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Can A Quaker School Fix a Broken System?

Friends schools are known for their holistic approach to education, and Friends Center for Children in New Haven, Connecticut, is no different. But this early childhood program has gone a few steps further.

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Hope, Humility and Humor from a Bad Quaker

Brent Bill shares his thoughts on the Christian life, his self-proclaimed status as a “bad Quaker,” and lots more. Join us for this thoughtful and hope-filled conversation.

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The Astronomical Life Of Quaker Scientist Jocelyn Bell Burnell

In 1967, Jocelyn Bell Burnell made an astronomical discovery, only to have the Nobel Prize in Physics for that discovery go to her male colleagues. Instead of becoming jaded, she has become a beacon for women in the sciences.

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Embracing God’s Gentle Love

It is easy to be hard on ourselves and hard on other people, but what if we practiced gentleness? And what if we believed that God’s posture toward us is also gentle?

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A Quaker Road Trip: Touring the Quaker Scenic Byway

We’re going on a trip along the Quaker Scenic Byway in Ohio to encounter the remarkable tales of daring rescues, an outspoken minister who prophesied war, and so much more.

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Michael Birkel on Quakers, Mysticism, and Reading the Bible

A thoughtful Quaker scholar shares his thoughts on mysticism, spiritual reading, and giving the next generation of Quakers room to express their faith.

What Do Quakers Believe?

Unlike most Christian traditions, Quakers intentionally have no creed and so, of course, the question they get asked the most is: What do Quakers believe?

Quakers in China

We explore the history of Quaker missionaries in China — both evangelical and liberal — as they lived and worked amid wars, internal conflict, and the rise of the Chinese Communist Party

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Swimming With Spirit: Growing Out Of A Colonial Mindset

Quaker pastor Mark Pratt-Russum shares a message inspired by a recent trip to Hawaii in which he was confronted with the uncomfortable marriage of Christianity and colonialism.

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The Making Of Monopoly: How Quakers Shaped The World’s Most Popular Board Game

We explore the twisty history of the world’s most popular board game, from its anti-capitalist origins to the Quakers who transformed the game into what it is today.

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Can Somebody Say Amen?: Inside a Kenyan Quaker Church

This week we’re sharing our first international vocal ministry episode by taking you inside a Kenyan service!

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Quakers in Kenya: Exploring the Faith of East African Friends

There are more Quakers in the East African country than anywhere else in the world, and their numbers are growing.

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Quaker Pacifism: A Better Way to Engage in Conflict

Well-known Quaker pacifist George Lakey shares his lifetime of nonviolent activism.

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How to Build a Daily Quaker Practice

We’re exploring ways that spiritual discipline has helped Quakers connect with the Spirit today and throughout history.

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Quakers and Poetry: Two Friends Share Their Love of Verse

We know many people love poetry, but it can also feel opaque. So, we called up two Friends who have found a home both in Quakerism and in verse.

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Lost and Found: Finding God’s Voice in the Wilderness

A message of getting lost and being found by the still small voice of the divine.

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Bayard Rustin: The Unseen Architect of the Civil Rights Era

Lifelong Quaker Bayard Rustin was the architect of the 1963 March on Washington, a mentor to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and an international peace activist.