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165: Special Trivia Competition with Chris Staron from the Truce Podcast Sep 08, 2026

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Chris Staron and Amy Fritz face off for a friend trivia competition. Pop culture, presidential history, a little Dave Hasselhoff and some haberdashers.

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Chris Staron

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164: Birdie Mae Has Something to Say: What Faith Looks Like from the Back Row Jul 15, 2026

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In this episode, Birdy Mae shares her journey of faith, authenticity, and using her voice to challenge church norms. We explore themes of church hurt, gender roles, faith deconstruction, and the power of sitting in the back row while loving Jesus.

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Birdie Mae

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The Back Row Substack

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163: How A Relational Vision of Church Can Revolutionize our Faith Communities. Guest: Toni Daniels May 19, 2026

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In this conversation Toni Daniels from the Luke 10 ministry joins Amy to talk about a what she believes is the best way to approach building faith communities.

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In this episode we talk about:

Toni's ministry Luke 10.
How salvation is the ultimate expression of secure attachment.
How Jesus modeled a discipleship that wasn't about pointing out errors and correcting his disciples.
How the CEO Business model has failed faith communities.
The power of simply enjoying people.

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Toni Daniels

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162: The Sacredness of Ordinary Connection with Matt Mattson May 12, 2026

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In this conversation, author Matt Mattson talks with Amy Fritz about the sacredness of ordinary connection in our everyday lives.

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In this episode we talk about:

The story behind Matt's new book Cathredrals of Connection
The power of everyday encounters
How to find connection even when you're not an extrovert
First Watch and The West Wing
Our need for both the institutional church and more nontraditional spaces for connection

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Matt Mattson

Resources mentioned

Cathedrals of Connection- The latest book by Shannan Martin
Matt's website - Connect, learn more about his work

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161: Escaping The High Control World of the Duggars and the IFB Church Apr 21, 2026

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About 10 years ago, the news came out that Joshua Duggar had abused two of his sisters. And then just a few years ago, Josh was arrested and convicted of possessing and distributing CSAM.

Fast forward to last month. Josh Duggar's younger brother, Joseph, was arrested on suspicion of molestation.

The pattern is horrifying.

In today's episode, Amy Fritz shares a conversation she had with Ryan George. Ryan escaped the Independant Fundamentalist Baptist (IFB) church world that's adjacent to the circles the Duggars are in. He shares how he got out and how he had to reckon with reports that his own father was an abuser.

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Featured Guest

Ryan George

Resources mentioned

Hurt and Healed by the Church - Ryan's book

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160: Expanding The Abortion Conversation Beyond Life Versus Choice. Guest: Angela Weszely Apr 14, 2026

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In this conversation, Angela Weszely talks about expanding the abortion conversation beyond life versus choice and why many Christians are feeling uncomfortable with the current discourse. This episode explores some better ways to approach this topic and what we might be missing.

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In this episode we talk about:

Taking off our team jerseys
Measure success as becoming more like Jesus
John 8 and the way it's been misrepresented
What about truth?
Why no one is coming to the church when they need help
Letting go of shame

Featured Guest

Angela Weszely

Resources mentioned

Becoming ProGrace - Angela's book
About the ProGrace organization

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159 Politics for the Politically Homeless. Guest: Lauren Pinkston Apr 07, 2026

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Independent candidate for governor in Tennessee, Lauren Pinkston joins Amy Fritz for a conversation about faith and politics and hope for those who feel politically homeless.

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Dr. Lauren Pinkston
Website: Lauren Pinkston for Tennessee Governor
Lauren's bio: Lauren Pinkston is a wife, mother of four, and seventh-generation Tennessean running for Governor to restore integrity, accountability, and common sense to state government. Rooted in rural Tennessee and shaped by global experience, she has built a career advancing opportunity by supporting human trafficking survivors, strengthening the workforce, and leading mission-driven organizations. Lauren is running to put Tennesseans first by improving education, supporting working families, and ensuring government serves people, not politics. She believes Tennessee's best days are ahead when leaders listen, lead with courage, and deliver real results.
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158: Bible Truth About Women. Guest: Lydia Kaiser Mar 31, 2026

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Lydia Kaiser joins Amy Fritz for a conversation on what the Bible says about women.

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In this episode we talk about:

Lydia's new book, Bible Truth About Women: What They Don't Tell You.
Titles v. Roles in Scripture
How different Bible transitions change over the years
Women in the New Testament
Misconceptions about what Scripture says about women

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Lydia Kaiser
Website: https://LydiaKaiser.com Facebook.com/LydiaGraceKaiser/ Email: LydiaKaiserBook@gmail.com

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157: What To Do When the World Feels Heavy. Guest: Shannan Martin Mar 17, 2026

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In this conversation, Shannan Martin shares her framework of "counterweights" for balancing life's heaviness. This episode explores how balancing the hard things with intentional moments of joy can get us through.

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In this episode we talk about:

The story behind Shannon Martin's new book, Counterweights: An Essential Practice for Holding Hope in a Heavy World
Practical ways to identify and gather counterweights in daily life
The importance of authenticity in community and faith spaces
Walking through a church community rupture
The role of community in recovering from loss and betrayal
Taco Bell and kids going to college

Featured Guest

Shannan Martin

Resources mentioned

Counterweights: An Essential Practice for Holding Hope in a Heavy World - The latest book by Shannan Martin
Shannan Martin on Instagram - Daily reflections and updates
Shannan Martin's Substack - Weekly insights on faith and emotional health
Shannan's Website - Connect, learn more about her work

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Processing ICE Actions in Minnesota as a Person of Faith. Guest: Kristina Kallman Mar 10, 2026

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Join Amy and Kristina as they explore the complexities of immigration, community engagement, and faith in Minnesota. This candid conversation highlights personal stories, systemic issues, and the importance of nuanced dialogue in today's polarized climate.

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We're talking about: Minnesota's Immigration Landscape Navigating Political Conversations The Impact of Community and Group Think The Dangers of Silence in Abusive Situations Power Dynamics and Accountability Current State of ICE in Minnesota Engaging in Difficult Conversations in Faith Communities

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Kristina Kallman

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God's Heart For Minnesota https://youtu.be/O7jisPfjDaY?si=JT0Sn2f8oHNNcpjA
Kristina Kallman's previous podcast appearance. 86: (Part 1) Shiny Happy People: The Impact of IBLP and Bill Got…

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