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Quakers, Money, and the Priesthood of All Believers
Apr 14, 2026
17m 25s
Sexuality, Gender Identities, and Quakers
Mar 17, 2026
49m 04s
Quakers and Finding Your Center in Turbulent Times
Feb 17, 2026
29m 13s
Quakers and Jiwasa: Moving from I to We
Jan 20, 2026
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Dec 16, 2025
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 4/14/26 |  Quakers, Money, and the Priesthood of All Believers | Stop leaving economics to the ’high priests’ of Wall Street—discover how Quakers are reclaiming money as a tool for healing, integrity, and reparations. | 17m 25s | ||||||
| 3/17/26 | Sexuality, Gender Identities, and Quakers | We feature insights from a pioneering transgender priest, a Quaker healer and musician, a best-selling queer author, and voices from the Southeastern Yearly Meeting. | 49m 04s | ||||||
| 2/17/26 | Quakers and Finding Your Center in Turbulent Times | We revisit a vital conversation with Australian activist and Quaker Adrian Glamorgan about activism, despair, and finding our specific leadings. We also hear from Kat Griffith on the spiritual work required to bridge deep political divides in rural communities. | 29m 13s | ||||||
| 1/20/26 | Quakers and Jiwasa: Moving from I to We | We explore how the Aymara concept of jiwasa and the traditions of liberation theology can transform our understanding of belonging, moving us away from individual guilt and toward collective healing and relationship with all of existence. | 22m 38s | ||||||
| 12/16/25 | Quakers: What Do We Believe? | We explore the wide theological spectrum of the Religious Society of Friends from those who view the Bible as the inerrant word of God to those who may not believe in God at all. | 28m 16s | ||||||
| 11/18/25 | Quakers and the Mystery of Worship | Whether you’re a long-time Friend or someone who has never stepped into a mostly silent meeting, we are pulling back the curtain to explore what happens in our hearts, minds, and bodies when we sit together in worship. | 32m 48s | ||||||
| 10/14/25 | Quakers and the Groups That Hold Us | Discover the transformative power of affinity groups in the Quaker community! This episode features insights from Eileen Flanagan, Ollie Tabor, Vanessa July, and Curtis Spence on how these sacred spaces foster connection and healing | 23m 49s | ||||||
| 9/16/25 | Quakers and Action: How Do We Balance Peace and Protest? | Discover how Quakers balance peace and protest in our latest episode! Join us as we explore insights from Richard Rohr and experiences from activists like Greg Rolls. Listen now for a deeper understanding of faith in action! | 24m 26s | ||||||
| 8/12/25 | Quakers, the Bible, and Spiritual Authority with Father James Martin and Ollie from Quake It Up | Hear insights from Father James Martin and Ollie from Quake it Up. Discover how ancient stories can resonate with our modern lives. | 23m 28s | ||||||
| 7/15/25 | Quakers, Revivals, and Reevaluations | In this special interim episode, co-host Peterson Toscano revisits two powerful stories that explore revival and reevaluation on both personal and communal levels. | 23m 19s | ||||||
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| 6/17/25 | Quakers and a 300-Mile Testimony: Quakers Walk to Washington | Quakers Today follows a group of Friends and allies on a 300-mile walk from Flushing, Queens to Washington, D.C., retracing the legacy of the 1657 Flushing Remonstrance and bearing witness to the sacred right of sanctuary. Along the way, walkers reflect on faith, hospitality, and immigrant justice, culminating in a powerful act of protest on the National Mall. | 21m 42s | ||||||
| 5/13/25 | Quakers and Home | What does home mean to you? In our new episode, we delve into the realities of homelessness and urban ministry. Hear powerful stories from Ze Ello and others who are making a difference. Tune in! #QuakersToday #UrbanMinistry | 32m 40s | ||||||
| 4/15/25 | Quakers and Unlearning with Philip Gulley | Peterson Toscano and Sweet Miche delve into the journey of spiritual unlearning, inspired by Philip Gulley’s book Unlearning God: How Unbelieving Helped Me Believe. The conversation with Philip explores the challenging process of questioning inherited beliefs about God, theology, and fear. | 28m 20s | ||||||
