Porch Talk

Evoking a time when life revolved around the front porch, where friends gathered, stories were told, and small moments took on larger meaning, in today’s hurry-up world, Philip Gulley’s essays remind us of the world we once shared—and can share again.   When Philip Gulley began writing newsletter essays for the members of his Quaker meeting in Indiana, he had no idea one of the essays would find its way to radio commentator Paul Harvey Jr. and be read on the air to 24 million people. Fourteen books later, with more than one million copies in print, Gulley still entertains as well as inspires from his small-town front porch. It’s a return to a time of common sense, community, and front porch wisdom. Small Town Life: From the indispensable local hardware store to the unwritten rules of porch-sitting, discover the gentle rhythms of life in a place where neighbors still look out for one another. Heartwarming Stories: The unforgettable essay that caught the ear of Paul Harvey Jr. and was shared with 24 million listeners, capturing the soul of American life. Quaker Wisdom: Gentle, humorous, and profound observations on faith, family, and finding contentment from the unique perspective of a Quaker pastor. A Return to Simplicity: A thoughtful look at what we’ve lost in our hurry-up world—and a hopeful reminder of how we can get it back, one conversation at a time.