2026 Beane Lecture | “Walk Cheerfully Over the World”

Last week, I had the opportunity to offer the Beane Lecture at William Penn University in Oskaloosa, Iowa. My topic was, "'Walk Cheerfully Over the World': Living Justly Amidst Climate Change" (the link is to a video of the talk, if you're interested). The Beane Lecture offers an opportunity for students, faculty, and the community …

Book Review in Quaker Life of C. Wess Daniels’ “A Convergent Model of Renewal: Remixing the Quaker Tradition in a Participatory Culture”

My book review of C. Wess Daniels' book, A Convergent Model of Renewal: Remixing the Quaker Tradition in a Participatory Culture, appeared in the March/April issue of Friends United Meeting's Quaker Life Magazine. I recommend this book for Friends/Quakers, and also for people from other denominations who are looking for a framework for figuring out what it …