Western Friend Podcast
33 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsWelcome to the Western Friend Podcast, an official publication of Quakers in Pacific, North Pacific, and Intermountain Yearly Meetings. Teaming up with partners like Jonathan Stoll and colin cole of Soul Force Ones, Western Friend Podcast explores questions of faith, purpose, and practice.(Visit Soul Force Ones at: https://www.soulforceones.com/) And grab your calendar! Follow this weblink to join a follow-up conversation about each podcast: https://westernfriend.org/western-friend-podcast
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Episodes
32. Nancy Marshall - Friendly Truth to Power
March 02, 2024 08:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBEpisode 32 of the Western Friend Podcast features a conversation with Nancy Marshall, a member of Phoenix Friends meeting and a retired attorney and former director of the Arizona Civil Liberties Union. On this episode, she discusses her recent article in Western Friend magazine, titled Friendly Truth to Power, and her most recently published book, A Dry Hate.
31. Andrew Franklin - Quakers and Indigenous Peoples
February 17, 2024 08:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBOn episode 31 of the Western Friend Podcast, we’re joined by Andrew Franklin. Andrew attends Camas Friends, works for Goodwill Industries, and serves on the Equity and Inclusion Committee of Sierra Cascades Yearly Meeting of Friends. On this episode, he chats with us about: His article, Good Samaritan Mindset, in Western Friend’s latest issue His Quaker meeting's work towards reparations with an Indigenous community Creating the beloved community that we want to be a part of The import...
30. Panel - Unity is not Unanimity
January 06, 2024 08:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBIn the 30th episode of the Western Friend Podcast for this new year, we travel back to 2018 to revisit a panel of speakers discuss the topic of “Unity is not Unanimity”, examining ways to keep our communities together despide disputes and disagreements within. Friends discuss: Ways to work through conflict, based in love and spirituality The process of decision making when there may be disagreement The importance of eldering as spiritual guidance and/or spiritual mentoring Remember, you...
29. Roscoe Mathieu - A Quaker Rosary
December 02, 2023 08:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBRoscoe Mathieu, a member of Central Coast Friends Meeting, joins us for episode 29. Roscoe expands on his article, A Quaker Rosary, that appeared in the November 2023 issue of Western Friend Magazine. In the second half of the episode, he takes questions from the audience. LINKS Roscoe´s article: A Quaker Rosary Western Friend Magazine (Nov/Dec 2023) Western Friend Podcast archive
28. Keith Runyan - Finding Unity for Earthcare
November 04, 2023 07:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBKeith Runyan is a Quaker change-maker and the new General Secretary of Quaker Earthcare Witness. He is a visionary and activist, born and raised in Pacific Yearly Meeting in Northern California. In 2018, he undertook a 12-day hunger strike while traveling in the ministry to bolster awareness and action on the climate crisis and environmental justice. In Episode 28 of our podcast series, Keith shares his vision for Quaker action for earth justice. From today’s episode: Braiding Sweetgra...
27. Dr. Richard Grossman - Abortion and Community
October 07, 2023 07:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBDr. Richard Grossman, a recently retired OBGYN, discusses abortion and community on this episode of the Western Friend Podcast. Dr. Grossman continues to work on several population-centered projects and shares about his work, his purpose, and his essay published in the most recent issue of the Western Friend magazine. Later, the conversation is opened to members of the community who joined us for the live recording. Links: Dr. Grossman’s essay on Abortion and Community Website for Popul...
26. PacYM Panel - Centering the Voices of the Next Generation
September 16, 2023 07:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBEpisode 26 of the Western Friend Podcast features the keynote panel conversation from Pacific Yearly Meeting, held on July 22, 2023. The episode begins with an introduction by presiding clerk of PYM Laura Magnani, and is followed by the panel discussion led by Sofia Faith Cantu, who goes by Faith and Nora Lisette Cooke, who addressing the topic of centering the voices of the next generation. There are a few moments where the speakers pose a query for reflection. Feel free to take a moment t...
25. Intergenerational Panel - Meeting at the Corner of Wisdom and Power
August 05, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBEpisode 25 features an intergenerational panel of speakers at the 2023 Annual Session of North Pacific Yearly Meeting – in conversation on the theme, “Meeting at the Corner of Wisdom and Power.” Facilitated by Paul Christansen of Eastside Friends meeting, the panelists include: Zane Freewyn, Multnomah Monthly Meeting Hazel Jordan, Olympia Friends Meeting Adam Billen, South Seattle Friends Meeting Jane Snyder, Multnomah Monthly Meeting Jerry Graville, Lopez Island Monthly Meeting Clic...
