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
May 13, 2019 • 30min
James Finley: A Conversation on the Spirituality of Silence (Part Two)
A conversation to follow up on our previous episode, featuring the teaching wisdom of James Finley.
May 8, 2019 • 29min
James Finley: Reflections on the Spirituality of Silence (Part One)
Contemplative author, teacher, retreat leader, and psychologist James Finley returns to Encountering Silence.
Apr 22, 2019 • 30min
Therese Taylor-Stinson: Silence, Contemplation, and Justice (Part Two)
The conclusion of our two-part conversation with author and spiritual director Therese Taylor-Stinson.
Apr 17, 2019 • 34min
Therese Taylor-Stinson: Silence, Contemplation, and Justice (Part One)
Therese Taylor-Stinson, the founder of the Spiritual Directors of Color Network, explores the intersection of contemplation and the struggle for justice.
Apr 8, 2019 • 35min
Cynthia Bourgeault: The Heart of Silence (Part Two)
More of Cynthia Bourgeault's insight into silence as a deeper way of knowing.
Apr 3, 2019 • 35min
Cynthia Bourgeault: The Heart of Silence (Part One)
Part one of our interview with noted contemplative author Cynthia Bourgeault.
Mar 28, 2019 • 41min
Martin Laird: Silent Land, Luminous Ocean (Part Three)
Our conversation with contemplative author Martin Laird concludes with this episode.
Mar 19, 2019 • 44min
Martin Laird: Silent Land, Luminous Ocean (Part Two)
Our conversation with contemplative author Martin Laird continues with this episode.
Mar 14, 2019 • 43min
Martin Laird: Silent Land, Luminous Ocean (Part One)
Diving deep into silence with contemplative author Martin Laird. First of a three-part interview.
Mar 6, 2019 • 44min
Jane Brox: The Social History of Silence
Jane Brox offers insights from her fascinating book on the social history of silence.
