Encountering Silence
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Kaira Jewel Lingo: We Were Made for These Times
March 6, 2023 • 56 MIN
A conversation with Buddhist author and former nun Kaira Jewel Lingo.
Joy A. Schroeder: Encountering the Silenced Voices of Women Biblical Interpreters
November 16, 2022 • 55 MIN
A conversation with Dr. Joy Schroeder, co-author of "Voices Long Silenced"
Carmen Acevedo Butcher: Encountering Silence in the Presence of God
August 21, 2022 • 93 MIN
We speak with noted contemplative translator Carmen Acevedo Butcher on the occasion of her latest mystical translation: Brother Lawrence's "Practice of the Presence."
Encountering Silence with Sister Joyce Rupp
June 3, 2022 • 62 MIN
A conversation with Servite Sister Joyce Rupp, author of many books including "Return to the Root: Reflections on the Inner Life."
Sarah Lund: Silence in Teen and Child Mental Health
April 11, 2022 • 58 MIN
The Reverend Sarah Lund returns to Encountering Silence to share with us insights from her latest book, "Blessed Youth."
The Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis: Encountering Silence in Fierce Love
November 9, 2021 • 55 MIN
A conversation with noted author and activist Jacqui Lewis to celebrate the publication of "Fierce Love."
Nikki Grimes: Encountering Glory, and Silence, in the Margins
October 14, 2021 • 60 MIN
A conversation with award-winning poet and children's author Nikki Grimes.
Amy Frykholm: Encountering the Wilderness of Silence
August 26, 2021 • 54 MIN
A conversation with contemplative author Dr. Amy Frykholm, whose books include "Wild Woman" and "Julian of Norwich: A Contemplative Biography."
Kevin Quashie: The Aesthetics and Poesis of Silence
July 12, 2021 • 81 MIN
Interview with contemplative scholar Dr. Kevin Quashie (Brown University).
Maisie Sparks: Enjoying God in the Silence
June 9, 2021 • 55 MIN
A conversation with spiritual director and author Maisie Sparks (Holy Shakespeare, Christmas Quiet).
Encountering a New Silence with Dr. Beverly Lanzetta
May 5, 2021 • 50 MIN
A conversation with visionary contemplative author Dr. Beverly Lanzetta, author of "A New Silence."
Sophfronia Scott: Silence, the Seeker, and the Monk
April 2, 2021 • 61 MIN
Sophfronia Scott speaks to Encountering Silence about her latest book, in which she explores her interest in the Trappist monk Thomas Merton.
Barbara Brown Taylor: Silence, Vulnerability, and Love (Part Two)
March 17, 2021 • 29 MIN
Part Two of Our Episode with New York Times bestselling author Barbara Brown Taylor, author of "When God is Silent" and many other books.
Barbara Brown Taylor: Silence, Vulnerability, and Love (Part One)
March 9, 2021 • 31 MIN
Part one of our two-part conversation with New York Times bestselling author Barbara Brown Taylor.
Encountering Silence and Contemplating Now
February 25, 2021 • 44 MIN
In today's episode of Encountering Silence, we visit co-host Cassidy Hall's new podcast, Contemplating Now: A Podcast Exploring the Intersection of Contemplation and Social Justice. Join us as we listen to wisdom from previous Encountering Silence guest, Therese Taylor-Stinson: spiritual director, author, and ordained deacon and elder in the Presbyterian Church (PCUSA).
Silence in Sound: A Collection of Ambient Field Recordings
February 16, 2021 • 34 MIN
A collection of ambient field recordings from birds to surf to wind. Listen to how subtle nature is, and listen for the silence in the sound.
Sarah Griffith Lund: Silence, Marriage and Mental Health (Part Two)
February 3, 2021 • 36 MIN
The conclusion of our conversation with Pastor Sarah Griffith Lund.
Sarah Griffith Lund: Silence, Marriage and Mental Heath (Part One)
January 26, 2021 • 40 MIN
Pastor and mental health advocate Sarah Griffith Lund returns to Encountering Silence.
Patrick Shen: Silence and the Dawn Chorus
January 12, 2021 • 42 MIN
Our good friend Patrick Shen returns to tell us about his latest project, "The Dawn Chorus."
