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The Seed: Conversations for Radical Hope

Pendle Hill
Quakerism
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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.

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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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Recent Guests

Anito Gavino
Filipino multidisciplinary artist, movement scholar and cultural worker
Ani Malaya Works
Episode: Art as Activism: Love, Lineage, and the Power of Memory with Anito Gavino and Malaya Ulan
Malaya Ulan
Filipino-American poet and artist merging poetry with dance, film and visual art
Ani Malaya Works
Episode: Art as Activism: Love, Lineage, and the Power of Memory with Anito Gavino and Malaya Ulan
John Calvi
A Quaker healer and certified massage therapist with a focus on trauma recovery and healing.
Episode: Power That Heals: John Calvi on Trauma, Justice, and Radical Love
Zae Illo
Public theologian and street minister tending to the unhoused in San Francisco.
Episode: Love as a Transgressive Power: A Conversation with Zae Illo and Lisa Graustein
Inaara Neal-Shiraz
Brings her heart to making Quaker spaces more inclusive and welcoming.
Episode: Alchemy of Love: Truth, Tenderness, and Transformation with Inaara Neal-Shiraz and ,O
Sarah Ruden
An award-winning translator and writer who brings the ancient world to life with honesty, clarity, and care.
Episode: Sarah Ruden on Truth, Power, and Responsibility
Lisa Graustein
A lifelong Quaker, educator, solo mom, and artist who works on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Episode: Recommit Every Day: Lisa Graustein on Love, Power, and Belonging
Ruth Padilla DeBorst
Theologian, practitioner, teacher, and speaker with extensive experience in ministry throughout Latin America
Western Theological Seminary
Episode: “At School in Community: Resisting the Allure of Empire” from Refugia (Off-Season Special)
Tom Gates
A member of Lancaster Meeting and Philadelphia Yearly Meeting for 30 years; former family doctor.
Episode: Pendle Hill’s First Audiobook: Pamphlet #371, Members One of Another (Off-Season Special)

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Dwight Dunston
Host of The Seed: Conversations for Radical Hope, Pendle Hill

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 68 ratings
  • Love it

    I listen to every episode and love them all. The shows with Zae Illo and Sarah Ruden were especially great. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    asdfghjkl42
    United States5 months ago
  • Love it

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    asdfghjkl42
    United Statesa year ago
  • The link between spirituality and activism

    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 ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    QuakerDeb
    United States3 years ago
  • Coming home

    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 .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Germantown heart
    United States3 years ago
  • Leo

    What insight! Beautiful facilitation, these conversations flow so effortlessly. This podcast is such a light in my week!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Leo_2089
    United States3 years ago

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Episodes with guests who explore spirituality and activism are highlighted as especially impactful.
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Listeners praise the compassionate, grace-filled facilitation and feel inspired by the guests' insights.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Love's Legacy: Reflecting on the Seeds of Change with Francisco Burgos
Q: What would be a first step you would give to someone listening to this?
Begin by identifying a small, concrete action rooted in love that improves a relationship or community, then commit to practicing it consistently while staying connected to others who can support and hold you accountable.
John Calvi and "The Ones Who Aren't Here" Song
Q: If you don't mind me asking what was his name?
William J. Kreidler, who wrote a best-selling book on nonviolence in the classroom.
Love as a Transgressive Power: A Conversation with Zae Illo and Lisa Graustein
Q: How do you show up in a way that is honest, that sees someone as their full possible self?
By recognizing shared humanity and values, allowing for connection over differences.
Love as a Transgressive Power: A Conversation with Zae Illo and Lisa Graustein
Q: What does urban ministry require of us?
It requires unlearning and relearning how to be with one's own power without trying to exert power over others.
Sarah Ruden on Truth, Power, and Responsibility
Q: What's a simple first step that someone can take to be in right relationship with truth, with responsibility, with justice?
Trust the empirical facts and pursue knowledge as a way to express love and justice.

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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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2. Malaya Ulan
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4. Zae Illo
5. Inaara Neal-Shiraz
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