https://simplecast.com Thee Quaker Podcast Join us each week as we explore stories of spiritual courage. We’ll delve into the lives of Quakers past and present, and explore the big questions about modern life and spirituality. A podcast for spiritual seekers, lifelong Quakers, and everything in between. en Wed, 8 Apr 2026 13:47:37 +0000 Wed, 8 Apr 2026 13:47:49 +0000 https://quakerpodcast.com/ Thee Quaker Podcast https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/ffcb79cf-816c-488c-a5a3-13d6d6bd5847/6dd1a82d-d527-4435-8b3c-a6e3c428736c/3000x3000/2.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://quakerpodcast.com/ episodic Join us each week as we explore stories of spiritual courage. We’ll delve into the lives of Quakers past and present, and explore the big questions about modern life and spirituality. A podcast for spiritual seekers, lifelong Quakers, and everything in between. Jon Watts false https://feeds.simplecast.com/otEQXV4M quakers, quaker, society of friends Thee Quaker Project producer@quakerpodcast.com 07c97b15-30cf-48c6-b360-c9ed11ccaa1b Michael Birkel on Quakers, Mysticism, and Reading the Bible (re-release) As a professor at Earlham College, Michael Birkel was known for his dynamic and thoughtful teaching style. As an author, he is known for capturing Quaker theology and practice in an accessible way. 

Today, we’ve got this thoughtful Quaker scholar on the show to share his thoughts on mysticism, spiritual reading, and giving the next generation of Quakers room to express their faith.

This episode originally aired on July 17, 2024.

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]]> Wed, 8 Apr 2026 13:47:37 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Jon Watts, Michael Birkel) https://quakerpodcast.com/ As a professor at Earlham College, Michael Birkel was known for his dynamic and thoughtful teaching style. As an author, he is known for capturing Quaker theology and practice in an accessible way. 

Today, we’ve got this thoughtful Quaker scholar on the show to share his thoughts on mysticism, spiritual reading, and giving the next generation of Quakers room to express their faith.

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]]> Michael Birkel on Quakers, Mysticism, and Reading the Bible (re-release) Jon Watts, Michael Birkel 00:37:01 As a professor at Earlham College, Michael Birkel was known for his dynamic and thoughtful teaching style. As an author, he is known for capturing Quaker theology and practice in an accessible way. Today, we’ve got this thoughtful Quaker scholar on the show to share his thoughts on mysticism, spiritual reading, and giving the next generation of Quakers room to express their faith. This episode originally aired on July 17, 2024. As a professor at Earlham College, Michael Birkel was known for his dynamic and thoughtful teaching style. As an author, he is known for capturing Quaker theology and practice in an accessible way. Today, we’ve got this thoughtful Quaker scholar on the show to share his thoughts on mysticism, spiritual reading, and giving the next generation of Quakers room to express their faith. This episode originally aired on July 17, 2024. bible, quakerism, quaker, mystic, quakers, early friends, mysticism false bonus 28e9f6fc-b5c5-40e4-8433-6d40e6ebb8d1 An Hour of Silent Quaker Worship In the Quaker tradition, waiting worship is never an empty silence; it is a profound, shared, expectant stillness. In this experimental episode, we gathered together for worship at Green St. Meeting in Philadelphia, placed field microphones around the worship space, and created an immersive, stereo audio documentary of communal waiting. You will hear the physical reality of people gathering together, complete with passing cars, the creaking of benches, and the distant coo of a happy infant. We invite you to grab your headphones and use this immersive hour to center down into a deep, worshipful silence wherever and whenever you are.

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]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:05:00 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Thee Quaker Project) https://quakerpodcast.com/ In the Quaker tradition, waiting worship is never an empty silence; it is a profound, shared, expectant stillness. In this experimental episode, we gathered together for worship at Green St. Meeting in Philadelphia, placed field microphones around the worship space, and created an immersive, stereo audio documentary of communal waiting. You will hear the physical reality of people gathering together, complete with passing cars, the creaking of benches, and the distant coo of a happy infant. We invite you to grab your headphones and use this immersive hour to center down into a deep, worshipful silence wherever and whenever you are.

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]]> An Hour of Silent Quaker Worship Thee Quaker Project 01:00:14 In the Quaker tradition, waiting worship is a profound, expectant stillness. For this experimental episode, we placed field microphones around Green St. Meeting in Philadelphia to create an immersive stereo documentary of communal waiting. We invite you to grab your headphones and use this immersive hour to center down into a deep, worshipful silence wherever and whenever you are. In the Quaker tradition, waiting worship is a profound, expectant stillness. For this experimental episode, we placed field microphones around Green St. Meeting in Philadelphia to create an immersive stereo documentary of communal waiting. We invite you to grab your headphones and use this immersive hour to center down into a deep, worshipful silence wherever and whenever you are. religious society of friends, vocal ministry, worship, meetinghouse, quaker, quaker worship, silent, silence, green st meeting, quakers, silent worship, silent meeting, meeting house false full 71 ba39b67c-d12c-4645-829e-000411ed0125 Elizabeth Hooton: The Radical Life of the First Quaker Woman Preacher Elizabeth Hooton was the fierce and determined matriarch of the early Quaker movement who outmaneuvered magistrates and kings to spread the Gospel of Love. 

From her illegal farmhouse congregation in England to the royal courts of an empire, Hooton’s journey reveals a pioneer who refused to remain quiet when the Spirit asked her to speak. She proved that a tender heart can still possess a sharp prophetic edge, and left a blueprint for resistance in our times.

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]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:05:00 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Zack Jackson, Marcelle Martin, Adrian Weimer) https://quakerpodcast.com/ Elizabeth Hooton was the fierce and determined matriarch of the early Quaker movement who outmaneuvered magistrates and kings to spread the Gospel of Love. 

From her illegal farmhouse congregation in England to the royal courts of an empire, Hooton’s journey reveals a pioneer who refused to remain quiet when the Spirit asked her to speak. She proved that a tender heart can still possess a sharp prophetic edge, and left a blueprint for resistance in our times.

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]]> Elizabeth Hooton: The Radical Life of the First Quaker Woman Preacher Zack Jackson, Marcelle Martin, Adrian Weimer 00:34:57 Elizabeth Hooton was the fierce but tender matriarch of the early Quaker movement who outmaneuvered magistrates and kings to spread the Gospel of Love. Elizabeth Hooton was the fierce but tender matriarch of the early Quaker movement who outmaneuvered magistrates and kings to spread the Gospel of Love. elizabeth hooton, new england, missionaries, early american history, george fox, boston, gospel, elizabeth hooten, early america, quakers, colonial history, general baptists, colonies, england, massachusetts, early quakers false full 70 a1684da8-527f-46ce-bb89-aba968a83c3e Mobilizing Quakers for Immigration Justice with AFSC After fleeing for their lives from Russia to the United States, an asylum-seeking family was met not with sanctuary, but with chains and a rusty detention cell. Just as the faceless deportation machine threatened to swallow them completely, the American Friends Service Committee offered a lifeline. This episode tells the story of what happens when grassroots Quaker love combines with institutional advocacy to bring justice and dignity to the US Immigration system. 

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]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:05:00 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Zack Jackson, Amy Gottlieb, German Smirnov, Marcia Aguiluz, Brian Blackmore, Ainsley Bruton) https://quakerpodcast.com/ After fleeing for their lives from Russia to the United States, an asylum-seeking family was met not with sanctuary, but with chains and a rusty detention cell. Just as the faceless deportation machine threatened to swallow them completely, the American Friends Service Committee offered a lifeline. This episode tells the story of what happens when grassroots Quaker love combines with institutional advocacy to bring justice and dignity to the US Immigration system. 

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]]> Mobilizing Quakers for Immigration Justice with AFSC Zack Jackson, Amy Gottlieb, German Smirnov, Marcia Aguiluz, Brian Blackmore, Ainsley Bruton 00:33:24 When a Russian asylum-seeking family was met with chains instead of sanctuary, the American Friends Service Committee stepped in to offer a lifeline against the faceless deportation machine. This episode explores what happens when grassroots Quaker love and institutional advocacy unite to bring justice and dignity to the US immigration system. When a Russian asylum-seeking family was met with chains instead of sanctuary, the American Friends Service Committee stepped in to offer a lifeline against the faceless deportation machine. This episode explores what happens when grassroots Quaker love and institutional advocacy unite to bring justice and dignity to the US immigration system. border, immigration, election, immigration justice, migration, just migration, russia, quaker, costa rica, american friends service committee, ice, justice, afsc, quaker justice, monteverde false full 69 24524bea-5142-44f8-bf58-ad8e498b7aa9 Quakers and AI Chatbots are becoming integrated into everything, AI images and videos are impossible to discern, and the line between real and artificial is starting to blur. What wisdom does Quakerism have to lend to the usage and development of AI? Should Quakers use AI at all? Is there that of God in the algorithm?

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]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:05:00 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Zack Jackson, Gray Cox, Kenneth Cukier, Adena Dershowitz) https://quakerpodcast.com/ Chatbots are becoming integrated into everything, AI images and videos are impossible to discern, and the line between real and artificial is starting to blur. What wisdom does Quakerism have to lend to the usage and development of AI? Should Quakers use AI at all? Is there that of God in the algorithm?

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]]> Quakers and AI Zack Jackson, Gray Cox, Kenneth Cukier, Adena Dershowitz 00:38:40 What wisdom does Quakerism have to lend to the usage and development of artificial intelligence? Should Quakers use AI at all? Is there that of God in the algorithm? What wisdom does Quakerism have to lend to the usage and development of artificial intelligence? Should Quakers use AI at all? Is there that of God in the algorithm? technology, peace, gemini, grok, anthropic, openai, google, climate change, school, future, ai, chatgpt, artificial intelligence, quakers, claude, tech, friends false full 68 a40aaa6d-48b2-427c-8f05-b2ac0bece0d0 39 Ways to (Nonviolently) Overthrow a Dictator with Quaker Activist George Lakey (re-release) Quaker peace activist George Lakey has been singing freedom songs in the streets since the civil rights movement. Today, George says, as our democracy faces an existential threat, it is important that we look to other countries whose people have resisted autocrats and won. On this week’s podcast episode we talk with George about those cases, and the nonviolent database he has helped to assemble which shows 39 recent cases of countries whose people nonviolently overthrew a dictator.

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]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:05:00 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (George Lakey, Jon Watts) https://quakerpodcast.com/ Quaker peace activist George Lakey has been singing freedom songs in the streets since the civil rights movement. Today, George says, as our democracy faces an existential threat, it is important that we look to other countries whose people have resisted autocrats and won. On this week’s podcast episode we talk with George about those cases, and the nonviolent database he has helped to assemble which shows 39 recent cases of countries whose people nonviolently overthrew a dictator.

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]]> 39 Ways to (Nonviolently) Overthrow a Dictator with Quaker Activist George Lakey (re-release) George Lakey, Jon Watts 00:33:31 Quaker peace activist George Lakey has been singing freedom songs in the streets since the civil rights movement. Today, George says, as our democracy faces an existential threat, it is important that we look to other countries whose people have resisted autocrats and won. On this week’s podcast episode we talk with George about those cases, and the nonviolent database he has helped to assemble which shows 39 recent cases of countries whose people nonviolently overthrew a dictator. This episode originally aired on March 14, 2025. Quaker peace activist George Lakey has been singing freedom songs in the streets since the civil rights movement. Today, George says, as our democracy faces an existential threat, it is important that we look to other countries whose people have resisted autocrats and won. On this week’s podcast episode we talk with George about those cases, and the nonviolent database he has helped to assemble which shows 39 recent cases of countries whose people nonviolently overthrew a dictator. This episode originally aired on March 14, 2025. quaker, authoritarianism, dictator, resistance, nonviolence false bonus e4077e93-2161-4f03-91bf-62d76951bc4a How to Start a Quaker Meeting We follow two emerging Quaker communities from different traditions to witness the messy, faithful reality of starting a Quaker meeting. There are no formulas here, only the collective wisdom of people who are discerning a call together. It’s an invitation to explore what happens when we stop trying to control the outcome and simply agree to join the work the Spirit is already doing.

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]]> Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:05:00 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Brent Bill, Kristin Aull, Zack Jackson, Jackie Joy) https://quakerpodcast.com/ We follow two emerging Quaker communities from different traditions to witness the messy, faithful reality of starting a Quaker meeting. There are no formulas here, only the collective wisdom of people who are discerning a call together. It’s an invitation to explore what happens when we stop trying to control the outcome and simply agree to join the work the Spirit is already doing.

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]]> How to Start a Quaker Meeting Brent Bill, Kristin Aull, Zack Jackson, Jackie Joy 00:29:54 We follow two emerging Quaker communities from different traditions to witness the messy, faithful reality of starting a Quaker meeting. There are no formulas here, only the collective wisdom of people who are discerning a call together. It’s an invitation to explore what happens when we stop trying to control the outcome and simply agree to join the work the Spirit is already doing. We follow two emerging Quaker communities from different traditions to witness the messy, faithful reality of starting a Quaker meeting. There are no formulas here, only the collective wisdom of people who are discerning a call together. It’s an invitation to explore what happens when we stop trying to control the outcome and simply agree to join the work the Spirit is already doing. liberal quakers, meeting for worship, fum, new meeting, quakers, worship group, evangelical quakers, evangelicals, new meeting project, fgc, silent meeting false full 67 bd935151-dae8-466b-8e9f-f787660c7939 Minneapolis Quakers Stand Up to ICE Quakers believe in loving your neighbor, but what is a peace-loving Friend to do when their city is invaded by armed forces intent on violence? For this week’s episode, we bring you a special conversation with four Quakers from the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St Paul who have been wrestling with just that. 

 

Notes:

Three of our guests are active in ISAIAH, a "statewide multiracial group of faith communities, Black barbershops, childcare centers, and more fighting for racial and economic justice in Minnesota". Information about events and resources for faithful resistance can be found at https://www.isaiahmn.org/

ICE Out of Minnesota has toolkits and resources for dismantling the "pillars of power" that our guests talked about. There are two upcoming actions against Target and Enterprise this week - https://www.iceoutnowmn.com/

 

If this episode has inspired you to learn more about Quaker resistance, then we recommend the following Thee Quaker Podcast episodes

The “Quakers vs. ICE” Lawsuit

39 Ways to (Nonviolently) Overthrow a Dictator with Quaker Activist George Lakey

A Quaker Response to Crisis with Eileen Flanagan 

How Trump Made Me A Quaker: Faithful Resistance with Daniel Hunter

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]]> Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:05:00 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Laura Kressin, Zack Jackson, Annika Fjelstad, Betsy Raasch-Gilman, Troy Thielen) https://quakerpodcast.com/ Quakers believe in loving your neighbor, but what is a peace-loving Friend to do when their city is invaded by armed forces intent on violence? For this week’s episode, we bring you a special conversation with four Quakers from the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St Paul who have been wrestling with just that. 

 

Notes:

Three of our guests are active in ISAIAH, a "statewide multiracial group of faith communities, Black barbershops, childcare centers, and more fighting for racial and economic justice in Minnesota". Information about events and resources for faithful resistance can be found at https://www.isaiahmn.org/

ICE Out of Minnesota has toolkits and resources for dismantling the "pillars of power" that our guests talked about. There are two upcoming actions against Target and Enterprise this week - https://www.iceoutnowmn.com/

 

If this episode has inspired you to learn more about Quaker resistance, then we recommend the following Thee Quaker Podcast episodes

The “Quakers vs. ICE” Lawsuit

39 Ways to (Nonviolently) Overthrow a Dictator with Quaker Activist George Lakey

A Quaker Response to Crisis with Eileen Flanagan 

How Trump Made Me A Quaker: Faithful Resistance with Daniel Hunter

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]]> Minneapolis Quakers Stand Up to ICE Laura Kressin, Zack Jackson, Annika Fjelstad, Betsy Raasch-Gilman, Troy Thielen 00:34:09 Quakers believe in loving your neighbor, but what is a peace-loving Friend to do when their city is invaded by armed forces intent on violence? For this week’s episode, we bring you a special conversation with four Quakers from the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St Paul who have been wrestling with just that. Quakers believe in loving your neighbor, but what is a peace-loving Friend to do when their city is invaded by armed forces intent on violence? For this week’s episode, we bring you a special conversation with four Quakers from the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St Paul who have been wrestling with just that. isaiah, immigration, minneapolis, minnesota, faith in action, twin cities, nonviolent resistance, sunrise movement, st paul, border patrol, quakers, nonviolence, quaker protest, ice false full 66 f8533be1-88dd-4245-88f2-077833d3d800 Inside a Conservative Quaker Meeting This week, we take a field trip to Marlborough Meeting in Kennet Square, PA. Step inside a Conservative Quaker meeting with us to witness a commitment to simplicity and integrity that has endured for centuries. Discover why the ancient instruction to 'stand still' might be the exact antidote to our modern exhaustion.

 

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]]> Tue, 3 Feb 2026 05:05:00 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Seth Hinshaw, Chip Thomas, Jon Watts, Zack Jackson, Penny Thomas) https://quakerpodcast.com/ This week, we take a field trip to Marlborough Meeting in Kennet Square, PA. Step inside a Conservative Quaker meeting with us to witness a commitment to simplicity and integrity that has endured for centuries. Discover why the ancient instruction to 'stand still' might be the exact antidote to our modern exhaustion.

 

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]]> Inside a Conservative Quaker Meeting Seth Hinshaw, Chip Thomas, Jon Watts, Zack Jackson, Penny Thomas 00:31:47 Step inside the silence of a Conservative Quaker meeting to discover how a commitment to simplicity, integrity, and prioritizing "truth over pace" offers a powerful antidote to our modern exhaustion. Step inside the silence of a Conservative Quaker meeting to discover how a commitment to simplicity, integrity, and prioritizing "truth over pace" offers a powerful antidote to our modern exhaustion. vocal ministry, conservative, meeting for worship, waiting worship, conservative quakers, marlborough, quakers false full 65 261ef666-2129-4ab0-8098-88a07f6db17f Why Are Quakers Pacifists? In a world often governed by force, Quakers have stood apart for centuries with a radical commitment to peace. But this isn't just a political stance; it is a spiritual practice that challenges us to see the Divine in everyone—even our enemies. This week, we dive into the history of the Peace Testimony and explore how its living wisdom can guide us through modern conflict.

 

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]]> Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:05:00 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Bridget Moix, Tim Gee, Zack Jackson, Max Carter) https://quakerpodcast.com/ In a world often governed by force, Quakers have stood apart for centuries with a radical commitment to peace. But this isn't just a political stance; it is a spiritual practice that challenges us to see the Divine in everyone—even our enemies. This week, we dive into the history of the Peace Testimony and explore how its living wisdom can guide us through modern conflict.

 

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]]> Why Are Quakers Pacifists? Bridget Moix, Tim Gee, Zack Jackson, Max Carter 00:29:18 In a world often governed by force, Quakers have stood apart for centuries with a radical commitment to peace. But this isn't just a political stance; it is a spiritual practice that challenges us to see the Divine in everyone—even our enemies. This week, we dive into the history of the Peace Testimony and explore how its living wisdom can guide us through modern conflict. In a world often governed by force, Quakers have stood apart for centuries with a radical commitment to peace. But this isn't just a political stance; it is a spiritual practice that challenges us to see the Divine in everyone—even our enemies. This week, we dive into the history of the Peace Testimony and explore how its living wisdom can guide us through modern conflict. peace, divine spark, bible, margaret fell, pacifism, george fox, shalom, peace testimony, quakers, nonviolence, early quakers, war false full 64 142669fd-fb9b-4117-a614-8019eb72a4f6 New! Join us on Thee Quaker Discord Server Season 3 continues next week! In the meantime, we are inviting you to join our new digital community on Discord, a private space where we can engage in deeper dialogue and help build a vibrant digital Quaker community. Think of it as a series of organized chat rooms that prioritize safety and quiet over the algorithmic outrage found on platforms like Facebook or X. You can find easy-to-follow instructions for setting up your account by visiting theequaker.org/discord.