Kaya Oakes, Silence, the Body, and Women Mystics (Part Two)
January 5, 2021 • 29 MIN
The conclusion of our conversation with writer Kaya Oakes.
Kaya Oakes, Silence, the Body, and Women Mystics (Part One)
December 29, 2020 • 38 MIN
The first part of our two-part conversation with author Kaya Oakes.
Zenju Earthlyn Manuel: Silence, Ritual, and the Earth (Part Two)
December 8, 2020 • 38 MIN
The conclusion of our conversation with Zenju Earthlyn Manuel, Zen priest, author, and poet.
Zenju Earthlyn Manuel: Silence, Ritual, and the Earth (Part One)
December 1, 2020 • 40 MIN
Zenju Earthlyn Manuel, Zen priest, author, and poet, joins us for this first part of a two-part conversation.
Emilie Townes: Silence, Storytelling, and Womanist Thought (Part Two)
November 17, 2020 • 24 MIN
Our conversation with Dean Emilie M. Townes concludes.
Emilie Townes: Silence, Storytelling, and Womanist Thought (Part One)
November 10, 2020 • 35 MIN
Part one of a two-part interview with Womanist theologian Emilie M. Townes.
Marie Howe: Silence and the Depth of Poetry (Part Two)
November 3, 2020 • 29 MIN
The conclusion of our conversation with poet Marie Howe.
Marie Howe: Silence and the Depth of Poetry (Part One)
October 27, 2020 • 37 MIN
The first part of our conversation with Marie Howe, former poet laureate of New York.
Cynthia Bourgeault: Silence and the Imaginal Realm (Part Two)
October 20, 2020 • 40 MIN
Part Two of Our 2020 Conversation with Cynthia Bourgeault.
Cynthia Bourgeault: Silence and the Imaginal Realm (Part One)
October 13, 2020 • 45 MIN
Cynthia Bourgeault returns to Encountering Silence to discuss her new book, Eye of the Heart. Part one of a two-part interview.
Rick Hanson: Silence, Buddhism and the Brain
October 6, 2020 • 50 MIN
A conversation with New York Times bestselling author Rick Hanson, PhD.
Jim Forest: Silence, Protest, and Radical Love (Part Two)
September 29, 2020 • 31 MIN
We conclude our conversation with returning guest, author/biographer/peacemaker Jim Forest.
Jim Forest: Silence, Protest, and Radical Love (Part One)
September 22, 2020 • 37 MIN
Part 1 of our conversation with returning guest Jim Forest: noted author, biographer, peacemaker, and friend.
Paul Quenon, OCSO: Silence, Poetry and Monastic Wisdom (Part Two)
September 15, 2020 • 26 MIN
Brother Paul Quenon, OCSO, concludes his conversation with us recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Paul Quenon, OCSO: Silence, Poetry and Monastic Wisdom (Part One)
September 9, 2020 • 30 MIN
Br. Paul Quenon, OCSO, Trappist monk, poet, and photographerm, returns to share his humble, joyful wisdom.
Dr. Leah Gunning Francis: Silence, Ferguson, and Faith (Part Two)
August 18, 2020 • 35 MIN
Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Leah Gunning Francis.
Dr. Leah Gunning Francis: Silence, Ferguson, and Faith (Part One)
August 3, 2020 • 32 MIN
Part one of our conversation with Dr. Leah Gunning Francis, author of "Ferguson and Faith."
Sarah Lund: Silence and Mental Health in the Church (Part Two)
July 20, 2020 • 29 MIN
The conclusion of our interview with Dr. Sarah Lund.
Sarah Lund: Silence and Mental Illness in the Church (Part One)
July 6, 2020 • 32 MIN
Sarah Griffith Lund shares her expertise on mental health issues concerning the clergy. First of two parts.
Kaitlin Curtice: Silence, Faith, and Indigenous Culture (Part Two)
June 22, 2020 • 31 MIN
The conclusion of our interview with author Kaitlin B. Curtice.
Kaitlin Curtice: Silence, Faith, and Indigenous Culture (Part One)
June 16, 2020 • 29 MIN
Kaitlin B. Curtice is the author of Native: Identity, Belonging, and Rediscovering God. Part 1 of a 2-part interview.
