Untangled Faith: Recovering From Spiritual Abuse

Amy Fritz

A 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. read less
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Episodes

113: Self Awareness Isn't Enough. Guest: Chuck DeGroat
Mar 13 2024
113: Self Awareness Isn't Enough. Guest: Chuck DeGroat
Chuck DeGroat returns to the Untangled Faith podcast with host Amy Fritz to explore the transformative work of moving from self-awareness to self-regulation and how our response to shame changes everything. “I call the work that I do sometimes excavation work, because we're removing rubble. . .There's a lot of rubble that has kept me inwardly oriented and not as merciful or more prone to bitterness than prone to justice as I do my own work. And as I identify these parts of me that are self-protective, and befriend them and bless them and offer peace to them, there is a sense in which we all can live from that deep heart God created us for in love, goodness, faith, gentleness, meekness. . .And so I often say in the work that I do, the greatest asset is that I'm working with image bearers.” - Chuck DeGroat   In this episode we: - Address the repercussions of the Calvin University president's resignation and its ripple effect on community leaders. - Discuss the need for self-awareness in understanding one's actions as incomplete without self-regulation - Discuss the delicate balance between speaking out on issues and exercising prudence in engagement. - Unpack the concept of shame, its link to narcissism, and the importance of having strategies to work through it. - Share personal stories that highlight our relationship with shame in relationship dynamics. Other Episodes you might enjoy: https://untangledfaithpodcast.com/2022/07/13/46-when-narcissism-comes-to-church-guest-chuck-degroat/ https://untangledfaithpodcast.com/2022/08/10/51-celebrities-for-jesus-guest-katelyn-beaty/ Support the Show: Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com Join us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/untangledfaith This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For more information and 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
111: How To Know Who to Trust in the Religion World. Guest: Becky Castle Miller
Feb 28 2024
111: How To Know Who to Trust in the Religion World. Guest: Becky Castle Miller
Becky Castle Miller joins Amy to discuss strategies for assessing the character of church leaders, the importance of being informed, and how to navigate the often-discomforting process of learning about and responding to accusations against those in power.  You'll also get to listen in on some of our personal experiences—the struggle of having to reconcile conflicting information about individuals we once admired and our responsibility to inform others, while remaining sensitive to those at different places of being able to receive that information. You'll hear about the responsibility individuals have to speak out within their communities and organizations, responsibly handling these issues, and why it's crucial to believe and act upon allegations, even when they first emerge in less formal settings. Where you can find Becky: Website: beckycastlemiller.com Substack: beckycastlemiller.substack.com Instagram: @wholeemotion Ravi Zacharias Teen Mania Recovering Grace Chris Rice Mark Driscoll ACNA Sovereign Grace Larry Nassar Northern Seminary John Crist Duggars   Reporters/News Sources to follow: RNS Dee- Wartburg Watch Ministry Watch Roys Report     Episodes you might enjoy: https://untangledfaithpodcast.com/2022/08/03/50-dr-scot-mcknight-and-laura-barringer-share-what-they-have-learned-from-publishing-a-church-called-tov/ https://untangledfaithpodcast.com/2023/01/25/67-the-secret-to-being-courageous-guest-kj-ramsey/   Support the show: Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com Join us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/untangledfaith This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For more information and 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 Producers: Michele Pjanic Phil and Susan Perdue Pam Forsythe Chelle Taylor
