The Sacred
A podcast about the things we hold sacred, and how to talk to people different from ourselves.
Episode Archive
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Befriending the KKK and Dismantling Racism with Daryl Davis
Daryl Davis shares a unique perspective on the motivations behind white supremacy and what it takes to see the gradual transformation of KKK members.
Hosts Elizabeth Oldfield and Alex Ev...
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Porn, Feminism and Misogyny in the Media with Sarah Ditum
Sarah Ditum delves into her journey through the strands of feminism, the misogynistic "upskirt decade" - the invasive celebrity culture of the late 90s and 2000s that often exploited and shamed ...
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Scandals, Faith Crises & the Spiritual Realm with Rod Dreher
Rod Dreher and Elizabeth Oldfield delve into Rod's coverage of the Catholic sex abuse scandal, converting to Eastern Orthodoxy, his views on immigration and Donald Trump and supernatural experie...
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Father James Martin on Chastity, Controversy & Building Bridges with LGBTQ Catholics
Father James Martin and our host, Elizabeth Oldfield discuss his journey to becoming a Catholic priest and the Jesuit motto of finding God in everything. We spoke about the difficulty of living ...
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Converting to Islam and the Pursuit of Meaning with Dr Timothy Winter (Abdal Hakim Murad)
Elizabeth Oldfield sits down with renowned Islamic theologian Dr. Timothy Winter (Abdal Hakim Murad) to explore his journey to Islam and the depth and richness that he finds within the Islamic s...
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Becoming the People We Need at the End of the World with Sarah Wilson
From two different spiritual perspectives, we explore what it means to remain connected, rooted and to live a meaning-filled life in these turbulent times.
Drawing from their personal ex...
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The Rise of Tarot, Astrology and New Age Spirituality with Psychic Dr Kate Tomas
We sit down with Dr. Kate Tomas, a philosopher and spiritual mentor, to discuss her experience as a psychic, and the rising discussion about younger generations and New Age/spiritual practices. ...
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Can We Have Empathy in the Face of Evil? With Gwen Adshead
We sit down with Dr. Gwen Adshead, a renowned forensic psychologist and psychotherapist, to explore her remarkable approach to understanding and treating the most disturbing human behaviours and...
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What Does It Mean To Live Vulnerably? With Philosopher Sam Kimbriel
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 vu...
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