Untangled Faith

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Host/Creator: Amy Fritz

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Phil and Susan Perdue

Pam Forsythe

Chelle Taylor

79: Domestic Violence & Evangelical Churches. Guest: Neil Schori May 10, 2023

Show notes

Neil Schori joins Amy Fritz to talk about how to recognize when someone is in an abusive relationship or you're interacting with an abuser. This is a crucial conversation for pastors and ministry leaders and anyone who cares about being a safe refuge for those who have been harmed.

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Amy and Neil talked about

Signs of unhealthy and unsafe relationships and the importance of supporting affected individuals.
The impact of financial control and the normalization of "permission language" in relationships.
The tragic case of Stacy Peterson and what it teaches us about recognizing abuse.
How misconceptions about abuse, particularly emotional and psychological abuse, persist in both public and faith communities.
The religious perspectives on divorce, particularly in the context of abuse.
The proper counseling approach when dealing with abuse, warning against couples counseling in abuse cases.

Featured Guest

Neil Schori

Resources mentioned

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75: Surviving, Healing, & The Pitfalls of Advocacy. Guest: Lori Anne Thompson Apr 12, 2023

Show notes

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 overwhelmed and exhausted?

Meet Lori Anne Thompson: a compassionate survivor, storyteller, and student. Lori Anne is a devoted wife, mother, and enthusiastic cook who loves to share her passion for sustainable rhythms and healing for those who have survived trauma.

Lori Anne and Amy talk through these topics in this episode of the Untangled Faith podcast:

Who is Lori Anne Thompson?

The Three Phases of Recovery

How trauma can't be your whole life

Chronic activation

Finding sustainable ways to give back

Red flags to look for

Becoming what we're against

The power of saying no.

If you want to submit a question for the 2nd-anniversary episode, you can submit a question here: https://untangledfaithpodcast.com/anniversary

Links:

Victim Impact Statement from Lori Anne Thompson regarding Ravi Zacharias:

https://loriannethompson.com/2021/02/08/lori-anne-thompson-victim-impact-statement/

https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/podcasts/bulletin/cpac-trump-transgenderism-oscars.html

Truth & Repair: How Trauma Survivors Envision Justice by Judith Herman: https://amzn.to/3mxzx0W

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SAMHSA's Six Principles of Trauma-Informed Care – Post-Secondary Peer Support Training Curriculum (opentextbc.ca)

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72: Unraveling Abuse in the Church: Pete Singer on Third-Party Investigations & Trauma-Informed Practices Mar 01, 2023

Show notes

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 that."

"Being more sensitive may be the product of having more knowledge."

Pete Singer is the Executive Director of GRACE: Godly Response to Abuse in the Christian Environment and an expert on third-party investigations, trauma, and trauma-informed practice.

GRACE: Godly Response to Abuse in the Christian Environment is a nonprofit organization that specializes in safeguarding initiatives to guard against church abuse, sexual abuse in the church.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

1. What misconceptions about perpetrators of abuse do people have, and how can we ensure we are more informed?

2. How does trauma-informed practice apply in churches, and why is it important?

3. How can churches protect possible victims and be transparent and trustworthy in their response to allegations of misconduct?

Links:

https://netgrace.org

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https://untangledfaithpodcast.com/2021/11/03/21-our-ramsey-story-part-5-the-got-your-six-meeting-2-of-2-episodes/

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https://melissajhogan.medium.com/dear-churches-stop-using-ndas-and-other-silencing-strategies-b45b7c8d297c

Host/Creator: Amy Fritz

Producers:

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71: Why You Should Reconsider A Ramsey Solutions Job Feb 22, 2023

Show notes

Here's why you should reconsider a Ramsey Solutions job.

"If telling the truth is risking the business, you've got a truth problem, not a business problem."- Melissa J. Hogan

Melissa Hogan is an attorney and fan favorite of the Untangled Faith Podcast. She joins Amy Fritz to discuss the implications of new requirements for employees of Ramsey Solutions, and to shine a light on the ethical and spiritual issues surrounding the policies.

Here's what I cover with Melissa Hogan in this episode:

Unethical, spiritual and practical issues surrounding a Christian company's new policies.
Fear tactics and how they are used to control and manage an image, instead of promoting truth and Jesus.
Potential legal challenges and rights surrounding non-disclosure agreements, works-for-hire and non-solicitation clauses, and forced arbitration.

