A conversation with award-winning poet and children's author Nikki Grimes.

Encountering Silence

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

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

Amy Frykholm: Encountering the Wilderness of Silence

Interview with contemplative scholar Dr. Kevin Quashie (Brown University).

Kevin Quashie: The Aesthetics and Poesis of Silence

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

Maisie Sparks: Enjoying God in the Silence

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

Encountering a New Silence with Dr. Beverly Lanzetta

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

Sophfronia Scott: Silence, the Seeker, and the Monk

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

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

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

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

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).

Encountering Silence and Contemplating Now

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.

Silence in Sound: A Collection of Ambient Field Recordings

The conclusion of our conversation with Pastor Sarah Griffith Lund.

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

Pastor and mental health advocate Sarah Griffith Lund returns to Encountering Silence.

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

Our good friend Patrick Shen returns to tell us about his latest project, "The Dawn Chorus."

Patrick Shen: Silence and the Dawn Chorus

The conclusion of our conversation with writer Kaya Oakes.

Kaya Oakes, Silence, the Body, and Women Mystics (Part Two)

The first part of our two-part conversation with author Kaya Oakes.

Kaya Oakes, Silence, the Body, and Women Mystics (Part One)

Explore the beauty, importance, and vitality of silence, as we explore the spirituality, psychology, and sheer humanity of silence.

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