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]]> Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:08:17 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Thee Quaker Project) https://quakerpodcast.com/ Season 3 continues next week! In the meantime, we are inviting you to join our new digital community on Discord, a private space where we can engage in deeper dialogue and help build a vibrant digital Quaker community. Think of it as a series of organized chat rooms that prioritize safety and quiet over the algorithmic outrage found on platforms like Facebook or X. You can find easy-to-follow instructions for setting up your account by visiting theequaker.org/discord.

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]]> New! Join us on Thee Quaker Discord Server Thee Quaker Project 00:05:11 Season 3 continues next week! In the meantime, we are inviting you to join our new digital community on Discord, a private space where we can engage in deeper dialogue and help build a vibrant digital Quaker community. Think of it as a series of organized chat rooms that prioritize safety and quiet over the algorithmic outrage found on platforms like Facebook or X. You can find easy-to-follow instructions for setting up your account by visiting theequaker.org/discord. Season 3 continues next week! In the meantime, we are inviting you to join our new digital community on Discord, a private space where we can engage in deeper dialogue and help build a vibrant digital Quaker community. Think of it as a series of organized chat rooms that prioritize safety and quiet over the algorithmic outrage found on platforms like Facebook or X. You can find easy-to-follow instructions for setting up your account by visiting theequaker.org/discord. false bonus bc4ca31b-b98b-41dc-8e58-d981285f8865 Do Quakers Celebrate Christmas? (re-release) ‘Tis the season to answer one of the Internet’s most burning questions…Do Quakers celebrate Christmas? We called up Friends from around the globe to find the answer(s), and you might be surprised at what they say. 

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]]> Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:05:00 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Thee Quaker Project) https://quakerpodcast.com/ ‘Tis the season to answer one of the Internet’s most burning questions…Do Quakers celebrate Christmas? We called up Friends from around the globe to find the answer(s), and you might be surprised at what they say. 

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]]> Do Quakers Celebrate Christmas? (re-release) Thee Quaker Project 00:30:46 ‘Tis the season to answer one of the Internet’s most burning questions…Do Quakers celebrate Christmas? We called up Friends from around the globe to find the answer(s), and you might be surprised at what they say. ‘Tis the season to answer one of the Internet’s most burning questions…Do Quakers celebrate Christmas? We called up Friends from around the globe to find the answer(s), and you might be surprised at what they say. christmas, holidays, quakers false bonus 1c7e780c-ecb9-4ddf-a9e7-15cca291a7fa A Quaker Pacifist Joins the Military (re-release) Zachary Moon was raised in a Quaker Meeting full of anti-war protesters. Then he felt God calling him to join the military as a chaplain. In the following months and years he had to wrestle with that leading and the response of his family and community.

On this week’s episode, we ask, what happens when your calling seems to be in opposition to the thing that unites your faith community? And can you be a Quaker pacifist while wearing a military uniform?

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]]> Tue, 9 Dec 2025 05:15:00 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Laura Magnani, Jon Watts, Zachary Moon, Georgia Sparling) https://quakerpodcast.com/ Zachary Moon was raised in a Quaker Meeting full of anti-war protesters. Then he felt God calling him to join the military as a chaplain. In the following months and years he had to wrestle with that leading and the response of his family and community.

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]]> A Quaker Pacifist Joins the Military (re-release) Laura Magnani, Jon Watts, Zachary Moon, Georgia Sparling 00:41:57 Zachary Moon was raised in a Quaker Meeting full of anti-war protesters. Then he felt God calling him to join the military as a chaplain. In the following months and years he had to wrestle with that leading and the response of his family and community. Zachary Moon was raised in a Quaker Meeting full of anti-war protesters. Then he felt God calling him to join the military as a chaplain. In the following months and years he had to wrestle with that leading and the response of his family and community. pacifism, navy, military, resistance, enlistment, quakers false bonus 43fa34e6-5b0c-4e7d-a184-c2b09f96cd16 Thee Quaker, Two Years In: Behind the Scenes of a Quaker Media Startup It’s been a little over two years since we embarked on this journey to give Quakers a platform in the digital age. We believe Quakers have something to offer in the 21st century, and by telling our stories and exploring our practices, we can both deepen and broaden the modern Quaker movement.

This project—Thee Quaker Podcast—is part of our ecosystem of online Quaker media, along with The Daily Quaker Message and Quaker Videos, all published by Thee Quaker Project.

Now with thousands of readers, listeners, and viewers around the world, Thee Quaker Project is bringing daily inspiration and courage to seekers and Quakers and supporting them to take the next steps on their spiritual journeys.

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]]> Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:05:00 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Michael Candelori, Ellie Watson, Jon Watts, Maeve Sutherland, Zack Jackson) https://quakerpodcast.com/ It’s been a little over two years since we embarked on this journey to give Quakers a platform in the digital age. We believe Quakers have something to offer in the 21st century, and by telling our stories and exploring our practices, we can both deepen and broaden the modern Quaker movement.

This project—Thee Quaker Podcast—is part of our ecosystem of online Quaker media, along with The Daily Quaker Message and Quaker Videos, all published by Thee Quaker Project.

Now with thousands of readers, listeners, and viewers around the world, Thee Quaker Project is bringing daily inspiration and courage to seekers and Quakers and supporting them to take the next steps on their spiritual journeys.

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]]> Thee Quaker, Two Years In: Behind the Scenes of a Quaker Media Startup Michael Candelori, Ellie Watson, Jon Watts, Maeve Sutherland, Zack Jackson 00:20:11 It's been a little over two years since we embarked on a journey to build Quakers a platform in the digital age. How’s it going? It's been a little over two years since we embarked on a journey to build Quakers a platform in the digital age. How’s it going? daily quaker, thee quaker, devotional, non-profit, update, startup, quakers, video, podcast false bonus 5b0125f8-6fc9-4837-93b5-f4cce5f76c76 What Do Quakers Believe? (re-release) Unlike many Christian traditions, Quakers have no creed. So one of the most commonly asked questions about us—What do Quakers believe?—is sometimes a difficult one to answer. We posed the question to long-time Quakers, new Quakers, Quaker scholars, and more. Join us as we explore this nuanced and rich discussion of Quaker beliefs.

This episode was originally released on July 10, 2024. Check out our full archives for more stories of spiritual courage.

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]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Jon Watts, Jennifer Kavanagh, Tom Hamm, Georgia Sparling, Zack Jackson) https://quakerpodcast.com/ Unlike many Christian traditions, Quakers have no creed. So one of the most commonly asked questions about us—What do Quakers believe?—is sometimes a difficult one to answer. We posed the question to long-time Quakers, new Quakers, Quaker scholars, and more. Join us as we explore this nuanced and rich discussion of Quaker beliefs.

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]]> What Do Quakers Believe? (re-release) Jon Watts, Jennifer Kavanagh, Tom Hamm, Georgia Sparling, Zack Jackson 00:38:25 Unlike most Christian traditions, Quakers intentionally have no creed and so, of course, the question we get asked the most is: What do Quakers believe? Unlike most Christian traditions, Quakers intentionally have no creed and so, of course, the question we get asked the most is: What do Quakers believe? creed, quakers, belief, faith false bonus 5300d1a8-266c-4050-882e-750e97a70000 A Quaker Response to Crisis with Eileen Flanagan Quaker author and activist Eileen Flanagan joins us to explore the wisdom that she has learned from her decades of experience in organizing around the climate crisis, and how that very crisis is exposing the “illusion of separation” in our times. Eileen helps us move beyond individual conviction to creating effective and diverse coalitions for positive social change.

"Common Ground: How the Crisis of the Earth is Saving Us from Our Illusion of Separation" by Eileen Flanagan

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Westtown School is a Quaker, college preparatory day and boarding school for students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade, located in West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States. Guided by the essential Quaker calling to seek out and honor that of God in each of us, Westtown School challenges its students to realize their individual gifts while learning and living together in a diverse community. Their campus sits on 600 acres of land that includes a 14 acre lake, an arboretum and natural forest, and an instructional organic farm. Learn more and schedule a visit at www.westtown.edu.

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]]> Tue, 11 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Eileen Flanagan, Zack Jackson) https://quakerpodcast.com/ Quaker author and activist Eileen Flanagan joins us to explore the wisdom that she has learned from her decades of experience in organizing around the climate crisis, and how that very crisis is exposing the “illusion of separation” in our times. Eileen helps us move beyond individual conviction to creating effective and diverse coalitions for positive social change.

"Common Ground: How the Crisis of the Earth is Saving Us from Our Illusion of Separation" by Eileen Flanagan

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Westtown School is a Quaker, college preparatory day and boarding school for students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade, located in West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States. Guided by the essential Quaker calling to seek out and honor that of God in each of us, Westtown School challenges its students to realize their individual gifts while learning and living together in a diverse community. Their campus sits on 600 acres of land that includes a 14 acre lake, an arboretum and natural forest, and an instructional organic farm. Learn more and schedule a visit at www.westtown.edu.

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]]> A Quaker Response to Crisis with Eileen Flanagan Eileen Flanagan, Zack Jackson 00:33:25 Quaker author and activist Eileen Flanagan joins us to explore the wisdom that she has learned from her decades of experience in organizing around the climate crisis, and how that very crisis is exposing the “illusion of separation” in our times. Quaker author and activist Eileen Flanagan joins us to explore the wisdom that she has learned from her decades of experience in organizing around the climate crisis, and how that very crisis is exposing the “illusion of separation” in our times. eqat, earth quaker action team, quaker, climate change, social change, quaker author, authoritarianism, social action, climate crisis, eileen flanagan false full 63 7c9991ac-789a-494d-9155-3e59b850ea6e Do Quakers Read the Bible? It’s one of the most asked questions about the faith: “Do Quakers read the Bible?”. The answer is complicated, as this single book has been used as both a brutal weapon and a profound source of liberation. This episode dives into that paradox, examining a faith that places a living Spirit above the written word. This distinction gives people permission to wrestle with the text, to question its authority, and even to find faith in walking away.

Sarah Ruden: https://sarahruden.com/

Ashley Wilcox: https://www.womenslectionary.com/

Peterson Toscano: https://www.petersontoscano.com/about-peterson

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Monteverde, Costa Rica -- January 15-20, 2026

A Quaker-Led, Interfaith Spiritual Retreat

Amid the mist and quiet beauty of a mountaintop cloud forest, Earth & Ember invites spiritual seekers and contemplatives to explore how our lives can be rooted in compassion and peace--while still engaging with a world marked by injustice, greed, and cruelty. Each day offers centering practices, meaningful participation in our rainforest community, rich spiritual conversation, and the wisdom of local scientists, artists, and peacemakers.

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]]> Tue, 4 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Sarah Ruden, Peterson Toscano, Ashley Wilcox, Zack Jackson) https://quakerpodcast.com/ It’s one of the most asked questions about the faith: “Do Quakers read the Bible?”. The answer is complicated, as this single book has been used as both a brutal weapon and a profound source of liberation. This episode dives into that paradox, examining a faith that places a living Spirit above the written word. This distinction gives people permission to wrestle with the text, to question its authority, and even to find faith in walking away.

Sarah Ruden: https://sarahruden.com/

Ashley Wilcox: https://www.womenslectionary.com/

Peterson Toscano: https://www.petersontoscano.com/about-peterson

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Monteverde, Costa Rica -- January 15-20, 2026

A Quaker-Led, Interfaith Spiritual Retreat

Amid the mist and quiet beauty of a mountaintop cloud forest, Earth & Ember invites spiritual seekers and contemplatives to explore how our lives can be rooted in compassion and peace--while still engaging with a world marked by injustice, greed, and cruelty. Each day offers centering practices, meaningful participation in our rainforest community, rich spiritual conversation, and the wisdom of local scientists, artists, and peacemakers.

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]]> Do Quakers Read the Bible? Sarah Ruden, Peterson Toscano, Ashley Wilcox, Zack Jackson 00:27:48 One of the most asked questions about Quakers is “Do they read the Bible?”. The answer is not a simple 'yes' or 'no', but a journey into a faith that has been both wounded and liberated by the very same pages. One of the most asked questions about Quakers is “Do they read the Bible?”. The answer is not a simple 'yes' or 'no', but a journey into a faith that has been both wounded and liberated by the very same pages. bible, truth, george fox, lectionary, weapon, scripture, quakers, quakers and the bible false full 62 93f6696c-312b-41c4-8219-bfb361cb0613 Conspiring for Goodness with Rachel Doll O’Mahoney What does it mean to “conspire for goodness” in a fractured world? We visit the historic Valley Mills Friends Meeting to talk with pastor Rachel Doll O’Mahoney about the power of a community built on deep, authentic care. Then, we hear her surprising sermon that reclaims the word “conspiracy” as a radical invitation to breathe together for a more hopeful purpose.

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]]> Tue, 28 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Rachel Doll O'Mahoney, Zack Jackson) https://quakerpodcast.com/ What does it mean to “conspire for goodness” in a fractured world? We visit the historic Valley Mills Friends Meeting to talk with pastor Rachel Doll O’Mahoney about the power of a community built on deep, authentic care. Then, we hear her surprising sermon that reclaims the word “conspiracy” as a radical invitation to breathe together for a more hopeful purpose.

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]]> Conspiring for Goodness with Rachel Doll O’Mahoney Rachel Doll O'Mahoney, Zack Jackson 00:31:27 This week, we visit Valley Mills Friends Meeting where pastor Rachel Doll O’Mahoney delivers a surprising sermon that reclaims the word “conspiracy” as a radical invitation for a community to breathe together for good. This week, we visit Valley Mills Friends Meeting where pastor Rachel Doll O’Mahoney delivers a surprising sermon that reclaims the word “conspiracy” as a radical invitation for a community to breathe together for good. vocal ministry, goodness, indiana, indianapolis, quakers, conspiracy, sermon, valley mills false full 61 eccf8115-32a5-4e19-81e4-d65011da28d1 The Quaker Prison Experiment The Quaker experiment at Eastern State Penitentiary was meant to be a sanctuary for the soul, a place to reform criminals through silence and reflection. Instead, it accidentally engineered a form of psychological torture: solitary confinement. This episode uncovers the complicated history of this "Great Experiment" and then journeys to the offices of AFSC Prison Watch, where a new generation of Quaker activists are confronting this legacy by listening to the raw, firsthand accounts of people who have survived the modern system. 

 

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Westtown School, a leading Quaker day school for Pre-K to 12th grade is hosting Open Houses this Fall. 

Upper School, Saturday, October 25th, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Middle School, Thursday, October 30th, 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Lower School, Wednesday, November 5th, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

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]]> Tue, 21 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Bug Finegar, Ojore Lutalo, Bonnie Kerness, Zack Jackson) https://quakerpodcast.com/ The Quaker experiment at Eastern State Penitentiary was meant to be a sanctuary for the soul, a place to reform criminals through silence and reflection. Instead, it accidentally engineered a form of psychological torture: solitary confinement. This episode uncovers the complicated history of this "Great Experiment" and then journeys to the offices of AFSC Prison Watch, where a new generation of Quaker activists are confronting this legacy by listening to the raw, firsthand accounts of people who have survived the modern system. 

 

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Westtown School, a leading Quaker day school for Pre-K to 12th grade is hosting Open Houses this Fall. 

Upper School, Saturday, October 25th, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Middle School, Thursday, October 30th, 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Lower School, Wednesday, November 5th, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

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]]> The Quaker Prison Experiment Bug Finegar, Ojore Lutalo, Bonnie Kerness, Zack Jackson 00:27:55 A Quaker experiment to heal souls at Eastern State Penitentiary accidentally created a new form of torture: solitary confinement. This episode uncovers that complicated history and explores the modern fight to replace grand theories with one simple, revolutionary act. A Quaker experiment to heal souls at Eastern State Penitentiary accidentally created a new form of torture: solitary confinement. This episode uncovers that complicated history and explores the modern fight to replace grand theories with one simple, revolutionary act. american friends service committee, solitary confinement, prison reform, ojore lutalo, bonnie kerness, prison watch, eastern state, eastern state penitentiary, quakers, torture, mass incarceration, justice, prison, afsc false full 60 1dec818a-9399-45b6-876e-70c459c746ad Can We Make America Good? with Philip Gulley (re-release) Using both the pulpit and the page, Quaker pastor Philip Gulley has been a bold voice that challenges the church’s stance on heaven and hell, LGBTQ issues, and more. As he’s seen greater censorship in the publishing world, Phil has moved to an online newsletter where he examines the rise of Donald Trump and calls on Christians to be more active in the pursuit of truth and justice.

In this interview, Jon speaks with Phil about Christian nationalism, his focus post-election, and much more.

This episode was originally released on February 12, 2025. Check out our full archives for more stories of spiritual courage.

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]]> Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Philip Gulley, Jon Watts) https://quakerpodcast.com/ Using both the pulpit and the page, Quaker pastor Philip Gulley has been a bold voice that challenges the church’s stance on heaven and hell, LGBTQ issues, and more. As he’s seen greater censorship in the publishing world, Phil has moved to an online newsletter where he examines the rise of Donald Trump and calls on Christians to be more active in the pursuit of truth and justice.

In this interview, Jon speaks with Phil about Christian nationalism, his focus post-election, and much more.

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]]> Can We Make America Good? with Philip Gulley (re-release) Philip Gulley, Jon Watts 00:38:33 Using both the pulpit and the page, Quaker pastor Philip Gulley has been a bold voice that challenges the church’s stance on heaven and hell, LGBTQ issues, and more. This episode was originally released on February 12, 2025. Check out our full archives for more stories of spiritual courage. Using both the pulpit and the page, Quaker pastor Philip Gulley has been a bold voice that challenges the church’s stance on heaven and hell, LGBTQ issues, and more. This episode was originally released on February 12, 2025. Check out our full archives for more stories of spiritual courage. christianity, make america good, quaker activism, philip gulley, publishing, christian nationalism, faith and action, quakers, evangelicals, politics false bonus db1e4be8-16e9-4000-b86a-b0531a628a3d David LaMotte: Quaker Musician and Hope-Monger Despair doesn't serve the world, but neither does cheap hope. So what's the alternative? Join Quaker musician and author David LaMotte on a journey from smoky bar gigs to the silence of a Quaker meeting to discover a powerful vision of "grounded hope" that confronts the myth of powerlessness. Stick around for profound insights and two live song performances that will leave you feeling a little less alone and a lot more capable of changing the world.

 

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]]> Tue, 7 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (David LaMotte, Jon Watts, Zack Jackson) https://quakerpodcast.com/ Despair doesn't serve the world, but neither does cheap hope. So what's the alternative? Join Quaker musician and author David LaMotte on a journey from smoky bar gigs to the silence of a Quaker meeting to discover a powerful vision of "grounded hope" that confronts the myth of powerlessness. Stick around for profound insights and two live song performances that will leave you feeling a little less alone and a lot more capable of changing the world.

 

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]]> David LaMotte: Quaker Musician and Hope-Monger David LaMotte, Jon Watts, Zack Jackson 00:37:18 Quaker musician David LaMotte confronts the myth of powerlessness with his Quaker-inspired vision of "grounded hope," sharing profound stories and two live songs that reveal how you are already changing the world. Quaker musician David LaMotte confronts the myth of powerlessness with his Quaker-inspired vision of "grounded hope," sharing profound stories and two live songs that reveal how you are already changing the world. hero, david lamotte, guitar, quaker musician, singer songwriter, musician, cheap hope false full 59 460be557-e351-46f0-9aa8-38d550ccf1e7 Why Do Quakers Worship in Silence? Quakers have a long tradition of worshipping in silence, but what really happens when the room gets quiet? In this episode of Thee Quaker Podcast we visit a silent Quaker Meeting for worship and find out for ourselves about this challenging, powerful, and ultimately freeing experience of trying to listen for the divine in a noisy world.

