<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Carl McColman: Podcast Episodes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here are episodes from the Encountering Silence Podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.carlmccolman.net/s/podcast-episodes</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Nrmr!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdf009f98-4e75-4353-8ba4-16d3a165b711_718x718.png</url><title>Carl McColman: Podcast Episodes</title><link>https://www.carlmccolman.net/s/podcast-episodes</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 20:32:07 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.carlmccolman.net/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[Carl McColman]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[carlmccolman@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[carlmccolman@substack.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[Carl McColman]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[Carl McColman]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[carlmccolman@substack.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[carlmccolman@substack.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[Carl McColman]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[Marilyn McEntyre: Silence, Words, and Telling the Truth]]></title><description><![CDATA[A conversation with spiritual writer and teacher Marilyn McEntyre, author of books like "Caring for Words in a Culture of Lies."]]></description><link>https://www.carlmccolman.net/p/marilyn-mcentyre-silence-words-and-784</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.carlmccolman.net/p/marilyn-mcentyre-silence-words-and-784</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Carl McColman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 23:25:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/197895944/2bc1d23e9f2057da2560ca046ae97b94.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A conversation with spiritual writer and teacher Marilyn McEntyre, author of books like "Caring for Words in a Culture of Lies."</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ashe Van Steenwyk: Silence, Queer Spirituality, and the Prophetic Imagination]]></title><description><![CDATA[A conversation with Maki Ashe Van Steenwyk, author and excecutive director of the Minneapolis-based Center for the Prophetic Imagination.]]></description><link>https://www.carlmccolman.net/p/ashe-van-steenwyk-silence-queer-spirituality-f6c</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.carlmccolman.net/p/ashe-van-steenwyk-silence-queer-spirituality-f6c</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Carl McColman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jan 2024 17:42:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/197895945/f65d16e964665205d7867ea5c8928929.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A conversation with Maki Ashe Van Steenwyk, author and excecutive director of the Minneapolis-based Center for the Prophetic Imagination.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kaira Jewel Lingo: We Were Made for These Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[A conversation with Buddhist author and former nun Kaira Jewel Lingo.]]></description><link>https://www.carlmccolman.net/p/kaira-jewel-lingo-we-were-made-for-7c7</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.carlmccolman.net/p/kaira-jewel-lingo-we-were-made-for-7c7</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Carl McColman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 06 Mar 2023 03:33:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/197895946/d223345671fa32014ceab7feb352904f.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A conversation with Buddhist author and former nun Kaira Jewel Lingo.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joy A. Schroeder: Encountering the Silenced Voices of Women Biblical Interpreters]]></title><description><![CDATA[A conversation with Dr.]]></description><link>https://www.carlmccolman.net/p/joy-a-schroeder-encountering-the-98c</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.carlmccolman.net/p/joy-a-schroeder-encountering-the-98c</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Carl McColman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2022 22:07:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/197895947/7a84367f319d0058b36b8f942ffdc349.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A conversation with Dr. Joy Schroeder, co-author of "Voices Long Silenced"</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carmen Acevedo Butcher: Encountering Silence in the Presence of God]]></title><description><![CDATA[We speak with noted contemplative translator Carmen Acevedo Butcher on the occasion of her latest mystical translation: Brother Lawrence's "Practice of the Presence."]]></description><link>https://www.carlmccolman.net/p/carmen-acevedo-butcher-encountering-644</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.carlmccolman.net/p/carmen-acevedo-butcher-encountering-644</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Carl McColman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 21 Aug 2022 15:33:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/197895948/bd97bc5aff56f2b189bd93b260fd3d0f.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We speak with noted contemplative translator Carmen Acevedo Butcher on the occasion of her latest mystical translation: Brother Lawrence's "Practice of the Presence."</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Encountering Silence with Sister Joyce Rupp]]></title><description><![CDATA[A conversation with Servite Sister Joyce Rupp, author of many books including "Return to the Root: Reflections on the Inner Life."]]></description><link>https://www.carlmccolman.net/p/encountering-silence-with-sister-a86</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.carlmccolman.net/p/encountering-silence-with-sister-a86</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Carl McColman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2022 20:32:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/197895949/fabd8299b45a852c228dd349b095f166.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A conversation with Servite Sister Joyce Rupp, author of many books including "Return to the Root: Reflections on the Inner Life."</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sarah Lund: Silence in Teen and Child Mental Health]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Reverend Sarah Lund returns to Encountering Silence to share with us insights from her latest book, "Blessed Youth."]]></description><link>https://www.carlmccolman.net/p/sarah-lund-silence-in-teen-and-child-dda</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.carlmccolman.net/p/sarah-lund-silence-in-teen-and-child-dda</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Carl McColman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2022 13:29:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/197895950/17d76aff488fe151fc9d53a7da9eb6d5.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Reverend Sarah Lund returns to Encountering Silence to share with us insights from her latest book, "Blessed Youth."</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis: Encountering Silence in Fierce Love]]></title><description><![CDATA[A conversation with noted author and activist Jacqui Lewis to celebrate the publication of "Fierce Love."]]></description><link>https://www.carlmccolman.net/p/the-rev-dr-jacqui-lewis-encountering-a95</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.carlmccolman.net/p/the-rev-dr-jacqui-lewis-encountering-a95</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Carl McColman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 09 Nov 2021 10:29:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/197895951/bb4c0879da87a86a8be7050725d8b44c.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A conversation with noted author and activist Jacqui Lewis to celebrate the publication of "Fierce Love."</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nikki Grimes: Encountering Glory, and Silence, in the Margins]]></title><description><![CDATA[A conversation with award-winning poet and children's author Nikki Grimes.]]