Amy Fritz
@amyfritz.bsky.social
Host of the Untangled Faith Podcast
https://untangledfaithpodcast.com/
https://untangledfaithpodcast.com/
I just published a podcast interview with Scott. His book comes out today and it's fantastic. If you are at all interested in this world, you're going to love this book.
I’ve spent the past 18 months diving into the world of megachurches — meeting those who have been trampled, abused, and left behind. Every story was different, but one dynamic was consistent: power. My book, GODS OF THE SMOKE MACHINE, publishes in October. a.co/d/dqrbS9e
October 28, 2025 at 4:31 PM
I just published a podcast interview with Scott. His book comes out today and it's fantastic. If you are at all interested in this world, you're going to love this book.
I used to push back when people shared things I didn't want to be true about people I admired/respected/benefited from. open.substack.com/pub/untangle...
April 21, 2025 at 2:25 PM
I used to push back when people shared things I didn't want to be true about people I admired/respected/benefited from. open.substack.com/pub/untangle...
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Trash-ass administration asking autistic people and those who love them to prove their worth when they won’t even vet their cabinet.
April 17, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Trash-ass administration asking autistic people and those who love them to prove their worth when they won’t even vet their cabinet.
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It is with profound sadness that I share this public statement from GRACE regarding a dear friend, colleague, and genuine hero. www.netgrace.org/leadership-t...
Public Statement — GRACE
With a heavy heart, we share that Pete Singer, GRACE’s Executive Director, is in the process of stepping back from responsibilities at GRACE as his journey with cancer leads him into hospice care.
www.netgrace.org
April 16, 2025 at 4:56 PM
It is with profound sadness that I share this public statement from GRACE regarding a dear friend, colleague, and genuine hero. www.netgrace.org/leadership-t...
Oh hey, if you heard chatter online questioning the integrity of Jane Doe in the Hunt v SBC, Guidepost Solutions case, and claiming this was simply an unvetted anonymous source, maybe this conversation with an attorney who understands the case can help www.untangledfaithpodcast.com/135-addressi...
135: Addressing Misconceptions in the Johnny Hunt SBC Lawsuit. Guest: Melissa J. Hogan
Amy Fritz is joined by Melissa J. Hogan on the Untangled Faith podcast to discuss the lawsuit involving Johnny Hunt and the SBC, addressing misconceptions and the i…
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April 15, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Oh hey, if you heard chatter online questioning the integrity of Jane Doe in the Hunt v SBC, Guidepost Solutions case, and claiming this was simply an unvetted anonymous source, maybe this conversation with an attorney who understands the case can help www.untangledfaithpodcast.com/135-addressi...
What a powerful statement from someone dragged into this lawsuit as a third party & had her life upended all over again.
Proud to call her attorneys, Melissa and Boz, friends.
Overcome with joy for my friend, Alisa. I'm so sorry for the many, many people who questioned your integrity. I believe you.
Proud to call her attorneys, Melissa and Boz, friends.
Overcome with joy for my friend, Alisa. I'm so sorry for the many, many people who questioned your integrity. I believe you.
NEW: Alisa Womack, who reported abuse allegations against former SBC president Johnny Hunt to third-party investigators, described a federal judge's ruling against Hunt in a defamation case: “Justice peeked out from behind the dark clouds." www.tennessean.com/story/news/r...
Judge’s decision in SBC case a vindication for third-party firm, woman who reported abuse
Alissa Womack, who reported abuse allegations against Southern Baptist Convention ex-president, comes forward after judge endorses third-party report.
www.tennessean.com
April 3, 2025 at 4:27 PM
What a powerful statement from someone dragged into this lawsuit as a third party & had her life upended all over again.
Proud to call her attorneys, Melissa and Boz, friends.
Overcome with joy for my friend, Alisa. I'm so sorry for the many, many people who questioned your integrity. I believe you.
Proud to call her attorneys, Melissa and Boz, friends.
Overcome with joy for my friend, Alisa. I'm so sorry for the many, many people who questioned your integrity. I believe you.
Dr. Langberg is such a hero of mine. I loved chatting with her. www.untangledfaithpodcast.com/133-building...
133: Building Safe Sanctuaries. Guest: Dr. Diane Langberg
Dr. Diane Langberg joins Amy Fritz on the Untangled Faith podcast to discuss her insights on abuse within the church and her latest book, "When the Church Harms God…
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April 2, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Dr. Langberg is such a hero of mine. I loved chatting with her. www.untangledfaithpodcast.com/133-building...
I loved talking with Katelyn Beaty about her book, Celebrities for Jesus: How Personas, Platforms, and Profits Are Hurting the Church. www.untangledfaithpodcast.com/celebrities-...
