Carrie Newcomer and Parker Palmer, two Friends who are well known outside Quaker circles, have recently begun a monthly podcast, the Growing Edge. The first Question of the Month is: "As we look toward our own growing edges—especially in hard times—many of us find ourselves torn between hope and hopelessness. How do you understand “hope?” What have you learned about holding to hope even when things seem hopeless? Or do you agree with folks who say that hope can be an obstacle to dealing with the present moment?"