| 4/14/25 | BONUS Episode: Full Conversation with Philip Gulley | Hear the unedited conversation Peterson and Sweet Miche had with Philip Gulley. | 38m 42s | ||||||
| 3/18/25 | Quakers and Neurodiversity | Discover the importance of creating inclusive environments where everyone can feel accepted and valued. | 25m 59s | ||||||
| 2/18/25 | Quakers, Nature, and Indigenous Wisdom | This episode features Gail Melix, an Indigenous Quaker who shares how walking in the woods transformed her experience of burnout into a practice of prayerful meditation. Paula Palmer examines the legacy of Quaker-run Indigenous boarding schools and the painful losses experienced by Indigenous children. We also hear about Robin Wall Kimmerer’s book The Serviceberry. | 24m 55s | ||||||
| 1/14/25 | Quakers and Money with Joann Neuroth, Alicia Mendonca-Richards, and Brian McClaren | We look at how Quaker meetings align their financial practices with their values. | 25m 31s | ||||||
| 12/17/24 | Quakers and Staying Steady Amid Turmoil | Miche chats with Adrian Glamorgan, a longtime activist who, before becoming a Quaker, powered his work through anger. He provides insights for young activists who face growing challenges. | 28m 49s | ||||||
| 11/12/24 | Palestine, Food, and Memory with Dr. Riyam Kafri Abu Laban | In this special episode of Quakers Today, we share a conversation from The Seed: Conversations for Radical Hope. Host Dwight Dunston speaks with Dr. Riyam Kafri Abu Laban, an educator, writer, and former principal at Ramallah Friends School. From her home in Ramallah, Dr. Kafri Abu Laban reveals how Palestinian cuisine is deeply tied to identity, history, and resilience. Despite the challenges of forced displacement and cultural appropriation, Palestinian food remains a bridge to the past and a testament to memory, resistance, and celebration. The Seed podcast is a project of Pendle Hill, a Quaker study, retreat, and conference center welcoming all for Spirit-led learning and community. About Dr. Riyam Kafri Abu Laban: Dr. Kafri Abu Laban is a writer and educator whose work spans essays, poetry, and articles on Palestine, motherhood, and education. Formerly a chemistry professor, she transitioned to educational leadership as a principal and now leads initiatives at AlNayzak Organization. A proud Ramallah Friends School and Earlham College graduate, Quaker values continue to shape her life and faith. Follow her on Instagram and LinkedIn. Special Music: This episode features “Sada” by the Sada Trio—Ahmad Al Khatib, Pedram Shahlai, and Feras Sharestan—Middle Eastern virtuosos keeping their cultural roots alive in Sweden. Friends Journal Fiction Issue: Explore Quaker-themed fiction in Friends Journal’s November 2024 issue, including “Bread of Life” by Vicki Winslow and “Penns Spring” by our co-host, Peterson Toscano. Read more at FriendsJournal.org. Monthly Question: What novel, film, or television series changed your relationship with the world? Share your answer by calling 317-QUAKERS or responding on social media. Follow Quakers Today on TikTok, Instagram, X, and visit us at QuakersToday.org. Selected Quotes: “Our cuisine is a direct extension of the land…we hold on to our food because it’s really our identity.” — Dr. Riyam Kafri Abu Laban. “Food is resistance, memory, healing, and celebration for displaced people.” — Dwight Dunston. Quakers Today is the companion podcast to Friends Journal and other Friends Publishing Corporation (FPC) content online. It is written, hosted, and produced by Peterson Toscano and Miche McCall. Feel free to send comments, questions, and requests for our new show. Email us at podcast@friendsjournal.org. Call our listener voicemail line: 317-QUAKERS. Music from this episode comes from Epidemic Sound. | 17m 19s | ||||||
| 10/15/24 | Quaker Wendy Sanford on Our Bodies, Ourselves | One of the original creators of the groundbreaking book Our Bodies, Ourselves, shares her role in writing the first edition and reveals how each subsequent edition reflected the input from diverse voices. | 13m 19s | ||||||
