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Thee Quaker Podcast

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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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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 ... 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. As he’s seen greater censorship in the publishing world, Phil has moved to an online... more

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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... more

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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... more

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Recent Guests

David LaMotte
A Quaker musician and author known for exploring themes of hope and social change.
Independent musician and author
Episode: David LaMotte: Quaker Musician and Hope-Monger
Louise W. Knight
Biographer and historian based in Evanston, Illinois.
Northwestern University
Episode: The Grimke Sisters: How Two Southern Slave-Owning Quakers Became America's Fiercest Abolitionists (re-release)
Leanne Bain
Tour guide in Charleston, South Carolina specializing in the Grimke sisters' history.
Episode: The Grimke Sisters: How Two Southern Slave-Owning Quakers Became America's Fiercest Abolitionists (re-release)
Todd Drake
Artist, activist, and teacher
Episode: Quaker Graffiti Artist Todd Drake on Doing Good Without Permission
Mary Crowder-Roof
Curator of Quaker Collections at Haverford College
Haverford College
Episode: Before Quakers Were Abolitionists: The Germantown Quaker Petition Against Slavery
Jennifer Gray
Educational manager at Arch Street Meeting House
Arch Street Meeting House
Episode: Before Quakers Were Abolitionists: The Germantown Quaker Petition Against Slavery
Dwight Dunstan
Artist and facilitator, host of The Seed, Conversations for Radical Hope
Pendle Hill
Episode: Before Quakers Were Abolitionists: The Germantown Quaker Petition Against Slavery
Jane McCarthy
A 74-year-old Quaker activist engaging in silent protest against fossil fuel investments.
Episode: Quakers Who Stand Up for Truth
Erica Canela
An early modern social historian researching the Quaker movement.
Episode: Quakers Who Stand Up for Truth

Hosts

Zach Jackson
Host and producer, involved in various aspects of the podcast including production and dialogue.
John Watts
Co-host who engages in interviews and discussions, focusing on the Quaker perspective on various topics.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 154 ratings
  • 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 States3 months ago
  • Wonderful show

    I’m a late arriver to this podcast. I found it while watching some videos on YouTube. A perfect blend of Quaker history and current.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JMS32205
    United States4 months ago
  • Always thought provoking and positive

    Two thumbs up

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rhynoju
    Canadaa year ago
  • Longtime Quaker, first time listener

    I was drawn to Quakerism as a child and grew up at Sandy Spring Monthly meeting in MD and attended Earlham College have gone to FGC, became a member and active business and committee work in Raleigh NC and as I have traveled, enjoy visiting meetings and inquiring about hospitality. I started with the “What do Quakers believe?” podcast, a question I have fielded inwardly and outwardly. I am glad to find such a quality resource and have shared it with friends that I think will enjoy this resource.... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Minhdad
    United Statesa year ago
  • Thank you for highlighting Black Quakers

    The episode with Ayesha Imani and learning about the history of Black Quakers has transformed my faith and nudged me to return home to Quakerism. I attended a Quaker school growing up and have always felt grounded by my Quaker faith, but I never named or declared it. I’ve struggled to reconcile the tension between feeling a strong sense of belonging as a Friend while being simultaneously othered as a Black person from a working class background in white spaces. Ayesha’s thoughtful and nuanced re... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    majr moves
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the podcast's insightful discussions that connect Quaker values with modern activism and spirituality.
Listeners find it refreshing and thought-provoking, with a balance of historical context and immediate contemporary relevance.
Feedback highlights the excellent production values and the engaging dialogue format, making complex themes accessible and relatable.
Many comments express gratitude for the representation of diverse Quaker voices and the crucial discussions on social justice issues.
Reviewers note a sense of community fostered through personal stories shared, resonating deeply with both new seekers and longtime Quakers.

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David LaMotte: Quaker Musician and Hope-Monger
Q: What inspired the phrase 'You Are Changing the World, Whether You Like It or Not'?
We can't be in the world and not change it; the intention we bring to that change is the key.
David LaMotte: Quaker Musician and Hope-Monger
Q: Could you share a little bit more about this concept of grounded hope?
Hope has nothing to do with what you think is going to happen, and everything to do with where you point your life.
David LaMotte: Quaker Musician and Hope-Monger
Q: What advice do you have right now for folks who are feeling some despair?
Feel what you feel, and don't pretend that you feel otherwise. Your feelings have a right to be in the world, and you can honor them.
Why Do Quakers Worship in Silence?
Q: What advice would you suggest for someone going to an unprogrammed meeting for worship?
Be patient with yourself and the experience; allow your thoughts to come and go without getting frustrated.
Why Do Quakers Worship in Silence?
Q: Do Quakers struggle with silent worship? Is that a challenging practice?
Yes, it is challenging, as many encounter distractions and have to work through their thoughts during silent worship.

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3. Leanne Bain
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7. Dwight Dunstan
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