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Quaker preacher John Woolman once experienced a vision of slaves producing the very goods he used in his daily life, and the weight of that revelation changed the way he lived. Reading his words prompts the same uncomfortable pause: where does the food we buy come from? The clothes we wear? The furniture in our homes? When that question is pursued honestly, what emerges is often fury, because much of what is available to us cheaply has been produced through inhumane conditions, forced labor, and the exploitation of children. The anger that rises in response to that reality is not wrong. It is appropriate. It is a sign that something in us still recognizes that the world should not be this way. David experienced that same kind of anger in Psalm 52, written in response to the murder of the priests at Nob. Saul ordered their execution because one of them had helped David, and Doeg the Edomite carried out the massacre. David's grief and fury were real and raw. And yet Psalm 52 does not end with a call for revenge. It ends with David entrusting justice to God, trusting in His unfailing love, and anchoring himself in the character of the One who judges righteously. That is the movement this episode invites us into. Anger at injustice — racism, forced labor, exploitation, displacement, hunger — is not something to suppress or spiritualize away. It is something to bring honestly to God, who is the righteous Judge and whose own anger at evil dwarfs our own. He will make all things right. Until that day, we are called to walk in justice and mercy, holding our anger before Him and trusting His perfect timing. Today's Bible Verse "But I am like an olive tree, thriving in the house of God. I will always trust in God's unfailing love."— Psalm 52:8, NLT Ponder Today Anger at injustice is not a sin — it is a sign that we still know things should not be this way. The appropriate response to human rights violations, exploitation, and oppression is grief and fury. God does not ask us to suppress those feelings. He invites us to bring them to Him. David expressed anger to God without taking personal vengeance. Psalm 52 is a powerful example of bringing raw emotion before the Lord while still entrusting justice to Him. Honest expression and faith in God's judgment are not opposites — they belong together. Injustice is not a distant issue — it touches our everyday lives. The clothes we wear, the food we buy, the products we use cheaply may carry a hidden cost paid by exploited workers and children. Awareness is the beginning of responsible, faithful stewardship. Vengeance belongs to God — and His justice is perfect. We can rest in the knowledge that the righteous Judge sees every act of wickedness and will avenge it in His timing and according to His perfect judgment. That is not a passive response. It is a profoundly trusting one. Until the day He returns to make all things right, we are called to walk in justice and mercy. Anger offered to God should produce action, advocacy, and changed habits — not bitterness or despair. Let it fuel a more intentional pursuit of justice in the spaces where we actually have influence. A Prayer for You Today O God of all justice, I bring to You today my intense anger and grief over the wrongs in the world — children forced into slave labor, individuals deceived into inhumane working conditions, and the painful reality that many items available for me to purchase were produced through exploitation. Lord, there are so many other acts of injustice in the world: racism, people displaced from their homes, individuals going without food, girls and women exploited because of who they are. These realities fill me with a restlessness that echoes what I know to be true: it should not be this way. But I trust in You, for You are just and good. Vengeance belongs to You, and You will avenge in Your timing and according to Your perfect judgment. Help me to walk in justice and mercy until the day You return to make all things right. In Jesus' name, Amen. Want More? Sign up for our free newsletter, The Good Word, for weekly biblical wisdom and encouragement delivered right to your inbox. Join our community today: https://www.lifeaudio.com/thegoodword/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

HOUR 3 (08/24) - Gary & Shannon kick things off with a very serious comparison of Amish, Quaker, Shaker and Hasidic beard strength before getting into #WhatsHappening, including the latest in the Lindsay Clancy trial, the Newhall fire and another SoCal heat wave.Then #SwampWatch covers the economic pressure campaign against Iran, new tariffs on Canada, a proposed $103,000 H-1B visa fee and President Trump’s plans to meet with Kim Jong Un.Plus, Fat Marmot Week is here, with eight chunky contenders competing to become Colorado’s reigning heavyweight rodent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Brian talks with author and theologian Ross McCullough about his recent book, The Body of This Death. Hailed by Christianity Today as “an instant classic of Christian spiritual writing,” the book wraps deep theological and philosophical themes in a sci-fi mystery told through the letters of an archbishop awaiting execution. Careful to avoid major spoilers, Brian and Ross dive into the story's reflections on the importance of physical presence, human connection, and resisting digital escapism.The Body of This Death: https://bookstore.wordonfire.org/products/letters-from-the-last-archbishop-of-lancaster?srsltid=AfmBOoqXR2C50LglSQlVRnHw0kuUe-2GtTNtEsn_3CCgI8m0Vu-hRObDChristianity Today article: https://www.christianitytoday.com/2026/02/screwtape-for-our-times-body-of-this-death-review/More about Ross: https://www.georgefox.edu/honors-program/faculty-pages/ross-mccullough.htmlDr. Brian Doak is an Old Testament scholar and professor: https://www.georgefox.edu/academics/undergrad/departments/religion/faculty/doak.htmlIf you enjoy listening to the George Fox Talks podcast and would like to watch, too, check out our channel on YouTube! We also have a web page that features all of our podcasts, a sign-up for our weekly email update, and publications from the George Fox University community.

In this episode of Quakers Today, Peterson Toscano and Diana Yañez speak with Quaker Fran Brokaw about inherited wealth, family stories, grief, reparations, and the spiritual practice of releasing money. Fran describes inherited wealth as feeling like the dragon's hoard in The Hobbit: treasure guarded so it can get bigger and bigger. Over time, she began asking deeper questions: What is this money? Where did it come from? What has it meant in my life? What does faithfulness ask of me now? Fran shares how reparations work helped her move beyond guilt and toward responsibility. She talks about giving without control, seeing money as a community asset, and allowing wealth to move through her as energy, love, repair, and relationship. In this episode inherited wealth and Quaker values guilt, responsibility, and repair giving without strings attached ethical investing and its limits wealth as grief, memory, safety, and power reparations and Land Back money as mutual blessing Featured guest Fran Brokaw, a Quaker reflecting on inherited wealth, reparations, and faithful money practice. Resources Money as a Mutual Blessing by Lola Georg Friends Journal https://www.friendsjournal.org/money-as-blessing/ Northeast Farmers of Color Land Trust https://nefoclandtrust.org/ Lizzie Magie and The Landlord's Game Philadelphia Yearly Meeting https://www.pym.org/quaker-history-clive-sansom-ursula-franklin-gordon-hirabayashi-and-lizzie-magie/ Quakers Playing Monopoly Philadelphia Yearly Meeting https://www.pym.org/quakers-playing-monopoly/ The secret history of Monopoly The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/apr/11/secret-history-monopoly-capitalist-game-leftwing-origins Reflection questions What money stories did you inherit? Where does money create anxiety in you or in your meeting? What are you holding more tightly than you need to? What would it mean to give without control? Leave us a message What financial practices align with your values? Call 317-QUAKERS. That's 317-782-5377. Outside the U.S., dial +1 317-782-5377. Email: podcast@friendsjournal.org Sponsors Season 6 is sponsored by Friends Fiduciary and the American Friends Service Committee. Friends Fiduciary: https://friendsfiduciary.org/ AFSC: https://afsc.org/ This episode is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment, legal, or tax advice.

As part of the series on Quaker SPICES testimonies, Holly speaks about the Quaker value of peace. She looks at Micah 3:3-4, the story of Mary Fisher visit to the Sultan and the work of bereaved families in Israel and Palestine.

Episode: The Gospel of John is often ignored by those interested in archaeology and history. However, John includes more historically verified detail (both archaeologically and topographically) than the other gospels combined. Listen in as Anderson discusses why we need to pay attention to John as a historical source.  Guest: Paul N. Anderson is Professor of Biblical and Quaker studies at George Fox University. He's the editor of four volumes on John, Jesus, and History, and has written his own book on the subject (The Fourth Gospel and the Quest for Jesus). He's written a contextual intro to the NT (From Crisis to Christ) and has written over 400 essays in New Testament and Quaker studies. The book under discussion today is from his latest edited volume, Archaeology, Jesus, and the Gospel of John: What Recent Discoveries Show Us (Eerdmans, 2026). Give: Help support Biblical World HERE. Thanks to all of you who have supported us!

