Maiden Mother Matriarch with Louise Perry Finding the Sacred - Elizabeth Oldfield | Maiden Mother Matriarch 91
Jun 30, 2024
Elizabeth Oldfield discusses the appeal of charismatic Christianity, balancing feminine and masculine aspects of faith, intentional community living, and interpreting the Bible amidst culture wars. She also explores passing down faith cross-generationally and the decision of sending children to a Christian school.
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Elizabeth's Faith Journey
- Elizabeth Oldfield shares how her Christian journey began at a youth camp primarily motivated by social and hormonal reasons.
- She experienced a profound, ecstatic encounter that led her to identify as Christian despite initial intellectual doubts.
Intellectual Engagement Rebuilds Faith
- Engaging intellectual rigor with the Bible helped Elizabeth rebuild her faith after initial doubts.
- Learning hermeneutics empowered her to handle complex scripture thoughtfully rather than superficially.
Charismatic Strengths and Limits
- Charismatic Christianity embraces emotional expression and embodiment, offering space for processing the full range of human experience.
- However, it often lacks tools for rigorous scriptural wrestling, which other traditions provide.