A podcast for anyone who has found their self disillusioned or discouraged in their faith journey and who wants to hold on to their faith while untangling it from all that is not good or true.
The Untangled Faith podcast is a must-listen for anyone grappling with the complexities of faith, church hurt, and spiritual abuse. Hosted by Amy Fritz, this podcast sheds light on the dark corners of organizations and churches claiming to be Christian but are led by immoral leaders who justify their behavior using their faith as a shield. Amy injects thoughtfulness, intelligence, and humor into each episode as she tackles difficult subjects with grace.
One of the best aspects of The Untangled Faith podcast is its ability to expose the issues of power in our society and culture, especially within religious communities. Many people want to dismiss the ways in which power affects our lives, particularly those who identify as Christians. Amy and her guests challenge this dismissal by embodying the way of Jesus – one of downward mobility, sacrifice, humility, and love. They fearlessly call out hurtful and untrue behavior just as Jesus did during his time on Earth.
Another great aspect of this podcast is its ability to create safe and healing spaces for those who have experienced church or organizational hurt. Through personal stories shared by guests or through vulnerable episodes where Amy shares her own experiences, listeners can find solace in knowing that they are not alone in their pain or disillusionment with evangelicalism. The podcast provides a platform for survivors of spiritual abuse to be heard and understood while also offering hope for healing and recovery.
While there are many incredible aspects to The Untangled Faith podcast, one potential downside could be that it may be too much for those who still hold onto rose-colored glasses when it comes to evangelicalism. The podcast's exposé on Dave Ramsey and other prominent Christian figures may shatter any illusions or denial that some listeners may still hold onto regarding the true nature of these individuals or organizations. However, this can also serve as an educational experience for those willing to face uncomfortable truths.
In conclusion, The Untangled Faith podcast is an excellent resource for anyone navigating the painful realization that evangelicalism may not live up to its promises. Amy Fritz's bravery, vulnerability, and dedication to helping survivors of church abuse shines through in every episode. The podcast provides a necessary space for healing, understanding, and shedding light on the dark aspects of religious power structures. It is a powerful tool for those seeking truth and growth in their faith journey.
Pete Singer passed away on May 1, 2025. He is missed by his many family and friends. Make a donation to GRACE: https://netgrace.org/donate Pete Singer, executive director of GRACE, shares about grooming, hidden trauma, being "overly" sensitive to abuse, and the importance of third-party investigations. “Perpetrators put a lot of effort into being the kind of person who would never do that.” "Being more sensitive may be the product of having more knowledge." Pete Singer is the Executive Director of GRACE: Godly Response to Abuse in the Christian Environment and an expert on third-party investigations, trauma, and trauma-informed practice. GRACE: Godly Response to Abuse in the Christian Environment is a nonprofit organization that specializes in safeguarding initiatives to guard against church abuse, sexual abuse in the church. In this episode, you will learn the following: 1. What misconceptions about perpetrators of abuse do people have, and how can we ensure we are more informed? 2. How does trauma-informed practice apply in churches, and why is it important? 3. How can churches protect possible victims and be transparent and trustworthy in their response to allegations of misconduct? Links: https://netgrace.org SAMHSA's Six Principles of Trauma-Informed Care – Post-Secondary Peer Support Training Curriculum (opentextbc.ca)
Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com Dan and Summer Watt & Melissa Hogan joined me for episode 39: The Problem with Financial Peace University and Dave Ramsey's Financial Rhetoric. This conversation we had was made possible by the fact that those of us involved in this episode have spent the last several years processing together our experiences with the ups and downs of Financial Peace University and the rhetoric coming from the Ramsey Show. While we all had different levels of understanding and adhering to the plan, each of us have found ourselves with serious questions. Some of these questions started before we broke ties with the organization and some of these realizations came later. We don't claim to be unbiased observers. We all have had very painful and disappointing experiences with Ramsey Solutions, but we don't think that negates the very real questions we raise. Links: D.L. Mayfield, The Myth of the American Dream Dan Watt- Why Write About Lampo? Dan Watt- Getting a Mortgage with no credit score American Gospel movie Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com Tell Your Friends! If you loved this episode, leave us a review on your favorite podcast app and share it with a friend. Tag us if you share it on social media. Follow Untangled Faith wherever you listen to podcasts Follow on Apple podcasts Subscribe on YouTube Follow on Spotify Follow on Podcast Addict Want to share your thoughts with us or talk about partnering with the show? Email: amy@untangledfaithpodcast.com Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow me on BlueSky
Amy Fritz shares a brief reflection on what it's like to reckon with there being two versions of someone. What would it cost to believe a person could be kind and generous sometimes and cruel and abusive other times? Are you allowed to consider that, and what does it mean if you aren't? Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com Tell Your Friends! If you loved this episode, leave us a review on your favorite podcast app and share it with a friend. Tag us if you share it on social media. Follow Untangled Faith wherever you listen to podcasts Follow on Apple podcasts Subscribe on YouTube Follow on Spotify Follow on Podcast Addict Want to share your thoughts with us or talk about partnering with the show? Email: amy@untangledfaithpodcast.com Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow me on BlueSky
Amy Fritz is joined by Melissa J. Hogan on the Untangled Faith podcast to discuss the lawsuit involving Johnny Hunt and the SBC, addressing misconceptions and the importance of the judge's resolution. Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com In this episode we: Explore the origins and developments of the Johnny Hunt lawsuit against the SBC. Unpack the significance of the Guidepost Report in uncovering abuse within the SBC. Clarify common misconceptions about defamation cases and the impact of public testimony. Reveal the judge's resolution and its implications for survivors and the SBC. Highlight the importance of understanding power dynamics and trauma-informed perspectives in cases of abuse. Featured Guest Melissa J. Hogan https://melissajhogan.substack.com Resources mentioned Dr. David Pooler Professor David Pooler: What is consent and power in clergy-laity relations? | Diana R. Garland School of Social Work | Baylor University Judge Rules Against Johnny Hunt in Defamation Suit over SBC Abuse Report - Christianity Today If you liked this episode you'll like these: 83: Dave Ramsey's Legal Nightmare: Time Share Exit Team Class-Action Lawsuit Deep Dive with Melissa Hogan 94: Lawsuit Update: Hypocrisy and Double Standards at Ramsey Solutions Tell Your Friends! If you loved this episode, leave us a review on your favorite podcast app and share it with a friend. Tag us if you share it on social media. Follow Untangled Faith wherever you listen to podcasts Follow on Apple podcasts Subscribe on YouTube Follow on Spotify Follow on Podcast Addict Want to share your thoughts with us or talk about partnering with the show? Email: amy@untangledfaithpodcast.com Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow me on BlueSky
