39 episodes
Thee Quaker Podcast Jon Watts, Georgia Sparling
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- Religion & Spirituality
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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Swimming With Spirit: Growing Out Of A Colonial Mindset
Quaker pastor Mark Pratt-Russum shares a message inspired by a recent trip to Hawaii in which he was confronted with the uncomfortable marriage of Christianity and colonialism.
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The Making of Monopoly: How Quakers Shaped the World's Most Popular Board Game
We explore the twisty history of the world’s most popular board game, from its anti-capitalist origins to the Quakers who transformed the game into what it is today.
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Can Somebody Say Amen?: Inside A Quaker Church In Kenya
This week we’re sharing our first international vocal ministry episode by taking you inside a Kenyan service! While visiting Kisumu, Kenya, our colleague, Hannah Mayer got to visit Friends Church Manyatta — a lively evangelical Quaker congregation in the city of Kisumu.
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Quakers in Kenya: Exploring the Faith of East African Friends
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.
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Quaker Pacifism: A Better Way to Engage in Conflict
We asked George about his lifetime of nonviolent activism, and why Quakers are pacifists.
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How to Build a Daily Quaker Practice
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.