Parhaat Quaker Podcastit (2026)

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Do Quakers Celebrate Christmas? (re-release) 30:46

15d ago30:46

30:46

‘Tis the season to answer one of the Internet’s most burning questions…Do Quakers celebrate Christmas? We called up Friends from around the globe to find the answer(s), and you might be surprised at what they say. Become a monthly supporter! Sign up for the Daily Quaker Message.Kirjoittanut Thee Quaker Project

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John 14:4-11 48:00

2d ago48:00

48:00

CROSS-REFERENCES: - Proverbs 14:12 - Matthew 7:13-14 - Acts 4:12 - 1 Timothy 2:5 - 1 John 2:2Kirjoittanut Pastor Dave Cummings

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Knowing the Time 49:54

9d ago49:54

49:54

Kirjoittanut Pastor Dave Cummings

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Psalm 46-48 53:17

20d ago53:17

53:17

Kirjoittanut Pastor Dave Cummings

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Quakers: What Do We Believe? 28:16

21d ago28:16

28:16

In this episode of Quakers Today, co-hosts Sweet Miche (they/them) and Peterson Toscano (he/him) tackle a question that seems simple but is actually quite complex: What do Quakers believe? We explore the wide theological spectrum of the Religious Society of Friends from those who view the Bible as the inerrant word of God to those who may not belie…

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Psalm 44-45 56:50

27d ago56:50

56:50

Kirjoittanut Pastor Dave Cummings

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A Quaker Pacifist Joins the Military (re-release) 41:57

28d ago41:57

41:57

Zachary Moon was raised in a Quaker Meeting full of anti-war protesters. Then he felt God calling him to join the military as a chaplain. In the following months and years he had to wrestle with that leading and the response of his family and community. On this week’s episode, we ask, what happens when your calling seems to be in opposition to the …

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John 13:36-14:4 41:38

1M ago41:38

41:38

Kirjoittanut Pastor Dave Cummings

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1 Kings 15:9-34 33:34

1M ago33:34

33:34

Kirjoittanut Pastor Dave Cummings

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Psalm 42-43 48:34

1M ago48:34

48:34

Kirjoittanut Pastor Dave Cummings

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John 13:31-38 38:45

1M ago38:45

38:45

Kirjoittanut Pastor Dave Cummings

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1 Kings 14:1-15:8 41:46

1M ago41:46

41:46

Kirjoittanut Pastor Dave Cummings

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Thee Quaker, Two Years In: Behind the Scenes of a Quaker Media Startup 20:11

1M ago20:11

20:11

It’s been a little over two years since we embarked on this journey to give Quakers a platform in the digital age. We believe Quakers have something to offer in the 21st century, and by telling our stories and exploring our practices, we can both deepen and broaden the modern Quaker movement. This project—Thee Quaker Podcast—is part of our ecosyste…

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John 13:18-30 43:44

1M ago43:44

43:44

Kirjoittanut Pastor Dave Cummings

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Psalm 40-41 55:45

2M ago55:45

55:45

Kirjoittanut Pastor Dave Cummings

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Quakers and the Mystery of Worship 32:48

2M ago32:48

32:48

In this episode of Quakers Today, co-hosts Sweet Miche (they/them) and Peterson Toscano (he/him) invite you to learn more about the sometimes baffling practice of silent worship. Whether you're a long-time Friend or someone who has never stepped into a mostly silent meeting, we are pulling back the curtain to explore what happens in our hearts, min…

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What Do Quakers Believe? (re-release) 38:25

2M ago38:25

38:25

Unlike many Christian traditions, Quakers have no creed. So one of the most commonly asked questions about us—What do Quakers believe?—is sometimes a difficult one to answer. We posed the question to long-time Quakers, new Quakers, Quaker scholars, and more. Join us as we explore this nuanced and rich discussion of Quaker beliefs. This episode was …

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1 Kings 13 35:33

2M ago35:33

35:33

Kirjoittanut Pastor Dave Cummings

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A Quaker Response to Crisis with Eileen Flanagan 33:25

2M ago33:25

33:25

Quaker author and activist Eileen Flanagan joins us to explore the wisdom that she has learned from her decades of experience in organizing around the climate crisis, and how that very crisis is exposing the “illusion of separation” in our times. Eileen helps us move beyond individual conviction to creating effective and diverse coalitions for posi…

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1 Kings 11:14-12:33 39:57

2M ago39:57

39:57

Kirjoittanut Pastor Dave Cummings

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Do Quakers Read the Bible? 27:48

2M ago27:48

27:48

It’s one of the most asked questions about the faith: “Do Quakers read the Bible?”. The answer is complicated, as this single book has been used as both a brutal weapon and a profound source of liberation. This episode dives into that paradox, examining a faith that places a living Spirit above the written word. This distinction gives people permis…