Tiffany Yecke Brooks joins Amy Fritz on the Untangled Faith podcast to discuss her book Holy Ghosted and searching for a less anxious faith Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com In this episode, we: Explore the concept of spiritual anxiety as a trauma response and its impact on individuals raised in legalistic religious environments. Discuss the influence of religious teachings and cultural pressures on Gen X and millennials' spiritual experiences. Examine how control and manipulation manifest in religious communities through various rhetorical techniques. Highlight the historical presence of spiritual anxiety among church figures and the recognition of healthier ways to engage with faith. Reflect on the notion of God's will as a relationship rather than a specific path, encouraging a focus on making thoughtful and intentional decisions. Featured Guest Tiffany Yecke Brooks Resources mentioned Holy Ghosted https://amzn.to/4llmYPZ https://tiffanyyeckebrooks.com https://tiffanyyeckebrooks.substack.com Tell Your Friends! If you loved this episode, leave us a review on your favorite podcast app and share it with a friend. Tag us if you share it on social media. Follow Untangled Faith wherever you listen to podcasts Follow on Apple podcasts Subscribe on YouTube Follow on Spotify Follow on Podcast Addict Want to share your thoughts with us or talk about partnering with the show? Email: amy@untangledfaithpodcast.com Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow me on BlueSky Tell Your Friends! If you loved this episode, leave us a review on your favorite podcast app and share it with a friend. Tag us if you share it on social media. Follow Untangled Faith wherever you listen to podcasts Follow on Apple podcasts Subscribe on YouTube Follow on Spotify Follow on Podcast Addict Want to share your thoughts with us or talk about partnering with the show? Email: amy@untangledfaithpodcast.com Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow me on BlueSky
Dr. Diane Langberg joins Amy Fritz on the Untangled Faith podcast to discuss her insights on abuse within the church and her latest book, "When the Church Harms God's People." Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com In this episode, we: Explore the evolution of understanding abuse and trauma over the past five decades with Dr. Langberg. Discuss the misconceptions surrounding abuse and domestic violence within Christian communities. Examine the bravery required for victims to speak up and how church leaders should respond to disclosures of abuse. Address the importance of protecting individuals over preserving institutions or marriages. Consider what true repentance looks like for perpetrators and how mercy and love can be extended to them responsibly. Look at the challenges faced by survivors and the need for vigilance and wisdom in church settings. Highlight the essential role of education and training for leaders in recognizing and responding to abuse situations. Featured Guest Dr. Diane Langberg Resources mentioned When The Church Harms God's People https://amzn.to/4lbpqsn Tell Your Friends! If you loved this episode, leave us a review on your favorite podcast app and share it with a friend. Tag us if you share it on social media. Follow Untangled Faith wherever you listen to podcasts Follow on Apple podcasts Subscribe on YouTube Follow on Spotify Follow on Podcast Addict Want to share your thoughts with us or talk about partnering with the show? Email: amy@untangledfaithpodcast.com Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow me on BlueSky
Katelyn Beaty joins Amy Fritz for a conversation about what Katelyn learned as she was writing her upcoming book, Celebrities for Jesus: How Personas, Platforms, and Profits Are Hurting the Church. Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com In this episode we talk about: How did Katelyn decide who to reach out to for endorsements for a book like this? Proximity as an antidote to implosion. An update on my former pastor who plagiarized most of his sermons and personal stories. Ghostwriting Plagiarism What is the role of the consumer? Featured Guest Katelyn Beaty https://katelybeaty.com Resources mentioned Faithful Counseling https://faithfulcounseling.com/untangled Buy Katelyn's book: https://amzn.to/3AaCGaY Tell Your Friends! If you loved this episode, leave us a review on your favorite podcast app and share it with a friend. Tag us if you share it on social media. Follow Untangled Faith wherever you listen to podcasts Follow on Apple podcasts Subscribe on YouTube Follow on Spotify Follow on Podcast Addict Want to share your thoughts with us or talk about partnering with the show? Email: amy@untangledfaithpodcast.com Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow me on BlueSky
Caleb Campbell joins Amy Fritz on the Untangled Faith podcast to discuss his journey from pastoring to becoming an author, and how to engage lovingly with Christian nationalists. Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com In this episode we: Explore Caleb Campbell's background and transformation from a neo-Nazi skinhead to a church pastor. Discover the origins and motivations behind Caleb's book on Christian nationalism. Reflect on the challenges pastors face in navigating cultural and political divides, particularly within the past decade. Reframe the approach to Christian nationalism as a mission field rather than an enemy to combat. Consider practical steps for engaging in meaningful, compassionate conversations with those holding nationalist views. Featured Guest Caleb Campbell https://www.disarmingleviathan.com Resources mentioned Faithful Counseling https://faithfulcounseling.com/untangled Disarming Leviathan: Loving Your Christian Nationalist Neighbor https://amzn.to/4hEwCdi The Quiet Damage: QAnon and the Destruction of the American Family https://amzn.to/4hEwCdi Tell Your Friends! If you loved this episode, leave us a review on your favorite podcast app and share it with a friend. Tag us if you share it on social media. Follow Untangled Faith wherever you listen to podcasts Follow on Apple podcasts Subscribe on YouTube Follow on Spotify Follow on Podcast Addict Want to share your thoughts with us or talk about partnering with the show? Email: amy@untangledfaithpodcast.com Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow me on BlueSky
Dr. Beth Allison Barr joins Amy Fritz to talk about the how women's roles in church ministry have changed throughout history. Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com In this episode we: Dive into the origins and unexpected reactions to Barr's previous work, "The Making of Biblical Womanhood." Explore how Barr's experiences as both a historian and pastor's wife influenced her latest work. Unpack the historical context of ordination and the roles women played in early church leadership. Reveal how cultural forces and economics, rather than biblical mandates, have historically dictated views on women's roles. Discuss the Southern Baptist Convention's shifting stance on women's ordination in response to social and cultural changes. Shine a light on current issues within the SBC, including the connection between power dynamics and handling of abuse cases. Featured Guest Dr. Beth Allison Barr https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/598817 Resources mentioned Faithful Counseling- get 10% off here: BetterHelp - Get Started & Sign-Up Today Beth's book: https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/598817 Tell Your Friends! If you loved this episode, leave us a review on your favorite podcast app and share it with a friend. Tag us if you share it on social media. Follow Untangled Faith wherever you listen to podcasts Follow on Apple podcasts Subscribe on YouTube Follow on Spotify Follow on Podcast Addict Want to share your thoughts with us or talk about partnering with the show? Email: amy@untangledfaithpodcast.com Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow me on BlueSky
