Untangled Faith

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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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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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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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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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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