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Elizabeth Oldfield

Elizabeth is host of The Sacred podcast. She was Theos’ Director from August 2011 – July 2021. She appears regularly in the media, including BBC One, Sky News, and the World Service, and writing in The Financial Times.

Sarah Langford on the importance of meaningful work, and how not to change someone’s mind

Elizabeth Oldfield speaks barrister gone farmer Sarah Langford. 12/10/2022

Farming, Justice, Work

Zara Mohammed on her muslim faith and the challenges of being a young woman leader

Elizabeth Oldfield speaks to Secretary General for the Muslim Council of Britain, Zara Mohammed 05/10/2022

Faith, Islam, Religion

Sathnam Sanghera on his Sikh faith, dealing with online abuse, and learning about colonialism

Elizabeth Oldfield speaks to journalist and best–selling author Sathnam Sanghera 28/09/2022

Colonialism, Empire, Faith, Journalism, Sikh, Sikhism, Social Media, The Sacred

Paul Kingsnorth on environmentalism, converting to Christianity and his concerns about authoritarianism

Elizabeth Oldfield speaks writer Paul Kingsnorth 21/09/2022

Climate change, Conversion, Coronavirus, Environment

Sacred Reflection: Queen Elizabeth II and her role in reconciliation

Following her death, Elizabeth Oldfield reflects on the life and work of Queen Elizabeth II, especially in the area of reconciliation. 14/09/2022

Queen Elizabeth II, Royal Family

Jenny Odell on attention, where we put it, how it forms us and how it can polarise society

Elizabeth Oldfield speaks artist, educator and author Jenny Odell 08/06/2022

Kate Maltby on her Jewish heritage, identity issues and the power of live theatre

Elizabeth Oldfield speaks to columnist and senior research associate Kate Maltby. 01/06/2022

The Sacred, Theatre

Francesca Stavrakopoulou on vegetarianism and studying theology as an atheist

Elizabeth Oldfield speaks to Biblical scholar and atheist Francesca Stavrakopoulou 25/05/2022

Atheism, Bible, Bible, Religion, The Sacred

Christie Watson on humour, compassion and why nursing and writing belong together

Elizabeth Oldfield speaks to writer and nurse Christie Watson. 18/05/2022

Health, Suffering

Danny Kruger MP conservatism, Christianity and why running a charity is hard work

Elizabeth Oldfield speaks to Conservative MP Danny Kruger. 11/05/22

Charity, Christianity, Conservative Party, Conversion, Parliament, Politics

Frank Cottrell–Boyce on wonder, forgiveness and the writer’s calling

Elizabeth Oldfield speaks to screenwriter and novelist Frank Cottrell–Boyce. 04/05/2022

Catholicism, Fiction

James Perry on interdependence and the purpose of business

Elizabeth Oldfield speaks to co–chair of COOK and co–founder of B Corp UK James Perry. 27/04/2022

Interdependence