Untangled Faith: Recovering From Spiritual Abuse
176 episodes - English - Latest episode: 26 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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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...
76: Remember when we were afraid we'd miss the rapture and be left behind? Guest: Scot McKnight
April 19, 2023 05:00 - 48 minutes - 43 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 thi...
75: Surviving, Healing, & The Pitfalls of Advocacy. Guest: Lori Anne Thompson
April 12, 2023 11:00 - 52 minutes - 42.4 MBHave 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 survive...
74: Orphaned Believers. Guest: Sara Billups
April 05, 2023 11:00 - 46 minutes - 37.1 MBAuthor Sara Billups writes this in her book Orphaned Believers. “Many of us are questioning if it’s worth staying in the church as we know it. The problem is, as hard as it may be, and with very few exceptions- captivity, a desert island- we can’t fully experience Jesus without some form of Christian community. This book is for you, orphaned believer, weary from loss, and yet putting full hope in Jesus. It is also for you who have left church and remain compelled by the Christian story. B...
73: Rejecting Authoritarianism in Discipleship. Guest: Becky Castle Miller
March 29, 2023 19:10 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBAuthor and Theologian, Becky Castle Miller joins Amy Fritz to talk about healthy discipleship. In this episode, Becky and Amy talk about discipleship that takes into account the complexities of multi-cultural ministry, the signs of healthy and unhealthy discipleship, and how learning about internal family systems has become a helpful tool in her discipleship relationships. Becky Castle Miller is an author, theologian, and former director of discipleship at an international church in ...
In Defense of Speaking Up
March 22, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBThis is a rerun of an episode from April 2022. Amy will be back with a new episode next week. In the spring of 2022, a sermon clip from a prominent pastor was shared widely on social media. In it the pastor had some pointed things to say about those talking about unhealthy churches and Christian leaders. Is speaking up like I’m doing here “dogging” on the church? Jenai Auman, writer and advocate for spiritual abuse survivors joins me for this conversation and later in the episode, author Ma...
Grandpa’s Narcolepsy and Jericho Marches. Funny Church Stories with Heather Fulk
March 15, 2023 11:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBThis week's episode is a rerun of an episode that was shared in March of 2022. Because we desperately needed something to laugh about, Amy asked her friend, Heather Fulk, to join her to share funny church stories. From a narcoleptic grandfather to Jericho marches to "special" music, we've got you covered. I hope you're ready to laugh! Support the show: Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com Join us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/untangledfaith This podcast is ...
Grandpa's Narcolepsy and Jericho Marches. Funny Church Stories with Heather Fulk
March 15, 2023 05:00 - 33 minutes - 25 MBThis week's episode is a rerun of an episode that was shared in March of 2022. Because we desperately needed something to laugh about, Amy asked her friend, Heather Fulk, to join her to share funny church stories. From a narcoleptic grandfather to Jericho marches to "special" music, we've got you covered. I hope you're ready to laugh! Support the show: Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com Join us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/untangledfaith This podca...
72: Unraveling Abuse in the Church: Pete Singer on Third-Party Investigations & Trauma-Informed Practices
March 01, 2023 12:00 - 46 minutes - 26.8 MBPete 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-in...
71: Why You Should Reconsider A Ramsey Solutions Job
February 22, 2023 12:35 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBHere's why you should reconsider a Ramsey Solutions job. "If telling the truth is risking the business, you've got a truth problem, not a business problem."- Melissa J. Hogan Melissa Hogan is an attorney and fan favorite of the Untangled Faith Podcast. She joins Amy Fritz to discuss the implications of new requirements for employees of Ramsey Solutions, and to shine a light on the ethical and spiritual issues surrounding the policies. Here's what I cover with Melissa Hogan in this episode...
