
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

Sep 16, 2019 • 37min
Bushi Yamato Damashii: Silence and the Peaceful Samurai (Part One)
Bushi Yamato Damashii is the founder of Sangha Bodhi Christo (a Buddhist-Christian student and practice community), and directs the Thomasville Buddhist Center in Thomasville, NC.

Sep 9, 2019 • 40min
Unteachable Lessons: Encountering Silence in Wisdom That Can’t Be Taught
Kevin, Cassidy and Carl discuss Carl's latest book, "Unteachable Lessons."

Aug 26, 2019 • 32min
Philip Roderick: Encountering Silence in Quiet Gardens (Part Two)
Here is the second part of our conversation with Anglican priest Philip Roderick, founder and patron of the Quiet Garden Movement, of Contemplative Fire and of Hidden Houses of Prayer.

Aug 9, 2019 • 34min
Philip Roderick: Encountering Silence in Quiet Gardens (Part One)
Philip Roderick, a priest of the Church of England, is the founder and a patron of the Quiet Garden Movement, of Contemplative Fire and of Hidden Houses of Prayer.

Jul 22, 2019 • 34min
Ruben L. F. Habito: Christianity, Buddhism and Silence (Part Two)
Our conversation with Zen roshi and Catholic spiritual director Ruben L. F. Habito concludes.

Jul 8, 2019 • 35min
Ruben L. F. Habito: Christianity, Buddhism, and Silence (Part One)
Part one of a conversation with Ruben Habito, who is both a Zen roshi and a Catholic spiritual director.

Jun 24, 2019 • 43min
Kathleen Deignan: Silence and Nature (Part Two)
This episode concludes our conversation with Sister Kathleen P. Deignan, C.N.D.

Jun 13, 2019 • 38min
Kathleen Deignan: Silence and Nature (Part One)
Sr. Kathleen P. Deignan, C.N.D. is an Irish-American theologian, author, and sacred song writer.

May 29, 2019 • 31min
Carrie Newcomer: Silence, Song, Blessing and Waiting (Part Two)
Our conversation with musician, songwriter/poet, and Quaker Carrie Newcomer concludes this week.

May 21, 2019 • 46min
Carrie Newcomer: Silence, Song, Blessing and Waiting (Part One)
Acclaimed folk musician and educator Carrie Newcomer helps us to explore the relationship between silence and music.
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