A follower of the Bahá'í faith who is being held by the Iranian regime has published a vivid and shocking memoir of her time in prison. Mahvash Sabet is an award-winning educator and poet. She has been in and out of detention since 2010, suffering solitary confinement and psychological torture. Bahá'ís are Iran's largest non-Muslim religious minority and are regarded as a threat to the state. Alongside the harshness in jail, Mahvash writes about resilience and friendship. One of those she shared a prison ward with for almost a year is Nazanin Zaghari Ratcliffe - who was herself imprisoned and held hostage by the Iranian State for six years. Julie speaks to Nazanin Zaghari Ratcliffe and Bahiyyih Nakhjavani who translated the memoir Open Wide the Doors into English.In the occupied West Bank, thousands of ancient sites remain unexcavated. Israel has recently expropriated Palestinian land to develop two of them. Palestinians say archaeology is being used to deepen Israeli control of the territory. Israel says it's protecting and preserving its heritage. But a UNESCO move to add Sebastia, near Nablus, to both its World Heritage List and its List of World Heritage in Danger, has brought the dispute into sharper focus. Palestinian officials have welcomed the decision. Israel's foreign minister has condemned it as an attempt to 'change history'. Our global affairs correspondent Sebastian Usher reports from Sebastia.Until a couple of weeks ago, Emma Roberts was getting on with her life as a Quaker chaplain in Swansea. Then almost overnight, she became an internet sensation - due to her likeness to the new prime minister, Andy Burnham. She already had a social media presence on her YouTube channel Quakerology. Now she's viral on TikTok, with a new persona: 'Mandy Burnham'.Presenter: Julie Etchingham Producers: Katy Booth and James Leesley Studio Managers: Nat Stokes and Matthew Dempsey Editor: Tim Pemberton

"Old Broadbrim into the Heart of Australia or A Strange Bargain and Its Consequences" follows the renowned Quaker detective, Old Broadbrim, as he is entrusted with a formidable task by one of New York's wealthiest men: to ensure his safety for one year. The stakes are high, with the promise that if the man remains alive at the end of that period, Broadbrim's work will conclude. This gripping narrative explores themes of trust, duty, and the moral complexities of human relationships, making it a timeless tale that resonates with listeners today. The interplay between wealth and vulnerability remains relevant, inviting reflection on the nature of protection and the value of life in a world still fraught with uncertainty.

Planning for your death or incapacity may not be fun, but the impact of a thoughtful estate plan can be more powerful than many of us imagine. Join guest host Scott Winter and seasoned estate planning attorney Randy Grove and institutional trustee & investment manager Brett Bryant as they unpack how a financial legacy can memorialize your values, inspire others toward generosity, and promote peace during a disorienting time for the people you love.Scott Winter: https://www.winterwealthmanagement.com/team/scott-winterRandy Grove: https://www.landerholm.com/t-randall-groveBrett Bryant: https://www.midwesttrust.com/people/brett-bryant/This podcast is for informational purposes only. The opinions voiced in this program are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. To determine which strategies may be appropriate for you, consult your financial, legal, or tax professional. Securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial, a registered investment advisor and broker-dealer, member FINRA/SIPC. The opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of LPL Financial or Winter Wealth Management, LLC.If you enjoy listening to the George Fox Talks podcast and would like to watch, too, check out our channel on YouTube! We also have a web page that features all of our podcasts, a sign-up for our weekly email update, and publications from the George Fox University community.

Nathan Meckley reflects on the Quaker testimony of simplicity and invites us to consider what it might mean to live with greater intention. What would living more simply look like in your life? What clutter of things, or activities or ways of being could you let go of to create more clarity and focus?

C. Wess Daniels (he/him, friend) is the William R. Rogers Director of Friends Center and Quaker Studies at Guilford College. The highlight of this work for him is working with undergraduate students, teaching classes like Introduction to Quakerism, The Practice of Silence, and Boredom as a Superpower. Wess's writings include the book Resisting Empire: The Book of Revelation as Resistance (2019) and a forthcoming Pendle Hill Pamphlet (#500) Liturgies of Imperialism, Liturgies of Resistance. Wess is a recorded Quaker minister and member of First Friends Meeting in Greensboro, NC. He is committed to the work of regaining our capacity for deep attention, anti-imperial expressions of Christianity, and the building of liberatory movements that embody love and justice in the world. Want to share your thoughts on our podcast content? Email podcast@neym.org.To learn more about the life and ministry of Quakers in New England visit neym.org.Subscribe to our monthly newsletter here: neym.org/newsletter-signupDonate to sustain our ministry here: neym.org/donate

"Perseverance is the most important word in the dictionary—no matter what life throws at you, come back ready to fight." Episode Summary In this episode of The Gun Experiment, we dive into the realities of military service, sacrifice, and the enduring battles faced after coming home. Joined by Anthony Dyer, retired United States Air Force combat special missions aviator and author of the memoir Moonchild, we explore the journey from a small town in North Carolina to flying combat missions supporting special operations around the globe. Anthony opens up about his personal experiences dealing with trauma, addiction, and the difficult transition back to civilian life, offering insight on resilience, roots, and finding purpose beyond the uniform. This episode is filled with personal stories, actionable advice, and inspiration for anyone seeking to overcome adversity. Call to Action Subscribe and leave us a comment on Apple or Spotify Follow us on all of our social media: Instagram   Youtube Grab some cool TGE merch Ask us anything at AskMikeandKeith@gmail.com Be sure to support the sponsors of the show. They're a big part of making the show possible. Show Sponsors HSM Ammunition – Premium, reliable ammo made with the end user in mind. Check them out at HSMAmmunition.com Onsite Firearms Training (OFT LLC) – Real-world firearm training from expert instructors. Visit OFTLLC.us Key Takeaways Growing up in a small North Carolina community shaped values of honesty, hard work, and connection (05:01). Anthony's family lineage stretches back to the Civil War and the Quaker martyr Mary Dyer, highlighting the power of personal history (06:35). The importance of leaving self-doubt at the door—“we who step through these portals stand tall”—and learning to flip a mental switch during moments of adversity (13:13; 15:41). Perseverance and repetition are keys to success in aviation and life, as seen in Anthony's journey from a disastrous first training flight to supporting special forces worldwide (12:00; 12:41). Military service's true impact comes into focus through stories of supporting “super ninjas” (Special Operations Forces) and realizing the weight of those depending on you (15:41). Anthony's memoir, Moonchild, offers an honest look at service, trauma, recovery, and hope. Guest Information Anthony Dyer Retired United States Air Force combat special missions aviator Flew AC130 gunships on critical missions in Afghanistan, Iraq, and worldwide Recipient of the Air Force's Jolly Green Rescue Mission of the Year Author of the memoir Moonchild, chronicling his service, challenges, addiction, and path to recovery Proud North Carolina native with deep family roots and a passion for helping others Keywords Military service, combat aviator, special operations, Air Force, AC130 gunship, Moonchild Anthony Dyer, trauma recovery, military transition, resilience, perseverance, veteran memoir, gun podcast, firearms training, HSM Ammunition, Onsite Firearms Training, military sacrifice, mental health, post-military life, personal growth, North Carolina, special missions, podcast episode

What if the most radical spiritual act you could commit is a burst of shared laughter? Join Mark Winner and Liz Brainard as they share how Open Table Friends Church threw out the polished facade of their religious tradition to build a digital sanctuary rooted in chaotic joy and messy authenticity.  Full Video of the "Fun" Meeting for Worship - https://www.youtube.com/live/y9VqDeUXchk Become a monthly supporter! Sign up for the Daily Quaker Message.

