Thee Quaker Podcast

Quakers tend to think of “vocal ministry” as someone standing and speaking in a Meeting for Worship. But when we approached O about doing an episode with us, she invited us to expand our thinking. Join us as we walk with O to listen for God in everyday conversations. Visit our episode page to comment on this episode, read the transcript and ponder our discussion questions.Join our giving team!  Become a monthly supporter! Sign up for the Daily Quaker Message.

Exploring Quaker online communities, including Reddit and Discord. The hosts discuss challenges within these communities and express their desire for a deep dive episode on Israel Palestine. They emphasize the importance of Quakers reaching out to younger generations and express gratitude to the listeners for their support.

On a cold, rainy day in October 1656, early Quaker leader James Nayler rode into the city of Bristol on a horse. He was surrounded by his followers singing “hosanna” and laying garments in his path in a re-enactment of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. But by December, Nayler had been convicted of blasphemy, had his forehead branded with a B, and faced other public humiliations before being locked away in Bridewell Prison.We’ve got questions. On this week’s episode, we’ve assembled an all-star team of Quaker historians to discuss the Nayler incident. Why did Nayler do it? What was he trying to accomplish? Why was the government response so brutal? How was the incident a turning point for the Quaker movement, and what questions does it bring up for Quakers today?Join us, along with historians Stuart Masters, Carole Spencer, Doug Gwyn, and Max Carter (with a special appearance from Johnny Dean of “Delicious Digger Memes for Seventeenth Century Dissident Teens”!) in an attempt to answer these questions, and more. Check out our episode page for more on our guests, discussion questions, and a copy of the transcript.Become a Thee Quaker Patron! Become a monthly supporter! Sign up for the Daily Quaker Message.

Ranters, Diggers, Levellers, Muggletonians… These religious and political sects disrupted an already wild era in 17th century England. But who were these radicals and what do they have to do with Quakers? We’ll take a look in this week’s episode.Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode!Learn more about early Quakers with our episode George Fox and the Birth of Quakerism.After you listen, tell us what you thought of this episode on our episode page.You can also leave us a voicemail with your thoughts at 215-278-9411. We might share them on a future episode. Become a monthly supporter! Sign up for the Daily Quaker Message.

Mark Condo brings an unexpected inspiration to his latest sermon series: rock and roll.The pastor of Reedwood Friends Church has created a mixtape for his Portland, Oregon congregation full of songs that have preached to him. He shares the first track in his vocal ministry mixtape with us this week: a sermon inspired by Matthew 25 and "Does Anybody Out There Even Care" by Lenny Kravitz.Listen to Mark Condo's full sermon, find discussion questions, review the transcript, and leave a comment on our episode page! Become a monthly supporter! Sign up for the Daily Quaker Message.

Isabella Rosner never imagined that her list of strange Quaker names would be liked, shared, and retweeted millions of times.We asked Isabella where she found these unusual names (i.e. Experience Cuppage), and how deep dive into women’s needlework revealed not only Quirky Quaker monikers but also a colorful and lesser known side of Quakerism.Visit our episode page for more info on Isabella, a transcript, discussion questions, and more!We're hiring a social media and newsletter coordinator!Become a monthly supporter of Thee Quaker Project!  Become a monthly supporter! Sign up for the Daily Quaker Message.

Quaker author Edith Maxwell is a best-selling mystery writer with more than 30 novels in publication. She says it’s her series about a young Quaker midwife solving murders and delivering babies that is closest to her heart.In this episode, Edith shares her journey from earning a PhD in linguistics to a career in fiction and how it connects with her Quaker faith.Tell us what you thought of this episode by leaving a comment on the episode page.Support the Thee Quaker Podcast! Find out how you can become a monthly donor. Become a monthly supporter! Sign up for the Daily Quaker Message.

Our Executive Director Jon Watts didn’t know much about Quakers in Australia before his recent trip Down Under. On this episode, he shares the stories he discovered of Aussie Friends — from the beginnings of Quakerism on the continent to the present concerns of Australian Quakers.Tell us what you thought of this episode by leaving a comment on the episode page.Want to support Thee Quaker Podcast? Find out how you can become a monthly donor right here. Become a monthly supporter! Sign up for the Daily Quaker Message.

This week, we take you inside of Durham Friends Meeting (the Maine one!) where Craig Freshley asks the provocative question, “What if God was the rest of your body?” Have a listen and tell us your thoughts on Craig’s message.Visit the episode page to leave a comment, read the transcript, and more!Help Thee Quaker Podcast expand by becoming a monthly supporter! Become a monthly supporter! Sign up for the Daily Quaker Message.

Friends school graduate Noah Poulos is putting down roots as he and his wife start an organic farm in rural North Carolina. But in the process, he has found his Quaker roots are also sprouting into a spiritual awakening he never expected.On this episode, Noah shares his journey to Wild East Farm. Become a monthly supporter! Sign up for the Daily Quaker Message.