Dr. @lukeslamdunkwilson. Dr. Wilson joins us to share his personal journey through faith, his experiences with Christianity, and the deeply challenging world of conversion therapy. This conversation goes beyond the headlines, offering a raw and intelligent look at how these complex dynamics have shaped his life and his incredible work. Dr. Lucas Wilson is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Toronto, and a leading voice in the critical examination of practices intended to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity. He is the editor of the important and timely book, ‘Shame-Sex Attraction.’ In this episode, Lucas doesn’t just discuss his research; he opens up about his own story. The post Episode 17- Season 3- Lucas Wilson appeared first on The Open Table.

    46 min

  4. 07/11/2025

    Episode 16- Season 3- Daniel Nour

    We’re thrilled to welcome the award-winning Egyptian-Australian writer and journalist, Daniel Nour. Daniel is the recipient of the NSW Premier’s Young Journalist of the Year Award and was the 2022 Young Australian of the Year. He joins us fresh off the release of his powerful debut memoir, How to Dodge Flying Sandals, which hit shelves in May this year. This is a must-listen episode, as Daniel dives deep into the intersection of queer and migrant experiences—a perfect fit for the conversations we champion here on The Open Table. In this deeply personal conversation, we go beyond the standard narrative of “coming out.” Daniel shares his nuanced and moving “letting in / coming out experience in a migrant family.” We discuss the challenges, humor, and heart involved in reconciling culture and sexuality, and how he navigated this intimate journey with his family. Daniel offers valuable insights into the concept of “letting in”—fostering acceptance and understanding by opening a door to your world, rather than simply bursting through one. The post Episode 16- Season 3- Daniel Nour appeared first on The Open Table.

    43 min

  5. 03/11/2025

    Episode 15- Season 3- Tom Nethersole

    The Boy in Blue is Back! Listen to the Journey: Tom Nethersole’s New EP & His Return to The Open Table Podcast The incredible artist known as “The Boy in Blue,” has just released a phenomenal new EP, “Father, Son & the space in between.” This new work is an intimate and powerful journey that navigates themes of hurting, healing, and hope. It’s already being hailed as a masterful example of queer storytelling at its finest. In this must-listen episode, Tom joins host Craig Brown to share the intimate story behind the music, diving into his creative process and the personal and professional journey that shaped the EP. He’ll also discuss how the music bravely explores life’s contradictions, including themes of love & disappointment, hope & grief, queer romance & religion, and the push-and-pull of family. Get ready for an insightful, vulnerable, and moving conversation that offers the perfect complement to the EP. The post Episode 15- Season 3- Tom Nethersole appeared first on The Open Table.

    40 min

  6. 28/10/2025

    Episode 14- Season 3- Daniel McBurnie

    From Circus Lights to Studio Mics: Daniel McBurnie on The Open Table This week, we’re thrilled to welcome our very own The Open Table producer, Daniel McBurnie, to the guest chair! Before he was making magic behind the scenes, Daniel lived a life under the spotlight as a former circus performer and professional actor. Tune in as he shares thrilling stories from the Big Top, discusses his journey into theatrical life, his personal religious experiences, and how those unique experiences shape his work today. The post Episode 14- Season 3- Daniel McBurnie appeared first on The Open Table.

    42 min

  7. 14/10/2025

    Episode 13- Season 3- A Return to Roots and Expansive Faith with Author Steff Fenton

    Unpacking Gender Expansive Faith with Author and Pastor Steff Fenton This week on @theopentable we’re going back to our roots and diving deep into a vital conversation for faith and community. Host @craigmbrown is thrilled to welcome author, speaker, and founding pastor @steff_fenton (https://www.steffenton.co/) to the table. Steff’s work is dedicated to flipping the man-made script on gender and sexuality to reveal God’s truth about LGBTIQA+ people—a message of celebration, not condemnation. If you or a loved one have ever questioned the compatibility of faith and gender identity, this episode is essential listening. In this conversation, we explore how Steff’s personal journey as a transgender pastor has informed a groundbreaking theological perspective. We discuss the mission of Gender Expansive Faith: to equip Christians with the understanding and tools they need to truly welcome and celebrate their transgender loved ones, and to help queer and trans siblings discover the beauty they bring to the world and to their spiritual lives. Listen in to discover a wider, more loving experience of faith that sees gender diversity as a gift, affirming that God celebrates and 100% affirms us, as we are. ️Don’t miss this crucial episode! Host: @craigmbrown Guest: @steff_fenton You can also find The Open Table Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major platforms shortly after the broadcast. Find Out More The Podcast (Instagram) Guest’s Official Site: https://www.steffenton.co/ The Book: Learn more about and purchase Gender Expansive Faith. The Radio Station: https://joy.org.au/ The post Episode 13- Season 3- A Return to Roots and Expansive Faith with Author Steff Fenton appeared first on The Open Table.

    39 min

  8. 07/10/2025

    Episode 12- Season 3- Professor, Lauren Rosewarne

    The Open Table: Chaos, Power, and Queer Politics with Lauren Rosewarne – The Trump 2.0 Year, Free Speech & The Epstein Files The amazing and articulate Associate Professor, Lauren Rosewarne, joins us on @theopentable on @joy949! This week, we dive deep into a year of evolving US and global politics, exploring what it all means for the LGBTQIA+ community and beyond. Lauren discusses the complex landscape of “Trump 2.0” with amateur political enthusiast, @craigmbrown, offering her expert analysis and unpacking the chaos, power dynamics, and queer political implications. The ongoing impact and predictions for “Trump 2.0” and its effects on democracy and identity politics. A fascinating look at media, accountability, and the culture wars, including figures like Charlie Kirk and Jimmy Kimmel. A critical conversation around the boundaries of Free Speech in the digital age. The intersection of power and scandal as we touch on the complexities surrounding the release of the Epstein Files. We want to hear from you! send us a message DM your questions to us or directly . Listen Now: Find the full episode with Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne wherever you get your The Open Table podcasts, or tune in on JOY 94.9! #LGBTQIA #QueerPolitics #LaurenRosewarne #JOY949 #TheOpenTable #Podcast #Trump2020 #FreeSpeech #EpsteinFiles #Politics #MediaAnalysis The post Episode 12- Season 3- Professor, Lauren Rosewarne appeared first on The Open Table.

    45 min
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The Open Table will be a show that allows a wide-ranging LGBTQIA+ conversation around spirituality.

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  • Creator
    JOY 94.9 - Rainbow Community Podcasts for our LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Communities
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © JOY Melbourne Inc. All Music and Lyrics reproduced in this podcast are licensed for use through APRA-AMCOS and/or PPCA and/or directly with artists
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    The Open Table