The American artist James Turrell is famous for his Skyspaces. A Skyspace is chamber with an opening to the sky. Turrell bathes the roof with light that subtly changes colour, which affects our perception of the colour of the sky itself. Julian May travels to ARoS, the Art Museum in Aarhus, Denmark to meet James Turrell as he prepares his latest SkySpace, entitled As Seen Below – The Dome. It is a monumental work, which from the ground outside looks like tumulus, an ancient a grass covered burial mound. To experience the work Julian goes through an underground tunnel that brings him into the huge domed space flooded with changing coloured light. Through the opening the sky appears at once immensely deep, yet close. James Turrell tells Julian that while most artists depict light, light is his material; his work is light itself. He speaks about how flying (he gained a pilot's licence at the age of sixteen), the changing colours of the sky and the disorientating experience of speeding between clouds and fog inspires him. How, too, his upbringing and life as a Quaker has a profound influence. This episode of The Documentary, comes to you from In the Studio, exploring the processes of the world's most creative people.

An active-duty soldier experiences a sudden moral awakening that leaves him trapped inside the military machine he can no longer answer to. We go inside the barracks to discover the Quakers who are helping him get out. Through the GI Rights Hotline, counseling services, and peace advocacy, Quaker House has been quietly providing a vital life line to people in uniform for almost 60 years. Discover how this place of peace has operated so effectively in a city of war, and how we can all become more effective peacemakers. ----- Quaker House is a manifestation of the Friends' Peace Testimony. Based in Fayetteville, NC, home of Fort Liberty, Quaker House provides counseling and support to service members who are questioning their role in the military; educates them, their families, and the public about military issues; and advocates for a more peaceful world. To learn more, to get involved, or to support our mission, visit us at www.quakerhouse.org/ ----- As we wrap up Season 3, we want to hear from you. What resonated with you this season? What would you like to hear more of, and how can we improve? We'd be so grateful if you took just five minutes to fill out our short listener survey. Thank you so much! Become a monthly supporter! Sign up for the Daily Quaker Message.

What habits separate people who cultivate financial health from those who struggle? What's the simplest way to start investing? How should Christians navigate the tension between planning for the future and trusting God with their lives? Guest host and George Fox Professor of Business Brandy Walton sits down with Becky Gratsinger, Senior Consultant & CEO Emeritus at RVK, Inc., for a conversation that blends practical advice with thoughtful reflection on the role of financial resources in following the way of Jesus.More on Becky Gratsinger: https://www.rvkinc.com/staff/Rebecca_Gratsinger.phpMore on Brandy Walton: https://www.georgefox.edu/business/faculty/walton.htmlIf you enjoy listening to the George Fox Talks podcast and would like to watch, too, check out our channel on YouTube! We also have a web page that features all of our podcasts, a sign-up for our weekly email update, and publications from the George Fox University community.

Jen and Patrick are joined by James Patton to explore the multidimensional nature of peace, emphasizing its relational and movement-driven aspects. Drawing from his rich spiritual journey and extensive experience in peacebuilding across cultures and faiths, James offers nuanced perspectives on community, faith, truth, and conflict. They discuss the Old Testament idea of a chosen people, how that relates to diverse faith groups today, and how to avoid conflict when believing in chosenness.TIMESTAMPS:[01:36] The theme of chosenness in the Old Testament — beauty and tension[04:55] Introducing James Patton — career in religion, conflict transformation, and global peacebuilding[08:45] Defining peace: relationship, mutuality, and progressive healing over harm[12:19] James's path to peacebuilding — Peace Corps in Paraguay and the power of community[15:02] Faith journey: from Catholic roots to Quaker practice and interfaith work[22:34] Two models of chosenness — zero-sum in/out vs. inclusive divine invitation[27:30] Case study: reducing sectarian violence in Pakistan by elevating identity rather than erasing it[35:41] Truth, religion, and peacebuilding — static vs. relational understandings of truth[41:06] Navigating simple and complex worldviews — how different people hold truth[46:34] Integrity in practice — restorative vs. punitive justice, and the difficulty of living your values[50:39] Where James finds peace — Wendell Berry's The Want of Peace and The Peace of Wild ThingsFind more show notes and transcript at https://proclaimpeace.org

Matt talks about the Quaker 400, Matt's facial hair, a viral video, NFL players we are older than, local TV and news, Matt ranks local newscasters by aura, and more

Episode 194 Ch. 20 of Little Town on the Prairie, "The Birthday Party". Join us this week as we discuss 1882 in its historical context, the poem "Maud", a Grecian nose, Jim Woodworth, Quaker meetings, castors, double contractions, drop the handkerchief, and blind man's b(l)uff.

Episode 4179 │ July 12, 2026 The founders didn't cite chapter and verse on the Declaration because everyone already knew it. Their signatures were the closing prayer. Their amen. WHAT THIS EPISODE COVERS  Scott Kesterson and Brad Cummings open with what two secular historians — men who spent fifty years becoming subject matter experts in the Revolutionary period — identified the two most understated truths of the founding: the transformed character of the leaders who inspired everyone around them to follow, and the people themselves who, having once tasted the dignity of self-governance, were never going to give it back. The conversation moves through Benjamin Franklin as the most misrepresented figure of the era — not a secular deist but a man who believed more deeply in the God-given potential of humanity than almost anyone of his generation — and Thomas Paine as the street-level genius Franklin saw a diamond in, whose Quaker roots and Adams' Calvinist convictions produced a theological clash that was never about party but about getting it right for the people. The episode closes on Revelation 21, the unnamed boy's lunch in John 6, and the question Brad presses on every listener: do you know who you are, what God has placed in you, and why He has allowed you to be on the earth at this exact moment in history — because the baton handed by the founders is now in your hands, and you have a leg of this race to run. KEY QUESTIONS ADDRESSED  What did secular historians — non-believers who spent decades as subject matter experts in the Revolutionary period — identify as the two most understated truths of the American founding, and why does their answer from outside the faith tradition carry particular weight? Why does Brad argue that Benjamin Franklin was not a secular deist but perhaps the man in his generation who most believed in what God had invested in human beings — and what does Franklin's decision to write Thomas Paine a letter of introduction reveal about how God uses one person's belief in another to change the course of history? What does Revelation 21's declaration — behold, the tabernacle of God is among men — have to do with the boy's lunch in John 6, the founders' signatures as their closing prayer, and the question of whether you know who you are well enough to offer what you have to the One who can make it sufficient? ABOUT BARDSFM BardsFM is a daily independent podcast covering faith, liberty, history, and information warfare. Hosted by Scott Kesterson — combat veteran, documentary filmmaker, and rancher. Over 4,100 episodes and 50 million lifetime downloads. New episodes every weekday. bards.fm This episode was researched and produced under the Spatial Terra Intelligence Methodology (STIM v5) — the analytical framework built by Scott Kesterson — with AI-assisted research synthesis at a 70/30 human/AI authorship ratio, fully disclosed. All analysis, conclusions, and editorial judgments are those of Scott Kesterson. BardsFM's archive includes hundreds of episodes on prayer, scripture, and walking the Way of Christ — available free in the full episode catalog. AFFILIATE LINKS Bards Nation Health Store: www.bardsnationhealth.com MYPillow promo code: BARDS >> Go to https://www.mypillow.com/bards and use the promo code BARDS or... Call 1-800-975-2939.  EMPShield protect your vehicles and home. Promo code BARDS: Click here Treadlite Broadforks...best garden tool EVER. Promo code BARDS26: TreadliteBroadforks.com EnviroKlenz Air Purification, promo code BARDS to save 10%: www.enviroklenz.com Morning Intro Music Provided by Brian Kahanek: www.briankahanek.com Founders Bible 20% discount code: BARDS >>> TheFoundersBible.com Windblown Media 20% Discount with promo code BARDS: windblownmedia.com White Oak Pastures Grassfed Meats, Get $20 off any order $150 or more. Promo Code BARDS: www.whiteoakpastures.com/BARDS Mission Darkness Faraday Bags and RF Shielding. Promo code BARDS: Click here DONATIONS: If you wish to support this podcast directly you can donate here... DONATE: Click here MAILING ADDRESS: Xpedition Cafe, LLC Attn. Scott Kesterson 591 E Central Ave, #740 Sutherlin, OR  97479

