Best Bad Quaker Podcasts (2024)

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Why Are There So Many Quaker Organizations? 39:22

18h ago39:22

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FCNL, QVS, FWCC, AFSC…there are so many Quaker nonprofits and their acronyms can leave your head swimming, so today we’re going to explore where they all came from. How have they served Quaker communities? We’ll explore the work of these groups — from serving chocolate soup to German children during World War I to a brand new organization that is s…

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Lou Pearlman and the Boy Band Ponzi Scam | 25 38:42

2h ago38:42

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The 1920s were a time when people were after easy money…people flocked to the stock market, buying up shares in small companies with borrowed money…and for a while, returns were good. But this go-go atmosphere also attracted swindlers and con artists…Carlo was one of them…he arrived in the U.S. From Italy in 1903 with $2.50 in his pocket…he’d board…

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Speaking Truth To Power: Answering The Call 44:25

9d ago44:25

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Indianapolis First Friends is a semi-programmed meeting that has seen an influx in membership since returning to in-person services after the pandemic. That has meant lots of people who are new to Quakerism. It also means lots of people who are unacquainted with the many Friends who have dedicated their lives to “Speaking Truth to Power.” On this e…

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A Walk to the Underground Railroad Tree 34:02

13d ago34:02

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Today, we’re going on a walk to see a tree that has been a witness to the Underground Railroad. It’s a tree that sheds light on Quakers and slavery. A tree that’s been around as long as the United States. So, put on your sneakers and take a walk with our producer Georgia and historian James Shields as we uncover the rich history of brave Africans s…

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Concert Terrorism: The Bataclan massacre and the Manchester Arena bombing | 24 41:24

14d ago41:24

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You would think that going to a concert would be a safe thing for everyone…first, you have thousands of like-minded people looking to have a good time…no one sets out to ruin the evening for everyone else…you paid good money for your tickets and you’ve waited a long time for this night to come. Second, there’s security everywhere…the last thing an …

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Can A Quaker School Fix a Broken System? 38:43

21d ago38:43

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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. They have piloted life-changing initiatives that ensure their school community is representative of the community in which they live — from ren…

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2024/25 - EP4 - Home Truths 1:11:43

23d ago1:11:43

1:11:43

After five league games, it's time for some home truths. Mike and Andy join Ollie to discuss all things Salop, on the pitch and off the pitch. We discuss recruitment, player performance, tactics, and the club and where we are heading.By Created by Glyn Price and Ollie Warner

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Hope, Humility and Humor from a Bad Quaker 43:35

28d ago43:35

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Popular Quaker author Brent Bill has written about prayer, how to live an abundant life, and sacred silence. Considering himself a “fellow traveler” rather than an expert, Brent invites his readers to join him as he explores topics of faith through a Quaker lens. On this episode, Georgia sits down with Brent to discuss the Christian life, his self-…

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Beware the Help: People Who Betrayed Rock Stars | 23 39:50

29d ago39:50

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When you’re a rock star, life can be very busy…there are songs to write, rehearsals to attend, albums to record, promotional appearances to make, interviews to be conducted, and tours to organize and execute…there’s often not a lot of free time. Maybe you live in a large house or an estate… you might have multiple pied-de-terres around the planet: …

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2024/25 - EP3 - The Referee's a Quaker 59:16

1M ago59:16

59:16

Finally the football is back and so are we talking about three league defeats and one league cup win.By Created by Glyn Price and Ollie Warner

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The Strange Ballad of Doc McGhee | 22 39:16

1M ago39:16

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On August 6, 1989, a chartered 757 nicknamed “The Magic Bus” took off bound for the USSR…on board were Motley Crue, Bon Jovi, The Scorpions, Skid Row, Ozzy Osbourne, Cinderella, and a few others… It was the dying days of the soviet union…but other than the communist hardliners, few people were sad about that…Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of th…

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The Astronomical Life Of Quaker Scientist Jocelyn Bell Burnell 36:46

2M ago36:46

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As a PhD student 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. But instead of becoming jaded by the misogyny she’s experienced, Jocelyn has become a beacon for women in the sciences. On today’s episode, we talk to Jocelyn about her Quaker r…

