Faith And Politics Episodes

Independent candidate for governor in Tennessee, Lauren Pinkston joins Amy Fritz for a conversation about faith and politics and hope for those who feel politically homeless. Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com Featured Guest Dr. Lauren Pinkston Website: Lauren Pinkston for Tennessee Governor Lauren's bio: Lauren Pinkston is a wife, mother of four, and seventh-generation Tennessean running for Governor to restore integrity, accountability, and common sense to stat...

Join Amy and Kristina as they explore the complexities of immigration, community engagement, and faith in Minnesota. This candid conversation highlights personal stories, systemic issues, and the importance of nuanced dialogue in today's polarized climate. Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com We're talking about: Minnesota's Immigration Landscape Navigating Political Conversations The Impact of Community and Group Think The Dangers of Silence in Abusive Situations Pow...

Aaron Armstrong joins Amy Fritzfor a candid conversation about immigration. What's the immigration process look like? How can our Christian faith inform how we engage with the topic of immigration? Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com In this episode Aaron Armstrong shares his story of being an immigrant. Some misconceptions about documented and undocumented individuals and how they impact our communities How our Christian faith informs how we engage with this to...

In this conversation, Dr. Alan Godwin discusses his book 'Ties That Blind,' exploring the themes of individual and collective deception, cognitive dissonance, and the importance of attachment and identity in relationships. He shares personal experiences and insights from his practice as a psychologist, emphasizing the need for humility and compassion in understanding the complexities of human behavior and belief systems. The discussion also touches on the role of the church in fostering communit...

Journalist and author Scott Latta joins Amy Fritz to discuss Scott's new book, Gods of the Smoke Machine: Power, Pain, and the Rise of Christian Nationalism in the Megachurch, sharing stories of power, accountability, and the changing landscape of American megachurches. Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com In this episode we: Explore why megachurches are growing even as overall church attendance in America declines. Examine the evolution from traditional "big box" c...

Chris Staron, host of the Truce podcast joins Amy to talk about the importance of looking at history to make sense of this current moment. Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com In this episode we: Talk about the origin story of the Truce podcast and Chris's approach to using history to illuminate today's faith questions. Discuss the power of curiosity and humility in addressing gaps in our knowledge. Reflect on the importance of surrounding ourselves with experts—an...

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 navigati...

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 Gues...

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://karenswallowprio...

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, chec...

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 Resources: Orphaned Believe...

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...

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 proc...

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 cha...

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:/...

"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...

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...