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Untangled Faith
Recovering From Purity Culture. Guest: Dr. Camden Morgante
Dr. Camden Morgante joins Amy Fritz to talk about all the awful metaphors and false promises of purity culture, and a better way forward. If you grew up reading Josh Harris and Elisabeth Elliot, you're going to love this one! Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com Featured Guest Dr. Camden Morgante https://drcamden.com/press/ Resources mentioned Dr. Camden's site: https://drcamden.com/press/ Dr. Camden's Substack: https://drcamden.substack.com/ Recovering From Purity Culture https://amzn.to/4kQmSPN...
2025-06-20
49 min
Untangled Faith
Healing and Navigating the Pitfalls of the Advocacy Space. Guest: Lori Anne Thompson
Have you been told to (or seen others) push through personal pain and trauma while engaging in advocacy for the health of the Church without being given the tools to manage your (or their) own emotional wellness? Are you often feeling overwhelmed and exhausted? Meet Lori Anne Thompson: a compassionate survivor, storyteller, and student. Lori Anne is a devoted wife, mother, and enthusiastic cook who loves to share her passion for sustainable rhythms and healing for those who have survived trauma. This episode was initially shared in April 2023, but with the heartbreaking loss of Jennifer...
2025-06-11
52 min
Untangled Faith
140: Navigating Awkward Church Transitions and Avoiding Accidental Heresy. Guest: Aaron Armstrong
Aaron Armstrong joins Amy Fritz on the Untangled Faith podcast to explore the nuances of leaving a beloved church community, navigating the awkwardness of joining a new church, and the motivations and process behind his new book, Faith Simplified: What We Believe and Why We Believe It. The conversation moves from personal stories of faith transitions to honest insight into Christian publishing, endorsements, and what it means to thoughtfully engage with the important theological tenants of the Christian faith. Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com In this episode we:...
2025-06-04
59 min
Untangled Faith
139: Posture Over Position: Transforming How We Engage LGBTQ+ Folks in Our Congregations: Guest Bill Henson, Posture Shift Ministries
Bill Henson, founder and director of Posture Shift Ministries, joins Amy Fritz on the Untangled Faith podcast to talk about cultivating a posture of radical love and hospitality toward LGBTQ+ individuals and families within the church, regardless of theological position. Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com In this episode we: Explore the difference between a church’s theological position and its posture toward LGBTQ+ individuals. Hear why Posture Shift was founded in the midst of the culture wars around LGBTQ+ rights and the church’s respon...
2025-05-21
59 min
Broken to Beloved Podcast
048: Holding Space for The Spiritually Wounded with Amy Fritz
Ever wonder what it’s like to run a community solely focused on spiritual abuse?From dealing with the regular stream of scandals and stories to the practicalities of managing the business, it helps to hear how others navigate this field. In this episode, I talk with my friend Amy Fritz, creator and host of the Untangled Faith podcast. We get really honest and a little bit vulnerable about our thought processes, how we make the decisions we do, and what we hope for our communities. Listen to learn how we approach best practices and nav...
2025-04-30
56 min
Untangled Faith
137: Life After Financial Peace University Rethinking Dave Ramsey’s Baby Steps
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...
2025-04-29
57 min
Untangled Faith
136: What Happens When You Have Conflicting Information About Someone's Character?
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 sha...
2025-04-23
06 min
Untangled Faith
135: Explaining the Johnny Hunt v. Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) Lawsuit. Guest: Melissa J. Hogan
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 r...
2025-04-15
51 min
Untangled Faith
Pushing Back Against Spiritual Anxiety. Guest: Tiffany Yecke Brooks
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. High...
2025-04-08
49 min
Untangled Faith
Building Safe Sanctuaries. Guest: Dr. Diane Langberg
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 a...
2025-04-01
42 min
Untangled Faith
Celebrities For Jesus. Guest: Katelyn Beaty (RERUN)
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 cons...
2025-03-25
55 min
Untangled Faith
132: Loving Your Christian Nationalist Neighbor. Guest: Caleb Campbell
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...
2025-03-18
1h 00
Untangled Faith
131: Exploring Women's Historical Roles in Ministry. Guest: Dr. Beth Allison Barr
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 b...
2025-03-11
51 min
Untangled Faith
130: Engaging Cultural Issues Through Faith: A Conversation with Marty Duren
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...