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Embracing God's Gentle Love 30:07

2M ago30:07

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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 gentle? That’s the message that Quaker pastor Hannah Lutz brings us on today’s episode, and it’s one that she learned when she realized there was “chainmail” around her heart. Join us as we hear s…

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The Great American Payola $candal Part 2 | 21 43:02

2M ago43:02

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In 1960, after months of testimony and investigation, it was made illegal for anyone to bribe a radio station or any of its employees to play a record…payola was forbidden under punishment of jail time and a fine of up to $10,000… This, it was hoped, would keep the marketplace even and fair and no one—not a label, an artist, or anyone promoting tha…

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2024/25 - EP2 - The Prediction Pod 50:47

2M ago50:47

50:47

Its prediction time!By Created by Glyn Price and Ollie Warner

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A Quaker Road Trip: Touring the Quaker Scenic Byway 36:20

2M ago36:20

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Thousands of Quakers left the American South in the 1800s because of their anti-slavery beliefs. And many of those Friends settled in Ohio. On today’s episode, local historian Christine Snyder takes us on a trip along the Quaker Scenic Byway in Ohio and shares some of the remarkable stories of these Quakers — tales of daring rescues, an outspoken m…

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2024/25 - EP1 - Better than Grealish and Ronaldo 55:24

2M ago55:24

55:24

Football is near back and we review pre season and our new signingsBy Created by Glyn Price and Ollie Warner

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The Great American Payola $candal Part 1 | 20 46:20

2M ago46:20

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In a fair and just universe, we would live in a meritocracy…the best and most talented would naturally rise to the top and be properly recognized and compensated for their contributions to humanity…yeah, nice idea, but… We’d like to think that music operates this way…the best and the brightest naturally have their songs heard and become popular bec…

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Michael Birkel on Quakers, Mysticism, and Reading the Bible 36:28

3M ago36:28

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As a professor at Earlham College, Michael Birkel was known for his dynamic and thoughtful teaching style. As an author, he is known for capturing Quaker theology and practice in an accessible way. Today, we’ve got this thoughtful Quaker scholar on the show to share his thoughts on mysticism, spiritual reading, and giving the next generation of Qua…

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Introducing... Dark Poutine | The Quakers and The Killers: The Murder of Peter Lazier 1:03:48

3M ago1:03:48

1:03:48

Episode 294: On the evening of December 21, 1883, near Bloomfield, Ontario, visitor Peter Lazier was murdered by two intruders at the farmhouse of Quakers Gilbert and Margaret Jones. The community, deeply affected, quickly organized a search. They traced footprints in the snow, leading to Joseph Thomset and the Lowder family's homes near West Lake.…

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What Do Quakers Believe? 37:55

3M ago37:55

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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? There are no easy answers, but we’ve posed the question to long-time Quakers, new Quakers, Quaker scholars, and more. Join us as we explore this nuanced and rich discussion of Quaker beliefs. Vis…

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The Mysterious Death of Brian Jones | 19 46:20

3M ago46:20

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In 1969, the Rolling Stones were about to enter their imperial phase, a time in their career where everything they did seemed to go right…they were on their way to being the biggest rock band in the world… In December 1968, they released “Beggar’s Banquet,” their biggest-selling album so far…work had started on “Let It Bleed,” another record that w…

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Quakers in China 39:28

3M ago39:28

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We don’t hear much about Quakers in China, but from the very early days of the faith, Friends felt called to go to the Far East. On today’s episode, 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. And we ask, h…

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Unscrupulous Managers | 18 44:35

3M ago44:35

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If you’re an artist and things are working out well, there will come a time when you need a manager…you need someone to take care of the business end of things while you focus on the music…that’s when you need a manager… A manager does everything from booking gigs to devising career strategies… which includes promotion and marketing, networking, an…

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Introducing... Deadman's Curse Season 2 22:32

