‘Afternoons With Joy’ Category Archive

Joy Shares the Scariest Moment of Her Labor Story

Having a baby is a scary experience for any new mom. For Joy, who already deals with anxiety, it was a particularly nerve-racking day. Things did not go as planned when she gave birth to her son just a few months ago. She wanted to share the crazy story with you and why she is so glad her son was delivered safely.     … Continue reading

NEEDTOBREATHE Shares the Story Behind New Song “Who Am I”

“The struggle of my life is feeling worthy of love.”  NEEDTOBREATHE’S lead singer, Bear Rinehart, shares how God loves us despite our performance when he breaks down the meaning behind their new hit song “Who Am I.”   Don’t miss our full interview with NEEDTOBREATHE about their new album “Out of Body.”           … Continue reading

Trying NEW Cauliflower Wings

Buffalo Wild Wings has recently introduced a way for people who do not want to eat meat to still be able to eat wings! The chicken is replaced with cauliflower and while cauliflower wings have been around for awhile, it is much more readily available with Buffalo Wild Wings hopping on the trend. CJ and Joy have never had wings like this, and we used the mild buffalo sauce to make them truly authentic wings!… … Continue reading

Is Starbuck’s Final Summer Drink Delicious or a Disaster?

Starbucks has attempted to end the summer with a bang by adding a permanent new drink to their roster: The Star Drink! You can buy this drink with or without coconut milk but it is made from starfruit and kiwi (which can be found diced up in the drink). CJ and Joy’s first impressions aren’t great, but maybe they will change their mind upon giving the Star Drink a taste!     … Continue reading

How I Got Coronavirus and What It Was Like: With Mike From Tenth Avenue North

Mike Donehey from Tenth Avenue North had no idea when we talked to him at the beginning of quarantine that his whole family would later come down with coronavirus. Once he recovered we wanted to hear first hand how he got it and what coronavirus was like for him and his girls. For the audio version of this interview, check out our podcast with Mike. CJ & Joy · SPECIAL EDITION: How I Got Coronavirus… … Continue reading

Forget the BLT! You Should Be Eating a BLS

If quarantine has taught us anything, it is to get creative in the kitchen with the foods you already have. This could be why the bacon, lettuce, and strawberry sandwich caught on. People are going crazy for it saying it is even tastier than the traditional bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich. We tried it for ourselves to share the result with you.   … Continue reading