Longing, cosmos, beauty, words... all the gifts given by Celtic culture. Both Joy and guest Sarah Clarkson have always been drawn to the aching beauty of Celtic art, music, poetry, and prayer (which often is poetry!).

In this podcast, they explore what makes Celtic art so lovely, and how it might help re-enchant the world the world for us, and help us worship God in beauty.

ABOUT SPEAKING WITH JOY

A podcast that explores pieces of great art and discusses how art shapes our character and our world. Hosted by Joy Clarkson, this wonderful addition to our podcast family gives listeners the chance to delight in classics you might have missed.

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Recent Podcasts
The Case for Toilet Humor
The Case for Toilet Humor

In this episode, we make a surprising case: what we call “toilet humor” isn’t just childish—it may actually serve a deeper purpose in storytelling.

The Saints As Stand-Up Comedians
The Saints As Stand-Up Comedians

Joining us at the table is Jason Crawford, a professor of English at Union University, who has written a fantastic new book called God’s Fools: Saints, Prophets, Martyrs, and the Making of Modern Comedy.

More Spiritual Than God
More Spiritual Than God

What if the resurrection isn’t about escaping the physical world, but redeeming it? Join Brian, Sarah, and special Guests Andrew Roycroft and Lancia Smith.

Cinderella Stories
Cinderella Stories

Join Brian, Matthew, Sarah, and Jeremiah as they explore why every culture has a Cinderella story.

Jim vs. The Future
Jim vs. The Future

At the digital pub table, we’re joined by filmmaker and culture critic Joseph Holmes to explore why the multiverse captivates us.

Dark Fairy Tales
Dark Fairy Tales

Join Brian, Matthew, Sarah, and Jeremiah as they explore the significance of dark fairy tales, their impact on children, how these stories equip young minds for real-world challenges.

Writing Music for Video Games (And Movies. And TV.)
Writing Music for Video Games (And Movies. And TV.)

Joining the Anselm Society Digital Pub table is Vinicius Barbosa Pippa, a composer and conductor whose work spans film, television, and video games. He delves into his process for creating music to tell stories across many different genres.

The Bible Is a Story About Dragons
The Bible Is a Story About Dragons

Author and podcaster Laurie Christine discusses the ways that the Bible’s understanding of dragons can shape our stories today.

Spring Preview
Spring Preview

Sarah and Caroline share what’s ahead for the podcast over the next three months, reflect on the meaning of eucatastrophe, and explore how fairy tales help us see this pattern of reality more clearly, and what the material world has to do with it all!

Truth Is Stranger . . .
Truth Is Stranger . . .

Join Mandy, Christina, and Matt at the pub table as they discuss the themes and characters of the series Stranger Things.