
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

Jun 22, 2020 • 31min
Kaitlin Curtice: Silence, Faith, and Indigenous Culture (Part Two)
The conclusion of our interview with author Kaitlin B. Curtice.

Jun 16, 2020 • 30min
Kaitlin Curtice: Silence, Faith, and Indigenous Culture (Part One)
Kaitlin B. Curtice is the author of Native: Identity, Belonging, and Rediscovering God. Part 1 of a 2-part interview.

Jun 9, 2020 • 1h 14min
Lerita Coleman Brown, PhD: Silence, the Disinherited, and the Wisdom of Howard Thurman for Our Time
Dr. Lerita Coleman Brown returns to the podcast to share more wisdom about Howard Thurman.

Jun 1, 2020 • 29min
Kerry Connelly: Silence, Privilege, and Dismantling Racism (Part Two)
This episode continues our conversation with blogger/activist Kerry Connelly.

May 25, 2020 • 31min
Kerry Connelly: Silence, Privilege, and Dismantling Racism (Part One)
Author Kerry Connelly discusses the silence embedded in white privilege and systemic racism. First of two parts.

May 21, 2020 • 29min
Kathleen Norris: Silence, Acedia, and Pandemic (Part Two)
The conclusion of Kathleen Norris's second conversation with Encountering Silence.

May 11, 2020 • 35min
Kathleen Norris: Silence, Acedia, and Pandemic (Part One)
Our returning guest, Kathleen Norris, is an award-winning poet, writer, and author of numerous books.

Apr 22, 2020 • 42min
In Pursuit of Silence, Earth Day, and the Dawn Chorus (Episode 98)
Patrick Shen returns to the podcast to talk about Earth Day, filmaking, and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Apr 6, 2020 • 23min
Christine Valters Paintner: Wild Silence and the Cloister of the Earth (Part Two)
Our conversation with Christine Valters Paintner concludes with this episode.

Apr 3, 2020 • 32min
Christine Valters Paintner: Wild Silence and the Cloister of the Earth (Part One)
Christine Valters Paintner, abbess for Abbey of the Arts, returns to Encountering Silence.
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