Untangled Faith

Amy Fritz
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Untangled Faith

A podcast for anyone who has found themself disillusioned or discouraged in their faith journey and who wants to hold on to their faith while untangling it from all that is not good or true.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    119: Orphaned Believers: Sara Billups on Church, Culture Wars, and Spiritual Growth

    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   03:42 Sara's background 09:35 Sara's faith and family history. 25:20 The Moral Majority 28:46 Our desire for a common enemy 38:01 Consumerism and prosperity gospel 40:11 The importance of community   Resources: Orphaned Believers: https://amzn.to/3ULDoFy Jesus and John Wayne: https://amzn.to/3ULDoFy   If you liked this episode, check out these: 116 How Evangelicals Aligned with Republicans: A Conversation with Chris Staron (untangledfaithpodcast.com) 115: What Happens When You Mix Politics and Faith with Kaitlyn Schiess (untangledfaithpodcast.com)   Where you can find me: Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com Youtube channel- https://youtube.com/channel/UCPfFk-I6QShXXvEpSFaJOvg https://untangledfaithpodcast.com Amy Fritz (@amyhenningfritz) on Threads https://instagram.com/untangledfaith  https://instagram.com/amyhenningfritz

    46 min

  2. NOV 5

    118: Is There One Right Way for Christians to Vote?

    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. 00:00 Introduction 03:16 The importance of diverse voices. 07:53 Pro-life v. Pro-choice complexities. 13:02 Border security and immigration 22:01 Voting for a president. 22:57 Beyond straight-party voting. 32:39 Love God. Love your neighbor   Resources: What About Abortion? Should this one issue determine how Christians vote? (1) Why the Freedom to Choose Matters to Me - by Lore Wilbert When Does Life Begin? (1) Beyond the "Christian" Voter Guide - by Amy Fritz Home - Women of Welcome Common Questions - Women of Welcome   If you liked this episode, check out these: 116 How Evangelicals Aligned with Republicans: A Conversation with Chris Staron (untangledfaithpodcast.com) 115: What Happens When You Mix Politics and Faith with Kaitlyn Schiess (untangledfaithpodcast.com)   Where you can find me: Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com Youtube channel- https://youtube.com/channel/UCPfFk-I6QShXXvEpSFaJOvg https://untangledfaithpodcast.com Amy Fritz (@amyhenningfritz) on Threads https://instagram.com/untangledfaith  https://instagram.com/amyhenningfritz

    34 min

  3. OCT 29

    117: How Donald Trump Changed How I Thought About Politics and Faith

    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 process of rethinking the "Christian" approach to politics. Trump Derangement Syndrome. What it means to vote for policies as opposed to a person. The problem with "mean Tweets". Examine government inefficiencies while recognizing its role in providing necessary support. The role of the Church in providing social safety nets. Consider the impact of media and public perception on faith and politics, including concerns about media legitimacy and the term "Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS)."   Resources: https://currentpub.com/2016/06/25/james-dobson-on-the-character-of-the-president-of-the-united-states/ https://news.gallup.com/poll/235022/presidential-moral-leadership-less-important-republicans.aspx?utm_source=alert&utm_medium=email&utm_content=morelink&utm_campaign=syndication https://thepreamble.com/p/jemar-tisby-advice-for-single-issue https://www.cnn.com/2015/09/13/politics/barack-obama-religion-christian-misperceptions/index.html https://ministrywatch.com/health-share-ministries-face-growing-chorus-of-complaints-and-lawsuits   If you liked this episode, check out these ones: 116 How Evangelicals Aligned with Republicans: A Conversation with Chris Staron (untangledfaithpodcast.com) 115: What Happens When You Mix Politics and Faith with Kaitlyn Schiess (untangledfaithpodcast.com)   Where you can find me: Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com Youtube channel- https://youtube.com/channel/UCPfFk-I6QShXXvEpSFaJOvg https://untangledfaithpodcast.com Amy Fritz (@amyhenningfritz) on Threads https://instagram.com/untangledfaith  https://instagram.com/amyhenningfritz

    40 min

  4. OCT 22

    116 How Evangelicals Aligned with Republicans: A Conversation with Chris Staron

    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 changes on business owners, using historical examples. Explore Ronald Reagan's appeal to evangelical voters and the shift from Jimmy Carter’s presidency. Reflect on how race, economics, and societal unrest influenced evangelicals' political affiliations. Find Chris Staron: Chris Staron, Author at Truce Podcast   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: Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com Youtube channel- https://youtube.com/channel/UCPfFk-I6QShXXvEpSFaJOvg https://untangledfaithpodcast.com Amy Fritz (@amyhenningfritz) on Threads https://instagram.com/untangledfaith  https://instagram.com/amyhenningfritz Tune in next week for a heartfelt conversation with Amy's husband about the intersections of politics and faith.

    54 min

  5. OCT 15

    115: What Happens When You Mix Politics and Faith with Kaitlyn Schiess

    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://youtube.com/channel/UCPfFk-I6QShXXvEpSFaJOvg https://untangledfaithpodcast.com https://instagram.com/untangledfaith  https://instagram.com/amyhenningfritz   Host/Creator: Amy Fritz

    52 min

  6. OCT 14

    Untangled Faith Is Coming Back!

    The Untangled Faith podcast is coming back! Amy shares what you can expect in this trailer.

    3 min

  7. JUN 19

    Boz Tchividjian Discusses NDAs, Abuse in Churches, and Support for Abuse Survivors

    Boz Tchividjian, attorney and advocate for abuse survivors joins Amy Fritz on the Untangled Faith podcast to answer your questions. 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!) Links: Sexual Abuse Attorney For Victims | Boz Tchividjian Sexual Abuse Lawyer (bozlawpa.com) GRACE: GRACE (netgrace.org) Diane Langberg at the Caring Well Conference: Suffering and the Heart of God: How Trauma Destroys and Christ Restores – Diane Langberg on Vimeo Boz at the Caring Well Conference: Winter Inside the Church and Hope for Spring – Boz Tchividjian on Vimeo Support the show: Newsletter signup Paypal Donation Come chat with me! Twitter: Amy Fritz  Instagram: Amy Fritz Untangled Faith Website: Untangled Faith Host/Creator: Amy Fritz

    1h 3m

  8. MAR 20

    114: Untangled Faith Podcast: The Last Episode

    Amy 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: amy@untangledfaithpodcast.com

    4 min
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A podcast for anyone who has found themself disillusioned or discouraged in their faith journey and who wants to hold on to their faith while untangling it from all that is not good or true.

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  • Creator
    Amy Fritz
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    49
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2022 Untangled Faith
  • Show Website
    Untangled Faith

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