3M ago22:32

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In 1931, a larger than life prospector, in search of Slumach’s legendary lost gold mine goes missing in the wilderness of British Columbia. In this episode, we retrace the epic search and rescue efforts that went into looking for the missing prospector as well potential clues left behind at his campsite, that point to an even bigger mystery of what…

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Swimming With Spirit: Growing Out Of A Colonial Mindset 33:13

4M ago33:13

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On today’s vocal ministry episode, 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. Mark is the pastor of West Hills Friends, a Quaker meeting in Portland, Oregon, and he speaks to the need to attend to Spirit in the natur…

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Phil Spector and the death of Lana Clarkson | 17 44:22

4M ago44:22

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Phil Spector was one of the most successful record producers and songwriters of the 1960s and 70s…he was a boy genius, a millionaire many times over by the time he was 21… He was the first to use the recording studio as an instrument…he called his recording style “wall of sound,” music that was densely layered and jumped out of am radio speakers li…

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The Making of Monopoly: How Quakers Shaped the World's Most Popular Board Game 28:54

4M ago28:54

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Monopoly is a game of wealth and property…or is there more to it? In this episode, 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. This is a story of innovative women, big business, deceit, and the unknown legacy of Friends. We've g…

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The Radiohead Stage Collapse | 16 39:43

4M ago39:43

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The very last thing an artist or a promoter or owner of a venue wants is for someone to get hurt—or worse--at a concert…but it does happen… There are always stories about bad behaviour or unexpected crowd dynamics… Altamont in 1969, The Who crowd crush in 1979, Woodstock 99, the nine dead during Pearl Jam’s set at the Roskilde Festival in 2000, the…

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Can Somebody Say Amen?: Inside A Quaker Church In Kenya 43:37

4M ago43:37

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This week we’re sharing our first international vocal ministry episode by taking you inside a Kenyan service! While visiting Kisumu, Kenya, our colleague, Hannah Mayer got to visit Friends Church Manyatta — a lively evangelical Quaker congregation in the city of Kisumu. Join us as we hear a message of faith, peace, and new life from Reverend Pamela…

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Quakers in Kenya: Exploring the Faith of East African Friends 42:27

5M ago42:27

42:27

If you’re looking for Quakers, go to Kenya. There are more Quakers in the East African country than anywhere else in the world, and their numbers are growing. Although American missionaries first introduced them to the faith, Kenyan Friends have made Quakerism their own. On this episode, we explore the history of Friends in Kenya, their commitment …

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Rock and Roll Predators | 15 39:37

5M ago39:37

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There are monsters who walk among us, people who prey on the young and vulnerable…and they have always been out there and in all walks of life… John Wayne Gacy hired himself out as a clown for parties…it was later discovered that he raped, tortured, and murdered at least 33 boys and young men…26 bodies were found in the crawl space under his home n…

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Quaker Pacifism: A Better Way to Engage in Conflict 48:46

5M ago48:46

48:46

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…

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2023/24 - EP18 - The Final Whistle 1:09:52

5M ago1:09:52

1:09:52

And thats a wrap, 2023/24 season is done. We discuss the final three games of the season, the retain list and review Moore's performance as DoF.By Created by Glyn Price and Ollie Warner

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The Charles Manson Music Nightmare | 14 50:14

5M ago50:14

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The Manson family murders are among the most famous crimes in American history…their actions have been documented over and over and over…this program will not be a recitation of what happened…instead, we’re going to look specifically at how music figures into this story, before, during, and after these horrific events…music had a much bigger part i…

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How to Build a Daily Quaker Practice 41:26

5M ago41:26

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Do you have a daily spiritual practice? On today’s episode, we’re exploring ways that spiritual discipline has helped Quakers connect with the Spirit today and throughout history. We made this episode to celebrate the launch of our newest project, the Daily Quaker Message, a daily Quaker devotional designed to nourish your spiritual journey. Visit …

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Quakers and Poetry: Two Friends Share Their Love of Verse 44:50

6M ago44:50

44:50

April is National Poetry Month in the US, and we’re celebrating with an episode on Quakers and poetry. 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. In our first segment, bestselling author Parker Palmer tells us how he gained a love of poetry and how…

