Episode 6 of the Unknown Joys podcast hosted by Joel Wilson. 

Is there a person, an item or activity that triggers a burst of joy within you? In each episode of Unknown Joys I encourage someone to unpack why their particular passion moves them. 

This time our guest is Luke Sewell and his passion is the world of JRR Tolkien. Luke has particularly enjoyed exploring the theme of the Eucatastrophe in Tolkien's work. You can find Luke's linoprint art including Middle Earth-related prints on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukeprints/ 

If you have something or someone that gives you joy and you’d like to talk about it on the podcast or if you’ve got some feedback, drop us an email at: contact @ birminghammethodistcircuit.org.uk The theme music is by Heron Hunt - https://heronhunt.bandcamp.com

Episode 5 of the Unknown Joys podcast hosted by Joel Wilson.

In this episode of 'Unknown Joys' my conversation partner is Ian Shelley. His joy is listening. His project ‘Stories of the Spirit’ on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSxASnKbk2SPqOvgAvCLpCg/featured and Spotify is a one-year project where Ian interviewed Christians from all around the world (as well as all over Birmingham). They explore many things including the themes of unity, diversity and love. 

If you have something or someone that gives you joy and you’d like to talk about it on the podcast or if you’ve got some feedback, drop us an email at: contact @ birminghammethodistcircuit.org.uk 

The theme music is by Heron Hunt - https://heronhunt.bandcamp.com

Episode 4 of the Unknown Joys podcast hosted by Joel Wilson.

What brings you joy? A lot of people I speak to say 'family' or 'friends'. And for me a BBQ with friends is right up there near the top of the joy charts. In each episode of Unknown Joys we spend time with someone as they share one thing they’re particularly passionate about. Our guest Daisy Aigbe talks about her love for photography.

If you have something or someone that gives you joy and you’d like to talk about it on the podcast or if you’ve got some feedback, drop us an email at: contact @ birminghammethodistcircuit.org.uk 

The theme music is by Heron Hunt - https://heronhunt.bandcamp.com​

Episode 3 of the Unknown Joys podcast hosted by Joel Wilson. 

I think you’d agree that it’s been a difficult 13 months. Each of us needs moments of joy. Just listening to someone talk about the thing that triggers joy within them feels good. It might be snowboarding, a favourite item of clothing, a book or their grandmother’s homemade raspberry jam. In this episode of Unknown Joys my conversation partner James Pollard talks about his love of cinema. 

Here are the films James talks about: 

If you have something or someone that gives you joy and you’d like to talk about it on the podcast or if you’ve got some feedback, drop us an email at: contact @ birminghammethodistcircuit.org.uk The theme music is by Heron Hunt - https://heronhunt.bandcamp.com

Episode 2 of the Unknown Joys podcast hosted by Joel Wilson.  

Is there a hobby or activity or some item (maybe a piece of furniture) that triggers something positive within you? Or is there someone that just knows how to lift your spirits? It might be a relative or it might be comedian Joe Lycett. Or is there a song or a book that gives you a little zap of endorphins? Well, in each episode of Unknown Joys we spend time with someone as they share one thing they’re particularly passionate about. This time our guest in Caroline Homan and her passion is simply walking.

If you have something or someone that gives you joy and you’d like to talk about it on the podcast or if you’ve got some feedback, drop us an email at:  contact @ birminghammethodistcircuit.org.uk  The theme music is by Heron Hunt - https://heronhunt.bandcamp.com​

Episode 1 of the Unknown Joys podcast with host Joel Wilson

I think you’d agree that it’s been a difficult year. Each of us needs moments of joy. Just listening to someone talk about the thing that triggers joy within them feels good. It might be snowboarding, a favourite item of clothing, a book or their grandmother’s homemade raspberry jam. In this episode of 'Unknown Joys' my conversation partner is Mark Joselin and his joy is DR WHO.

If you have something or someone that gives you joy and you’d like to talk about it on the podcast or if you’ve got some feedback, drop us an email at: contact @ birminghammethodistcircuit.org.uk

The theme music is by Heron Hunt - https://heronhunt.bandcamp.com