Roadmap to the Apocalypse: A Quaker Guide to the End of Our World with Doug Gwyn
Are we living through apocalyptic times? If so, how can we navigate this time of turmoil and come out on the other end with a society more whole, more just, and more guided by love? Quakers may have (part of) the answer.Quaker author and retired pastor, Doug Gwyn joins Jon Watts to explore how the "apocalyptic spirituality" of early Friends offers profound wisdom for navigating our own era of upheaval. From the nonviolent "Lamb's War" of the 1650’s to the direct action of the 1960’s, and right up until today, he leads us to a vision of a grassroots spiritual and cultural revolution against alienation and injustice.Visit the episode page for a transcript, links and discussion questions.World Quaker Day is on Sunday, October 5th, 2025, and this year’s theme is “Love your neighbor.” Friends World Committee for Consultation would like to invite you to take that message to heart and live it out in your own local community. Find helpful ideas for how to do that and free resources at fwcc.world/worldquakerday.
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39 Ways to (Nonviolently) Overthrow a Dictator, with George Lakey
As our democracy faces an existential threat it’s important that we look to other countries whose people have resisted autocrats and won, according to Quaker peace activist George Lakey. Lakey has been singing freedom songs in the streets since the civil rights movement, and on this week’s podcast episode we talk with George about the nonviolent database he helped to assemble which shows 39 recent cases of countries whose people nonviolently overthrew a dictator.Visit the episode page for a transcript, links and discussion questions.
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Can We Make America Good? with Philip Gulley
Using both the pulpit and the page, Quaker pastor Philip Gulley has been a bold voice that challenges the church’s stance on heaven and hell, LGBTQ issues, and more. As he’s seen greater censorship in the publishing world, Phil has moved to an online newsletter where he questions the rise of Donald Trump and calls Christians to be more active in the pursuit of truth and justice.In this interview, Jon speaks with Phil about his changing beliefs in God, his focus post-election, and much more.Visit the episode page for a transcript, links and discussion questions.
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Black Fire: African American Quakers on Spirituality and Human Rights
Spanning more than 150 years, Black Fire brings together the words of Friends who spoke truth to power in some of America’s most tumultuous times. Featuring the writing and speeches of Bayard Rustin, Bill Sutherland, Sojourner Truth and many more, this book is a unique exploration into the spirituality and activism of Black Friends, told in their own words.In partnership with Friends General Conference, we’re bringing you an exclusive peek into the new audiobook of Black Fire: African American Quakers on Spirituality and Human Rights.In this behind-the-scenes episode, we’ll speak with some of the book’s editors and share never-before-heard excerpts from the audio version.
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Our Top Episodes of 2024!
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 QuakerQuaker Musician Carrie Newcomer Finds Songs Out of the SilenceWhat Do Quakers Wear?How to Build a Daily Quaker PracticeWhat 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@PatentPendingCeramicsGeorgia's audio homepageFind a transcript and discussion questions (and leave us a comment) on our episode page.
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