The Friendly Proclamation

A Note on this Conversation: This conversation was recorded with Ben Staley, a seasoned pastor with over 55 years of ministry experience. Ben’s journey is a testament to the power of a life formed by the Word and yielded to the Holy Spirit. Summary: What does it mean to be a "missionary pastor" in the modern world? In this episode, we sit down with Ben Staley to explore his decades-long journey th...

How does the Quaker belief in the "priesthood of all believers" change the way a pastor prepares a message? In this episode, we sit down with David Kingrey , a seasoned pastor and Friend’s historian, to explore the intersection of personal calling and corporate worship. David shares his journey from a nineteen-year-old student preacher to a leader dedicated to affirming the "ministry of everyone"....

How does a preacher move from a "momentary flash of inspiration" to a message that truly nourishes the "Universal Ministry"? In this episode, we sit down with David Robinson —former pastor, seminary president, and Mid-America Yearly Meeting Superintendent. David traces his journey from preaching his very first sermon in Coldwater, Kansas, before he had ever been trained, to becoming a champion of...

A Note on this Conversation: This interview was recorded prior to Marlene Smith’s passing. We share this conversation now as a tribute to her life of faithful service and her deep love for the Friends' ministry. Her words remain a vital testament to a life lived in tune with the Spirit. Summary: In this debut episode, we sit down with the late Marlene Smith , who shared her journey from structured...

Quakers: Peculiar People with Peculiar Preaching? Join us at FPI as we explore with voices from the Evangelical Friends world to answer the question: What makes Friends preaching unique? Friendly Proclamation is produced by the Friends Preaching Initiative at Barclay College. Music from #Uppbeat