Encountering Silence

Ruben L. F. Habito: Christianity, Buddhism, and Silence (Part One) 08.07.2019 35:11 ↓

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

Kathleen Deignan: Silence and Nature (Part Two) 24.06.2019 42:42 ↓

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

Kathleen Deignan: Silence and Nature (Part One) 13.06.2019 37:44 ↓

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

Carrie Newcomer: Silence, Song, Blessing and Waiting (Part Two) 29.05.2019 30:30 ↓

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

Carrie Newcomer: Silence, Song, Blessing and Waiting (Part One) 21.05.2019 46:10 ↓

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

James Finley: A Conversation on the Spirituality of Silence (Part Two) 13.05.2019 30:10 ↓

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

James Finley: Reflections on the Spirituality of Silence (Part One) 08.05.2019 28:54 ↓

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

Therese Taylor-Stinson: Silence, Contemplation, and Justice (Part Two) 22.04.2019 29:50 ↓

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

Therese Taylor-Stinson: Silence, Contemplation, and Justice (Part One) 17.04.2019 33:58 ↓

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

Cynthia Bourgeault: The Heart of Silence (Part Two) 08.04.2019 34:36 ↓

More of Cynthia Bourgeault's insight into silence as a deeper way of knowing.

Cynthia Bourgeault: The Heart of Silence (Part One) 03.04.2019 34:55 ↓

Part one of our interview with noted contemplative author Cynthia Bourgeault.

Martin Laird: Silent Land, Luminous Ocean (Part Three) 28.03.2019 41:09 ↓

Our conversation with contemplative author Martin Laird concludes with this episode.

Martin Laird: Silent Land, Luminous Ocean (Part Two) 19.03.2019 43:42 ↓

Our conversation with contemplative author Martin Laird continues with this episode.

Martin Laird: Silent Land, Luminous Ocean (Part One) 14.03.2019 42:36 ↓

Diving deep into silence with contemplative author Martin Laird. First of a three-part interview.

Jane Brox: The Social History of Silence 06.03.2019 44:10 ↓

Jane Brox offers insights from her fascinating book on the social history of silence.

Mary Margaret Funk, OSB: Silence Matters, Part Two (Episode 53) 27.02.2019 40:41 ↓

The conclusion of our conversation with Sr. Mary Margaret Funk.

Mary Margaret Funk, OSB: Silence Matters, Part One (Episode 52) 20.02.2019 49:41 ↓

Benedictine Sister (and interfaith activist) Mary Margaret Funk joins us from her convent in Indiana.

Shirley Hershey Showalter: Simplicity and Silence, Part Two (Episode 51) 11.02.2019 30:17 ↓

Part two of our conversation with "Blush" author Shirley Hershey Showalter.

Shirley Hershey Showalter: Simplicity and Silence, Part One (Episode 50) 06.02.2019 31:49 ↓

Shirley Hershey Showalter invites us into the silence of a traditional Mennonite upbringing.

Celebrating Mary Oliver (Episode 49) 27.01.2019 41:24 ↓

"Doesn't everything die at last, and too soon?" asks Mary Oliver, who recently died at the age of 83.

Andō: Silence in the Forest, Part Two (Episode 48) 23.01.2019 36:05 ↓

The conclusion of our richly contemplative conversation with zen poet Andō.

Andō: Silence in the Forest, Part 1 (Episode 47) 14.01.2019 44:39 ↓

Andō — lay monastic, zen poet, and contemplative — joins us for a conversation rich with silence.

Richard Rohr in Conversation with Cassidy Hall (Episode 46) 07.01.2019 31:00 ↓

Richard Rohr sat down with Cassidy Hall in Chicago last month to record this informal conversation.

Auld Lang Silence (Episode 45) 31.12.2018 34:49 ↓

Our final episode of 2018, a time to reflect on our conversation about silence thus far.

Br. Paul Quenon, OCSO: Silence in Chicago (Episode 44) 20.12.2018 49:20 ↓

Trappist monk and poet Br. Paul Quenon, OCSO returns to Encountering Silence.