| 9/17/24 | Queer Quaker Responses to Climate Change | In this episode of Quakers Today, co-hosts Peterson Toscano (he/him) and Miche McCall (they/them) explore how queer Quakers respond to climate change with joy, creativity, and radical inclusion. The episode features Damon Motz-Storey and Lina Blount, who delve into the intersection of queerness, spirituality, and climate activism. Miche and Peterson also review two books that provide fresh perspectives on environmentalism and queer ecology. Featured Segments: Queer Quaker Responses to Climate Change with Damon Motz-Storey and Lina Blount Damon Motz-Storey (they/them), a genderqueer Quaker, discusses the importance of radical joy, play, and community in climate work:“We’re going to save the earth, and we’re going to do it in six-inch heels and full makeup.” Damon Motz-Storey became the Chapter Director of the Oregon Chapter of the Sierra Club in 2023. They have a wealth of experience leading environmental and climate justice campaigns in the Pacific Northwest. Their achievements include blocking major new coal, oil, and gas expansions, pioneering the Portland Clean Energy Fund initiative, and contributing to Oregon's 2021 state legislation for low-income utility bill discounts, home energy retrofits, and a commitment to 100% clean electricity by 2040. Damon also worked with the Coalition of Communities of Color, managing communications for Portland's successful 2022 city government reform measure and organizing record-breaking fundraising events to support racial justice efforts. They live in East Portland near Powell Butte and enjoys hiking, cycling, weightlifting, cooking, and performing in drag. Lina Blount highlights the role of interconnectedness and reciprocity in climate justice:“Our liberation is bound up in each other's, especially in climate work, because it’s how ecosystems work.” Lina Blount is an organizer, trainer, and nonviolent action strategist who has been involved in environmental justice campaigns in the Philadelphia area for over fifteen years. She currently serves as the Director of Strategy and Partnerships with the Earth Quaker Action Team. Lina has previously worked with the Divestment Student Network and has extensive experience as a canvas director and anti-fracking organizer in Pennsylvania. She identifies as a Quaker and considers the Earth Quaker Action Team, her primary spiritual community. Book Review: Queer Ecologies and Sustainable FuturesBooks Reviewed: Deviant Hollers: Queering Appalachian Ecologies for a Sustainable FuturePeterson and Miche review this collection of essays edited by Zane McNeil and Rebecca Scott, which critiques environmental exploitation and maps alternative futures through queer perspectives. Smarter Planet or Wiser Earth? by Gray CoxMiche introduces this book, published by the Quaker Institute for the Future, which examines the ethical implications of smart technology and its role in building a sustainable global community. Read Brad Gibson's Friends Journal review. Quotes: "It is our superpower to insist upon joy, even in a world insistent on pushing us back into the closet." – Damon Motz-Storey "Chosen family and ecosystems both offer models of connection that are life-giving and generative." – Lina Blount "We can laugh and dance through climate action because that’s how we’ll keep going." – Damon Motz-Storey "Ecosystems don’t just work locally. There’s this incredible web of interconnection." – Lina Blount Announcing Season Four: After a short break, Quakers Today will return to producing regular programs on November 12, 2024. Look out for extra features and announcements in October that will appear in your podcast feed. Question of the Month: We want to hear from you! Here is a question for you: What novel, film, or television series changed your relationship with the world? The world of fiction can alter the way we see ourselves, each other, the natural world, the political order, history, and society. What work of fiction shifted your perspective or alt | 23m 46s | ||||||
| 8/13/24 | Quakers in the Future | What is Prefigurative Practice and how can it help us live in the future today? | 30m 00s | ||||||
| 7/16/24 | Reckoning with Quaker Racism | We explore George Fox’s and Richard Nixon’s complex histories. How do we reconcile their significant contributions with their troubling actions and inactions? | 30m 19s | ||||||
