Untangled Faith

By Amy FritzReligion & Spirituality Christianity Education Self-Improvement

Untangled Faith episodes

October 07166: What You Need to Know About GRACE Independent Investigations
In this episode, Amy shares a podcast episode from the GRACE Awakening podcast about common questions about GRACE independent investigations. This podcast was originally shared on the GRACE Awakening podcast in February of 2026. If you've ever wondered about the GRACE investigative process, you'll love this podcast episode.
Featured Guest
GRACE Awakening Podcast with Robert Peters, Laura Thien, and Wade Mullen

Resources mentioned
GRACE Independent Investigations

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43 min
September 08165: Special Trivia Competition with Chris Staron from the Truce Podcast
Chris Staron and Amy Fritz face off for a friend trivia competition. Pop culture, presidential history, a little Dave Hasselhoff and some haberdashers.
Featured Guest
Chris Staron

Resources mentioned
Find the full trivia conversation here: Untangled Faith Substack

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6 min
July 15164: Birdie Mae Has Something to Say: What Faith Looks Like from the Back Row
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.
Featured Guest
Birdie Mae

Resources mentioned
The Back Row Substack

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46 min
May 19163: How A Relational Vision of Church Can Revolutionize our Faith Communities. Guest: Toni Daniels
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.

Featured Guest
Toni Daniels

Resources mentioned
The Luke 10 Community
The Jesus Led Book

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57 min
May 12162: The Sacredness of Ordinary Connection with Matt Mattson
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

Featured Guest
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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59 min
April 21161: Escaping The High Control World of the Duggars and the IFB Church
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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38 min
April 14160: Expanding The Abortion Conversation Beyond Life Versus Choice. Guest: Angela Weszely
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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April 07159 Politics for the Politically Homeless. Guest: Lauren Pinkston
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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Featured Guest
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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58 min
March 31158: Bible Truth About Women. Guest: Lydia Kaiser
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

Featured Guest
Lydia Kaiser
Website: https://LydiaKaiser.com Facebook.com/LydiaGraceKaiser/ Email: [email protected]

Resources mentioned
Bible Truth About Women: What They Don't Tell You
Dr. Beth Allison Barr Episode

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55 min
March 17157: What To Do When the World Feels Heavy. Guest: Shannan Martin
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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56 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.