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Join best friends Clodagh and Alanna as they seek to find joy in every circumstance. Having intentional conversations around all the things life throws at us including disappointment, embarrassment and loss. Some weeks they are joined by others who share their experience of finding joy. The All Joy Podcast is for anyone who wants to consider what it means for them to ‘Count it all Joy’.

Alanna McCurry and Clodagh Dickson


    • Apr 7, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 40m AVG DURATION
    • 46 EPISODES


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    Closed on a Sunday

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2024 37:46


    Join Clodagh and Alanna for the last episode of Season 3! This week they chat about taking a Sabbath day rest. They spend time looking what the Bible has to say about the Sabbath and the importance of rest. They share their struggles with resting and share tips on how to find joy in a Sabbath day. 

    Identity (with Bethany Tink)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2024 39:39


    Join Clodagh and Alanna as they welcome their final guest of season 3 - Bethany Tink. Bethany currently works as a Children's worker and Worship leader as well as studying  for a degree in Theology.  She shares a bit of her testimony and what God has been teaching her about identity over the last few years. Bethany shares questions we can ask ourselves to identify where we put our identity and some practical tips on how to place your identity in Christ alone. 

    Passion Week Thoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 43:56


    Join Clodagh and Alanna as they spend time looking over the Easter story. They discuss the events that lead up to Jesus death and spend time looking at passages on Jesus crucifixion and resurrection. They then chat about how the Easter story is the ultimate joy giver. 

    CORE JOY PRACTICES; Discipleship (with Andrew Lamberton)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 46:02


    Join Clodagh and Alanna as they continue their new mini series - Core Joy Practices. In this mini series they focus on spiritual practices that are inherent to the Christian faith which help us develop a deeper and more joyful relationship with God.This episode they are going to be looking at discipleship with Andrew Lamberton. Andy shares a bit of his story of coming to know Jesus, and how his desire to tell others about Jesus stated with immediate effect! He talks about about what discipleship really is and how we can encourage others as we  journey along the Christian faith. 

    CORE JOY PRACTICES; Worship (with Stephen Dow)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 36:20


    Join Clodagh and Alanna as they continue their new mini series - Core Joy Practices. In this mini series they focus on spiritual practices that are inherent to the Christian faith which help us develop a deeper and more joyful relationship with God.This episode they are joined by worship leader Stephen Dow as they explore the topic of worship. Stephen shares a bit of how he came to be a follower of Jesus and what role he thinks worship plays in a Christians life. He also talks about common misconception in worship and practical tips in how we can worship better.

    CORE JOY PRACTICES; Bible reading (with Leah Doherty and Zara Lowry)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 47:03


    Join Clodagh and Alanna as they continue their new mini series - Core Joy Practices. In this mini series they focus on spiritual practices that are inherent to the Christian faith which help us develop a deeper and more joyful relationship with God.This episode they are going to be looking at the discipline of bible reading and are joined by two students Leah Doherty and Zara Lowry. Leah and Zara  share about their experience of bible reading and how it has impacted their lives. They also share some tips that have helped them to read their bible consistently and well.

    CORE JOY PRACTICES; Prayer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 43:02


    Join Clodagh and Alanna as they start their new mini series - Core Joy Practices. In this mini series they focus on spiritual practices that are inherent to the Christian faith which help us develop a deeper and more joyful relationship with God.This episode they are going to be focusing on prayer. They share their experiences of prayer, why they think Christians find it hard to pray and practical tips that have helped in their prayer life.

    Social Media - The giver or thief of joy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 47:24


    Join Clodagh and Alanna as they talk all things Social Media. They share thoughts on  its role in society - Is it good or bad? Helpful or distracting?They also share what they think the Bible has to say about Social Media and some tips that have helped us navigate it.

    Introvert versus Extrovert

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 35:45


    Join Clodagh and Alanna as they look at the differences between an introvert and an extrovert. They chat about the advantages and disadvantages to both, as well as looking at how we can serve God best no matter what personality we have. 

    A slice of humble pie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 38:26


    Join Clodagh and Alanna as they some time unpacking pride and humility. They share the pitfalls of pride, some biblical examples of it and then look at how we can seek to live humble lives. 

    Motherhood (with Amy McCaughan)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 35:56


    Join Clodagh and Alanna as they welcome their first guest of season 3 - Amy McCaughan. Amy shares some of her highs and lows of motherhood so far. She also gives some practical advice on how we can help mums and tips for people new to the parenting game. Not to be missed!

    Things I would tell my 17 year old self

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 41:14 Transcription Available


    Join Clodagh and Alanna as they take a trip down memory lane to when they were 17. They share some things they wish they could tell their 17 year old self and chat about the lessons God has taught them since then. 