| 5/14/24 | Quakers and Welcome | In this episode of Quakers Today, we ask, “What does it mean to be welcomed in a space?” Peterson Toscano (he/him) and Miche McCall (they/them) discuss the concept of feeling welcome. Miche describes their sense of safety under a blanket while podcasting from Logrono, Spain, during their Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. They explore how welcoming spaces can be challenging for individuals with unique identities, especially in religious settings, and emphasize that genuine inclusivity often differs from mere proclamations of welcome. To see our full show notes and transcript visit www.quakerstoday.org Rhiannon Grant "If the Quaker community were a household, who would be the owners and who would be the guests?" Peterson Toscano chats with Rhiannon Grant (she/her) from Woodbrooke Quaker Learning and Research Centre about her article, “A Family of Friends,” which explores the importance of creating welcoming spaces within Quaker communities. Rhiannon, a lifelong Quaker and member of various faith communities, uses the metaphor of a household to explore the roles and feelings of welcome within Quaker meetings. She also discusses how implicit signals can create exclusion and emphasizes the significance of creating spaces where diverse theological beliefs are openly discussed and valued. Learn more about Rhiannon Grant Rhiannon Grant is Woodbrooke’s Deputy Programme Leader for Research and Programme Coordinator for Modern Quaker Thought. Rhiannon’s work at Woodbrooke spans academic and practice-based approaches to Quakerism. She teaches in Woodbrooke’s short course program, supervises research, and teaches postgraduate students within the Centre for Research in Quaker Studies. Outside Woodbrooke, she researches and writes about Quakers for both academic and general audiences, as well as writing fiction and poetry. Her interests center on British Quakerism in the 20th and 21st centuries, especially Quaker theology, ways of speaking about God, and the developments in practice and religious diversity. You can follow Rhiannon as @bookgeekrelng on X and on Facebook. Watch a YouTube video of her keynote address about Deep Hospitality. Read her Pendle Hill pamphlet Telling the Truth About God: Quaker Approaches to Theology, and look out for a new one entitled Deep Hospitality. Lisa Graustein on What is a Welcoming Space? Lisa Graustein (she/her), a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) facilitator, discusses creating truly welcoming spaces in Quaker meetings by ensuring physical accessibility and accommodating diverse needs. She emphasizes the importance of inclusivity, recognizing varied contributions, and continually evaluating if all voices are being heard and needs met. This approach requires ongoing effort and reflection to foster genuine inclusivity. This is a short excerpt from a QuakerSpeak video featuring a variety of voices. The video is entitled What’s the Difference Between a Welcoming and an Inclusive Space? See more videos like this on the QuakerSpeak YouTube channel or at QuakerSpeak.org. Learn more about Lisa Graustein. Lisa Graustein is a teacher, facilitator, and artist who holds an MEd in racial justice education. For 20 years, she taught in public middle and high schools. Currently, Lisa works as a DEI facilitator and trainer with schools and nonprofits throughout the northeast. She has been a facilitator for Beyond Diversity 101. A Univeralist Friend, she is part of a group of Quakers founding Three Rivers Meeting, a Queer, Christian Quaker meeting. A solo mom and potter, Lisa lives in an intentional community on the unceded Neponset Band of the Massachusetts land. Reviews More than a Dream: The Radical March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom by Yohuru Williams and Michael G. Long provides an in-depth look at the 1963 March on Washington, highlighting the crucial roles of activists like Bayard Rustin. This makes it ideal for middle school students. The book has been longlisted for the 2023 National Book | 27m 27s | ||||||
| 4/16/24 | Quakers, Birds, and Justice | Birdwatching may seem like a serene, perhaps even solitary activity, but in the latest episode of the Quakers Today Podcast, we discover it’s a window into much larger conversations about community, justice, and spirituality. | 21m 37s | ||||||
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