24. Jon Watts - Keynote from 2023 IMYM Annual Gathering
July 01, 2023 07:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBThis episode features the keynote address by Jon Watts given at the 2023 IMYM annual gathering on the theme of “Becoming the Quakers the world needs today.” Jon is a Quaker media creator and spiritual entrepreneur, and a member of the Central Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. He founded the QuakerSpeak project as well as a NEW podcast called Thee Quaker. Below you can find links to the projects he references in today’s episode: Dance Party Erupts During Quaker Meeting for Worship How Does ...
23. Philip Clayton - Ecological Civilization
June 03, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBEpisode 23 of the Western Friend Podcast features a conversation with teacher, speaker, author, scholar, and activist Philip Clayton. He is president of the Institute for Ecological Civilization ("EcoCiv") and the Institute for Postmodern Development of China. On this Episode with community, he examines questions like: Is it simple to live simply? And just how complicated, or simple, it is to attain ecological civilization?
22. Bill Durland - Martyrs for the Truth
May 06, 2023 07:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBAttorney, peace activist, author, educator, and former member of the Virginia State Legislature Bill Durland joins us for episode 22 of the Western Friend Podcast. Delving into the theme of "Martyrs for the Truth," Dr. Durland shares about his journey to Quakerism and Pacifism, why more people aren’t standing up for justice today, his history as a civil rights attorney and peace activist, optimism for today, even...breaking the law! You don’t want to miss it! See his contributions to We...
21. Panel Discussion - Quaker Leadership of the Future
April 01, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBEpisode 21 brings something new to the Western Friend Podcast! This is a panel discussion from a workshop on the topic of "Quaker Leadership of the Future." Following the panel and the open forum where panelists engaged each other in conversation, the Soul Force Ones add a 15 minute remix, where the hosts delve into the notion of non-theist Quakerism and how to bring folks into community. This episodes panel included: Folks who support leaders of the future in our yearly meetings: IMYM –...
20. Tom Ewell: Persistence and the Sound Defense Alliance
March 11, 2023 14:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBTom Ewell joins the Western Friend Podcast for Episode 20 to discuss non violent organizing and his work with the Sound Defense Alliance. Tom is is a member of Whidbey Island Friends Meeting and is active with Quaker Voice on Washington Public Policy and Friends Committee on National Legislation. He is joined by maryon attwood and Terra Huey as they discuss the urgent need to address the noise made by Growler aircraft at the navy air station at Whidbey Island in Washington state. You can ...
19. Barbara Birch Interview - Elizabeth Fry & Embodied Spirituality
February 04, 2023 05:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBEpisode 19 of the Western Friend Podcast features an interview with Barbara Birch. Barbara is a member of Strawberry Creek Meeting in Berkeley, California. She discusses her research on Elizabeth Fry, embodied spirituality and its relevance to Quakers today, as well as Friendly 12-Step recovery. Click here to read Barbara's article in Western Friend, "Eilzabeth Gurney Fry: A Quaker Mess."
18. Barbara Phillips - Botany on an Endangered Planet
January 07, 2023 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBHappy New Year to all of our listeners out there! On the first episode of 2023, we share an interview with Barbara Phillips, a lifetime botanist and a member of Flagstaff Friends Meeting. She discusses her life-long fascination with the outdoors, what it means to be a botanist, and some of the challenges facing us and the planet in these complex times. You can read her article here: Botany on an Endangered Planet Also, don't forget there's a wonderful archive of past episodes you can perus...
17. Frank Granshaw - Science for Justice, Equity, and Stewardship
December 03, 2022 05:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBToday's episode features an interview with Frank Granshaw, geologist, educator, and so much more. He shares about his experiences at the UN's climate change conferences, COP 27 being the most recent, his own journey within the field, and the nuances of faith and science. Recorded with a live virtual audience, the second half of the interview is a Q&A session with the Mr. Granshaw. Be on the look out for new episodes release the first Saturday of each month, and you can always listen to past...