Lerita Coleman Brown, PhD: Silence, the Disinherited, and the Wisdom of Howard Thurman for Our Time
June 9, 2020 • 74 MIN
Dr. Lerita Coleman Brown returns to the podcast to share more wisdom about Howard Thurman.
Kerry Connelly: Silence, Privilege, and Dismantling Racism (Part Two)
June 1, 2020 • 29 MIN
This episode continues our conversation with blogger/activist Kerry Connelly.
Kerry Connelly: Silence, Privilege, and Dismantling Racism (Part One)
May 25, 2020 • 31 MIN
Author Kerry Connelly discusses the silence embedded in white privilege and systemic racism. First of two parts.
Kathleen Norris: Silence, Acedia, and Pandemic (Part Two)
May 21, 2020 • 29 MIN
The conclusion of Kathleen Norris's second conversation with Encountering Silence.
Kathleen Norris: Silence, Acedia, and Pandemic (Part One)
May 11, 2020 • 35 MIN
Our returning guest, Kathleen Norris, is an award-winning poet, writer, and author of numerous books.
In Pursuit of Silence, Earth Day, and the Dawn Chorus (Episode 98)
April 22, 2020 • 42 MIN
Patrick Shen returns to the podcast to talk about Earth Day, filmaking, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Christine Valters Paintner: Wild Silence and the Cloister of the Earth (Part Two)
April 6, 2020 • 22 MIN
Our conversation with Christine Valters Paintner concludes with this episode.
Christine Valters Paintner: Wild Silence and the Cloister of the Earth (Part One)
April 3, 2020 • 31 MIN
Christine Valters Paintner, abbess for Abbey of the Arts, returns to Encountering Silence.
Encountering Silence in Times of Crisis
March 25, 2020 • 39 MIN
This week's episode features just Cassidy, Kevin and Carl, reflecting on this extraordinary moment we find ourselves in.
Pádraig Ó Tuama: Silence, Poetry, and Conflict Resolution (Part Two)
March 18, 2020 • 33 MIN
The conclusion of our conversation with poet and theologian Pádraig Ó Tuama.
Pádraig Ó Tuama: Silence, Poetry, and Conflict Resolution (Part One)
March 5, 2020 • 32 MIN
Pádraig Ó Tuama is a poet, theologian, and conflict mediator, who brings interests in language, violence and religion to his work.
Therese Schroeder-Sheker: Silence, Music, and Death (Part Two)
February 25, 2020 • 28 MIN
The conclusion of our conversation with harpist and thanatologist Therese Schroeder-Sheker.
Therese Schroeder-Sheker: Silence, Music, and Death (Part One)
February 18, 2020 • 49 MIN
The first part of our deeply contemplative conversation with harpist and thanatologist Therese Schroeder-Sheker.
Dr. Robert J. Wicks: The Tao of Ordinary Silence (Part Two)
February 12, 2020 • 23 MIN
The conclusion of our conversation with Dr. Robert J. Wicks.
Dr. Robert J. Wicks: The Tao of Ordinary Silence (Part One)
February 6, 2020 • 32 MIN
The first part of our conversation with author Robert J. Wicks.
J. Brent Bill: Beauty, Truth, Life, and Love — and Holy Silence (Part Two)
January 28, 2020 • 30 MIN
Cassidy's conversation with Quaker author Brent Bill concludes.
J. Brent Bill: Beauty, Truth, Life, Love — and Holy Silence (Part One)
January 20, 2020 • 34 MIN
Quaker author J. Brent Bill joins us for a conversation about silence and other essential elements of life.
Dr. Robyn Henderson-Espinoza: Silence and Activist Theology (Part Two)
December 17, 2019 • 22 MIN
Our conversation with Dr. Robyn Henderson-Espinoza, the author of Activist Theology, concludes this week.
Dr. Robyn Henderson-Espinoza: Silence and Activist Theology (Part One)
December 11, 2019 • 27 MIN
Dr. Robyn Henderson-Espinoza, the author of Activist Theology, joins our conversation this week.
Happy Birthday, Encountering Silence
December 4, 2019 • 32 MIN
This week marks the two-year anniversary of our first episode. Join us as we celebrate!
