A conversation with spiritual writer and teacher Marilyn McEntyre, author of books like "Caring for Words in a Culture of Lies."By Cassidy Hall, Kevin Johnson, Carl McColman

A conversation with Maki Ashe Van Steenwyk, author and excecutive director of the Minneapolis-based Center for the Prophetic Imagination.By Cassidy Hall, Kevin Johnson, Carl McColman

A conversation with Buddhist author and former nun Kaira Jewel Lingo.By Cassidy Hall, Kevin Johnson, Carl McColman

A conversation with Dr. Joy Schroeder, co-author of "Voices Long Silenced"By Cassidy Hall, Kevin Johnson, Carl McColman

We speak with noted contemplative translator Carmen Acevedo Butcher on the occasion of her latest mystical translation: Brother Lawrence's "Practice of the Presence."By Cassidy Hall, Kevin Johnson, Carl McColman

A conversation with Servite Sister Joyce Rupp, author of many books including "Return to the Root: Reflections on the Inner Life."By Cassidy Hall, Kevin Johnson, Carl McColman

The Reverend Sarah Lund returns to Encountering Silence to share with us insights from her latest book, "Blessed Youth."By Cassidy Hall, Kevin Johnson, Carl McColman

A conversation with noted author and activist Jacqui Lewis to celebrate the publication of "Fierce Love."By Cassidy Hall, Kevin Johnson, Carl McColman

A conversation with award-winning poet and children's author Nikki Grimes.By Cassidy Hall, Kevin Johnson, Carl McColman

A conversation with contemplative author Dr. Amy Frykholm, whose books include "Wild Woman" and "Julian of Norwich: A Contemplative Biography."By Cassidy Hall, Kevin Johnson, Carl McColman

Interview with contemplative scholar Dr. Kevin Quashie (Brown University).By Cassidy Hall, Kevin Johnson, Carl McColman

A conversation with spiritual director and author Maisie Sparks (Holy Shakespeare, Christmas Quiet).By Cassidy Hall, Kevin Johnson, Carl McColman

A conversation with visionary contemplative author Dr. Beverly Lanzetta, author of "A New Silence."By Cassidy Hall, Kevin Johnson, Carl McColman

Sophfronia Scott speaks to Encountering Silence about her latest book, in which she explores her interest in the Trappist monk Thomas Merton.By Cassidy Hall, Kevin Johnson, Carl McColman

Part Two of Our Episode with New York Times bestselling author Barbara Brown Taylor, author of "When God is Silent" and many other books.By Cassidy Hall, Kevin Johnson, Carl McColman

Part one of our two-part conversation with New York Times bestselling author Barbara Brown Taylor.By Cassidy Hall, Kevin Johnson, Carl McColman

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 Presby…

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.By Cassidy Hall, Kevin Johnson, Carl McColman

The conclusion of our conversation with Pastor Sarah Griffith Lund.By Cassidy Hall, Kevin Johnson, Carl McColman

Pastor and mental health advocate Sarah Griffith Lund returns to Encountering Silence.By Cassidy Hall, Kevin Johnson, Carl McColman

Our good friend Patrick Shen returns to tell us about his latest project, "The Dawn Chorus."By Cassidy Hall, Kevin Johnson, Carl McColman

The conclusion of our conversation with writer Kaya Oakes.By Cassidy Hall, Kevin Johnson, Carl McColman

The first part of our two-part conversation with author Kaya Oakes.By Cassidy Hall, Kevin Johnson, Carl McColman

The conclusion of our conversation with Zenju Earthlyn Manuel, Zen priest, author, and poet.By Cassidy Hall, Kevin Johnson, Carl McColman

Zenju Earthlyn Manuel, Zen priest, author, and poet, joins us for this first part of a two-part conversation.By Cassidy Hall, Kevin Johnson, Carl McColman