What would it take to raise a generation that's grateful — not just grievance-driven — about America? In this episode of Refining Rhetoric, host Robert Bortins sits down with presidential historian, award-winning screenwriter, and author Jane Hampton Cook to explore America's 250th anniversary, the faith of the Founding Fathers, and why reclaiming gratitude is essential to preserving the republic. Jane shares untold stories from the American Revolution — including a Quaker woman who helped save Washington's army, the forgotten black heroes of Bunker Hill, and why George Washington referenced Providence over 560 times in his writings. She also unpacks how the Declaration of Independence planted seeds of liberty that took generations to harvest, and why classical Christian education is uniquely equipped to pass these truths on to the next generation. Whether you're a homeschool parent trying to instill love of country, a classical educator looking for a fresh angle on American history, or simply someone who wants to feel more grateful and less cynical — this conversation will leave you inspired, informed, and a little more proud to be an American.   Jane Hampton Cook's Website: https://janecook.com/  

George Lakey is a well known Quaker pacifist, but he didn't grow up that way. In fact, it wasn't until George became involved with Quakers that he came to believe in the power of nonviolence. Now in his 80s, George has spent most of his life as an advocate for social change through nonviolent direct action. In fact, he wrote the book on it. In this episode, he shares his deep conviction that pacifism is the way forward, even in an age of troubling conflict and polarization. We asked George about his lifetime of nonviolent activism, and why Quakers are pacifists. This episode originally was released on May 8, 2024. Become a monthly supporter! Sign up for the Daily Quaker Message.

Gandalf the wizard as an Old Testament prophet? Hobbits as intercessory priests? Aragorn as a messianic king? Dr. Philip Ryken, president of Wheaton College, joins Brian in the studio to uncover the rich Gospel themes in J.R.R. Tolkien's iconic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings. While Tolkien famously insisted his work was not an allegory, Dr. Ryken explains how the author's faith and theological imagination imbued the text with profoundly Christian motifs—most significantly, “the threefold office of Christ” depicted through several of the story's central characters.Check out Dr. Ryken's book, The Messiah Comes to Middle-Earth: Images of Christ's Threefold Office in The Lord of the Rings:https://www.ivpress.com/the-messiah-comes-to-middle-earth-ebook?srsltid=AfmBOoqIanzXkiPyRO2X4rIxKb0kBGrYOE-fWxYlRUj0R3WN1_0knL92Dr. Ryken has published more than 50 books and he serves as president of Wheaton College: https://www.wheaton.edu/about-wheaton/leadership/president-rykenDr. Brian Doak is an Old Testament scholar and professor: https://www.georgefox.edu/academics/undergrad/departments/religion/faculty/doak.htmlIf you enjoy listening to the George Fox Talks podcast and would like to watch, too, check out our channel on YouTube! We also have a web page that features all of our podcasts, a sign-up for our weekly email update, and publications from the George Fox University community.

Professor William Taubman, guest author, reveals that by 1966, McNamara was a secret opponent of the war, admitting to aides that he desperately wanted to bring the troops home, yet he remained the public face of the conflict out of loyalty to the presidency. He faced intense student protests at Harvard and was profoundly shaken by a Quaker's self-immolation outside his window, leading to a period of intense internal conflict. Despite his public defense of the Pentagon, he later claimed that if he had led the anti-war demonstrations, he would have successfully shut the building down. McNamara at War: A New History (7)

Episode 4170 │ July 5, 2026 You are an heir and owner of everything. The entire Babylonian system depends on you never believing it. Brad Cummings explains why it's true. WHAT THIS EPISODE COVERS Scott Kesterson and Brad Cummings open the day after the 250th with the question underneath everything the founding week examined — not whether the republic can be saved, but whether the people of God understand who they actually are — tracing the pathway to sonship through the three feasts of Passover, Pentecost, and Tabernacles as a life process rather than a checklist, and connecting Galatians 4's legal concept of adoption — not orphan rescue but a son come of legal age to operate the estate — to the founding generation's own self-understanding as spiritual Israel appealing to the courts of heaven in the final paragraph of the Declaration of Independence. Brad maps the Quaker thread through William Penn, Thomas Paine, and the first abolitionist movement in Pennsylvania as the seed of the nation's deepest virtues — a people who would not speak until they heard God's voice, who saw peacemaking not as pacifism but as the sword of love wielded by sons of God — and closes with the covenant framework from Deuteronomy 28 and Leviticus 26 that explains exactly why God allows tyranny over His people when they forsake the covenant, and the only path back: not political rebellion without repentance, but national humiliation before God — prayer, fasting, and the acknowledgment that we have given away our birthright. The episode closes with Brad's prayer that God would open the ear of every disciple pursuing Him — and that the nation would be restored to its original assigned purpose. KEY QUESTIONS ADDRESSED  What is the legal meaning of adoption in Galatians 4 — and why does understanding yourself as a son come of legal age to operate the Father's estate, rather than an orphan rescued by God, completely reframe your identity, your authority, and your relationship to the systems trying to convince you that you own nothing? What is the Quaker thread running through William Penn, Thomas Paine, Pennsylvania's first abolitionist movement, and the founding of the republic — and why did the nation that practiced the most voluntary, Spirit-led self-government produce more fruit than every European monarchy watching it fail? What is the covenant framework from Deuteronomy 28 and Leviticus 26 — and why does Brad argue that political rebellion without national repentance and humiliation before God not only fails, but makes the tyranny worse? ABOUT BARDSFM BardsFM is a daily independent podcast covering faith, liberty, history, and information warfare. Hosted by Scott Kesterson — combat veteran, documentary filmmaker, and rancher. Over 4,100 episodes and 50 million lifetime downloads. New episodes every weekday. bards.fm This episode was researched and produced under the Sentinel Framework v3 — the analytical methodology built by Scott Kesterson — with AI-assisted research synthesis at a 70/30 human/AI authorship ratio, fully disclosed. All analysis, conclusions, and editorial judgments are those of Scott Kesterson. AFFILIATE LINKS Bards Nation Health Store: www.bardsnationhealth.com MYPillow promo code: BARDS >> Go to https://www.mypillow.com/bards and use the promo code BARDS or... Call 1-800-975-2939.  EMPShield protect your vehicles and home. Promo code BARDS: Click here Treadlite Broadforks...best garden tool EVER. Promo code BARDS26: TreadliteBroadforks.com EnviroKlenz Air Purification, promo code BARDS to save 10%: www.enviroklenz.com Morning Intro Music Provided by Brian Kahanek: www.briankahanek.com Founders Bible 20% discount code: BARDS >>> TheFoundersBible.com Windblown Media 20% Discount with promo code BARDS: windblownmedia.com White Oak Pastures Grassfed Meats, Get $20 off any order $150 or more. Promo Code BARDS: www.whiteoakpastures.com/BARDS Mission Darkness Faraday Bags and RF Shielding. Promo code BARDS: Click here DONATIONS: If you wish to support this podcast directly you can donate here... DONATE: Click here MAILING ADDRESS: Xpedition Cafe, LLC Attn. Scott Kesterson 591 E Central Ave, #740 Sutherlin, OR  97479

