Untangled Faith: Recovering From Spiritual Abuse
174 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 186 ratingsA podcast for anyone who has found themself disillusioned or discouraged in their Christian faith journey and who want to hold on to their faith while untangling it from all that is not good or true. This is a podcast for those who want to recognize and recover from spiritual abuse or help provide healing for those who have been harmed in the church.
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Listen Again: 9. How We Realized We Were in An Unhealthy Organization, Part 2
April 16, 2024 17:00 - 36 minutes - 49.6 MBThis 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 vo...
Listen Again: 8. How We Realized We Were In An Unhealthy Organization.
April 16, 2024 15:11 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MBAmy 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 ...
Listen Again: 2. Pastoral Plagiarism and Part 2 of Colleen's Story. Guests: Dr. Gary Stratton, Colleen Reese, Mary DeMuth
April 06, 2024 05:00 - 43 minutes - 60.3 MBOn 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 Pla...
Listen Again: 1. How to Recognize Spiritual Abuse, Part 1. Guests: Mary DeMuth and Colleen Reese
April 05, 2024 20:05 - 43 minutes - 59.6 MBWe'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 s...
114: Untangled Faith Podcast: The Last Episode
March 20, 2024 05:00 - 4 minutes - 5.65 MBAmy 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: [email protected]
113: Self Awareness Isn't Enough. Guest: Chuck DeGroat
March 13, 2024 05:00 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MBChuck 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-...
112: Leaving the IFB and Finding the Real Jesus. Guest: Ryan George
March 06, 2024 06:00 - 34 minutes - 46.9 MBContent 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 ...
111: How To Know Who to Trust in the Religion World. Guest: Becky Castle Miller
February 28, 2024 06:00 - 48 minutes - 66.9 MBBecky 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...
110: Navigating Faith and Suffering. Guest: Kristen LaValley
February 21, 2024 06:00 - 39 minutes - 54.1 MBKristen 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: Spir...
109: Death of a Dream
February 14, 2024 06:00 - 13 minutes - 18.5 MBWhat 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://u...
108:To Belong or Not: Unpacking the Dilemma of Church Membership
February 07, 2024 06:00 - 39 minutes - 53.8 MBWelcome 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 A...
What To Expect In 2024
January 23, 2024 19:28 - 3 minutes - 4.49 MBLooking 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 l...
The Most Downloaded Episode of 2023
December 27, 2023 21:30 - 1 hour - 92.7 MBThroughout 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 of...
The 2nd Most Popular Episode of 2023. Guest: Kristina Kallman and JJ Merrick
December 20, 2023 06:00 - 46 minutes - 63.4 MBI'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-kallma...
The Third Most Downloaded Episode of 2023. Guest: Pete Singer
December 13, 2023 06:00 - 46 minutes - 63.9 MBI'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 4th Most Downloaded Episode of 2023. Guest: Amber Cullum
December 06, 2023 06:00 - 57 minutes - 78.9 MBI'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-rebecc...
107: After A Church Implosion. Guests: Bo and Ashley Pritchard
November 30, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 84.9 MB"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 Pritchard Bo 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 podcas...
106: The End. Part 4 of Bo Pritchard’s story.
November 29, 2023 06:00 - 55 minutes - 76.6 MB"The sustained influence of an abusive leadership structure sinks its tentacles very deep, and you are not extracted from it without great harm." - Bo Pritchard Bo Pritchard continues to share his story with the Untangled Faith podcast. This is the fourth part of this story. You can catch them all by starting with episode 103 here: Untangled Faith: Recovering From Spiritual Abuse (pod.link) Episodes you might enjoy: Colby and Kat Wilkins’ Story – Untangled Faith Podcast Support the sho...
105: Here’s Where It Gets Interesting. Part 3 of Bo’s Story
November 22, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 109 MB"We're not trying to bring any system down. We're not trying to embarrass anyone. But how do we say things in such a way that they can see what apparently they're just not seeing right now?"- Bo Pritchard This is part 3 of Bo Pritchard's story. Resources: Bully Pulpit Book: https://amzn.to/3uxHpTO (affiliate link) Episodes you might enjoy: https://untangledfaithpodcast.com/2022/12/21/colby-and-kat-wilkins-story/ https://untangledfaithpodcast.com/2023/11/08/103-sensemaking-painful-chur...
104: Moving From Us to Them. Part 2 of Bo’s Story. Guest: Bo Pritchard
November 15, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBBo Pritchard continues to share his story with the Untangled Faith podcast. This is part 2 of Bo's story. Don't miss the first part in episode 103 here: 103: Sensemaking Painful Church Experiences. Guest: Bo Pritchard – Untangled Faith Podcast Bo Pritchard sits down with Amy Fritz to share his story of longing to be an "us" in a church community and learning the hard way what happens when a community values transactions over relationships. Stay tuned because this account overlaps with the...
