The Sacred podcast

The Sacred

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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. 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.

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. 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.

 

#201

Jameela Jamil: How Algorithms Are Breaking Society

Jameela Jamil joins us for a conversation about her rise to fame, the dangers of divisive ... more

26 Feb 2025

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:53

26 Feb 2025


#200

The Problem with DEI and Why I Voted for Brexit with Conservative Philosopher James Orr

Elizabeth Oldfield and James Orr discuss the relationship between the sacred and the secul... more

12 Feb 2025

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:29

12 Feb 2025


#199

Do We Inherit Mental Illness? with ABC Journalist James Longman

ABC Foreign News Correspondent James Longman speaks to Elizabeth Oldfield about the emotio... more

29 Jan 2025

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:29

29 Jan 2025


#198

Why is Gen Z Having an Identity Crisis? With Freya India

Why are resilience and mental health such critical issues for Generation Z? Elizabeth Oldf... more

15 Jan 2025

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:01

15 Jan 2025


#197

Q&A: Faith vs Doubt, The Loneliness Crisis, Will I Convert to Islam?

Elizabeth, Dan and Amari discuss various questions from their audience such as, How did El... more

08 Jan 2025

51 MINS

51:09

08 Jan 2025


#196

Rethinking Sin with Clementine Morrigan (Bonus Episode)

In this special bonus episode of The Sacred, we are glad to share a conversation Elizabeth... more

18 Dec 2024

1 HR 12 MINS

1:12:30

18 Dec 2024


#195

Ask us anything

Send us your questions and thoughts that you'd like Elizabeth (+ the wider team) to cover ... more

17 Dec 2024

01 MINS

01:07

17 Dec 2024


#194

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 relig... more

11 Dec 2024

1 HR 25 MINS

1:25:23

11 Dec 2024


#193

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 ... more

04 Dec 2024

40 MINS

40:05

04 Dec 2024


#192

Befriending the KKK and Dismantling Racism with Daryl Davis

Daryl Davis shares a unique perspective on the motivations behind white supremacy and what... more

13 Nov 2024

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:38

13 Nov 2024


#191

Porn, Feminism and Misogyny in the Media with Sarah Ditum

Sarah Ditum delves into her journey through the strands of feminism, the misogynistic "ups... more

06 Nov 2024

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:27

06 Nov 2024


#190

Scandals, Faith Crises & the Spiritual Realm with Rod Dreher

Rod Dreher and Elizabeth Oldfield delve into Rod's coverage of the Catholic sex abuse scan... more

30 Oct 2024

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:32

30 Oct 2024


#189

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 Cat... more

23 Oct 2024

53 MINS

53:00

23 Oct 2024


#188

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 Ha... more

16 Oct 2024

58 MINS

58:46

16 Oct 2024


#187

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, r... more

09 Oct 2024

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:32

09 Oct 2024


#186

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 experi... more

02 Oct 2024

1 HR 21 MINS

1:21:28

02 Oct 2024


#185

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, t... more

25 Sep 2024

55 MINS

55:17

25 Sep 2024


#184

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 ... more

28 Aug 2024

53 MINS

53:57

28 Aug 2024


#183

Help Shape The Sacred Podcast: Take Our Quick Survey!

Dear Sacred Podcast listeners, We are growing and we need your help! Whether you're a long... more

25 Jul 2024

01 MINS

01:26

25 Jul 2024


#182

Two Couples, One Roof: The Power of Communal Living

Join Elizabeth Oldfield and her housemates as they dive into their unconventional living a... more

17 Jul 2024

43 MINS

43:53

17 Jul 2024


#181

Tim Dixon: Finding Common Ground in a Polarised World

In this episode, Elizabeth Oldfield interviewed Tim Dixon about the limitations of politic... more

10 Jul 2024

58 MINS

58:13

10 Jul 2024