15. Julie Harlow of Friends House Moscow

On this very special episode, we bring you an interview with Julie Harlow, a founding member of Friends House Moscow. She discusses her intercultural experiences abroad, what her pupils mean to her, and the importance of seeing and hearing others where, “if you can see their faces, you can imagine being friends. 

This interview was recorded with a live studio audience via Zoom, and a question and answer segment follows the interview If you are interested in attending a live recording of the Western Friend Podcast, you can find more information HERE. 

You can read more about Julie and her work HERE.

Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction
• 1:07 Julie's connection to the Moscow House
• 8:41 On hope and action
• 12:42 On her pupils and the classroom
• 16:21 Cultural differences on the subway
• 23:08 On prayer in community
• 25:12 Julie's vision/calling
• 32:07 Maintaining peace amidst war
• 41:06 Q&A - Does she fear retaliation?
• 45:33 Story: Police coming to the door
• 52:25 Q&A: On difference within Moscow Meeting
• 57:42 Outro