Celebrities For Jesus. Guest: Katelyn Beaty (RERUN)
Katelyn Beaty joins Amy Fritz for a conversation about what Katelyn learned as she was writing her upcoming book, Celebrities for Jesus: How Personas, Platforms, an…
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March 31, 2025 at 6:00 PM
I loved talking with Katelyn Beaty about her book, Celebrities for Jesus: How Personas, Platforms, and Profits Are Hurting the Church. www.untangledfaithpodcast.com/celebrities-...
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A lot going on but this recounting is worth attention, if you have the emotional bandwidth. Horrible.
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What the Venezuelans Deported to El Salvador Experienced
Exclusive photos of the arrival of Venezuelan detainees deported from the U.S.
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March 23, 2025 at 1:10 AM
A lot going on but this recounting is worth attention, if you have the emotional bandwidth. Horrible.
time.com/7269604/el-s...
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I loved this conversation with @revcalebcampbell.bsky.social about loving our Christian nationalist neighbors. pod.link/1561001170/e...
March 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
I loved this conversation with @revcalebcampbell.bsky.social about loving our Christian nationalist neighbors. pod.link/1561001170/e...
I loved interviewing @bethallisonbarr.bsky.social for today's Untangled Faith podcast. 🔥 My favorite part was explaining how I had to do an interview as a part of the interview process for a job my husband was hoping for. Good times😆 pod.link/1561001170/e...
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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March 11, 2025 at 6:44 PM
I loved interviewing @bethallisonbarr.bsky.social for today's Untangled Faith podcast. 🔥 My favorite part was explaining how I had to do an interview as a part of the interview process for a job my husband was hoping for. Good times😆 pod.link/1561001170/e...
Just called my representatives about this. One of my reps (Marsha Blackburn) has Ukrainian people in her church. Surely, she will care to advocate on their behalf. (She wont, but I'm still going to try)
Trump administration is planning to revoke temporary legal status for some 240,000 Ukrainians who fled the conflict with Russia, a senior Trump official and three sources familiar with the matter said, potentially putting them on a fast-track to deportation reut.rs/3F3B1cv
Trump to revoke legal status for 240,000 Ukrainians as US steps up deportations
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is planning to revoke temporary legal status for some 240,000 Ukrainians who fled the conflict with Russia, a senior Trump official and three sources familiar with the matter said, potentially putting them on a fast-track to deportation.
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March 6, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Just called my representatives about this. One of my reps (Marsha Blackburn) has Ukrainian people in her church. Surely, she will care to advocate on their behalf. (She wont, but I'm still going to try)
I loved this conversation with @martyduren.bsky.social . I'm still waiting for the razor in my apple, too. www.untangledfaithpodcast.com/130-engaging...
March 4, 2025 at 4:15 PM
I loved this conversation with @martyduren.bsky.social . I'm still waiting for the razor in my apple, too. www.untangledfaithpodcast.com/130-engaging...
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History will remember this day— when an American President and Vice President abandoned all we stand for.
February 28, 2025 at 6:38 PM
History will remember this day— when an American President and Vice President abandoned all we stand for.
I've been training for this moment for 4 decades. untangledfaith.substack.com/p/i-was-warn...
I Was Warned About the World- But Not About This
I've been training for this moment for decades.
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February 21, 2025 at 4:15 PM
I've been training for this moment for 4 decades. untangledfaith.substack.com/p/i-was-warn...
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Imagine if @aoc @sanders.senate.gov , every dem, SIMULTANEOUSLY held Town Halls where they allowed grant and contract recipients to explain to the country what it is they do and why it's important
Invite all media. Including RW podcasters. @spaces Flood the zone
Call it a Day Of Transparency
Invite all media. Including RW podcasters. @spaces Flood the zone
Call it a Day Of Transparency
February 11, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Imagine if @aoc @sanders.senate.gov , every dem, SIMULTANEOUSLY held Town Halls where they allowed grant and contract recipients to explain to the country what it is they do and why it's important
Invite all media. Including RW podcasters. @spaces Flood the zone
Call it a Day Of Transparency
Invite all media. Including RW podcasters. @spaces Flood the zone
Call it a Day Of Transparency
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Incredibly moving Justin Trudeau remarks:
"We have fought and died alongside you....During your darkest hours...we were always there. Standing with you, grieving with you, the American people....Canadians are a little perplexed as to why our closest friends and neighbors are choosing to target us."
"We have fought and died alongside you....During your darkest hours...we were always there. Standing with you, grieving with you, the American people....Canadians are a little perplexed as to why our closest friends and neighbors are choosing to target us."
February 2, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Incredibly moving Justin Trudeau remarks:
"We have fought and died alongside you....During your darkest hours...we were always there. Standing with you, grieving with you, the American people....Canadians are a little perplexed as to why our closest friends and neighbors are choosing to target us."
"We have fought and died alongside you....During your darkest hours...we were always there. Standing with you, grieving with you, the American people....Canadians are a little perplexed as to why our closest friends and neighbors are choosing to target us."