></description><link>https://www.carlmccolman.net/p/nikki-grimes-encountering-glory-and-d26</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.carlmccolman.net/p/nikki-grimes-encountering-glory-and-d26</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Carl McColman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2021 17:05:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/197895952/d187e5b35c40f473c27337fc72d32bf2.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A conversation with award-winning poet and children's author Nikki Grimes.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amy Frykholm: Encountering the Wilderness of Silence]]></title><description><![CDATA[A conversation with contemplative author Dr.]]></description><link>https://www.carlmccolman.net/p/amy-frykholm-encountering-the-wilderness-c14</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.carlmccolman.net/p/amy-frykholm-encountering-the-wilderness-c14</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Carl McColman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2021 14:14:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/197895953/de33c00392a6144f32d26a10bf21865f.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A conversation with contemplative author Dr. Amy Frykholm, whose books include "Wild Woman" and "Julian of Norwich: A Contemplative Biography."</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Quashie: The Aesthetics and Poesis of Silence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Interview with contemplative scholar Dr.]]></description><link>https://www.carlmccolman.net/p/kevin-quashie-the-aesthetics-and-b33</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.carlmccolman.net/p/kevin-quashie-the-aesthetics-and-b33</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Carl McColman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2021 16:30:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/197895954/cefbb92d45f81965bec7ab0cd436762d.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Interview with contemplative scholar Dr. Kevin Quashie (Brown University).</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maisie Sparks: Enjoying God in the Silence]]></title><description><![CDATA[A conversation with spiritual director and author Maisie Sparks (Holy Shakespeare, Christmas Quiet).]]></description><link>https://www.carlmccolman.net/p/maisie-sparks-enjoying-god-in-the-886</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.carlmccolman.net/p/maisie-sparks-enjoying-god-in-the-886</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Carl McColman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2021 15:45:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/197895955/eb89300efe8fa7ae75be0707b1f3bf53.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A conversation with spiritual director and author Maisie Sparks (Holy Shakespeare, Christmas Quiet).</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Encountering a New Silence with Dr. Beverly Lanzetta]]></title><description><![CDATA[A conversation with visionary contemplative author Dr.]]></description><link>https://www.carlmccolman.net/p/encountering-a-new-silence-with-dr-67b</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.carlmccolman.net/p/encountering-a-new-silence-with-dr-67b</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Carl McColman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2021 14:15:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/197895956/2e8e558083f5fbb5ca12a23df29be42d.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A conversation with visionary contemplative author Dr. Beverly Lanzetta, author of "A New Silence."</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sophfronia Scott: Silence, the Seeker, and the Monk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sophfronia Scott speaks to Encountering Silence about her latest book, in which she explores her interest in the Trappist monk Thomas Merton.]]></description><link>https://www.carlmccolman.net/p/sophfronia-scott-silence-the-seeker-c10</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.carlmccolman.net/p/sophfronia-scott-silence-the-seeker-c10</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Carl McColman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 02 Apr 2021 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/197895957/4f495183b9965a962a47a4762a5c5c2b.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sophfronia Scott speaks to Encountering Silence about her latest book, in which she explores her interest in the Trappist monk Thomas Merton.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barbara Brown Taylor: Silence, Vulnerability, and Love (Part Two)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Part Two of Our Episode with New York Times bestselling author Barbara Brown Taylor, author of "When God is Silent" and many other books.]]></description><link>https://www.carlmccolman.net/p/barbara-brown-taylor-silence-vulnerability-0fe</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.carlmccolman.net/p/barbara-brown-taylor-silence-vulnerability-0fe</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Carl McColman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2021 01:30:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/197895958/97629b619774ef3b53a151b0e11276e4.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Part Two of Our Episode with New York Times bestselling author Barbara Brown Taylor, author of "When God is Silent" and many other books.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barbara Brown Taylor: Silence, Vulnerability, and Love (Part One)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Part one of our two-part conversation with New York Times bestselling author Barbara Brown Taylor.]]></description><link>https://www.carlmccolman.net/p/barbara-brown-taylor-silence-vulnerability-a6d</link><guid 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isPermaLink="false">https://www.carlmccolman.net/p/encountering-silence-and-contemplating-d2a</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Carl McColman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2021 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/197895960/2171d43ccfa9cce6cfa6708abf690f9b.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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).</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Silence in Sound: A Collection of Ambient Field Recordings]]></title><description><![CDATA[A collection of ambient field recordings from birds to surf to wind.]]></description><link>https://www.carlmccolman.net/p/silence-in-sound-a-collection-of-5d2</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.carlmccolman.net/p/silence-in-sound-a-collection-of-5d2</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Carl McColman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2021 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/197895961/7b00cd3e18756fec2c7a9d71adf26d4f.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sarah Griffith Lund: Silence, Marriage and Mental Health (Part Two)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The conclusion of our conversation with Pastor Sarah Griffith Lund.]]></description><link>https://www.carlmccolman.net/p/sarah-griffith-lund-silence-marriage-e3b</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.carlmccolman.net/p/sarah-griffith-lund-silence-marriage-e3b</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Carl McColman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2021 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/197895962/ce1418eae88a08e36df90e6304d360d7.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The conclusion of our conversation with Pastor Sarah Griffith Lund.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sarah Griffith Lund: Silence, Marriage and Mental Heath (Part One)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pastor and mental health advocate Sarah Griffith Lund returns to Encountering Silence.]]></description><link>https://www.carlmccolman.net/p/sarah-griffith-lund-silence-marriage-a1c</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.carlmccolman.net/p/sarah-griffith-lund-silence-marriage-a1c</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Carl McColman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2021 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/197895963/f1957a935b8aebd94af3de0c1786773e.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Pastor and mental health advocate Sarah Griffith Lund returns to Encountering Silence.</p>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>