Katharine Birbalsingh on small–c conservatism and the philosophy of Michaela Community School

Elizabeth Oldfield speaks to ‘Britain’s Strictest Headmistress’, Katharine Birbalsingh. 22/02/2023

Education, The Sacred

Tanni Grey Thompson on the joy of sport, and the trials disabled people face in society

Elizabeth Oldfield speaks to Tanni Grey Thompson. 15/02/2023

Assisted Dying, Disability, House of Lords, Parliament, Politics, Sport

Yoram Hazony on Orthodox Judaism, Conservatism, and the true meaning of Nationalism

Elizabeth Oldfield speaks to Yoram Hazony. 08/02/2023

Bible, Bible, Conservatism, Israel, Judaism, Liberalism, Nationalism, Politics

Jared Yates Sexton on escaping fundamentalism and the mythology of Marvel movies

Elizabeth Oldfield speaks to Jared Yates Sexton 01/02/2023

Evangelical Christianity, Faith, Global Politics, Identity politics, The Sacred

Clover Stroud on grief, God, creativity and horses

Elizabeth Oldfield speaks to Clover Stroud. 25/01/2023

Death, Faith, Grief, The Sacred

Nick Cave and Seán O’Hagan on grief, faith and navigating disagreement

Elizabeth Oldfield speaks to musician Nick Cave and journalist Seán O’Hagan. 18/01/2023

Music, Podcast, Poetry, Suffering, The Sacred

Sacred Reflection: You’ll never change someone’s mind by shouting at them

Elizabeth Oldfield takes a closer look at the various themes from The Sacred’s Autumn 2022 series. 30/11/2022

The Sacred

Dame Prue Leith on growing up during apartheid, and the importance of tolerance

Elizabeth Oldfield speaks to chef, businesswoman and GBBO judge, Dame Prue Leith. 16/11/2022

Atheism, Belief, Britain, Celebrity, Faith, Politics, The Sacred

Zing Tsjeng on Vice UK’s unique voice, and unpacking problematic ESEA stereotypes

Elizabeth Oldfield speaks to editor in chief of Vice UK, Zing Tsjeng 09/11/2022

ESEA, Media, Racism, The Sacred

Jonathan Pageau on icons, political dehumanisation, and befriending Jordan Peterson

Elizabeth Oldfield speaks to icon carver Jonathan Pageau 02/11/2022

Art, Atheism, Politics, The Sacred

Rowan Deacon on the power of storytelling and the ethics of making a documentary

Elizabeth Oldfield speaks to documentary filmmaker Rowan Deacon 26/10/2022

Documentary, Ethics, Film

Danté Stewart on family, church and race in America

Elizabeth Oldfield speaks to writer and church leader Danté Stewart. 19/10/2022

Black Lives Matter, Church, Parenting, Racism