Encountering Silence

Latest Episodes:

Fr. James Martin, SJ: Silence as the Bridge to Christ, the Self and the “Other” (Episode 13) Mar 07, 2018

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New York Times bestselling author Fr. James Martin, SJ looks at silence in the light of Ignatian spirituality.

Silence as Refuge (Episode 12) Feb 28, 2018

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Kevin, Cassidy and Carl reflect on the gifts and the challenges that silence brings to the human need for refuge.

Fr. Stephanos Pedrano, OSB: Silence in the Cloister (Episode 11) Feb 21, 2018

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Cassidy Hall goes to the monastery to inverview Benedictine monk Fr. Stephanos Pedrano, OSB.

Valentines Day & Ash Wednesday — Silence & Paradox (Episode 10) Feb 14, 2018

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Ash Wednesday and Valentine's Day each offer their own doorway into the riches of silence.

Lerita Coleman Brown, PhD: Howard Thurman and the Inner Authority of Silence (Episode 9) Feb 07, 2018

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Professor Lerita Coleman Brown describes Howard Thurman's rich and deeply silent spirituality.

Silence in Conflict (Episode 8) Jan 31, 2018

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To be human is to sometimes be in conflict. Silence's relationship with conflict is multifaceted.

Patrick Shen: Creating in Silence (Episode 7) Jan 24, 2018

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Our first conversation with a special guest! Joining us is Patrick Shen, the director of "In Pursuit of Silence."

Our Silence Heroes (Episode 6) Jan 17, 2018

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Kevin, Cassidy and Carl talk about the people who have inspired us with their relationship to silence.

Encountering Silence in Relationships (Episode 5) Jan 10, 2018

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Unless you are an absolute hermit, other people factor in your life — and relationships can be noisy indeed.

Encountering Silence as Adults (Episode 4) Jan 03, 2018

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Carl, Cassidy & Kevin consider how our relationship to silence can evolve over time.