Encountering Silence

Cassidy Hall, Kevin Johnson, Carl McColman•podcasts.bcast.fm

Explore the beauty, importance, and vitality of silence, as we explore the spirituality, psychology, and sheer humanity of silence. Subscribe to the podcast through Amazon, Google, or your favorite podcast subscription site. If you enjoy the podcast, please share us with your friends — and please support us through Patreon.

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Episodes

Marilyn McEntyre: Silence, Words, and Telling the Truth

A conversation with spiritual writer and teacher Marilyn McEntyre, author of books like "Caring for Words in a Culture of Lies."

Apr 29, 2024•55 min

Ashe Van Steenwyk: Silence, Queer Spirituality, and the Prophetic Imagination

A conversation with Maki Ashe Van Steenwyk, author and excecutive director of the Minneapolis-based Center for the Prophetic Imagination.

Jan 16, 2024•57 min

Kaira Jewel Lingo: We Were Made for These Times

A conversation with Buddhist author and former nun Kaira Jewel Lingo.

Mar 06, 2023•57 min

Joy A. Schroeder: Encountering the Silenced Voices of Women Biblical Interpreters

A conversation with Dr. Joy Schroeder, co-author of "Voices Long Silenced"

Nov 16, 2022•55 min

Carmen Acevedo Butcher: Encountering Silence in the Presence of God

We speak with noted contemplative translator Carmen Acevedo Butcher on the occasion of her latest mystical translation: Brother Lawrence's "Practice of the Presence."

Aug 21, 2022•1 hr 34 min

Encountering Silence with Sister Joyce Rupp

A conversation with Servite Sister Joyce Rupp, author of many books including "Return to the Root: Reflections on the Inner Life."

Jun 03, 2022•1 hr 2 min

Sarah Lund: Silence in Teen and Child Mental Health

The Reverend Sarah Lund returns to Encountering Silence to share with us insights from her latest book, "Blessed Youth."

Apr 11, 2022•58 min

The Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis: Encountering Silence in Fierce Love

A conversation with noted author and activist Jacqui Lewis to celebrate the publication of "Fierce Love."

Nov 09, 2021•56 min

Nikki Grimes: Encountering Glory, and Silence, in the Margins

A conversation with award-winning poet and children's author Nikki Grimes.

Oct 14, 2021•1 hr

Amy Frykholm: Encountering the Wilderness of Silence

A conversation with contemplative author Dr. Amy Frykholm, whose books include "Wild Woman" and "Julian of Norwich: A Contemplative Biography."

Aug 26, 2021•55 min

Kevin Quashie: The Aesthetics and Poesis of Silence

Interview with contemplative scholar Dr. Kevin Quashie (Brown University).

Jul 12, 2021•1 hr 22 min

Maisie Sparks: Enjoying God in the Silence

A conversation with spiritual director and author Maisie Sparks (Holy Shakespeare, Christmas Quiet).

Jun 09, 2021•56 min

Encountering a New Silence with Dr. Beverly Lanzetta

A conversation with visionary contemplative author Dr. Beverly Lanzetta, author of "A New Silence."

May 05, 2021•50 min

Sophfronia Scott: Silence, the Seeker, and the Monk

Sophfronia Scott speaks to Encountering Silence about her latest book, in which she explores her interest in the Trappist monk Thomas Merton.

Apr 02, 2021•1 hr 2 min

Barbara Brown Taylor: Silence, Vulnerability, and Love (Part Two)

Part Two of Our Episode with New York Times bestselling author Barbara Brown Taylor, author of "When God is Silent" and many other books.

Mar 17, 2021•29 min

Barbara Brown Taylor: Silence, Vulnerability, and Love (Part One)

Part one of our two-part conversation with New York Times bestselling author Barbara Brown Taylor.

Mar 09, 2021•32 min

Encountering Silence and Contemplating Now

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).

Feb 25, 2021•45 min

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Encountering Silence

Episodes

Marilyn McEntyre: Silence, Words, and Telling the Truth

Ashe Van Steenwyk: Silence, Queer Spirituality, and the Prophetic Imagination

Kaira Jewel Lingo: We Were Made for These Times

Joy A. Schroeder: Encountering the Silenced Voices of Women Biblical Interpreters

Carmen Acevedo Butcher: Encountering Silence in the Presence of God

Encountering Silence with Sister Joyce Rupp

Sarah Lund: Silence in Teen and Child Mental Health

The Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis: Encountering Silence in Fierce Love

Nikki Grimes: Encountering Glory, and Silence, in the Margins

Amy Frykholm: Encountering the Wilderness of Silence

Kevin Quashie: The Aesthetics and Poesis of Silence

Maisie Sparks: Enjoying God in the Silence

Encountering a New Silence with Dr. Beverly Lanzetta

Sophfronia Scott: Silence, the Seeker, and the Monk

Barbara Brown Taylor: Silence, Vulnerability, and Love (Part Two)

Barbara Brown Taylor: Silence, Vulnerability, and Love (Part One)

Encountering Silence and Contemplating Now

Silence in Sound: A Collection of Ambient Field Recordings

Sarah Griffith Lund: Silence, Marriage and Mental Health (Part Two)

Sarah Griffith Lund: Silence, Marriage and Mental Heath (Part One)

Patrick Shen: Silence and the Dawn Chorus

Kaya Oakes, Silence, the Body, and Women Mystics (Part Two)

Kaya Oakes, Silence, the Body, and Women Mystics (Part One)

Zenju Earthlyn Manuel: Silence, Ritual, and the Earth (Part Two)

Zenju Earthlyn Manuel: Silence, Ritual, and the Earth (Part One)

Emilie Townes: Silence, Storytelling, and Womanist Thought (Part Two)

Emilie Townes: Silence, Storytelling, and Womanist Thought (Part One)

Marie Howe: Silence and the Depth of Poetry (Part Two)

Marie Howe: Silence and the Depth of Poetry (Part One)

Cynthia Bourgeault: Silence and the Imaginal Realm (Part Two)