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Oct. 28, 2025

148: Inside the Megachurch Machine: Abuse, Accountability, and Christ…

Journalist and author Scott Latta joins Amy Fritz to discuss Scott’s new book, Gods of the Smoke: Power, Pain, and the Rise of Christian Nationalism in the Megachurch , sharing stories of power, accountability, and the changi...

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Oct. 13, 2025

147: Finding Freedom Through Surrender: Mary DeMuth on Letting Go, He…

Author and speaker Mary DeMuth joins Amy Fritz on the Untangled Faith podcast to talk about the practice of surrender, what it looks like in the midst of personal trials, and the story behind her newest devotional book, The F...

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Oct. 7, 2025

146: What You Don't Know About Domestic Violence. Guest: Neil Schori

This 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 ...

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Sept. 29, 2025

145: Holy Hurt: Spiritual Trauma and Paths to Restoration, Guest: Hil…

Hillary McBride joins Amy Fritz on the Untangled Faith podcast to unpack spiritual trauma, healing, and how we can create faith communities that avoid replicating unhealthy patterns. Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untang...

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Sept. 22, 2025

144: Why Christians Need History: Lessons from Napoleon, Misleading H…

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: Ta...

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July 15, 2025

143: Ramsey Solutions Lawsuit Happenings and a Summer Update

Amy Fritz shares an update on what's happening with the Amos v. Lampo Group and O'Connor v. Lampo Group lawsuits and a brief summer update. Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com Resources mentioned S...

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June 20, 2025

142: 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!...

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June 11, 2025

141: Healing and Navigating the Pitfalls of the Advocacy Space. Guest…

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 ofte...

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June 3, 2025

140: Navigating Awkward Church Transitions and Avoiding Accidental He…

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 b...

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May 20, 2025

139: Posture Over Position: Transforming How We Engage LGBTQ+ Folks i…

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 t...

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May 5, 2025

138: Third-Party Investigations and Trauma Informed Practices. In Mem…

Pete Singer passed away on May 1, 2025. He is missed by his many family and friends. Make a donation to GRACE: Pete Singer, executive director of GRACE, shares about grooming, hidden trauma, being "overly" sensitive to abuse, and...

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April 28, 2025

137: Life After Financial Peace University Rethinking Dave Ramsey’s B…

Subscribe to my newsletter:    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...

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April 22, 2025

136: What Happens When You Have Conflicting Information About Someone…

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,...

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April 14, 2025

135: Addressing Misconceptions in the Johnny Hunt SBC Lawsuit. Guest:…

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: In this...

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April 7, 2025

134: Pushing Back Against Spiritual Anxiety. Guest: Tiffany Yecke Bro…

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:  In this episode, we: Explore the concept of spiritual anxiety as a...

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March 31, 2025

133: 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: In this episode, we: Explore the...

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March 24, 2025

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:   ...

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March 17, 2025

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:   In this episode we: ...

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March 10, 2025

131: Exploring Women's Historical Roles in Ministry. Guest: Dr. Beth …

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:  In this episode we: Dive into the origins and unexpected reactions to Barr's previous...

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March 4, 2025

130: Engaging Cultural Issues Through Faith: A Conversation with Mart…

Marty Duren joins Amy Fritz on the Untangled Faith podcast to explore the intersections of faith, politics, and societal issues. Subscribe to my newsletter:  In this episode Amy and Marty: Talk about Marty's journey away from the Moral Majority...

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Feb. 25, 2025

129: Searching For Safety After Abuse and Harm. Guest: Melissa J. Hog…

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:   What we talk about: Finding safe community...

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Feb. 11, 2025

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): ...

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Feb. 4, 2025

127: False Redemption: It's Not A Marriage Issue Guest- Melissa J. Ho…

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...

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Jan. 28, 2025

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:    In this episode we'll cover The origin story of Left...

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