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
Feb 27, 2019 • 41min
Mary Margaret Funk, OSB: Silence Matters, Part Two (Episode 53)
The conclusion of our conversation with Sr. Mary Margaret Funk.
Feb 20, 2019 • 50min
Mary Margaret Funk, OSB: Silence Matters, Part One (Episode 52)
Benedictine Sister (and interfaith activist) Mary Margaret Funk joins us from her convent in Indiana.
Feb 11, 2019 • 30min
Shirley Hershey Showalter: Simplicity and Silence, Part Two (Episode 51)
Part two of our conversation with "Blush" author Shirley Hershey Showalter.
Feb 6, 2019 • 32min
Shirley Hershey Showalter: Simplicity and Silence, Part One (Episode 50)
Shirley Hershey Showalter invites us into the silence of a traditional Mennonite upbringing.
Jan 27, 2019 • 41min
Celebrating Mary Oliver (Episode 49)
"Doesn't everything die at last, and too soon?" asks Mary Oliver, who recently died at the age of 83.
Jan 23, 2019 • 36min
Andō: Silence in the Forest, Part Two (Episode 48)
The conclusion of our richly contemplative conversation with zen poet Andō.
Jan 14, 2019 • 45min
Andō: Silence in the Forest, Part 1 (Episode 47)
Andō — lay monastic, zen poet, and contemplative — joins us for a conversation rich with silence.
Jan 7, 2019 • 31min
Richard Rohr in Conversation with Cassidy Hall (Episode 46)
Richard Rohr sat down with Cassidy Hall in Chicago last month to record this informal conversation.
Dec 31, 2018 • 35min
Auld Lang Silence (Episode 45)
Our final episode of 2018, a time to reflect on our conversation about silence thus far.
Dec 20, 2018 • 49min
Br. Paul Quenon, OCSO: Silence in Chicago (Episode 44)
Trappist monk and poet Br. Paul Quenon, OCSO returns to Encountering Silence.