**Exploring the Significance of the Declaration of Independence** In this episode of the Carl Jackson Show, historian William J. Federer joins the host for a fascinating discussion on the enduring strength of the Declaration of Independence and its impact on American society. As the speaker delves into the history of the document, he reveals the surprising ways in which it has inspired social movements and civil rights movements around the world. The conversation touches on the unique aspects of the Declaration, including its emphasis on the idea that all men are created equal and endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights. The speaker explains how this concept is rooted in the Bible and how it has influenced the country's founding documents, including the Constitution. He also discusses the significance of the phrase "self-evident" and how it was initially intended to be a more nuanced concept than what is commonly understood today. The episode also explores the history of the abolitionist movement in America, highlighting the contributions of Quakers and other groups who challenged the institution of slavery and advocated for its end. The speaker shares stories of individuals such as Paul Cuffe, a Quaker who fought in the Revolution and later became a successful businessman and abolitionist, and James Forten, a Quaker who helped to establish the first racially integrated school in Westport, Massachusetts. As the conversation comes to a close, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the true history of America and the role that the Declaration of Independence has played in shaping the country's values and principles. He encourages listeners to learn more about this pivotal document and its impact on American society. Follow Carl Jackson:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carljacksonradioX/Twitter: https://twitter.com/carljacksonshowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarljacksonshowWebsite: http://www.TheCarlJacksonShow.comStore: https://CarlJacksonStore.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember a radical Quaker, activist, and author of a famous children's book. Show Notes: Give to the June 1517 Podcast Network Fundraiser! Learn more about the 1517 Podcast Network Fundraiser 1517 Podcasts 1517 on YouTube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education Germany / Switzerland - Study Tour What's New from 1517: By Water and the Word by Brian Thomas:  Being Family by Dr. Scott Keith  A Reasoned Defense of the Faith by Adam Francisco  Stretched: A Study for Lent and the Entire Christian Life by Dr. Christopher Richmann  The Essential Nestingen: Essays on Preaching, Catechism, and the Reformation More from the hosts: Dan van Voorhis Follow 1517:  Instagram X/Twitter Facebook SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: https://www.1517.org/podcasts/the-christian-history-almanac CONTACT: CHA@1517.org Facebook Twitter Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (outerrimterritories.com)

**Exploring the Significance of the Declaration of Independence** In this episode of the Carl Jackson Show, historian William J. Federer joins the host for a fascinating discussion on the enduring strength of the Declaration of Independence and its impact on American society. As the speaker delves into the history of the document, he reveals the surprising ways in which it has inspired social movements and civil rights movements around the world. The conversation touches on the unique aspects of the Declaration, including its emphasis on the idea that all men are created equal and endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights. The speaker explains how this concept is rooted in the Bible and how it has influenced the country's founding documents, including the Constitution. He also discusses the significance of the phrase "self-evident" and how it was initially intended to be a more nuanced concept than what is commonly understood today. The episode also explores the history of the abolitionist movement in America, highlighting the contributions of Quakers and other groups who challenged the institution of slavery and advocated for its end. The speaker shares stories of individuals such as Paul Cuffe, a Quaker who fought in the Revolution and later became a successful businessman and abolitionist, and James Forten, a Quaker who helped to establish the first racially integrated school in Westport, Massachusetts. As the conversation comes to a close, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the true history of America and the role that the Declaration of Independence has played in shaping the country's values and principles. He encourages listeners to learn more about this pivotal document and its impact on American society. Follow Carl Jackson:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carljacksonradioX/Twitter: https://twitter.com/carljacksonshowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarljacksonshowWebsite: http://www.TheCarlJacksonShow.comStore: https://CarlJacksonStore.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug Gwyn was our guest for Spirit In Action about his book, A Sustainable Life, back in 2015, but he joins us today to share from the music he's been creating & sharing for decades. Doug retired in 2018 from his work as a Quaker pastor, which freed him up to produce & remaster songs he's had for years. Doug grew out of the music of the 60s and 70s, but he's got a take all-his-own in his songs.

Steps 3 and 11 frame the vision for a wholly new way of life. It's one lived, not under the direction of the ego but under the guidance and direction of a Power greater than ourselves. But the ego still has a role to play and that's through the right use of the will. The purpose of the will is: TO BE WILLING!In this series, Fr. Bill explores a talk delivered by Quaker mystic Thomas R. Kelly. It's titled HOLY OBEDIENCE. There's a free pdf link in the show notes below. It's also one of several essays found in Kelly's book A Testament of Devotion. It makes for great reading in a morning Quiet Time. But a word of caution. Read it slowly; it's a lot of truth for a poor ego to swallow all at once!Show notes:Holy Obedience by Thomas R. Kellyhttps://quaker.org/legacy/pamphlets/wpl1939a.html A Testament of Devotion by Thomas R. Kelly with an Introduction by Richard J. Foster

In this episode of That's So Hindu, Mat McDermott talks with Professor Jeffrey D Long (Elizabethtown College) about the deep roots and growing presence of Hinduism in the United States. We explore the history from the colonial period to modern American spirituality, and how Western leaders and intellectuals have been influenced by Hindu thought for the past 250 years In this episode:The early awareness of Indian influence in America dating back to the 1600sThe role of founding fathers like John Adams and Thomas Jefferson in engaging with Indian texts and ideasAmerican perceptions of Hindu concepts, including reincarnation and caste, in the 18th and 19th centuriesThe transcendentalist movement, Emerson and Thoreau's fascination with Hindu philosophy, and its influence on American cultureThe emergence of Hindu organizations and the impact of Swami Vivekananda's arrival in the USThe relationship between Western philosophical traditions and Hindu thought, highlighting influences from Greece to AmericaThe evolution of Hindu-American identity and the modern resurgence of Hindu pride and pride in its philosophical heritageTimestamps: 00:24 - Jeffrey Long's bio and his book “Hinduism in America” 01:05 - Personal connection to Hindu practices and history in America 01:41 - Early Indian influence in colonial America 02:09 - American figures and their interest in Hindu texts 03:05 - The growth of Hindu temples across the U.S. 04:01 - The convergence of Hindu migrant communities and American-born Hindus 05:14 - The rise of non-Indian Hindus in America 07:19 - Historical references to Hindus in the 1600s 08:05 - Indian sailors and early Asian presence in America 10:24 - Founding fathers' fascination with Hindu philosophy 11:47 - Deism, Jefferson's Bible, and early American religious diversification 13:10 - Influence of Benjamin Franklin and Quaker spirituality 14:04 - George Washington and early American religious tolerance 15:01 - Reflections on religious pluralism in the founding era 16:43 - Indian influence and references in early American literature 17:19 - Public perception and common knowledge of Hinduism in early America 18:05 - Education and awareness of Hindu beliefs among common people 19:57 - Stereotypes and misconceptions of Hinduism in the 19th century 20:49 - Mythologies around Jesus' travels in India 21:16 - Broad understanding and stereotypes of Hindu beliefs 22:50 - Challenges and pushback against religious pluralism 24:15 - Influence of Transcendentalism on American thought 25:39 - Emerson's interest in Hindu texts and nature spirituality 29:57 - The Theosophical Society and wave of Indian nationalism 32:20 - Vivekananda's groundbreaking impact at the World Parliament of Religions 39:12 - The first influential Indian teachers in America before Vivekananda 44:39 - Western expectations of Swami Vivekananda's appearance and presentation 48:52 - The role of Vivekananda in inspiring Indian independence and pride 50:48 - The potential for a renewed dialogue between Eastern and Western philosophies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, the true architects of its rebellious spirit might not be the founding fathers you expect. Quaker historian Max Carter joins the show to unpack the radical, plain-speaking movement that quietly hardwired the nation's legal system, culture, and architecture. Discover how a "holy experiment" accidentally fueled a revolution and shaped the foundational values that Americans still live by today.  ------- World Quaker Day is on Sunday, October 4th, 2026, and this year's theme is “Let Peace Be Among Us.” To mark the day, the Friends World Committee for Consultation is doing something pretty incredible: a massive, global online Meeting for Worship. It's a chance to bridge time zones and traditions—to be in a shared, digital worship that stretches around the entire world. Find out more and other ways to take part in World Quaker Day at www.worldquakerday.org. Become a monthly supporter! Sign up for the Daily Quaker Message.

