Untangled Faith

Melissa Hogan joins Amy Fritz to give an update on the O'Connor v. Lampo Group lawsuit.
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Melissa Hogan, (2) Res Ipsa with Melissa J. Hogan | Substack
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Faithful Counseling

Lawsuit Documents

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Therapist and author Tammy Gustafson joins Amy Fritz on the Untangled Faith podcast to talk about intimate partner betrayal and healing. Whether you are a survivor of betrayal or want to be a good friend to someone who has walked through this, this is an important episode.
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In this episode we talk about
Phases of healing
Misconceptions of the Bible and revovering from betrayal
What "successful" healing looks like

Featured Guest
Tammy Gustafson

Resources mentioned
Faithful Counseling 

The Life Saving Divorce https://amzn.to/3YPkn6Z

Tammy Gustafson Tammy Gustafson | Betrayal Healing

Betrayal healing conference Betrayal Healing Conference | Tammy Gustafson

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Podcast Host, Amy Fritz, reflects on 2025 with lessons learned, articles she's shared, favorite books and musicians, and some things she's thinking about for 2026 
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In this episode we talk about:
Working on a memoir
Articles from 2025
Musicians I love
News stories I'm still thinking about
Resources mentioned
Untangled Faith Substack
Suzy Flory, One Year Memoir
Get the Hell Out of Dodge
Open When You Drop Your Daughter Off At College For the First Time
That Time Dave Ramsey Said He Might Possible Owe My Husband an Apology
On Celebrations and Landmines and Reminders of the Places we Had to Leave
Reckoning With Reports that Someone In Your Community Has Harmed Someone
I Was Warned About the World, But Not About This
Jon Guerra
Sarah Kroger
Becca Jordan
Michael Tait allegations
The Glass House
The Tell
Perversion of Justice
Ordinary Time
Remarkably Bright Creatures
Becoming the Pastor's Wife
Dinner for Vampires
The Quiet Damage
Theo of Golden
Peril
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Journalist and author Scott Latta joins Amy Fritz to discuss Scott's new book, Gods of the Smoke Machine: Power, Pain, and the Rise of Christian Nationalism in the Megachurch, sharing stories of power, accountability, and the changing landscape of American megachurches.
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In this episode we:
Explore why megachurches are growing even as overall church attendance in America declines.

Examine the evolution from traditional "big box" churches to franchise-style, multi-site megachurch models.

Discuss the impact of megachurch growth on small churches, including the cannibalization of congregations and properties.

Explore the profound loss experienced by members when megachurch scandals or abusive leaders come to light, and how that pain is multiplied by scale.

Hear firsthand stories from those harmed by toxic church systems and why amplifying survivor voices is critical.

Unpack the phenomenon of faux accountability and restoration processes for fallen pastors in megachurch networks.

Discuss Boz Tchividjian's insights on the legal landscape, the role of financial consequences in church accountability, and why civil litigation is sometimes the only path to justice.

Investigate how megachurches cultivate soft political power, their influence on Christian nationalism, and the increasing willingness of pastors to openly engage in politics.

Offer practical wisdom for those seeking healthy faith communities, what real accountability looks like, and how to rethink church engagement after disillusionment.

Featured Guest
Scott Latta Gods of the Smoke Machine | Scott Latta | Substack

Resources mentioned
Faithful Counseling BetterHelp - Get Started & Sign-Up Today

Scott Latta's Substack Gods of the Smoke Machine | Scott Latta | Substack

Scott Latta on Bluesky Scott Latta (@scottlatta.bsky.social) — Bluesky

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Author and speaker Mary DeMuth joins Amy Fritz on the Untangled Faith podcast to talk about the practice of surrender, what it looks like in the midst of personal trials, and the story behind her newest devotional book, The Freedom of Surrender: 40 Devotions for a Joyful Life in Christ.
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In this episode we:
Hear the origin story behind Mary's newest book, including how she combined her writing and original art in a 40-day devotional on surrender.

Discuss what it means to surrender reputation, finances, relationships, aging, and even inner cynicism—and how Mary has personally wrestled with these themes.

Talk honestly about vulnerability, church hurt, and the ongoing journey of healing from trauma and moral injury.

Explore the tension between discernment and cynicism, especially when coming out of abusive faith communities.

Share practical encouragement for those feeling isolated or stuck in their faith, and ways we can invite Jesus into our everyday struggles.

Reflect on the power of community and honesty in the process of spiritual growth.

Featured Guest
Mary DeMuth

Resources mentioned
Faithful Counseling BetterHelp - Get Started & Sign-Up Today

Church Hurt Checklist

Bookstore - Mary DeMuth

The Freedom of Surrender: https://amzn.to/4q8Nn63

 
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