Thee Quaker Podcast

Jon Watts
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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.

  1. How to Start a Quaker Meeting

    1D AGO

    How to Start a Quaker Meeting

    We follow two emerging Quaker communities from different traditions to witness the messy, faithful reality of starting a Quaker meeting. There are no formulas here, only the collective wisdom of people who are discerning a call together. It’s an invitation to explore what happens when we stop trying to control the outcome and simply agree to join the work the Spirit is already doing. Become a monthly supporter!  Sign up for the Daily Quaker Message.

    30 min
  2. Minneapolis Quakers Stand Up to ICE

    FEB 11

    Minneapolis Quakers Stand Up to ICE

    Quakers believe in loving your neighbor, but what is a peace-loving Friend to do when their city is invaded by armed forces intent on violence? For this week’s episode, we bring you a special conversation with four Minneapolis Quakers who have been wrestling with just that.    Notes: Three of our guests are active in ISAIAH, a "statewide multiracial group of faith communities, Black barbershops, childcare centers, and more fighting for racial and economic justice in Minnesota". Information about events and resources for faithful resistance can be found at https://www.isaiahmn.org/ ICE Out of Minnesota has toolkits and resources for dismantling the "pillars of power" that our guests talked about. There are two upcoming actions against Target and Enterprise this week - https://www.iceoutnowmn.com/   If this episode has inspired you to learn more about Quaker resistance, then we recommend the following Thee Quaker Podcast episodes The “Quakers vs. ICE” Lawsuit 39 Ways to (Nonviolently) Overthrow a Dictator with Quaker Activist George Lakey A Quaker Response to Crisis with Eileen Flanagan  How Trump Made Me A Quaker: Faithful Resistance with Daniel Hunter Become a monthly supporter!  Sign up for the Daily Quaker Message.

    34 min
  3. Inside a Conservative Quaker Meeting

    FEB 3

    Inside a Conservative Quaker Meeting

    This week, we take a field trip to Marlborough Meeting in Kennet Square, PA. Step inside a Conservative Quaker meeting with us to witness a commitment to simplicity and integrity that has endured for centuries. Discover why the ancient instruction to 'stand still' might be the exact antidote to our modern exhaustion.   Want to discuss today’s episode? We created a space for connection, not just content, on Discord—a free app for your phone or computer that works like a digital coffee hour. Join us to meet other Friends walking this path, and don't worry, we have a simple step-by-step guide to help you get started. https://theequaker.org/discord/ Become a monthly supporter!  Sign up for the Daily Quaker Message.

    32 min
  4. Why Are Quakers Pacifists?

    JAN 27

    Why Are Quakers Pacifists?

    In a world often governed by force, Quakers have stood apart for centuries with a radical commitment to peace. But this isn't just a political stance; it is a spiritual practice that challenges us to see the Divine in everyone—even our enemies. This week, we dive into the history of the Peace Testimony and explore how its living wisdom can guide us through modern conflict.   Become a monthly supporter!  Sign up for the Daily Quaker Message.

    29 min
  5. New! Join us on Thee Quaker Discord Server

    JAN 20 · BONUS

    New! Join us on Thee Quaker Discord Server

    Season 3 continues next week! In the meantime, we are inviting you to join our new digital community on Discord, a private space where we can engage in deeper dialogue and help build a vibrant digital Quaker community. Think of it as a series of organized chat rooms that prioritize safety and quiet over the algorithmic outrage found on platforms like Facebook or X. You can find easy-to-follow instructions for setting up your account by visiting theequaker.org/discord. Become a monthly supporter!  Sign up for the Daily Quaker Message.

    5 min
  6. Do Quakers Celebrate Christmas? (re-release)

    12/23/2025 · BONUS

    Do Quakers Celebrate Christmas? (re-release)

    ‘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.

    31 min
  7. A Quaker Pacifist Joins the Military (re-release)

    12/09/2025 · BONUS

    A Quaker Pacifist Joins the Military (re-release)

    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 thing that unites your faith community? And can you be a Quaker pacifist while wearing a military uniform? Become a monthly supporter!  Sign up for the Daily Quaker Message.

    42 min
  8. Thee Quaker, Two Years In: Behind the Scenes of a Quaker Media Startup

    11/25/2025 · BONUS

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

    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 ecosystem of online Quaker media, along with The Daily Quaker Message and Quaker Videos, all published by Thee Quaker Project. Now with thousands of readers, listeners, and viewers around the world, Thee Quaker Project is bringing daily inspiration and courage to seekers and Quakers and supporting them to take the next steps on their spiritual journeys. Please consider supporting Thee Quaker Project with a gift of any size. It is only because of listeners like you that any of these projects exist at all.  Become a monthly supporter!  Sign up for the Daily Quaker Message.

    20 min
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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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