71: In The Dark: Spiritual and Ethical Implications of Ramsey Solutions' Updated Employee Agreement
February 22, 2023 06:35 - 1 hour - 60 MB"If telling the truth is risking the business, you've got a truth problem, not a business problem."- Melissa J. Hogan Melissa Hogan is an attorney and fan favorite of the Untangled Faith Podcast. She joins Amy Fritz to discuss the implications of new requirements for employees of Ramsey Solutions, and to shine a light on the ethical and spiritual issues surrounding the policies. Here's what I cover with Melissa Hogan in this episode: Unethical, spiritual and practical issues surrounding...
70: Whistleblowing On The Record: Lori Harding & Lori Adams-Brown’s Experience
February 15, 2023 12:00 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBWhat happened when Lori Adams-Brown and Lori Harding courageously revealed the truth about abuse of power in the church? Lori Adams-Brown shares more about speaking on the record with Julie Roys about her experience with Pastor Andy Wood, successor to Rick Warren at Saddleback Church. Lori Harding shares about speaking on the record with Julie Roys about her experience with Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church. "We do what we can with what we know, and that is a courageous act of faith." -Lori...
70: Whistleblowing On The Record: Lori Harding & Lori Adams-Brown's Experience
February 15, 2023 06:00 - 30 minutes - 27.2 MBWhat happened when Lori Adams-Brown and Lori Harding courageously revealed the truth about abuse of power in the church? "We do what we can with what we know, and that is a courageous act of faith." -Lori Adams-Brown Lori Adams-Brown and Lori Harding are two courageous women who have gone on the record with a journalist to share their experiences with abusive and unhealthy leaders in the church. They both have a deep love for Jesus and a desire to bring justice and healing to those who ...
69:Going On The Record with Lori Adams-Brown & Lori Harding: Trust, Trauma & Telling Your Story
February 08, 2023 12:16 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MB"We did this out of love to protect sheep. Exposing the darkness to the light is how it happens." - Lori Adams-Brown Some of you have a story to tell that you’ve never told anyone. And some of you are wondering if that story should find it’s way to a journalist. Where would you go? How does that even work? What all goes into the process and what do you need to know to make it out on the other side? Today I’m joined by two friends who answer those questions as we pull back the curtain t...
68: Navigating the Third Way in a Polarized Political Climate. Guest: Robin Jester Wootton
February 01, 2023 17:00 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBAfter spending her twenties running away from the church, Robin Wootton finds hope through a PCA church. And then it all started to crumble. Robin's husband (a PCA pastor) was fired while the COVID pandemic raged. In the subsequent months and years, she's given a lot of consideration to the false neutrality of the church's leadership. "We're never called to be neutral." In this episode, you will learn the following: 1. Presbyterian Church in America Problems 2. How the church saved Robin ...
67: The Secret to Being Courageous. Guest: KJ Ramsey
January 25, 2023 16:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBJoin the Patreon Book Club here: https://www.patreon.com.untangledfaith In the introduction to her book, The Book of Common Courage: Prayers and Poems to find strength in small moments, KJ Ramsey says this: “I titled this book The Book of Common Courage because courage is something we hold in common. Courage is not the possession of the bravest or biggest but the choice to move toward the heart when the mind and body are separated by fear. Courage is the choice to move our fear into commu...
66: Learning To Love The Place You Came From (When You’d Rather Be Somewhere Else). Guest: Dr. Lauren Pinkston
January 18, 2023 14:00 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBJoin us on Patreon and support the show here: https://patreon.com/untangledfaith They say you can’t go home again, but what if all the doors of the exciting life you imagined were closing? What if you dreamed of doing work in an urban area, but instead ended up in Columbia, TN, an hour south of Nashville, where your husband grew up? Oh, and you make this big move right as politics have become a dumpster fire and a pandemic is about to start raging. Is it possible God is working and moving ...
66: Learning To Love The Place You Came From (When You'd Rather Be Somewhere Else). Guest: Dr. Lauren Pinkston
January 18, 2023 08:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBJoin us on Patreon and support the show here: https://patreon.com/untangledfaith They say you can’t go home again, but what if all the doors of the exciting life you imagined were closing? What if you dreamed of doing work in an urban area, but instead ended up in Columbia, TN, an hour south of Nashville, where your husband grew up? Oh, and you make this big move right as politics have become a dumpster fire and a pandemic is about to start raging. Is it possible God is working and movin...
