Ohio Yearly Meeting's Podcast

This section covers the following topics... What is baptism? Baptism and the Cross. Baptism and true conversion. A complete list of our podcasts ,  organized into topics, is available on our website. We will be publishing video interviews with Conservative Friends on YouTube.  See our YouTube channel .  The first interview is with Susan Smith.  To learn more about Ohio Yearly Meeting (Conservative...

This episode uses readings from George Fox's Journal to cover two topics... Brittle and changeable. Roles of Christ. A complete list of our podcasts ,  organized into topics, is available on our website. We will be publishing video interviews with Conservative Friends on YouTube.  See our YouTube channel .  The first interview is with Susan Smith.  To learn more about Ohio Yearly Meeting (Con...

This episode uses readings from George Fox's Journal to cover three topics... They, They, They, I,I,I Dryness Daily Cross A complete list of our podcasts ,  organized into topics, is available on our website. We will be publishing video interviews with Conservative Friends on YouTube.  See our YouTube channel .  The first interview is with Susan Smith.  To learn more about Ohio Yearly Meeting...

This episode covers Unworthiness, Weariness and Doubt with a reading from Robert Barkley's Apology for the True Christian Divinity   (Freiday). A complete list of our podcasts ,  organized into topics, is available on our website. We will be publishing video interviews with Conservative Friends on YouTube.  See our YouTube channel .  The first interview is with Susan Smith.  To learn more abo...

In this second episode of the Fundamental Beliefs of Conservative Friends, Henry begins with a review of plans for this and subsequent episodes: Topics will be presented and explained and then discussions will ensue.   In this episode, two topics are covered. The “Fear” of the Lord Inward vis-a-vis Outward aspects of reality Henry also comments on problems with translations. Multiple points are ma...

This is the first episode of a series entitled “Fundamental Beliefs of Conservative Friends: What We are Conserving” . The program will be devoted to presenting various traditional Quaker teachings, principles and understandings. The series is geared primarily for Conservative Friends but is open to all others who have an interest or are curious about our beliefs. One spiritual topic (and possibly...

This podcast episode begins with the story of John the Baptist’s beheading.  It expands into a discussion of baptism as originally practiced by the Jews and how John’s baptizing was different.  Early Quakers felt that outward water baptism as a ritual should be laid aside. The true baptism is inward.   Henry examines the Greek words for “prophet”, “miracle” and “raise”.   The session continues wit...

The Psalms and Other Scripture Passages.   This section discusses how reading and internalizing scripture can be an asset to our spiritual lives.  It presents a number of scripture passages that Friends have found useful. A complete list of our podcasts ,  organized into topics, is available on our website. We will be publishing video interviews with Conservative Friends on YouTube.  See our YouTu...

Ways of Exploring the Bible. This section discusses a number of ways to examine and profit from Scriptures.  This includes individual, family and group approaches.  In this podcast episode we also remind Friends about Quaker Questions ,  a Zoom meeting where questions about Conservative Friends can be answered.  They will occur every third and fifth Thursday of each month at 6:00 PM Eastern Standa...

Are the Scriptures Essential to Salvation? This section includes quotes from George Fox's Journal and from Terry Wallace's article Scripture and Salvation . In this podcast episode we also introduce Quaker Questions ,  a Zoom meeting where questions about Conservative Friends can be answered.  They will occur every third and fifth Thursday of each month at 6:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. ...

This session starts out with a participant reflecting on the statue titled “If only I touch him”.   Henry then talks about how Isaac Penington and William Penn use the phrase “The Word”.  He describes how it can convey different things to different people at different times.    There is a rereading the section where Jesus returns to his home town.  Why wasn’t Jesus accepted there as the Messiah?  ...

Chapter 2 Section A:  Making Use of Scripture This section covers: Scripture is illuminated by the true Word of God. Parallel tracks: religious history and personal spiritual growth. The Quaker faith is biblically based. The Scriptures offer historical and personal relevance today. The Bible's spiritual value. A complete list of our podcasts ,  organized into topics, is available on our websi...

In this session, Henry reviews a number of stories about Jesus.  He starts with the story of the possessed man in the country of the Gadarenes and uncovers a bit of humor:  he points out a jibe at the Romans and explains why demons ending up in an outrageous number of pigs might be funny.   The next story is about the woman suffering from a hemorrhage for twelve years.   The discussion covers the...

