#181 Silence: When Faith Is Tested

About this episode

The episode explores Martin Scorsese's film Silence, focusing on themes of faith and endurance in the face of persecution.

Religious Month continues with one of Martin Scorsese’s most personal and meditative films — Silence. Starring Andrew Garfield, Adam Driver, and Liam Neeson, the film follows Jesuit priests traveling to Japan in search of their missing mentor, only to face unimaginable trials that challenge their faith and identity. We dive into the film’s quiet intensity, its exploration of belief under persecution, and why Silence stands as one of Scorsese’s most profound works. This isn’t a film about easy answers—it’s about doubt, endurance, and what faith looks like when it feels like no one is listening. Haunting, deliberate, and deeply introspective — this is faith pushed to its limits. #WatchTowerFilmPodcast #ReligiousMonth #Silence #MartinScorsese #AndrewGarfield #AdamDriver #LiamNeeson #FaithAndFilm #FilmPodcast #SpiritualCinema #CinephileTalk

Topics covered

• faith
• persecution
• identity
• meditative film
• Scorsese
• Jesuit priests

Keywords

• Silence
• Martin Scorsese
• faith
• persecution
• Jesuit priests
• film review
• Andrew Garfield
• Adam Driver
• Liam Neeson

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Silence

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