103: Sensemaking Painful Church Experiences. Guest: Bo Pritchard
November 08, 2023 06:00 - 55 minutes - 76.9 MBThe meta narrative around the story is relationships versus transactions. The things I remember are not events, they're relationships. - Bo Pritchard Bo Pritchard sits down with Amy Fritz to share his story of longing to be an "us" in a church community and learning the hard way what happens when a community values transactions over relationships. Stay tuned because this account overlaps with the story the Kat and Colby Wilkins shared on the Untangled Faith podcast in 2022. Resources: Leav...
102: The Science of the Good Samaritan. Guest: Dr. Emily Smith
November 01, 2023 06:00 - 58 minutes - 81 MBIf you're going to act like your neighbor or love your neighbor and act like good global neighbors in the world, there will be a cost to it... it's just going to come with a cost. - Emily Smith Dr. Emily Smith, author and epidemiologist joins Amy Fritz on the Untangled Faith podcast to talk about the cost of speaking out the science of being a good Samaritan Resources: https://emilysmith.substack.com Emily's new book The Science of the Good Samaritan https://amzn.to/46O8Ua0 Episodes you ...
101: Healing from Pain in Faith Communities. Guests: Lauren and Luke Smallcomb
October 25, 2023 11:00 - 44 minutes - 61.4 MBLauren and Luke Smallcomb from Flourish Therapy join Amy on the Untangled Faith podcast today to talk about healing from painful experiences in faith communities. Lauren and Luke have their own story of disillusionment as they reckoned with the American evanglical faith system they were brought up in. After serving as missionaries for several years, the Smallcombs transitioned to doing counseling while still living abroad. You're going to enjoy hearing their story and their insights. In th...
100: Problematic Platforms. How To Decide Which Platforms Are For You
October 18, 2023 11:00 - 48 minutes - 66.8 MBToday’s episode is a conversation I’ve been wanting to have for a long time. It just so happened that several things happened recently that prodded me forward to find someone to have this conversation. Today we’re talking about problematic platforms. How do we decide which invitations to accept when it comes to sharing a message we’re passionate about. What if the platform is being offered by someone you have ideological issues with or hosted by a organization you aren’t sure about. I ...
99: I Didn’t Sign Up For This. Guest: Sarah Frazer
October 11, 2023 11:00 - 41 minutes - 33.4 MBFor some reason, this fall has brought a steady stream of voices telling about what it’s life when life is difficult. I don’t say “yes” to every pitch, but when someone raises their hand and bravely says “The life I’m living isn’t what I signed up for”, I pay attention. I pay attention because that’s my life. And, I suspect it’s how you feel about your own life. Author Sarah Frazer joins me for a conversation about what it’s like to reckon with a life you didn’t sign up for. I love the...
98: What You Need To Know About Domestic Violence. Guest: Naghmeh Panahi
October 04, 2023 11:00 - 56 minutes - 45.6 MBNaghmeh Panahi joins Amy Fritz for an important conversation about Domestic Violence/ Intimate Partner Violence and the church. Resources: Preorder Naghmeh's book: https://amzn.to/3rHtb1B Help for escaping domestic violence: https://www.thehotline.org Episodes you might enjoy: https://untangledfaithpodcast.com/2023/05/10/79-domestic-violence-evangelical-churches-guest-neil-schori/ https://untangledfaithpodcast.com/2022/05/11/43-what-weve-gotten-wrong-about-divorce-guest-gretchen-...
97: When MLMs Come to Church. Guest: Chris Staron
September 27, 2023 11:00 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBHave you ever had a long-lost friend reach out to connect with you on social media only to discover they really just wanted to sell you something connected to the Multi Level Marketing business they were a part of? Or maybe you’re one of those folks who has been pulled into an MLM and you’re drowning. Or maybe you’re worried about a friend who has quit their J O B to do direct sales and you’re concerned that they aren’t able to pay their bills. And what in the world does this have...
96: The Reshaping of the American Church. Guest: Bob Smietana
September 20, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 59 MBVeteran religion journalist, Bob Smietana joins Amy Fritz to talk about his new book Reorganized Religion: The Reshaping of the American Church and Why It Matters. The episode was originally aired in the fall of 2022. Bob shares why burning it all down is not the best approach to organized religion, why the "organized" part of "organized religion" is important, and what the future of the American church looks like. Bob also shares some thoughts on the pastoral plagiarism conversation a...