65: What To Do When You Want to Tell Your Story, But You Can’t
January 11, 2023 12:00 - 43 minutes - 34.9 MBJoin us on Patreon and support the show here: https://patreon.com/untangledfaith One of the most common questions those who have experienced harm in a faith community ask is, "What do I do if I want to tell my story, but I can't right now?" Maybe you signed an NDA. Maybe you have a legitimate fear associated with talking. If part of healing involves talking, what if I can't talk? Amy Fritz invites Lydia Craig and Melissa Hogan to join her to talk about how they navigated this for themse...
Patreon Bonus: Religion News Happenings in 2022
January 11, 2023 11:30 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBHi listeners! Usually, we save these bonus episodes for Patreon supporters. This is an episode I shared with them in December. I decided to share it with all of you so you can see what kind of content is being shared on Patreon. Sometimes I do an entire stand-alone episode and sometimes I share portions of interviews just for my patrons. If you're interested in becoming a patron of the show, join us at https://patreon.com/untangledfaith
65: What To Do When You Want to Tell Your Story, But You Can't
January 11, 2023 06:00 - 43 minutes - 32.5 MBJoin us on Patreon and support the show here: https://patreon.com/untangledfaith One of the most common questions those who have experienced harm in a faith community ask is, "What do I do if I want to tell my story, but I can't right now?" Maybe you signed an NDA. Maybe you have a legitimate fear associated with talking. If part of healing involves talking, what if I can't talk? Amy Fritz invites Lydia Craig and Melissa Hogan to join her to talk about how they navigated this for the...
64: Reclaiming My Voice: A Short Origin Story of the Untangled Faith Podcast
January 04, 2023 12:00 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBTo kick off 2023 Amy shares a brief origin story of the Untangled Faith podcast. Quotes from this episode: "My adult life has been filled with the realization that so many of these people and systems that influenced what I believed being a “good Christian” looked like weren’t who or what I thought they were." "So many people I grew up viewing as the standard bearers of Christianity turned out to be hypocrites and grifters and abusers." "And that’s when felt this heavy feeling that someon...
Special Holiday Remix. The Most Downloaded Episode of 2022
December 28, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBGretchen Baskerville joins Amy Fritz to talk about Gretchen's book The Life Saving Divorce. Lifesaving Divorce Website Divorce Saves Lives Examples of Abuse Divorce and Excommunication Abuse in Religious Homes Support the show: Newsletter signup Patreon membership community Paypal Donation Buy me a coffee Come chat with me! Twitter: Amy Fritz Untangled Faith Instagram: Amy Fritz Untangled Faith Website: Untangled Faith Host/Creator: Amy Fritz Producers: Michele Pjanic Phil...
Special Holiday Remix. The 2nd Most Popular Episode of 2022
December 21, 2022 12:00 - 58 minutes - 47.1 MBThe 2nd most popular episode of 2022 was 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 h...
Special Holiday Remix. The 3rd Most Popular Episode of 2022
December 14, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBThe 3rd most popular episode of 2022 was episode 48: Former Ramsey Solutions Employees share their experience with Ramsey team meetings. Kristen Moser and Dan Watt joined me on this episode for a great conversation. In this episode, they share what it was like to experience Ramsey Solutions team meetings- particularly when the meetings were used to control a narrative or manage the image of the organization. Related episodes: Got Your Six Meeting, Part 1 Got Your Six Meeting, Part 2 L...
Special Holiday Remix. The 4th Most Popular Episode of 2022
December 07, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBDo you want to help us Share The Show? If you love the Untangled Faith Podcast (and, of course, you do) the most encouraging thing you can do to keep the podcast going is to spread the news to others. Send a text to your friends and family about the podcast, leave a review on your favorite podcast platform, and post about the show on social media. Once you've done any/all of these things, fill out this form to enter a drawing for a $50 Amazon gift card! Two entries will be chosen at random ...
