Nomad Podcast

Elizabeth Oldfield - Tending to the Soul in Turbulent Times (N326)

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Aug 10, 2024
Elizabeth Oldfield is an advocate for intentional community and works to bridge divides in our polarized culture. In this conversation, she discusses nurturing the soul amid turbulence, emphasizing the importance of empathy and connection. Elizabeth shares her insights on resisting despair and cultivating hope, as well as fostering relationships in an age of isolation. The hosts reflect on the transformative power of community and how intentional connections can shape their faith journeys.
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ANECDOTE

Elizabeth's Childhood Faith

Elizabeth Oldfield shared that her father had a quiet Methodist faith while her mother came from a doggedly atheist background. This shaped her complex relationship with faith growing up.

INSIGHT

Faith and Complexity

Elizabeth realized that the Bible is a complex book that requires rigorous reading and understanding. This complexity often contradicts the emotional, intuitive faith she practiced.

ANECDOTE

Community and Loneliness

Elizabeth and her husband felt lonely despite being part of a supportive church community. They sought a different way of living to cultivate deeper relationships.

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