Encountering Silence
Latest Episodes
Kevin Quashie: The Aesthetics and Poesis of Silence
Interview with contemplative scholar Dr. Kevin Quashie (Brown University).
Maisie Sparks: Enjoying God in the Silence
A conversation with spiritual director and author Maisie Sparks (Holy Shakespeare, Christmas Quiet).
Encountering a New Silence with Dr. Beverly Lanzetta
A conversation with visionary contemplative author Dr. Beverly Lanzetta, author of "A New Silence."
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.
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.
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.
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 list
Silence in Sound: A Collection of Ambient Field Recordings
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)
The conclusion of our conversation with Pastor Sarah Griffith Lund.
Sarah Griffith Lund: Silence, Marriage and Mental Heath (Part One)
Pastor and mental health advocate Sarah Griffith Lund returns to Encountering Silence.