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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Quakers in Kenya: Exploring the Faith of East African Friends

May 14 2024 42 mins

On this episode, we explore the history of Friends in Kenya, their commitment to peace, the challenges they face today, and why their numbers are growing so quickly.

Quaker Pacifism: A Better Way to Engage in Conflict

May 07 2024 48 mins

We asked George about his lifetime of nonviolent activism, and why Quakers are pacifists.

How to Build a Daily Quaker Practice

Apr 23 2024 41 mins

Do you have a daily spiritual practice?On today’s episode, we’re exploring ways that spiritual discipline has helped Quakers connect with the Spirit today and throughout history.

Quakers and Poetry: Two Friends Share Their Love of Verse

Apr 16 2024 44 mins

April is National Poetry Month in the US, and we’re celebrating with an episode on Quakers and poetry. We know many people love poetry, but it can also feel opaque. So, we called up two Friends who have found a home both in Quakerism and in verse.

Lost and Found: Finding God's Voice in the Wilderness

Apr 09 2024 39 mins

On today’s episode, Quaker pastor Andy Stanton-Henry shares a message of getting lost and being found by the still small voice of the divine. And he helps us lean in to hear it, too.

The Daily Quaker Message is Here!

Apr 02 2024 1 mins

We have an announcement! Our newest project has launched. The Daily Quaker Message is an invitation to enter into a closer relationship with Spirit.

Bayard Rustin: The Unseen Architect of the Civil Rights Era

Mar 26 2024 40 mins

Lifelong Quaker Bayard Rustin was the architect of the 1963 March on Washington, a mentor to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and an international peace activist.

Quakers in the Civil Rights Movement: Stories of Peaceful Persistence

Mar 19 2024 36 mins

In this episode, we share first-hand stories of Friends whose spiritual courage led them into the heart of the movement, even when they were beaten and threatened with death.

Quaker Musician Carrie Newcomer Finds Songs in the Silence

Mar 12 2024 38 mins

On this episode, Carrie shares how she came to Quakerism, how she writes from a place of meditation and silence, and, of course, she sings a few songs for us.

What Do Quakers Wear?

Feb 27 2024 40 mins

Are bonnets and broad-brimmed hats still part of the Quaker uniform?