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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.

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126: Revisiting Left Behind with Jerry Dugan Jan 28, 2025

Show notes

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.

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In this episode we'll cover

The origin story of Left Behind
Left Behind and end times speculation
Who is the anti-Christ?
The impact the book had on evangelical Christians in the US
Failed end-times predictions

Featured Guest

Jerry Dugan

Resources mentioned

This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For more information and 10% off your first month, visit Faithful Counseling- https://faithfulcounseling.com/untangled
Revelation For The Rest of Us
Left Behind
Much Ado About Nothing

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125: Meet the "Sharon Says So" of the PCA denomination. Guest: Lynna Sutherland Jan 21, 2025

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Lynna Sutherland, whom Amy refers to as the "Sharon McMahon of the PCA" stops by the Untangled Faith podcast to talk about her work in her ministry Advocacy From the Presbyterian Pew

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Amy and Lynna talk about

What inspired Lynna Sutherland to start Advocacy from the Presbyterian Pew
Complexity of the PCA
How understanding the origin of the PCA helps Lynna in her work
Current issues: DASA
Advice for men in leadership in the denomination
Advice for women

Featured Guest:

Lynna Sutherland Presbyterian Pew

Resources mentioned

Advocacy from the Presbyterian Pew: Presbyterian Pew
Dr. Langberg on Russell Moore podcast Harm, Trauma, and Church Abuse - Christianity Today
Darby Strickland Home | Darby Strickland
Ian Sears case, Nashville Presbytery Nashville pastor ousted: A landmark in PCA abuse reformMee

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124: 4 Year Anniversary of Going on The Record About Ramsey Solutions Jan 14, 2025

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Amy Fritz reflects on the 4 year anniversary of the Religion News Service article Is Dave Ramsey's Company the Best Place to Work? Say No and You're Out.

Heather Fulk joins Amy to talk about going on the record for that article.

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In this episode you'll find

Origin of the RNS article
Heather Fulk shares what it's like to go decide to go on the record.
Amy reflects on the Ramsey response and the main RNS article

Featured Guest

Heather Fulk

Resources mentioned

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123: Year in Review: Favorite Reads, Podcast Moments, and Insights from 2024 Dec 31, 2024

Show notes

Amy Fritz reflects on lessons learned in 2024, favorite books, and what's coming next.

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Episode Highlights

Most downloaded episode of 2024:
The episode where Amy re-recorded her part of the conversation by herself
Favorite Books
Lessons Learned
What's Next!

Resources mentioned

This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For more information and 10% off your first month, visit Faithful Counseling- https://faithfulcounseling.com/untangled
Episode 111:How to Know Who to Trust in the Religion World
Episode 113 with Chuck DeGroat
Othered by Jenai Auman https://amzn.to/40gPCsU
Lessons From the COVID War https://amzn.to/49Z22ZM
My, Myself and Bob https://amzn.to/4a0okdM
Final Accounting https://amzn.to/4gCsieY
You Could Make This Place Beautiful https://amzn.to/4gxnec3
The Next Right Thing Guided Journal https://amzn.to/4iYPKow

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Holy Spaces of Grief with Natasha Smith Dec 24, 2024

Show notes

Natasha Smith joins Amy Fritz on the Untangled Faith podcast to share her journey through grief, faith, and the power of presence during life's hardest moments.

"Grief starts when you start to let go." – Natasha Smith

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In this episode we talk about

The emotional rollercoaster of awaiting MRI results and the devastating news Natasha's family received.
The ICU waiting room as both a heavy and holy space
The honest expression of grief and the complexities of maintaining faith amidst sorrow and disappointment.
The importance of a supportive community.
Secondary and invisible grief.
How accurate theology can shape our understanding of suffering and God's role in it.

Featured Guest

Natasha Smith Homepage - Natasha Smith

Resources mentioned

This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For more information and for 10% off your first month, visit Faithful Counseling- https://faithfulcounseling.com/untangled
Natasha Smith's book Can You Just Sit With Me?
Dr. Diane Langberg- Suffering and the Heart of God: How Trauma Destroys and Christ Restores.

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Leaving Church and Looking for Christ with Broken to Beloved Dec 17, 2024

Show notes

This is an episode from the Broken to Beloved podcast with Brian Lee. Brian interviews Scot Mcknight and Tommy Preson Philips about their new book Invisible Jesus: A Book about Leaving the Church and Looking for Christ

Episode Resources and Links

The Myth of a Christian Nation by Greg Boyd on Bookshop | Amazon
Revelation for the Rest of Us by Scot McKnight & Cody Hatchett on Bookshop | on Amazon

Guest Spotlight

Scot has been a professor of NT for more than four decades. He is the author of more than 90 books, including the award-winning The Jesus Creed as well as A Church Called TOV.

Tommy Preson Phillips is a pastor at Watermark Church in Tampa, FL. He is also a songwriter and recording artist with his band Preson Phillips. He holds an MA in NT from Northern Seminary.

Scot: Website | Instagram | Twitter/X | Threads

Tommy: Substack | Instagram | Threads | Preson Phillips band

Get your copy of Invisible Jesus on Amazon | on Bookshop

Links in these show notes are affiliate links that pay a small portion of the purchase price to Brian Lee at Broken to Beloved at no extra cost to you.

The Spiritual Discipline of Curiosity with Lore Wilbert Dec 10, 2024

Show notes

Lore Wilbert joins Amy Fritz on the Untangled Faith podcast to talk about her book, "A Curious Faith," and the spiritual discipline of curiosity, revisiting themes of certainty, vulnerability, and the role of questioning within faith communities.

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In this episode, we:

Explore the themes and inspirations behind Lore Wilbert's book, "A Curious Faith."
Discuss the societal expectation of certainty within faith communities and the richness found in admitting uncertainty
Learn about Lore's experiences with using curiosity as a protective mechanism and its impacts on relationships.
Reflect on the biblical story of Moses through a chapter from Lori's book, emphasizing the significance of unexpected life challenges.
Highlight the need for ethical responsibility in acknowledging sources and giving proper credit, discussing issues of plagiarism in Christian publishing.
Address the complexity of accepting both good and bad elements in the world through a Christian perspective.
Consider the importance of curiosity as a spiritual discipline and its role in fostering understanding and genuine faith.

Podcast Guest

Lore Wilbert (1) S A Y A B L E | Lore Wilbert | Substack

Resources:

A Curious Faith by Lore Wilbert https://amzn.to/41rzkPg

If you liked this episode, check out these:

90: Historical & Cultural Influences on Evangelicalism. Guest: Karen Swallow Prior

51: Celebrities for Jesus. Guest: Katelyn Beaty

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122: Revisiting His Needs, Her Needs with Melissa J. Hogan Dec 03, 2024

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Listener note: The content in this episode may not be suitable for young children. Also, please be aware that there is discussion of abuse in this episode. Please take care when listening.

Melissa J. Hogan, joins Amy Fritz to revisit the 1986 marriage book His Needs, Needs by Dr. Willard Harley.

Does it hold up? Did it ever hold up?

What happens when a spouse who is struggling in their marriage and hoping for a way to save it picks up this book?

Melissa's substack: Res Ipsa launches on January 3, 2025. - by Melissa J. Hogan

If you liked this episode, check out these:

43: What We've Gotten Wrong About Divorce. Guest: Gretchen Baskerville

79: Domestic Violence & Evangelical Churches. Guest: Neil Schori

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