An Orientation to Silence
November 27, 2019 • 28 MIN
If you are new to the idea of intentional silence, where do you begin? Here are our thoughts on this topic.
Walter Brueggemann: Silence and the Prophetic Imagination (Part Two)
November 11, 2019 • 27 MIN
The conclusion of our conversation with the Rev. Dr. Walter Brueggemann.
Walter Brueggemann: Silence and the Prophetic Imagination (Part One)
November 4, 2019 • 27 MIN
The Rev. Dr. Walter Brueggemann is widely regarded as one of the world's leading Christian interpreters of the Old Testament.
Adam Bucko: Silence, Sacred Activism, and the Spiritual Imagination (Part Two)
October 29, 2019 • 32 MIN
Our conversation with the Rev. Adam Bucko concludes in this second part of a two-part interview.
Adam Bucko: Silence, Sacred Activism, and the Spiritual Imagination (Part One)
October 22, 2019 • 35 MIN
Fr. Adam Bucko directs the Center for the Spiritual Imagination at the Episcopal Cathedral of the Incarnation in Garden City, NY.
Silence and the Wisdom of Henri Nouwen: A Conversation With Gabrielle Earnshaw (Part 2)
October 15, 2019 • 33 MIN
The conclusion of our conversation continues with historian/archivist Gabrielle Earnshaw.
Silence and the Wisdom of Henri Nouwen: A Conversation with Gabrielle Earnshaw (Part 1)
October 7, 2019 • 37 MIN
Gabrielle Earnshaw is the founding archivist of the Henri Nouwen Archives in Toronto, Canada.
Bushi Yamato Damashii: Silence and the Peaceful Samurai (Part Two)
September 30, 2019 • 34 MIN
Bushi Yamato Damashii returns for the second part of this two part interview.
Bushi Yamato Damashii: Silence and the Peaceful Samurai (Part One)
September 16, 2019 • 36 MIN
Bushi Yamato Damashii is the founder of Sangha Bodhi Christo (a Buddhist-Christian student and practice community), and directs the Thomasville Buddhist Center in Thomasville, NC.
Unteachable Lessons: Encountering Silence in Wisdom That Can’t Be Taught
September 9, 2019 • 40 MIN
Kevin, Cassidy and Carl discuss Carl's latest book, "Unteachable Lessons."
Philip Roderick: Encountering Silence in Quiet Gardens (Part Two)
August 26, 2019 • 32 MIN
Here is the second part of our conversation with Anglican priest Philip Roderick, founder and patron of the Quiet Garden Movement, of Contemplative Fire  and of Hidden Houses of Prayer.
Philip Roderick: Encountering Silence in Quiet Gardens (Part One)
August 9, 2019 • 34 MIN
Philip Roderick, a priest of the Church of England, is the founder and a patron of the Quiet Garden Movement, of Contemplative Fire  and of Hidden Houses of Prayer.
Ruben L. F. Habito: Christianity, Buddhism and Silence (Part Two)
July 22, 2019 • 34 MIN
Our conversation with Zen roshi and Catholic spiritual director Ruben L. F. Habito concludes.
Ruben L. F. Habito: Christianity, Buddhism, and Silence (Part One)
July 8, 2019 • 35 MIN
Part one of a conversation with Ruben Habito, who is both a Zen roshi and a Catholic spiritual director.
Kathleen Deignan: Silence and Nature (Part Two)
June 24, 2019 • 42 MIN
This episode concludes our conversation with Sister Kathleen P. Deignan, C.N.D.
Kathleen Deignan: Silence and Nature (Part One)
June 13, 2019 • 37 MIN
Sr. Kathleen P. Deignan, C.N.D. is an Irish-American theologian, author, and sacred song writer.
Carrie Newcomer: Silence, Song, Blessing and Waiting (Part Two)
May 29, 2019 • 30 MIN
Our conversation with musician, songwriter/poet, and Quaker Carrie Newcomer concludes this week.
Carrie Newcomer: Silence, Song, Blessing and Waiting (Part One)
May 21, 2019 • 46 MIN
Acclaimed folk musician and educator Carrie Newcomer helps us to explore the relationship between silence and music.
James Finley: A Conversation on the Spirituality of Silence (Part Two)
May 13, 2019 • 30 MIN
A conversation to follow up on our previous episode, featuring the teaching wisdom of James Finley.