[Announcement: From November 4 through 6, 2026, the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) is hosting its inaugural Soapbox free speech conference in Philadelphia, the city where so many of America's defining debates over liberty began. I and the wife of the pod will be there and would love to hoist one with listeners of the History of the Americans. More compellingly, there will be several far more famous podcasters for whom free speech is an important value. Were he able to attend, William Penn would be there too, probably as a keynote speaker. Soapbox will bring together leading writers, comedians, scholars, and others for three days of lively debate and thought-provoking conversations about free expression, history, law, culture, and current events. Learn more and grab early-bird tickets before July 4 at soapbox.fire.org, link in the episode notes.  Listeners of The History of the Americans Podcast can use promo code HISTORY in all caps to save an additional $50 on their tickets. I hope to see you there.] This episode is about William Penn, founder of three American colonies, before he founded them. The best way to describe the story to be told here is with a quotation from David Hackett Fischer, in his book Albion’s Seed: [The] “Delaware culture area” developed not by some random process of social selection, but from the conscious will and purpose of its Quaker founders. The leading role was played by one founder in particular, William Penn, who served Pennsylvania, Delaware, and also West Jersey as lawgiver, social planner, organizer, tireless promoter, and regulator of the immigration process. The cultural history of this region cannot be understood without knowing something about the mind and character of this extraordinary man. William Penn was a bundle of paradoxes – an admiral's son who became a pacifist, an undergraduate at Oxford's Christ Church who became a pious Quaker, a member of Lincoln's Inn who became an advocate of arbitration, a Fellow of the Royal Society who despised pedantry, a man of property who devoted himself to the welfare of the poor, a polished courtier who preferred the plain style, a friend of kings who became a radical Whig, and an English gentlemen who became one of Christianity's great spiritual leaders. This episode and the next will explore the mind and character “of this extraordinary man.” Subscribe to my Substack! X – @TheHistoryOfTh2 – https://x.com/TheHistoryOfTh2 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HistoryOfTheAmericans Primary references for this episode David Hackett Fischer, Albion’s Seed: Four British Folkways in America Andrew R. Murphy, William Penn: A Life

There are untold stories of the American Revolution. We've highlighted many that took place on Long Island but today we follow a remarkable life that started on Long Island in the mid 18th century but wound up in the heart of empire during truly tumultuous times.  Patience Wright was born a Quaker (and a relative of the Townsend family) in Oyster Bay. She had a talent for sculpting and her medium was the wax figure. Her museum in New York City was a popular attraction, featuring lifelike replicas of notable figures. After disaster struck, this widowed mother with four children moved to London and quickly established herself as a local celebrity. Her new museum became a destination for all walks of life. Filled with conviction for the American cause, Patience made no secret of her views and support (although she was not above a little espionage as well). Dr. Zara Anishanslin has documented Patience's story, along with other artists on both sides of the Atlantic who championed the Revolution, in her book The Painter's Fire (Harvard University Press). On today's episode, we discuss Patience's decidedly unique personality, her Quaker upbringing, the inherent flammability of wax, and the world of London during the height of the American Revolution. Further Research The Painters Fire: A Forgotten History of the Artists Who Championed the Revolution Dr. Zara Anishanslin William Pitt and Family (Westminster Abbey) Thing4Things (Apple Podcasts) Audio Footnotes "The Death of Woodhull: An American Ballad" (episode 29) Kerriann Flnagan Brosky (episode 80) Intro Music: https://homegrownstringband.com/ Outro music: Capering by Blue Dot Sessions CC BY-NC 4.0

Chef Elizabeth Falkner has spent her career treating food as something far more than sustenance. It is art. It is theater. It is a living expression of culture, memory, and the human desire to connect. In this conversation, Elizabeth and I explore what it means to create with intention, why diversity in ingredients isa reflection of the world we want to build, and how the culinary community found ways to care for one another when the pandemic threatened to unravel everything they had built.Elizabeth shares the story behind T'Maro, a date-based spirit born from creativity and collaboration, her work in food rescue and waste reduction, and the simple, grounding joys that anchor her even in the most demanding seasons of life.This is a conversation about resilience, beauty, and what food can teach us about showing up fully... for our communities and for ourselves. Chapters00:00 Introduction 03:26 Discovering a passion for culinary arts07:32 Food as theater and art form09:02 The physicality and teamwork in the culinary world12:11 The evolution of California cuisine and women chefs17:08 Inspiration from art, travel, and culture in cooking20:24 The creative process in pastry and savory dishes22:31 Documenting the pandemic's impact on chefs28:21 Concerns for mental health and community support30:40 The story of the date spirit and innovation in spirits37:22 Using spirits in cocktails and mindful drinking39:11 Food rescue and reducing waste45:21 The diversity of food and the importance of variety48:18 Simple joys and gratitude in everyday life51:05 Family, community, and appreciating the moment53:48 Connecting with the audience and closing remarks More about Elizabeth FalknerElizabeth Falkner is an award winning chef who worked her way up in fine dining and then owned restaurants in San Francisco and then moved to open others in New York.She continues to cook at Food & Wine Festivals, fundraisers, and other events and has cooked for countless celebrities and personalities across multiple platforms. Elizabeth works also as a recipe/formula developer/consultant on projects and brands such as Molino Bianco/Barilla, Starbucks, Hershey, Pepsi, Compass Group, Nestle, Cliff Bar, Mondalez, Wrigley's, Quaker, General Mills, Emmi Cheeses fromSwitzerland, M&M/Mars, Behave Candy, and more.  She has appeared on television on multiple networks and all of the cooking competition reality series for the last twenty years and is a world recognized pioneer and leader in culinary. Chef Falkner is a fitness advocate and loves playing sports and staying “Fit to Cook” and continually speaks to working on life balance in the industry. She's an author of three cookbooks, she cooks, speaks and teaches all over the world. She currently serves on the board of trustees of the James Beard Foundation and serves as the chair of the JBF awards committee. She's on the culinary councilof City Harvest, NYC and Forever Oceans. In 2020 she re-located to Los Angeles and produced and hosts a documentary called, “Sorry We're Closed”, which made festival circuits and won Best Documentary Feature at Pasadena Film Festival 2023, streaming on Apple TV and Amazon Prime.Elizabeth and her partner, Heather Freyer founded T'MARO Brands Inc. and launched three innovative alcohol beverage products in 2024. T'MARO Amaro, T'MARO Eau de Vie and T'MARO Cacao Nib. All made with organic California dates.Connect with Elizabeth:Instagram: @cheffalkner @drinktmaroCountdown Boxing Club LA with Ariel Connect with Melanie⁠⁠Work with MelanieDownload How toConsciously Create a Life of Joy Here

How did Lydia Darragh, a quiet Quaker mother, become one of the most successful Revolutionary War spies of the American Revolution? On December 4, 1777, a single act of courage helped warn George Washington of a looming British attack and altered the course of history. When British officers unknowingly revealed a secret military plan inside her own home, Lydia Darragh faced a choice that could cost her life, her family, and everything she held dear. In this episode of America's Founding Series on The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano explores the remarkable true story of Lydia Darragh, one of the most important civilian intelligence operatives of the American Revolution. As British forces occupied Philadelphia during the bitter winter of 1777, Lydia found herself at the center of one of the most dramatic intelligence operations of the Revolutionary War. This episode goes beyond a traditional spy story. It reveals how ordinary citizens took ownership of American independence and why courage, personal responsibility, and civic virtue remain essential to preserving liberty nearly 250 years later. Lydia's story serves as a powerful reminder that history often turns on the actions of individuals willing to do what is right when the stakes are highest.

Steps 3 and 11 frame the vision for a wholly new way of life. It's one lived, not under the direction of the ego but under the guidance and direction of a Power greater than ourselves. But the ego has a role to play and that's through the right use of the will. The purpose of the will is: TO BE WILLING!In this series, Fr. Bill explores an essay by Quaker mystic Thomas R. Kelly titled HOLY OBEDIENCE. There's a free pdf link in the show notes below. It's also one of several articles found in Kelly's book A Testament of Devotion. It makes for great reading in a morning Quiet Time. But a word of caution. Read it slowly; it's a lot for a poor ego to swallow all at once!Show notes:Holy Obedience by Thomas R. Kellyhttps://quaker.org/legacy/pamphlets/wpl1939a.htmlA Testament of Devotion by Thomas R. Kelly with an Introduction by Richard J. Foster

When authoritarianism wraps itself in faith, how should a spiritual community respond? We trace the chilling historical parallels between 1930s Germany and the modern political moment as Quaker lawyer Scott Holmes crafts a modern declaration of resistance. Drawing on the 1934 Barmen Declaration, we explore the collision of religion and nationalism. How do we maintain integrity when political forces co-opt sacred traditions? Join us to navigate the challenge of preserving truth and radical love in a fractured world.   Read Scott Holmes' full statement here: https://curtisscottholmes.blogspot.com/2025/12/statement-of-faith-toward-shared.html?m=1 Become a monthly supporter! Sign up for the Daily Quaker Message.

