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

Dr. Robyn Henderson-Espinoza: Silence and Activist Theology (Part One)

Dr. Robyn Henderson-Espinoza, the author of Activist Theology, joins our conversation this week.

Dec 11, 2019•27 min

Happy Birthday, Encountering Silence

This week marks the two-year anniversary of our first episode. Join us as we celebrate!

Dec 04, 2019•33 min

An Orientation to Silence

If you are new to the idea of intentional silence, where do you begin? Here are our thoughts on this topic.

Nov 27, 2019•29 min

Walter Brueggemann: Silence and the Prophetic Imagination (Part Two)

The conclusion of our conversation with the Rev. Dr. Walter Brueggemann.

Nov 11, 2019•27 min

Walter Brueggemann: Silence and the Prophetic Imagination (Part One)

The Rev. Dr. Walter Brueggemann is widely regarded as one of the world's leading Christian interpreters of the Old Testament.

Nov 04, 2019•28 min

Adam Bucko: Silence, Sacred Activism, and the Spiritual Imagination (Part Two)

Our conversation with the Rev. Adam Bucko concludes in this second part of a two-part interview.

Oct 29, 2019•32 min

Adam Bucko: Silence, Sacred Activism, and the Spiritual Imagination (Part One)

Fr. Adam Bucko directs the Center for the Spiritual Imagination at the Episcopal Cathedral of the Incarnation in Garden City, NY.

Oct 22, 2019•36 min

Silence and the Wisdom of Henri Nouwen: A Conversation With Gabrielle Earnshaw (Part 2)

The conclusion of our conversation continues with historian/archivist Gabrielle Earnshaw.

Oct 15, 2019•33 min

Silence and the Wisdom of Henri Nouwen: A Conversation with Gabrielle Earnshaw (Part 1)

Gabrielle Earnshaw is the founding archivist of the Henri Nouwen Archives in Toronto, Canada.

Oct 07, 2019•37 min

Bushi Yamato Damashii: Silence and the Peaceful Samurai (Part Two)

Bushi Yamato Damashii returns for the second part of this two part interview.

Sep 30, 2019•35 min

Bushi Yamato Damashii: Silence and the Peaceful Samurai (Part One)

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.

Sep 16, 2019•37 min

Unteachable Lessons: Encountering Silence in Wisdom That Can’t Be Taught

Kevin, Cassidy and Carl discuss Carl's latest book, "Unteachable Lessons."

Sep 09, 2019•40 min

Philip Roderick: Encountering Silence in Quiet Gardens (Part Two)

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.

Aug 26, 2019•32 min

Philip Roderick: Encountering Silence in Quiet Gardens (Part One)

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.

Aug 09, 2019•34 min

Ruben L. F. Habito: Christianity, Buddhism and Silence (Part Two)

Our conversation with Zen roshi and Catholic spiritual director Ruben L. F. Habito concludes.

Jul 22, 2019•34 min

Ruben L. F. Habito: Christianity, Buddhism, and Silence (Part One)

Part one of a conversation with Ruben Habito, who is both a Zen roshi and a Catholic spiritual director.

Jul 08, 2019•35 min

Kathleen Deignan: Silence and Nature (Part Two)

This episode concludes our conversation with Sister Kathleen P. Deignan, C.N.D.

Jun 24, 2019•43 min

Kathleen Deignan: Silence and Nature (Part One)

Sr. Kathleen P. Deignan, C.N.D. is an Irish-American theologian, author, and sacred song writer.

Jun 13, 2019•38 min

Carrie Newcomer: Silence, Song, Blessing and Waiting (Part Two)

Our conversation with musician, songwriter/poet, and Quaker Carrie Newcomer concludes this week.

May 29, 2019•31 min

Carrie Newcomer: Silence, Song, Blessing and Waiting (Part One)

Acclaimed folk musician and educator Carrie Newcomer helps us to explore the relationship between silence and music.

May 21, 2019•46 min

James Finley: A Conversation on the Spirituality of Silence (Part Two)

A conversation to follow up on our previous episode, featuring the teaching wisdom of James Finley.

May 13, 2019•30 min

James Finley: Reflections on the Spirituality of Silence (Part One)

Contemplative author, teacher, retreat leader, and psychologist James Finley returns to Encountering Silence.

May 08, 2019•29 min

Therese Taylor-Stinson: Silence, Contemplation, and Justice (Part Two)

The conclusion of our two-part conversation with author and spiritual director Therese Taylor-Stinson.

Apr 22, 2019•30 min

Therese Taylor-Stinson: Silence, Contemplation, and Justice (Part One)

Therese Taylor-Stinson, the founder of the Spiritual Directors of Color Network, explores the intersection of contemplation and the struggle for justice.

Apr 17, 2019•34 min