2025-03-04
56 min
Untangled Faith
129: Searching For Safety After Abuse and Harm. Guest: Melissa J. Hogan
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 epis...
2025-02-25
51 min
Untangled Faith
128: Understanding Conspiracy Theories. Guest: Dr. Karen Swallow Prior
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...
2025-02-11
46 min
Untangled Faith
127: False Redemption: It's Not A Marriage Issue Guest- Melissa J. Hogan
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 res...
2025-02-04
1h 03
Broken to Beloved Podcast
035: Summit Q&A with Amy Fritz, Kat Wilkins, LPC & Colby Wilkins, RMHCI
The 2025 Annual Summit is over!This episode is part 2 of our live Q&A session from Wednesday, January 22 with Amy Fritz and Colby Wilkins, hosted on YouTube Live. We responded to emails sent in with the biggest struggles and questions sent in from over 300 Summit attendees. If you missed the Summit or want to watch any of the sessions, you can still get an All Access Pass. It's still available for $117 through the end of the month. Price goes up to $129 on February 1.Links & ResourcesGet the full show notes a...
2025-01-31
1h 08
Untangled Faith
126: Revisiting Left Behind with Jerry Dugan
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 podcas...
2025-01-28
48 min
Untangled Faith
125: Meet the "Sharon Says So" of the PCA denomination. Guest: Lynna Sutherland
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...
2025-01-21
00 min
Untangled Faith
124: 4 Year Anniversary of Going on The Record About Ramsey Solutions
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 ...
2025-01-14
27 min
Untangled Faith
Year in Review: Favorite Reads, Podcast Moments, and Insights from 2024
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/u...
2024-12-31
16 min
Untangled Faith
Holy Spaces of Grief with Natasha Smith
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 m...
2024-12-24
43 min
Untangled Faith
The Spiritual Discipline of Curiosity with Lore Wilbert
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. Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com 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 im...
2024-12-10
51 min
Untangled Faith
122: Revisiting His Needs, Her Needs with Melissa J. Hogan
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...
2024-12-03
56 min
Untangled Faith
121: Revisiting The Prayer of Jabez
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 http...
2024-11-26
1h 00
Untangled Faith
120: 2024 Election Wrap-Up and What's Next
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 Wh...
2024-11-19
13 min
Untangled Faith
119: Orphaned Believers: Sara Billups on Church, Culture Wars, and Spiritual Growth
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 Stuff we talk about: Sara's faith and family history. The Moral Majority Our desire for a common enemy Consumerism and prosperity gospel The importance of community Reso...
2024-11-12
46 min
Untangled Faith
118: Is There One Right Way for Christians to Vote?
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. Amy Fritz is joined by her husband, Nathan, and they talk about: The importance of diverse voices. Pro-life v. Pro-choice complexities. Border security and immigration Voting for a president. Beyond straight-party voting. Love God. Love your neighbor Resources: What About Abortion? Should this one issue d...
2024-11-05
33 min
Untangled Faith
117: How Donald Trump Changed How I Thought About Politics and Faith
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....
2024-10-29
40 min
Untangled Faith
116 How Evangelicals Aligned with Republicans: A Conversation with Chris Staron
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...
2024-10-22
54 min
Untangled Faith
115: What Happens When You Mix Politics and Faith with Kaitlyn Schiess
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
2024-10-15
51 min
Untangled Faith
Untangled Faith Is Coming Back!
The Untangled Faith podcast is coming back! Amy shares what you can expect in this trailer.
2024-10-14
02 min
Price of Avocado Toast
From Dedicated Employee To Disillusioned Anti Dave Ramsey Advocates With Amy Fritz - SUMMER REWIND
We are currently in week four of our six week Summer Rewind Series. We are replaying all of our most popular podcast episodes, all under the theme of Dave Ramsey... because they're popular for a reason, right? 👀 This episode was originally aired on June 8, 2022 as episode 90 and it kicks off part one of our three part series, where we do a deep examination of Ramsey Solutions. Today’s guest, Amy Fritz, shares her story of her family's experience with Ramsey Solutions, Dave Ramsey's Company. Amy’s husband, Nathan Fritz, worked at Ramsey Solutions and made his exi...
2024-07-24
46 min
Untangled Faith
Boz Tchividjian Discusses NDAs, Abuse in Churches, and Support for Abuse Survivors
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 (bozla...
