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Encountering Silence

Religion & Spirituality Podcas

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.

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Stone Mountain, GA

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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.

Language:

English

Contact:

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Episodes
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Marilyn McEntyre: Silence, Words, and Telling the Truth

4/29/2024
A conversation with spiritual writer and teacher Marilyn McEntyre, author of books like "Caring for Words in a Culture of Lies."

Duration:00:55:06

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Ashe Van Steenwyk: Silence, Queer Spirituality, and the Prophetic Imagination

1/16/2024
A conversation with Maki Ashe Van Steenwyk, author and excecutive director of the Minneapolis-based Center for the Prophetic Imagination.

Duration:00:57:26

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Kaira Jewel Lingo: We Were Made for These Times

3/5/2023
A conversation with Buddhist author and former nun Kaira Jewel Lingo.

Duration:00:56:37

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Joy A. Schroeder: Encountering the Silenced Voices of Women Biblical Interpreters

11/16/2022
A conversation with Dr. Joy Schroeder, co-author of "Voices Long Silenced"

Duration:00:55:16

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Carmen Acevedo Butcher: Encountering Silence in the Presence of God

8/21/2022
We speak with noted contemplative translator Carmen Acevedo Butcher on the occasion of her latest mystical translation: Brother Lawrence's "Practice of the Presence."

Duration:01:33:49

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Encountering Silence with Sister Joyce Rupp

6/3/2022
A conversation with Servite Sister Joyce Rupp, author of many books including "Return to the Root: Reflections on the Inner Life."

Duration:01:02:10

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Sarah Lund: Silence in Teen and Child Mental Health

4/11/2022
The Reverend Sarah Lund returns to Encountering Silence to share with us insights from her latest book, "Blessed Youth."

Duration:00:58:22

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The Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis: Encountering Silence in Fierce Love

11/9/2021
A conversation with noted author and activist Jacqui Lewis to celebrate the publication of "Fierce Love."

Duration:00:55:46

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Nikki Grimes: Encountering Glory, and Silence, in the Margins

10/14/2021
A conversation with award-winning poet and children's author Nikki Grimes.

Duration:01:00:27

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Amy Frykholm: Encountering the Wilderness of Silence

8/26/2021
A conversation with contemplative author Dr. Amy Frykholm, whose books include "Wild Woman" and "Julian of Norwich: A Contemplative Biography."

Duration:00:54:47

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Kevin Quashie: The Aesthetics and Poesis of Silence

7/12/2021
Interview with contemplative scholar Dr. Kevin Quashie (Brown University).

Duration:01:21:33

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Maisie Sparks: Enjoying God in the Silence

6/9/2021
A conversation with spiritual director and author Maisie Sparks (Holy Shakespeare, Christmas Quiet).

Duration:00:55:54

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Encountering a New Silence with Dr. Beverly Lanzetta

5/5/2021
A conversation with visionary contemplative author Dr. Beverly Lanzetta, author of "A New Silence."

Duration:00:50:00

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Sophfronia Scott: Silence, the Seeker, and the Monk

4/2/2021
Sophfronia Scott speaks to Encountering Silence about her latest book, in which she explores her interest in the Trappist monk Thomas Merton.

Duration:01:01:37

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Barbara Brown Taylor: Silence, Vulnerability, and Love (Part Two)

3/16/2021
Part Two of Our Episode with New York Times bestselling author Barbara Brown Taylor, author of "When God is Silent" and many other books.

Duration:00:29:00

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Barbara Brown Taylor: Silence, Vulnerability, and Love (Part One)

3/9/2021
Part one of our two-part conversation with New York Times bestselling author Barbara Brown Taylor.

Duration:00:31:40

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Encountering Silence and Contemplating Now

2/25/2021
In today's episode of Encountering Silence, we visit co-host Cassidy Hall's new podcast, Contemplating Now: A Podcast Exploring the Intersection of Contemplation and Social Justice. Join us as we listen to wisdom from previous Encountering Silence guest, Therese Taylor-Stinson: spiritual director, author, and ordained deacon and elder in the Presbyterian Church (PCUSA).

Duration:00:44:35

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Silence in Sound: A Collection of Ambient Field Recordings

2/16/2021
A collection of ambient field recordings from birds to surf to wind. Listen to how subtle nature is, and listen for the silence in the sound.

Duration:00:34:30

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Sarah Griffith Lund: Silence, Marriage and Mental Health (Part Two)

2/3/2021
The conclusion of our conversation with Pastor Sarah Griffith Lund.

Duration:00:36:21

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Sarah Griffith Lund: Silence, Marriage and Mental Heath (Part One)

1/26/2021
Pastor and mental health advocate Sarah Griffith Lund returns to Encountering Silence.

Duration:00:40:53