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]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Candi Haas-Simmons, Fritz Weiss, Mitchel Santine Gould, Zack Jackson, Thomas Hamm, Jon Watts) https://quakerpodcast.com/ Quakers have a long tradition of worshipping in silence, but what really happens when the room gets quiet? In this episode of Thee Quaker Podcast we visit a silent Quaker Meeting for worship and find out for ourselves about this challenging, powerful, and ultimately freeing experience of trying to listen for the divine in a noisy world.

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]]> Why Do Quakers Worship in Silence? Candi Haas-Simmons, Fritz Weiss, Mitchel Santine Gould, Zack Jackson, Thomas Hamm, Jon Watts 00:33:38 Quakers have a long tradition of worshipping in silence, but what really happens when the room gets quiet? Quakers have a long tradition of worshipping in silence, but what really happens when the room gets quiet? meeting for worship, worship, waiting worship, pendle hill, unprogrammed meeting, silence, quakers, silent worship, silent meeting, quaker meeting, mysticism false full 58 59f08e3f-32e2-4c37-883a-73f2d4d3282e “Where You Go, I Will Go” with Brenda Esch This week, we take you to New Garden Friends Meeting in Greensboro, North Carolina where pastor Brenda Esch delivers a deeply personal message about the fear and promise of new beginnings. 

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]]> Tue, 23 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Brenda Esch, Zack Jackson) https://quakerpodcast.com/ This week, we take you to New Garden Friends Meeting in Greensboro, North Carolina where pastor Brenda Esch delivers a deeply personal message about the fear and promise of new beginnings. 

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]]> “Where You Go, I Will Go” with Brenda Esch Brenda Esch, Zack Jackson 00:36:18 This week, we take you to New Garden Friends Meeting in Greensboro, North Carolina where pastor Brenda Esch delivers a deeply personal message about the fear and promise of new beginnings. This week, we take you to New Garden Friends Meeting in Greensboro, North Carolina where pastor Brenda Esch delivers a deeply personal message about the fear and promise of new beginnings. vocal ministry, beginnings, school, quaker worship, back to school, quakers, quaker school false full 57 7554a7f1-14bb-4a06-b939-7c95b2bb3cfc Why 300 Quakers Walked to Washington DC A group of Quakers embark on a grueling 300-mile walk from New York to Washington D.C. to deliver a powerful message to a government that doesn’t want to hear it. Their journey, inspired by a nearly 400-year-old act of solidarity, is unexpectedly thrust into the national spotlight when their quiet walk goes viral. This is a story about exhaustion, reluctant celebrity, and what happens when the end of the road is just the beginning of the real work.

Watch the video of the walk here: https://www.quakervideos.com/the-quaker-walk-to-washington/

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World Quaker Day is on Sunday, October 5th, 2025, and this year’s theme is “Love your neighbor.” Friends World Committee for Consultation would like to invite you to take that message to heart and live it out in your own local community. Find an event near you at worldquakerday.org.

 

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]]> Tue, 16 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Max Goodman, Ross Brubeck, Jess Hobbs Pifer, Zack Jackson) https://quakerpodcast.com/ A group of Quakers embark on a grueling 300-mile walk from New York to Washington D.C. to deliver a powerful message to a government that doesn’t want to hear it. Their journey, inspired by a nearly 400-year-old act of solidarity, is unexpectedly thrust into the national spotlight when their quiet walk goes viral. This is a story about exhaustion, reluctant celebrity, and what happens when the end of the road is just the beginning of the real work.

Watch the video of the walk here: https://www.quakervideos.com/the-quaker-walk-to-washington/

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World Quaker Day is on Sunday, October 5th, 2025, and this year’s theme is “Love your neighbor.” Friends World Committee for Consultation would like to invite you to take that message to heart and live it out in your own local community. Find an event near you at worldquakerday.org.

 

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]]> Why 300 Quakers Walked to Washington DC Max Goodman, Ross Brubeck, Jess Hobbs Pifer, Zack Jackson 00:28:00 A group of Quakers embark on a grueling 300-mile walk from New York to Washington D.C. to deliver a powerful message to a government that doesn’t want to hear it. A group of Quakers embark on a grueling 300-mile walk from New York to Washington D.C. to deliver a powerful message to a government that doesn’t want to hear it. immigration, new york, washington dc, walk to washington, quakers, quaker protest, quaker walk to washington, protest, new york city false full 56 14607e05-71e8-44ba-84c4-bf6d9a9c222b The Grimke Sisters: How Two Southern Slave-Owning Quakers Became America's Fiercest Abolitionists (re-release) Sarah and Angelina Grimke were unapologetically anti-slavery and pro-women’s rights. Their convictions were driven by their faith in God, yet it got them booted from Quakerism, made their name a curse among their Southern peers, and even caused controversy among fellow abolitionists. 

The Grimke sisters made history, yet their names have largely been forgotten. Today, we introduce you to these unlikely abolitionists.

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]]> Tue, 9 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Jon Watts, Louise Knight, Lee Ann Bain, Georgia Sparling) https://quakerpodcast.com/ Sarah and Angelina Grimke were unapologetically anti-slavery and pro-women’s rights. Their convictions were driven by their faith in God, yet it got them booted from Quakerism, made their name a curse among their Southern peers, and even caused controversy among fellow abolitionists. 

The Grimke sisters made history, yet their names have largely been forgotten. Today, we introduce you to these unlikely abolitionists.

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]]> The Grimke Sisters: How Two Southern Slave-Owning Quakers Became America's Fiercest Abolitionists (re-release) Jon Watts, Louise Knight, Lee Ann Bain, Georgia Sparling 00:37:36 Sarah and Angelina Grimke were unapologetically anti-slavery and pro-women’s rights. Their convictions were driven by their faith in God, yet it got them booted from Quakerism, made them a byword among their Southern peers, and even caused controversy among fellow Sarah and Angelina Grimke were unapologetically anti-slavery and pro-women’s rights. Their convictions were driven by their faith in God, yet it got them booted from Quakerism, made them a byword among their Southern peers, and even caused controversy among fellow racism, anti slavery, forgotten history, anti-racism, abolition, quakers, grimke sisters false bonus 80ee3c7e-cf11-4c0f-acb5-0588e4537c1e Quaker Graffiti Artist Todd Drake on Doing Good Without Permission Todd Drake is a Quaker graffiti artist and printmaker who uses the street name "Quaker pirate". In this episode, Todd teaches the finer points of graffiti etiquette, explains the provocative inspiration for his new portrait of Benjamin Lay, and shares his philosophy of doing good without asking permission.

 

See his work here: https://quakerpirate.format.com/

 

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]]> Tue, 2 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Todd Drake, Zack Jackson) https://quakerpodcast.com/ Todd Drake is a Quaker graffiti artist and printmaker who uses the street name "Quaker pirate". In this episode, Todd teaches the finer points of graffiti etiquette, explains the provocative inspiration for his new portrait of Benjamin Lay, and shares his philosophy of doing good without asking permission.

 

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]]> Quaker Graffiti Artist Todd Drake on Doing Good Without Permission Todd Drake, Zack Jackson 00:38:34 Quaker graffiti artist Todd Drake (Quaker Pirate), explains the provocative inspiration for his new portrait of Benjamin Lay and shares his philosophy of doing good without asking permission. Quaker graffiti artist Todd Drake (Quaker Pirate), explains the provocative inspiration for his new portrait of Benjamin Lay and shares his philosophy of doing good without asking permission. public art, graffiti, quaker, quakers oppose all war, resistance, quaker pirate, benjamin lay, isaac hopper, nyc false full 55 a71760da-ef98-48d2-9214-fda7b2426a8b Benjamin Lay: The Quaker Abolitionist That History Forgot Benjamin Lay was a fierce abolitionist whose dramatic protests against slavery embarrassed the powerful Quakers of his day. They kicked him out and tried to erase him. This is the story of his return.

Marcus Rediker's Books: https://www.marcusrediker.com/books/

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]]> Tue, 26 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Marcus Rediker, Mark Povinelli, Loretta Fox, Zack Jackson) https://quakerpodcast.com/ Benjamin Lay was a fierce abolitionist whose dramatic protests against slavery embarrassed the powerful Quakers of his day. They kicked him out and tried to erase him. This is the story of his return.

Marcus Rediker's Books: https://www.marcusrediker.com/books/

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]]> Benjamin Lay: The Quaker Abolitionist That History Forgot Marcus Rediker, Mark Povinelli, Loretta Fox, Zack Jackson 00:36:41 Benjamin Lay was a fierce abolitionist whose dramatic protests against slavery embarrassed the powerful Quakers of his day. They kicked him out and tried to erase him. This is the story of his return. Benjamin Lay was a fierce abolitionist whose dramatic protests against slavery embarrassed the powerful Quakers of his day. They kicked him out and tried to erase him. This is the story of his return. quaker abolition, animal rights, racism, reconciliation, vegetarianism, sarah lay, abolition, slavery, hidden history, benjamin lay, early america, quakers, philadelphia yearly meeting false full 54 d50bc35f-99cc-462b-a154-d4730366dc70 Before Quakers Were Abolitionists: The Germantown Quaker Petition Against Slavery Quakers are widely known for being early and outspoken abolitionists, and while that is true, it is not the whole story. Join us as we explore the Germantown Quaker Petition Against Slavery, its delayed impact, and the people who continued to fight the good fight even after many believed that it was already won. 

 

High Definition scan of the 1688 Germantown Quaker Petition Against Slavery

The Grimke Sisters: How Two Southern Slave-Owning Quakers Became America’s Fiercest Abolitionists

 

This episode is brought to you by Olney Friends School. Located on a 350 acre campus in Barnesville Ohio, Olney Friends School is a leading Quaker day and boarding school that boasts a 3:1 student to teacher ratio and a 100% college acceptance rate. Since 1837, Olney has pioneered a progressive educational model that adapts to each student’s unique needs. Their flexible, project-based curriculum blends mastery learning with intellectual exploration, preparing diverse learners for college success and lifelong curiosity.

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]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Mary Crauderueff, Jennifer Gray, Dwight Dunston, Zack Jackson) https://quakerpodcast.com/ Quakers are widely known for being early and outspoken abolitionists, and while that is true, it is not the whole story. Join us as we explore the Germantown Quaker Petition Against Slavery, its delayed impact, and the people who continued to fight the good fight even after many believed that it was already won. 

 

High Definition scan of the 1688 Germantown Quaker Petition Against Slavery

The Grimke Sisters: How Two Southern Slave-Owning Quakers Became America’s Fiercest Abolitionists

 

This episode is brought to you by Olney Friends School. Located on a 350 acre campus in Barnesville Ohio, Olney Friends School is a leading Quaker day and boarding school that boasts a 3:1 student to teacher ratio and a 100% college acceptance rate. Since 1837, Olney has pioneered a progressive educational model that adapts to each student’s unique needs. Their flexible, project-based curriculum blends mastery learning with intellectual exploration, preparing diverse learners for college success and lifelong curiosity.

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]]> Before Quakers Were Abolitionists: The Germantown Quaker Petition Against Slavery Mary Crauderueff, Jennifer Gray, Dwight Dunston, Zack Jackson 00:33:04 Quakers may have been early and outspoken opponents of slavery, but the truth is far messier than many realize. Quakers may have been early and outspoken opponents of slavery, but the truth is far messier than many realize. religious society of friends, quaker, sarah mapps douglass, abolition, anthony benezet, slavery, hidden history, benjamin lay, early america, quakers, abolitionism, quaker prophetic witnses, the grimke sisters, germantown quaker petition against slavery false full 53 bc70b953-8829-4e6e-8c6f-f5ebf42594cc Quakers Who Stand Up for Truth Quakers have a long history of getting into trouble for the sake of justice, but what drives them to act? Why do some Quakers feel compelled to break the law, make public demonstrations, or disrupt business as usual? In this episode, we explore those questions through the story of Jane McCarthy, a 74-year-old grandmother with incurable cancer who is risking her home to protest her council's investment in fossil fuels. We then travel back to the 17th century to uncover the urgent motivations of the first Quakers, who used disruptive and radical tactics in their quest to turn the world upside down.

Erica Canela's forthcoming book: https://ericanela.co.uk/blog/zealous-a-darker-side-of-the-early-quakers/

Season 1 episode on James Naylor: https://quakerpodcast.com/james-nayler-the-quaker-who-rode-into-bristol/

This episode is brought to you by Olney Friends School. Located on a 350 acre campus in Barnesville Ohio, Olney Friends School is a leading Quaker day and boarding school that boasts a 3:1 student to teacher ratio and a 100% college acceptance rate. Since 1837, Olney has pioneered a progressive educational model that adapts to each student’s unique needs. Their flexible, project-based curriculum blends mastery learning with intellectual exploration, preparing diverse learners for college success and lifelong curiosity.To enroll your student or to learn more, visit olneyfriends.org.

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]]> Tue, 12 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Erica Canela, Jane McCarthy, Zack Jackson, Jon Watts) https://quakerpodcast.com/ Quakers have a long history of getting into trouble for the sake of justice, but what drives them to act? Why do some Quakers feel compelled to break the law, make public demonstrations, or disrupt business as usual? In this episode, we explore those questions through the story of Jane McCarthy, a 74-year-old grandmother with incurable cancer who is risking her home to protest her council's investment in fossil fuels. We then travel back to the 17th century to uncover the urgent motivations of the first Quakers, who used disruptive and radical tactics in their quest to turn the world upside down.

Erica Canela's forthcoming book: https://ericanela.co.uk/blog/zealous-a-darker-side-of-the-early-quakers/

Season 1 episode on James Naylor: https://quakerpodcast.com/james-nayler-the-quaker-who-rode-into-bristol/

This episode is brought to you by Olney Friends School. Located on a 350 acre campus in Barnesville Ohio, Olney Friends School is a leading Quaker day and boarding school that boasts a 3:1 student to teacher ratio and a 100% college acceptance rate. Since 1837, Olney has pioneered a progressive educational model that adapts to each student’s unique needs. Their flexible, project-based curriculum blends mastery learning with intellectual exploration, preparing diverse learners for college success and lifelong curiosity.To enroll your student or to learn more, visit olneyfriends.org.

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]]> Quakers Who Stand Up for Truth Erica Canela, Jane McCarthy, Zack Jackson, Jon Watts 00:29:55 Quakers have a long history of getting into trouble for the sake of justice, but what drives them to act? From the earliest Quakers disrupting church services to a modern woman’s brave tax resistance, we explore the deeper core of Quaker prophetic witness. Quakers have a long history of getting into trouble for the sake of justice, but what drives them to act? From the earliest Quakers disrupting church services to a modern woman’s brave tax resistance, we explore the deeper core of Quaker prophetic witness. tax resistance, erica canela, quaker, money rebellion, prophetic witness, social justice, jane mccarthy, extinction rebellion false full 52 77914d35-09ef-4722-b6fb-c97e90272398 Welcome to Thee Quaker Podcast, Season 3 Season 3 of Thee Quaker Podcast is two short weeks away. Co-hosts Jon Watts and Zack Jackson take you on a tour of where the podcast has been and where it is going. This season we’ll focus on “Quaker prophetic witness”: We’re talking about guerilla theater, loving your enemy as you’re confronting them, impossible odds, and stories of spiritual courage that you’ve never heard before. Season 3 launches on August 12th with new episodes every Tuesday. 

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]]> Tue, 29 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Jon Watts, Zack Jackson) https://quakerpodcast.com/ Season 3 of Thee Quaker Podcast is two short weeks away. Co-hosts Jon Watts and Zack Jackson take you on a tour of where the podcast has been and where it is going. This season we’ll focus on “Quaker prophetic witness”: We’re talking about guerilla theater, loving your enemy as you’re confronting them, impossible odds, and stories of spiritual courage that you’ve never heard before. Season 3 launches on August 12th with new episodes every Tuesday. 

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]]> Welcome to Thee Quaker Podcast, Season 3 Jon Watts, Zack Jackson 00:13:48 Season 3 is two short weeks away. This season we’ll focus on “Quaker prophetic witness”: We’re talking about guerilla theater, loving your enemy as you’re confronting them, impossible odds, and stories of spiritual courage that you’ve never heard before. Season 3 is two short weeks away. This season we’ll focus on “Quaker prophetic witness”: We’re talking about guerilla theater, loving your enemy as you’re confronting them, impossible odds, and stories of spiritual courage that you’ve never heard before. false trailer cdf2b39c-aae4-4978-b7b7-db2e1093f01d The “Quakers vs. ICE” Lawsuit When the federal government rescinded a decades-old policy protecting houses of worship from immigration raids, a group of Quakers filed a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security. Their argument is uniquely Quaker: the threat of armed agents in their meeting houses creates a "chilling effect" that doesn't just lower attendance, it fundamentally obstructs their ability to worship, a practice which requires the presence of a diverse community to hear the full expression of God.

What happens when Quakers sue the government? What might be the unexpected ripple effects? And what does it mean for the future of religious freedom when standing by your principles lands you on the radar of a congressional committee?

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]]> Wed, 25 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Zack Jackson, Penny Thron-Webber, Christie Duncan-Tessmer, Noah Merrill) https://quakerpodcast.com/ When the federal government rescinded a decades-old policy protecting houses of worship from immigration raids, a group of Quakers filed a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security. Their argument is uniquely Quaker: the threat of armed agents in their meeting houses creates a "chilling effect" that doesn't just lower attendance, it fundamentally obstructs their ability to worship, a practice which requires the presence of a diverse community to hear the full expression of God.

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]]> The “Quakers vs. ICE” Lawsuit Zack Jackson, Penny Thron-Webber, Christie Duncan-Tessmer, Noah Merrill 00:28:37 When the federal government rescinded a decades-old policy protecting houses of worship from immigration raids, a group of Quakers filed a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security. Their argument is uniquely Quaker: the threat of armed agents in their meeting houses creates a "chilling effect" that doesn't just lower attendance, it fundamentally obstructs their ability to worship, a practice which requires the presence of a diverse community to hear the full expression of God. What happens when Quakers sue the government? What might be the unexpected ripple effects? And what does it mean for the future of religious freedom when standing by your principles lands you on the radar of a congressional committee? When the federal government rescinded a decades-old policy protecting houses of worship from immigration raids, a group of Quakers filed a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security. Their argument is uniquely Quaker: the threat of armed agents in their meeting houses creates a "chilling effect" that doesn't just lower attendance, it fundamentally obstructs their ability to worship, a practice which requires the presence of a diverse community to hear the full expression of God. What happens when Quakers sue the government? What might be the unexpected ripple effects? And what does it mean for the future of religious freedom when standing by your principles lands you on the radar of a congressional committee? immigration, quaker lawsuit, first amendment, department of homeland security, quaker, dhs, new england yearly meeting, sanctuary, freedom of religion, ice, philadelphia yearly meeting, lawsuit false full 51 719c5920-31ec-43d2-bc6c-2577677612bd How Trump Made Me a Quaker: Faithful Resistance with Daniel Hunter In times of political upheaval, when institutions feel unreliable and the future uncertain, how do we resist authoritarianism without becoming what we oppose? Daniel Hunter, co-founder of "Choose Democracy" and seasoned organizer, shares how Trump's second election unexpectedly led him to claim his Quaker identity and discover how ancient Quaker principles provide a roadmap for modern resistance. 

He reveals remarkable acts of civil disobedience happening right under our noses, and explains why recognizing these moments of courage is crucial for building sustained resistance. This vital conversation explores finding strength in uncertainty, courage in community, and hope in the midst of chaos, offering practical resources for resistance grounded in spiritual practice.

Daniel Hunter – https://www.danielhunter.org/

Choose Democracy – https://choosedemocracy.us/

“How We Win: A Guide to Nonviolent Direct Action Campaigning” by George Lakey

World Quaker Day is on Sunday, October 5th, 2025, and this year’s theme is “Love your neighbor.” Friends World Committee for Consultation would like to invite you to take that message to heart and live it out in your own local community. Find helpful ideas for how to do that and free resources at fwcc.world/worldquakerday.

