Encountering Silence

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

A conversation with Buddhist author and former nun Kaira Jewel Lingo.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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).

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.

The conclusion of our conversation with Pastor Sarah Griffith Lund.

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

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