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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Rethinking Sin with Clementine Morrigan (Bonus Episode)
In this special bonus episode of The Sacred, we are glad to share a conversation Elizabeth had with writer and podcaster Clementine Morrigan on her podcast 'Fucking Cancelled'.
In this c...
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Ask us anything
Send us your questions and thoughts that you'd like Elizabeth (+ the wider team) to cover in an upcoming Q+A episode! 💌
Whether it’s a question relating to an episode or guest, question...
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Between God and Atheism with Alex O'Connor, Rowan Williams, Philip Goff and Jack Symes
Elizabeth Oldfield joins panel of leading thinkers from across the philosophical and religious spectrum come together to grapple with some of life's biggest questions on God, atheism, and the me...
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Why we Stick to "People Like Us" (and Why That's a Problem) with Jon Yates
Why do we so often surround ourselves with people just like us? In this thought-provoking conversation, Elizabeth Oldfield speaks to author and social innovator Jon Yates about how 'people like ...
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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...