Speaking with Joy

Aggressively Happy

Joy reads the introduction to her new book, ponders the cultivation of joy in a weary and cynical world, and announces plans for the next ten weeks of episodes. 

Youngest Siblings Rule the World (and other important truths), with Nathan Clarkson

Joy talks with her brother Nathan about the children's book they wrote together (The Clubhouse), how imagination and creativity reflect the image of God, and why youngest siblings are the best (just kidding... or are they?).

How to Read Really Long Books! (with Sarah Clarkson)

In this episode, Joy talks with her sister Sarah about how (and why) to read really long books, and why reading good books is good for the soul.

Annunciations of one sort or another...

Joy talks with Joel (her composer brother) about advent carols, and then reflects on two works of art about the the annunciation: a poem by Denise Levertov and a painting by Henry Ossawa Tanner. 

Tea with (Dr) Joy

Joy sits down with a cup of tea to talk about finishing her PhD, writing a book, starting a new job, and what's next for the podcast.

Part Six: Matthew Rose Sorensen

Joy reflects on the final chapter of Piranesi. 

Part Six: The Wave (with Leah Libresco Sargeant and Caitrin Keiper)

When the man called Piranesi realizes that 16 is in danger he makes up his mind to save her from the devastating flood. Joy talks with Leah Libresco Sargeant and Caitrin Keiper about Part Six of Piranesi by Susanna Clarke.

Part Five: Valentine Ketterley (with Haley Stewart)

This week we open a window into Matthew Rose Sorensen's past, and what we see is more horrible than we could have imagined. Joy talks with Haley Stewart about enchantment, memory, and anti-horror novels in part five of Piranesi by Susanna Clarke.

Part Four: 16 (with Matthew Rothaus Moser)

Piranesi learns something that changes everything: his real name. Joy and Dr Matthew Rothaus Moser talk about names, disenchantment, and loneliness in Part Four of Susanna Clarke's novel Piranesi. 

Part Three: The Prophet (with the Crouches!)

Joy hosts a family discussion with Andy, Amy, and Timothy Crouch about Part Three of Piranesi. Their conversation touches on the wicked Prophet, self-care, naïveté, knowledge, innocence, and swan bones.