2024-06-19
1h 03
Liminal Living
54: Amy Fritz: Untangling Faith from the Evangelical Industrial Complex
Has your faith community become a breeding ground for spiritual abuse? Today I talk to Amy Fritz, host of the podcast "Untangled Faith," and we delve into the complexities of spiritual abuse within faith communities, drawing from her personal experiences and her husband's encounters while working for Dave Ramasey. Through occasional articles, Amy shares insights on faith, parenting, and simplifying life while fostering meaningful connections. In this insightful interview, she discusses pivotal moments in her faith journey, theological perspectives that reshaped her thinking, and sustaining practices that offer hope. Touching on topics like reorganized religion, abusive tactics, and the...
2024-03-27
1h 12
Untangled Faith
113: Self Awareness Isn't Enough. Guest: Chuck DeGroat
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, th...
2024-03-13
36 min
Untangled Faith
112: Leaving the IFB and Finding the Real Jesus. Guest: Ryan George
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:
2024-03-06
33 min
Untangled Faith
111: How To Know Who to Trust in the Religion World. Guest: Becky Castle Miller
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 the...
2024-02-28
48 min
Untangled Faith
110: Navigating Faith and Suffering with Kristen LaValley
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 D...
2024-02-21
39 min
Untangled Faith
Death of A Dream
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 R...
2024-02-14
13 min
The Christian Podcaster
Is Banter Good or Bad? with Eric Nevins and Amy Fritz
Is Banter Good or Bad? Get ready for an eye-opening discussion on banter in podcasts. Join us as we explore the impact of banter, the value of authenticity, and the unique voice each podcaster brings to the table. In this episode of The Christian Podcaster, our host Eric Nevins explores the significance of banter in fostering connections with listeners and discusses using banter effectively with guest Amy Fritz. Amy and Eric shed light on the importance of considering the podcast's theme and audience interests when including banter, emphasizing the need for relevancy and...
2024-02-13
27 min
Untangled Faith
108:To Belong or Not: Unpacking the Dilemma of Church Membership
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) I...
2024-02-07
38 min
Everyday Entrepreneurship
From Burned Out to Fired Up with Dr. Amy-Jo Farrow
In today’s episode I am am thrilled to introduce my guest, Dr. Amy-Jo Farrow, an occupational health physician and burnout coach. We dive deep into the realities of burnout, especially in the demanding world of healthcare. Dr. Amy Jo shares her transformative journey from clinical medicine to coaching, focusing on helping doctors find balance and thrive. This episode is full of insights for anyone feeling overwhelmed, offering practical strategies for dealing with burnout and maintaining well-being. Here are the highlights: (04:38) Burnout, career changes, and occupational medicine (11:38) Coaching...
2023-12-05
33 min
The Christian Podcaster
Podcast Promotion Plans with Eric Nevins and Amy Fritz
How do you get more podcast listeners? In the Christian Podcasters Association marketing plan, there are five steps to creating awareness of your podcast. One of them is social media. (I heard that collective groan.) But is the problem with social media? Or is that you don't have a good plan for sharing in all the places? On today's episode of The Christian Podcaster, Eric Nevins and Amy Fritz share their podcast promotion plans that they use each and every week. You'll be inspired to take your social sharing up a le...
2023-11-07
19 min
The New Evangelicals Podcast
171. Dave Ramsey's Total Money Takeover // Amy Fritz
Amy Fritz, host of The Untangled Faith podcast, sits down with Tim to discuss her story. Amy gives some of her background. Tim and Amy discuss how her husband came to work for Dave Ramsey. They also discuss the red flags Amy and her husband began to see. Tim and Amy discuss the scandals that now plague Dave Ramsay’s ministry. Lastly, they discuss the resulting issues for Amy and her husband after her husband left Dave Ramsay’s company.Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals Support Our WorkGet Tickets To Theology Beer Camp ...
2023-09-25
52 min
The New Evangelicals Podcast
171. Dave Ramsey's Total Money Takeover // Amy Fritz
Amy Fritz, host of The Untangled Faith podcast, sits down with Tim to discuss her story. Amy gives some of her background. Tim and Amy discuss how her husband came to work for Dave Ramsey. They also discuss the red flags Amy and her husband began to see. Tim and Amy discuss the scandals that now plague Dave Ramsay’s ministry. Lastly, they discuss the resulting issues for Amy and her husband after her husband left Dave Ramsay’s company.Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals Support Our WorkGet Tickets To Theology Beer Camp ...