Dave Ramsey's unhealthy work environment has implications for employee rights.

Episode transcript: https://untangledfaithpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/transcription-3.docx-1.pdf

Links:

Ramsey Solutions Reviews: https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Ramsey-Solutions-Reviews-E355423.htm

https://www.nlrb.gov/news-outreach/news-story/board-rules-that-employers-may-not-offer-severance-agreements-requiring

https://danwatt.org/2022/09/comparing-the-non-disparagements-of-a-christian-workplace/

https://religionnews.com/2022/09/08/ndas-are-a-tool-for-toxic-church-cultures/

Related Episodes:

https://untangledfaithpodcast.com/2022/08/31/54-silencing-techniques-used-by-churches-and-faith-organizations/

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https://untangledfaithpodcast.com/2022/07/20/48-former-ramsey-solutions-employees-reflect-on-their-experience-with-ramsey-meetings/

https://untangledfaithpodcast.com/2022/05/04/42-boz-tchividjian-answers-your-questions-on-g-r-a-c-e-caring-well-churchtoo-ndas/

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https://julieroys.com/podcast/survivor-claims-spiritual-abuse-at-coral-ridge-presbyterian-part-1/

Host/Creator: Amy Fritz

Producers:

Michele Pjanic

Phil and Susan Perdue

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Chelle Taylor

70: Whistleblowing On The Record: Lori Harding & Lori Adams-Brown's Experience Feb 15, 2023

Show notes

What happened when Lori Adams-Brown and Lori Harding courageously revealed the truth about abuse of power in the church?

Lori Adams-Brown shares more about speaking on the record with Julie Roys about her experience with Pastor Andy Wood, successor to Rick Warren at Saddleback Church.

Lori Harding shares about speaking on the record with Julie Roys about her experience with Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church. "We do what we can with what we know, and that is a courageous act of faith." -Lori Adams-Brown Lori Adams-Brown and Lori Harding are two courageous women who have gone on the record with a journalist to share their experiences with abusive and unhealthy leaders in the church. They both have a deep love for Jesus and a desire to bring justice and healing to those who have been hurt. Lori Adams-Brown and Lori Harding found the courage to speak out despite the personal risk. In this episode, you will learn the following: 1. What was it like to wait for their stories to be shared? 2. What they would have done differently. 3. Advice to those considering speaking out.

Links:

Lori Harding's story-

https://julieroys.com/podcast/survivor-claims-spiritual-abuse-at-coral-ridge-presbyterian-part-2/

Lori Adams-Brown story-

https://julieroys.com/alleged-victims-challenge-report-clearing-rick-warren-successor-abuse/

https://julieroys.com/former-staffers-expose-bullying-rick-warren-successor-andy-wood/

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https://julieroys.com/podcast/survivor-claims-spiritual-abuse-at-coral-ridge-presbyterian-part-1/

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69:Going On The Record with Lori Adams-Brown & Lori Harding: Trust, Trauma & Telling Your Story Feb 08, 2023

Show notes

"We did this out of love to protect sheep. Exposing the darkness to the light is how it happens." - Lori Adams-Brown

Some of you have a story to tell that you've never told anyone.

And some of you are wondering if that story should find it's way to a journalist.

Where would you go?

How does that even work?

What all goes into the process and what do you need to know to make it out on the other side?

Today I'm joined by two friends who answer those questions as we pull back the curtain to show you what it's like to go on the record for a journalist.

Lori Adams-Brown and Lori Harding are two courageous women who have gone on the record with journalist Julie Roys to share their stories of abuse in the church. In this episode:

1. How they decided to go public with their story of abuse. What was the process like? What were their concerns? How did they navigate the process? 2. The role of investigative journalism in exposing the darkness and restoring the church: How did they choose a reporter? What were the expectations? What was the interview process like? 3. The consequences of speaking out: How did they prepare for the backlash? What were some of the criticisms they faced?

Links:

Lori Harding's story-

https://julieroys.com/podcast/survivor-claims-spiritual-abuse-at-coral-ridge-presbyterian-part-2/

Lori Adams-Brown story-

https://julieroys.com/alleged-victims-challenge-report-clearing-rick-warren-successor-abuse/

https://julieroys.com/former-staffers-expose-bullying-rick-warren-successor-andy-wood/

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https://untangledfaithpodcast.com/2021/12/15/26-what-about-bob-an-interview-with-religion-journalist-bob-smietana/

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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:

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