James Finley: Reflections on the Spirituality of Silence (Part One)
May 8, 2019 • 28 MIN
Contemplative author, teacher, retreat leader, and psychologist James Finley returns to Encountering Silence.
Therese Taylor-Stinson: Silence, Contemplation, and Justice (Part Two)
April 22, 2019 • 29 MIN
The conclusion of our two-part conversation with author and spiritual director Therese Taylor-Stinson.
Therese Taylor-Stinson: Silence, Contemplation, and Justice (Part One)
April 17, 2019 • 33 MIN
Therese Taylor-Stinson, the founder of the Spiritual Directors of Color Network, explores the intersection of contemplation and the struggle for justice.
Cynthia Bourgeault: The Heart of Silence (Part Two)
April 8, 2019 • 34 MIN
More of Cynthia Bourgeault's insight into silence as a deeper way of knowing.
Cynthia Bourgeault: The Heart of Silence (Part One)
April 3, 2019 • 34 MIN
Part one of our interview with noted contemplative author Cynthia Bourgeault.
Martin Laird: Silent Land, Luminous Ocean (Part Three)
March 28, 2019 • 41 MIN
Our conversation with contemplative author Martin Laird concludes with this episode.
Martin Laird: Silent Land, Luminous Ocean (Part Two)
March 19, 2019 • 43 MIN
Our conversation with contemplative author Martin Laird continues with this episode.
Martin Laird: Silent Land, Luminous Ocean (Part One)
March 14, 2019 • 42 MIN
Diving deep into silence with contemplative author Martin Laird. First of a three-part interview.
Jane Brox: The Social History of Silence
March 6, 2019 • 44 MIN
Jane Brox offers insights from her fascinating book on the social history of silence.
Mary Margaret Funk, OSB: Silence Matters, Part Two (Episode 53)
February 27, 2019 • 40 MIN
The conclusion of our conversation with Sr. Mary Margaret Funk.
Mary Margaret Funk, OSB: Silence Matters, Part One (Episode 52)
February 20, 2019 • 49 MIN
Benedictine Sister (and interfaith activist) Mary Margaret Funk joins us from her convent in Indiana.
Shirley Hershey Showalter: Simplicity and Silence, Part Two (Episode 51)
February 11, 2019 • 30 MIN
Part two of our conversation with "Blush" author Shirley Hershey Showalter.
Shirley Hershey Showalter: Simplicity and Silence, Part One (Episode 50)
February 6, 2019 • 31 MIN
Shirley Hershey Showalter invites us into the silence of a traditional Mennonite upbringing.
Celebrating Mary Oliver (Episode 49)
January 27, 2019 • 41 MIN
"Doesn't everything die at last, and too soon?" asks Mary Oliver, who recently died at the age of 83.
Andō: Silence in the Forest, Part Two (Episode 48)
January 23, 2019 • 36 MIN
The conclusion of our richly contemplative conversation with zen poet Andō.
Andō: Silence in the Forest, Part 1 (Episode 47)
January 14, 2019 • 44 MIN
Andō — lay monastic, zen poet, and contemplative — joins us for a conversation rich with silence.
Richard Rohr in Conversation with Cassidy Hall (Episode 46)
January 7, 2019 • 31 MIN
Richard Rohr sat down with Cassidy Hall in Chicago last month to record this informal conversation.
Auld Lang Silence (Episode 45)
December 31, 2018 • 34 MIN
Our final episode of 2018, a time to reflect on our conversation about silence thus far.
Br. Paul Quenon, OCSO: Silence in Chicago (Episode 44)
December 20, 2018 • 49 MIN
Trappist monk and poet Br. Paul Quenon, OCSO returns to Encountering Silence.
Jacqueline Bussie: Silence and Love without Limits (Episode 43)
December 14, 2018 • 47 MIN
Dr. Jacqueline Bussie is the author of Love Without Limits: Jesus' Radical Vision for Love with No Exceptions.
Rebecca Bratten Weiss: Silence, Feminism, and Literature (Episode 42)
December 6, 2018 • 48 MIN
Kevin and Cassidy speak with Rebecca Bratten Weiss at the Terra Incognita conference.