Marty Duren joins Amy Fritz on the Untangled Faith podcast to explore the intersections of faith, politics, and societal issues. Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com In this episode Amy and Marty: Talk about Marty's journey away from the Moral Majority Discuss the impact of Christian Nationalism and how that's different than patriotism Consider how proximity changes how we understand different issues. Talk about why Marty hates the word "impactful"! Featured Guest Mary Duren Kingdom in the Midst - On Earth as It is in Heaven Marty on Bluesky: Marty Duren (@martyduren.bsky.social) — Bluesky Marty on Facebook: Facebook Resources mentioned Faithful Counseling- get 10% off here: BetterHelp - Get Started & Sign-Up Today Marty's Book, The Disparate Ones https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-disparate-ones-essays-on-being-in-the-world-but-not-of-the-world/ae8b8e3c312ea6ff?ean=9781736282182&next=t&next=t Blood Brothers https://amzn.to/41qTiYq The Hundred Years' War on Palestine https://amzn.to/4i3G9fa Whose Promised Land https://amzn.to/43lCULB A Stranger In the Land https://amzn.to/43lCULB Tell Your Friends! If you loved this episode, leave us a review on your favorite podcast app and share it with a friend. Tag us if you share it on social media. Follow Untangled Faith wherever you listen to podcasts Follow on Apple podcasts Subscribe on YouTube Follow on Spotify Follow on Podcast Addict Want to share your thoughts with us or talk about partnering with the show? Email: amy@untangledfaithpodcast.com Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow me on BlueSky
Melissa J. Hogan joins Amy to talk about a talk she gave at the Restore conference in Feb 2025. What does it look like to search for safety after abuse? Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com What we talk about: Finding safe community Establishing stability The cocoon stage Reckoning with imperfect communities The risk of truly living Featured Guest Melissa J. Hogan (1) Res Ipsa with Melissa J. Hogan | Substack Tell Your Friends! If you loved this episode, leave us a review on your favorite podcast app and share it with a friend. Tag us if you share it on social media. Follow Untangled Faith wherever you listen to podcasts Follow on Apple podcasts Subscribe on YouTube Follow on Spotify Follow on Podcast Addict Want to share your thoughts with us or talk about partnering with the show? Email: amy@untangledfaithpodcast.com Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow me on BlueSky
Dr. Karen Swallow Prior joins Amy Fritz for a conversation about conspiracy theories and what it looks like to be responsible consumers of information. Subscribe to my newsletter (paid and unpaid options available to support the show): https://untangledfaith.substack.com In this episode we talk about What's a conspiracy theory? What's the appeal of conspiracy theories? How literature and media we consume forms our imaginations Featured Guest Dr. Karen Swallow Prior https://karenswallowprior.com Resources mentioned Holy Post Video about conspiracy theories: Why Do We Believe Conspiracy Theories? Dr. Francis Collins on The Bulletin https://www.christianitytoday.com/podcasts/the-bulletin/one-on-one-with-francis-collins I Cheerfully Refuse https://amzn.to/4jIoRFw The Evangelical Imagination https://amzn.to/411X9fG Tell Your Friends! If you loved this episode, leave us a review on your favorite podcast app and share it with a friend. Tag us if you share it on social media. Follow Untangled Faith wherever you listen to podcasts Follow on Apple podcasts Subscribe on YouTube Follow on Spotify Follow on Podcast Addict Want to share your thoughts with us or talk about partnering with the show? Email: amy@untangledfaithpodcast.com Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow me on BlueSky
Attorney and Institutional Response Specialist Melissa J. Hogan joins Amy Fritz on the Untangled Faith podcast for a candid discussion about how communities and leaders should respond when there is a breakdown of trust in a marriage, especially when issues of abuse or infidelity are involved. What happens when we diagnose an abuse issue as a marriage issue? Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com In this episode we talk about What communities, leaders, and friends should consider when addressing trust breakdowns in marriages. Why the first instinct to restore the marriage might be harmful. Common myths around quick-fixes such as short-term therapies and intensives. Practical steps and resources for leaders. Featured Guest Melissa J. Hogan https://melissajhogan.substack.com Resources mentioned GRACE https://www.netgrace.org Dr. Diane Langberg https://www.dianelangeberg.com Caring Well Conference 2019 ERLC National Conference - Caring Well on Vimeo Gretchen Baskerville About Me | Life-Saving Divorce Leslie Vernick Home - Leslie Vernick Natalie Hoffman Flying Free Support for Women in Abusive Relationships Tell Your Friends! If you loved this episode, leave us a review on your favorite podcast app and share it with a friend. Tag us if you share it on social media. Follow Untangled Faith wherever you listen to podcasts Follow on Apple podcasts Subscribe on YouTube Follow on Spotify Follow on Podcast Addict Want to share your thoughts with us or talk about partnering with the show? Email: amy@untangledfaithpodcast.com Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow me on BlueSky
How well does the 1995 hit book, Left Behind hold up? Amy Fritz is joined by author and podcaster, Jerry Dugan to talk about this cult classic. Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com In this episode we'll cover The origin story of Left Behind Left Behind and end times speculation Who is the anti-Christ? The impact the book had on evangelical Christians in the US Failed end-times predictions Featured Guest Jerry Dugan Resources mentioned This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For more information and 10% off your first month, visit Faithful Counseling- https://faithfulcounseling.com/untangled Revelation For The Rest of Us Left Behind Much Ado About Nothing Tell Your Friends! If you loved this episode, leave us a review on your favorite podcast app and share it with a friend. Tag us if you share it on social media. Follow Untangled Faith wherever you listen to podcasts Follow on Apple podcasts Subscribe on YouTube Follow on Spotify Follow on Podcast Addict Want to share your thoughts with us or talk about partnering with the show? Email: amy@untangledfaithpodcast.com Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow me on BlueSky
Lynna Sutherland, whom Amy refers to as the "Sharon McMahon of the PCA" stops by the Untangled Faith podcast to talk about her work in her ministry Advocacy From the Presbyterian Pew Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com Amy and Lynna talk about What inspired Lynna Sutherland to start Advocacy from the Presbyterian Pew Complexity of the PCA How understanding the origin of the PCA helps Lynna in her work Current issues: DASA Advice for men in leadership in the denomination Advice for women Featured Guest: Lynna Sutherland Presbyterian Pew Resources mentioned Advocacy from the Presbyterian Pew: Presbyterian Pew Dr. Langberg on Russell Moore podcast Harm, Trauma, and Church Abuse - Christianity Today Darby Strickland Home | Darby Strickland Ian Sears case, Nashville Presbytery Nashville pastor ousted: A landmark in PCA abuse reformMee Tell Your Friends! If you loved this episode, leave us a review on your favorite podcast app and share it with a friend. Tag us if you share it on social media. Follow Untangled Faith wherever you listen to podcasts Follow on Apple podcasts Subscribe on YouTube Follow on Spotify Follow on Podcast Addict Want to share your thoughts with us or talk about partnering with the show? Email: amy@untangledfaithpodcast.com Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow me on BlueSky
