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Quake It Up
@quakeitup.bsky.social
British Quaker YouTube channel discussing Quaker Faith, History and Culture in the UK and beyond

http://www.youtube.com/@Quake-It-Up

Episodes now also coming on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/73TbZBKt2thIU6YyUDvq0e?si=vJrW9uHwTluR7bYUqG8-Fg
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MASSIVE news! Quake It Up is now (slowly but surely) on Spotify! Eventually, all episodes will be on and I hope to continue to upload episodes to both platforms going forward!

If you would like to subscribe and listen, here is the link!

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Quake It Up
Podcast · Quake It Up · A podcast discussing Quakerism through its theology history and culture today. Whilst focussing mainly on Liberal Quakerism in the UK, we delve into all sorts as well! You can...
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📣 New Video!! So you have started going to Quaker meeting, now what? As a follow on to my video on How To Begin Your Quaker Journey, here are some tips as to how to continue that journey!

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New to Quakerism? 5 Ways To Go ALL IN
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January 3, 2026 at 6:02 PM
It’s a faërie copy. A brownie probably put it there. There will be a slight punctuational difference on p.256
January 2, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Very excited for my next Quaker read! Father Christmas did not disappoint! @stuartkmasters.bsky.social

Also, yes, the time of the man bun has come.
January 2, 2026 at 6:58 PM
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Best wishes for a happy and healthy 2026!
January 1, 2026 at 5:01 PM
You and Russ should totally podcast come 2026
December 31, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Thank you, Rhiannon for all you do! 💙
In 2025, I got a new job, had a book out, celebrated my wife's graduation & new job, did The Artist's Way, read at poetry open mic, did 7 Pause for Thoughts, worked on a not-yet-done project, got on a waiting list for autism assessment, & recommitted to being a feeling, creative, passionate person.
December 31, 2025 at 9:50 PM
What is 2026 going to unleash?
December 31, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Some fantastic achievements, Ben!
December 31, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Thank you for all you do, Mark! Very exciting things to look forward to in 2026! Very much looking forward to the book and thinking of you as you approach the end of the PhD! And, wait, a podcast?!

For those who aren’t reading The Jolly Quaker, it is a wonderful and reflective place!
December 30, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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A huge thank you to everyone who's supported my work this last year. Here's a short blog post summing up my 2025, and some thoughts about what the year to come might hold. jollyquaker.com/2025/12/30/t... #quaker #christian #queer #lgbtq+ #theology #spirituality
Thank you to my readers in 2025
Another year of writing, speaking and teaching has come to an end, and I want to thank you for engaging with my work. Whether you’ve participated in one of my Woodbrooke courses, listened to me pre…
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December 30, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Didn’t even get to hear it all 😂 but it started with something like ‘Convinced that chocolate could be used to avert the use of alcohol, which people…’
December 29, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Absolutely, Mark. Thanks for raising this!!
December 28, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Seeing @carladenyer.bsky.social practically shout the answer to the University Challenge question on Quakers before the question had been fully read out was an unexpectedly powerful festive moment for me.
December 28, 2025 at 8:13 PM
📣 New Video! In this video, the last of 2025, I reflect on how this channel came about in the first place, why I decided to become a Quaker vlogger and some of the challenges as well!

#quakers #quakerism #britishquakers

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Becoming A Quaker Vlogger - How Did That Even Happen??
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December 27, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Things it seems I can wrap with reasonable confidence: books. That, unfortunately, is all.
December 23, 2025 at 10:35 PM
I love rabbit holes - happy digging
December 22, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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This session is designed for those completely new to the Quaker way. It offers a gentle introduction to four essential elements of Quakerism: Direct Encounter, Worship & Ministry, Discernment and Witness.
For more information visit https://www.woodbrooke.org.uk/courses/a-first-look-at-quakerism/
December 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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One of my absolute favourite courses to teach at @woodbrooke.bsky.social this year was the Wisdom From Middle Earth course with @quakeitup.bsky.social 🧡
Finished this session yesterday on Owen Barfield, Rudolf Steiner, Tolkien, and the nature of myth. 🔥🙏♥️
December 21, 2025 at 11:28 AM
I spoke to Tim Gee recently who spoke similarly of Fell, likening her role with his as General Secretary of FWCC!
December 20, 2025 at 9:49 PM
This is indeed my first answer!
December 20, 2025 at 9:48 PM
📣 New Video! Right, so who ACTUALLY founded Quakerism? Lots of potential contenders and, no, it is not as simple as George Fox! I feel the pro-Foxite crowd will be on me again for this one! 😝

#quakers #quakerism #britishquakers

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Who Was the REAL Leader of Early Quakerism?
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December 20, 2025 at 6:07 PM
I have it on good authority that Father Christmas will be delivering it on Christmas Eve.
“This is a lovely, historically pluriform and aware book, offering a gentle critique of much ecclesiastical nonsense. A great read.”

Alan Storkey, economist, sociologist and author of, 'Jesus and Politics: Confronting the Powers'
December 20, 2025 at 1:27 PM
I’m never free Mondays 😭😭
December 18, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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How I wish this were the common understanding in the meetings I frequent! Instead it's book club + philosophical musings on The Meaning of Life + Advice for Prudent Living + What Friends Need To Do in The Present Political Crisis du Jour.
December 15, 2025 at 2:19 PM