110: Navigating Faith and Suffering. Guest: Kristen LaValley
Feb 21 2024
110: Navigating Faith and Suffering. Guest: Kristen LaValley
Kristen LaValley joins Amy for a conversation about how suffering changes how we view God, religious cliches, being willing to see other's pain, and what she thinks about the recent influx of books decrying deconstruction.   Resources: Kristen's new book: Even If He Doesn't Follow Kristen here: (2) things i'm thinking about | Kristen LaValley | Substack A master list of books, movies, videos, and podcasts that might help you with recovering from and making sense of spiritual abuse: Spiritual Abuse Recovery Starter Pack – Untangled Faith Podcast   Episodes you might enjoy: https://untangledfaithpodcast.com/2023/03/01/72-unraveling-abuse-in-the-church-pete-singer-on-third-party-investigations-trauma-informed-practices/ https://untangledfaithpodcast.com/2022/11/16/61-deep-wide-finding-a-faith-thats-richer-better-than-you-hoped-guest-traci-rhoades/   Support the show: Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com Join us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/untangledfaith 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 Producers: Michele Pjanic Phil and Susan Perdue Pam Forsythe Chelle Taylor
The Most Downloaded Episode of 2023
Dec 27 2023
The Most Downloaded Episode of 2023
Throughout the month of December, we've been counting down the most downloaded episodes of the Untangled Faith Podcast. Today I share the most downloaded episode of 2023. Episode 71- Why You Should Reconsider Taking A Job At Ramsey Solutions has been downloaded over 4400 times since it was released last February. Melissa Hogan joined me to talk about our concerns about our understanding of a new employee agreement Ramsey Solutions was requiring of all employees. Note: Amy will be taking off the month of January to make plans for 2024. Make sure you're following of subscribed to the podcast on your favorite listening app to make sure you don't miss the next episode when it drops! P.S. To access the bonus audio Amy mentioned in this episode, you can find that at patreon.com/untangledfaith Transcript Episodes you might enjoy: https://untangledfaithpodcast.com/2023/09/06/94-lawsuit-update-hypocrisy-and-double-standards-at-ramsey-solutions/ https://untangledfaithpodcast.com/2022/07/20/48-former-ramsey-solutions-employees-reflect-on-their-experience-with-ramsey-meetings/ Support the show: Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com Join us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/untangledfaith 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 Producers: Michele Pjanic Phil and Susan Perdue Pam Forsythe Chelle Taylor
107: After A Church Implosion. Guests: Bo and Ashley Pritchard
Nov 30 2023
107: After A Church Implosion. Guests: Bo and Ashley Pritchard
"I think there's so many people that are hurting quietly and feel like they're not good Christians or they don't measure up or they're not good enough. And, you know, if God could just use my story, even , to just comfort somebody else, then that's a good thing. And I know that he'll redeem it somehow. "- Ashley Pritchard Bo and Ashley Pritchard sit down with Amy to share where there are now after a painful church implosion. Resources: A master list of books, movies, videos, and podcasts that might help you with recovering from and making sense of spiritual abuse: Spiritual Abuse Recovery Starter Pack – Untangled Faith Podcast Episodes you might enjoy: https://untangledfaithpodcast.com/2023/03/01/72-unraveling-abuse-in-the-church-pete-singer-on-third-party-investigations-trauma-informed-practices/ https://untangledfaithpodcast.com/2022/11/16/61-deep-wide-finding-a-faith-thats-richer-better-than-you-hoped-guest-traci-rhoades/ Support the show: Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com Join us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/untangledfaith 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 Producers: Michele Pjanic Phil and Susan Perdue Pam Forsythe Chelle Taylor Mentioned in this episode: Faithful Counseling Visit https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/untangled for 10% your first month.