63: A Candid Conversation About False Accusations. Guest: Markus Watson
November 30, 2022 12:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBFalse accusations of abuse or sexual misconduct are rare, but they still happen. So, how do we handle this tension? Markus Watson joins Amy to tell his story of being falsely accused and later exonerated. Markus and Amy talk about the importance of investigations and consistency in following established protocols for handling accusations and Pete Singer, Executive Director of GRACE shares the importance of having investigations run by those who are trained and who have the qualifications to ...
62: So You Want to Fight Against Injustice, But You Aren’t Sure How. Guest: Josh Buck
November 23, 2022 12:00 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBAuthor, church planter, flimmaker, teacher, and faith-based entrepreneur, Josh Buck joins Amy Fritz to talk about his new book, Everyday Activism: Following 7 Practices of Jesus to Create a Just World. Buck shares how he was radicalized by studying the life of Jesus and what it means to embrace the Gospel of Jubilee. Do you want to help us Share The Show? If you love the Untangled Faith Podcast (and, of course, you do) the most encouraging thing you can do to keep the podcast going is to ...
62: So You Want to Fight Against Injustice, But You Aren't Sure How. Guest: Josh Buck
November 23, 2022 06:00 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBAuthor, church planter, flimmaker, teacher, and faith-based entrepreneur, Josh Buck joins Amy Fritz to talk about his new book, Everyday Activism: Following 7 Practices of Jesus to Create a Just World. Buck shares how he was radicalized by studying the life of Jesus and what it means to embrace the Gospel of Jubilee. Do you want to help us Share The Show? If you love the Untangled Faith Podcast (and, of course, you do) the most encouraging thing you can do to keep the podcast going is ...
61: Deep & Wide: Finding a Faith That’s Richer & Better Than You Hoped. Guest: Traci Rhoades
November 16, 2022 12:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBAuthor Traci Rhoades joins Amy to talk about what she has learned from being curious about the way different Christians worship and express their faith. This curiosity has led to her Quaker gatherings, Catholic mass, and Orthodox worship in another language. And it's led her to the conviction that God called us to be one Church. Do you want to help us Share The Show? If you love the Untangled Faith Podcast (and, of course, you do) the most encouraging thing you can do to keep the podca...
61: Deep & Wide: Finding a Faith That's Richer & Better Than You Hoped. Guest: Traci Rhoades
November 16, 2022 06:00 - 47 minutes - 33.6 MBAuthor Traci Rhoades joins Amy to talk about what she has learned from being curious about the way different Christians worship and express their faith. This curiosity has led to her Quaker gatherings, Catholic mass, and Orthodox worship in another language. And it's led her to the conviction that God called us to be one Church. Do you want to help us Share The Show? If you love the Untangled Faith Podcast (and, of course, you do) the most encouraging thing you can do to keep the po...
60: Why Do People Stay and Support Unhealthy Communities & Leaders? Part 2. Guest: Jenai Auman
November 09, 2022 12:00 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBJenai Auman joins Amy Fritz to talk about why people stay in unhealthy faith communities or organizations and why people continue to support these institutions and leaders even when there are reputable sources reporting red flags. This is part 2 of the conversation that Amy and Emily Snook started last week. This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For more information and for 10% off your first month, visit Faithful Counseling here: https://faithfulcounseling.com/untangled Other ...
59: Why Do People Stay and Support Unhealthy Communities and Leaders. Guest: Emily Snook
November 02, 2022 11:00 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBEmily Snook joins Amy Fritz to talk about why people stay in unhealthy faith communities or organizations and why people continue to support these institutions and leaders even when there are reputable sources reporting red flags. Disclaimer: Emily and Amy talk about this from the perspective of those who have agency and privilege and options to leave a place or situation that is unhealthy. Some in abusive situations have no good options because of other circumstances. Why We Did It, by Ti...
