

Episode 141, ‘Deadly Sins’ with Elizabeth Oldfield (Part I - Fully Alive)
Mar 23, 2025
Elizabeth Oldfield, a writer, speaker, and host of The Sacred podcast, delves into the significance of the seven deadly sins, not as mere failings but as barriers to flourishing. She explores how these ancient concepts can illuminate modern disconnection and moral crises. The discussion spans the intersection of philosophy and spirituality, reflecting on personal journeys of meaning and transformation. Oldfield argues for deeper community connections and a refreshed understanding of ethics, urging listeners to reconsider the relevance of sin in today's fast-paced world.
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Conversion Experience
- Elizabeth Oldfield describes a teenage religious experience at a Christian youth camp.
- After praying for guidance, she felt a powerful, indescribable encounter with God.
Bible-Based Deconversion
- Elizabeth Oldfield's deconversion from Christianity was driven by reading violent Old Testament passages.
- She struggled with atheism, feeling a persistent pull towards belief despite trying to reject it.
Sin as Disconnection
- Sin is defined as the human tendency to mess things up and disconnect from our true selves, others, and the divine.
- It's a universal struggle between aspirations and actions, hindering our ability to love and flourish.