16. Gretchen Castle and the Quaker Call to Action
November 05, 2022 04:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBOn this episode of the Western Friend Podcast, we are joined by Gretchen Castle, Dean of Earlham School of Religion and a member of the national steering committee of the Quaker Call to Action. Interviewed with a live virtual studio audience, Gretchen discusses the "Quaker Call to Action," a nationwide response to the urgent, current threats to U.S. democracy. After the interview, the conversation was opened to community members for a live Q and A.
15. Julie Harlow of Friends House Moscow
October 01, 2022 04:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBOn this very special episode, we bring you an interview with Julie Harlow, a founding member of Friends House Moscow. She discusses her intercultural experiences abroad, what her pupils mean to her, and the importance of seeing and hearing others where, “if you can see their faces, you can imagine being friends. This interview was recorded with a live studio audience via Zoom, and a question and answer segment follows the interview If you are interested in attending a live recording of th...
14. Pacific Yearly Meeting 2022 - Keynote Panel
September 03, 2022 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBFriends, on episode 14 of the Western Friend Podcast, we bring you the Keynote Panel from the 2022 Pacific Yearly Meeting. Three Friends speak on the year’s theme of Beloved Community. Moderated by Diego Navarro, you will hear a brief introduction by Laura Magnani, PacYM Presiding Clerk, before the keynotes of Marlene Coach-Eisenstein, Honolulu Meeting, Keith Runyan, Santa Cruz Meeting, and Peni Hall, Strawberry Creek Meeting. Remember, new episodes of the Western Friend podcast are release...
13. Keynote and Conversation with Carl Magruder
August 06, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 81.6 MBToday's episode features both a keynote and conversation with Carl Magruder. Carl is a palliative care chaplin, M.A. in Divinity, and a member of the Strawberry Creek Monthly Meeting. He opens with a beautiful song that leads into his Keynote address, presented at the 2022 North Pacific Yearly Meeting, the first since the Covid-19 pandemic. Following the keynote, you will hear a joyful conversation between Mr. Magruder and Soul Force Ones host Jon Stoll. You can find links below to: - Carl...
12. Bridget Moix Keynote: Faith, Fear, and Our Future
July 02, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBEpisode 12 of the Western Friend Podcast features a keynote address by Bridget Moix from the last in-person gathering of Intermountain Yearly Meeting, 2019. Bridget Moix is the General Secretary of the Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL), and she also leads two other Quaker organizations affiliated with FCNL: Friends Place on Capitol Hill and FCNL Education Fund. The keynote address examines the topic: Faith, Fear, and Our Future. Dr. Moix shares five lessons that she has learn...
11. Molly Wingate and Lucretia Humphrey: Living as Quakers in "Military Towns"
June 04, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBEpisode 11 of the Western Friend Podcast features a conversation with two recent presiding clerks of Western yearly meetings – Molly Wingate of Intermountain Yearly Meeting (IMYM) and Lucretia Humphrey of North Pacific Yearly Meeting (NPYM) – as they discuss experiences and insights they have gained through decades of living as Quakers in "military towns" -- Colorado Springs, CO, and Great Falls, MT. They share about their experiences finding belonging, confronting stereotypes in their sur...
10. Michele Shields: Navigating the Dark Tunnels in Life
May 07, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBIn episode 10 of the Western Friend Podcast, join us for an informative and moving conversation on death, life, and everything in between with Michele Shields. Michele is a member of the Honolulu Friends Meeting and the Director of Spiritual Care Services emerita and research scholar at the University of California San Francisco Medical Center. She discusses the importance of listening, the Spiritual Assessment and Intervention Model, self care, and much more. Don't forget! You can join ...
9. Theresa Deibele Interview: In Search of an Honorable Bank
April 02, 2022 06:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBEpisode 9, In Search of an Honorable Bank, features an interview with Treasurer of Multnomah Meeting in Portland, OR. Theresa Deibele. Following the interview, hosts Jon and colin offer a remix where they dig into a few highlights from the interview. You too can join us for the next live interview! Join us on Tuesday, April 12th at 7pm Pacific Time. You can find more information, and the Zoom link, here: https://westernfriend.org/western-friend-podcast For more information on the Soul F...