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1 Kings 10:1-11:13 40:09

2M ago40:09

40:09

Kirjoittanut Pastor Dave Cummings

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Conspiring for Goodness with Rachel Doll O’Mahoney 31:27

2M ago31:27

31:27

What does it mean to “conspire for goodness” in a fractured world? We visit the historic Valley Mills Friends Meeting to talk with pastor Rachel Doll O’Mahoney about the power of a community built on deep, authentic care. Then, we hear her surprising sermon that reclaims the word “conspiracy” as a radical invitation to breathe together for a more h…

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1 Kings 9 40:01

2M ago40:01

40:01

Kirjoittanut Pastor Dave Cummings

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The Quaker Prison Experiment 27:55

3M ago27:55

27:55

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 episode uncovers the complicated history of this "Great Experiment" and then journeys to the offices…

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Quakers and the Groups That Hold Us 23:49

3M ago23:49

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In this episode of Quakers Today, co-hosts Sweet Miche (they/them) and Peterson Toscano (he/him) explore the impact of affinity groups and how they provide a space for community and spiritual nourishment. Affinity Spaces: A Sacred Necessity African American Friends Vanessa Julye and Curtis Spence speak from the heart about why affinity spaces are s…

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Can We Make America Good? with Philip Gulley (re-release) 38:33

3M ago38:33

38:33

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 newsletter where he examines the rise of Donald Trump and calls on Christians to be more active in …

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David LaMotte: Quaker Musician and Hope-Monger 37:18

3M ago37:18

37:18

Kirjoittanut David LaMotte, Jon Watts, Zack Jackson

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Why Do Quakers Worship in Silence? 33:38

3M ago33:38

33:38

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, and ultimately freeing experience of trying to listen for the divine in a noisy world. Become a mo…

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“Where You Go, I Will Go” with Brenda Esch 36:18

4M ago36:18

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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. Become a monthly supporter! Sign up for the Daily Quaker Message.Kirjoittanut Brenda Esch, Zack Jackson

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Quakers and Action: How Do We Balance Peace and Protest? 24:26

4M ago24:26

24:26

In this premiere episode of Season Five, co-hosts Peterson Toscano (he/him) and Sweet Miche (they/them) explore the urgent question: How do we balance peace and protest in today’s world? Prophetic Voices for Troubled Times Australian Friend Greg Rolles shares his experiences with nonviolent direct action, police intimidation, and the risks of faith…

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Why 300 Quakers Walked to Washington DC 28:00

4M ago28:00

28:00

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 thrust into the national spotlight when their quiet walk goes viral. This is a story about exhaustion, …

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The Grimke Sisters: How Two Southern Slave-Owning Quakers Became America's Fiercest Abolitionists (re-release) 37:36

4M ago37:36

37:36

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 controversy among fellow abolitionists. The Grimke sisters made history, yet their names have largely bee…

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Quaker Graffiti Artist Todd Drake on Doing Good Without Permission 38:34

4M ago38:34

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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 shares his philosophy of doing good without asking permission. See his work here: https://quakerpirate.fo…

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Benjamin Lay: The Quaker Abolitionist That History Forgot 36:41

4M ago36:41

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Benjamin Lay was a fierce abolitionist whose dramatic protests against slavery embarrassed the powerful Quakers of his day. They kicked him out and tried to erase him. This is the story of his return. Marcus Rediker's Books: https://www.marcusrediker.com/books/ Abington Monthly Meeting's Efforts Towards Reconciliation: https://www.abingtonquakers.o…

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Before Quakers Were Abolitionists: The Germantown Quaker Petition Against Slavery 33:04

5M ago33:04

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Quakers are widely known for being early and outspoken abolitionists, and while that is true, it is not the whole story. Join us as we explore the Germantown Quaker Petition Against Slavery, its delayed impact, and the people who continued to fight the good fight even after many believed that it was already won. High Definition scan of the 1688 Ger…

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Quakers, the Bible, and Spiritual Authority with Father James Martin and Ollie from Quake It Up 23:28

5M ago23:28

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In this episode of Quakers Today, we consider the Bible. Co-host Peterson Toscano (he/him) speaks with Jesuit priest and best-selling author Father James Martin about the story of Lazarus and what it means to live a resurrected life in today’s world. From a powerful visit to Lazarus’s tomb in Palestinian territory to reflections on freedom and heal…

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Quakers Who Stand Up for Truth 29:55

5M ago29:55

29:55

Quakers have a long history of getting into trouble for the sake of justice, but what drives them to act? Why do some Quakers feel compelled to break the law, make public demonstrations, or disrupt business as usual? In this episode, we explore those questions through the story of Jane McCarthy, a 74-year-old grandmother with incurable cancer who i…

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Welcome to Thee Quaker Podcast, Season 3 13:48