    BONUS EPISODE: Favourite things 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2023 42:37


    Join Clodagh and Alanna for a bonus end of year episode! They spend some time looking back over 2023 and discussing some of their favourite things. They also chat about  what they are looking forward to in 2024 and what the All joy podcast has in store

    People pleasing

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 38:07 Transcription Available


    Join Clodagh and Alanna as the discuss  being a people pleaser. They share their own experience of people pleasing and look at  what the bible has to say about it. They then explore some practical tips on how to live for an audience of one.

    Round 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 47:02 Transcription Available


    Join Clodagh and Alanna for the first episode of season 3! In this episode they answer listeners questions. They give an update on their new year resolutions,  chat about some of their favourites and share what God has been teaching them lately.

    2022 Wrapped

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2022 44:08


    Join Clodagh and Alanna for the last episode of 2022, and season 2! They look back and share takeaways from 2022.  They also chat about their thoughts on new year resolutions and if they have any. Thank you for joining us for this last season, we look forward to sharing season 3 with you in 2023!

    How to avoid being a negative Nancy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2022 45:28


    Join Clodagh and Alanna as they discuss negativity and the impact it has on not on our lives but others. They look at what the Bible has to say about complaining and look at practical ways to be people known for joy rather than negativity.

    Working overseas (with Dee)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 46:13


    Join Clodagh and Alanna as they welcome their final guest of Season 2, Dee. Listen as Dee shares of her work in Central Asia as a NGO. She discussed the ups and downs of working overseas and how in the midst of it all she finds joy. 

    It's been a minute

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 40:19


    Join Clodagh and Alanna as catchup and share about some big life changes. They chat about toddlerhood, wedding days and women in work. They also share what God has been laying on their hearts over the last months.

    SWIPE RIGHT; Marriage (with Norman & Lorna Brown)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2022 41:17


    In this final instalment of the SWIPE RIGHT mini series Clodagh and Alanna explore the topic of marriage. They welcome marriage veterans Norman & Lorna Brown who share some wisdom from their 49 years of marriage. From how their Christian faith impacts their marriage, to practical tips on finding joy in the midst of married life, the Brown's wisdom is not to be missed!

    SWIPE RIGHT; Dating

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2022 46:48


    This is the 2nd part of the SWIPE RIGHT mini series and this episode Clodagh and Alanna share a bit of their experience with dating. The chat about relationship red flags, practical ways of keeping your relationship pure and share advice that has helped them when dating. 

    SWIPE RIGHT; Singleness (with Sarah Coghlan)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2022 48:17


    Join Clodagh and Alanna as they introduce the SWIPE RIGHT mini series, were they will be  looking at all things relationships. In this episode they welcome another guest, Sarah Coghlan, who shares what God's word says about singleness and her experience of that. She also shares practical tips on how the church can love single people well.

    Things we changed our mind about

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2022 50:46


    Join Clodagh and Alanna as they discuss things they changed their mind about. They chat about food, theology and social media among other things. Listen as they unpack different topics and what made them change their mind about them. 

    Why Church? (with Josh McCurry)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2022 42:19


    Join Clodagh and Alanna as they welcome their next guest, Josh McCurry. Josh shares about his job in ministry and why church is so important for each and every believer. He also discusses how to best deal with issues in church, as well as practical tips on how to find joy in your church community. 

    Lessons learned from COVID

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2022 38:26


    Join Clodagh and Alanna as they spend time discussing the COVID-19 pandemic. From banana bread to zoom they chat about the highs and lows of lockdown. They also spend some time looking at what lessons God taught them through the COVID-19 pandemic. 

    Faith in work (with Claire McFarland)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2022 36:11


    This episode Clodagh and Alanna are pleased to welcome the first guest of season 2 - Claire McFarland! Claire shares about her work as a Primary school teacher and opportunities she has had to share her faith in the midst of her working environment. Claire's wisdom is not something to be missed, so listen along to hear how we can share our faith in  work. 

    A cheerful giver

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2022 39:39


    Join Clodagh and Alanna as they look at what it means to be a cheerful giver. They discuss what makes the act of giving so difficult and spend time looking at what the bible has to say about giving. They also share some practical tips on how we can live out our faith through our finances. 

    Getting older

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2022 36:46


    Join Clodagh and Alanna as they chat about getting older. They look back at what lessons they have learnt from their 20's and seek to discover a new perspective on the ageing process. 

    Doubt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2022 38:16


    Join Clodagh and Alanna as they chat about doubt. They discuss if they have ever doubted Christianity or God and why. They also look at ways in which they can trust God more and doubt less. 

    We are back

    Play Episode Play 24 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 19, 2022 43:31


    Clodagh and Alanna are back again and excited to be launching Season 2 of the All joy podcast. In this episode they spend time answering questions sent in by you lovely listeners. They chat about memories, books and a bit about what has been going on in their lives. Listen in for some intentional conversation and a bit of craic. 

