On this episode Elizabeth Oldfield joins us to talk about what it means to tend to our souls during turbulent times. Elizabeth shares the practices that are helping her become a depolarising presence in a culture of outrage, tribalism, and division, and forming intentional community in an age of disconnection and isolation. She also reflects on what hope has come to mean to her, and how she resists despair.
Following the interview Nomad hosts Tim Nash and Nick Thorley reflect on Elizabeth’s journey, and how her experiences of community and forming relationships across divides might shape their own evolving faith.
Interview starts at 13m 23s
WEBSITE
BOOKS
Fully Alive: Tending to the Soul in Turbulent Times
BOOKS MENTIONED
Passions of the Soul – Rowan Williams
A Place of Refuge – Tobias Jones
Four Thousand Weeks – Oliver Burkeman
QUOTES
“If communion is the deep logic of the universe, then who we are becoming happens with others.”
“Listening is magic. Curiosity is a very, very powerful thing. Encountering people different from us or who disagree with us – with a posture of curiosity and empathy – changes the dynamics rapidly.”
“Jesus doesn’t say that we shouldn’t have any enemies, but he does say we should love them. And one of the easiest ways we can love each other is by listening to each other.”
Thanks for this. So much to ponder and ingest! I will listen several more times , at least.
Glad you found it helpful, Luanne. Tim