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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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Caroline Lucas: Could Imagination Solve Our Political and Climate Crisis?
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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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Leading Psychologist on The Transformative Power of Awe
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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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Gretchen Rubin on How to Find Happiness in the Ordinary
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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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How to Become Fully Alive with Elizabeth Oldfield
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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 on Values, Vulnerability, and the Limitations of Social Media
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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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Sunder Katwala on Race, Identity and Reimagining Patriotism
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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 Alker on Fairness, Foster Care, and Accent Stigma
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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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Chris Packham on Love, Grief, and Autism
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Elizabeth Oldfield speaks with naturalist and TV presenter Chris Packham Chris Packham is a naturalist, nature photographer and TV Presenter best known for his 40 years of work in television on programmes such as CBBC's The Really Wild Show and the BBC's Springwatch. Chris spoke about his childhood, and the challenges of growing up with undiagnosed…
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Clementine Morrigan on Trauma, Alcohol Recovery, and Challenging Cancel Culture from the Left
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Elizabeth speaks with writer and podcaster Clementine Morrigan Content Note This episode briefly touches on early chapters of Clementine's life where she was sexually abused as a minor. Listener caution, especially if listening with young children around, is advised. Clementine Morrigan is a writer and podcaster known for her active challenging of …
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Greg Wise on the Transcendent Dimensions of Nature, Death, and Acting
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Elizabeth Oldfield speaks with actor and film producer Greg Wise Greg Wise is an actor and film producer best known for his roles in Sense and Sensibility and The Crown. In 2018 he published Not That Kind Of Love, a memoir co-written with his sister, Clare, about the process of her dying and him taking care of her. He is also known for standing nex…
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Sacred Dialogue: Elizabeth Answers Your Questions on Faith, Doubt, and Building Community
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Elizabeth Oldfield is joined by producer Daniel Turner to answer questions sent in by listeners of the show. Elizabeth Oldfield is joined by producer Daniel Turner to answer questions sent in by listeners of the show. Thank you to Hannah Clifton, John Ablett, John Ranford, Jess Reid, AJ Bremner, Paul Mitchell, Marc Czerwinski, Anne Weinhold, Rishi …
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Elizabeth Oldfield on Avoiding Labels and the Need for Good Formation | Sacred Reflection
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Elizabeth Oldfield reflections on the eighth series of The Sacred This series of The Sacred Elizabeth spoke with nine 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 Cole Arthur Riley, Thordis Elva, James Marriott, Tom…
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John Vervaeke on Fundamentalism Trauma, and Embodying Wisdom
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Elizabeth Oldfield speaks with psychologist and philosopher John Vervaeke John Vervaeke is professor of Psychology and Cognitive Science at the University of Toronto. He is also the host of the popular YouTube channel ( @johnvervaeke ) where he explores what he has coined the #meaningcrisis. John spoke about his upbringing in a fundamentalist Chris…
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