    Goodbye for now

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2021 41:50


    Join Clodagh and Alanna for the season finale as they are joined by the newest addition to the All joy podcast  - Sinéad Doreen Dickson! In this episode Clodagh and Alanna discuss what God has been teaching them lately, and Clodagh shares about her first few weeks of motherhood. Looking forward to more intentional chats in 2022, until then we hope you are enabled to find joy in every circumstance. Check out the link below for Amy's song;https://youtu.be/rKmpPICv1NY

    Kidnap Deep Dive

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2021 48:03


    In this episode Clodagh and Alanna take a look back to Alanna's Kidnap in 2017. Alanna shares about how she ended up in Nigeria, her time in captivity and how it impacted her faith. She also talks about what life has been like since and how her perspective has changed.

    The Worship Mindset (with Steph McGown)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2021 35:51


    Join Clodagh and Alanna as they welcome their first intercontinental guest - Steph McGown! Steph shares about she ended up serving in Manitoba, Canada as a Worship Director.  She shares about what worship is and the worship mindset we should seek have in life.  Disclaimer - At the time of recording, Clodagh was very pregnant so please excuse any larbored breathing

    Unpacking body image

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2021 41:39


    Join Clodagh and Alanna as they seek to unpack the topic of body image and the lies we tell ourselves about beauty. They chat about what the world has to say about beauty and then spend time focusing on the biblical understanding of beauty. Hopefully you will be encouraged as they share of their personal experiences and journey in finding joy in beauty.

    Parents (with Ann Carson)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2021 41:54


    Join Clodagh and Alanna as they welcome another guest - Ann Carson (Alanna's mum!).  Ann shares of her experiences in being a parent for the last 30 years . She chats about the highs and lows of parenthood and  how to find joy in the midst of it all.

    Peer Pressure (Part. 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 32:07


    Join Clodagh and Alanna for the second episode exploring peer pressure. In this episode they look at biblical passages that help them when dealing with peer pressure. They also offer some practical tips highlighting our need to  be influenced by God and not by man. 

    Peer Pressure (Part.1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2021 36:08


    Join Clodagh and Alanna as they unpack what peer pressure is and delve into their personal own individual experiences. This is another 2-parter, so be sure to tune in next week for the next instalment.  

    Living with loss (with Janice Graham)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2021 35:57


    Join Clodagh and Alanna as they welcome Janice Graham to the All Joy podcast. In this episode Janice shares her experience of losing her mum and life since then. She talks about the difficulty of living with loss and her journey to find joy as she processes grief.

    Loneliness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2021 40:44


    Join Clodagh and Alanna as they explore the topic of loneliness. They share their experiences in feeling lonely and the lessons they have learnt from it . They also look a what makes a good friend and how to pursue these meaningful friendships. 

    Embarrassment

    Play Episode Play 31 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 39:42


    Join Clodagh and Alanna as they share some of their most embarrassing stories. They chat about how embarrassment and shame can sometimes hold them back from sharing their faith with others. They also explore ways they can seek to overcome embarrassment and be bold in sharing the good news.

    Living with pain (with Jo Dowdall)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2021 39:20


    Join Clodagh and Alanna as they welcome their first ever guest, Jo Dowdall! Jo shares a bit about her experiences in being diagnosed with EDS and living with daily pain. She gives several ways that we can be there for those we know that are living with physical illness and shares how she finds joy in the midst of pain. 

    Disappointment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 40:28


    Join Clodagh and Alanna as the take a look at how to deal with disappointment. They share some of their own experiences in being disappointed and reasons that they think lead to that situation. They also explore how to find joy in the midst of disappointment.

    Leavers (Part. 2)

    Play Episode Play 28 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 27, 2021 29:59


    We rejoin Clodagh and Alanna as they continue to explore their experiences in leaving school and going to university. This episode they share some practical advice that helped them as they went through that season. This is the 2nd part of a 2 part series, so if you have missed Leavers (Part. 1) go back and give it a listen. 

    Leavers (Part. 1)

    Play Episode Play 25 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 38:42


    Clodagh and Alanna take a look down memory lane to when they left school. They discuss their experiences, sharing some of their highlights as well as some things they wish they had done differently. This is a two parter -  so be sure to listen to Leavers (Part. 2)!

    Count it all joy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 44:30


    Join Clodagh and Alanna as they share a bit about who they are and why they started a podcast. They discuss their journey with Jesus so far and the trials they have encountered. Challenged by James 1v2 they discuss what it means to 'Count it all joy' and how changing perspective through intentional conversation can make all the difference. 

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    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 0:53


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