The Sacred is a podcast about our deepest values, the stories that shape us and how we can build empathy and understanding between people who are very different. Each episode features a conversation with someone who has a public voice, from academics to journalists, playwrights and politicians. We ask them where they have come from, what they are trying to do and what might help heal our very divided public conversations. The Sacred is hosted by Elizabeth Oldfield, former director of Theos t ...
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Elizabeth Oldfield speaks with political philosopher Sam Kimbriel at the Aspen Ideas Festival In this episode, recorded at the 2024 Aspen Ideas Festival, Elizabeth Oldfield chats with Sam Kimbriel about how nature shapes his worldview, the growing loneliness epidemic, and the power of vulnerable friendships. Discover why philosophy is more than jus…
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Join Elizabeth Oldfield and her housemates as they dive into their unconventional living arrangement, where two couples share a home in a close-knit, intentional community. In this episode, we explore the motivations behind choosing such a radically interconnected lifestyle and the profound impact it has on combating loneliness, pride and fostering…
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Elizabeth Oldfield Interviews Tim Dixon In this episode, Elizabeth Oldfield interviewed Tim Dixon about the limitations of politics in creating change, the tragic death of friend Jo Cox, and the importance of addressing the issue of polarisation and division in politics. Tim Dixon is a social entrepreneur and the co-founder of More in Common, an or…
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Elizabeth Oldfield speaks with artist Lakwena Maciver Elizabeth Oldfield speaks to Lakwena Maciver about processing emotions, navigating comparison and using her artwork to speak powerful messages to herself and wider culture. Lakwena is a London-based artist who combines colour and bold text to inspire joy and the gentle subversion of cultural mes…
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Peter Hitchens: Is Post-God Britain Beyond Saving?
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Elizabeth Oldfield speaks with journalist Peter Hitchens. Peter Hitchens, Conservative journalist and author, is interviewed by host of The Sacred podcast, Elizabeth Oldfield. In this episode, we spoke about Peter's finding and losing faith in socialism, the role of journalism in forming our opinions, and his unexpected encounter with God. 🎙️ Follo…
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Elizabeth Oldfield speaks with former Green Party leader Caroline Lucas Caroline Lucas, British Politician and former leader of the Green Party is interviewed by host of The Sacred podcast, Elizabeth Oldfield. In this episode, Caroline talks about the formation of an MP, the challenges of the political system, the role of imagination and spirituali…
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Elizabeth Oldfield speaks with Berkeley professor of psychology, Dacher Keltner. Dacher Keltner is interviewed by Elizabeth Oldfield about counter-cultural upbringings, individualism awe, and the benefits of connecting to something bigger than yourself. Dacher is a Professor of Psychology and a leading Emotion Scientist. He hosts a podcast and has …
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Luke Turner on Sexuality, Overcoming Shame, and Surviving Abuse
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Elizabeth Oldfield speaks with journalist and writer Luke Turner. Elizabeth Oldfield interviews Luke Turner about his Christian upbringing, his wrestling with homosexuality and masculine identity and sexual abuse. Luke is a Music Journalist, Co-Founder of The Quietus and Writer of 'Out of the Woods', a memoir about sexuality, shame and the lure of …
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Elizabeth Oldfield, writer and host of The Sacred podcast, is joined by bestselling author and happiness expert Gretchen Rubin. In this episode, Gretchen speaks about her love of children's literature, why St Therese of Lisieux is her spiritual teacher, and why we might need a seminary for accidental gurus. 🎙️ Follow The Sacred: linktr.ee/sacredpod…
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The Sacred producer Daniel Turner turns the table on Elizabeth Oldfield, asking questions about her new book Fully Alive Elizabeth Oldfield, writer and host of The Sacred podcast, alongside The Sacred producer Daniel Turner introduce a brand new series of The Sacred. Themed around her latest book ‘Fully Alive’, Elizabeth speaks about finding steadi…
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Elizabeth Oldfield reflects on her conversations from Series 9 of The Sacred This series of The Sacred Elizabeth spoke with eight fascinating individuals about their core values, and how the messages, philosophies and experiences from their childhood shaped them into the people they are today. She spoke with Greg Wise, Clementine Morrigan, Chris Pa…
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Jonathan Haidt on Religion, Psychedelics and the Anxious Generation
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Elizabeth Oldfield speaks with social psychologist Jonathan Haidt Jonathan Haidt is a social psychologist, author and professor at New York University Stern School of Business. He is the author of a number of highly influential books including The Happiness Hypothesis (2006), The Righteous Mind (2012), The Coddling of the American Mind (2018), and …
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Elizabeth Oldfield speaks with think tanker Sunder Katwala Sunder Katwala is the Director of the think tank, British Future. who have worked on issues such as immigration and identity. He was formerly General Secretary of the Fabian Society, and before that, he was a journalist and a leader writer for The Observer. Sunder spoke about growing up Iri…
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Elizabeth Oldfield speaks with radio presenter Elizabeth Alker Elizabeth Alker is a BBC Radio 3 presenter, and previously spent several years working at BBC Radio 6 Music. Elizabeth spoke about growing up with parents who fostered, the role of faith in her life, fairness as a sacred value and her reflections on being northern. Read the full transcr…
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Freddie Sayers on Political Tribalism and Questioning the Status Quo
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Elizabeth Oldfield speaks with journalist and podcaster Freddie Sayers Freddie Sayers is Editor-in-Chief of UnHerd and host of the podcast UnHerd with Freddie Sayers. He was the former Editor-in-Chief of YouGov and founder of Politics Home. Freddie spoke about his sacred value of beauty, his unconventional path into political journalism, why he beg…
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Katherine May on Everyday Wonder and How to Not Be a Guru
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Elizabeth Oldfield speaks with author Katherine May Katherine May is the author of multiple books, both fiction and memoir, including the much celebrated Wintering and The Electricity of Every Living Thing. She most recently authored the book Enchantment: Reawakening Wonder in an Exhausted Age, and is the host of the very popular podcast How We Liv…
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