2023-09-25
52 min
A World of Difference
Live Recording with Amy Fritz on Unmasking Toxicity and Creating Healthier Work Environments at Podcast Movement Conference in Denver
In a world where Amy Fritz thought she knew the ins and outs of the way she thought a faith-based business such as the Lampo Group or Ramsey Solutions should work, she found herself plunged into a bewildering labyrinth of toxicity. The air was heavy with unspoken tensions, and the invisible shackles around her tightened every day, but just when Amy thought she had reached her breaking point, an unexpected twist emerged, shattering her reality and offering a glimmer of hope. What did Amy discover that could potentially change the course of her life and view of work? Stay...
2023-09-13
56 min
Untangled Faith
Does God Really Want To Break You? Guest: Rebecca Davis
Rebecca Davis joins Amy Fritz on the Untangled Faith podcast to discuss the complexities of truth, defamation, and the misuse of scripture in addressing suffering and abuse within the church. "Truth can never be considered slander, even if it's negative." – Rebecca Davis Check out Rebecca's Trauma Informed Book Coaching program Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com In this episode we Explore the difference between truth and accusations of slander Examine the evangelical response to accusations Hear Rebecca's perso...
2023-09-13
39 min
Untangled Faith
94: Lawsuit Update: Hypocrisy and Double Standards at Ramsey Solutions
Lawsuit Update: Hypocrisy and Double Standards at Ramsey Solutions Explicit content and language warning. ** This is a conversation that was recorded for the Untangled Faith Patreon community in December of 2022. Since it has been about a year since there was much movement in the O'Connor lawsuit, I decided to share this audio publicly. If you hear any mention of "upcoming" dates, keep in mind that this was recorded almost a year ago.** In this episode of the Untangled Faith podcast, host Amy Fritz is joined by attorney, Melissa Hogan, to discuss the ongoing lawsuits that...
2023-09-06
1h 04
Untangled Faith
91: Navigating the Intersection of Faith & Politics. Guest: Kaitlyn Schiess
"Read widely and in diverse communities. Challenge your biases and seek out perspectives that differ from your own. This will lead to a better understanding of Scripture and its application to our lives." - Kaitlyn Schiess While an undergrad at Liberty University, Kaitlyn Schiess detoured from her plan to go to law school after the ideas involved in the intersection of religion and politics captured her attention. That detour led to Dallas Seminary and Duke Divinity School instead of law school and it has lead to two books on the subjects we're not supposed to talk about...
2023-08-16
53 min
Untangled Faith
90: Historical & Cultural Influences on Evangelicalism. Guest: Karen Swallow Prior
Dr. Karen Swallow Prior joins Amy Fritz on the Untangled Faith podcast to talk about how Stories, Metaphors, and Images have influenced the Evangelical imagination. We should always be trying to be aware of cultural influences and think about how they shape us as humans. - Karen Swallow Prior In this episode we: Discuss the cultural forces that drive evangelical norms. Learn some context and origin and development of the evangelical faith. Contend with sentimentality issues complicating the evangelical landscape. Grapple with the issues of incongruence between...
2023-08-09
49 min
WOC and Allies: Business and Career Realtalk
52. 3 Tips to Get Your Time Back with Amy Fritz
We all have the same amount of time, so the question isn’t how do we get more time; it’s how do we protect the time we have.In this episode of Color Your Dreams, I’m joined by Amy Fritz to talk all about time management. Amy is sharing some of her most valuable tips for getting back your time. I’m pretty sure all of us could use at least one of these tips, if not all three, to reassess how we are spending our time and eliminate things that we no longe...
2023-07-27
27 min
A World of Difference
Emotional Health: Amy Fritz on Toxic Work Environments & How Betrayal Blindness Keeps Employees Trapped
Discover the shocking truth about toxic work environments and the defense mechanism that keeps us blind to the abuse. Join host Lori Adams-Brown as she interviews whistleblower Amy Fritz, who exposes the dark underbelly of a faith-based organization, leaving you questioning who you can trust and what lies beneath the surface of your own workplace.In this episode, you will be able to: Discover the need for addressing unhealthy work conditions prevalent in faith-driven spaces. Grasp how turning a blind eye to betrayal contributes to toxic workplaces. Unearth the complex process of reconciling faith with the...