A simple trip to the grocery store inspires a flavorful conversation between Brian and Professor Steffanie Altenbern. Join us as they dig into food inequality in America, the pros and cons of Instacart, and food as an under-explored part of our spiritual health. Steffanie Altenbern is a social worker in Portland, OR and teaches at George Fox University: https://www.georgefox.edu/socialwork/faculty/altenbern.htmlDr. Brian Doak is an Old Testament scholar and professor: https://www.georgefox.edu/academics/undergrad/departments/religion/faculty/doak.htmlIf you enjoy listening to the George Fox Talks podcast and would like to watch, too, check out our channel on YouTube! We also have a web page that features all of our podcasts, a sign-up for our weekly email update, and publications from the George Fox University community.

Imagine diving into your family tree to discover that your ancestors left you a secret message more than 300 years ago, encoded into the literal names of their children. I follow a trail of meticulous Quaker records from a genealogy brick wall in Ohio all the way back to 17th-century Boston to discover the story of Richard and Abigail Lippincott, my 10-times-great-grandparents. Together, they survived public excommunication in colonial Boston, two imprisonments in Devonshire, England, and relentless persecution. After crossing the Atlantic Ocean a third time, they finally found a home in New Jersey that guaranteed "free liberty of conscience without any molestation or disturbance whatsoever." The children they had along the way bore names that aren't just unusual; they're a sentence of survival written across two decades, three ocean crossings, two continents, and three colonies. If you're fighting your own family tree brick wall right now, this one's for you.Links & Resources Mentioned:Stuck on your own brick wall? Listen to Episode 1 to hear the exact step-by-step journey of how I broke through and found Carrie Inman at https://www.cristacowan.com/blog/finding-carrie-a-30-year-quest-to-keep-one-simple-promise.Get the Full Story: For the complete list of names, historical deep-dives, and conversation starters to unlock your own family stories, check out the full companion blog post at https://www.cristacowan.com/blog/new-jersey-a-sentence-of-survival.〰️

In this third episode of our season-long exploration of Quakers and Money, Peterson Toscano and Diana Yañez turn toward one of the largest and most difficult questions of the series: How do Friends live with integrity inside capitalism? Last month, we explored relational finance and asked whether taking responsibility for our money and institutional assets can lead to deeper integrity and more equitable power-sharing. This month, Peterson names the friction many Friends feel: the sense of being trapped in a massive economic system built on extraction, inequity, colonialism, and environmental harm. Through conversations with Lisa Graustein, Nathan Kleban, David Watt, and Traci Hjelt Sullivan, this episode examines the spiritual dissonance between Quaker values and capitalist structures. We hear about stolen land, inherited wealth, paternalism in charitable giving, the legacy of slavery in Quaker history, and the denial made possible by class and racial privilege. Rather than offering easy answers, Peterson and Diana ask what it means to stay on a journey with truth. If capitalism harms people and the planet, how might Friends move beyond individual purity or denial and toward mutual aid, community wealth-building, repair, and solidarity? In This Episode The Dissonance: Peterson reflects on the gap between Quaker faith and a global economy built on extraction and inequity. Capitalism and White Supremacy: Lisa Graustein names capitalism and white supremacy as forces that keep the here and now from becoming the realm of God. Stolen Land and Reparative Responsibility: Lisa shares the story of New England Yearly Meeting selling property after repudiating the Doctrine of Discovery and raises questions about what should happen to profits from land acquired through colonization. From Charity to Right Relationship: Nathan Kleban of Right Sharing of World Resources challenges paternalistic models of giving and asks who the economy is actually for. Quaker Wealth and Enslavement: David Watt, professor of Quaker studies at Haverford College, reminds us that some early Quaker wealth in Philadelphia was tied to Barbados, sugar plantations, and the labor of enslaved people. The Wealth of Not Having Debt: Traci Hjelt Sullivan expands the definition of ancestral wealth, naming the opportunities that come from beginning adult life without student debt. The Inner Capitalist: Diana reminds us that the Quaker belief in “that of God in everyone” also extends to capitalists, and to the parts of ourselves that continue to benefit from extractive systems. Our Guests Lisa Graustein Lisa Graustein is a Quaker educator, activist, and writer whose work often explores money, power, race, and reparative justice. In this episode, she reflects on inherited wealth, stewardship, and the responsibility to repair harm caused through the accumulation of resources. Nathan Kleban Nathan Kleban works with Right Sharing of World Resources, a Quaker organization that supports women-led economic projects in the Global South. Nathan brings a relational and community-centered lens to economics, asking how people get their needs met and how communities express their gifts outside extractive systems. David Watt David Watt is the Douglas and Dorothy Steere Professor of Quaker Studies at Haverford College. In this episode, he offers historical context about Quaker wealth, including the connections between early Philadelphia Friends, Barbados, sugar plantations, and slavery. Traci Hjelt Sullivan Traci Hjelt Sullivan is the executive director of Right Sharing of World Resources. She brings decades of nonprofit leadership and international experience to her work. In this episode, she reflects on truth, denial, race, class, debt, and the spiritual work of recognizing our own responsibility. Resources and Recommendations QuakerSpeak: “What If Wall Street Were Honest?” https://quakerspeak.com/video/what-if-wall-street-were-honest/ North Carolina Quaker Mark Hulbert has tracked investment advisors since the early 1980s. In this QuakerSpeak video, he talks about how his Quaker background and commitment to integrity led him to ask whether Wall Street advisors were telling the truth. Spent https://playspent.org/ Diana recommends Spent, a free browser-based survival game that places players inside the poverty trap. You begin with $1,000 and try to survive for 30 days while making impossible choices: pay rent, fix the car, buy medicine, or keep the lights on. It offers one way to better understand how expensive it can be to be poor in the current economic system. Caliban and the Witch by Silvia Federici https://pmpress.org/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1575 Diana references Federici's work while discussing the relationship between capitalism, labor control, gendered violence, and colonialism. The Dawn of Everything by David Graeber and David Wengrow https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374157357/thedawnofeverything/ Diana also points to this book while reflecting on European colonialism, the construction of human hierarchy, and the ideas that shaped the modern world. Organizations Mentioned Right Sharing of World Resources: https://rswr.org/ A Quaker organization that supports women's self-help groups in the Global South through seed grants and relationship-based partnerships. Earth Quaker Action Team: https://eqat.org/ A grassroots Quaker organization that uses nonviolent direct action to challenge systems of economic and environmental injustice. New England Yearly Meeting: https://neym.org/ A regional body of the Religious Society of Friends is mentioned in Lisa Graustein's story about land, reparative responsibility, and the Doctrine of Discovery. Haverford College / David Harrington Watt: https://www.haverford.edu/users/dhwatt David Watt teaches Quaker studies at Haverford College and appears in this episode to discuss Quaker history, wealth, slavery, and capitalism. Listener Voicemails Thank you to John Choe for sharing his reflections and concerns about Quakers, financial discernment, and the role of institutions like Friends Fiduciary. Thank you also to Richard Tindall for his faithful reminder to drink a glass of water first thing in the morning. As summer begins in the Northern Hemisphere, it is a timely invitation to stay hydrated and care for our bodies. Question for Listeners How do you navigate the tension between Quaker values and capitalism? 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17th century England was a world turned upside down.A civil war resulted in King Charles I being executed, and from this moment a religious movement called the Quakers grew rapidly.Far from the pacifists we think of them as today, Quaker leaders shocked the country with their radical approach, including attempts to resurrect the dead.Taking us back to the 17th century today is Dr Erica Canela, historian and author of Zealous: A Darker Side of the Early Quakers.Edited by Hannah Feodorov. Produced by Stuart Beckwith. Senior Producer is Freddy Chick.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.  You can take part in our listener survey here.All music from Epidemic Sounds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alice Paul was one of the most influential leaders of the women's suffrage movement. From her Quaker upbringing in New Jersey to her education in England, where she learned militant protest tactics, Alice Paul dedicated her life to securing equal rights for women. We'll follow her journey as she organized historic marches, endured arrests and force-feeding while imprisoned, and played a pivotal role in the passage of the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote. But her fight didn't end there. Alice Paul continued advocating for gender equality through the Equal Rights Amendment and spent decades pushing for legal protections for women around the world. Follow us on IG: @homance_chronicles Connect with us: linktr.ee/homance Send us a Hoe of History request: homancepodcast@gmail.com