Amy Fritz reflects on the 4 year anniversary of the Religion News Service article Is Dave Ramsey's Company the Best Place to Work? Say No and You're Out. Heather Fulk joins Amy to talk about going on the record for that article. Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com In this episode you'll find Origin of the RNS article Heather Fulk shares what it's like to go decide to go on the record. Amy reflects on the Ramsey response and the main RNS article Featured Guest Heather Fulk Resources mentioned Ramsey Solutions, Dave Ramsey Episodes | Untangled Faith Dave Ramsey, Christian person finance guru, defies COVID-19 to keep staff at desks. Is Dave Ramsey's empire the ‘best place to work in America'? Say no and you're out. Full Ramsey Solutions Response. Exclusive: Audio Shows Dave Ramsey's Board Knowingly Kept Adulterous Personality on Staff. At Dave Ramsey's company, some sex outside marriage was OK, court documents show Dave Ramsey Sued for $150 Million By Former Fans Who Followed His Time Share Exit Advice Tell Your Friends! If you loved this episode, leave us a review on your favorite podcast app and share it with a friend. Tag us if you share it on social media. Follow Untangled Faith wherever you listen to podcasts Follow on Apple podcasts Subscribe on YouTube Follow on Spotify Follow on Podcast Addict Want to share your thoughts with us or talk about partnering with the show? Email: amy@untangledfaithpodcast.com Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow me on BlueSky
Amy Fritz reflects on lessons learned in 2024, favorite books, and what's coming next. Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com Hire Amy to help you with your podcast. Email: amy@untangledfaithpodcast.com Episode Highlights Most downloaded episode of 2024: The episode where Amy re-recorded her part of the conversation by herself Favorite Books Lessons Learned What's Next! Resources mentioned This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For more information and 10% off your first month, visit Faithful Counseling- https://faithfulcounseling.com/untangled Episode 111:How to Know Who to Trust in the Religion World Episode 113 with Chuck DeGroat Othered by Jenai Auman https://amzn.to/40gPCsU Lessons From the COVID War https://amzn.to/49Z22ZM My, Myself and Bob https://amzn.to/4a0okdM Final Accounting https://amzn.to/4gCsieY You Could Make This Place Beautiful https://amzn.to/4gxnec3 The Next Right Thing Guided Journal https://amzn.to/4iYPKow Tell Your Friends! If you loved this episode, leave us a review on your favorite podcast app and share it with a friend. Tag us if you share it on social media. Follow Untangled Faith wherever you listen to podcasts Follow on Apple podcasts Subscribe on YouTube Follow on Spotify Follow on Podcast Addict Want to share your thoughts with us or talk about partnering with the show? Email: amy@untangledfaithpodcast.com Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow me on BlueSky
Natasha Smith joins Amy Fritz on the Untangled Faith podcast to share her journey through grief, faith, and the power of presence during life's hardest moments. "Grief starts when you start to let go." – Natasha Smith Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com In this episode we talk about The emotional rollercoaster of awaiting MRI results and the devastating news Natasha's family received. The ICU waiting room as both a heavy and holy space The honest expression of grief and the complexities of maintaining faith amidst sorrow and disappointment. The importance of a supportive community. Secondary and invisible grief. How accurate theology can shape our understanding of suffering and God's role in it. Featured Guest Natasha Smith Homepage - Natasha Smith Resources mentioned This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For more information and for 10% off your first month, visit Faithful Counseling- https://faithfulcounseling.com/untangled Natasha Smith's book Can You Just Sit With Me? Dr. Diane Langberg- Suffering and the Heart of God: How Trauma Destroys and Christ Restores. Tell Your Friends! If you loved this episode, leave us a review on your favorite podcast app and share it with a friend. Tag us if you share it on social media. Follow Untangled Faith wherever you listen to podcasts Follow on Apple podcasts Subscribe on YouTube Follow on Spotify Follow on Podcast Addict Want to share your thoughts with us or talk about partnering with the show? Email: amy@untangledfaithpodcast.com Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow me on BlueSky
This is an episode from the Broken to Beloved podcast with Brian Lee. Brian interviews Scot Mcknight and Tommy Preson Philips about their new book Invisible Jesus: A Book about Leaving the Church and Looking for Christ Episode Resources and Links The Myth of a Christian Nation by Greg Boyd on Bookshop | Amazon Revelation for the Rest of Us by Scot McKnight & Cody Hatchett on Bookshop | on Amazon Guest Spotlight Scot has been a professor of NT for more than four decades. He is the author of more than 90 books, including the award-winning The Jesus Creed as well as A Church Called TOV. Tommy Preson Phillips is a pastor at Watermark Church in Tampa, FL. He is also a songwriter and recording artist with his band Preson Phillips. He holds an MA in NT from Northern Seminary. Scot: Website | Instagram | Twitter/X | Threads Tommy: Substack | Instagram | Threads | Preson Phillips band Get your copy of Invisible Jesus on Amazon | on Bookshop Links in these show notes are affiliate links that pay a small portion of the purchase price to Brian Lee at Broken to Beloved at no extra cost to you.
Lore Wilbert joins Amy Fritz on the Untangled Faith podcast to talk about her book, "A Curious Faith," and the spiritual discipline of curiosity, revisiting themes of certainty, vulnerability, and the role of questioning within faith communities. In this episode, we: Explore the themes and inspirations behind Lore Wilbert's book, "A Curious Faith." Discuss the societal expectation of certainty within faith communities and the richness found in admitting uncertainty Learn about Lore's experiences with using curiosity as a protective mechanism and its impacts on relationships. Reflect on the biblical story of Moses through a chapter from Lori's book, emphasizing the significance of unexpected life challenges. Highlight the need for ethical responsibility in acknowledging sources and giving proper credit, discussing issues of plagiarism in Christian publishing. Address the complexity of accepting both good and bad elements in the world through a Christian perspective. Consider the importance of curiosity as a spiritual discipline and its role in fostering understanding and genuine faith. Resources: A Curious Faith by Lore Wilbert https://amzn.to/41rzkPg Lore's Substack (1) S A Y A B L E | Lore Wilbert | Substack If you liked this episode, check out these: 90: Historical & Cultural Influences on Evangelicalism. Guest: Karen Swallow Prior 51: Celebrities for Jesus. Guest: Katelyn Beaty Where you can find me: Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com @amyfritz.bsky.social https://untangledfaithpodcast.com Amy Fritz (@amyhenningfritz) on Threads https://instagram.com/untangledfaith https://instagram.com/amyhenningfritz
Listener note: The content in this episode may not be suitable for young children. Also, please be aware that there is discussion of abuse in this episode. Please take care when listening. Melissa J. Hogan, joins Amy Fritz to revisit the 1986 marriage book His Needs, Needs by Dr. Willard Harley. Does it hold up? Did it ever hold up? What happens when a spouse who is struggling in their marriage and hoping for a way to save it picks up this book? Melissa's substack: Res Ipsa launches on January 3, 2025. - by Melissa J. Hogan If you liked this episode, check out these: 43: What We've Gotten Wrong About Divorce. Guest: Gretchen Baskerville 79: Domestic Violence & Evangelical Churches. Guest: Neil Schori Where you can find me: Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com @amyfritz.bsky.social https://untangledfaithpodcast.com Amy Fritz (@amyhenningfritz) on Threads https://instagram.com/untangledfaith https://instagram.com/amyhenningfritz