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]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2025 13:13:32 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Daniel Hunter, Jon Watts, Zack Jackson, George Lakey) https://quakerpodcast.com/ In times of political upheaval, when institutions feel unreliable and the future uncertain, how do we resist authoritarianism without becoming what we oppose? Daniel Hunter, co-founder of "Choose Democracy" and seasoned organizer, shares how Trump's second election unexpectedly led him to claim his Quaker identity and discover how ancient Quaker principles provide a roadmap for modern resistance. 

He reveals remarkable acts of civil disobedience happening right under our noses, and explains why recognizing these moments of courage is crucial for building sustained resistance. This vital conversation explores finding strength in uncertainty, courage in community, and hope in the midst of chaos, offering practical resources for resistance grounded in spiritual practice.

Daniel Hunter – https://www.danielhunter.org/

Choose Democracy – https://choosedemocracy.us/

“How We Win: A Guide to Nonviolent Direct Action Campaigning” by George Lakey

World Quaker Day is on Sunday, October 5th, 2025, and this year’s theme is “Love your neighbor.” Friends World Committee for Consultation would like to invite you to take that message to heart and live it out in your own local community. Find helpful ideas for how to do that and free resources at fwcc.world/worldquakerday.

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]]> How Trump Made Me a Quaker: Faithful Resistance with Daniel Hunter Daniel Hunter, Jon Watts, Zack Jackson, George Lakey 00:38:32 In times of political upheaval, when institutions feel unreliable and the future uncertain, how do we resist authoritarianism without becoming what we oppose? Daniel Hunter, co-founder of "Choose Democracy" and seasoned organizer, shares how Trump's second election unexpectedly led him to claim his Quaker identity and discover how ancient Quaker principles provide a roadmap for modern resistance. World Quaker Day is on Sunday, October 5th, 2025, and this year’s theme is “Love your neighbor.” Friends World Committee for Consultation would like to invite you to take that message to heart and live it out in your own local community. Find helpful ideas for how to do that and free resources at fwcc.world/worldquakerday. He reveals remarkable acts of civil disobedience happening right under our noses, and explains why recognizing these moments of courage is crucial for building sustained resistance. This vital conversation explores finding strength in uncertainty, courage in community, and hope in the midst of chaos, offering practical resources for resistance grounded in spiritual practice. In times of political upheaval, when institutions feel unreliable and the future uncertain, how do we resist authoritarianism without becoming what we oppose? Daniel Hunter, co-founder of "Choose Democracy" and seasoned organizer, shares how Trump's second election unexpectedly led him to claim his Quaker identity and discover how ancient Quaker principles provide a roadmap for modern resistance. World Quaker Day is on Sunday, October 5th, 2025, and this year’s theme is “Love your neighbor.” Friends World Committee for Consultation would like to invite you to take that message to heart and live it out in your own local community. Find helpful ideas for how to do that and free resources at fwcc.world/worldquakerday. He reveals remarkable acts of civil disobedience happening right under our noses, and explains why recognizing these moments of courage is crucial for building sustained resistance. This vital conversation explores finding strength in uncertainty, courage in community, and hope in the midst of chaos, offering practical resources for resistance grounded in spiritual practice. choose democracy, quaker, nonviolent resistance, civil disobedience, activism, quaker faith, democracy false full 50 f345dab4-05a3-4d7b-bf50-3b4d58a8c619 When Police Raid a Quaker Meeting House A few months ago, twenty police officers smashed down the door of Westminster Quaker meetinghouse and arrested a handful of young activists as they sat eating hummus and breadsticks. This dramatic raid triggered a profound response from a faith community that hasn't been the target of a similar action since the 17th century.  

When the very act of dissent is being criminalized, how do we stand up for what is right? How do we demand justice while leaving the door open for reconciliation? Can silence, solidarity, and a simple cup of tea challenge the aggression of the state?  

 

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]]> Wed, 11 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Zack Jackson, Ella Taylor, Paul Parker, Caroline Nursey) https://quakerpodcast.com/ A few months ago, twenty police officers smashed down the door of Westminster Quaker meetinghouse and arrested a handful of young activists as they sat eating hummus and breadsticks. This dramatic raid triggered a profound response from a faith community that hasn't been the target of a similar action since the 17th century.  

When the very act of dissent is being criminalized, how do we stand up for what is right? How do we demand justice while leaving the door open for reconciliation? Can silence, solidarity, and a simple cup of tea challenge the aggression of the state?  

 

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]]> When Police Raid a Quaker Meeting House Zack Jackson, Ella Taylor, Paul Parker, Caroline Nursey 00:31:48 A few months ago, twenty police officers smashed down the door of Westminster Quaker meetinghouse and arrested a handful of young activists as they sat eating hummus and breadsticks. This dramatic raid triggered a profound response from a faith community that hasn't been the target of a similar action since the 17th century. When the very act of dissent is being criminalized, how do we stand up for what is right? How do we demand justice while leaving the door open for reconciliation? Can silence, solidarity, and a simple cup of tea challenge the aggression of the state? A few months ago, twenty police officers smashed down the door of Westminster Quaker meetinghouse and arrested a handful of young activists as they sat eating hummus and breadsticks. This dramatic raid triggered a profound response from a faith community that hasn't been the target of a similar action since the 17th century. When the very act of dissent is being criminalized, how do we stand up for what is right? How do we demand justice while leaving the door open for reconciliation? Can silence, solidarity, and a simple cup of tea challenge the aggression of the state? raid, new scotland yard, westminster, police, protest, youth demand false full 49 139bde79-0e4b-4f39-b683-2c5065acdee0 Quaker Anger: Trans Rights and Spiritual Activism with Chloe Schwenke Professor and activist Chloe Schwenke shares her journey as a transgender woman finding acceptance within her Quaker community while navigating increasing political attacks on trans rights. She explores the concept of "Quaker anger" as a spiritual response to injustice and calls for authentic action beyond just feeling stricken by current events. This conversation examines how faith communities can move from witnessing suffering to actively defending human dignity in times of crisis.

Read her memoir, "SELF-ish: A Transgender Awakening" by Chloe Schwenke

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]]> Wed, 4 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Chloe Schwenke, Zack Jackson, Jon Watts) https://quakerpodcast.com/ Professor and activist Chloe Schwenke shares her journey as a transgender woman finding acceptance within her Quaker community while navigating increasing political attacks on trans rights. She explores the concept of "Quaker anger" as a spiritual response to injustice and calls for authentic action beyond just feeling stricken by current events. This conversation examines how faith communities can move from witnessing suffering to actively defending human dignity in times of crisis.

Read her memoir, "SELF-ish: A Transgender Awakening" by Chloe Schwenke

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]]> Quaker Anger: Trans Rights and Spiritual Activism with Chloe Schwenke Chloe Schwenke, Zack Jackson, Jon Watts 00:48:12 Professor and activist Chloe Schwenke shares her journey as a transgender woman finding acceptance within her Quaker community while navigating increasing political attacks on trans rights. She explores the concept of "Quaker anger" as a spiritual response to injustice and calls for authentic action beyond just feeling stricken by current events. This conversation examines how faith communities can move from witnessing suffering to actively defending human dignity in times of crisis. Professor and activist Chloe Schwenke shares her journey as a transgender woman finding acceptance within her Quaker community while navigating increasing political attacks on trans rights. She explores the concept of "Quaker anger" as a spiritual response to injustice and calls for authentic action beyond just feeling stricken by current events. This conversation examines how faith communities can move from witnessing suffering to actively defending human dignity in times of crisis. religious society of friends, lgbtq rights, trans rights, lgbtq, dei, quakers, transgender, usaid false full 48 4948b1bc-e012-4456-99f0-b008bc016372 Beyond the Backlash: A Quaker Perspective on DEI with Niyonu Spann As DEI Initiatives come under attack, we must move beyond surface-level diversity and allyship to embrace our fundamental interconnectedness and mutual thriving. Quakers, according to our guest Niyonu Spann, are uniquely situated to speak profound truth into this pivotal moment. Niyonu is a teacher, singer/songwriter, community activator, and the founder of Beyond Diversity 101. In this episode, she invites us to confront uncomfortable truths about power, to find harmony in dissonance like a jazz musician, and to embrace the profound Quaker practice of discernment in a world crying out for genuine connection and "fiery love."

Visit the episode page for a transcript, links and discussion questions.

Join Friends General Conference for the 2025 Young Adult and Youth (YAY) Gathering from July 2-6 in Clarkston, Michigan, where our theme "Peace Like a River, Joy Like a Fountain" celebrates creativity, worship, and play in an inclusive, intergenerational Quaker community. Registration and more information is available at www.fgcquaker.org/yay, and is open to young adults (18-35), youth (0-18), their families, and volunteers of all ages. The deadline for registration is June 1st, so don’t delay.

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]]> Wed, 14 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Jon Watts, Niyonu Spann) https://quakerpodcast.com/ As DEI Initiatives come under attack, we must move beyond surface-level diversity and allyship to embrace our fundamental interconnectedness and mutual thriving. Quakers, according to our guest Niyonu Spann, are uniquely situated to speak profound truth into this pivotal moment. Niyonu is a teacher, singer/songwriter, community activator, and the founder of Beyond Diversity 101. In this episode, she invites us to confront uncomfortable truths about power, to find harmony in dissonance like a jazz musician, and to embrace the profound Quaker practice of discernment in a world crying out for genuine connection and "fiery love."

Visit the episode page for a transcript, links and discussion questions.

Join Friends General Conference for the 2025 Young Adult and Youth (YAY) Gathering from July 2-6 in Clarkston, Michigan, where our theme "Peace Like a River, Joy Like a Fountain" celebrates creativity, worship, and play in an inclusive, intergenerational Quaker community. Registration and more information is available at www.fgcquaker.org/yay, and is open to young adults (18-35), youth (0-18), their families, and volunteers of all ages. The deadline for registration is June 1st, so don’t delay.

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]]> Beyond the Backlash: A Quaker Perspective on DEI with Niyonu Spann Jon Watts, Niyonu Spann 00:32:59 As DEI Initiatives come under attack, we must move beyond surface-level diversity and allyship to embrace our fundamental interconnectedness and mutual thriving. Quakers, according to our guest Niyonu Spann, are uniquely situated to speak profound truth into this pivotal moment. Niyonu is a teacher, singer/songwriter, community activator, and the founder of Beyond Diversity 101. In this episode, she invites us to confront uncomfortable truths about power, to find harmony in dissonance like a jazz musician, and to embrace the profound Quaker practice of discernment in a world crying out for genuine connection and "fiery love." As DEI Initiatives come under attack, we must move beyond surface-level diversity and allyship to embrace our fundamental interconnectedness and mutual thriving. Quakers, according to our guest Niyonu Spann, are uniquely situated to speak profound truth into this pivotal moment. Niyonu is a teacher, singer/songwriter, community activator, and the founder of Beyond Diversity 101. In this episode, she invites us to confront uncomfortable truths about power, to find harmony in dissonance like a jazz musician, and to embrace the profound Quaker practice of discernment in a world crying out for genuine connection and "fiery love." equity, inclusion, niyonu spann, diversity, beyonddei, dei, quaker music, beyond diversity 101, faith, politics false bonus 85e9add1-3c70-4df6-af73-fee2258ce491 Roadmap to the Apocalypse: A Quaker Guide to the End of Our World with Doug Gwyn Are we living through apocalyptic times? If so, how can we navigate this time of turmoil and come out on the other end with a society more whole, more just, and more guided by love? Quakers may have (part of) the answer.

Quaker author and retired pastor, Doug Gwyn joins Jon Watts to explore how the "apocalyptic spirituality" of early Friends offers profound wisdom for navigating our own era of upheaval. From the nonviolent "Lamb's War" of the 1650’s to the direct action of the 1960’s, and right up until today, he leads us to a vision of a grassroots spiritual and cultural revolution against alienation and injustice.

Visit the episode page for a transcript, links and discussion questions.

World Quaker Day is on Sunday, October 5th, 2025, and this year’s theme is “Love your neighbor.” Friends World Committee for Consultation would like to invite you to take that message to heart and live it out in your own local community. Find helpful ideas for how to do that and free resources at fwcc.world/worldquakerday.

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]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Doug Gwyn, Jon Watts) https://quakerpodcast.com/ Are we living through apocalyptic times? If so, how can we navigate this time of turmoil and come out on the other end with a society more whole, more just, and more guided by love? Quakers may have (part of) the answer.

Quaker author and retired pastor, Doug Gwyn joins Jon Watts to explore how the "apocalyptic spirituality" of early Friends offers profound wisdom for navigating our own era of upheaval. From the nonviolent "Lamb's War" of the 1650’s to the direct action of the 1960’s, and right up until today, he leads us to a vision of a grassroots spiritual and cultural revolution against alienation and injustice.

Visit the episode page for a transcript, links and discussion questions.

World Quaker Day is on Sunday, October 5th, 2025, and this year’s theme is “Love your neighbor.” Friends World Committee for Consultation would like to invite you to take that message to heart and live it out in your own local community. Find helpful ideas for how to do that and free resources at fwcc.world/worldquakerday.

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]]> Roadmap to the Apocalypse: A Quaker Guide to the End of Our World with Doug Gwyn Doug Gwyn, Jon Watts 00:38:28 Are we living through apocalyptic times? If so, how can we navigate this time of turmoil and come out on the other end with a society more whole, more just, and more guided by love? Quakers may have (part of) the answer. Quaker author and retired pastor, Doug Gwyn joins Jon Watts to explore how the "apocalyptic spirituality" of early Friends offers profound wisdom for navigating our own era of upheaval. From the nonviolent "Lamb's War" of the 1650’s to the direct action of the 1960’s, and right up until today, he leads us to a vision of a grassroots spiritual and cultural revolution against alienation and injustice. Are we living through apocalyptic times? If so, how can we navigate this time of turmoil and come out on the other end with a society more whole, more just, and more guided by love? Quakers may have (part of) the answer. Quaker author and retired pastor, Doug Gwyn joins Jon Watts to explore how the "apocalyptic spirituality" of early Friends offers profound wisdom for navigating our own era of upheaval. From the nonviolent "Lamb's War" of the 1650’s to the direct action of the 1960’s, and right up until today, he leads us to a vision of a grassroots spiritual and cultural revolution against alienation and injustice. religious society of friends, apocalypse, upheaval, quakerism, quaker pastor, revolution, quaker beliefs false bonus 831ec6c7-6c56-4547-82b5-a10138ba6090 39 Ways to (Nonviolently) Overthrow a Dictator, with George Lakey As our democracy faces an existential threat it’s important that we look to other countries whose people have resisted autocrats and won, according to Quaker peace activist George Lakey. Lakey has been singing freedom songs in the streets since the civil rights movement, and on this week’s podcast episode we talk with George about the nonviolent database he helped to assemble which shows 39 recent cases of countries whose people nonviolently overthrew a dictator.

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]]> Fri, 14 Mar 2025 15:48:46 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (George Lakey, Georgia Sparling, Jon Watts) https://quakerpodcast.com/ As our democracy faces an existential threat it’s important that we look to other countries whose people have resisted autocrats and won, according to Quaker peace activist George Lakey. Lakey has been singing freedom songs in the streets since the civil rights movement, and on this week’s podcast episode we talk with George about the nonviolent database he helped to assemble which shows 39 recent cases of countries whose people nonviolently overthrew a dictator.

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]]> 39 Ways to (Nonviolently) Overthrow a Dictator, with George Lakey George Lakey, Georgia Sparling, Jon Watts 00:33:38 As our democracy faces an existential threat it’s important that we look to other countries whose people have resisted autocrats and won, according to Quaker peace activist George Lakey. Lakey has been singing freedom songs in the streets since the civil rights movement, and on this week’s podcast episode we talk with George about the nonviolent database he helped to assemble which shows 39 recent cases of countries whose people nonviolently overthrew a dictator. As our democracy faces an existential threat it’s important that we look to other countries whose people have resisted autocrats and won, according to Quaker peace activist George Lakey. Lakey has been singing freedom songs in the streets since the civil rights movement, and on this week’s podcast episode we talk with George about the nonviolent database he helped to assemble which shows 39 recent cases of countries whose people nonviolently overthrew a dictator. peace, quaker, activism, george lakey, nonviolence, dictatorship, activist false bonus e534e1a7-1202-4ce4-944a-eddbd35893f0 Can We Make America Good? with Philip Gulley Using both the pulpit and the page, Quaker pastor Philip Gulley has been a bold voice that challenges the church’s stance on heaven and hell, LGBTQ issues, and more. As he’s seen greater censorship in the publishing world, Phil has moved to an online newsletter where he questions the rise of Donald Trump and calls Christians to be more active in the pursuit of truth and justice.

In this interview, Jon speaks with Phil about his changing beliefs in God, his focus post-election, and much more.

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]]> Wed, 12 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Philip Gulley, Georgia Sparling, Jon Watts) https://quakerpodcast.com/can-we-make-america-good-with-philip-gulley Using both the pulpit and the page, Quaker pastor Philip Gulley has been a bold voice that challenges the church’s stance on heaven and hell, LGBTQ issues, and more. As he’s seen greater censorship in the publishing world, Phil has moved to an online newsletter where he questions the rise of Donald Trump and calls Christians to be more active in the pursuit of truth and justice.

In this interview, Jon speaks with Phil about his changing beliefs in God, his focus post-election, and much more.

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]]> Can We Make America Good? with Philip Gulley Philip Gulley, Georgia Sparling, Jon Watts 00:37:46 Using both the pulpit and the page, Quaker pastor Philip Gulley has been a bold voice that challenges the church’s stance on heaven and hell, LGBTQ issues, and more. Using both the pulpit and the page, Quaker pastor Philip Gulley has been a bold voice that challenges the church’s stance on heaven and hell, LGBTQ issues, and more. christianity, publishing, quakers, evangelicals, religion, progressives, church, faith, politics false bonus 4df72b29-d71a-4a98-b0e4-638d2bf71d0e Black Fire: African American Quakers on Spirituality and Human Rights Spanning more than 150 years, Black Fire brings together the words of Friends who spoke truth to power in some of America’s most tumultuous times. Featuring the writing and speeches of Bayard Rustin, Bill Sutherland, Sojourner Truth and many more, this book is a unique exploration into the spirituality and activism of Black Friends, told in their own words.

In partnership with Friends General Conference, we’re bringing you an exclusive peek into the new audiobook of Black Fire: African American Quakers on Spirituality and Human Rights.

In this behind-the-scenes episode, we’ll speak with some of the book’s editors and share never-before-heard excerpts from the audio version.

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]]> Wed, 15 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Georgia Sparling, emma lepsansky-warner, audrey greenhall, stephen angell) https://quakerpodcast.com/black-fire-african-american-quakers-on-spirituality-and-human-rights Spanning more than 150 years, Black Fire brings together the words of Friends who spoke truth to power in some of America’s most tumultuous times. Featuring the writing and speeches of Bayard Rustin, Bill Sutherland, Sojourner Truth and many more, this book is a unique exploration into the spirituality and activism of Black Friends, told in their own words.

In partnership with Friends General Conference, we’re bringing you an exclusive peek into the new audiobook of Black Fire: African American Quakers on Spirituality and Human Rights.

In this behind-the-scenes episode, we’ll speak with some of the book’s editors and share never-before-heard excerpts from the audio version.

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]]> Black Fire: African American Quakers on Spirituality and Human Rights Georgia Sparling, emma lepsansky-warner, audrey greenhall, stephen angell 00:28:52 Spanning more than 150 years, Black Fire brings together the words of Friends who spoke truth to power in some of America’s most tumultuous times. Spanning more than 150 years, Black Fire brings together the words of Friends who spoke truth to power in some of America’s most tumultuous times. quakerism, black fire, black quakers, african american, quakers false bonus b2e12b94-6ab4-4909-bfca-1673e34a10d8 Our Top Episodes of 2024! There were so many memorable moments in Season 2 of the podcast that we had to revisit a few for our final episode of 2024. We’ve chosen clips from interviews with famous Friends and moments of deep spiritual insight. Join us as we reflect on a meaningful year with Thee Quaker Podcast.

