UpStream
It can be tough navigating life's rough waters. Up Stream is here to help make that journey a little smoother.
About the host: Joy Tolle
Joy has been with The River in various capacities since 2016. An ordained chaplain since 2019, she is now the lead chaplain for the team of River chaplains. She holds a deep compassion for people and believes her role is best described as a bridge between the sacred and secular, bringing Christ’s care and hope to those hurting and in crisis. Joy holds a Bachelor of Science in Christian counseling and is currently pursuing an MDiv in Pastoral Counseling. Joy and her husband live in Central Ohio and spend their (rare) free time teaching in children’s music ministries and coaching various drama teams.
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Latest Episodes
Making the Bible Come Alive with Pastor John Thomason
Why does the Bible sometimes feel difficult to connect with—and how can it become real and meaningful in everyday life? This week on Upstream, Joy sits down with John Thomason of Buckeye Christian Church to talk about practical w...
When Faith Meets Suffering | Finding Hope in Life’s Hardest Seasons
Why does suffering happen—and how do we keep our faith when life hurts? On this episode of Upstream, Joy sits down with Joannie DeBrito from Focus on the Family to talk about the many forms suffering can take, from grief and loss to an...
A Cancer Diagnosis: How Life Changes Part 2
Navigating a parent’s cancer diagnosis is one of the most difficult journeys a family can face—especially when that parent is your mom.In this episode of the Upstream Podcast, Joy talks with Ashley Chickerella from Take Heart C...