
Encountering Silence
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.
Latest episodes

Mar 7, 2018 • 1h 4min
Fr. James Martin, SJ: Silence as the Bridge to Christ, the Self and the “Other” (Episode 13)
New York Times bestselling author Fr. James Martin, SJ looks at silence in the light of Ignatian spirituality.

Feb 28, 2018 • 40min
Silence as Refuge (Episode 12)
Kevin, Cassidy and Carl reflect on the gifts and the challenges that silence brings to the human need for refuge.

Feb 21, 2018 • 50min
Fr. Stephanos Pedrano, OSB: Silence in the Cloister (Episode 11)
Cassidy Hall goes to the monastery to inverview Benedictine monk Fr. Stephanos Pedrano, OSB.

Feb 14, 2018 • 34min
Valentines Day & Ash Wednesday — Silence & Paradox (Episode 10)
Ash Wednesday and Valentine's Day each offer their own doorway into the riches of silence.

Feb 7, 2018 • 59min
Lerita Coleman Brown, PhD: Howard Thurman and the Inner Authority of Silence (Episode 9)
Professor Lerita Coleman Brown describes Howard Thurman's rich and deeply silent spirituality.

Jan 31, 2018 • 38min
Silence in Conflict (Episode 8)
To be human is to sometimes be in conflict. Silence's relationship with conflict is multifaceted.

Jan 24, 2018 • 42min
Patrick Shen: Creating in Silence (Episode 7)
Our first conversation with a special guest! Joining us is Patrick Shen, the director of "In Pursuit of Silence."

Jan 17, 2018 • 41min
Our Silence Heroes (Episode 6)
Kevin, Cassidy and Carl talk about the people who have inspired us with their relationship to silence.

Jan 10, 2018 • 36min
Encountering Silence in Relationships (Episode 5)
Unless you are an absolute hermit, other people factor in your life — and relationships can be noisy indeed.

Jan 3, 2018 • 40min
Encountering Silence as Adults (Episode 4)
Carl, Cassidy & Kevin consider how our relationship to silence can evolve over time.