Encountering Silence

Silence and Poetry (Episode 18) 18.04.2018 38:15 ↓

We love poetry — since poetry seems to quickly bring the attentive reader to the threshold of silence.

Notes on Silence (Episode 17) 12.04.2018 38:00 ↓

Patrick Shen joins us again to discuss "Notes on Silence" which he co-wrote and co-edited with Cassidy Hall.

Silence and Mysticism (Episode 16) 04.04.2018 58:20 ↓

Exploring the role that silence plays in mysticism, in the light of Carl's book "The Little Book of Christian Mysticism."

Br. Elias Marechal, OCSO: The Silence of a Trappist (Episode 15) 28.03.2018 50:35 ↓

Meet Brother Elias Marechal — Trappist monk, contemplative, and the author of "Tears of an Innocent God."

Silence and Rhythm (Episode 14) 21.03.2018 40:30 ↓

Cassidy, Kevin and Carl ponder the question of how silence impacts and informs the cadences of life.

Fr. James Martin, SJ: Silence as the Bridge to Christ, the Self and the “Other” (Episode 13) 07.03.2018 1:04:15 ↓

New York Times bestselling author Fr. James Martin, SJ looks at silence in the light of Ignatian spirituality.

Silence as Refuge (Episode 12) 28.02.2018 40:00 ↓

Kevin, Cassidy and Carl reflect on the gifts and the challenges that silence brings to the human need for refuge.

Fr. Stephanos Pedrano, OSB: Silence in the Cloister (Episode 11) 21.02.2018 50:00 ↓

Cassidy Hall goes to the monastery to inverview Benedictine monk Fr. Stephanos Pedrano, OSB.

Valentines Day & Ash Wednesday — Silence & Paradox (Episode 10) 14.02.2018 34:00 ↓

Ash Wednesday and Valentine's Day each offer their own doorway into the riches of silence.

Lerita Coleman Brown, PhD: Howard Thurman and the Inner Authority of Silence (Episode 9) 07.02.2018 59:00 ↓

Professor Lerita Coleman Brown describes Howard Thurman's rich and deeply silent spirituality.

Silence in Conflict (Episode 8) 31.01.2018 37:30 ↓

To be human is to sometimes be in conflict. Silence's relationship with conflict is multifaceted.

Patrick Shen: Creating in Silence (Episode 7) 24.01.2018 42:05 ↓

Our first conversation with a special guest! Joining us is Patrick Shen, the director of "In Pursuit of Silence."

Our Silence Heroes (Episode 6) 17.01.2018 41:10 ↓

Kevin, Cassidy and Carl talk about the people who have inspired us with their relationship to silence.

Encountering Silence in Relationships (Episode 5) 10.01.2018 36:00 ↓

Unless you are an absolute hermit, other people factor in your life — and relationships can be noisy indeed.

Encountering Silence as Adults (Episode 4) 03.01.2018 40:15 ↓

Carl, Cassidy & Kevin consider how our relationship to silence can evolve over time.

Encountering Silence During the Holidays (Episode 3) 22.12.2017 28:00 ↓

The Holiday Season can be joyful and/or stressful—a time when silence remains as important as ever.

Encountering Silence In Adolescence (Episode 2) 20.12.2017 36:00 ↓

We continue our conversation about silence by considering silence in the teen/young adult years.

Encountering Silence in Childhood (Episode 1) 13.12.2017 36:27 ↓

In this episode we explore our first memories of "meeting" silence in childhood.

Pilot Episode: Meet the Hosts of Encountering Silence 06.12.2017 33:32 ↓

Meet Kevin Johnson, Cassidy Hall, and Carl McColman. We are the hosts and co-creators of Encountering Silence.

“Coming Soon” Teaser Trailer 09.11.2017 1:24 ↓

Coming Soon: A Podcast on All Things Silence.