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Back in the 1990s, politicians and church leaders pushed for faith groups have access to federal funds. Now some evangelicals see that as a woke conspiracy
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Empathy for immigrants sounds like Christianity 101. Here's why some say it's a sin.
(RNS) — A small but influential group of evangelicals argues that enforcing the law is as important as mercy, and has come to see Christian charities as the enemy.
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January 30, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Back in the 1990s, politicians and church leaders pushed for faith groups have access to federal funds. Now some evangelicals see that as a woke conspiracy
religionnews.com/2025/01/30/w...
religionnews.com/2025/01/30/w...
Paraphrase of a comment from
@davidfrenchjag.bsky.social
- Resisting a proposed solution is not the same as denying there is a problem that needs to be solved.
@davidfrenchjag.bsky.social
- Resisting a proposed solution is not the same as denying there is a problem that needs to be solved.
January 29, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Paraphrase of a comment from
@davidfrenchjag.bsky.social
- Resisting a proposed solution is not the same as denying there is a problem that needs to be solved.
@davidfrenchjag.bsky.social
- Resisting a proposed solution is not the same as denying there is a problem that needs to be solved.
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Defiant love.
If this is toxic empathy, then sign me up.
If this is toxic empathy, then sign me up.
Composure, Saints! This is a vital witness to our faith in Christ in any era of chaos.
Upon waking, let us meet with Jesus and trade our fear & anger for his courage & compassion.
Rely on God.
Read Scripture.
Be brave.
Pray valiantly.
Act like grownups.
Help the hurting.
Love defiantly.
Upon waking, let us meet with Jesus and trade our fear & anger for his courage & compassion.
Rely on God.
Read Scripture.
Be brave.
Pray valiantly.
Act like grownups.
Help the hurting.
Love defiantly.
January 29, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Defiant love.
If this is toxic empathy, then sign me up.
If this is toxic empathy, then sign me up.
If you're still recovering from rapture theology most serious theologians consider a fever dream, do I have a podcast episode for you! www.untangledfaithpodcast.com/126-revisiti...
126: Revisiting Left Behind with Jerry Dugan
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. Subscribe to my ne…
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January 28, 2025 at 2:14 PM
If you're still recovering from rapture theology most serious theologians consider a fever dream, do I have a podcast episode for you! www.untangledfaithpodcast.com/126-revisiti...
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What are some red flags 🚩 of abusive silencing?
Check out my latest episode of Res Ipsa - focusing on the intersection of the law, faith, and abuse. This week’s topic is silencing— NDAs, gag orders, file sealing, gossip policies, and cultures of silence.
open.substack.com/pub/melissaj...
Check out my latest episode of Res Ipsa - focusing on the intersection of the law, faith, and abuse. This week’s topic is silencing— NDAs, gag orders, file sealing, gossip policies, and cultures of silence.
open.substack.com/pub/melissaj...
NDAs and Other Silencing Strategies Used in Abusive Environments
Red flags to watch for and how we can and should respond
open.substack.com
January 24, 2025 at 10:51 PM
What are some red flags 🚩 of abusive silencing?
Check out my latest episode of Res Ipsa - focusing on the intersection of the law, faith, and abuse. This week’s topic is silencing— NDAs, gag orders, file sealing, gossip policies, and cultures of silence.
open.substack.com/pub/melissaj...
Check out my latest episode of Res Ipsa - focusing on the intersection of the law, faith, and abuse. This week’s topic is silencing— NDAs, gag orders, file sealing, gossip policies, and cultures of silence.
open.substack.com/pub/melissaj...
Meet the woman who is working inside her denomination to help people understand the denomination polity and advocate for her denomination to care for those who have been abused. open.substack.com/pub/untangle...
Meet the Sharon Says So of the PCA Denomination
Episode 125 Untangled Faith Podcast
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January 22, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Meet the woman who is working inside her denomination to help people understand the denomination polity and advocate for her denomination to care for those who have been abused. open.substack.com/pub/untangle...
Hey Greenland, I just wanted you to know I think you're pretty great already. No need to be "great again". Pay no attention to Congressman Ogles. He's confused.
January 22, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Hey Greenland, I just wanted you to know I think you're pretty great already. No need to be "great again". Pay no attention to Congressman Ogles. He's confused.
What happens when a leader demands, or we offer willingly, unconditional loyalty?https://open.substack.com/pub/untangledfaith/p/unconditional-loyalty-and-poop-on?r=3w462&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
Unconditional Loyalty and Poop on the Floor
(originally published on my personal website Feb 18, 2020.
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January 18, 2025 at 10:15 PM
What happens when a leader demands, or we offer willingly, unconditional loyalty?https://open.substack.com/pub/untangledfaith/p/unconditional-loyalty-and-poop-on?r=3w462&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true