Thee Quaker Podcast

Zachary Moon was raised in a Quaker Meeting full of anti-war protesters. Then he felt God calling him to join the military as a chaplain. In the following months and years he had to wrestle with that leading and the response of his family and community.

On this week’s episode, we ask, what happens when your calling seems to be in opposition to the thing that unites your faith community? And can you be a Quaker pacifist while wearing a military uniform?

A transcript, discussion questions, and a photo of Zachary in his (very) early protest days are on our website.

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Zachary Moon was raised in a Quaker Meeting full of anti-war protesters. Then he felt God calling him to join the military as a chaplain. In the following months and years he had to wrestle with that leading and the response of his family and community.

On this week’s episode, we ask, what happens when your calling seems to be in opposition to the thing that unites your faith community? And can you be a Quaker pacifist while wearing a military uniform?

A transcript, discussion questions, and a photo of Zachary in his (very) early protest days are on our website.

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Sarah and Angelina Grimke were unapologetically anti-slavery and pro-women’s rights. Their convictions were driven by their faith in God, yet it got them booted from Quakerism, made their name a curse among their Southern peers, and even caused controversy among fellow abolitionists. 

The Grimke sisters made history, yet their names have largely been forgotten. Today, we introduce you to these unlikely abolitionists.

Find more information about our guests, more information on the Grimke sisters and a transcript with discussion questions on our episode page.

Give us a call and tell us what "conscientious objector" means to you: 215-278-9411.

How do Quakers prepare for Meeting for Worship? How do we get ready for an hour of silence in which we may feel called upon to stand and give a message? In this week's episode, we share three essays written by members of Central Philadelphia Monthly Meeting about their experience of Quaker Meeting for Worship.

Learn more about Thee Quaker Podcast, find out how you can support us through Patreon, and download the transcript on our website.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

Our first episode drops Wednesday, May 24. 

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Original music and sound design: Jon Watts. Listen to more on Band Camp.