The hosts

A brief introduction

Tim Nash

Tim is the co-founder, producer and co-host of Nomad Podcast.

After years spent studying theology and working in churches and Christian charities, Tim now pours his energy into cultivating the Nomad community. He also co-hosts Homegrown Faith, a monthly podcast exploring spirituality through shared practices with his 10-year-old son, Elliot.

Tim lives in Nottingham with his wife Hannah and Elliot. When he’s not behind the mic, you’ll likely find him cycling through the countryside, losing gracefully at snooker, reading something thoughtful, or watching a bleak TV drama with a cup of tea in hand.

Nick Thorley

Nick is co-founder and co-host of Nomad Podcast. He lives just down the road from Tim in Nottingham.

For several years, Nick was a youth worker for the Methodist Church. He now works for an international development agency. In his spare time, Nick hangs out with his kids, runs very long distances, drinks coffee, watches TV, listens to sport on the radio, cooks vegan food and meets up with friends.

Joy Brooks

Joy lives in Leicester with husband Tony, some of her teenage and adult children and a couple of cats.

Joy works as a therapist in both the public and private sector and is fascinated by the interface between psychology and faith. She treasures the opportunities she has to connect with others and share in the sacredness of a therapeutic space.

When not musing upon the experience of being human, Joy is likely to be avoiding household chores by reading, attempting to be a gardener or enjoying a good film.

Anna Robinson

Anna lives in west Cornwall with her husband Jim and their two daughters.

Anna is a contemplative spiritual writer, who writes and records audio meditations and the monthly Nomad Contemplations. She hosts retreats and loves to curate spaces for people to slow down, connect with themselves, the world around them and beyond.

Anna enjoys reading, foraging, bushcraft, cold water swimming, playing the piano, taking photos and watercolour painting.

Dave Ward, Jemimah McAlpine and David Benjamin Blower

Dave faithfully served as co-host from 2011 – 2018, Jemimah from 2018 – 2021 and David Blower from 2017 – 2023. They will forever be co-hosts in Nomad’s archive and in our hearts!