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The Cults of Rock | 13 40:52

6M ago40:52

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Since homo sapiens gained consciousness and self-awareness, we’ve been asking some big questions…what does it all mean?... What’s the purpose of existence?... Is there something more to life and the universe than what I can see?... This has led us down all kinds of spiritual journeys and rabbit holes…for billions, this means turning to religion…but…

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2023/24 - EP17 - Squeaky Bum Time 56:04

6M ago56:04

56:04

The lads are back to discuss the 0-2 home defeat to Wycombe, and the three games prior after another frustrating weekend passes us by.By Created by Glyn Price and Ollie Warner

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Lost and Found: Finding God's Voice in the Wilderness 39:01

6M ago39:01

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Feeling lost, lonely, and directionless is part of the human experience, just ask the Biblical prophet Elijah. Faced with death for his convictions, he ran into the wilderness and found a God who met him in his grief and despair. On today’s episode, Quaker pastor Andy Stanton-Henry shares a message of getting lost and being found by the still small…

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The Daily Quaker Message is Here! 1:06

6M ago1:06

1:06

We have an announcement! Our newest project has launched. The Daily Quaker Message is an invitation to enter into a closer relationship with Spirit. Every day in your inbox, you’ll get an email with a short Quaker message to meditate on. Often that will be a quote but sometimes a song, a poem, a piece of art, or a video. We’ll also share an exercis…

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2023/24 - EXTRA - Finance Special with Ant Thomas 48:47

6M ago48:47

48:47

Ant Thomas joins Salopcast to discuss the latest set of club accounts.By Created by Glyn Price and Ollie Warner

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The Ever-Popular Kurt-Cobain-Was-Murdered Conspiracy | 12 1:00:22

6M ago1:00:22

1:00:22

When something bad happens, we want to know why…the weirder and badder the event, the more we need to know… It can’t possibly be random…someone needs to be responsible and held accountable…someone needs to be blamed…and there had better not be any loose ends… Certain segments of the population have always been suspicious of the official story…forge…

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Bayard Rustin: The Unseen Architect of the Civil Rights Era 40:32

6M ago40:32

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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. His identity as a gay man kept him in the shadows for decades, but he’s become something of an icon in recent years. In this episode, we explore the life and work of this groundbreaking Frien…

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Introducing... Crime Beat | Out of the dark 38:54

6M ago38:54

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In the summer of 2006, a young Calgary woman was on top of the world. She had a supportive family, amazing friends and a great job. But life as she knew it came to an abrupt stop in the middle of the night on August 6, 2006. In this episode, Global News senior crime reporter Nancy Hixt shares details of a violent attack- a story that’s every woman’…

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Quakers in the Civil Rights Movement: Stories of Peaceful Persistence 36:09

7M ago36:09

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Quakers have a long history of peacefully fighting for racial equality, and there is a lot to explore about their work during the Civil Rights Movement. In this episode, we share first-hand stories of Friends whose spiritual courage led them into the heart of the movement, even when they were beaten and threatened with death. Quakers were among the…

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The Truth About the Rolling Stones and Altamont | 11 43:25

7M ago43:25

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By 1965, change was in the air…a new generation of young people were coming of age and they did not want what their parents did…theirs was the counter-culture, a rebellion and repudiation of the status quo…and for a while it was all peace and love—or at least it pretended to… Yes, we had the “summer of love” in 1967…the Beatles sang “all you need i…

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2023/24 - EP16 - The good, the bad, and the ugly 52:17

7M ago52:17

52:17

@uberpricey and @TheDanHough join me to discuss the last three games, our chances of survival and we take a look across the league.By Created by Glyn Price and Ollie Warner

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Quaker Musician Carrie Newcomer Finds Songs in the Silence 38:22

7M ago38:22

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Award-winning singer-songwriter Carrie Newcomer has been called a “prairie mystic” for her meditative, poetic lyrics and folk-infused melodies. Carrie is also a thoughtful Quaker, whose faith comes through in her music, her poetry, and her podcast with author Parker Palmer. On this episode, Carrie shares how she came to Quakerism, how she writes fr…