David Cole: Celtic Mysticism and Silence (Episode 41)
November 28, 2018 • 44 MIN
David Cole embraces silence from within the heart of Celtic spirituality.
Christine Valters Paintner: Silence, Art, and Contemplation (Episode 40)
November 13, 2018 • 43 MIN
Christine Valters Paintner explores silence, contemplation, creativity, and living as a monk in the real world.
Judith Valente: Silence, St. Benedict, and Writing (Episode 39)
November 6, 2018 • 49 MIN
A conversation with poet, journalist and Benedictine Oblate Judith Valente.
Helen Lees: Silence, Politics, and Education (Episode 38)
October 30, 2018 • 43 MIN
British writer and educator Dr. Helen E. Lees explores topics such as education, silence and art.
Allison M. Sullivan: Silence, Yoga, and Faith (Episode 37)
October 23, 2018 • 48 MIN
Allison M. Sullivan, author of "Rock Paper Scissors" explores the intersection of silence and faith with us.
Kathleen Norris, Part Two: Silence, Poetry, and Acedia (Episode 36)
October 15, 2018 • 33 MIN
In this episode we conclude our interview with poet and essayist Kathleen Norris.
Kathleen Norris, Part One: Silence, Poetry, and Acedia (Episode 35)
October 9, 2018 • 34 MIN
Cassidy Hall speaks with self-described "evangelist for poetry," Kathleen Norris .
Parker J. Palmer, Part 2: On the Brink of Silence (Episode 34)
October 1, 2018 • 38 MIN
The conclusion of our conversation with noted author and activist Parker J. Palmer.
Parker J. Palmer, Part 1: On the Brink of Silence (Episode 33)
September 24, 2018 • 42 MIN
Parker J. Palmer's lifetime of wisdom concerning silence and aging (part one of a two-part interview).
Paul Quenon, OCSO: Silence and Poetry at Gethsemani Abbey (Episode 32)
September 20, 2018 • 57 MIN
Cassidy Hall speaks with Trappist poet, photographer, and memoirist Br. Paul Quenon, OCSO.
Silence in the Summertime (Episode 31)
August 20, 2018 • 37 MIN
Summer brings its own challenges and opportunities to bear on the human need for silence.
Leah Weiss: Silence at Work (Episode 30)
August 6, 2018 • 39 MIN
Stanford University professor Leah Weiss speaks about mindfulness in the workplace.
James Finley: Silence and Vulnerability (Episode 29)
July 23, 2018 • 60 MIN
Cassidy Hall interviews author, retreat leader, and psychologist James Finley.
Paula Pryce: Silence, Bodily Knowing and Ritual (Episode 28)
July 9, 2018 • 53 MIN
Anthropologist Paula Pryce describes her ethnographic research into the Christian contemplative community.
Kenneth S. Leong: Silence, Christianity and Zen (Episode 27)
June 25, 2018 • 44 MIN
Kenneth Leong, reflects on how silence takes us beyond the limitations of doctrine, dogma, or religious culture.
Barbara A. Holmes: Silence as Unspeakable Joy (Episode 26)
June 14, 2018 • 49 MIN
A Conversation with Barbara A. Holmes, author of "Joy Unspeakable: Contemplative Practices of the Black Church."
Six Months of Encountering Silence! (Episode 25)
June 6, 2018 • 24 MIN
After six months, Cassidy, Kevin and Carl reflect on the lessons and insight this podcast has provided.
Mirabai Starr: Silence, Stillness, Passion, and Embodiment (Episode 24)
May 30, 2018 • 37 MIN
Mirabai Starr muses on the profound relationship between silence, stillness and mystical love.
Jessica Mesman Griffith: The Silence of Missing Voices (Episode 23)
May 24, 2018 • 58 MIN
Author Jessica Mesman Griffith talks about silence, creativity, fear, doubt, death, and missing voices.
Kurt Johnson: Silence, the Body, and Movement (Episode 22)
May 16, 2018 • 58 MIN
Kurt Johnson talks to us about silence, the human body, movement, exercise, wellness and performance.
Encountering Silence in Our Busy Lives (Episode 21)
May 9, 2018 • 30 MIN
Busy-ness seems to be a problem must working adults struggle with. How can silence help us?
