Introducing Early Quakers

Silver Wattle Quaker Centre
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Introducing Early Quakers is a nine-part podcast series from Silver Wattle Quaker Centre in New South Wales. By exploring the lives and legacy of the first generation of Friends, this series introduces remarkable 17th-century women and men whose lives of courage, clarity, and Spirit-led conviction helped form the Quaker tradition as we know it today. Narrated by Michael Corbett. Learn more at silverwattle.org.au/podcast

Episodes

  1. Episode 3 - Margaret Fell

    12/04/2025

    Episode 3 - Margaret Fell

    Episode 3 follows Margaret Fell, who became convinced of the Quaker message after meeting George Fox. Soon her home, Swarthmoor Hall, became a center for the growing movement. Episode 3 looks at her practical leadership, her support for imprisoned Friends, and her strong defense of women’s ministry. Her work helped shape the early organisation and direction of Quakerism. Show Credits Presented by: Silver Wattle Quaker Centre Written and Narrated by: Michael Corbett Introductions Read by: Ann Zubrick, Board Member, Silver Wattle Produced and Edited by: Holly Dhynes, Quakers Australia Based on materials originally developed by: Michael Corbett, with gratitude to David Johnson Produced on Ngambri–Ngunnawal land, near Weereewa (Lake George), where Silver Wattle Quaker Centre is located. This series includes contributions from Friends across Australia and around the world. Music: Classical Guitar by Mantikore (licensed from AudioJungle) Website: silverwattle.org.au/podcast

    20 min
  2. Episode 2 - George Fox

    11/04/2025

    Episode 2 - George Fox

    Episode 2 follows the early life of George Fox, from his years as a shepherd and apprentice to his spiritual crisis and breakthrough. Narrator Michael Corbett shares how Fox's inward journey led him to reject religious institutions and discover the living presence of Christ as inward teacher. Show Credits Presented by: Silver Wattle Quaker Centre Written and Narrated by: Michael Corbett Introductions Read by: Ann Zubrick, Board Member, Silver Wattle Produced and Edited by: Holly Dhynes, Quakers Australia Based on materials originally developed by: Michael Corbett, with gratitude to David Johnson Produced on Ngambri–Ngunnawal land, near Weereewa (Lake George), where Silver Wattle Quaker Centre is located. This series includes contributions from Friends across Australia and around the world. Music: Classical Guitar by Mantikore (licensed from AudioJungle) Website: https://silverwattle.org.au/podcast

    16 min
  3. Episode 1 - Setting the Scene

    10/05/2025

    Episode 1 - Setting the Scene

    Episode 1 sets the social and political context in which the early Quakers emerged. Narrator Michael Corbett shares how 17th-century England was a time of upheaval, persecution, and radical spiritual seeking. From civil war to the Puritan crackdown, early Friends discovered their faith not in institutions, but in the inward experience of divine truth. Show Credits Presented by: Silver Wattle Quaker Centre Written and Narrated by: Michael Corbett Introductions Read by: Ann Zubrick, Board Member, Silver Wattle Produced and Edited by: Holly Dhynes, Quakers Australia Based on materials originally developed by: Michael Corbett, with gratitude to David Johnson Produced on Ngambri–Ngunnawal land, near Weereewa (Lake George), where Silver Wattle Quaker Centre is located. This series includes contributions from Friends across Australia and around the world. Music: Classical Guitar by Mantikore (licensed from AudioJungle) Website: https://silverwattle.org.au/podcast

    9 min
  4. Introducing Early Quakers: Series Trailer

    09/16/2025

    Introducing Early Quakers: Series Trailer

    Welcome to Introducing Early Quakers, a podcast series presented by Silver Wattle Quaker Centre in New South Wales, Australia. In this short trailer, Ann Zubrick introduces the series and shares how it emerged from a course at Silver Wattle in 2023. Queensland Friend Michael Corbett reflects on his experience compiling the stories of early Quakers — and the unexpected leading that brought them to life. “I’ve never done anything like this before… A few minutes meditating and then just let my fingers type out what was coming.” The first full episode, focusing on George Fox, will be released 5 October 2025, with new episodes on the 5th of each month through June 2026. Show Credits Presented by: Silver Wattle Quaker Centre Written and Narrated by: Michael Corbett Introductions Read by: Ann Zubrick, Board Member, Silver Wattle Produced and Edited by: Holly Dhynes, Quakers Australia Based on materials originally developed by: Michael Corbett, with gratitude to David Johnson Recording Location: Australia Music: Classical Guitar by Mantikore (licensed from AudioJungle) Website: https://silverwattle.org.au/podcast Introducing Early Quakers ✨ Exploring the Lives and Legacy of the First Generation of Friends

    2 min
  • 4 Episodes

About

Introducing Early Quakers is a nine-part podcast series from Silver Wattle Quaker Centre in New South Wales. By exploring the lives and legacy of the first generation of Friends, this series introduces remarkable 17th-century women and men whose lives of courage, clarity, and Spirit-led conviction helped form the Quaker tradition as we know it today. Narrated by Michael Corbett. Learn more at silverwattle.org.au/podcast

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  • Creator
    Silver Wattle Quaker Centre
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
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  • Show Website
    Introducing Early Quakers

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