There were so many memorable moments in Season 2 of the podcast that we had to revisit a few for our final episode of 2024. We’ve chosen clips from interviews with famous Friends and moments of deep spiritual insight. Join us as we reflect on a meaningful year with Thee Quaker Podcast.

Listen to our top five episodes:

• How to Vote Like a Quaker
• Quaker Musician Carrie Newcomer Finds Songs Out of the Silence
• What Do Quakers Wear?
• How to Build a Daily Quaker Practice
• What Do Quakers Believe?

We’re hiring a new podcast producer. Check out the job opening at theequaker.org/jobs.

Follow Georgia's next steps:

@Georgiaonyrmnd

@PatentPendingCeramics

Georgia's audio homepage

Find a transcript and discussion questions (and leave us a comment) on our episode page.

Become a monthly supporter!

Sign up for the Daily Quaker Message.

‘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.

Visit our episode page to comment on this episode, for discussion questions, and for a transcript.

Thank you to our sponsor Right Sharing of World Resources
Do you want to have conversations about global equity? Are you interested in connecting with like minded people who are interested in building a more just world?

Join Right Sharing of World Resources the 3rd Tuesday of each month on Zoom. Hosted by Nathan Kleban, these Conversations will explore sharing the world’s resources and how this might emerge in our day-to-day lives.

Learn more at https://rswr.org/community-engagement.

Become a monthly supporter!

Sign up for the Daily Quaker Message.

“It's my responsibility and obligation as a Quaker to keep Dr. Martin Luther King's dream alive,” says James Varner. And that’s what he’s done for more than 60 years. In this episode, James shares his passion to promote equality and love in Quaker circles and beyond.

Discussion questions, a transcript, and a link to the full interview with James can be found on our episode page.

Become a monthly supporter!

Sign up for the Daily Quaker Message.

On our final episode of Season 2, we sit down with Walid Mosarsaa, a US-based Palestinian Quaker who works with refugees. Walid shares what it was like to grow up in Palestine under Israeli occupation, his views on pacifism in the midst of the Israel-Hamas war, and how he’s trying to live out his Quaker faith.

We know this is a complicated topic, and this episode presents just one person’s perspective. We welcome listener comments and ways that you are navigating this topic as Friends. Please leave your thoughts on the episode page. You can also find a reading list from Walid and our friend Max Carter.

Become a monthly supporter!

Sign up for the Daily Quaker Message.

Why would a virtually unknown Quaker entrepreneur attempt the impossible and run for president of the United States (in 2024)? And how in the world did he win a primary? On today’s episode, we to talk to former presidential candidate Jason Palmer and find out.

Visit QuakerPodcast.com for transcripts, links, and more!

Become a monthly supporter!

Sign up for the Daily Quaker Message.

On the eve of a major U.S. presidential election, we’re exploring what it means to be a politically engaged Friend. We’ll hear from Diane Randall and Emily Provance, who will offer hope and guidance on how to engage faithfully. They’ll address voting, political violence, and engaging with people who have different opinions.

And if a Quaker government sounds good right about now, then you definitely need to hear our segment on the rise and fall of a Quaker-run colony!

Philadelphia’s Arch Street Meeting House (ASMH) has been the site of many important events in Quaker history, and we’re celebrating its 220th Anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 27th. All are invited to worship with the Monthly Meeting of Friends of Philadelphia and later enjoy family-friendly Fall activities like pumpkin carving, historic interpreters, and sweet treats. Whether you’re a local or from out of town, ASMH invites all to explore the museum and join our community of 52,000 annual visitors. We also welcome volunteers! Check our website for the latest hours and sign up for our newsletter at HistoricASMH.org.

Friends-Montessori School in Asheville, North Carolina is one of countless organizations affected by Hurricane Helene. Please contact them if you're interested in helping them during this time.

Become a monthly supporter!

Sign up for the Daily Quaker Message.

FCNL, QVS, FWCC, AFSC…there are so many Quaker nonprofits and their acronyms can leave your head swimming, so today we’re going to explore where they all came from. How have they served Quaker communities? We’ll explore the work of these groups — from serving chocolate soup to German children during World War I to a brand new organization that is supporting Quaker ministers.

And then we'll check in about how it's going at our own nonprofit. What have we learned in the past year? What's been challenging? We'll sit down with some of the people who have been instrumental in Thee Quaker's growth.

Friends-Montessori School is an independent elementary school in Asheville, North Carolina that serves children ages 6-12. Based on Montessori and Quaker practices and values, our holistic, self-directed education honors the child and their place in society by fostering self, community, cultural, environmental, and spiritual awareness. We invite prospective parents as well as Friends who want to invest in the future of Quaker education to contact Canaan Brackins at canaan@friends-montessori.org.

Become a monthly supporter!

Sign up for the Daily Quaker Message.

Indianapolis First Friends is a semi-programmed meeting that has seen an influx in membership since returning to in-person services after the pandemic. That has meant lots of people who are new to Quakerism. It also means lots of people who are unacquainted with the many Friends who have dedicated their lives to “Speaking Truth to Power.”

On this episode, Pastor Bob Henry shares a message that explores the life of outspoken feminist, pacifist, and abolitionist Lucretia Mott. We’ll also hear how music plays a part in this meeting and hear vocal ministry during waiting worship.

World Quaker Day!

Following a successful World Plenary Meeting, Friends World Committee for Consultation invites all Quakers to download the World Plenary Epistle and other documents outlining the experience. And then, share the epistle and other resources with your Friends church or meeting on World Quaker Day, Sunday, Oct. 6!

Head to fwcc.world to learn more and take part.

Sign up for our live Zoom event: Help! There's an Election Coming. Join us Tuesday, Oct. 1 at 7 pm ET.

Become a monthly supporter!

Sign up for the Daily Quaker Message.