5M ago13:48

13:48

Season 3 of Thee Quaker Podcast is two short weeks away. Co-hosts Jon Watts and Zack Jackson take you on a tour of where the podcast has been and where it is going. This season we’ll focus on “Quaker prophetic witness”: We’re talking about guerilla theater, loving your enemy as you’re confronting them, impossible odds, and stories of spiritual cour…

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Quakers, Revivals, and Reevaluations 23:19

6M ago23:19

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In this special interim episode, co-host Peterson Toscano revisits two powerful stories that explore revival and reevaluation on both personal and communal levels. First, we hear from Karla Jay, Global Ministries Coordinator for Friends United Meeting and part of the pastoral team at Iglesia Amigos de Indianapolis. Karla shares her eyewitness accou…

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The “Quakers vs. ICE” Lawsuit 28:37

7M ago28:37

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When the federal government rescinded a decades-old policy protecting houses of worship from immigration raids, a group of Quakers filed a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security. Their argument is uniquely Quaker: the threat of armed agents in their meeting houses creates a "chilling effect" that doesn't just lower attendance, it funda…

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How Trump Made Me a Quaker: Faithful Resistance with Daniel Hunter 38:32

7M ago38:32

38:32

In times of political upheaval, when institutions feel unreliable and the future uncertain, how do we resist authoritarianism without becoming what we oppose? Daniel Hunter, co-founder of "Choose Democracy" and seasoned organizer, shares how Trump's second election unexpectedly led him to claim his Quaker identity and discover how ancient Quaker pr…

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Quakers and a 300-Mile Testimony: Quakers Walk to Washington 21:42

7M ago21:42

21:42

In this special interim episode of Quakers Today, Sweet Miche shares how Quakers strive to embody religious freedom and the sacred right to provide sanctuary. We feature excerpts from the Quaker Walk to Washington, a remarkable 300-mile trek from Flushing, Queens—a place steeped in the origins of religious freedom in America—to Washington, D.C. Thi…

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When Police Raid a Quaker Meeting House 31:48

7M ago31:48

31:48

A few months ago, twenty police officers smashed down the door of Westminster Quaker meetinghouse and arrested a handful of young activists as they sat eating hummus and breadsticks. This dramatic raid triggered a profound response from a faith community that hasn't been the target of a similar action since the 17th century. When the very act of di…

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Quaker Anger: Trans Rights and Spiritual Activism with Chloe Schwenke 48:12

7M ago48:12

48:12

Professor and activist Chloe Schwenke shares her journey as a transgender woman finding acceptance within her Quaker community while navigating increasing political attacks on trans rights. She explores the concept of "Quaker anger" as a spiritual response to injustice and calls for authentic action beyond just feeling stricken by current events. T…

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Beyond the Backlash: A Quaker Perspective on DEI with Niyonu Spann 32:59

8M ago32:59

32:59

As DEI Initiatives come under attack, we must move beyond surface-level diversity and allyship to embrace our fundamental interconnectedness and mutual thriving. Quakers, according to our guest Niyonu Spann, are uniquely situated to speak profound truth into this pivotal moment. Niyonu is a teacher, singer/songwriter, community activator, and the f…

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Quakers and Home 32:40

8M ago32:40

32:40

the word “home” mean to you? From a laundry ministry on the streets of San Francisco to a Quaker refuge during World War II, Friends are reimagining what it means to offer shelter, connection, and belonging. Our episode gets its inspiration from the May 2025 issue of Friends Journal. Peterson: Gabe Ehri writes in the opening editorial, “In a world …

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Roadmap to the Apocalypse: A Quaker Guide to the End of Our World with Doug Gwyn 38:28

9M ago38:28

38:28

Are we living through apocalyptic times? If so, how can we navigate this time of turmoil and come out on the other end with a society more whole, more just, and more guided by love? Quakers may have (part of) the answer. Quaker author and retired pastor, Doug Gwyn joins Jon Watts to explore how the "apocalyptic spirituality" of early Friends offers…

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Quakers and Unlearning with Philip Gulley 28:20

9M ago28:20

28:20

Philip Gulley, Peterson, and Sweet Miche share their personal journeys of unlearning traditional theological concepts and reflect on what makes Quakerism a meaningful path to a more authentic faith. Gulley highlights fear as a significant motivator for religious beliefs and a tool for control and how the current political moment is a masterfully ev…

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BONUS Episode: Full Conversation with Philip Gulley 38:42

9M ago38:42

38:42

In this unedited conversation Philip Gulley, Peterson Toscano, and Sweet Miche share their personal journeys of unlearning traditional theological concepts and reflect on what makes Quakerism a meaningful path to a more authentic faith. Quakers Today: A Project of Friends Publishing Corporation Quakers Today is the companion podcast to Friends Jour…

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