58: Untwisting Scriptures. Guest: Rebecca Davis
October 26, 2022 11:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBAuthor Rebecca Davis joins Amy Fritz to talk about common misinterpretations of Scriptures and how often they harm the most vulnerable. Amy and Rebecca talk about: *Bitterness and that pesky "bitter root" verse that may have a more nuanced meaning than you think. *Is it a "biblical" thing to "believe the best" of others? *The problem with a common definition of gossip used by Bill Gothard and Dave Ramsey (and many others) This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For more inform...
57: Start With Hello. Guest: Shannan Martin
October 19, 2022 11:00 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBAuthor Shannan Martin joins Amy Fritz to talk about Shannan's new book, Start With Hello: And Other Simple Ways to Live as Neighbors. Don't miss Amy sharing with Shannan, for the first time, how years ago, Amy was afraid a connection with Shannan would cost Amy's husband his job (for real!). If you've ever wondered how to make your life richer or been intimidated by all that encompasses loving those we bump into online and in our neighborhoods, you're going to love this conversation. This...
56: The Reshaping of the American Church. Guest: Bob Smietana
September 21, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 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. 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 and what it was like to be able to publish an exclusive int...
55: A Curious Faith. Guest: Lore Wilbert
September 14, 2022 11:00 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBLore Wilbert joins Amy Fritz to talk about the spiritual discipline of curiosity and the importance of the "pastoral I don't know." Topics discussed: *The value of uncertainty *"There is an implicit requirement of certainty to be included and to be loved and to be accepted." *The difference between the healthy "I don't know" and the avoidance of conflict. *What do you do when someone wants you to be certain about something and you aren't certain? *The problem with some apologetics l...
54: Silencing Strategies Used by Churches and Faith Organizations
August 31, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBMelissa J. Hogan joins Amy to share from Melissa's legal background insights on NDAs, confidentiality agreements, and other forms of silencing techniques that churches or faith-adjacent communities might use. Links: https://melissajhogan.com https://melissajhogan.medium.com https://twitter.com/melissajhogan https://twitter.com/melissajhogan/status/1361716852964151304 Leave a review: https://podcasts.app.com/us/podcast/untangled-faith/id1561001170 Subscribe to my newsletter: https://un...
53: I Miss The Before-Times Me
August 24, 2022 11:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBAmy Fritz shares about what it feels like when you no longer fit or find welcome in a place that used to be a refuge and what it's like to reckon with recognizing who we are now when it still feels awkward and uncomfortable. Leave a review: https://podcasts.app.com/us/podcast/untangled-faith/id1561001170 Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com Join us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/untangledfaith Where you can find me: https://untangledfaithpodcast.com https://i...
52: When Your Domestic Abuser is A High-Profile Christian. Guest: Naghmeh Panahi
August 17, 2022 11:00 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBNaghmeh Panahi joins Amy Fritz to share about her experience of being a survivor of domestic violence at the hands of someone that many in the Christian world assumed was a hero. Leave a review: https://podcasts.app.com/us/podcast/untangled-faith/id1561001170 Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com Join us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/untangledfaith Where you can find me: https://untangledfaithpodcast.com https://instagram.com/untangledfaith https://instagram...
51: Celebrities for Jesus. Guest: Katelyn Beaty
August 10, 2022 11:00 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBKatelyn 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. Topics discussed: 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? Buy K...
50: Dr. Scot McKnight and Laura Barringer share what they have learned from publishing A Church Called Tov
August 03, 2022 11:00 - 46 minutes - 26.5 MBAuthors and educators, Scot McKnight and Laura Barringer talk to Amy Fritz about what they learned from publishing A Church Called Tov. A Church Called Tov- https://amzn.to/3OWtYS7 The Way of the Dragon or the Way of the Lamb- https://amzn.to/3QxyfwD Scot McKnight Substack Apology- https://scotmcknight.substack.com/p/an-apology Leave a review: https://podcasts.app.com/us/podcast/untangled-faith/id1561001170 Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com Join us on Patr...
