The Sacred

The Sacred

A podcast about the things we hold sacred, and how to talk to people different from ourselves.

Two Couples, One Roof: The Power of Communal Living

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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 connection.

We discuss the challenges and rewards of prioritising communal needs over personal comfort, and how this journey has unlocked a deeper sense of what it means to be Fully Alive.

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๐Ÿ’ก Produced by the Theos Think Tank: www.theosthinktank.co.uk/

Tim Dixon: Finding Common Ground in a Polarised World

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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 organisation, in the US, UK, Germany and France, that is working to unite our increasing polarised and fragmented societies.

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๐Ÿ’ก Produced by the โ€ช@thinktanktheosโ€ฌ www.theosthinktank.co.uk/

โœจ Find out more about Tim's work: https://x.com/dixontim

Subverting Culture Through Art with Lakwena Maciver

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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 messaging. Her work has been shown internationally with brands such as H&M, Fiorucci & Mini, and at institutions including the Tate Modern, Somerset House, and the Rotterdam Kunsthal.

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๐Ÿ’ก Produced by the โ€ช@thinktanktheosโ€ฌ www.theosthinktank.co.uk/

โœจ Find out more about Lakwena's work: https://www.lakwena.com/

Peter Hitchens: Is Post-God Britain Beyond Saving?

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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.

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๐Ÿ’ก Produced by the Theos Think Tank: www.theosthinktank.co.uk/

โœจ Find out more about Peter's work: https://hitchensblog.mailonsunday.co.uk/

Caroline Lucas: Could Imagination Solve Our Political and Climate Crisis?

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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 spirituality in tackling the climate crisis, and how we can reimagine a different story about England.

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๐Ÿ’ก Produced by the Theos Think Tank: www.theosthinktank.co.uk/

โœจ Find out more about Caroline's work: carolinelucas.com/

Leading Psychologist on The Transformative Power of Awe

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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 written the book 'Awe', calling us to cultivate lives that are guided by the powerful force of awe.

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๐Ÿ’ก Produced by the Theos Think Tank: www.theosthinktank.co.uk/

โœจ Find out more about Dacher's work: www.dacherkeltner.com/

Luke Turner on Sexuality, Overcoming Shame, and Surviving Abuse

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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 the trees.

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๐Ÿ’ก Produced by the Theos Think Tank: www.theosthinktank.co.uk/

โœจ Find out more about Luke's work: https://twitter.com/LukeTurnerEsq

Gretchen Rubin on How to Find Happiness in the Ordinary

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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.

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๐Ÿ’ก Produced by the Theos Think Tank: www.theosthinktank.co.uk/

โœจ Find out more about Gretchen's work: https://gretchenrubin.com/

How to Become Fully Alive with Elizabeth Oldfield

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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 โ€˜Fully Aliveโ€™, Elizabeth speaks about finding steadiness in our turbulent times, community and the desperate need for a rebranding of the word โ€˜sinโ€™. She also discusses her hopes and fears for the release of her book.

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๐Ÿ’ก Produced by the Theos Think Tank: www.theosthinktank.co.uk/

About this podcast

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 think tank.

For more information about the people and ideas behind the podcast, visit https://www.theosthinktank.co.uk/about/who-we-are or follow us on Twitter @theosthinktank, @sacred_podcast and @ESOldfield.

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