
Quakers and other seekers explore visions of the world growing up through the cracks of our broken systems. The Seed is a podcast from Pendle Hill, a Quaker center, open to all, for Spirit-led learning, retreat, and community in Wallingford, PA. This project was made possible by the generous support of the Thomas H. & Mary Williams Shoemaker Fund.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 54 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Religion & SpiritualitySociety & Culture | |||

Airing in celebration of Pendle Hill’s 95th Anniversary Gathering, this special episode marks the conclusion of Season 6 and the final chapter of The Seed: Conversations for Radical Hope.
Across six seasons, The Seed has brought together Quakers, ar... more
How do we use art to dismantle colonial narratives and stay grounded in our cultural truth?
In this moving episode, host Dwight Dunston is joined by mother-daughter "artivists" Anito Gavino and Malaya Ulan. Together, they explore the intersection of... more
In this intimate mini-episode of The Seed: Conversations for Radical Hope, the roles are briefly shifted as host Dwight Dunston shares his own Quaker journey with guest John Calvi. From an antsy teenager in a Quaker high school to finding his "spirit... more
In this mini-episode, host Dwight Dunston returns to his conversation with Quaker healer John Calvi. They explore the history of John’s seminal song, "The Ones Who Aren't Here," and the weight of carrying love across time and loss.
John shares the s... more
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I listen to every episode and love them all. The shows with Zae Illo and Sarah Ruden were especially great. Thank you!
I listen to every episode and love them all. The recent show with Sarah Ruden was especially great. Thank you for introducing me to her.
Dear Dwight,
I just listened to the first episode of The Seed! Hearing you and Francisco talk is helping me to better understand the link between spirituality and activism that I feel in my own life and see in others. The love that you both act from is manifest in this space. Thank you ❤️
Thank you Dwight and guests for bringing me home to my Philly Quaker roots . It’s been fabulous and I look forward to seeing this unfold .
What insight! Beautiful facilitation, these conversations flow so effortlessly. This podcast is such a light in my week!
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The series showcases conversations anchored in spirituality, social justice, and communal healing, often centered on Quaker values, radical empathy, and art as a vehicle for education and justice. Episodes frequently feature artists, theologians, healers, and organizers who explore diaspora, memory, mutual aid, and inclusive spiritual practices, with a strong emphasis on everyday acts of care, courage, and community resilience. A recurring pattern is linking personal narrative to larger movements—whether through art, healing, or devotional practice—creating a thoughtful, hopeful space for listeners seeking purpose-driven, heart-led action. Noteworthy are guest pairs who bridge creative practice with activism, and hosts who foreground vulner... more
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Recent guests on The Seed: Conversations for Radical Hope include:
1. Anito Gavino
2. Malaya Ulan
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5. Inaara Neal-Shiraz
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7. Lisa Graustein
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