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]]> Wed, 18 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Georgia Sparling, Jon Watts) https://quakerpodcast.com/our-top-5-episodes-of-the-year-2/ There were so many memorable moments in Season 2 of the podcast that we had to revisit a few for our final episode of 2024. We’ve chosen clips from interviews with famous Friends and moments of deep spiritual insight. Join us as we reflect on a meaningful year with Thee Quaker Podcast.

Listen to our top five episodes:

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]]> Our Top Episodes of 2024! Georgia Sparling, Jon Watts 00:26:13 It's time for the top 5 countdown! It's time for the top 5 countdown! 2024 countdown, top5, best of false bonus 6ef85b47-61bf-4847-9aaa-7eee8149ba7a Do Quakers Celebrate Christmas? ‘Tis the season to answer one of the Internet’s most burning questions…Do Quakers celebrate Christmas? We called up Friends from around the globe to find the answer(s), and you might be surprised at what they say. 

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]]> Wed, 4 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Elizabeth Terney, Thomas Hamm, Helen Gould, Bob Henry, Stephen Angell, Gail Koehler, Eileen Kinch, Harriet Joslin, Miriam Fisher Schaefer, Myron Guachalla, Georgia Sparling) https://quakerpodcast.com/do-quakers-celebrate-christmas ‘Tis the season to answer one of the Internet’s most burning questions…Do Quakers celebrate Christmas? We called up Friends from around the globe to find the answer(s), and you might be surprised at what they say. 

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]]> Do Quakers Celebrate Christmas? Elizabeth Terney, Thomas Hamm, Helen Gould, Bob Henry, Stephen Angell, Gail Koehler, Eileen Kinch, Harriet Joslin, Miriam Fisher Schaefer, Myron Guachalla, Georgia Sparling 00:31:46 ‘Tis the season to answer one of the Internet’s most burning questions…Do Quakers celebrate Christmas? We called up Friends from around the globe to find the answer(s), and you might be surprised at what they say. ‘Tis the season to answer one of the Internet’s most burning questions…Do Quakers celebrate Christmas? We called up Friends from around the globe to find the answer(s), and you might be surprised at what they say. christmas, holidays, religious history, quakers, christmas traditions, religious traditions false bonus 4b26ae0c-cefa-4853-a82a-9b767746042c Undoing Racism Within And Without: A Black Quaker's Pledge “It's my responsibility and obligation as a Quaker to keep Dr. Martin Luther King's dream alive,” says James Varner. And that’s what he’s done for more than 60 years. In this episode, James shares his passion to promote equality and love in Quaker circles and beyond.

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]]> Wed, 27 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (James Varner, Georgia Sparling) https://quakerpodcast.com/ “It's my responsibility and obligation as a Quaker to keep Dr. Martin Luther King's dream alive,” says James Varner. And that’s what he’s done for more than 60 years. In this episode, James shares his passion to promote equality and love in Quaker circles and beyond.

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]]> Undoing Racism Within And Without: A Black Quaker's Pledge James Varner, Georgia Sparling 00:32:00 “It's my responsibility and obligation as a Quaker to keep Dr. Martin Luther King's dream alive,” says James Varner. “It's my responsibility and obligation as a Quaker to keep Dr. Martin Luther King's dream alive,” says James Varner. civil rights movement, civil rights, racism, naacp, quakerism, anti-racism, activism, maine, quakers false bonus aa9b789b-3251-4880-bae7-355e94367148 Meet the Quaker Who Ran Against President Biden Why would a virtually unknown Quaker entrepreneur attempt the impossible and run for president of the United States (in 2024)? And how in the world did he win a primary? On today’s episode, we to talk to former presidential candidate Jason Palmer and find out.

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]]> Wed, 16 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (jason palmer, georgia sparling) https://quakerpodcast.com/meet-the-quaker-who-ran-against-president-biden Why would a virtually unknown Quaker entrepreneur attempt the impossible and run for president of the United States (in 2024)? And how in the world did he win a primary? On today’s episode, we to talk to former presidential candidate Jason Palmer and find out.

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]]> Meet the Quaker Who Ran Against President Biden jason palmer, georgia sparling 00:33:06 Meet Jason Palmer. The Quaker who ran against President Joe Biden. Meet Jason Palmer. The Quaker who ran against President Joe Biden. presidential candidate, jason palmer, 2024 election false full 46 d3c471e1-cb92-4a7c-8180-f7aef72dff72 How to Vote Like a Quaker On the eve of a major U.S. presidential election, we’re exploring what it means to be a politically engaged Friend. We’ll hear from Diane Randall and Emily Provance, who will offer hope and guidance on how to engage faithfully. They’ll address voting, political violence, and engaging with people who have different opinions.

And if a Quaker government sounds good right about now, then you definitely need to hear our segment on the rise and fall of a Quaker-run colony!

Philadelphia’s Arch Street Meeting House (ASMH) has been the site of many important events in Quaker history, and we’re celebrating its 220th Anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 27th. All are invited to worship with the Monthly Meeting of Friends of Philadelphia and later enjoy family-friendly Fall activities like pumpkin carving, historic interpreters, and sweet treats. Whether you’re a local or from out of town, ASMH invites all to explore the museum and join our community of 52,000 annual visitors. We also welcome volunteers! Check our website for the latest hours and sign up for our newsletter at HistoricASMH.org.

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]]> Wed, 9 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Jane Calvert, Georgia Sparling, Emily Provance, Diane Randall) https://quakerpodcast.com/how-to-vote-like-a-quaker On the eve of a major U.S. presidential election, we’re exploring what it means to be a politically engaged Friend. We’ll hear from Diane Randall and Emily Provance, who will offer hope and guidance on how to engage faithfully. They’ll address voting, political violence, and engaging with people who have different opinions.

And if a Quaker government sounds good right about now, then you definitely need to hear our segment on the rise and fall of a Quaker-run colony!

Philadelphia’s Arch Street Meeting House (ASMH) has been the site of many important events in Quaker history, and we’re celebrating its 220th Anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 27th. All are invited to worship with the Monthly Meeting of Friends of Philadelphia and later enjoy family-friendly Fall activities like pumpkin carving, historic interpreters, and sweet treats. Whether you’re a local or from out of town, ASMH invites all to explore the museum and join our community of 52,000 annual visitors. We also welcome volunteers! Check our website for the latest hours and sign up for our newsletter at HistoricASMH.org.

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]]> How to Vote Like a Quaker Jane Calvert, Georgia Sparling, Emily Provance, Diane Randall 00:43:46 The election is near. How can Friends respond faithfully? The election is near. How can Friends respond faithfully? quaker politics, election violence, voter registration, fcnl, religion and politics, election season false full 45 e7a24477-938b-471e-a32d-f6b35fc3bc4b Why Are There So Many Quaker Organizations? FCNL, QVS, FWCC, AFSC…there are so many Quaker nonprofits and their acronyms can leave your head swimming, so today we’re going to explore where they all came from. How have they served Quaker communities? We’ll explore the work of these groups — from serving chocolate soup to German children during World War I to a brand new organization that is supporting Quaker ministers. 

And then we'll check in about how it's going at our own nonprofit. What have we learned in the past year? What's been challenging? We'll sit down with some of the people who have been instrumental in Thee Quaker's growth.

Friends-Montessori School is an independent elementary school in Asheville, North Carolina that serves children ages 6-12. Based on Montessori and Quaker practices and values, our holistic, self-directed education honors the child and their place in society by fostering self, community, cultural, environmental, and spiritual awareness. We invite prospective parents as well as Friends who want to invest in the future of Quaker education to contact Canaan Brackins at canaan@friends-montessori.org.

 

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]]> Wed, 2 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Jon Watts, Georgia Sparling, Max Carter, Ashley Wilcox) https://quakerpodcast.com/why-are-there-so-many-quaker-organizations FCNL, QVS, FWCC, AFSC…there are so many Quaker nonprofits and their acronyms can leave your head swimming, so today we’re going to explore where they all came from. How have they served Quaker communities? We’ll explore the work of these groups — from serving chocolate soup to German children during World War I to a brand new organization that is supporting Quaker ministers. 

And then we'll check in about how it's going at our own nonprofit. What have we learned in the past year? What's been challenging? We'll sit down with some of the people who have been instrumental in Thee Quaker's growth.

Friends-Montessori School is an independent elementary school in Asheville, North Carolina that serves children ages 6-12. Based on Montessori and Quaker practices and values, our holistic, self-directed education honors the child and their place in society by fostering self, community, cultural, environmental, and spiritual awareness. We invite prospective parents as well as Friends who want to invest in the future of Quaker education to contact Canaan Brackins at canaan@friends-montessori.org.

 

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]]> Why Are There So Many Quaker Organizations? Jon Watts, Georgia Sparling, Max Carter, Ashley Wilcox 00:38:44 We're taking a deep dive into the world of Quaker nonprofits and doing a state of the union on our own! We're taking a deep dive into the world of Quaker nonprofits and doing a state of the union on our own! charity, ngos, nonprofits false full 44 7e4d6010-7a66-450b-a655-f3a5f61fdff4 Speaking Truth To Power: Answering The Call Indianapolis First Friends is a semi-programmed meeting that has seen an influx in membership since returning to in-person services after the pandemic. That has meant lots of people who are new to Quakerism. It also means lots of people who are unacquainted with the many Friends who have dedicated their lives to “Speaking Truth to Power.”

On this episode, Pastor Bob Henry shares a message that explores the life of outspoken feminist, pacifist, and abolitionist Lucretia Mott. We’ll also hear how music plays a part in this meeting and hear vocal ministry during waiting worship.

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Following a successful World Plenary Meeting, Friends World Committee for Consultation invites all Quakers to download the World Plenary Epistle and other documents outlining the experience. And then, share the epistle and other resources with your Friends church or meeting on World Quaker Day, Sunday, Oct. 6! 

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]]> Wed, 25 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Georgia Sparling, Bob Henry, Eric Baker, Jon Watts) https://quakerpodcast.com/ Indianapolis First Friends is a semi-programmed meeting that has seen an influx in membership since returning to in-person services after the pandemic. That has meant lots of people who are new to Quakerism. It also means lots of people who are unacquainted with the many Friends who have dedicated their lives to “Speaking Truth to Power.”

On this episode, Pastor Bob Henry shares a message that explores the life of outspoken feminist, pacifist, and abolitionist Lucretia Mott. We’ll also hear how music plays a part in this meeting and hear vocal ministry during waiting worship.

World Quaker Day!

Following a successful World Plenary Meeting, Friends World Committee for Consultation invites all Quakers to download the World Plenary Epistle and other documents outlining the experience. And then, share the epistle and other resources with your Friends church or meeting on World Quaker Day, Sunday, Oct. 6! 

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]]> Speaking Truth To Power: Answering The Call Georgia Sparling, Bob Henry, Eric Baker, Jon Watts 00:44:25 Learn about an outspoken feminist Friend Lucretia Mott as we visit Indianapolis First Friends' meeting. Learn about an outspoken feminist Friend Lucretia Mott as we visit Indianapolis First Friends' meeting. lucretia mott, indianapolis first friends, quakers, sermon false full 43 a9cd6c72-86e1-430e-9587-44d2238a6c87 A Walk to the Underground Railroad Tree Today, we’re going on a walk to see a tree that has been a witness to the Underground Railroad. It’s a tree that sheds light on Quakers and slavery. A tree that’s been around as long as the United States.

So, put on your sneakers and take a walk with our producer Georgia and historian James Shields as we uncover the rich history of brave Africans seeking freedom and the Quakers who helped them through these North Carolina woods.

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]]> Wed, 18 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Georgia Sparling, James Shields) https://quakerpodcast.com/ Today, we’re going on a walk to see a tree that has been a witness to the Underground Railroad. It’s a tree that sheds light on Quakers and slavery. A tree that’s been around as long as the United States.

So, put on your sneakers and take a walk with our producer Georgia and historian James Shields as we uncover the rich history of brave Africans seeking freedom and the Quakers who helped them through these North Carolina woods.

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]]> A Walk to the Underground Railroad Tree Georgia Sparling, James Shields 00:34:02 Today, we’re going on a walk to see a tree that has been a witness to the Underground Railroad. It’s a tree that sheds light on Quakers and slavery. A tree that’s been around as long as the United States. Today, we’re going on a walk to see a tree that has been a witness to the Underground Railroad. It’s a tree that sheds light on Quakers and slavery. A tree that’s been around as long as the United States. north carolina, abolition, slavery, quakers, civil war, history false full 8 d30b4a0d-a8fb-4995-b526-eeed2f43bdc4 Can A Quaker School Fix a Broken System? Friends schools are known for their holistic approach to education, and Friends Center for Children in New Haven, Connecticut, is no different. But this early childhood program has gone a few steps further. They have piloted life-changing initiatives that ensure their school community is representative of the community in which they live — from rent-free homes for teachers to tuition on a sliding scale that makes Friends Center affordable for all families.

Featured in the New York Times and on CBS News, Friends Center is getting noticed as they embody the Quaker Testimonies in new and creative ways.

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]]> Wed, 11 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Georgia Sparling, Allyx Schiavone) https://quakerpodcast.com/can-a-quaker-school-fix-a-broken-system Friends schools are known for their holistic approach to education, and Friends Center for Children in New Haven, Connecticut, is no different. But this early childhood program has gone a few steps further. They have piloted life-changing initiatives that ensure their school community is representative of the community in which they live — from rent-free homes for teachers to tuition on a sliding scale that makes Friends Center affordable for all families.

Featured in the New York Times and on CBS News, Friends Center is getting noticed as they embody the Quaker Testimonies in new and creative ways.

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]]> Can A Quaker School Fix a Broken System? Georgia Sparling, Allyx Schiavone 00:38:43 Friends Center for Children has put Quaker values to work in creative and life-changing ways. Friends Center for Children has put Quaker values to work in creative and life-changing ways. new haven, early childhood, quaker school, education, ece false full 42 80bce119-b35f-4121-b228-6a172dc6c9fa Hope, Humility and Humor from a Bad Quaker Popular Quaker author Brent Bill has written about prayer, how to live an abundant life, and sacred silence. Considering himself a “fellow traveler” rather than an expert, Brent invites his readers to join him as he explores topics of faith through a Quaker lens.

On this episode, Georgia sits down with Brent to discuss the Christian life, his self-proclaimed status as a “bad Quaker,” and lots more. Join us for this thoughtful and hope-filled conversation.

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]]> Wed, 4 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Georgia Sparling, Jon Watts, Brent Bill) https://quakerpodcast.com/hope-humility-and-humor-from-a-bad-quaker Popular Quaker author Brent Bill has written about prayer, how to live an abundant life, and sacred silence. Considering himself a “fellow traveler” rather than an expert, Brent invites his readers to join him as he explores topics of faith through a Quaker lens.

On this episode, Georgia sits down with Brent to discuss the Christian life, his self-proclaimed status as a “bad Quaker,” and lots more. Join us for this thoughtful and hope-filled conversation.

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]]> Hope, Humility and Humor from a Bad Quaker Georgia Sparling, Jon Watts, Brent Bill 00:43:35 On this episode, Georgia sits down with Brent to discuss the Christian life, his self-proclaimed status as a “bad Quaker,” and lots more. Join us for this thoughtful and hope-filled conversation. On this episode, Georgia sits down with Brent to discuss the Christian life, his self-proclaimed status as a “bad Quaker,” and lots more. Join us for this thoughtful and hope-filled conversation. christianity, quakerism, christian living, badquaker false full 41 0b6ce475-84ca-408e-a802-817ba671645f The Astronomical Life Of Quaker Scientist Jocelyn Bell Burnell As a PhD student in 1967, Jocelyn Bell Burnell made an astronomical discovery, only to have the Nobel Prize in Physics for that discovery go to her male colleagues instead. But instead of becoming jaded by the misogyny she’s experienced, Jocelyn has become a beacon for women in the sciences.

On today’s episode, we talk to Jocelyn about her Quaker roots, her move from evangelical to liberal Quakerism, her life in science, black holes, and more!

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]]> Wed, 14 Aug 2024 16:00:47 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Naveed Moeed, Georgia Sparling) https://quakerpodcast.com/the-astronomical-life-of-quaker-scientist-jocelyn-bell-burnell As a PhD student in 1967, Jocelyn Bell Burnell made an astronomical discovery, only to have the Nobel Prize in Physics for that discovery go to her male colleagues instead. But instead of becoming jaded by the misogyny she’s experienced, Jocelyn has become a beacon for women in the sciences.

On today’s episode, we talk to Jocelyn about her Quaker roots, her move from evangelical to liberal Quakerism, her life in science, black holes, and more!

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]]> The Astronomical Life Of Quaker Scientist Jocelyn Bell Burnell Naveed Moeed, Georgia Sparling 00:36:46 On today’s episode, we talk to Jocelyn about her Quaker roots, her move from evangelical to liberal Quakerism, her life in science, black holes, and more! On today’s episode, we talk to Jocelyn about her Quaker roots, her move from evangelical to liberal Quakerism, her life in science, black holes, and more! faith and science, northern ireland, astrophysics, women in science, pulsars, sexism, physics false full 40 be0bee11-26bb-48a6-baa6-b9bafdcfe194 Embracing God's Gentle Love It is easy to be hard on ourselves and hard on other people, but what if we practiced gentleness? And what if we believed that God’s posture toward us is gentle?

That’s the message that Quaker pastor Hannah Lutz brings us on today’s episode, and it’s one that she learned when she realized there was “chainmail” around her heart. Join us as we hear some wise words from Hannah.

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]]> Wed, 7 Aug 2024 04:00:00 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (hannah lutz, Georgia Sparling) https://quakerpodcast.com/embracing-gods-gentle-love-with-hannah-lutz It is easy to be hard on ourselves and hard on other people, but what if we practiced gentleness? And what if we believed that God’s posture toward us is gentle?

That’s the message that Quaker pastor Hannah Lutz brings us on today’s episode, and it’s one that she learned when she realized there was “chainmail” around her heart. Join us as we hear some wise words from Hannah.

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]]> Embracing God's Gentle Love hannah lutz, Georgia Sparling 00:30:07 It is easy to be hard on ourselves and hard on other people, but what if we practiced gentleness? And what if we believed that God’s posture toward us is also gentle? It is easy to be hard on ourselves and hard on other people, but what if we practiced gentleness? And what if we believed that God’s posture toward us is also gentle? vocal ministry, gentleness, fruits of the spirit, fruit of the spirit, sermon, quaker meeting false full 39 335210ef-e5a1-4555-985a-0ff9c6781dea A Quaker Road Trip: Touring the Quaker Scenic Byway Thousands of Quakers left the American South in the 1800s because of their anti-slavery beliefs. And many of those Friends settled in Ohio. 

On today’s episode, local historian Christine Snyder takes us on a trip along the Quaker Scenic Byway in Ohio and shares some of the remarkable stories of these Quakers — tales of daring rescues, an outspoken minister who prophesied war, and so much more. 

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]]> Wed, 31 Jul 2024 04:00:00 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Christine Hadley, Georgia Sparling, Jon Watts) https://quakerpodcast.com/a-quaker-road-trip-touring-the-quaker-scenic-byway Thousands of Quakers left the American South in the 1800s because of their anti-slavery beliefs. And many of those Friends settled in Ohio. 

On today’s episode, local historian Christine Snyder takes us on a trip along the Quaker Scenic Byway in Ohio and shares some of the remarkable stories of these Quakers — tales of daring rescues, an outspoken minister who prophesied war, and so much more. 