Amy Fritz is joined by her husband, Nathan, to discuss the year 2000 NYT Best Selling book, The Prayer of Jabez. If you liked this episode, check out these: 90: Historical & Cultural Influences on Evangelicalism. Guest: Karen Swallow Prior 75: Surviving, Healing, & The Pitfalls of Advocacy. Guest: Lori Anne Thompson Where you can find me: Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com @amyfritz.bsky.social https://untangledfaithpodcast.com Amy Fritz (@amyhenningfritz) on Threads https://instagram.com/untangledfaith https://instagram.com/amyhenningfritz
Amy wraps up the series on faith and politics and shares some reflections on the results of the 2024 election and what's up next for the podcast. Resources: Jen Pollock Michel Substack Article: https://jenpollockmichel.substack.com/p/writing-and-reading-in-our-political Hannah Anderson Article: https://thedispatch.com/newsletter/dispatch-faith/remembering-humility-as-a-virtue/?utm_content=buffer2da79&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer If you liked this episode, check out these: 116 How Evangelicals Aligned with Republicans: A Conversation with Chris Staron (untangledfaithpodcast.com) 115: What Happens When You Mix Politics and Faith with Kaitlyn Schiess (untangledfaithpodcast.com) Where you can find me: Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com @amyfritz.bsky.social https://untangledfaithpodcast.com Amy Fritz (@amyhenningfritz) on Threads https://instagram.com/untangledfaith https://instagram.com/amyhenningfritz
Sara Billups joins Amy Fritz on the Untangled Faith podcast to discuss how the focus on end times, culture wars, and consumerism in the evangelical church formed many of us growing up in the 80s and 90s. "If I'm being formed by these forces, in what ways am I being formed by Jesus?" – Sara Billups 03:42 Sara's background 09:35 Sara's faith and family history. 25:20 The Moral Majority 28:46 Our desire for a common enemy 38:01 Consumerism and prosperity gospel 40:11 The importance of community Resources: Orphaned Believers: https://amzn.to/3ULDoFy Jesus and John Wayne: https://amzn.to/3ULDoFy If you liked this episode, check out these: 116 How Evangelicals Aligned with Republicans: A Conversation with Chris Staron (untangledfaithpodcast.com) 115: What Happens When You Mix Politics and Faith with Kaitlyn Schiess (untangledfaithpodcast.com) Where you can find me: Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com Youtube channel- https://youtube.com/channel/UCPfFk-I6QShXXvEpSFaJOvg https://untangledfaithpodcast.com Amy Fritz (@amyhenningfritz) on Threads https://instagram.com/untangledfaith https://instagram.com/amyhenningfritz
If you seek a deeper understanding of aligning your faith and politics, this episode offers some thought-provoking insights and practical take-aways regarding what it looks like to have your Christian faith inform your vote. 00:00 Introduction 03:16 The importance of diverse voices. 07:53 Pro-life v. Pro-choice complexities. 13:02 Border security and immigration 22:01 Voting for a president. 22:57 Beyond straight-party voting. 32:39 Love God. Love your neighbor Resources: What About Abortion? Should this one issue determine how Christians vote? (1) Why the Freedom to Choose Matters to Me - by Lore Wilbert When Does Life Begin? (1) Beyond the "Christian" Voter Guide - by Amy Fritz Home - Women of Welcome Common Questions - Women of Welcome If you liked this episode, check out these: 116 How Evangelicals Aligned with Republicans: A Conversation with Chris Staron (untangledfaithpodcast.com) 115: What Happens When You Mix Politics and Faith with Kaitlyn Schiess (untangledfaithpodcast.com) Where you can find me: Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com Youtube channel- https://youtube.com/channel/UCPfFk-I6QShXXvEpSFaJOvg https://untangledfaithpodcast.com Amy Fritz (@amyhenningfritz) on Threads https://instagram.com/untangledfaith https://instagram.com/amyhenningfritz
Amy Fritz is joined by her husband, Nathan Fritz, on the Untangled Faith podcast to discuss their chainging relationship with faith and politics, particularly in the context of the 2016 election and its aftermath. "It's not just that we don't all think the same, and there isn't necessarily a clear biblical rule on every political thing. We might value some of the same things, but not everybody agrees on how to get to that place."– Amy Fritz In this episode we talk about: What started our process of rethinking the "Christian" approach to politics. Trump Derangement Syndrome. What it means to vote for policies as opposed to a person. The problem with "mean Tweets". Examine government inefficiencies while recognizing its role in providing necessary support. The role of the Church in providing social safety nets. Consider the impact of media and public perception on faith and politics, including concerns about media legitimacy and the term "Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS)." Resources: https://currentpub.com/2016/06/25/james-dobson-on-the-character-of-the-president-of-the-united-states/ https://news.gallup.com/poll/235022/presidential-moral-leadership-less-important-republicans.aspx?utm_source=alert&utm_medium=email&utm_content=morelink&utm_campaign=syndication https://thepreamble.com/p/jemar-tisby-advice-for-single-issue https://www.cnn.com/2015/09/13/politics/barack-obama-religion-christian-misperceptions/index.html https://ministrywatch.com/health-share-ministries-face-growing-chorus-of-complaints-and-lawsuits If you liked this episode, check out these ones: 116 How Evangelicals Aligned with Republicans: A Conversation with Chris Staron (untangledfaithpodcast.com) 115: What Happens When You Mix Politics and Faith with Kaitlyn Schiess (untangledfaithpodcast.com) Where you can find me: Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com Youtube channel- https://youtube.com/channel/UCPfFk-I6QShXXvEpSFaJOvg https://untangledfaithpodcast.com Amy Fritz (@amyhenningfritz) on Threads https://instagram.com/untangledfaith https://instagram.com/amyhenningfritz
Chris Staron joins Amy Fritz on the Untangled Faith podcast to discuss the ties between evangelicalism and the Republican Party and the impact of societal changes on faith and politics. “No party is going to be 100% a christian party. And if they were, I'd actually be really suspicious of them.” – Chris Staron In this episode we: Talk about the history of how evangelical Christianity became associated with the Republican Party. Discuss the impact of government regulations and civil rights changes on business owners, using historical examples. Explore Ronald Reagan's appeal to evangelical voters and the shift from Jimmy Carter's presidency. Reflect on how race, economics, and societal unrest influenced evangelicals' political affiliations. Find Chris Staron: Chris Staron, Author at Truce Podcast This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For more information and for 10% off your first month, visit Faithful Counseling- https://faithfulcounseling.com/untangled Where you can find me: Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com Youtube channel- https://youtube.com/channel/UCPfFk-I6QShXXvEpSFaJOvg https://untangledfaithpodcast.com Amy Fritz (@amyhenningfritz) on Threads https://instagram.com/untangledfaith https://instagram.com/amyhenningfritz Tune in next week for a heartfelt conversation with Amy's husband about the intersections of politics and faith.
Katilyn Schiess joins Amy Fritz for a conversation about faith and politics. Resources: Purchase Kaitlyn's new book: The Ballot and the Bible. https://amzn.to/3DNVy0L Follow Kaitlyn: https://kaitlynschiess.com Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For more information and for 10% off your first month, visit Faithful Counseling- https://faithfulcounseling.com/untangled Where you can find me: Youtube channel- https://youtube.com/channel/UCPfFk-I6QShXXvEpSFaJOvg https://untangledfaithpodcast.com https://instagram.com/untangledfaith https://instagram.com/amyhenningfritz Host/Creator: Amy Fritz
The Untangled Faith podcast is coming back! Amy shares what you can expect in this trailer.