8. In Conversation with Paula Palmer
March 05, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBIn Episode 8 of the Western Friend podcast, the hosts speak with sociologist, writer, and activist Paula Palmer. A member of Boulder Friends Meeting (IMYM), Palmer co-coordinates “Toward Right Relationship with Native Peoples,” a program of Friends Peace Teams. In this episode, Paula shares about: the importance of collaboration and relationships listening and learning from locals Quaker history and boarding schools a path towards healing We were joined by a live audience, and the s...
7. In the Struggle with Daniel O'Connell
February 05, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 54.6 MBOn this episode of the Western Friend Podcast, we chat with agrarian scholar and progressive advocate Daniel O'Connell. We speak about his journey, his activism, his spiritual practice, and his book, In the Struggle: Scholars and the Fight Against Industrial Agribusiness in California. This episode was recording with a live virtual audience! To join our next recording on Tuesday, February 8th at 6PM pacific with guest Paula Palmer, follow the link HERE. Find past episodes and more inform...
7. In the Struggle with Daniel O'Connell
February 05, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 54.6 MBOn this episode of the Western Friend Podcast, we chat with agrarian scholar and progressive advocate Daniel O'Connell. We speak about his journey, his activism, his spiritual practice, and his book, In the Struggle: Scholars and the Fight Against Industrial Agribusiness in California. This episode was recording with a live virtual audience! To join our next recording on Tuesday, February 8th at 6PM pacific with guest Paula Palmer, follow the link HERE. Find past episodes and more inform...
6. In conversation with Gabriela Portillo Alvarado
January 08, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBThis episode features a conversation with poet and undergraduate student Gabriela Portillo Alvarado. Gabriela shares about their faith, their research, and their poetry (including an exclusive poem read for the first time!). Presented in three segments, this episode begins with the interview, followed by the Q and A session with attendees and closing with the remix, where the hosts of the Soul Force Ones podcast contemplate a few big themes from the interview. YOU can be a part of the next ...
5. The Poetic Keynotes of Gabriela Portillo Alvarado and Avotcja Jiltonilro
December 04, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBThis episode of the Western Friend Podcast features the keynote address from the 2021 annual session of Pacific Yearly Meeting. Gabriela Portillo Alvarado and Avacha Jiltonilro speak and share their poetry on the Yearly Meeting’s theme of: “Love and Justice: Heeding the Spirit’s Power Within and Among Us.” Following the keynote speakers, you'll hear the remix where we reflect on the two poet’s powerful and urgent voices. Please join us on December 14th at 7pm PST for a live interview with ...
4. In Conversation with Cherice Bock, Creation Justice Advocate
November 06, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBOn this episode of the Western Friend Podcast we are joined by Cherice Bock. Cherice works as a Creation Justice Advocate with Oregon Interfaith Power & Light and Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon, and you can find more about her amazing work HERE. A few themes from this episode are: our interconnectedness the importance of listening to how other species and parts of creation speak up to us the notion of watershed discipleship traditional ecological knowledge and hope as an action A...
3. Cherice Bock Keynote: "Courage, Fear, and Care"
October 02, 2021 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBThis episode of the Western Friend Podcast centers on the keynote address presented by Cherice Bock at the 2021 annual session of North Pacific Yearly Meeting. Titled “Courage, Fear, and Care: Creating Resilient Communities to Meet Climate Justice”, Cherice explores some of the challenges we face in pandemic times and offers steps that we can take, individually and collectively, to address them. She works as a Creation Justice Advocate with Oregon Interfaith Power & Light, and you can find...
2. A Conversation with José Santos Woss
September 04, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBIn episode two of the Western Friend Podcast, we bring you a critical conversation with José Santos Woss, the Director of Justice Reform for Friends Committee on National Legislation. We explore how he came to Quakerism as a young Black Latino man, the meaning he finds in his work, and several of the urgent projects he’s working on at the moment including advocating to end perpetual punishment and working with violence interrupters to end gun violence. Following the interview, Jon Stoll and...
1. José Santos Woss Keynote Address
August 03, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBIn this first episode of the Western Friend Podcast, we bring you the keynote address that José Santos Woss presented to Intermountain Yearly Meeting in June 2021. José Santos Woss is the Director of Justice Reform for Friends Committee on National Legislation. Following the keynote, Jon Stoll and colin cole of Soul Force Ones dig deeper into some of the key ideas presented in José’s powerful address. To join us in an online conversation about this podcast, the evening of Tuesday, August ...