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]]> A Quaker Road Trip: Touring the Quaker Scenic Byway Christine Hadley, Georgia Sparling, Jon Watts 00:36:20 On today’s episode, local historian Christine Snyder takes us on a trip along the Quaker Scenic Byway in Ohio and shares some of the remarkable stories of these Quakers — tales of daring rescues, an outspoken minister who prophesied war, and so much more. On today’s episode, local historian Christine Snyder takes us on a trip along the Quaker Scenic Byway in Ohio and shares some of the remarkable stories of these Quakers — tales of daring rescues, an outspoken minister who prophesied war, and so much more. meetinghouse, ohio, anti-slavery, scenic byway, abolition, quakers, quaker meeting false full 38 176c2d62-a989-4642-a906-27257aaf3a13 Michael Birkel on Quakers, Mysticism, and Reading the Bible As a professor at Earlham College, Michael Birkel was known for his dynamic and thoughtful teaching style. As an author, he is known for capturing Quaker theology and practice in an accessible way. 

Today, we’ve got this thoughtful Quaker scholar on the show to share his thoughts on mysticism, spiritual reading, and giving the next generation of Quakers room to express their faith.

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]]> Thu, 18 Jul 2024 13:36:50 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Michael Birkel, Jon Watts) https://quakerpodcast.com/michael-birkel-on-quakers-mysticism-and-reading-the-bible As a professor at Earlham College, Michael Birkel was known for his dynamic and thoughtful teaching style. As an author, he is known for capturing Quaker theology and practice in an accessible way. 

Today, we’ve got this thoughtful Quaker scholar on the show to share his thoughts on mysticism, spiritual reading, and giving the next generation of Quakers room to express their faith.

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]]> Michael Birkel on Quakers, Mysticism, and Reading the Bible Michael Birkel, Jon Watts 00:36:28 Today, our guest Michael Birkel shares his thoughts on mysticism, spiritual reading, and giving the next generation of Quakers room to express their faith. Today, our guest Michael Birkel shares his thoughts on mysticism, spiritual reading, and giving the next generation of Quakers room to express their faith. earlham, quakers, mysticism false full 37 2265127c-8099-431e-86a7-06e01ad1b8d2 What Do Quakers Believe? Unlike most Christian traditions, Quakers intentionally have no creed and so, of course, the question they get asked the most is: What do Quakers believe? There are no easy answers, but we’ve posed the question to long-time Quakers, new Quakers, Quaker scholars, and more. Join us as we explore this nuanced and rich discussion of Quaker beliefs.

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]]> Wed, 10 Jul 2024 04:00:00 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Tom Hamm, Georgia Sparling, Jon Watts, Jennifer Kavanagh) https://quakerpodcast.com/what-do-quakers-believe Unlike most Christian traditions, Quakers intentionally have no creed and so, of course, the question they get asked the most is: What do Quakers believe? There are no easy answers, but we’ve posed the question to long-time Quakers, new Quakers, Quaker scholars, and more. Join us as we explore this nuanced and rich discussion of Quaker beliefs.

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]]> What Do Quakers Believe? Tom Hamm, Georgia Sparling, Jon Watts, Jennifer Kavanagh 00:37:55 Unlike most Christian traditions, Quakers intentionally have no creed and so, of course, the question they get asked the most is: What do Quakers believe? Unlike most Christian traditions, Quakers intentionally have no creed and so, of course, the question they get asked the most is: What do Quakers believe? creed, quakers, belief, faith false full 36 f2e153ac-e295-4790-beb0-e1d50e075247 Quakers in China We don’t hear much about Quakers in China, but from the very early days of the faith, Friends felt called to go to the Far East. 

On today’s episode, we explore the history of Quaker missionaries in China — both evangelical and liberal — as they lived and worked amid wars, internal conflict, and the rise of the Chinese Communist Party. And we ask, how can Friends renew their concern for this region?

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]]> Wed, 3 Jul 2024 04:00:00 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Andrew Taylor, Patrick Lozada) https://quakerpodcast.com/quakers-in-china We don’t hear much about Quakers in China, but from the very early days of the faith, Friends felt called to go to the Far East. 

On today’s episode, we explore the history of Quaker missionaries in China — both evangelical and liberal — as they lived and worked amid wars, internal conflict, and the rise of the Chinese Communist Party. And we ask, how can Friends renew their concern for this region?

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]]> Quakers in China Andrew Taylor, Patrick Lozada 00:39:28 We don’t hear much about Quakers in China, but from the very early days of the faith, Friends felt called to go to the Far East. We don’t hear much about Quakers in China, but from the very early days of the faith, Friends felt called to go to the Far East. china, quakerism, quakers, china relations, chinese history, quaker history false full 35 4813d79f-5758-40b9-b774-cc51f9411cb6 Swimming With Spirit: Growing Out Of A Colonial Mindset On today’s vocal ministry episode, Quaker pastor Mark Pratt-Russum shares a message inspired by a recent trip to Hawaii in which he was confronted with the uncomfortable marriage of Christianity and colonialism. Mark is the pastor of West Hills Friends, a Quaker meeting in Portland, Oregon, and he speaks to the need to attend to Spirit in the natural world.

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]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2024 04:00:00 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (jon watts, mark pratt-russum, Georgia Sparling) https://quakerpodcast.com/swimming-with-spirit-growing-out-of-a-colonial-mindset On today’s vocal ministry episode, Quaker pastor Mark Pratt-Russum shares a message inspired by a recent trip to Hawaii in which he was confronted with the uncomfortable marriage of Christianity and colonialism. Mark is the pastor of West Hills Friends, a Quaker meeting in Portland, Oregon, and he speaks to the need to attend to Spirit in the natural world.

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]]> Swimming With Spirit: Growing Out Of A Colonial Mindset jon watts, mark pratt-russum, Georgia Sparling 00:33:13 Quaker pastor Mark Pratt-Russum shares a message inspired by a recent trip to Hawaii in which he was confronted with the uncomfortable marriage of Christianity and colonialism. Quaker pastor Mark Pratt-Russum shares a message inspired by a recent trip to Hawaii in which he was confronted with the uncomfortable marriage of Christianity and colonialism. decolonizing, decolonization, deconstructing, colonialism, sermon false full 34 d34f9af4-a583-4974-a160-5cb5fd0a8304 The Making of Monopoly: How Quakers Shaped the World's Most Popular Board Game Monopoly is a game of wealth and property…or is there more to it? In this episode, we explore the twisty history of the world’s most popular board game, from its anti-capitalist origins to the Quakers who transformed the game into what it is today. This is a story of innovative women, big business, deceit, and the unknown legacy of Friends.

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]]> Wed, 5 Jun 2024 04:00:00 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Georgia Sparling, Jon Watts, Sally Nicholls, Max Carter, Cyril Harvey) https://quakerpodcast.com/the-making-of-monopoly-how-quakers-shaped-the-worlds-most-popular-board-game Monopoly is a game of wealth and property…or is there more to it? In this episode, we explore the twisty history of the world’s most popular board game, from its anti-capitalist origins to the Quakers who transformed the game into what it is today. This is a story of innovative women, big business, deceit, and the unknown legacy of Friends.

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]]> The Making of Monopoly: How Quakers Shaped the World's Most Popular Board Game Georgia Sparling, Jon Watts, Sally Nicholls, Max Carter, Cyril Harvey 00:28:54 We explore the twisty history of the world’s most popular board game, from its anti-capitalist origins to the Quakers who transformed the game into what it is today. We explore the twisty history of the world’s most popular board game, from its anti-capitalist origins to the Quakers who transformed the game into what it is today. quakerism, monopoly, anti-capitalism, capitalism, quakers, board games, history false full 33 dd99fd16-006a-45f4-aa37-a36e12935e3b Can Somebody Say Amen?: Inside A Quaker Church In Kenya This week we’re sharing our first international vocal ministry episode by taking you inside a Kenyan service! While visiting Kisumu, Kenya, our colleague, Hannah Mayer got to visit Friends Church Manyatta — a lively evangelical Quaker congregation in the city of Kisumu.

Join us as we hear a message of faith, peace, and new life from Reverend Pamela Igesa as well as songs and testimonials from the congregation.

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]]> Wed, 22 May 2024 04:00:00 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Hannah Mayer, Georgia Sparling, Pamela Igesa, Dominic Museve) https://quakerpodcast.com/can-somebody-say-amen-inside-a-kenyan-quaker-church This week we’re sharing our first international vocal ministry episode by taking you inside a Kenyan service! While visiting Kisumu, Kenya, our colleague, Hannah Mayer got to visit Friends Church Manyatta — a lively evangelical Quaker congregation in the city of Kisumu.

Join us as we hear a message of faith, peace, and new life from Reverend Pamela Igesa as well as songs and testimonials from the congregation.

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]]> Can Somebody Say Amen?: Inside A Quaker Church In Kenya Hannah Mayer, Georgia Sparling, Pamela Igesa, Dominic Museve 00:43:37 This week we’re sharing our first international vocal ministry episode by taking you inside a Kenyan service! While visiting Kisumu, Kenya, our colleague, Hannah Mayer got to visit Friends Church Manyatta — a lively evangelical Quaker congregation in the city of Kisumu. This week we’re sharing our first international vocal ministry episode by taking you inside a Kenyan service! While visiting Kisumu, Kenya, our colleague, Hannah Mayer got to visit Friends Church Manyatta — a lively evangelical Quaker congregation in the city of Kisumu. religious society of friends, kenya, quakerism, quaker, sermon, church false full 32 5b7bd939-c684-47ec-a24d-15a3a2538f6d Quakers in Kenya: Exploring the Faith of East African Friends If you’re looking for Quakers, go to Kenya. There are more Quakers in the East African country than anywhere else in the world, and their numbers are growing. Although American missionaries first introduced them to the faith, Kenyan Friends have made Quakerism their own. 

On this episode, we explore the history of Friends in Kenya, their commitment to peace, the challenges they face today, and why their numbers are growing so quickly.

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]]> Wed, 15 May 2024 04:00:00 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Hannah Mayer, Getry Agizah, John Muhanji, Robert Wafula, Esther Mombo, Georgia Sparling) https://quakerpodcast.com/quakers-in-kenya-exploring-the-faith-of-east-african-friend If you’re looking for Quakers, go to Kenya. There are more Quakers in the East African country than anywhere else in the world, and their numbers are growing. Although American missionaries first introduced them to the faith, Kenyan Friends have made Quakerism their own. 

On this episode, we explore the history of Friends in Kenya, their commitment to peace, the challenges they face today, and why their numbers are growing so quickly.

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]]> Quakers in Kenya: Exploring the Faith of East African Friends Hannah Mayer, Getry Agizah, John Muhanji, Robert Wafula, Esther Mombo, Georgia Sparling 00:42:27 On this episode, we explore the history of Friends in Kenya, their commitment to peace, the challenges they face today, and why their numbers are growing so quickly. On this episode, we explore the history of Friends in Kenya, their commitment to peace, the challenges they face today, and why their numbers are growing so quickly. kenya, missionaries, east africa, quakers, religion false full 31 9455bc73-457b-4a0f-bea6-49332b544e5d Quaker Pacifism: A Better Way to Engage in Conflict George Lakey is a well known Quaker pacifist, but he didn’t grow up that way. In fact, it wasn’t until George became involved with Quakers that he came to believe in the power of nonviolence.

Now in his 80s, George has spent most of his life as an advocate for social change through nonviolent direct action. In fact, he wrote the book on it. In this episode, he shares his deep conviction that pacifism is the way forward, even in an age of troubling conflict and polarization. We asked George about his lifetime of nonviolent activism, and why Quakers are pacifists.

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]]> Wed, 8 May 2024 04:00:00 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Jon Watts, Georgia Sparling, George Lakey) https://quakerpodcast.com/quaker-pacifism-a-better-way-to-engage-in-conflict George Lakey is a well known Quaker pacifist, but he didn’t grow up that way. In fact, it wasn’t until George became involved with Quakers that he came to believe in the power of nonviolence.

Now in his 80s, George has spent most of his life as an advocate for social change through nonviolent direct action. In fact, he wrote the book on it. In this episode, he shares his deep conviction that pacifism is the way forward, even in an age of troubling conflict and polarization. We asked George about his lifetime of nonviolent activism, and why Quakers are pacifists.

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]]> Quaker Pacifism: A Better Way to Engage in Conflict Jon Watts, Georgia Sparling, George Lakey 00:48:46 We asked George about his lifetime of nonviolent activism, and why Quakers are pacifists. We asked George about his lifetime of nonviolent activism, and why Quakers are pacifists. antiwar, anti-war, vietnam, pacifism, quaker, activism false full 30 7709d057-bda1-4e2f-81e8-f117894c72e9 How to Build a Daily Quaker Practice Do you have a daily spiritual practice?

On today’s episode, we’re exploring ways that spiritual discipline has helped Quakers connect with the Spirit today and throughout history. 

We made this episode to celebrate the launch of our newest project, the Daily Quaker Message, a daily Quaker devotional designed to nourish your spiritual journey.

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]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2024 04:00:00 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Patricia McBee, Jon Watts, Georgia Sparling, Maeve Sutherland) https://quakerpodcast.com/how-to-build-a-daily-quaker-practice/ Do you have a daily spiritual practice?

On today’s episode, we’re exploring ways that spiritual discipline has helped Quakers connect with the Spirit today and throughout history. 

We made this episode to celebrate the launch of our newest project, the Daily Quaker Message, a daily Quaker devotional designed to nourish your spiritual journey.

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]]> How to Build a Daily Quaker Practice Patricia McBee, Jon Watts, Georgia Sparling, Maeve Sutherland 00:41:26 Do you have a daily spiritual practice?On today’s episode, we’re exploring ways that spiritual discipline has helped Quakers connect with the Spirit today and throughout history. Do you have a daily spiritual practice?On today’s episode, we’re exploring ways that spiritual discipline has helped Quakers connect with the Spirit today and throughout history. spiritual practice, spiritual discipline, quakers, spiritual wisdom false full 29 c08ac82c-c0d8-43ef-9d9b-596a0f85fa08 Quakers and Poetry: Two Friends Share Their Love of Verse April is National Poetry Month in the US, and we’re celebrating with an episode on Quakers and poetry. We know many people love poetry, but it can also feel opaque. So, we called up two Friends who have found a home both in Quakerism and in verse.

In our first segment, bestselling author Parker Palmer tells us how he gained a love of poetry and how it helped him during a mental health crisis. He'll also help us find a way into the practice of reading poetry for ourselves.

For the second half of our episode, award-winning writer Leah Naomi Green gives us an intimate and experiential look into how her poetry connects with motherhood and the natural world.

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]]> Wed, 17 Apr 2024 04:00:00 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Parker Palmer, Leah Naomi Green, Georgia Sparling, Jon Watts) https://quakerpodcast.com/quakers-and-poetry-two-friends-share-their-love-of-verse April is National Poetry Month in the US, and we’re celebrating with an episode on Quakers and poetry. We know many people love poetry, but it can also feel opaque. So, we called up two Friends who have found a home both in Quakerism and in verse.

In our first segment, bestselling author Parker Palmer tells us how he gained a love of poetry and how it helped him during a mental health crisis. He'll also help us find a way into the practice of reading poetry for ourselves.

For the second half of our episode, award-winning writer Leah Naomi Green gives us an intimate and experiential look into how her poetry connects with motherhood and the natural world.

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]]> Quakers and Poetry: Two Friends Share Their Love of Verse Parker Palmer, Leah Naomi Green, Georgia Sparling, Jon Watts 00:44:50 April is National Poetry Month in the US, and we’re celebrating with an episode on Quakers and poetry. We know many people love poetry, but it can also feel opaque. So, we called up two Friends who have found a home both in Quakerism and in verse. April is National Poetry Month in the US, and we’re celebrating with an episode on Quakers and poetry. We know many people love poetry, but it can also feel opaque. So, we called up two Friends who have found a home both in Quakerism and in verse. poems, poetry month, parker palmer, leah naomi green false full 28 232d6f78-9ac7-43be-bf36-45a0b8c5760c Lost and Found: Finding God's Voice in the Wilderness Feeling lost, lonely, and directionless is part of the human experience, just ask the Biblical prophet Elijah. Faced with death for his convictions, he ran into the wilderness and found a God who met him in his grief and despair.

On today’s episode, Quaker pastor Andy Stanton-Henry shares a message of getting lost and being found by the still small voice of the divine. And he helps us lean in to hear it, too.

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]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2024 04:00:00 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Georgia Sparling, Andy Stanton-Henry) https://quakerpodcast.com/lost-and-found-finding-gods-voice-in-the-wilderness Feeling lost, lonely, and directionless is part of the human experience, just ask the Biblical prophet Elijah. Faced with death for his convictions, he ran into the wilderness and found a God who met him in his grief and despair.

On today’s episode, Quaker pastor Andy Stanton-Henry shares a message of getting lost and being found by the still small voice of the divine. And he helps us lean in to hear it, too.

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]]> Lost and Found: Finding God's Voice in the Wilderness Georgia Sparling, Andy Stanton-Henry 00:39:01 On today’s episode, Quaker pastor Andy Stanton-Henry shares a message of getting lost and being found by the still small voice of the divine. And he helps us lean in to hear it, too. On today’s episode, Quaker pastor Andy Stanton-Henry shares a message of getting lost and being found by the still small voice of the divine. And he helps us lean in to hear it, too. rural church, god, quaker, ministry, still small voice false full 27 606c208f-bb35-4c7b-b646-38e6b31a5546 The Daily Quaker Message is Here! We have an announcement!  Our newest project has launched.

The Daily Quaker Message is an invitation to enter into a closer relationship with Spirit. Every day in your inbox, you’ll get an email with a short Quaker message to meditate on. Often that will be a quote but sometimes a song, a poem, a piece of art, or a video. We’ll also share an exercise to try in your own life and a query to consider throughout the week. 

These daily emails are short but powerful, and we hope they will help you move toward a deeper spiritual practice.

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]]> Wed, 3 Apr 2024 04:00:00 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Thee Quaker Project) https://dailyquaker.com We have an announcement!  Our newest project has launched.

The Daily Quaker Message is an invitation to enter into a closer relationship with Spirit. Every day in your inbox, you’ll get an email with a short Quaker message to meditate on. Often that will be a quote but sometimes a song, a poem, a piece of art, or a video. We’ll also share an exercise to try in your own life and a query to consider throughout the week. 

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]]> The Daily Quaker Message is Here! Thee Quaker Project 00:01:06 We have an announcement! Our newest project has launched. The Daily Quaker Message is an invitation to enter into a closer relationship with Spirit. We have an announcement! Our newest project has launched. The Daily Quaker Message is an invitation to enter into a closer relationship with Spirit. devotional, daily email false bonus 538cfc79-188a-4fa8-a15f-4f11e7c4745a Bayard Rustin: The Unseen Architect of the Civil Rights Era Lifelong Quaker Bayard Rustin was the architect of the 1963 March on Washington, a mentor to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and an international peace activist. 

His identity as a gay man kept him in the shadows for decades, but he’s become something of an icon in recent years. In this episode, we explore the life and work of this groundbreaking Friend who made an indelible mark on American history.

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]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2024 04:00:00 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Michael G. Long, Georgia Sparling, Jon Watts, Stephen Angell, Carlos Figueroa, George Lakey, David Hartsough) https://quakerpodcast.com/bayard-rustin-the-unseen-architect-of-the-civil-rights-era Lifelong Quaker Bayard Rustin was the architect of the 1963 March on Washington, a mentor to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and an international peace activist. 

His identity as a gay man kept him in the shadows for decades, but he’s become something of an icon in recent years. In this episode, we explore the life and work of this groundbreaking Friend who made an indelible mark on American history.

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]]> Bayard Rustin: The Unseen Architect of the Civil Rights Era Michael G. Long, Georgia Sparling, Jon Watts, Stephen Angell, Carlos Figueroa, George Lakey, David Hartsough 00:40:32 Lifelong Quaker Bayard Rustin was the architect of the 1963 March on Washington, a mentor to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and an international peace activist. Lifelong Quaker Bayard Rustin was the architect of the 1963 March on Washington, a mentor to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and an international peace activist. civil rights, gayrights, lgbtq rights, 1963, lgbtq, human rights, bayard rustin, mlk, martin luther king, march on washington false full 26 2e1e61a6-bf9c-439e-ac95-be0246fe9321 Quakers in the Civil Rights Movement: Stories of Peaceful Persistence Quakers have a long history of peacefully fighting for racial equality, and there is a lot to explore about their work during the Civil Rights Movement. 

