arts
Hosted by The River · arts · EN-US
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.
Required Pod Score for this podcast. PitchCentric checks your profile against host openness, topical fit, and audience signals before you generate a pitch.
Contact path
Public web form
Booking probability
29%
Guest openness
Selective
Sign up to generate a grounded pitch for UpStream.
Signup to Generate a PitchIt 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.
UpStream is hosted by The River. The show has published 29 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Making the Bible Come Alive with Pastor John Thomason" (12 May 2026, 41 minutes), "When Faith Meets Suffering | Finding Hope in Life’s Hardest Seasons" (12 May 2026, 33 minutes), and "A Cancer Diagnosis: How Life Changes Part 2" (10 February 2026, 41 minutes).
UpStream publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 39 minutes across 29 episodes.
Booking probability for UpStream is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. UpStream requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. UpStream's contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for UpStream are Religion & Faith. UpStream has an arts audience.
The River hosts UpStream, an arts podcast with 29 episodes published.
Our AI reads these to draft pitches. Use them as grounding for a pitch that cites a real guest and a specific topic.
UpStream
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...
UpStream
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...
UpStream
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...
UpStream
AI is everywhere—and our kids are growing up with it faster than we can keep up. Joy sits down with Emily Washburn to talk about how parents can navigate Artificial Intelligence with their children in healthy...
UpStream
When a relationship with your child starts to feel distant, the pain can be overwhelming and the questions endless. Where did things go wrong? How do you reach out without pushing them further away? And is there hope...
UpStream
In today's episode, Joy speaks with Joel Wharton & Ashley Chickerella of Take Heart Cancer Community about how Cancer has impacted their lives, and how they got involved with Take Heart. If you or someone you know is...
UpStream
In today's episode, Joy talks with Greg and Julie Murray about their experience dealing with ALZ through Julie's Mom. They share the first initial signs, and what it was like walking through her passing. If you are or...
UpStream
In today's episode, Joy sits down with Brenda Craft as she shares her journey of caring for her Husband Kelly as he battled ALS, and how they navigated the tough moments, and appreciated the good ones. If you or someone...
UpStream
In today's episode, Joy speaks with David Mahan, Policy Director with the Center for Christian Virtue. They walk through the causes in declining marriage and birth rates, and why limiting screen time for your children...
Episode #3
It can be a challenge when your child cuts you off completely for reasons either known or unknown. In today's episode, Joy talks with Brenda Huerta, a counselor with Focus on the Family on how to handle the broken...
UpStream
1 in 5 Americans deal with Mental Illness annually. In today's episode, Joy talks with Tracie Bayer, from NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) as she walks through her own personal battles, and how her faith...
Episode #1
Navigating your role in your blended family can be tough. In this episode, Joy talks with Deanna Thayer, a blended family Coach with Focus on the Family about how to handle discipline, roles, and the emotions that come...
UpStream
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...
UpStream
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...
UpStream
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...
UpStream
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...
UpStream
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...
UpStream
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...
UpStream
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...
UpStream
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...
Recent guests on UpStream. Study who booked and why before you pitch.
Marriage & Family therapist, Hope Restored Aftercare Coach, Focus on the Family
Teacher Spotlight, Sounds Like This
Director of PluggedIn.com, Focus on the Family
Special Lecturer and James T. Shotwell Professor of International Relations Emerita, Maslowski Wellness and Research Center
PitchCentric classifies UpStream under these industries. Guests from them are the closest fit, and each links to the best podcasts in that industry.
Shows with the most semantically similar episode content. Pitch one, pitch all; producers cluster.
Is this podcast yours and you'd like to remove or correct details? Request removal or email privacy@pitchcentric.com.
Questions about the free trial? See the pricing FAQ