". . . what happened to me isn't as important as what happened in me." Dr. Chuck DeGroat What happens if you make the change, take the leap or blow the whistle? And what could you learn from those who have? In each episode this season Amy Fritz talks with brave individuals who were faced with the opportunity to speak out about something they saw that was broken or unhealthy or unsafe, and decided to do something. We're going to talk about what it was like to make the decision, what they decided, and what happened when the dust settled. Join Amy Fritz for her brand new podcast, Going First. Coming October 1, 2024. Find me here: Going First with Amy Fritz Instagram: Amy Fritz | Going First Podcast (@goingfirstpodcast) • Instagram photos and videos
Boz Tchividjian, attorney and advocate for abuse survivors joins Amy Fritz on the Untangled Faith podcast to answer your questions. What's his origin story as an attorney? The origins of GRACE. Thoughts on the Us v Them messaging from many churches. NDAs Who is the Ronan Farrow or Jody Kantor of #churchtoo reporting? Who did Billy Graham vote for? (Just kidding. Boz didn't completely clear this one up for us!) Links: Sexual Abuse Attorney For Victims | Boz Tchividjian Sexual Abuse Lawyer (bozlawpa.com) GRACE: GRACE (netgrace.org) Diane Langberg at the Caring Well Conference: Suffering and the Heart of God: How Trauma Destroys and Christ Restores – Diane Langberg on Vimeo Boz at the Caring Well Conference: Winter Inside the Church and Hope for Spring – Boz Tchividjian on Vimeo Support the show: Newsletter signup Paypal Donation Come chat with me! Twitter: Amy Fritz Instagram: Amy Fritz Untangled Faith Website: Untangled Faith Host/Creator: Amy Fritz
Ryan Ramsey joins Amy Fritz to offer encouragement for those wounded in their faith community. If you've been hurt and feel alone, I know this conversation will encourage you. Links: Ryan Ramsey Under the Unpredictable Plant by Eugene Peterson Find us here: Instagram: Amy Fritz Untangled Faith Website: Untangled Faith
This episode is part 2 of the conversation that Amy Fritz and Melissa Hogan started in the previous episode. Amy shares more of what she was seeing in Ramsey Solutions that felt very similar to news of scandal with other Christian ministries and leaders. In this conversation Melissa and Amy talk about over two dozen resources they found helpful in recognizing and processing abusive and/or unhealthy organizations, understanding the hurdles whistle-blowers have to telling the truth, and the voices that gave them courage to speak up. You can find the full list of resources at the podcast website: Untangled Faith Podcast Links: Boz Tchividjian, Abuse Survivor Advocate/Attorney Julie Roys Diane Langberg: Narcissism and the System it Breeds Find us here: Instagram: Amy Fritz Untangled Faith Website: Untangled Faith
Amy Fritz is joined by Melissa J. Hogan for a conversation about how they realized they were connected to an unhealthy organization. Amy and Melissa met when Melissa's husband at the time, and Nathan, Amy's husband, were working at Ramsey Solutions. In this episode they talk about how the events happening in the Evangelical world in 2018 and 2019, along with different strategic resources, helped to open their eyes to red flags in the organization. Links: The Way of the Dragon of the Way of the Lamb PhD dissertation from Wade Mullen Bill Hybels abuse report James MacDonald reporting by Julie Roys Rachael Denhollander speaks up about abuse at Sovereign Grace Boz Tchividjian, Abuse Survivor Advocate/Attorney Julie Roys Diane Langberg: Narcissism and the System it Breeds The Body Keeps the Score Afraid of the Doctor Steve Hassan, cult expert Melissa J. Hogan Find us here: Instagram: Amy Fritz Untangled Faith Website: Untangled Faith
On Episode 2 of the Untangled Faith Podcast, Dr. Gary David Stratton joins Amy Fritz to discuss Zach Stewart's pastoral plagiarism. Mary DeMuth joins us again to talk about what healing looks like on the other side of spiritual abuse, and we hear the second part of Colleen's story of what happened after discovering that her pastor had plagiarized hundreds of sermons. Links: Episode 1: Recognizing Spiritual Abuse and Part 1 of Colleen's Story Honesty Matters: The Problem of Pastoral Plagiarism Ask Bob: What should I do about a pastor who is plagiarizing sermons? Gary Stratton Mary DeMuth We Too: How The Church can Respond Redemptively to the Sexual Abuse Crisis. Wade Mullen CH Spurgeon Lectures to my Students Find us here: Instagram: Amy Fritz Untangled Faith Website: Untangled Faith
We're no longer releasing new episodes of the Untangled Faith podcast. Instead, we'll be re-sharing some of the old classic episodes. Thanks for supporting the podcast! On the first episode of The Untangled Faith Podcast, Amy has a conversation with author and speaker, Mary DeMuth about the characteristics of a spiritually abusive environment. We also hear from the first in our series of wounded resisters as Colleen shares part 1 of her story of discovering her pastor was hiding a big secret from their congregation. Show links: 10 Ways to Spot Spiritual Abuse | Mary DeMuth A Church Called Tov: Forming a Goodness Culture That Resists Abuses of Power and Promotes Healing Amy and Heather go on the record for Bob Smietana in this article Esau McCaulley, The Unsettling Power of Easter Mary Demuth
Amy shares her decision regarding the future of the Untangled Faith podcast. Thanks so much for your support over the last three years. How to reach Amy: Email: amy@untangledfaithpodcast.com
Chuck DeGroat returns to the Untangled Faith podcast with host Amy Fritz to explore the transformative work of moving from self-awareness to self-regulation and how our response to shame changes everything. “I call the work that I do sometimes excavation work, because we're removing rubble. . .There's a lot of rubble that has kept me inwardly oriented and not as merciful or more prone to bitterness than prone to justice as I do my own work. And as I identify these parts of me that are self-protective, and befriend them and bless them and offer peace to them, there is a sense in which we all can live from that deep heart God created us for in love, goodness, faith, gentleness, meekness. . .And so I often say in the work that I do, the greatest asset is that I'm working with image bearers.” - Chuck DeGroat In this episode we: - Address the repercussions of the Calvin University president's resignation and its ripple effect on community leaders. - Discuss the need for self-awareness in understanding one's actions as incomplete without self-regulation - Discuss the delicate balance between speaking out on issues and exercising prudence in engagement. - Unpack the concept of shame, its link to narcissism, and the importance of having strategies to work through it. - Share personal stories that highlight our relationship with shame in relationship dynamics. Other Episodes you might enjoy: https://untangledfaithpodcast.com/2022/07/13/46-when-narcissism-comes-to-church-guest-chuck-degroat/ https://untangledfaithpodcast.com/2022/08/10/51-celebrities-for-jesus-guest-katelyn-beaty/ Support the Show: Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com Join us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/untangledfaith This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For more information and 10% off your first month, visit Faithful Counseling- https://faithfulcounseling.com/untangled Where you can find me: Youtube channel- https://youtube.com/channel/UCPfFk-I6QShXXvEpSFaJOvg https://untangledfaithpodcast.com https://instagram.com/untangledfaith https://instagram.com/amyhenningfritz
Content Note: There is discussion regarding abuse in this episode. Please take care when listening. Author, Ryan George, joins Amy to share his personal experience of leaving a high-control religious community, and what it was like to realize, while listening to a podcast, that his dad was a serial abuser. He also shares what pulled him out of the IFB world and what that means when it comes to helping others. Buy Ryan's book: Hurt and Healed by the Church: Redemption and Reconstruction After Spiritual Abuse Episodes you might enjoy: https://untangledfaithpodcast.com/2023/09/27/97-when-mlms-come-to-church-guest-chris-staron/ https://untangledfaithpodcast.com/2023/08/16/91-navigating-the-intersection-of-faith-politics-guest-kaitlyn-schiess/ Support the show: Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com Join us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/untangledfaith This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For more information and 10% off your first month, visit Faithful Counseling- https://faithfulcounseling.com/untangled Where you can find me: Youtube channel- https://youtube.com/channel/UCPfFk-I6QShXXvEpSFaJOvg https://untangledfaithpodcast.com https://instagram.com/untangledfaith https://instagram.com/amyhenningfritz