In this episode, we share first-hand stories of Friends whose spiritual courage led them into the heart of the movement, even when they were beaten and threatened with death. Quakers were among the most influential advocates of nonviolent direct action, choosing boycotts and sit-ins over fists and guns. Today, we explore their work and how it affected one of the most important eras in American history.

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]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2024 04:00:00 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Georgia Sparling, George Lakey, David Hartsough, Tracy K'Meyer, Chuck Fager, Don Bender) https://quakerpodcast.com/quakers-in-the-civil-rights-movement-stories-of-peaceful-persistence/ Quakers have a long history of peacefully fighting for racial equality, and there is a lot to explore about their work during the Civil Rights Movement. 

In this episode, we share first-hand stories of Friends whose spiritual courage led them into the heart of the movement, even when they were beaten and threatened with death. Quakers were among the most influential advocates of nonviolent direct action, choosing boycotts and sit-ins over fists and guns. Today, we explore their work and how it affected one of the most important eras in American history.

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]]> Quakers in the Civil Rights Movement: Stories of Peaceful Persistence Georgia Sparling, George Lakey, David Hartsough, Tracy K'Meyer, Chuck Fager, Don Bender 00:36:09 In this episode, we share first-hand stories of Friends whose spiritual courage led them into the heart of the movement, even when they were beaten and threatened with death. In this episode, we share first-hand stories of Friends whose spiritual courage led them into the heart of the movement, even when they were beaten and threatened with death. civil rights movement, civil rights, montgomery, peace testimony, bus boycott, racial inequality, nonviolent direct action, nonviolent, sit-ins false full 25 3d56b7cd-bdcf-4d2c-8e07-93b5c7c142d8 Quaker Musician Carrie Newcomer Finds Songs in the Silence Award-winning singer-songwriter Carrie Newcomer has been called a “prairie mystic” for her meditative, poetic lyrics and folk-infused melodies. Carrie is also a thoughtful Quaker, whose faith comes through in her music, her poetry, and her podcast with author Parker Palmer.

On this episode, Carrie shares how she came to Quakerism, how she writes from a place of meditation and silence, and, of course, she sings a few songs for us.

Learn more about Carrie Newcomer on her website.

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]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2024 04:00:00 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (carrie newcomer, Jon Watts, Georgia Sparling) https://quakerpodcast.com/quaker-musician-carrie-newcomer-finds-songs-in-the-silence Award-winning singer-songwriter Carrie Newcomer has been called a “prairie mystic” for her meditative, poetic lyrics and folk-infused melodies. Carrie is also a thoughtful Quaker, whose faith comes through in her music, her poetry, and her podcast with author Parker Palmer.

On this episode, Carrie shares how she came to Quakerism, how she writes from a place of meditation and silence, and, of course, she sings a few songs for us.

Learn more about Carrie Newcomer on her website.

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]]> Quaker Musician Carrie Newcomer Finds Songs in the Silence carrie newcomer, Jon Watts, Georgia Sparling 00:38:22 On this episode, Carrie shares how she came to Quakerism, how she writes from a place of meditation and silence, and, of course, she sings a few songs for us. On this episode, Carrie shares how she came to Quakerism, how she writes from a place of meditation and silence, and, of course, she sings a few songs for us. carrie newcomer, quaker, singer songwriter, musician false full 24 0804e28d-1c8b-4bd2-b7cd-97b75d214f81 What Do Quakers Wear? Quaker clothing is something of a mystery for non-Quakers. For more than 300 years, Quakers have been known for their “plain dress.” But what does plain dress mean today?

On this episode, we talk to Quakers who have felt a spiritual leading to dress simply, but as you’ll hear, that means different things to different people.

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]]> Wed, 28 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Georgia Sparling, Jon Watts, Maggie Fiori) https://quakerpodcast.com/what-do-quakers-wear Quaker clothing is something of a mystery for non-Quakers. For more than 300 years, Quakers have been known for their “plain dress.” But what does plain dress mean today?

On this episode, we talk to Quakers who have felt a spiritual leading to dress simply, but as you’ll hear, that means different things to different people.

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]]> What Do Quakers Wear? Georgia Sparling, Jon Watts, Maggie Fiori 00:40:21 Are bonnets and broad-brimmed hats still part of the Quaker uniform? Are bonnets and broad-brimmed hats still part of the Quaker uniform? religious society of friends, plain dress, quakerism, quakers, thrifting false full 23 7edfe951-2778-46e4-9dcc-6c0fdec06c10 Finding a Spiritual Home: What Does Quakerism Look Like for the Next Generation? When a midweek worship group for young Quakers sprung up at Portland Friends Meeting in Maine, it ruffled some feathers. Some wondered why they needed to meet separately. 

On today’s episode, we hear how this group of millennials found a spiritual home in not one but two weekly meetings for worship.

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]]> Wed, 21 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (maggie fiori, Georgia Sparling, Jon Watts, Vicky Anderson, Nick Zaccaro, Dorothy Grannell) https://quakerpodcast.com/finding-a-spiritual-home-what-does-quakerism-look-like-for-the-next-generation When a midweek worship group for young Quakers sprung up at Portland Friends Meeting in Maine, it ruffled some feathers. Some wondered why they needed to meet separately. 

On today’s episode, we hear how this group of millennials found a spiritual home in not one but two weekly meetings for worship.

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]]> Finding a Spiritual Home: What Does Quakerism Look Like for the Next Generation? maggie fiori, Georgia Sparling, Jon Watts, Vicky Anderson, Nick Zaccaro, Dorothy Grannell 00:32:54 Finding a Spiritual Home: What Does Quakerism Look Like for the Next Generation? Finding a Spiritual Home: What Does Quakerism Look Like for the Next Generation? false full 22 94c2a72c-a933-4fef-9a33-5491374ce095 Black Quakers Build The Beloved Community on Their Own Terms Why are there so few Black Quakers in mostly-white Quaker meetings? What can white Quakers do to support and encourage Friends of Color? And what can we learn from how Black Friends worship? 

This season we’re taking inspiration from Civil Rights organizer Bayard Rustin and looking at how Black Quakers are at work in the world, starting with our first episode of Season 2.

In this episode, we talk to Ayesha Imani, a founder of the Ujima Friends Meeting and Ujima Friends Peace Center.

Through Ujima, Black Friends have created a vibrant hub of worship, culture, and peace by providing for the needs of their Philadelphia neighborhood as they try to embody the Beloved Community — an idea championed by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in which everyone is cared for and there is no poverty, hunger or hate.

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]]> Wed, 14 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Georgia Sparling, Jon Watts, Ayesha Imani) https://quakerpodcast.com/black-quakers-build-the-beloved-community-on-their-own-terms Why are there so few Black Quakers in mostly-white Quaker meetings? What can white Quakers do to support and encourage Friends of Color? And what can we learn from how Black Friends worship? 

This season we’re taking inspiration from Civil Rights organizer Bayard Rustin and looking at how Black Quakers are at work in the world, starting with our first episode of Season 2.

In this episode, we talk to Ayesha Imani, a founder of the Ujima Friends Meeting and Ujima Friends Peace Center.

Through Ujima, Black Friends have created a vibrant hub of worship, culture, and peace by providing for the needs of their Philadelphia neighborhood as they try to embody the Beloved Community — an idea championed by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in which everyone is cared for and there is no poverty, hunger or hate.

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]]> Black Quakers Build The Beloved Community on Their Own Terms Georgia Sparling, Jon Watts, Ayesha Imani 00:42:19 Why are there so few Black Quakers in mostly-white Quaker meetings? What can white Quakers do to support and encourage Friends of Color? And what can we learn from how Black Friends worship? Why are there so few Black Quakers in mostly-white Quaker meetings? What can white Quakers do to support and encourage Friends of Color? And what can we learn from how Black Friends worship? religious society of friends, african americans, quakerism, black quakers, quakers, faith and race false full 21 1d08a2b9-69f5-4c81-9cac-b330dfbe7768 Season 2 is almost here! This year, we’re exploring the life and work of spiritually courageous Friends like Bayard Rustin. We’re delving into burning questions about Quakerism. We’re going inside Quaker meetings across the U.S. and the world. And we’ll introduce you to new voices!

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]]> Wed, 31 Jan 2024 15:47:06 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Georgia Sparling, Jon Watts) https://quakerpodcast.com/season-2-is-almost-here-listen-to-a-preview This year, we’re exploring the life and work of spiritually courageous Friends like Bayard Rustin. We’re delving into burning questions about Quakerism. We’re going inside Quaker meetings across the U.S. and the world. And we’ll introduce you to new voices!

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]]> Season 2 is almost here! Georgia Sparling, Jon Watts 00:02:42 This season, we've got spiritually courageous Friends, big Quaker questions, vocal ministry and more! This season, we've got spiritually courageous Friends, big Quaker questions, vocal ministry and more! quakerism, spirituality, trailer, social justice, quakers false trailer 1d36e39f-e2e0-4e57-9e00-f2cf1e0d26ed Our Top 5 Episodes of the Year We’re looking back at some of your favorite episodes and ours with our year-end countdown. Join us as we remember some of the most thoughtful moments in our first season. 

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]]> Wed, 20 Dec 2023 16:05:46 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Georgia Sparling, Jon Watts) https://quakerpodcast.com/our-top-5-episodes-of-the-year We’re looking back at some of your favorite episodes and ours with our year-end countdown. Join us as we remember some of the most thoughtful moments in our first season. 

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]]> Our Top 5 Episodes of the Year Georgia Sparling, Jon Watts 00:24:16 We’re looking back at some of your favorite episodes and ours with our year-end countdown. Join us as we remember some of the most thoughtful moments in our first season. We’re looking back at some of your favorite episodes and ours with our year-end countdown. Join us as we remember some of the most thoughtful moments in our first season. countdown, top 5, quakerism, quakers, best of, faith false bonus 19ab3d70-5f00-4a93-973e-d008769ae8f5 Finding Silence in a Post-Twitter Life Should Quakers still be on social media? In this bonus episode, author and professor Wess Daniels talks about why he left Facebook and Twitter, and how he's encouraging his students to take a step back from the algorithm to explore an age-old Quaker practice: silence.

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]]> Wed, 6 Dec 2023 14:41:00 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Georgia Sparling, Wess Daniels) https://quakerpodcast.com/finding-silence-in-post-twitter-life/ Should Quakers still be on social media? In this bonus episode, author and professor Wess Daniels talks about why he left Facebook and Twitter, and how he's encouraging his students to take a step back from the algorithm to explore an age-old Quaker practice: silence.

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]]> Finding Silence in a Post-Twitter Life Georgia Sparling, Wess Daniels 00:18:12 Should Quakers still be on social media? Should Quakers still be on social media? twitter, social media, facebook, silence false bonus 5c40cdbe-6f5b-44f8-ac78-e6e170ebac47 How to Start a Quaker Nonprofit For the final episode of Season 1, we’re taking a peek behind the curtain of Thee Quaker Project — from inspiration to realization. If you love a good origin story or you’ve got a big idea that you want to turn into a reality, this is the episode for you.

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]]> Thu, 2 Nov 2023 20:59:18 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Georgia Sparling, Jon Watts, Holly Baldwin, Jessica Horton, Arthur Larrabee, Traci Sullivan) https://quakerpodcast.com/how-to-start-a-quaker-nonprofit For the final episode of Season 1, we’re taking a peek behind the curtain of Thee Quaker Project — from inspiration to realization. If you love a good origin story or you’ve got a big idea that you want to turn into a reality, this is the episode for you.

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]]> How to Start a Quaker Nonprofit Georgia Sparling, Jon Watts, Holly Baldwin, Jessica Horton, Arthur Larrabee, Traci Sullivan 00:42:28 For the final episode of Season 1, we’re taking a peek behind the curtain of Thee Quaker Project — from inspiration to realization. For the final episode of Season 1, we’re taking a peek behind the curtain of Thee Quaker Project — from inspiration to realization. ngo, not for profit, startup, nonprofit false full 20 0b00290e-56b9-49b3-979e-06287a218080 God is Everywhere: Vocal Ministry in Everyday Conversation Quakers tend to think of “vocal ministry” as someone standing and speaking in a Meeting for Worship. But when we approached O about doing an episode with us, she invited us to expand our thinking. 

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]]> Thu, 26 Oct 2023 21:03:21 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (O, Jon Watts, Georgia Sparling) https://quakerpodcast.com/god-is-everywhere-vocal-ministry-in-everyday-conversation Quakers tend to think of “vocal ministry” as someone standing and speaking in a Meeting for Worship. But when we approached O about doing an episode with us, she invited us to expand our thinking. 

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]]> God is Everywhere: Vocal Ministry in Everyday Conversation O, Jon Watts, Georgia Sparling 00:45:47 Quakers tend to think of “vocal ministry” as someone standing and speaking in a Meeting for Worship. But when we approached O about doing an episode with us, she invited us to expand our thinking. Quakers tend to think of “vocal ministry” as someone standing and speaking in a Meeting for Worship. But when we approached O about doing an episode with us, she invited us to expand our thinking. mimistry, quaker, interview, quakers, conversations false full 19 9feab8f4-d18f-46ac-a0f5-6cdfbd82d20e Quaker Online Communities From Reddit to Discord, Twitter to Facebook… we take a tour of the places where Quakers (and the Quaker curious!) are congregating online.

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]]> Thu, 19 Oct 2023 20:32:46 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Jon Watts, Georgia Sparling, Jill Segger, David Coletta, Sarah Adams, Renate Molvik) https://quakerpodcast.com/quaker-online-communities From Reddit to Discord, Twitter to Facebook… we take a tour of the places where Quakers (and the Quaker curious!) are congregating online.

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]]> Quaker Online Communities Jon Watts, Georgia Sparling, Jill Segger, David Coletta, Sarah Adams, Renate Molvik 00:40:47 From Reddit to Discord, Twitter to Facebook… we take a tour of the places where Quakers (and the Quaker curious!) are congregating online. From Reddit to Discord, Twitter to Facebook… we take a tour of the places where Quakers (and the Quaker curious!) are congregating online. quakerism, online communities, social media, modern faith, quakers, reddit, community false full 18 8602a78e-d034-46a8-9301-551f538769a5 James Nayler: The Quaker Who Rode Into Bristol On a cold, rainy day in October 1656, early Quaker leader James Nayler rode into the city of Bristol on a horse. He was surrounded by his followers singing “hosanna” and laying garments in his path in a re-enactment of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. 

But by December, Nayler had been convicted of blasphemy, had his forehead branded with a B, and faced other public humiliations before being locked away in Bridewell Prison.

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On this week’s episode, we’ve assembled an all-star team of Quaker historians to discuss the Nayler incident. Why did Nayler do it? What was he trying to accomplish? Why was the government response so brutal? How was the incident a turning point for the Quaker movement, and what questions does it bring up for Quakers today?

Join us, along with historians Stuart Masters, Carole Spencer, Doug Gwyn, and Max Carter (with a special appearance from Johnny Dean of “Delicious Digger Memes for Seventeenth Century Dissident Teens”!) in an attempt to answer these questions, and more. 

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]]> Thu, 12 Oct 2023 17:54:38 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Jon Watts, Georgia Sparling, johnny dean warren, stuart masters, max carter, carole spencer, doug gwyn) https://quakerpodcast.com/james-nayler-the-quaker-who-rode-into-bristol/ On a cold, rainy day in October 1656, early Quaker leader James Nayler rode into the city of Bristol on a horse. He was surrounded by his followers singing “hosanna” and laying garments in his path in a re-enactment of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. 

But by December, Nayler had been convicted of blasphemy, had his forehead branded with a B, and faced other public humiliations before being locked away in Bridewell Prison.

We’ve got questions. 

On this week’s episode, we’ve assembled an all-star team of Quaker historians to discuss the Nayler incident. Why did Nayler do it? What was he trying to accomplish? Why was the government response so brutal? How was the incident a turning point for the Quaker movement, and what questions does it bring up for Quakers today?

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]]> James Nayler: The Quaker Who Rode Into Bristol Jon Watts, Georgia Sparling, johnny dean warren, stuart masters, max carter, carole spencer, doug gwyn 00:34:46 On a cold, rainy day in October 1656, early Quaker leader James Nayler rode into the city of Bristol on a horse. He was surrounded by his followers singing “hosanna” and laying garments in his path in a re-enactment of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. We've got questions. On a cold, rainy day in October 1656, early Quaker leader James Nayler rode into the city of Bristol on a horse. He was surrounded by his followers singing “hosanna” and laying garments in his path in a re-enactment of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. We've got questions. quakerism, religious history, james nayler, quakers, bristol, british history, history, triumphal entry false full 17 a8a24da7-d258-47ab-a8cb-9039296cccb9 The Weird World of Religious Radicals in 17th Century England Ranters, Diggers, Levellers, Muggletonians… These religious and political sects disrupted an already wild era in 17th century England. But who were these radicals and what do they have to do with Quakers? 

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]]> Thu, 5 Oct 2023 21:06:41 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Jon Watts, Georgia Sparling, Stuart Masters, Johnny Dean Warren, Doug Gwyn, Andrew Bradstock) https://quakerpodcast.com/the-weird-world-of-religious-radicals-in-17th-century-england/ Ranters, Diggers, Levellers, Muggletonians… These religious and political sects disrupted an already wild era in 17th century England. But who were these radicals and what do they have to do with Quakers? 

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]]> The Weird World of Religious Radicals in 17th Century England Jon Watts, Georgia Sparling, Stuart Masters, Johnny Dean Warren, Doug Gwyn, Andrew Bradstock 00:38:12 Ranters, Diggers, Levellers, Muggletonians… These religious and political sects disrupted an already wild era in 17th century England. But who were these radicals and what do they have to do with Quakers? Ranters, Diggers, Levellers, Muggletonians… These religious and political sects disrupted an already wild era in 17th century England. But who were these radicals and what do they have to do with Quakers? ranters, muggletonians, diggers, religious radicals, quakers, levellers false full 16 d4ee9517-0e1e-45e9-9de2-5629746b3d9e Social Justice, Lenny Kravitz, and a Quaker Meeting Mixtape Mark Condo brings an unexpected inspiration to his latest sermon series: rock and roll.

The pastor of Reedwood Friends Church has created a mixtape for his Portland, Oregon congregation full of songs that have preached to him. He shares the first track in his vocal ministry mixtape with us this week: a sermon inspired by Matthew 25 and "Does Anybody Out There Even Care" by Lenny Kravitz.

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]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 17:55:50 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Georgia Sparling, Jon Watts, Mark Condo) https://quakerpodcast.com/ Mark Condo brings an unexpected inspiration to his latest sermon series: rock and roll.

The pastor of Reedwood Friends Church has created a mixtape for his Portland, Oregon congregation full of songs that have preached to him. He shares the first track in his vocal ministry mixtape with us this week: a sermon inspired by Matthew 25 and "Does Anybody Out There Even Care" by Lenny Kravitz.

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]]> Social Justice, Lenny Kravitz, and a Quaker Meeting Mixtape Georgia Sparling, Jon Watts, Mark Condo 00:32:28 Mark Condo brings an unexpected inspiration to his latest sermon series: rock and roll. Mark Condo brings an unexpected inspiration to his latest sermon series: rock and roll. meeting for worship, pastor, society of friends, quakers, sermon, quaker meeting, church, lenny kravitz, preaching false full 15 9f10923e-dadc-4dc0-a49c-8321a22e6d83 Weird Quaker Names Go Viral on Twitter Isabella Rosner never imagined that her list of strange Quaker names would be liked, shared, and retweeted millions of times.

We asked Isabella where she found these unusual names (i.e. Experience Cuppage), and how deep dive into women’s needlework revealed not only Quirky Quaker monikers but also a colorful and lesser known side of Quakerism.