2023-07-26
53 min
Untangled Faith
87(AUDIO FIX): Shiny Happy People: The Impact of IBLP and Bill Gothard on the Evangelical Church. Guests: Kristina Kallman and JJ Merrick
(If you downloaded this previously, there was a glitch with the audio. Hopefully, it's fixed now!) Just a quick note at the beginning of this episode to let you know that today’s content is not safe for young children. We cover some heavy topics and I’m certain a few cuss words survived the final edit. I also wanted to let you know we cover the topic of abuse and understand this could be triggering for some listeners. Please take care while listening. In early June, Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets debut...
2023-06-29
49 min
Untangled Faith
86: (Part 1) Shiny Happy People: The Impact of IBLP and Bill Gothard on the Evangelical Church. Guests: Kristina Kallman and JJ Merrick
Just a quick note at the beginning of this episode to let you know that today’s content is not safe for young children. We cover some heavy topics and I’m certain a few cuss words survived the final edit. I also wanted to let you know we cover the topic of abuse and understand this could be triggering for some listeners. Please take care while listening. In early June, Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets debuted on Amazon Prime. It reached more viewers in its first 9 days than any Amazon docuseries. Jour...
2023-06-29
46 min
Untangled Faith
83: Dave Ramsey’s Legal Nightmare: Time Share Exit Team Class-Action Lawsuit Deep Dive with Melissa Hogan
Dave Ramsey's Legal Nightmare: Time Share Exit Team Class-Action Lawsuit Deep Dive with Melissa Hogan Dave Ramsey is facing a class action lawsuit from invested fans who trusted his endorsement of Timeshare Exit Team, a company accused of committing fraud. The case raises questions about what Ramsey knew or should have known, and whether he did due diligence before endorsing the company. This episode covers: The controversial partnership between Ramsey Solutions and Timeshare Exit Team. The legal implications surrounding the class-action lawsuit filed against Dave Ramsey. The importance of...
2023-06-07
1h 10
WELCOME HEART: Living a Legacy Life
Ep 188 A Legacy of Untangled Faith with Amy Fritz
Amy Fritz grew up loving Jesus but figured out along the way that something needed changing—not with Jesus and not with loving Jesus. That part remained true and held her and her husband, Nathan, fast through a painful and difficult process that included job loss and uncertainty. Rather, Amy learned she needed to step beyond her natural people-pleasing tendencies in order to remain true to God and pass on the legacy to her kids and others that following Jesus and doing the right thing is always the best choice. As host and founder of th...
2023-06-05
45 min
Untangled Faith
Domestic Violence & Evangelical Churches. Guest: Neil Schori
Neil Schori joins Amy Fritz to talk about how to recognize when someone is in an abusive relationship or you're interacting with an abuser. This is a crucial conversation for pastors and ministry leaders and anyone who cares about being a safe refuge for those who have been harmed. Document The Abuse Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com Amy and Neil talked about Signs of unhealthy and unsafe relationships and the importance of supporting affected individuals. The impact of financial control and the norm...
2023-05-10
52 min
Untangled Faith
75: Surviving, Healing, & The Pitfalls of Advocacy. Guest: Lori Anne Thompson
Have you been told to (or seen others) push through personal pain and trauma while engaging in advocacy for the health of the Church without being given the tools to manage your (or their) own emotional wellness? Are you often feeling overwhelmed and exhausted? Meet Lori Anne Thompson: a compassionate survivor, storyteller, and student. Lori Anne is a devoted wife, mother, and enthusiastic cook who loves to share her passion for sustainable rhythms and healing for those who have survived trauma. Lori Anne and Amy talk through these topics in this episode of the Untangled Faith podcast:
2023-04-12
52 min
Untangled Faith
72: Unraveling Abuse in the Church: Pete Singer on Third-Party Investigations & Trauma-Informed Practices
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 nonpro...
2023-03-01
46 min
Wednesdays With Watson: Faith & Trauma Amy Watson- PTSD Patient-Trauma Survivor
Forgiving Abuse of Power, ft. Amy Fritz, Dave Ramsey Solutions
Send us a textContact AmyWe live in a cancel culture world, so it is wise always to investigate motives for podcast episodes like this one. So many are walking away from their faith, and many times it is God's people, even His servants, that are driving people away from Jesus, the Star of the Story. Amy Fritz (Host of the Untangled Faith Podcast) joins us to share her experience with Dave Ramsey Solutions. As the wife of an employee who saw and experienced firsthand some abuse of power at Dave Ramsey Solutions, she a...
2023-03-01
56 min