104: Moving From Us to Them. Part 2 of Bo’s Story. Guest: Bo Pritchard
Nov 15 2023
104: Moving From Us to Them. Part 2 of Bo’s Story. Guest: Bo Pritchard
Bo Pritchard continues to share his story with the Untangled Faith podcast. This is part 2 of Bo's story. Don't miss the first part in episode 103 here: 103: Sensemaking Painful Church Experiences. Guest: Bo Pritchard – Untangled Faith Podcast Bo Pritchard sits down with Amy Fritz to share his story of longing to be an "us" in a church community and learning the hard way what happens when a community values transactions over relationships. Stay tuned because this account overlaps with the story the Kat and Colby Wilkins shared on the Untangled Faith podcast in 2022. Resources: Leave a message for Amy sharing about an episode you enjoyed or something you appreciate about the podcast: Hello! – Untangled Faith Podcast Episodes you might enjoy: The Wilkins' story: Colby and Kat Wilkins’ Story – Untangled Faith Podcast Deep & Wide, Finding a Faith that is Deeper and Richer than you Hoped. Support the show: Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com Join us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/untangledfaith 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 Producers: Michele Pjanic Phil and Susan Perdue Pam Forsythe Chelle Taylor
101: Healing from Pain in Faith Communities. Guests: Lauren and Luke Smallcomb
Oct 25 2023
101: Healing from Pain in Faith Communities. Guests: Lauren and Luke Smallcomb
Lauren and Luke Smallcomb from Flourish Therapy join Amy on the Untangled Faith podcast today to talk about healing from painful experiences in faith communities. Lauren and Luke have their own story of disillusionment as they reckoned with the American evanglical faith system they were brought up in. After serving as missionaries for several years, the Smallcombs transitioned to doing counseling while still living abroad. You're going to enjoy hearing their story and their insights. In this episode, you will: Discover healthy approaches to advocacy pitfalls in faith communities for a more inclusive and supportive environment. Embrace self-reflection and self-awareness to unlock the key to personal growth and healing within faith communities. Learn how to access and express anger in a constructive way to navigate the healing process and find peace. Unlock the power of compassionate curiosity and grace in faith communities to foster understanding, empathy, and healing. Explore the importance of healing from pain within faith communities and discover practical steps to embark on your own journey of healing. Resources: Luke and Lauren's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flourish_therapy/ Luke and Lauren's website: https://flourishtherapy.co Leave me a voice mail message! I would love to share your voice in an upcoming episode celebrating 100 episodes of the podcast. You can go to this link to leave me a message: https://untangledfaithpodcast.com/hello   Episodes you might enjoy: https://untangledfaithpodcast.com/2023/05/31/82-the-role-of-the-church-in-mental-health-guest-allie/ https://untangledfaithpodcast.com/2023/09/13/95-untwisting-scripture-does-god-really-want-to-break-us-guest-rebecca-davis/   Support the show: Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com Join us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/untangledfaith 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 Producers: Michele Pjanic Phil and Susan Perdue Pam Forsythe Chelle Taylor
100: Problematic Platforms. How To Decide Which Platforms Are For You
Oct 18 2023
100: Problematic Platforms. How To Decide Which Platforms Are For You
Today’s episode is a conversation I’ve been wanting to have for a long time. It just so happened that several things happened recently that prodded me forward to find someone to have this conversation. Today we’re talking about problematic platforms. How do we decide which invitations to accept when it comes to sharing a message we’re passionate about. What if the platform is being offered by someone you have ideological issues with or hosted by a organization you aren’t sure about.   I talk through this issue today with my friend and fellow podcaster, Markus Watson. We also talk about how we process pitches from folks who want to be on our shows. In this episode, you will: Discover the key factors to consider when choosing the perfect platform for your Christian podcast or speaking engagements, ensuring maximum reach and impact. Learn effective strategies for vetting potential podcast guests, ensuring that their values and beliefs align with your Christian message and audience. Understand the importance of aligning your podcast or speaking engagements with your core Christian values, creating a space for meaningful and impactful conversations. Gain insights on the benefits of seeking input from trusted advisors in your decision-making process, helping you make informed choices that resonate with your Christian audience. Explore the power of leading with authenticity and integrity in your Christian podcast or speaking engagements, establishing trust and fostering meaningful connections with your listeners. Resources: Check out Markus Watson's podcast here: https://www.markuswatson.com/podcast/ Christianity Today article on platforms: https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2023/october-web-only/christian-speaker-lineups-disagree-theology-conference-even.html?fbclid=IwAR1oQbcgXX2hc4ycHQygfTrWIR4AfwKjI2lAd32WOv-flexgQN8yS7Zpxsw Leave me a voice mail message! I would love to share your voice in an upcoming episode celebrating 100 episodes of the podcast. You can go to this link to leave me a message: https://untangledfaithpodcast.com/hello   Episodes you might enjoy: https://untangledfaithpodcast.com/2023/08/23/92-how-to-help-a-grieving-friend-guest-natasha-smith/ https://untangledfaithpodcast.com/2023/01/25/67-the-secret-to-being-courageous-guest-kj-ramsey/   Support the show: Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com Join us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/untangledfaith 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 Producers: Michele Pjanic Phil and Susan Perdue Pam Forsythe Chelle Taylor