Becky Castle Miller joins Amy to discuss strategies for assessing the character of church leaders, the importance of being informed, and how to navigate the often-discomforting process of learning about and responding to accusations against those in power. You'll also get to listen in on some of our personal experiences—the struggle of having to reconcile conflicting information about individuals we once admired and our responsibility to inform others, while remaining sensitive to those at different places of being able to receive that information. You'll hear about the responsibility individuals have to speak out within their communities and organizations, responsibly handling these issues, and why it's crucial to believe and act upon allegations, even when they first emerge in less formal settings. Where you can find Becky: Website: beckycastlemiller.com Substack: beckycastlemiller.substack.com Instagram: @wholeemotion Ravi Zacharias Teen Mania Recovering Grace Chris Rice Mark Driscoll ACNA Sovereign Grace Larry Nassar Northern Seminary John Crist Duggars Reporters/News Sources to follow: RNS Dee- Wartburg Watch Ministry Watch Roys Report Episodes you might enjoy: https://untangledfaithpodcast.com/2022/08/03/50-dr-scot-mcknight-and-laura-barringer-share-what-they-have-learned-from-publishing-a-church-called-tov/ https://untangledfaithpodcast.com/2023/01/25/67-the-secret-to-being-courageous-guest-kj-ramsey/ Support the show: Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com Join us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/untangledfaith This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For more information and 10% off your first month, visit Faithful Counseling- https://faithfulcounseling.com/untangled Where you can find me: Youtube channel- https://youtube.com/channel/UCPfFk-I6QShXXvEpSFaJOvg https://untangledfaithpodcast.com https://instagram.com/untangledfaith https://instagram.com/amyhenningfritz Host/Creator: Amy Fritz Producers: Michele Pjanic Phil and Susan Perdue Pam Forsythe Chelle Taylor
Kristen LaValley joins Amy for a conversation about how suffering changes how we view God, religious cliches, being willing to see other's pain, and what she thinks about the recent influx of books decrying deconstruction. Resources: Kristen's new book: Even If He Doesn't Follow Kristen here: (2) things i'm thinking about | Kristen LaValley | Substack A master list of books, movies, videos, and podcasts that might help you with recovering from and making sense of spiritual abuse: Spiritual Abuse Recovery Starter Pack – Untangled Faith Podcast Episodes you might enjoy: https://untangledfaithpodcast.com/2023/03/01/72-unraveling-abuse-in-the-church-pete-singer-on-third-party-investigations-trauma-informed-practices/ https://untangledfaithpodcast.com/2022/11/16/61-deep-wide-finding-a-faith-thats-richer-better-than-you-hoped-guest-traci-rhoades/ Support the show: Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com Join us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/untangledfaith This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For more information and for 10% off your first month, visit Faithful Counseling- https://faithfulcounseling.com/untangled Where you can find me: Youtube channel- https://youtube.com/channel/UCPfFk-I6QShXXvEpSFaJOvg https://untangledfaithpodcast.com https://instagram.com/untangledfaith https://instagram.com/amyhenningfritz Host/Creator: Amy Fritz Producers: Michele Pjanic Phil and Susan Perdue Pam Forsythe Chelle Taylor
In this thought-provoking episode of Untangled Faith, Amy Fritz sits down with Kristen LaValley to discuss the complex and often misunderstood intersection of faith, prayer, and suffering. Kristen opens up about the emotional journey of navigating her high-risk pregnancy and the pressures of expecting specific outcomes from prayer. You'll love hearing Kristen's and Amy's conversation (including some personal anecdotes that might surprise you!) Where you can find Kristen: Website: https://www.kristenlavalley.com Substack: https://www.kristenlavalley.substack.com Instagram: @kristen.lavalley Kristen's book Even If He Doesn't: https://amzn.to/4gVFImn (affiliate links used) Episodes you might enjoy: https://www.untangledfaithpodcast.com/46-when-narcissism-comes-to-church-guest-chuck-degroat/ https://www.untangledfaithpodcast.com/112-leaving-the-ifb-and-finding-the-real-jesus-guest-ryan-george/ Support the show: Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For more information and 10% off your first month, visit Faithful Counseling- https://faithfulcounseling.com/untangled Where you can find me: Youtube channel- https://youtube.com/channel/UCPfFk-I6QShXXvEpSFaJOvg https://untangledfaithpodcast.com https://instagram.com/untangledfaith https://instagram.com/amyhenningfritz
What happens when your dream dies? Amy shares about what that experience was like from their eager anticipation to join Ramsey Solutions to the point where it fell apart. If you enjoyed this episode, you're going to love these ones: 90: Historical & Cultural Influences on Evangelicalism. Guest: Karen Swallow Prior – Untangled Faith Podcast 96: The Reshaping of the American Church. Guest: Bob Smietana – Untangled Faith Podcast Support the show: Subscribe to my newsletter:https://untangledfaith.substack.com Join us on Patreon:https://patreon.com/untangledfaith This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For more information and for 10% off your first month, visit Faithful Counseling- https://faithfulcounseling.com/untangled Where you can find me: Youtube channel-https://youtube.com/channel/UCPfFk-I6QShXXvEpSFaJOvg https://untangledfaithpodcast.com https://instagram.com/untangledfaith https://instagram.com/amyhenningfritz Host/Creator: Amy Fritz Producers: Michele Pjanic Phil and Susan Perdue Pam Forsythe Chelle Taylor
In this solo episode of the Untangled Faith podcast, Amy Fritz shares a deeply personal essay about the pain and process of coping with the death of a dream, specifically related to her and her husband's journey with Ramsey Solutions. "What do you do when you have a dream that dies?" – Amy Fritz Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com In this episode Amy talks about What it feels like to chase a dream How Jon Acuff's writings and work encouraged them to apply at Ramsey Solutions What it was like call time of death on a dream Resources mentioned This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For more information and for 10% off your first month, visit Faithful Counseling- https://faithfulcounseling.com/untangled Quitter by Jon Acuff If you liked this episode, you'll love these ones: 71: Why You Should Reconsider A Ramsey Solutions Job 94: Lawsuit Update: Hypocrisy and Double Standards at Ramsey Solutions Tell Your Friends! If you loved this episode, leave us a review on your favorite podcast app and share it with a friend. Tag us if you share it on social media. Follow Untangled Faith wherever you listen to podcasts Follow on Apple podcasts Subscribe on YouTube Follow on Spotify Follow on Podcast Addict Want to share your thoughts with us or talk about partnering with the show? Email: amy@untangledfaithpodcast.com Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow me on BlueSky
Welcome to Untangled Faith, where we navigate the complex journey of faith and the challenges we face in our spiritual communities. In this episode we're diving deep into the world of church affiliation and the personal implications it carries for believers. Guests Nathan Fritz, Amanda Turnbull, and Melissa Anne share their comfort (or discomfort) with the idea of church membership as well as some of their backstories that have informed how they approach this topic. To follow more the Amanda and Melissa's story, check it out here: Burning Butterflies (pod.link) If you enjoyed this episode, you're going to love this one: 96: The Reshaping of the American Church. Guest: Bob Smietana – Untangled Faith Podcast Support the show: Subscribe to my newsletter:https://untangledfaith.substack.com Join us on Patreon:https://patreon.com/untangledfaith This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For more information and for 10% off your first month, visit Faithful Counseling- https://faithfulcounseling.com/untangled Where you can find me: Youtube channel-https://youtube.com/channel/UCPfFk-I6QShXXvEpSFaJOvg https://untangledfaithpodcast.com https://instagram.com/untangledfaith https://instagram.com/amyhenningfritz Host/Creator: Amy Fritz Producers: Michele Pjanic Phil and Susan Perdue Pam Forsythe Chelle Taylor
Looking for a place that allows you to pull up a seat at the table and have honest and vulnerable conversations about faith and life? Hi! That's exactly what we're doing at the Untangled Faith Podcast. Hello! I'm Amy Fritz, the host of the Untangled Faith podcast. I pressed "publish" in April of 2021 and we're still going! I'm fine-tuning a bit as we move into 2024 and I can't wait to have conversations with voices that understand what it's like to navigate these spaces that are full of land mines and broken systems and people. I'm so glad you're here. If you want to hear me, in my own voice, share some thoughts as we move into this year, check out the latest episode of Untangled Faith in your favorite podcast player.