Chapter 1 Section D: Righteousness, Holiness, and the Power of God This section covers: The Ethic of Obligation. Self-denying and deeply engaged. A complete list of our podcasts ,  organized into topics, is available on our website. We will be publishing video interviews with Conservative Friends on YouTube.  See our YouTube channel .  The first interview is with Susan Smith.  To learn more about...

Chapter 1 Section C: Atonement and Reconciliation with our Creator This reading covers: Salvation through Obedience A complete list of our podcasts ,  organized into topics, is available on our website. We will be publishing video interviews with Conservative Friends on YouTube.  See our YouTube channel .  The first interview is with Susan Smith.  To learn more about Ohio Yearly Meeting (Conservat...

Chapter 1 Section B: Gods Old and New Covenants with Humanity This reading covers: Outward gatherings and godly individuals. The Old Covenant. The New Covenant. A complete list of our podcasts ,  organized into topics, is available on our website. We will be publishing video interviews with Conservative Friends on YouTube.  See our YouTube channel .  The first interview is with Susan Smith.  To le...

This is forward to the readings of Traditional Quaker Christianity.  It provides a brief encouragement to listen to the podcast readings and describes what to expect.  A complete list of our podcasts ,  organized into topics, is available on our website. We will be publishing video interviews with Conservative Friends on YouTube.  See our YouTube channel .  The first interview is with Susan Smith....

This reading covers the introduction to the book Traditional Quaker Christianity. A complete list of our podcasts ,  organized into topics, is available on our website. We will be publishing video interviews with Conservative Friends on YouTube.  See our YouTube channel .  The first interview is with Susan Smith.  To learn more about Ohio Yearly Meeting (Conservative) of the Religious Society of F...

Chapter 1 Section A: Jesus Christ is the Word of God This reading covers: What the Bible says about the Word of God. Jesus is the One who gives us a right understanding of the Scriptures. George Foxes experience of Who the Word Is. A complete list of our podcasts ,  organized into topics, is available on our website. We will be publishing video interviews with Conservative Friends on YouTube.  See...

Henry begins this session with a review of the parable of the Sower and the meaning of “The Word”.   He then goes on with the parable of the Lamp and explores the puzzle of “more will be given” and “more will be taken away”.   The next parable studied is the seed growing into a plant.  This opens into Christian growth and what it means to become "perfect".  The final parable of this sess...

In this session, Henry focuses on the parable of the Sower.    This broadens into other topics like: is the Bible the “Word of God”, taking the Bible literally (especially the New Testament) and how the early Friends approached Scripture.  The meaning of the word “seed” and “scripture” are examined.  Finally, a better translation of “temptation” and “evil” as found in the Lord’s Prayer. A complete...

Henry starts off by reviewing a question from last week regarding the similarities between the words “anger” and “compassion” in Aramaic.  He then returns to the Gospel of Mark where he examines why Jesus’ followers did not fast and who is called to fast today.  The group looks into: new wine in old wine skins, what is the new wine,  what is lawful on the Sabbath and what is the Sabbath for?  Henr...

This episode explores Jesus in the synagogue, the meaning of "unclean" and the word "holy".   There is a discussion of what it meant to be a leper in Jesus’ time.  Henry  considers the similarities of the words anger and compassion in Aramaic.  Other topics include: The Son of Man, Jesus forgiving sins and healing, Jesus associating with sinners and tax collectors, the word &qu...

In this session, Henry continues with his examination of the Gospel of Mark.  He walks through Jesus’ baptism, his experience in the desert and his calling of James and John.  As he does so, he addresses several questions:  Why was Jesus baptized? What happened and why?   What does it mean for the heavens to be torn apart?  What is the true symbolism of a dove?  What did God reveal to Jesus?  What...

In this episode we briefly describe Ohio Yearly Meeting and why one might want to listen to our podcasts A complete list of our podcasts ,  organized into topics, is available on our website. We will be publishing video interviews with Conservative Friends on YouTube.  See our YouTube channel .  The first interview is with Susan Smith.  To learn more about Ohio Yearly Meeting (Conservative) of the...