

Thee Quaker Podcast
Jon Watts
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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Jun 7, 2023 • 32min
Quakers and the Internet
From a 17th century version of Twitter to Q&As on TikTok, we look at how Quakers of the past and present have communicated their message to thousands. And we also consider how Quakers might take a cue from fandom.Become a monthly supporter of Thee Quaker Podcast, share your thoughts on this episode, and subscribe to our newsletter at QuakerPodcast.com.Leave us a voicemail at 215-278-9411 and let us know what “conscientious objector” means to you.
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Jun 1, 2023 • 32min
George Fox and the Birth of Quakerism
In the mid-1600s, an unusual man named George Fox rejected the religious norms of his day and founded a radically different faith that came to be known as Quakerism. On this episode, we invite you to join us as we explore the life of George Fox and how his spiritual restlessness led him on a tireless pursuit of God and truth… and whether his story is relevant to Friends today.Become a monthly supporter of Thee Quaker Podcast, share your thoughts on this episode, and get our resource list for this episode at QuakerPodcast.com.Leave us a voicemail at 215-278-9411 and let us know what the word “Quaker” means to you.
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May 24, 2023 • 36min
Who Are Modern Quakers?
Who are modern Quakers? What do they believe? Where do they even live? What does the future look like for the global denomination known as the Religious Society of Friends? We set out to explain what Quakerism looks like today, and let’s just say, it was more complex than you might think.Visit QuakerPodcast.com for more information, to support us on Patreon, for a transcript of this episode, and to share your thoughts on this episode.What does the word Quaker mean to you? Leave us a voicemail at 215-278-9411.
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Apr 25, 2023 • 4min
Thee Quaker Podcast Trailer
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. Our first episode drops Wednesday, May 24. Visit QuakerPodcast.com for more information.Find a transcript of the trailer on the episode page.Original music and sound design: Jon Watts. Listen to more on Band Camp.
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