Throughout the month of December, we've been counting down the most downloaded episodes of the Untangled Faith Podcast. Today I share the most downloaded episode of 2023.Episode 71- Why You Should Reconsider Taking A Job At Ramsey Solutions has been downloaded over 4400 times since it was released last February. Melissa Hogan joined me to talk about our concerns about our understanding of a new employee agreement Ramsey Solutions was requiring of all employees.Note: Amy will be taking off the month of January to make plans for 2024. Make sure you're following of subscribed to the podcast on your favorite listening app to make sure you don't miss the next episode when it drops!P.S. To access the bonus audio Amy mentioned in this episode, you can find that at patreon.com/untangledfaithTranscriptEpisodes you might enjoy:https://untangledfaithpodcast.com/2023/09/06/94-lawsuit-update-hypocrisy-and-double-standards-at-ramsey-solutions/https://untangledfaithpodcast.com/2022/07/20/48-former-ramsey-solutions-employees-reflect-on-their-experience-with-ramsey-meetings/ Support the show:Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.comJoin us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/untangledfaithThis podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For more information and for 10% off your first month, visit Faithful Counseling- https://faithfulcounseling.com/untangledWhere you can find me:Youtube channel- https://youtube.com/channel/UCPfFk-I6QShXXvEpSFaJOvghttps://untangledfaithpodcast.comhttps://instagram.com/untangledfaith https://instagram.com/amyhenningfritz Host/Creator: Amy FritzProducers:Michele PjanicPhil and Susan PerduePam ForsytheChelle Taylor
I'm counting down the most downloaded episodes of 2023 and sharing them with you this month. This episode was the 2nd most downloaded.Kristina Kallman and JJ Merrick join Amy to share their thoughts about Shiny Happy People and how the IBLP and Bill Gothard world intersected with their lives.Resources: Episodes you might enjoy:https://untangledfaithpodcast.com/2023/06/29/87audio-fix-shiny-happy-people-the-impact-of-iblp-and-bill-gothard-on-the-evangelical-church-guests-kristina-kallman-and-jj-merrick/https://untangledfaithpodcast.com/2023/10/04/98-what-you-need-to-know-about-domestic-violence-guest-naghmeh-panahi/ Support the show:Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.comJoin us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/untangledfaithThis podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For more information and for 10% off your first month, visit Faithful Counseling- https://faithfulcounseling.com/untangledWhere you can find me:Youtube channel- https://youtube.com/channel/UCPfFk-I6QShXXvEpSFaJOvghttps://untangledfaithpodcast.comhttps://instagram.com/untangledfaith https://instagram.com/amyhenningfritz Host/Creator: Amy FritzProducers:Michele PjanicPhil and Susan PerduePam ForsytheChelle TaylorLaura Boyd
I'm counting down the most downloaded episodes of 2023!In this episode Pete Singer, Executive Director of GRACE joins Amy to talk about third party assessments and how we should respond to those "over sensitive" to abuse.Resources: Episodes you might enjoy:https://untangledfaithpodcast.com/2023/06/14/84-boz-tchividjian-on-fighting-against-abuse-in-the-church/https://untangledfaithpodcast.com/2023/04/12/75-surviving-healing-the-pitfalls-of-advocacy-guest-lori-anne-thompson/ Support the show:Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.comJoin us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/untangledfaithThis podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For more information and for 10% off your first month, visit Faithful Counseling- https://faithfulcounseling.com/untangledWhere you can find me:Youtube channel- https://youtube.com/channel/UCPfFk-I6QShXXvEpSFaJOvghttps://untangledfaithpodcast.comhttps://instagram.com/untangledfaith https://instagram.com/amyhenningfritz Host/Creator: Amy FritzProducers:Michele PjanicPhil and Susan PerduePam ForsytheChelle TaylorLaura Boyd
I'm counting down the most downloaded episodes of 2023.This episode with Amber Cullum came in as the 4th most downloaded episode. She and I sat down and talked about what it's like to reckon with problems in our own faith communities.Resources: Episodes you might enjoy:https://untangledfaithpodcast.com/2023/09/20/96-the-reshaping-of-the-american-church-guest-bob-smietana/https://untangledfaithpodcast.com2023/09/13/95-untwisting-scripture-does-god-really-want-to-break-us-guest-rebecca-davis/ Support the show:Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.comJoin us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/untangledfaithThis podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For more information and for 10% off your first month, visit Faithful Counseling- https://faithfulcounseling.com/untangledWhere you can find me:Youtube channel- https://youtube.com/channel/UCPfFk-I6QShXXvEpSFaJOvghttps://untangledfaithpodcast.comhttps://instagram.com/untangledfaith https://instagram.com/amyhenningfritz Host/Creator: Amy FritzProducers:Michele PjanicPhil and Susan PerduePam ForsytheChelle TaylorLaura Boyd
"I think there's so many people that are hurting quietly and feel like they're not good Christians or they don't measure up or they're not good enough. And, you know, if God could just use my story, even , to just comfort somebody else, then that's a good thing. And I know that he'll redeem it somehow. "- Ashley PritchardBo and Ashley Pritchard sit down with Amy to share where there are now after a painful church implosion.Resources:A master list of books, movies, videos, and podcasts that might help you with recovering from and making sense of spiritual abuse: Spiritual Abuse Recovery Starter Pack – Untangled Faith Podcast Episodes you might enjoy:https://untangledfaithpodcast.com/2023/03/01/72-unraveling-abuse-in-the-church-pete-singer-on-third-party-investigations-trauma-informed-practices/https://untangledfaithpodcast.com/2022/11/16/61-deep-wide-finding-a-faith-thats-richer-better-than-you-hoped-guest-traci-rhoades/ Support the show:Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.comJoin us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/untangledfaithThis podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For more information and for 10% off your first month, visit Faithful Counseling- https://faithfulcounseling.com/untangledWhere you can find me:Youtube channel- https://youtube.com/channel/UCPfFk-I6QShXXvEpSFaJOvghttps://untangledfaithpodcast.comhttps://instagram.com/untangledfaith https://instagram.com/amyhenningfritz Host/Creator: Amy FritzProducers:Michele PjanicPhil and Susan PerduePam ForsytheChelle TaylorMentioned in this episode:Faithful CounselingVisit https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/untangled for 10% your first month.
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