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  Quakers, Reparations, and Reparative Economies 15.09.2026 25min

  Together with guests Anthony ”Ant” Smith and Lucy Duncan of Reparation Works, we look at the historical precedents of Reconstruction and witness how one Philadelphia Quaker meeting turned an unrestricted reserve into a moral resource.
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  Quakers and Wealth 11.08.2026 30min

  Fran Brokaw, a Quaker who inherited significant wealth, began asking deeper questions about it. Not only: How should this money be invested? But also: Where did this money come from? What has it meant in my life? What harm is connected to it? What does faithfulness ask of me now?
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  Quakers and Capitalism 16.06.2026 26min

  The Dissonance: Host Peterson Toscano reflects on the gap between Quaker faith and a global economy built on extraction and inequity.
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  Quakers and Relational Finance 12.05.2026 19min

  aking the Quaker theology of the ”priesthood of all believers” and applying it to economics, we explore how taking personal responsibility for our money—and our institutional assets—leads to deeper integrity and more equitable power-sharing.
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  Quakers, Money, and the Priesthood of All Believers 14.04.2026 17min

  Stop leaving economics to the ’high priests’ of Wall Street—discover how Quakers are reclaiming money as a tool for healing, integrity, and reparations.
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  Sexuality, Gender Identities, and Quakers 17.03.2026 49min

  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.
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  Quakers and Finding Your Center in Turbulent Times 17.02.2026 29min

  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.
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  Quakers and Jiwasa: Moving from I to We 20.01.2026 22min

  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.
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  Quakers: What Do We Believe? 16.12.2025 28min

  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.
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  Quakers and the Mystery of Worship 18.11.2025 32min

  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.
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  Quakers and the Groups That Hold Us 14.10.2025 23min

  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
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  Quakers and Action: How Do We Balance Peace and Protest? 16.09.2025 24min

  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!
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  Quakers, the Bible, and Spiritual Authority with Father James Martin and Ollie from Quake It Up 12.08.2025 23min

  Hear insights from Father James Martin and Ollie from Quake it Up. Discover how ancient stories can resonate with our modern lives.
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  Quakers, Revivals, and Reevaluations 15.07.2025 23min

  In this special interim episode, co-host Peterson Toscano revisits two powerful stories that explore revival and reevaluation on both personal and communal levels.
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  Quakers and a 300-Mile Testimony: Quakers Walk to Washington 17.06.2025 21min

  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.
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  Quakers and Home 13.05.2025 32min

  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
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  Quakers and Unlearning with Philip Gulley 15.04.2025 28min

  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.
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  BONUS Episode: Full Conversation with Philip Gulley 14.04.2025 38min

  Hear the unedited conversation Peterson and Sweet Miche had with Philip Gulley.
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  Quakers and Neurodiversity 18.03.2025 25min

  Discover the importance of creating inclusive environments where everyone can feel accepted and valued.
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  Quakers, Nature, and Indigenous Wisdom 18.02.2025 24min

  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.