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Thee Quaker Podcast

Thee Quaker Podcast
Quakerism
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Spirituality
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Christian Nationalism
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Nonviolent Direct Action
Pacifism
Civil Disobedience
Community Building
Benjamin Lay
Nonviolence
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Slavery
Friends Center For Children
Civil Rights
Justice

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.

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Latest Episodes

To wrap up season three, we’re counting down our top five most impactful episodes of the year. Join us as we revisit the moments that sparked the most conversation and discover how these centuries-old practices can help us make sense of the modern wo... more

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What if the most radical spiritual act you could commit is a burst of shared laughter? Join Mark Winner and Liz Brainard as they share how Open Table Friends Church threw out the polished facade of their religious tradition to build a digital sanctua... more

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An active-duty soldier experiences a sudden moral awakening that leaves him trapped inside the military machine he can no longer answer to. We go inside the barracks to discover the Quakers who are helping him get out. Through the GI Rights Hotline, ... more

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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 a... more

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Recent Guests

Parker Palmer
Quaker author
Quaker author, books include Let Your Life Speak
Episode: Our Top 5 Episodes of Season 3
Ashley Long
Listener who became a Quaker meeting attendee
Listener featured for community impact
Episode: Our Top 5 Episodes of Season 3
Mark Winner
Co-pastor of Open Table Friends Church
Open Table Friends Church
Episode: Quaker Meeting for Fun
Liz Brainard
Co-pastor of Open Table Friends Church
Open Table Friends Church
Episode: Quaker Meeting for Fun
Wayne Finnegar
Executive Director of Quaker House
Quaker House
Episode: A Quaker Guide to Leaving the Military
Steve Wolford
GI Rights Hotline staff member
Quaker House
Episode: A Quaker Guide to Leaving the Military
Lenore Yarger
GI Rights Hotline staff member
Quaker House
Episode: A Quaker Guide to Leaving the Military
Scott Holmes
Conservative Quaker in North Carolina, civil rights and poverty law attorney
Independent Quaker writer
Episode: A Quaker Response to Christian Nationalism
Randall Zachmann
Professor Emeritus of Reformation Studies, theologian in residence
University of Notre Dame; St. James Episcopal Church, Lancaster, PA
Episode: A Quaker Response to Christian Nationalism

Hosts

Zach Jackson
Host of Thee Quaker Podcast; active organizer and communicator within Quaker communities.
John Watts
Co-host and music producer; long-running host with focus on Quaker history, practice, and community life.
Georgia Sparling
Co-host and writer/producer; focuses on worship, storytelling, and inclusive Quaker community.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 189 ratings
  • Climate change

    I wish there was more emphasis on reducing animal production for food in relationship to climate change. Benjamin Lay was not only an abolitionist. He was an ethical vegan. The effects today of a whole food plant based diet are beneficial for the planet, the humans, and the animals. It impacts all areas of the SPICES. Difficult to retool our energy production - and necessary. Easy to change our diets.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PumpkinFlowers
    United States3 months ago
  • Connections

    Amazing that gives voice to the breadth of our Religious Society/Church. Thank you for keeping me connected and helping me to keep engaging with what I know and experience and what I don’t know and want to experience.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    K-D Olive
    United States4 months ago
  • Consistent variety

    Thee Quaker is one of the few podcasts I keep up with. It brings a lot into my life that I would have no other way to learn. Especially thankful for special guests like George Lakey.

    Audible
    5
    Seth Schroeder
    United States5 months ago
  • Thee Quaker is one of the few podcasts I keep up with. It brings a lot into my life that I would have no other way to learn. Especially thankful for special guests like George Lakey.

    Audible
    5
    Seth Schroeder
    United States5 months ago
  • The essential Friend!

    I’m a longtime Quaker from Brooklyn Meeting and devoted podcast listener. This podcast is like ice cream for my soul! So well done and nourishing BUT no calories. Love Thee!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dkholland1
    United Statesa year ago

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The show blends historical depth with current Quaker practice in a thoughtful way.

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How Quakers Invented America
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about that provocative title?
Max explains that the title is tongue-in-cheek about claiming a nation-sized impact, and he highlights the substantial, real influence Quakers had on law, governance, and culture, while acknowledging they didn't literally invent America.
A Quaker Response to Christian Nationalism
Q: Can you walk us through the document a little bit and read the title, 'we believe' and 'we oppose' sections?
Scott explains that the document centers on truth, unity, and love, condemns political idolatry and manipulation by propaganda, and emphasizes human dignity and the common good derived from universal rights.
Quaker Author Parker Palmer on How to Let Your Life Speak
Q: Could you tell us a bit about the book Let Your Life Speak, where the idea for it came from, and where the title came from?
Palmer explains that the title was borrowed from Quaker tradition and that he initially misunderstood its meaning, thinking it demanded lining up ideals with life, which he now sees as a falsification of true self; the work ultimately argues for faithful alignment of one's gifts with the world's needs rather than pursuing conventional success.
Michael Birkel on Quakers, Mysticism, and Reading the Bible (re-release)
Q: What is important to the Quaker faith and perhaps essential about mysticism?
Birkel explains that mysticism is not mandatory for all Quakers, but for many it represents an interior life and transforming encounter with the divine. He emphasizes listening to others' transformative experiences and cultivating a spirituality that centers on inner life while remaining engaged with the world.
39 Ways to (Nonviolently) Overthrow a Dictator with Quaker Activist George Lakey (re-release)
Q: Are you concerned about the future of democracy?
Yes, without social movements using wise strategies, we will lose democracy.

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A thoughtful, faith-rooted show that centers Quaker values, social justice, and everyday spiritual practice through interviews, history, and personal journeys. Across episodes, listeners encounter pacifist traditions, nonviolent action, environmental stewardship, and lived faith in modern life, with guests ranging from Quaker scholars and activists to people sharing personal spiritual journeys. Notable strengths include a diverse mix of historical context, contemporary practice, and stories of resilience within Quaker communities, plus a strong emphasis on dialogue, discernment, and humane leadership. Potential listeners—especially seekers, activists, and those curious about Quaker spirituality—will find practical reflections on living fait... more

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