Angelic Troublemakers & Spiritual Discernment

Kirstin attends Friends Meeting in San Antonio, Texas, and has a long-standing interest in the history of Christian Anarchism. She hopes that her research and queries will provide some insights into the relationship between Friends and the prophetic witness of our "angelic troublemakers", helping us discern potential paths forward for addressing the social and environmental crises.

Marguerite is a member of Plymouth Monthly Meeting in Philadelphia. She shows that spiritual discernment is more than a process. It can also be a lot of fun. She lays out three instances where she faced life pivotal decisions related to meaning and purpose when choosing whether or not to commit to a leading or witness. One decision concerns finding out if Quakers seek a particular outcome, relative to a witness or leading, and if it is best to test leadings in isolation or with others.