Jim Forest: Silence and Peacemaking (Episode 20)
May 2, 2018 • 55 MIN
Jim Forest's humility and sincerity reveal much about listening, truly seeing, and deeply caring for each other.
Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM: Silence, Action, and Contemplation (Episode 19)
April 25, 2018 • 52 MIN
Richard Rohr talks with us about silence, spirituality, contemplation, action, and why discernment matters.
Silence and Poetry (Episode 18)
April 18, 2018 • 38 MIN
We love poetry — since poetry seems to quickly bring the attentive reader to the threshold of silence.
Notes on Silence (Episode 17)
April 12, 2018 • 38 MIN
Patrick Shen joins us again to discuss "Notes on Silence" which he co-wrote and co-edited with Cassidy Hall.
Silence and Mysticism (Episode 16)
April 4, 2018 • 58 MIN
Exploring the role that silence plays in mysticism, in the light of Carl's book "The Little Book of Christian Mysticism."
Br. Elias Marechal, OCSO: The Silence of a Trappist (Episode 15)
March 28, 2018 • 50 MIN
Meet Brother Elias Marechal — Trappist monk, contemplative, and the author of "Tears of an Innocent God."
Silence and Rhythm (Episode 14)
March 21, 2018 • 40 MIN
Cassidy, Kevin and Carl ponder the question of how silence impacts and informs the cadences of life.
Fr. James Martin, SJ: Silence as the Bridge to Christ, the Self and the “Other” (Episode 13)
March 7, 2018 • 64 MIN
New York Times bestselling author Fr. James Martin, SJ looks at silence in the light of Ignatian spirituality.
Silence as Refuge (Episode 12)
February 28, 2018 • 40 MIN
Kevin, Cassidy and Carl reflect on the gifts and the challenges that silence brings to the human need for refuge.
Fr. Stephanos Pedrano, OSB: Silence in the Cloister (Episode 11)
February 21, 2018 • 50 MIN
Cassidy Hall goes to the monastery to inverview Benedictine monk Fr. Stephanos Pedrano, OSB.
Valentines Day & Ash Wednesday — Silence & Paradox (Episode 10)
February 14, 2018 • 34 MIN
Ash Wednesday and Valentine's Day each offer their own doorway into the riches of silence.
Lerita Coleman Brown, PhD: Howard Thurman and the Inner Authority of Silence (Episode 9)
February 7, 2018 • 59 MIN
Professor Lerita Coleman Brown describes Howard Thurman's rich and deeply silent spirituality.
Silence in Conflict (Episode 8)
January 31, 2018 • 37 MIN
To be human is to sometimes be in conflict. Silence's relationship with conflict is multifaceted.
Patrick Shen: Creating in Silence (Episode 7)
January 24, 2018 • 42 MIN
Our first conversation with a special guest! Joining us is Patrick Shen, the director of "In Pursuit of Silence."
Our Silence Heroes (Episode 6)
January 17, 2018 • 41 MIN
Kevin, Cassidy and Carl talk about the people who have inspired us with their relationship to silence.
Encountering Silence in Relationships (Episode 5)
January 10, 2018 • 36 MIN
Unless you are an absolute hermit, other people factor in your life — and relationships can be noisy indeed.
Encountering Silence as Adults (Episode 4)
January 3, 2018 • 40 MIN
Carl, Cassidy & Kevin consider how our relationship to silence can evolve over time.
Encountering Silence During the Holidays (Episode 3)
December 22, 2017 • 28 MIN
The Holiday Season can be joyful and/or stressful—a time when silence remains as important as ever.
Encountering Silence In Adolescence (Episode 2)
December 20, 2017 • 36 MIN
We continue our conversation about silence by considering silence in the teen/young adult years.
Encountering Silence in Childhood (Episode 1)
December 13, 2017 • 36 MIN
In this episode we explore our first memories of "meeting" silence in childhood.
Pilot Episode: Meet the Hosts of Encountering Silence
December 6, 2017 • 33 MIN
Meet Kevin Johnson, Cassidy Hall, and Carl McColman. We are the hosts and co-creators of Encountering Silence.
“Coming Soon” Teaser Trailer
November 9, 2017 • 1 MIN
Coming Soon: A Podcast on All Things Silence.