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

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

Cynthia Bourgeault returns to Encountering Silence to discuss her new book, Eye of the Heart. Part one of a two-part interview.

Oct 13, 2020•45 min

Rick Hanson: Silence, Buddhism and the Brain

A conversation with New York Times bestselling author Rick Hanson, PhD.

Oct 06, 2020•50 min

Jim Forest: Silence, Protest, and Radical Love (Part Two)

We conclude our conversation with returning guest, author/biographer/peacemaker Jim Forest.

Sep 29, 2020•32 min

Jim Forest: Silence, Protest, and Radical Love (Part One)

Part 1 of our conversation with returning guest Jim Forest: noted author, biographer, peacemaker, and friend.

Sep 22, 2020•37 min

Paul Quenon, OCSO: Silence, Poetry and Monastic Wisdom (Part Two)

Brother Paul Quenon, OCSO, concludes his conversation with us recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sep 15, 2020•27 min

Paul Quenon, OCSO: Silence, Poetry and Monastic Wisdom (Part One)

Br. Paul Quenon, OCSO, Trappist monk, poet, and photographerm, returns to share his humble, joyful wisdom.

Sep 09, 2020•31 min

Dr. Leah Gunning Francis: Silence, Ferguson, and Faith (Part Two)

Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Leah Gunning Francis.

Aug 18, 2020•35 min

Dr. Leah Gunning Francis: Silence, Ferguson, and Faith (Part One)

Part one of our conversation with Dr. Leah Gunning Francis, author of "Ferguson and Faith."

Aug 03, 2020•33 min

Sarah Lund: Silence and Mental Health in the Church (Part Two)

The conclusion of our interview with Dr. Sarah Lund.

Jul 20, 2020•30 min

Sarah Lund: Silence and Mental Illness in the Church (Part One)

Sarah Griffith Lund shares her expertise on mental health issues concerning the clergy. First of two parts.

Jul 06, 2020•33 min

Kaitlin Curtice: Silence, Faith, and Indigenous Culture (Part Two)

The conclusion of our interview with author Kaitlin B. Curtice.

Jun 22, 2020•31 min

Kaitlin Curtice: Silence, Faith, and Indigenous Culture (Part One)

Kaitlin B. Curtice is the author of Native: Identity, Belonging, and Rediscovering God. Part 1 of a 2-part interview.

Jun 16, 2020•30 min

Lerita Coleman Brown, PhD: Silence, the Disinherited, and the Wisdom of Howard Thurman for Our Time

Dr. Lerita Coleman Brown returns to the podcast to share more wisdom about Howard Thurman.

Jun 09, 2020•1 hr 14 min

Kerry Connelly: Silence, Privilege, and Dismantling Racism (Part Two)

This episode continues our conversation with blogger/activist Kerry Connelly.

Jun 01, 2020•29 min

Kerry Connelly: Silence, Privilege, and Dismantling Racism (Part One)

Author Kerry Connelly discusses the silence embedded in white privilege and systemic racism. First of two parts.

May 25, 2020•31 min

Kathleen Norris: Silence, Acedia, and Pandemic (Part Two)

The conclusion of Kathleen Norris's second conversation with Encountering Silence.

May 21, 2020•29 min

Kathleen Norris: Silence, Acedia, and Pandemic (Part One)

Our returning guest, Kathleen Norris, is an award-winning poet, writer, and author of numerous books.

May 11, 2020•35 min

In Pursuit of Silence, Earth Day, and the Dawn Chorus (Episode 98)

Patrick Shen returns to the podcast to talk about Earth Day, filmaking, and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Apr 22, 2020•42 min

Christine Valters Paintner: Wild Silence and the Cloister of the Earth (Part Two)

Our conversation with Christine Valters Paintner concludes with this episode.

Apr 06, 2020•23 min

Christine Valters Paintner: Wild Silence and the Cloister of the Earth (Part One)

Christine Valters Paintner, abbess for Abbey of the Arts, returns to Encountering Silence.

Apr 03, 2020•32 min

Encountering Silence in Times of Crisis

This week's episode features just Cassidy, Kevin and Carl, reflecting on this extraordinary moment we find ourselves in.

Mar 25, 2020•39 min

Pádraig Ó Tuama: Silence, Poetry, and Conflict Resolution (Part Two)

The conclusion of our conversation with poet and theologian Pádraig Ó Tuama.

Mar 18, 2020•34 min

Pádraig Ó Tuama: Silence, Poetry, and Conflict Resolution (Part One)

Pádraig Ó Tuama is a poet, theologian, and conflict mediator, who brings interests in language, violence and religion to his work.

Mar 05, 2020•33 min

Therese Schroeder-Sheker: Silence, Music, and Death (Part Two)

The conclusion of our conversation with harpist and thanatologist Therese Schroeder-Sheker.

Feb 25, 2020•29 min

Therese Schroeder-Sheker: Silence, Music, and Death (Part One)

The first part of our deeply contemplative conversation with harpist and thanatologist Therese Schroeder-Sheker.

Feb 18, 2020•49 min

Dr. Robert J. Wicks: The Tao of Ordinary Silence (Part Two)

The conclusion of our conversation with Dr. Robert J. Wicks.

Feb 12, 2020•23 min

Dr. Robert J. Wicks: The Tao of Ordinary Silence (Part One)

The first part of our conversation with author Robert J. Wicks.

Feb 06, 2020•33 min

J. Brent Bill: Beauty, Truth, Life, and Love — and Holy Silence (Part Two)

Cassidy's conversation with Quaker author Brent Bill concludes.

Jan 28, 2020•30 min

J. Brent Bill: Beauty, Truth, Life, Love — and Holy Silence (Part One)

Quaker author J. Brent Bill joins us for a conversation about silence and other essential elements of life.

Jan 20, 2020•34 min

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

Our conversation with Dr. Robyn Henderson-Espinoza, the author of Activist Theology, concludes this week.

Dec 17, 2019•23 min

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