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Marilyn McEntyre: Silence, Words, and Telling the Truth
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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
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Ashe Van Steenwyk: Silence, Queer Spirituality, and the Prophetic Imagination
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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
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Kaira Jewel Lingo: We Were Made for These Times
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A conversation with Buddhist author and former nun Kaira Jewel Lingo.By Cassidy Hall, Kevin Johnson, Carl McColman
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Joy A. Schroeder: Encountering the Silenced Voices of Women Biblical Interpreters
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A conversation with Dr. Joy Schroeder, co-author of "Voices Long Silenced"By Cassidy Hall, Kevin Johnson, Carl McColman
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Carmen Acevedo Butcher: Encountering Silence in the Presence of God
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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
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Encountering Silence with Sister Joyce Rupp
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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
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Sarah Lund: Silence in Teen and Child Mental Health
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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
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The Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis: Encountering Silence in Fierce Love
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A conversation with noted author and activist Jacqui Lewis to celebrate the publication of "Fierce Love."By Cassidy Hall, Kevin Johnson, Carl McColman
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Nikki Grimes: Encountering Glory, and Silence, in the Margins
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A conversation with award-winning poet and children's author Nikki Grimes.By Cassidy Hall, Kevin Johnson, Carl McColman
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Amy Frykholm: Encountering the Wilderness of Silence
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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
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Kevin Quashie: The Aesthetics and Poesis of Silence
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Interview with contemplative scholar Dr. Kevin Quashie (Brown University).By Cassidy Hall, Kevin Johnson, Carl McColman
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Maisie Sparks: Enjoying God in the Silence
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A conversation with spiritual director and author Maisie Sparks (Holy Shakespeare, Christmas Quiet).By Cassidy Hall, Kevin Johnson, Carl McColman
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Encountering a New Silence with Dr. Beverly Lanzetta
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A conversation with visionary contemplative author Dr. Beverly Lanzetta, author of "A New Silence."By Cassidy Hall, Kevin Johnson, Carl McColman
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Sophfronia Scott: Silence, the Seeker, and the Monk
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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
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Barbara Brown Taylor: Silence, Vulnerability, and Love (Part Two)
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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
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Barbara Brown Taylor: Silence, Vulnerability, and Love (Part One)
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Part one of our two-part conversation with New York Times bestselling author Barbara Brown Taylor.By Cassidy Hall, Kevin Johnson, Carl McColman
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Encountering Silence and Contemplating Now
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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…
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Silence in Sound: A Collection of Ambient Field Recordings
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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
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Sarah Griffith Lund: Silence, Marriage and Mental Health (Part Two)
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The conclusion of our conversation with Pastor Sarah Griffith Lund.By Cassidy Hall, Kevin Johnson, Carl McColman
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Sarah Griffith Lund: Silence, Marriage and Mental Heath (Part One)
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Pastor and mental health advocate Sarah Griffith Lund returns to Encountering Silence.By Cassidy Hall, Kevin Johnson, Carl McColman
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Patrick Shen: Silence and the Dawn Chorus
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Our good friend Patrick Shen returns to tell us about his latest project, "The Dawn Chorus."By Cassidy Hall, Kevin Johnson, Carl McColman
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Kaya Oakes, Silence, the Body, and Women Mystics (Part Two)
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The conclusion of our conversation with writer Kaya Oakes.By Cassidy Hall, Kevin Johnson, Carl McColman
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Kaya Oakes, Silence, the Body, and Women Mystics (Part One)
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The first part of our two-part conversation with author Kaya Oakes.By Cassidy Hall, Kevin Johnson, Carl McColman
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Zenju Earthlyn Manuel: Silence, Ritual, and the Earth (Part Two)
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The conclusion of our conversation with Zenju Earthlyn Manuel, Zen priest, author, and poet.By Cassidy Hall, Kevin Johnson, Carl McColman
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Zenju Earthlyn Manuel: Silence, Ritual, and the Earth (Part One)
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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
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