38 episodes
Thee Quaker Podcast Jon Watts, Georgia Sparling
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- Religion & Spirituality
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4.9 • 48 Ratings
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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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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.
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Quakers and Poetry: Two Friends Share Their Love of Verse
April is National Poetry Month in the US, and we’re celebrating with an episode on Quakers and poetry. We know many people love poetry, but it can also feel opaque. So, we called up two Friends who have found a home both in Quakerism and in verse.
Customer Reviews
Always interesting & engaging
Who knew a podcast about Quakers could be fresh and interesting?! I learn something every time. I guess Quakers still have something to say in these times. Also, love Georgia’s voice and style as a podcaster.
I love this podcast
This podcast is awesome. I’m new to Quakerism, and this podcast has been quite insightful. Please keep up the amazing work.
Thoughtful podcasts - useful to both Friends and those wishing to learn more about Friends
I enjoy the mix of topics from historical to current issues faced by Friends’ meetings. I appreciate the way Georgia Sparling and Jon Watts present the challenges of following a leading. Recent episodes have reminded me that some of the most prominent Quaker activists found a home in or grew up in Quakerism, only to find that later they outgrew the Quaker community. I have experienced this with some of my own contemporaries!
The episodes have a good length; the sound quality is good and the music supports the listening experience. I hope to use the episode on hybrid meetings as we continue to explore the use of zoom technology in my meeting.
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