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Thee Quaker Podcast

Jon Watts
Quakerism
Civil Rights Movement
Daily Quaker Message
Quaker Plain Dress
Bayard Rustin
Individual Spirituality
Quakers
Historical Context Of Quakers
March On Washington
Nonviolence
Colonialism
Spirituality
Christianity
Portland, Maine
Sustainability
Nonviolent Direct Action
Quaker Values
Racial Equality
LGBTQ Rights
Social 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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Elizabeth Hooton was the fierce and determined matriarch of the early Quaker movement who outmaneuvered magistrates and kings to spread the Gospel of Love.

From her illegal farmhouse congregation in England to the royal courts of an empire, Hooton’s... more

After fleeing for their lives from Russia to the United States, an asylum-seeking family was met not with sanctuary, but with chains and a rusty detention cell. Just as the faceless deportation machine threatened to swallow them completely, the Ameri... more

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Chatbots are becoming integrated into everything, AI images and videos are impossible to discern, and the line between real and artificial is starting to blur. What wisdom does Quakerism have to lend to the usage and development of AI? Should Quakers... more

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Quaker peace activist George Lakey has been singing freedom songs in the streets since the civil rights movement. Today, George says, as our democracy faces an existential threat, it is important that we look to other countries whose people have resi... more

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Recent Guests

Kenneth Kukie
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Episode: Quakers and AI
Adina Dershowitz
Director of the 4th Century Center at Abington Friends School
Abington Friends School
Episode: Quakers and AI
Gray Cox
Professor of human ecology, co-founder of the Quaker Institute for the Future
College of the Atlantic
Episode: Quakers and AI
Jackie Joy Ho-Sheng
Community health worker and educator at a nonprofit family planning clinic
Nonprofit Family Planning Clinic
Episode: How to Start a Quaker Meeting
Kristin Oll
Pastor in the Evangelical Friends Eastern Region and lead pastor of House Church Network
House Church Network
Episode: How to Start a Quaker Meeting
Brent Bill
Coordinator for the New Meetings Project
Friends General Conference
Episode: How to Start a Quaker Meeting
Max Carter
Retired professor from Guildford College
Guildford College
Episode: Why Are Quakers Pacifists?
Tim Gee
General Secretary of the Friends World Committee for Consultation
Friends World Committee for Consultation
Episode: Why Are Quakers Pacifists?
Bridget Moix
General Secretary of the Friends Committee on National Legislation
Friends Committee on National Legislation
Episode: Why Are Quakers Pacifists?

Hosts

John Watts
Host with experience in discussions about Quaker values and community engagement.
Zach Jackson
Co-host known for his engaging discussions surrounding Quakerism and social themes.
Georgia Sparling
Co-host with a focus on bringing diverse perspectives to the Quaker experience.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 176 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 States8 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 States9 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 States2 years 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 States2 years ago

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The content is described as thought-provoking, with a good balance of history and current issues that resonate with personal spiritual journeys.
The podcast is considered a valuable resource for both Quakers and those curious about the faith, highlighting its accessibility to a broader audience.
Listeners find the discussions engaging and insightful, particularly appreciating the exploration of Quaker values in contemporary society.
Audiences express gratitude for the diverse voices featured, particularly those addressing social topics and personal experiences within the Quaker framework.

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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.
39 Ways to (Nonviolently) Overthrow a Dictator with Quaker Activist George Lakey (re-release)
Q: What does a full court press look like?
It involves community-backed participation in promising movements.
39 Ways to (Nonviolently) Overthrow a Dictator with Quaker Activist George Lakey (re-release)
Q: How are you feeling in the context of the US election?
I feel it's a daunting time and polarization is deepening.
Why Are Quakers Pacifists?
Q: What role does the Friends Committee on National Legislation play in the current social-political climate?
They work towards advocating for peace and justice by engaging in legislative processes and reminding the public of their active role in governance.
Why Are Quakers Pacifists?
Q: Why do Quakers have a different interpretation of pacifism over the centuries?
The interpretation has evolved based on historical contexts and personal experiences, including the impact of the English Civil War and the individual choices of early Quakers as well as modern advocacy.

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