Episodes

81: Prophetic Presence: Lyndsey Medford on Trusting God Through Chronic Illness

  Just 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...

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80: Navigating Church Life After Pain With the Enneagram. Guest: Jesse Eubanks

In 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: Evading the aspects of Christian celebrity culture. Developing...

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79: Domestic Violence & Evangelical Churches. 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 sat down with a woman who...

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78: The True Meaning of Discipleship. Guest: Caesar Kalinowski

A 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...

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77: Behind the Scenes of the Podcast. Celebrating 2 Years!

It'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...

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76: Remember when we were afraid we’d miss the rapture and be left behind? Guest: Scot McKnight

Revelation: 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...

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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...

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74: Orphaned Believers. Guest: Sara Billups

Author 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...

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73: Rejecting Authoritarianism in Discipleship. Guest: Becky Castle Miller

Author 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...

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In Defense of Speaking Up

This 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...

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Grandpa’s Narcolepsy and Jericho Marches. Funny Church Stories with Heather Fulk

This 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...

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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...

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