49: Kyle J. Howard shares about his work in advocacy for Spiritual Abuse survivors & Racial Trauma survivors.
July 27, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBKyle J. Howard joins Amy to share his experience as an advocate for those who have experienced racial trauma and spiritual abuse. [00:03:32] Kyle’s story [00:15:36] “My work in spiritual abuse advocacy. . .has been way more divisive than my work in racial trauma.” [00:19:13] “One of the things toxic or abusive leaders do is create a cultic culture where people believe they are not worthy of their leaders.” [00:21:13] “I have no regrets and my credibility is intact.” [00:26:45] “I t...
48: Former Ramsey Solutions Employees Reflect on Their Experience with Ramsey Meetings
July 20, 2022 11:15 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBKristen Moser and Dan Watt join Amy Fritz to share their experience as former employees of Ramsey Solutions. In this episode, they share what it was like to experience Ramsey Solutions team meetings- particularly when the meetings were used to control a narrative or manage the image of the organization. [00:02:05] Intro Kristen Moser and Dan Watt [00:19:10] In what category of listener in the meetings, were Dan and Kristen? [00:24:19] Discrediting those who speak out. [00:28:00] The patt...
47: Impression Management & Ramsey Solutions. Guest: Dr. Wade Mullen
July 20, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 65 MBThis episode includes mention of guns and a reference to an assault allegation. Please take care when listening. Wade Mullen, impression management expert, joins Amy Fritz to share his observations of a Ramsey Solutions employee meeting. Wade Mullen shares how impression management works and points out some specific tactics that some people or organizations may use when they feel like their image is threatened. Disclaimer: The observations that Dr. Wade Mullen shares are subjective and are...
46: When Narcissism Comes to Church. Guest: Chuck DeGroat
July 13, 2022 11:00 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBAuthor, licensed therapist, spiritual director, and speaker Chuck DeGroat joins Amy Fritz on the Untangled Faith Podcast. Chuck DeGroat is the author of the book When Narcissism Comes to Church which came out in 2020. The paperback edition releases soon making this a perfect time for a conversation with him on the podcast. Amy and Chuck talk about all things narcissism including the many faces of narcissism in faith communities, what systemic narcissism looks like, and what to do when you ...
45: For the Ones Who Wonder If There Really is a Good Shepherd. Guest: KJ Ramsey
July 06, 2022 11:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBAuthor KJ Ramsey joins Amy Fritz to talk about KJ’s new book The Lord Is My Courage: Stepping Through the Shadows of Fear Toward the Voice of Love. This is for you if you’ve ever struggled with knowing what to share and when to share your experience of spiritual abuse. This is for you if you’ve walked through the valley and wondered if the Good Shepherd was actually “good” because your own experience with those supposed to be shepherds left you hurting. KJ Ramsey is one of the kindest and ...
44: A Candid Conversation About Abortion & Our Concerns with the Pro-Life Movement.
June 25, 2022 01:46 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBThis episode was initially recorded in May 2022 shortly after the leak about a possible decision on Roe v. Wade from the Supreme Court in the US. There was a lot of chatter and I wanted to have a conversation with Emily Snook for my Patreon Community. In light of the official decision announced today, June 24, 2022, I wanted to share this with everyone and Emily agreed. So, if it sounds like we didn't know for sure what would happen with the Supreme Court, it's because we recorded this bef...
43: What We’ve Gotten Wrong About Divorce. Guest: Gretchen Baskerville
May 11, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBGretchen Baskerville joins Amy Fritz to talk about Gretchen's book The Life Saving Divorce. Lifesaving Divorce Website Divorce Saves Lives Examples of Abuse Divorce and Excommunication Abuse in Religious Homes Sponsor: The Ten Minute Bible Hour Support the show: Newsletter signup Patreon membership community Paypal Donation Buy me a coffee Come chat with me! Twitter: Amy Fritz Untangled Faith Instagram: Amy Fritz Untangled Faith Website: Untangled Faith Host/Creator: Amy F...