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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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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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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 thr... more

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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 contr... more

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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 share... more

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Recent Guests

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
Daniel Hunter
Director of Choose Democracy and seasoned organizer
Choose Democracy
Episode: How Trump Made Me a Quaker: Faithful Resistance with Daniel Hunter

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 150 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 States2 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 States3 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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Quaker Graffiti Artist Todd Drake on Doing Good Without Permission
Q: Can you take me through your process of imagining this portrait that you did of Benjamin Lay, and why you made the decisions that you did?
Todd aimed to portray Benjamin Lay's essence not just through a likeness but through symbolic representation, capturing his activism and the call to action against societal wrongs, making his art a provocation for today's Quakers.
Quaker Graffiti Artist Todd Drake on Doing Good Without Permission
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about your journey into Quakerism and how this faith has informed the work that you do?
Todd describes how he navigated trauma from losing his father and stepfather and found comfort in the ideals of boy scouting. He sought out communities, reflecting on the contradictions in faiths regarding war. Finding Quakerism provided him an adult faith that resonated with his values.
Beyond the Backlash: A Quaker Perspective on DEI with Niyonu Spann
Q: Could you tell me a little bit about how you became a Quaker?
Niyonu Spann shares that she was always drawn to spiritual understanding and questioned typical religious teachings. Her journey involved exploring different spiritual paths and eventually finding a home in Quaker worship.
Roadmap to the Apocalypse: A Quaker Guide to the End of Our World with Doug Gwyn
Q: If you could speak wisdom to your 20-year-old self sitting in that dorm room in 1968, what advice would you give?
Doug would advise to stay with the implicit sense of not getting ahead of oneself and to let the path unfold naturally.
Roadmap to the Apocalypse: A Quaker Guide to the End of Our World with Doug Gwyn
Q: What can we learn about their stories of how to navigate our own turbulent times and come out on the other end with a vision for a more just and peaceful society?
Doug suggests that we can draw upon the example of early Friends to help us reimagine our current societal structures in times of upheaval, embracing community and apocalyptic spirituality.

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