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Below is a set of resources that offer a rich and colorful picture of Quakerism’s history. They aim to give you a loose overview of the varieties of Quakerism. Or as Philip Gulley more precisely puts it: 

“While our earliest decades in the mid-1600s were marked with a surprising uniformity of thought and practice, Friends would eventually, even eagerly, strike out in new directions, inspired by their sense of divine leading.

This diversity should come as no surprise given Quakerism’s start as a reaction against the organized church of the day. Spiritual revolution is a difficult animal to tame, and individual Friends would inevitably be inclined to follow their own paths.”

Excerpt From
Living the Quaker Way: Timeless Wisdom For a Better Life Today
Philip Gulley

Resource Links

QuakerSpeak is a Quaker YouTube channel, sponsored by The Friends Journal, that interviews Friends of all different backgrounds and ask them the core questions of faith. New videos are released every other Thursday. Find out more over at their website

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Thee Quaker Podcast digs deep to search for innovative stories that explore themes of faith, conviction, and doubt.

Whether you are a lifelong Quaker, seeking a spiritual home, or simply passing by out of curiosity, you’re sure to find something in this thoughtful podcast that can speak to you.

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