Thee Quaker Podcast

Whether Election Day leaves you relieved, grieving, or exhausted, voting was never the end of the story. Today, we go inside the inner workings of the Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) to meet the advocates dedicating their lives to a better world, grounded in the Quaker conviction that there is "that of God" in everyone, even those on the other side of the aisle.
Further Reading:
Quaker Faith and Practice at FCNL by Alicia McBride
Clarity Amidst Tragedy: Working at FCNL on 9/11 by Alicia McBride
A Theological Perspective on Quaker Lobbying by Margery Post Abbott
FCNL Advocacy Teams Toolkit
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Join an Advocacy Team with the Friends Committee on National Legislation to team up with a committed group of advocates who are building relationships with Congress to advocate for policies that advance peace, justice, and an Earth restored.

You can learn more and sign up at FCNL.org/IntroToAdvocacy

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What do Quakers wear? It’s one of the most Googled questions about Quakers, and many people only have the oatmeal mascot as a frame of reference. On this week’s episode, we ask a variety of Friends what “plain dress” means to them.
Are Friends still called to wear bonnets and broad-brimmed hats?
This episode originally aired on February 28th, 2024



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What happens when you give up your home, pack a suitcase, and spend seven and a half years listening to the deepest fears of people across the globe? Emily Provance did exactly that, stepping into the centuries-old tradition of the Quaker traveling minister. The quiet truths she uncovered on the road just might be the blueprint we need to survive a fractured and frightened world.

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What happens when the optimistic spiritual vision of Quakerism collides with the messy reality of life? Season 4 of Thee Quaker Podcast explores the intersection of faith and social change, centering on Lucretia Mott and the radical early fight for universal suffrage in the United States. This season, we are also featuring intimate, on-the-road stories from traveling minister Emily Provance and an exclusive look at modern political advocacy with The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL). This season asks what it truly means to be a faithful "disturber of the peace." Subscribe now and join us starting October 20th for a brand-new journey into spiritual courage!

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Days before reporting to a federal penitentiary for a 900-day sentence, lifelong Quaker Jacob Hoopes joins us to talk about the escalating Portland ICE protest that led to his arrest and conviction. With incarceration looming, he examines the deep friction between his actions that afternoon, his commitment to justice, and the Quaker Peace Testimony. As Jacob faces the reality of federal prison, his father Tom shares how a stunned but resilient community is matching a 900-day sentence with 900 days of intentional action.
Visit https://www.900daysoflight.com/ for updates and information about Jacob.
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World Quaker Day is on Sunday, October 4th, 2026, and this year’s theme is “Let Peace Be Among Us.” To mark the day, the Friends World Committee for Consultation is doing something pretty incredible: a massive, global online Meeting for Worship. It’s a chance to bridge time zones and traditions—to be in a shared, digital worship that stretches around the entire world.
Find out more and other ways to take part in World Quaker Day at www.worldquakerday.org.


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