Hoy me acompaña Rosalina Tornel, IG: @ro_tornel, Chief Growth Officer de Grupo Lala y una de las marketeras más influyentes de Latinoamérica. Antes de Lala construyó marcas como Bonafont, Quaker, Gamesa y Sonric's en PepsiCo, Danone y Kraft, en una carrera de más de 20 años.Hoy Rosalina y yo hablamos de marketing que funciona, de cómo se transforma una empresa de 75 años sin romperla, cómo se construye un board personal que cambie tu carrera y por qué la herramienta más importante del 2026 es aprender a recalcular como Waze: adaptar el camino sin perder el destino. También hablamos de lo que se necesita para crear una carrera corporativa exitosa siendo mujer y de la pregunta que casi ningun ejecutivo se atreve a hacer en voz alta: ¿vale la pena?Por favor ayúdame y sigue Cracks Podcast en YouTube aquí.“Nueve es el nuevo diez. El costo de oportunidad del diez perfecto siempre es muy alto, y te sorprenderá que con un nueve logras más y lo disfrutas más.”- Rosalina Tonel @rotornelComparte esta frase en TwitterEste episodio es presentado por Ford, la marca de autos que te da la certeza de que tienes la ingeniería, la tecnología y el respaldo para avanzar y por Aeroméxico, la aerolínea más puntual del mundo.Qué puedes aprender hoyCómo construir un plan de networking estratégicoCómo saber cuándo recalcular una estrategia, cuándo perseverar y cuándo abandonarCómo hacer una transformación cultural en una empresa con historiaCómo elevar el marketing de tu negocio de herramienta de imagen a motor real de crecimiento y rentabilidad*Hay un momento muy particular antes de tomar una gran decisión.Ese instante en el que sabes que estás listo… pero aún no has dado el paso.Ford llama a ese momento Ready, Set, Ford.Es la confianza que necesitas antes de acelerar:la certeza de que tienes la ingeniería, la tecnología y el respaldo para avanzar.Ya sea que estés construyendo un negocio, explorando nuevos caminos o simplemente buscando sentir la emoción de conducir, Ford diseña vehículos pensados para acompañarte en cada desafío.Ready, Set, Ford.Conoce más en cracks.la/ford*El año pasado tomé más de 70 vuelos con Aeroméxico.Cuando viajas tanto como yo, hay algo que se vuelve absolutamente crítico: la puntualidad.Para mí, cumplir mi palabra significa llegar a tiempo.Aeroméxico fue reconocida por segundo año consecutivo como la aerolínea más puntual del mundo, según el On-Time Performance Review 2025 de Cirium.Estamos hablando de 90% de puntualidad en casi 190 mil vuelos, superando incluso a aerolíneas como Qatar.En una industria donde mantener más de 85% ya es difícil, esto no es casualidad.Es operación, disciplina y excelencia.Y para quienes vivimos viajando, eso significa confianza para seguir avanzando.Conoce más en cracks.la/aeromexicoDime qué piensas del episodio. Ve el episodio en Youtube

Brooke Averick is a content creator, cohost of Brooke and Connor Make a Podcast, and the author of the new novel Phoebe Berman Is Going to Lose It. But before she was a content multi-hyphenate, she began her career as a preschool teacher at a Quaker school. Then, in 2020, she downloaded TikTok and began sharing videos of herself reading from her childhood journals. The videos went mega-viral, and she soon pivoted from teaching to full-time content creation. Since then, she's continued to create vulnerable and hilarious videos and podcasts, and now she's embarking on her latest venture as an author with her debut novel, which hit shelves this May.  Order Brooke Averick's new novel here!

This is the story of the division of the colony of New Jersey into East New Jersey and West New Jersey, and the bizarre legal and financial machinations that resulted ultimately in the settlement of the region by Quakers in the second half of the 1670s. Fundamentally, those machinations were between two somewhat disreputable Quakers, John Fenwick and Edward Byllynge. Their longstanding quarrel would threaten to spill out into non-Quaker circles, so William Penn intervened to arbitrate between them and save the Friends from embarrassment. It was this intervention that would first involve Penn in North American colonization, and just a few years down the road would result in the founding of Pennsylvania. Subscribe to my Substack! X – @TheHistoryOfTh2 – https://x.com/TheHistoryOfTh2 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HistoryOfTheAmericans Useful prerequisite episodes: #167 Ohhhh! Whaddabout New Jersey? #171 New Jersey Is Revolting! Primary references for this episode John E. Pomfret, The Province Of West New Jersey 1609-1702 (Out of print – best found in libraries) The concessions and agreements of the proprietors, freeholders and inhabitants of the province of West New-Jersey, in America Introduction to and summary of the West Jersey Concessions Quintipartite Deed

Hear every episode of The Dumb Zone by subscribing to the show at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZoneWe begin with conflicting reports from Kyler Murray and JJ McCarthy and how their QB room's vibes are as both are competing for the starting spot in Minnesota. College football remains the Wild Wild West, but this new bill aims to at least restore some of our favorite rivalries. Then, Sam Anderson from the Quaker City Nighthawks joins us to hear the Roast Twins eviscerate a song that hasn't even been released yet ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This Episode originally aired on September 27th, 2022. In this hour, stories of exposure to unexpected worlds, new traditions, and traversing boundaries. This episode is hosted by Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media, producer of this show. Jason Kordelos goes on a cruise to nowhere. Marne Litfin finds that they have unexpected responsibilities while working at a Quaker camp.    Cheech Marin tries to make sense of nis new life in a new place. Prachi Mehta is shocked by America's obsession with pets. Podcast # 788 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What would you do if a human skull fell out of your wall? During a routine renovation in 1978, homeowners in Batavia, Illinois, uncovered something no one expected to find behind plaster and beams: a human skull. What followed was decades of unanswered questions. Who was she? How did she get there? And why had no one come looking? With no clear identity and limited forensic tools at the time, the case went cold—until modern DNA technology reopened it in the early 2020s. What investigators uncovered was both heartbreaking and deeply unsettling. But that's only half the story. Kat then brings us back to 1776—where a young Quaker named Jemima Wilkinson died… and then didn't stay dead. What emerged from that feverish illness wasn't the same person, but a self-declared divine entity known only as the Public Universal Friend. Rejecting gender, identity, and even their own name, the Friend preached radical ideas of equality, abolition, and spiritual autonomy—decades ahead of their time. Was this a case of religious awakening, psychological transformation, or something far stranger? From human remains hidden in walls… to a prophet who claimed not to be human at all… this episode explores the thin line between history, mystery, and the truly unexplainable. Also in this episode: * The bizarre reality of 19th-century grave robbing * How modern DNA is solving centuries-old cold cases * A “Thing in the Middle” featuring the internet's funniest reactions to a bizarre deep-sea creature * And why Kat's mom may be the most chaotic phone caller alive If you love true crime, historical mysteries, and stories that make you say “wait… WHAT?”, this episode is for you. Subscribe, follow, and share with your fellow Freaks—because the strange isn't going anywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, the gals crack open their history books with a trip to the Cradle of Liberty. Topics include Quaker disposition, a morbid museum, and a basement of absolute horrors. Grab a Tequila-Rita Buzzball or a gold Four Loko (HAS TO BE GOLD) mixed with some Country Time lemonade powder, indulge in a soft pretzel, and tune in for Philadelphia Crimes. For a full list of show sponsors, visit https://wineandcrimepodcast.com/sponsors. To advertise on Wine & Crime, please email ad-sales@libsyn.com or go to advertising.libsyn.com/winecrime.