95: Untwisting Scripture- Does God Really Want to Break Us? Guest: Rebecca Davis
September 13, 2023 11:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MB"We want to present God as the savior that he is. He's a savior from our sin and shame." - Rebecca Davis Author, Rebecca Davis, joins Amy Fritz to talk about teachings in the Christian church about suffering and brokenness. In this episode, you'll learn about: How unraveling harmful church teachings can cultivate spiritual enrichment. The role of critical thinking and discernment as indispensable tools in biblical interpretation. The portrayal of God as a comforting sanctuary for those ...
94: Lawsuit Update: Hypocrisy and Double Standards at Ramsey Solutions
September 06, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBLawsuit 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, hos...
93: Creating a More Accessible Church: Jennifer Ji-Hye Ko on Combating Ableism in Faith Communities
August 30, 2023 11:00 - 58 minutes - 47.2 MBIf the secular world is out loving disabled people more than the church, there's a problem. - Jennifer Ko Jennifer Ko joins Amy Fritz for an essential conversation about disability, accessibility, and ableism in faith communities. In this episode, you will be able to: Learn about the complex issue of ableism in our faith communities and how to combat it. Understand the importance and role of accessibility in places of worship like churches. Explore theological insights into disability. ...
92: How To Help A Grieving Friend. Guest: Natasha Smith
August 23, 2023 11:00 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBNote from Amy: I recorded and edited this podcast before a dear friend experienced a deep grief. This was already scheduled and uploaded and ready to share prior to that. So, while it may seem that this podcast is shared in response to that, it was not. _______________________________________________ If you’ve ever heard someone offer a Scripture verse at the wrong time or wanted to punch a wall after hearing someone offer a platitude to a grieving mother, you’re going to appreciate today...
91: Navigating the Intersection of Faith & Politics. Guest: Kaitlyn Schiess
August 16, 2023 11:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MB"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 sc...
90: Historical & Cultural Influences on Evangelicalism. Guest: Karen Swallow Prior
August 09, 2023 11:00 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBDr. 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...
89: Losing Legalism, Finding Jesus, & Why We Shouldn’t Be Afraid of Questions. Guest: Christy Wood
August 02, 2023 11:00 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBIf I question, if I doubt, what if everything falls apart? Become an atheist if you need to. If Jesus is real, he'll find you again. Let the things unravel that need to unravel. - Christy Wood Have you heard these myths about deconstruction and the journey of faith? Myth 1: Deconstruction means losing your faith. Myth 2: Questioning is a sign of weakness. Myth 3: Faith means never asking questions. Christy Wood joins Amy Fritz for a conversation about leaving behind legalism and find...
88: (Bonus)Addressing Problems in our Own Communities, Rejecting Gurus, & How All of This Informs Our Parenting Guest: Amber Cullum
July 03, 2023 15:00 - 57 minutes - 45.8 MBAmber Cullum and Amy Fritz chat about their thoughts about parenting in a post-Gothard, Shiny Happy People world. Find Amber Cullum here: https://graceeneoughpodcast.com Episodes you might enjoy: https://untangledfaithpodcast.com/2021/10/13/17-our-ramsey-story-part-1-hoping-to-be-chosen/ https://untangledfaithpodcast.com/2022/10/26/58-untwisting-scriptures-guest-rebecca-davis/ Support the show: Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com Join us on Patreon:...
87(AUDIO FIX): Shiny Happy People: The Impact of IBLP and Bill Gothard on the Evangelical Church. Guests: Kristina Kallman and JJ Merrick
June 29, 2023 17:29 - 49 minutes - 39.4 MB(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: ...
87: (Part 2) Shiny Happy People: The Impact of IBLP and Bill Gothard on the Evangelical Church. Guests: Kristina Kallman and JJ Merrick
June 28, 2023 22:50 - 49 minutes - 39.4 MBJust 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 Am...
86: (Part 1) Shiny Happy People: The Impact of IBLP and Bill Gothard on the Evangelical Church. Guests: Kristina Kallman and JJ Merrick
June 28, 2023 22:00 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBJust 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 Am...
85: Model Minorities & Responsibility in White Spaces. Guest: Ally Henny
June 21, 2023 11:00 - 57 minutes - 46.1 MB"That was such a freeing thing to realize, oh, wait a minute, this isn't mine to hold. This isn't mine to carry."-Ally Henny In this episode of Untangled Faith, Ally Henny and Amy Fritz discuss the burden of responsibility placed on people of color in predominantly white spaces, including the myth of the model minority. In this episode, we talk about- The implication of model minority narrative and the weight they impose on individuals Strengthening your voice against injustice and ackno...
