Jon Watts

10/16/2025

Want to know what zany questions people are googling about us?

10/09/2025

Nourish your spiritual journey with daily Quaker wisdom.

10/08/2025

It was such an honor to get to talk with David LaMotte for the podcast. His message is incredibly important for all of us in this moment.

Quaker musician David Lamotte confronts the myth of powerlessness with his Quaker-inspired vision of "grounded hope," sharing profound stories and two live songs that reveal how you are already changing the world.

10/04/2025

When I designed my first youtube channel back in 2013, I had very little knowledge of filmmaking and so I stuck with strictly talking-head interviews. By the time that project took off (5 million views and counting!) I was burned out, but I never let go of the initial dream—a comprehensive channel with a variety of approaches to content (playful! minidoc! funny! inspiring!) told by a team of filmmakers who are expert at their craft.

Thanks to many confluent factors, including support from hundreds of generous Quakers all over the world, I am so happy to say: that initial vision is finally being realized. Ellie and Michael are incredibly talented, they've released 4 videos so far, and there's a lot more to come.

And it is happening just in time. We are in need of these stories, now more than ever. Let's lift up the world we know is possible, again and again and again.

We are living through extraordinary times. How are Friends meeting this moment? Our filmmakers Ellie and Michael have been traversing the country, seeking to answer that question. The result is a series of high-quality short films—available on all video platforms (yes, even TikTok!)—that seek to...

06/25/2025

Quakers believe that there is that of God in everyone, which is why the threat of armed agents interrupting our worship services infringes on our freedom to practice our religion.

Many thanks to everyone who talked to us for today's podcast episode about the lawsuit. I think its one of our best yet.

When the federal government rescinded a decades-old policy protecting houses of worship from immigration raids, a group of Quakers filed a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security. Their argument is uniquely Quaker: the threat of armed agents in their meeting houses creates a "chilling ef...

06/21/2025

It was an honor to get to talk with Daniel, whose regular updates through Choose Democracy have been a voice of reason and grounding in a difficult time. When I learned he was a Quaker, I knew we had to feature him on the podcast!

In times of political upheaval, when institutions feel unreliable and the future uncertain, how do we resist authoritarianism without becoming what we oppose? Daniel Hunter, co-founder of "Choose Democracy" and seasoned organizer, shares how Trump's second election unexpectedly led him to claim his....

10/28/2023

O is one of the most inspiring, visionary human beings I know. Last weekend she let me follow her around with my tape recorder.

What if every conversation you have is an opportunity for vocal ministry?

10/05/2023

Are you in the Doug Gwyn Fan Club? Then you'll definitely want to check out this week's podcast episode, all about what Georgia calls “this morass of disgruntled, unsettled, and probably pretty freaked out Brits”

Who in the world were the Ranters, and what do they have in common with Quakers?

09/14/2023

What does a viral tweet have to do with Quaker needlework?

09/12/2023

Come work with us!

This Fall, we’re pleased to announce that we’re starting work on our second project. And we’re looking for a talented Social Media & Newsletter Coordinator to join us.

08/15/2023

Know someone who is a social media wiz? We'd love to have them on our team!

This Fall, we’re pleased to announce that we’re starting work on our second project. And we’re looking for a talented Social Media & Newsletter Coordinator to join us.