Episodes
A conversation with spiritual writer and teacher Marilyn McEntyre, author of books like "Caring for Words in a Culture of Lies."
Published 04/29/24
Published 04/29/24
A conversation with Maki Ashe Van Steenwyk, author and excecutive director of the Minneapolis-based Center for the Prophetic Imagination.
Published 01/16/24
A conversation with Buddhist author and former nun Kaira Jewel Lingo.
Published 03/06/23
A conversation with Dr. Joy Schroeder, co-author of "Voices Long Silenced"
Published 11/16/22
We speak with noted contemplative translator Carmen Acevedo Butcher on the occasion of her latest mystical translation: Brother Lawrence's "Practice of the Presence."
Published 08/21/22
A conversation with Servite Sister Joyce Rupp, author of many books including "Return to the Root: Reflections on the Inner Life."
Published 06/03/22
The Reverend Sarah Lund returns to Encountering Silence to share with us insights from her latest book, "Blessed Youth."
Published 04/11/22
A conversation with noted author and activist Jacqui Lewis to celebrate the publication of "Fierce Love."
Published 11/09/21
A conversation with award-winning poet and children's author Nikki Grimes.
Published 10/14/21
A conversation with contemplative author Dr. Amy Frykholm, whose books include "Wild Woman" and "Julian of Norwich: A Contemplative Biography."
Published 08/26/21
Interview with contemplative scholar Dr. Kevin Quashie (Brown University).
Published 07/12/21
A conversation with spiritual director and author Maisie Sparks (Holy Shakespeare, Christmas Quiet).
Published 06/09/21
A conversation with visionary contemplative author Dr. Beverly Lanzetta, author of "A New Silence."
Published 05/05/21
Sophfronia Scott speaks to Encountering Silence about her latest book, in which she explores her interest in the Trappist monk Thomas Merton.
Published 04/02/21
Part Two of Our Episode with New York Times bestselling author Barbara Brown Taylor, author of "When God is Silent" and many other books.
Published 03/17/21
Part one of our two-part conversation with New York Times bestselling author Barbara Brown Taylor.
Published 03/09/21
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).
Published 02/25/21
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.
Published 02/16/21
The conclusion of our conversation with Pastor Sarah Griffith Lund.
Published 02/03/21
Pastor and mental health advocate Sarah Griffith Lund returns to Encountering Silence.
Published 01/26/21
Our good friend Patrick Shen returns to tell us about his latest project, "The Dawn Chorus."
Published 01/12/21
The conclusion of our conversation with writer Kaya Oakes.
Published 01/05/21
The first part of our two-part conversation with author Kaya Oakes.
Published 12/29/20
The conclusion of our conversation with Zenju Earthlyn Manuel, Zen priest, author, and poet.
Published 12/08/20