A podcast about the things we hold sacred, and how to talk to people different from ourselves.

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 to politicians. We ask them where they have come from, what they are trying to do, and what might help heal our very deeply divided public conversations.

Previous guests include Richard Ayoade and Lydia Fox, David Baddiel, Rainn Wilson, Sally Phillips, Tom Holland and many others.

The Sacred is hosted by Elizabeth Oldfield, director of Theos think tank.

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Listen to The Sacred trailer.