84: Boz Tchividjian on Fighting Against Abuse in the Church
June 14, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 51.7 MBBoz Tchividjian, attorney and advocate for abuse survivors joins Amy Fritz on the Untangled Faith podcast to answer your questions and talk about fighting against abuse in the church. 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!) (This episode original...
83: Dave Ramsey’s Legal Nightmare: Time Share Exit Team Class-Action Lawsuit Deep Dive with Melissa Hogan
June 07, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBDave 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. ...
82: The Role of the Church in Mental Health. Guest: Allie
May 31, 2023 11:00 - 47 minutes - 37.7 MBCare Warning. This episode contains mentions of mental health crises and adjacent issues. Please take care when listening. Just when Allie thought she had found support within her church community, she encountered an unexpected twist that pushed her to fight even harder for mental health support. If you care about the intersection of mental health and the church, you're going to love this episode. In this episode Amy and Allie talk about: The critical importance of mental health discourse...
81: Prophetic Presence: Lyndsey Medford on Trusting God Through Chronic Illness
May 24, 2023 11:00 - 43 minutes - 34.5 MBJust as Lyndsey was starting a new chapter in her life, her chronic illness resurfaced, sending her on a journey of self-discovery and unexpected twists. But what she learned along the way will leave you rethinking your own relationship with your body and the world around you. In this episode, we cover: Trusting God through chronic Illness The role of chronic illness as a prophetic presence in today's world. New perspectives on faith and community for individuals with disabilities. T...
80: Navigating Church Life After Pain With the Enneagram. Guest: Jesse Eubanks
May 17, 2023 11:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBIn this episode of Untangled Faith, author and podcast host, Jesse Eubanks, joins Amy Fritz to talk about using the Enneagram for navigating church life after pain. This episode covers: Is the Enneagram Christian? Evading the aspects of Christian celebrity culture. Developing nurturing relationships while nurturing your well-being. Leveraging the Enneagram to accelerate spiritual development and self-understanding. Acknowledging individual traumas and the value of supportive systems. ...
79: Domestic Violence & Evangelical Churches. Guest: Neil Schori
May 10, 2023 11:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBThis episode contains content that may be difficult for those who have experienced violence or who are sensitive to mentions of abuse or intimate partner violence. Please take care when listening. In 2007, Pastor Neil Schori sat down with a woman who had come to him for marriage counseling. You probably recognize her name: Stacy Peterson. Not long after that conversation, Stacy when missing and still has not been found. Her husband, Drew Peterson, is serving time in prison for being convi...
78: The True Meaning of Discipleship. Guest: Caesar Kalinowski
May 03, 2023 11:00 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBA note from Amy: I asked my guest this week some awkward questions because I feel strongly about caring for the people who listen to my podcast. I know you're not showing up to listen to a softball interview with someone trying to sell something. I think we’re all allergic to that. In this episode, we dig deeper into authentic relationships and discipleship in our faith communities that goes beyond measuring Butts in seats, Budgets, and Baptisms. In this episode, we talk about: The true...
78: Discipleship Beyond Butts in Seats, Budgets, and Baptisms. Guest: Caesar Kalinowski
May 03, 2023 05:00 - 46 minutes - 45.7 MBA note from Amy: I asked my guest this week some awkward questions because I feel strongly about caring for the people who listen to my podcast. I know you're not showing up to listen to a softball interview with someone trying to sell something. I think we’re all allergic to that. In this episode, we dig deeper into authentic relationships and discipleship in our faith communities that goes beyond measuring Butts in seats, Budgets, and Baptisms. In this episode, we talk about: Nurtu...
77: Behind the Scenes of the Podcast. Celebrating 2 Years!
April 26, 2023 11:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBIt's time to celebrate 2 years of the Untangled Faith podcast! Amy Fritz's husband, Nathan, interviews Amy for this episode to answer some of your questions. Has podcasting looked like Amy thought it would? What would Amy like the church to look like in the future? What from Amy's background prepared her to speak up? How much money is Amy making on the podcast? What are some highlights of the second year of podcasting? Link to the document of all-things Ramsey Solutions: https://unt...
76: Remember when we were afraid we’d miss the rapture and be left behind? Guest: Scot McKnight
April 19, 2023 11:00 - 49 minutes - 45 MBRevelation: Seeking Discernment Over Speculation with Scot McKnight "Instead of predicting something, the Book of Revelation gives us a template to discern the presence of political corruption in our world today." In this episode, author and theologian Scot McKnight explains the problems with Dispensationalism, a largely 20th century phenomenon, as he guides listeners toward a more practical, Christ-focused approach to the Book of Revelation. Here's some of what you'll experience in this...