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The Seed: Conversations for Radical Hope

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Quakers and other seekers explore visions of the world growing up through the cracks of our broken systems. The Seed is a podcast from Pendle Hill, a Quaker center, open to all, for Spirit-led learning, retreat, and community in Wallingford, PA. This project was made possible by the generous support of the Thomas H. & Mary Williams Shoemaker Fund.

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Latest Episodes

In this mini-episode of The Seed: Conversations for Radical Hope, we return to Season Three for a powerful moment from Dwight’s conversation with artist, facilitator, theologian, and mother Autumn Brown.

Autumn reflects on fugitivity, freedom, and w... more

How do we speak truth in love—and stay grounded in care, courage, and connection while doing so?

In this powerful, heart-centered conversation, host Dwight Dunston is joined by two guests whose lives embody the practice of love as a healing force fo... more

In this special mini-episode of The Seed: Conversations for Radical Hope, host Dwight Dunston reconnects with guest Lisa Graustein to explore how art, love, and power intertwine in daily life. Together, they reflect on the creative process as an act ... more

What happens when sacred stories are used to justify oppression—and when telling the truth feels like rebellion?

In this episode of The Seed: Conversations for Radical Hope, host Dwight Dunston speaks with Sarah Ruden, an award-winning translator, e... more

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Recent Guests

Inaara Neal-Shiraz
Brings her heart to making Quaker spaces more inclusive and welcoming.
Episode: Alchemy of Love: Truth, Tenderness, and Transformation with Inaara Neal-Shiraz and ,O
Sarah Ruden
An award-winning translator and writer who brings the ancient world to life with honesty, clarity, and care.
Episode: Sarah Ruden on Truth, Power, and Responsibility
Lisa Graustein
A lifelong Quaker, educator, solo mom, and artist who works on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Episode: Recommit Every Day: Lisa Graustein on Love, Power, and Belonging
Ruth Padilla DeBorst
Theologian, practitioner, teacher, and speaker with extensive experience in ministry throughout Latin America
Western Theological Seminary
Episode: “At School in Community: Resisting the Allure of Empire” from Refugia (Off-Season Special)
Tom Gates
A member of Lancaster Meeting and Philadelphia Yearly Meeting for 30 years; former family doctor.
Episode: Pendle Hill’s First Audiobook: Pamphlet #371, Members One of Another (Off-Season Special)
Zenaida Peterson
A passionate advocate for equity and empowerment, and serves as the Boston Coordinator for Quaker Voluntary Service.
Quaker Voluntary Service
Episode: Radical Rest and Liberated Imagination with Alexx Temeña and Zenaida Peterson
Manchán Magan
Writer, documentary maker, and podcaster known for celebrating Irish culture and language.
manchán.com
Episode: Irish Roots and Radical Hope with Manchán Magan and Shirley Anne McMillan
Shirley Anne McMillan
Seamus Heaney Children's Writing Fellow at Queen's University, Belfast, writing stories for young people.
Queen's University, Belfast
Episode: Irish Roots and Radical Hope with Manchán Magan and Shirley Anne McMillan
Dr. Riyam Kafri AbuLaban
A graduate of the Ramallah Friends School and educator who emphasizes the importance of education in Palestinian society.
Ramallah Friends School
Episode: Palestinian Education and Resistance with Dr. Riyam Kafri AbuLaban and Steve Tamari

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Dwight Dunston
Host of a podcast that engages in meaningful conversations reflecting on love, justice, and community, elevating voices committed to social advocacy and spirituality.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 63 ratings
  • Love it

    I listen to every episode and love them all. The recent show with Sarah Ruden was especially great. Thank you for introducing me to her.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    asdfghjkl42
    United States2 months ago
  • The link between spirituality and activism

    Dear Dwight,

    I just listened to the first episode of The Seed! Hearing you and Francisco talk is helping me to better understand the link between spirituality and activism that I feel in my own life and see in others. The love that you both act from is manifest in this space. Thank you ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    QuakerDeb
    United States2 years ago
  • Coming home

    Thank you Dwight and guests for bringing me home to my Philly Quaker roots . It’s been fabulous and I look forward to seeing this unfold .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Germantown heart
    United States2 years ago
  • Leo

    What insight! Beautiful facilitation, these conversations flow so effortlessly. This podcast is such a light in my week!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Leo_2089
    United States2 years ago
  • A good place to learn

    The Seed is a wonderful surprise every episode. I love being in a bigger circle of F/friends by listening to the wisdom that is shared here.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Karie F Quaker
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the thoughtful discussions that connect spirituality with activism and social justice.
Many express a sense of belonging and reflective growth from the conversations shared in episodes.
Feedback indicates a deep respect for the host's approach to nurturing dialogue and vulnerability.

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Sarah Ruden on Truth, Power, and Responsibility
Q: What's a simple first step that someone can take to be in right relationship with truth, with responsibility, with justice?
Trust the empirical facts and pursue knowledge as a way to express love and justice.
Sarah Ruden on Truth, Power, and Responsibility
Q: How does your Quaker faith influence your understanding of love, power, and justice?
My Quaker faith leaves me confused, but I believe we start with telling the truth.
The Heart of Integrity: Niyonu Spann’s Vision for a Just Future
Q: What would be a first step for listeners to live an integrist life?
Practice a kinesthetic exercise to locate feelings in the body about one's calling and allow them to flow, without forcing a fix.
“At School in Community: Resisting the Allure of Empire” from Refugia (Off-Season Special)
Q: What are some key insights that you want to bring from your work in Latin America to your American students?
The hope is to engage with other contexts, promote imagination about different ways of being and experiencing faith communities, and encourage intercultural immersion and exchanges.
“At School in Community: Resisting the Allure of Empire” from Refugia (Off-Season Special)
Q: What is a regular day like in Casa Adobe?
A typical day includes morning prayer, individual duties, shared evening meals, and community engagement, such as tutoring for neighborhood kids and gardening.

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2. Sarah Ruden
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4. Ruth Padilla DeBorst
5. Tom Gates
6. Zenaida Peterson
7. Manchán Magan
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