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| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 145 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Categories | Religion & SpiritualitySpirituality | ||||

A conversation with spiritual writer and teacher Marilyn McEntyre, author of books like "Caring for Words in a Culture of Lies."
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"
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I really enjoyed the episode where you talk with Rick Hanson about insights into the science of silence, particularly in light of his work as a psychologist and practicing Buddhist. I would highly recommend this podcast to anyone interested in exploring the beauty, importance, and vitality of silence, as we explore the spirituality, psychology, and sheer humanity of silence.
Really love the content and the depth of the conversations with insightful guests! 💛
About halfway through the episode I listened to was about 20 seconds of silence. That’s only 0.6%. Where can I find a podcast with at least two minutes of silence?
I came across this podcast while doing a search for contemplative content. This is the time of year where I intentionally let my mind take a back seat and allow myself more space to “encounter.” The conversations between the co-hosts are insightful and engaging - a nice mix of both head and heart. I also appreciate the plentiful show notes that are included with each episode.
This is a wonderful podcast on silence and contemplation. It has very wise and thought-provoking guests. Although the background of the hosts seems to be Catholic Christian, the podcast itself crosses boundaries of faith and denomination to explore the basic human need we all have (even if we ignore it) for silence to encounter something beyond ourselves. I am often disappointed, though, that the sound quality is so uneven. Listening to a recent interview with Cynthia Bourgeault, I could barely ... more
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