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Sep 2024
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Talking Shit with Elizabeth Oldfield: On...

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In Episode 71, we are joined by Elizabeth Oldfield, a writer, thinker, bridge builder, and Christian working out of the UK. We discuss her new book Fully Alive, and the rich worldview which underlies it. Elizabeth challenges us to live our principles in our daily lives, and to extend grace and curiosity across difference.

Part of the Talking Shit series.

Show Notes

The Sacred

The Sacred — Interview with Clementine

Elizabeth’s Substack

Fully Alive — The book

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Clementine Morrigan

Jay Lesoleil

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Theme song by ST x LIAM.

Mixing and editing by Charlotte Dora.

Jay Lesoleil is a writer, artist, and shelter worker from Montréal with a background in political anthropology. Jay is also one half of the podcast Fucking Cancelled.

Clementine Morrigan is a writer, zinester, and public intellectual based in Montréal. She writes essays and literay nonfiction on culture, politics, ethics, relationships, sexuality, spirituality, and trauma. She is one half of Fucking Cancelled.



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