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Parker Palmer joins us to share his personal journey through darkness and renewal, inviting listeners to live in faithfulness to the quiet integrity of their own souls. Episode details.

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Amy Jackson on Elizabeth Hooton: The Radical Life of the First Quaker Woman PreacherMay 12, 2026
This was a really interesting episode, and I thank you for sharing this inspiring story of Elizabeth Hooten and her…
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Very insightful especially when we are celebrating all women on Mother’s Day. Thank you.
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Very insightful especially when we are celebrating all women on Mother’s Day. Thsnk you.
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Brian’s book along with Doug Quinn’s a sustainable life, a great pairing for book study. I do hope that Brian…
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Thank you for this very thought provoking podcast on the use of AI by Friends. It elucidated the possibilities and…

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