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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.
Episodes
17 episodes
EP 16 - Adam Holz - Swipe Culture: What Social Media Is Doing to Our Teens
In this follow-up episode of Upstream, Joy continues the conversation with Adam Holz from Plugged In—this time, diving into the complex world of teens and social media. From the pressure to curate a perfect life to the constant compari...
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21:30
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EP 15 - Adam Holz - Digital Pacifiers: Why Screen Time Isn’t So Innocent
In this episode of Upstream, Joy sits down with Adam Holz from Plugged In to talk about something every modern parent wrestles with—screen time. From tablets at the dinner table to toddlers mastering YouTube faster than their ABC...
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23:33
EP 14 - Joannie DeBrito - Holding On to Hope After Pregnancy Loss
Pregnancy loss is a pain that often goes unspoken—but the emotional toll is deep, lasting, and real. In this episode of Upstream, Joy sits down with Dr. Joannie DeBrito to talk candidly about the mental health struggles that can follow...
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50:58
EP 13 - Brenda Huerta - Parenting Adult Children
On this episode of Upstream, Joy sits down with Brenda Huerta to talk about the often unspoken transition from being a hands-on caretaker to becoming a steady guide in the lives of adult children. Brenda shares personal stories, unexpe...
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30:07
EP 12 - Lisa Anderson - All Things Singleness Part 2
In this episode of UpStream, Joy talks with Lisa Anderson from Focus on the Family about the often-overlooked topic of unwanted singleness. Together, they unpack the heartache, hope, and faith that can come with longing for marri...
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29:11
EP 11 - Lisa Anderson - All Things Singleness Part 1
On this episode of UpStream, Joy sits down with Lisa Anderson from Focus on the Family to explore how the Church approaches singleness. They talk about the unique challenges and opportunities singles face, how churches can better...
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30:25
EP 10 - Geremy Keeton - How Porn Destroys Marriages
In this episode of UpStream, marriage and family therapist Jeremy Keaton reveals how pornography fundamentally violates the nature of marriage. "Marriage is supposed to be like a blank canvas where couples co-create their own beautiful picture,...
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45:21
EP 09 - Lisa Anderson - When the Roles Reverse: Caring for Parents with Dementia
In this episode of Upstream, Joy is joined by Lisa Anderson from Focus on the Family for an honest conversation about caring for aging parents living with dementia. As the roles between parent and child begin to shift, many adul...
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46:13
EP 08 - Geremy Keeton - The Impact of Pornography
In this episode of Upstream, Joy sits down with Geremy Keeton from Focus on the Family to discuss his deeply personal and transformative book, Aftershock: Overcoming His Secret Life with Pornography: A plan for recovery. Toget...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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37:00
EP 07 - Dr. Joannie DeBrito - Mental Health
In this episode of Upstream, Joy welcomes Dr. Joannie DeBrito from Focus on the Family for an honest conversation about mental health—and how it's being shaped by the constant stream of social media and news.Togeth...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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36:16
EP 06 - Danny Huerta - Homeschool vs Public School
In this episode of Upstream, Joy sits down with Dr. Danny Huerta from Focus on the Family to dive into one of the most talked-about parenting decisions: home school vs. public school. What are the key differences? How do you kno...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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41:53
EP 05 - Dr. Robert Paul - A Journey to Stronger Marriages - PART 2
In this episode of Upstream, Chaplain Joy Tolle continues her conversation with Dr. Paul from the Focus Marriage Institute, affiliated with Focus on the Family. They discuss his book Nine Lies That Will Destroy Your Marriage a...
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18:37
EP 04 - Dr. Robert Paul - A Journey to Stronger Marriages - PART 1
In this episode of Upstream, Joy Tolle welcomes Dr. Robert Paul, Vice President of the Focus Marriage Institute with Focus on the Family. As a licensed professional counselor and accomplished author, Dr. Paul shares insights on restori...
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20:57
EP 03 - Glenn Lutjens - Healing Marriages in Crisis - Part 2
Glenn Lutjens is an Associate Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation and has been with Focus on the Family for over 25 years. He received advanced coursework in life coaching from the Professional Christian Coaching Insti...
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18:33
EP 02 - Glenn Lutjens - Healing Marriages in Crisis - Part 1
Glenn Lutjens is an Associate Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation and has been with Focus on the Family for over 25 years. He received advanced coursework in life coaching from the Professional Christian Coaching Insti...
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17:33