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]]> Wed, 13 Sep 2023 14:07:41 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Georgia Sparling, Jon Watts, Isabella Rosner) https://quakerpodcast.com/weird-quaker-names-go-viral-on-twitter/ Isabella Rosner never imagined that her list of strange Quaker names would be liked, shared, and retweeted millions of times.

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]]> Weird Quaker Names Go Viral on Twitter Georgia Sparling, Jon Watts, Isabella Rosner 00:30:51 Isabella Rosner never imagined that her list of strange Quaker names would be liked, shared, and retweeted millions of times. We asked Isabella where she found these unusual names (i.e. Experience Cuppage), and how deep dive into women’s needlework revealed not only Quirky Quaker monikers but also a colorful and lesser known side of Quakerism. Isabella Rosner never imagined that her list of strange Quaker names would be liked, shared, and retweeted millions of times. We asked Isabella where she found these unusual names (i.e. Experience Cuppage), and how deep dive into women’s needlework revealed not only Quirky Quaker monikers but also a colorful and lesser known side of Quakerism. twitter, tweets, embroidery, weird quakers, quaker names, viral false full 14 f8e5c418-073c-481e-b65d-c6062a0f1b35 A Quaker Murder Mystery Writer Gets Cozy with Crime Quaker author Edith Maxwell is a best-selling mystery writer with more than 30 novels in publication. She says it’s her series about a young Quaker midwife solving murders and delivering babies that is closest to her heart.

In this episode, Edith shares her journey from earning a PhD in linguistics to a career in fiction and how it connects with her Quaker faith.

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]]> Wed, 6 Sep 2023 18:32:34 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Edith Maxwell, Georgia Sparling) https://quakerpodcast.com/a-quaker-murder-mystery-writer-gets-cozy-with-crime/ Quaker author Edith Maxwell is a best-selling mystery writer with more than 30 novels in publication. She says it’s her series about a young Quaker midwife solving murders and delivering babies that is closest to her heart.

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]]> A Quaker Murder Mystery Writer Gets Cozy with Crime Edith Maxwell, Georgia Sparling 00:29:30 Quaker author Edith Maxwell is a best-selling mystery writer with more than 30 novels in publication. She says it’s her series about a young Quaker midwife solving murders and delivering babies that is closest to her heart. Quaker author Edith Maxwell is a best-selling mystery writer with more than 30 novels in publication. She says it’s her series about a young Quaker midwife solving murders and delivering babies that is closest to her heart. quaker writer, cozy mystery, quakerism, murder mystery, mystery writer, amesbury false full 13 4c4a9a9c-e830-4ed3-8da5-2151f822ad7c Quakers in Australia Our Executive Director Jon Watts didn’t know much about Quakers in Australia before his recent trip Down Under. On this episode, he shares the stories he discovered of Aussie Friends — from the beginnings of Quakerism on the continent to the present concerns of Australian Quakers.

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]]> Wed, 23 Aug 2023 19:19:57 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Jon Watts, Georgia Sparling) https://quakerpodcast.com/quakers-in-australia Our Executive Director Jon Watts didn’t know much about Quakers in Australia before his recent trip Down Under. On this episode, he shares the stories he discovered of Aussie Friends — from the beginnings of Quakerism on the continent to the present concerns of Australian Quakers.

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]]> Quakers in Australia Jon Watts, Georgia Sparling 00:33:54 false full 12 a671e03a-36e7-41d2-a65c-621cfc6d0fb4 What if God is the Rest of Your Body? This week, we take you inside of Durham Friends Meeting (the Maine one!) where Craig Freshley asks the provocative question, “What if God was the rest of your body?” 

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]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 19:15:06 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Georgia Sparling, Jon Watts, Craig Freshley) https://quakerpodcast.com/what-if-god-is-the-rest-of-your-body/ This week, we take you inside of Durham Friends Meeting (the Maine one!) where Craig Freshley asks the provocative question, “What if God was the rest of your body?” 

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]]> What if God is the Rest of Your Body? Georgia Sparling, Jon Watts, Craig Freshley 00:33:54 This week, we take you inside of Durham Friends Meeting (the Maine one!) where Craig Freshley asks the provocative question, “What if God was the rest of your body?” This week, we take you inside of Durham Friends Meeting (the Maine one!) where Craig Freshley asks the provocative question, “What if God was the rest of your body?” vocal ministry, quakers false full 11 68d870c9-3e52-43a6-894d-3b21ca1e8cd4 Farming the 'Wild East': A Friends school graduate finds a calling in farm life Friends school graduate Noah Poulos is putting down roots as he and his wife start an organic farm in rural North Carolina. But in the process, he has found his Quaker roots are also sprouting into a spiritual awakening he never expected.

On this episode, Noah shares his journey to Wild East Farm.

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]]> Wed, 9 Aug 2023 22:25:53 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (noah poulos, Georgia Sparling, Jon Watts) https://quakerpodcast.com/farming-the-wild-east-a-friends-school-graduate-finds-a-calling-in-farm-life/ Friends school graduate Noah Poulos is putting down roots as he and his wife start an organic farm in rural North Carolina. But in the process, he has found his Quaker roots are also sprouting into a spiritual awakening he never expected.

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]]> Farming the 'Wild East': A Friends school graduate finds a calling in farm life noah poulos, Georgia Sparling, Jon Watts 00:32:18 Friends school graduate Noah Poulos is putting down roots as he and his wife start an organic farm in rural North Carolina. But in the process, he has found his Quaker roots are also sprouting into a spiritual awakening he never expected. Friends school graduate Noah Poulos is putting down roots as he and his wife start an organic farm in rural North Carolina. But in the process, he has found his Quaker roots are also sprouting into a spiritual awakening he never expected. agriculture, homesteading, farming, new garden, spirituality, organic gardening, silence, quakers false full 10 44e874dd-f050-41f9-99de-db96b15d7181 Quakers and Zoom: How Videoconferencing Came to Quaker Worship and Whether It’s Here to Stay When worship goes online is something lost? Is something gained? 

On this episode, we explore a variety of approaches to using videoconferencing for Quaker worship. And we look to the Amish and find some surprising answers.

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]]> Thu, 3 Aug 2023 03:57:14 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (jon watts, georgia, max carter) https://quakerpodcast.com/the-zoom-boom-how-videoconferencing-came-to-quaker-worship-and-whether-its-here-to-stay/ When worship goes online is something lost? Is something gained? 

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]]> Quakers and Zoom: How Videoconferencing Came to Quaker Worship and Whether It’s Here to Stay jon watts, georgia, max carter 00:42:28 When worship goes online is something lost? Is something gained?  When worship goes online is something lost? Is something gained?  worship, quakers, quaker meeting, zoom false full 9 0d5eb460-4217-44ee-a299-11e202cfec37 A Walk to the Underground Railroad Tree Today, we’re going on a walk to see a tree that has been a witness to the Underground Railroad. It’s a tree that sheds light on Quakers and slavery. A tree that’s been around as long as the United States.

So, put on your sneakers and take a walk with our producer Georgia and historian James Shields as we uncover the rich history of brave Africans seeking freedom and the Quakers who helped them through these North Carolina woods.

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]]> Wed, 26 Jul 2023 04:00:00 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Georgia Sparling, Jon Watts, James Shields) https://quakerpodcast.com/quakerpodcast.com/quakers-and-slavery-a-walk-to-the-underground-railroad-tree Today, we’re going on a walk to see a tree that has been a witness to the Underground Railroad. It’s a tree that sheds light on Quakers and slavery. A tree that’s been around as long as the United States.

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]]> A Walk to the Underground Railroad Tree Georgia Sparling, Jon Watts, James Shields 00:33:42 Today, we’re going on a walk to see a tree that has been a witness to the Underground Railroad. It’s a tree that sheds light on Quakers and slavery. A tree that’s been around as long as the United States. Today, we’re going on a walk to see a tree that has been a witness to the Underground Railroad. It’s a tree that sheds light on Quakers and slavery. A tree that’s been around as long as the United States. north carolina, abolition, slavery, quakers, civil war, history false full 8 61082de6-fe78-43d8-ad23-0c78ca3dba96 Inside a Semi-Programmed Quaker Meeting for Worship Pastor Ashley Wilcox invites us to listen in to a recent service at New Garden Friends Meeting — a “semi-programmed” Quaker meeting in Greensboro, North Carolina — and she shares how her messages connect with the season of loss and change that her meeting has experienced.

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]]> Wed, 12 Jul 2023 18:02:25 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Georgia Sparling, Jon Watts, Ashley Wilcox) https://quakerpodcast.com/inside-a-semi-programmed-quaker-meeting-for-worship/ Pastor Ashley Wilcox invites us to listen in to a recent service at New Garden Friends Meeting — a “semi-programmed” Quaker meeting in Greensboro, North Carolina — and she shares how her messages connect with the season of loss and change that her meeting has experienced.

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]]> Inside a Semi-Programmed Quaker Meeting for Worship Georgia Sparling, Jon Watts, Ashley Wilcox 00:32:36 Pastor Ashley Wilcox invites us to listen in to a recent service at New Garden Friends Meeting Pastor Ashley Wilcox invites us to listen in to a recent service at New Garden Friends Meeting false full 7 3a07aadf-9b23-465b-bd4b-02bad6dfe5b4 A Quaker Pacifist Joins the Military Zachary Moon was raised in a Quaker Meeting full of anti-war protesters. Then he felt God calling him to join the military as a chaplain. In the following months and years he had to wrestle with that leading and the response of his family and community.

On this week’s episode, we ask, what happens when your calling seems to be in opposition to the thing that unites your faith community? And can you be a Quaker pacifist while wearing a military uniform?

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]]> Thu, 6 Jul 2023 13:52:09 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Georgia Sparling, Jon Watts, zachary moon, laura magnani) https://quakerpodcast.com/a-pacifist-joins-the-military Zachary Moon was raised in a Quaker Meeting full of anti-war protesters. Then he felt God calling him to join the military as a chaplain. In the following months and years he had to wrestle with that leading and the response of his family and community.

On this week’s episode, we ask, what happens when your calling seems to be in opposition to the thing that unites your faith community? And can you be a Quaker pacifist while wearing a military uniform?

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]]> A Quaker Pacifist Joins the Military Georgia Sparling, Jon Watts, zachary moon, laura magnani 00:41:08 On this week’s episode, we ask, what happens when your calling seems to be in opposition to the thing that unites your faith community? On this week’s episode, we ask, what happens when your calling seems to be in opposition to the thing that unites your faith community? anti-war, chaplain, pacifism, non-violent, nonviolence, conscientious objector false full 6 0dfdeff5-b1ee-438b-ac6d-4291ebc4f3b4 The Grimke Sisters: How Two Southern Slave-Owning Quakers Became America's Fiercest Abolitionists Sarah and Angelina Grimke were unapologetically anti-slavery and pro-women’s rights. Their convictions were driven by their faith in God, yet it got them booted from Quakerism, made their name a curse among their Southern peers, and even caused controversy among fellow abolitionists. 

The Grimke sisters made history, yet their names have largely been forgotten. Today, we introduce you to these unlikely abolitionists.

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]]> Wed, 28 Jun 2023 20:30:20 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Georgia Sparling, Jon Watts, Lee Ann Bain, Louise Knight, Louise W. Knight) https://quakerpodcast.com/the-grimke-sisters-how-two-southern-slave-owning-quakers-became-americas-fiercest-abolitionists Sarah and Angelina Grimke were unapologetically anti-slavery and pro-women’s rights. Their convictions were driven by their faith in God, yet it got them booted from Quakerism, made their name a curse among their Southern peers, and even caused controversy among fellow abolitionists. 

The Grimke sisters made history, yet their names have largely been forgotten. Today, we introduce you to these unlikely abolitionists.

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]]> The Grimke Sisters: How Two Southern Slave-Owning Quakers Became America's Fiercest Abolitionists Georgia Sparling, Jon Watts, Lee Ann Bain, Louise Knight, Louise W. Knight 00:36:08 Sarah and Angelina Grimke were unapologetically anti-slavery and pro-women’s rights. Their convictions were driven by their faith in God, yet it got them booted from Quakerism, made them a byword among their Southern peers, and even caused controversy among fellow abolitionists. Sarah and Angelina Grimke were unapologetically anti-slavery and pro-women’s rights. Their convictions were driven by their faith in God, yet it got them booted from Quakerism, made them a byword among their Southern peers, and even caused controversy among fellow abolitionists. anti slavery, forgotten history, historical figures, anti-slavery, antislavery, abolition, grimke, quakers false full 5 fd3078ff-62d9-46e1-ade6-0854b36ac64e Quaker Meeting for Worship How do Quakers prepare for Meeting for Worship? How do we get ready for an hour of silence in which we may feel called upon to stand and give a message? In this week's episode, we share three essays written by members of Central Philadelphia Monthly Meeting about their experience of Quaker Meeting for Worship.

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]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 19:20:28 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Jon Watts, Georgia Sparling, Becky Birtha, Bruce Birchard, Jeff Rosenthal, Grace Gonglewski, Robert Musick) https://quakerpodcast.com/quakers-meeting-for-worship/ How do Quakers prepare for Meeting for Worship? How do we get ready for an hour of silence in which we may feel called upon to stand and give a message? In this week's episode, we share three essays written by members of Central Philadelphia Monthly Meeting about their experience of Quaker Meeting for Worship.

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]]> Quaker Meeting for Worship Jon Watts, Georgia Sparling, Becky Birtha, Bruce Birchard, Jeff Rosenthal, Grace Gonglewski, Robert Musick 00:28:02 In this week's episode, we share 3 essays written by members of Central Philadelphia Monthly Meeting about their experience of Quaker Meeting for Worship. In this week's episode, we share 3 essays written by members of Central Philadelphia Monthly Meeting about their experience of Quaker Meeting for Worship. meeting for worship, worship, central philadelphia monthly meeting, quakers, sermon, programmed meeting, silent meeting, quaker meeting false full 4 8238f4b2-4c94-4c70-9f89-9530c0e2790a Quakers and the Internet From a 17th century version of Twitter to Q&As on TikTok, we look at how Quakers of the past and present have communicated their message to thousands. And we also consider how  Quakers might take a cue from fandom.

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]]> Wed, 7 Jun 2023 04:00:00 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Jon Watts, Georgia Sparling, Kate Peters, Wess Daniels, Julia Garcia) https://quakerpodcast.com/quakers-and-the-internet/ From a 17th century version of Twitter to Q&As on TikTok, we look at how Quakers of the past and present have communicated their message to thousands. And we also consider how  Quakers might take a cue from fandom.

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]]> Quakers and the Internet Jon Watts, Georgia Sparling, Kate Peters, Wess Daniels, Julia Garcia 00:32:20 From a 17th century version of Twitter to Q&As on TikTok, we look at how Quakers of the past and present have communicated their message to thousands. And we also consider how  Quakers might take a cue from fandom. From a 17th century version of Twitter to Q&As on TikTok, we look at how Quakers of the past and present have communicated their message to thousands. And we also consider how  Quakers might take a cue from fandom. tiktok, spirituality, communication technology, pamphlet, religion false full 3 b5377d98-e708-4616-9632-674084a414b4 George Fox and the Birth of Quakerism In the mid-1600s, an unusual man named George Fox rejected the religious norms of his day and founded a radically different faith that came to be known as Quakerism. 

On this episode, we invite you to join us as we explore the life of George Fox and how his spiritual restlessness led him on a tireless pursuit of God and truth… and whether his story is relevant to Friends today.

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]]> Thu, 1 Jun 2023 14:21:30 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Georgia Sparling, jon watts, Max Carter, Rex Ambler, Damon Motz-Storey, Mark Pratt-Russum) https://quakerpodcast.com/george-fox-and-the-birth-of-quakerism In the mid-1600s, an unusual man named George Fox rejected the religious norms of his day and founded a radically different faith that came to be known as Quakerism. 

On this episode, we invite you to join us as we explore the life of George Fox and how his spiritual restlessness led him on a tireless pursuit of God and truth… and whether his story is relevant to Friends today.

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]]> George Fox and the Birth of Quakerism Georgia Sparling, jon watts, Max Carter, Rex Ambler, Damon Motz-Storey, Mark Pratt-Russum 00:31:52 In the mid-1600s, an unusual man named George Fox rejected the religious norms of his day and founded a radically different faith that came to be known as Quakerism. On this episode, we invite you to join us as we explore the life of George Fox and how his spiritual restlessness led him on a tireless pursuit of God and truth… and whether his story is relevant to Friends today. In the mid-1600s, an unusual man named George Fox rejected the religious norms of his day and founded a radically different faith that came to be known as Quakerism. On this episode, we invite you to join us as we explore the life of George Fox and how his spiritual restlessness led him on a tireless pursuit of God and truth… and whether his story is relevant to Friends today. religious society of friends, religious sect, margaret fell, quakerism, george fox, religious history, quakers, spiritual history false full 2 6d27ce0d-7863-4bc7-bf16-3844a9d42862 Who Are Modern Quakers? Who are modern Quakers? What do they believe? Where do they even live? What does the future look like for the global denomination known as the Religious Society of Friends? We set out to explain what Quakerism looks like today, and let’s just say, it was more complex than you might think.

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]]> Wed, 24 May 2023 19:50:16 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Georgia Sparling, Jon Watts, Rhiannon Grant, Wess Daniels, Anna McCormally, john muhanji, marge abbott, carl abbott, Ashley Wilcox, Zachary Moon, Arthur Larrabee) https://quakerpodcast.com/who-are-modern-quakers/ Who are modern Quakers? What do they believe? Where do they even live? What does the future look like for the global denomination known as the Religious Society of Friends? We set out to explain what Quakerism looks like today, and let’s just say, it was more complex than you might think.

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]]> Who Are Modern Quakers? Georgia Sparling, Jon Watts, Rhiannon Grant, Wess Daniels, Anna McCormally, john muhanji, marge abbott, carl abbott, Ashley Wilcox, Zachary Moon, Arthur Larrabee 00:35:44 Who are modern Quakers? What do they believe? Where do they even live? What does the future look like for the global denomination known as the Religious Society of Friends? We set out to explain what Quakerism looks like today, and let’s just say, it was more complex than you might think. Who are modern Quakers? What do they believe? Where do they even live? What does the future look like for the global denomination known as the Religious Society of Friends? We set out to explain what Quakerism looks like today, and let’s just say, it was more complex than you might think. religious society of friends, quakerism, modern quakers, quakers today, quakers, quaker speak, quaker meeting false full 1 d2c524bc-97d0-4b9e-8011-b5a49195c9eb Thee Quaker Podcast Trailer Join us each week as we explore stories of spiritual courage. We’ll delve into the lives of Quakers past and present, and explore the big questions about modern life and spirituality. A podcast for spiritual seekers, lifelong Quakers, and everything in between. 

Our first episode drops Wednesday, May 24. 

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]]> Tue, 25 Apr 2023 21:36:07 +0000 producer@quakerpodcast.com (Georgia Sparling, Jon Watts) https://quakerpodcast.com/ Join us each week as we explore stories of spiritual courage. We’ll delve into the lives of Quakers past and present, and explore the big questions about modern life and spirituality. A podcast for spiritual seekers, lifelong Quakers, and everything in between. 

Our first episode drops Wednesday, May 24. 

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]]> Thee Quaker Podcast Trailer Georgia Sparling, Jon Watts 00:04:21 Join us each week as we explore stories of spiritual courage. We’ll delve into the lives of Quakers past and present, and explore the big questions about modern life and spirituality. A podcast for spiritual seekers, lifelong Quakers, and everything in between. Our first episode drops Wednesday, May 24. Join us each week as we explore stories of spiritual courage. We’ll delve into the lives of Quakers past and present, and explore the big questions about modern life and spirituality. A podcast for spiritual seekers, lifelong Quakers, and everything in between. Our first episode drops Wednesday, May 24. religious society of friends, quakerism, quakers false trailer