142: Recovering From Purity Culture. Guest: Dr. Camden Morgante
Dr. Camden Morgante joins Amy Fritz to talk about all the awful metaphors and false promises of purity culture, and a better way forward. If you grew up reading Josh Harris and Elisabeth Elliot, you're going to love this one! Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com Featured Guest Dr. Camden Morgante https://drcamden.com/press/ Resources mentioned Dr. Camden's site: https://drcamden.com/press/ Dr. Camden's Substack: https://drcamden.substack.com/ Recovering From Purity Culture https://amzn.to/4kQmSPN Tell Your Friends! If you loved this episode, leave us a review on your favorite podcast app and share it with a friend. Tag us if you share it on social media. Follow Untangled Faith wherever you listen to podcasts Follow on Apple podcasts Subscribe on YouTube Follow on Spotify Follow on Podcast Addict Want to share your thoughts with us or talk about partnering with the show? Email: amy@untangledfaithpodcast.com Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow me on BlueSky
20/6/2025
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141: Healing and Navigating the Pitfalls of the Advocacy Space. Guest: Lori Anne Thompson
Have you been told to (or seen others) push through personal pain and trauma while engaging in advocacy for the health of the Church without being given the tools to manage your (or their) own emotional wellness? Are you often feeling overwhelmed and exhausted? Meet Lori Anne Thompson: a compassionate survivor, storyteller, and student. Lori Anne is a devoted wife, mother, and enthusiastic cook who loves to share her passion for sustainable rhythms and healing for those who have survived trauma. This episode was initially shared in April 2023, but with the heartbreaking loss of Jennifer Lyell, I wanted to share it again. You can find more information on Jennifer Lyell here: Died: Jennifer Lyell, SBC Abuse Survivor and Former Lifeway Executive - Christianity Today Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com Lori Anne and Amy talk through these topics in this episode of the Untangled Faith podcast: Who is Lori Anne Thompson? The Three Phases of Recovery How trauma can't be your whole life Chronic activation Finding sustainable ways to give back Red flags to look for Becoming what we're against The power of saying no. Resources: Victim Impact Statement from Lori Anne Thompson regarding Ravi Zacharias: https://loriannethompson.com/2021/02/08/lori-anne-thompson-victim-impact-statement/ https://loriannethompson.com https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/podcasts/bulletin/cpac-trump-transgenderism-oscars.html Truth & Repair: How Trauma Survivors Envision Justice by Judith Herman: https://amzn.to/3mxzx0W Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For more information and for 10% off your first month, visit Faithful Counseling- https://faithfulcounseling.com/untangled
11/6/2025
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140: Navigating Awkward Church Transitions and Avoiding Accidental Heresy. Guest: Aaron Armstrong
Aaron Armstrong joins Amy Fritz on the Untangled Faith podcast to explore the nuances of leaving a beloved church community, navigating the awkwardness of joining a new church, and the motivations and process behind his new book, Faith Simplified: What We Believe and Why We Believe It. The conversation moves from personal stories of faith transitions to honest insight into Christian publishing, endorsements, and what it means to thoughtfully engage with the important theological tenants of the Christian faith. Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com In this episode we: Hear Aaron’s story of leaving a church he loved and the emotional and practical realities of church closure—reflecting on how endings don’t always mean failure. Discuss the strange and sometimes awkward season of being new in a church, resisting the urge to jump right in, and learning to simply “be.” Delve into the complexities of book endorsements in Christian publishing, including why they matter (or don’t), how they’re decided, and the landmines authors and publishers face. Talk about how reducing people to social media snippets can distort real-life relationships, and why discernment is important when choosing where to show up and engage. Wrestle with common theological distractions and accidental heresies. Explore Aaron’s new book, Faith Simplified: What We Believe and Why We Believe It, including his approach to foundational theology, why he wrote it, and who it’s for. Featured Guest Aaron Armstrong Aaron Armstrong: Author, Speaker, Canadian Resources mentioned Aaron's web site https://aaronarmstrong.co Faith Simplified https://amzn.to/43PxkzT Tell Your Friends! If you loved this episode, leave us a review on your favorite podcast app and share it with a friend. Tag us if you share it on social media. Follow Untangled Faith wherever you listen to podcasts Follow on Apple podcasts Subscribe on YouTube Follow on Spotify Follow on Podcast Addict Want to share your thoughts with us or talk about partnering with the show? Email: amy@untangledfaithpodcast.com Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow me on BlueSky
04/6/2025
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139: Posture Over Position: Transforming How We Engage LGBTQ+ Folks in Our Congregations: Guest Bill Henson, Posture Shift Ministries
Bill Henson, founder and director of Posture Shift Ministries, joins Amy Fritz on the Untangled Faith podcast to talk about cultivating a posture of radical love and hospitality toward LGBTQ+ individuals and families within the church, regardless of theological position. Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com In this episode we: Explore the difference between a church’s theological position and its posture toward LGBTQ+ individuals. Hear why Posture Shift was founded in the midst of the culture wars around LGBTQ+ rights and the church’s response. Discuss the importance of practical, missional skill sets for churches to truly love and include LGBTQ+ people, beyond merely good intentions. Address common language pitfalls and the impact of terminology like “lifestyle” on LGBTQ+ individuals seeking belonging in faith communities. Examine the need for clarity and transparency about church beliefs on sexuality—and the harm of ambiguity or “bait and switch” scenarios for LGBTQ+ congregants. Reflect on the dangers of treating LGBTQ+ presence in church as a threat, and instead view it as a missional opportunity. Consider best practices for using names and pronouns, and the principle of “pronoun hospitality,” especially in youth ministry and family settings. Learn about practical resources like the "Guiding Families" book and direct care coaching for families navigating these conversations. Featured Guest Bill Henson, Posture Shift Ministries Posture Shift | postureshift.com Resources mentioned This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For more information and for 10% off your first month, visit Faithful Counseling- https://faithfulcounseling.com/untangled About - Posture Shift | postureshift.com Tell Your Friends! If you loved this episode, leave us a review on your favorite podcast app and share it with a friend. Tag us if you share it on social media. Follow Untangled Faith wherever you listen to podcasts Follow on Apple podcasts Subscribe on YouTube Follow on Spotify Follow on Podcast Addict Want to share your thoughts with us or talk about partnering with the show? Email: amy@untangledfaithpodcast.com Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow me on BlueSky
21/5/2025
59:43
138: Third-Party Investigations and Trauma Informed Practices. In Memory of Pete Singer
Pete Singer passed away on May 1, 2025. He is missed by his many family and friends. Make a donation to GRACE: https://netgrace.org/donate Pete Singer, executive director of GRACE, shares about grooming, hidden trauma, being "overly" sensitive to abuse, and the importance of third-party investigations. “Perpetrators put a lot of effort into being the kind of person who would never do that.” "Being more sensitive may be the product of having more knowledge." Pete Singer is the Executive Director of GRACE: Godly Response to Abuse in the Christian Environment and an expert on third-party investigations, trauma, and trauma-informed practice. GRACE: Godly Response to Abuse in the Christian Environment is a nonprofit organization that specializes in safeguarding initiatives to guard against church abuse, sexual abuse in the church. In this episode, you will learn the following: 1. What misconceptions about perpetrators of abuse do people have, and how can we ensure we are more informed? 2. How does trauma-informed practice apply in churches, and why is it important? 3. How can churches protect possible victims and be transparent and trustworthy in their response to allegations of misconduct? Links: https://netgrace.org SAMHSA’s Six Principles of Trauma-Informed Care – Post-Secondary Peer Support Training Curriculum (opentextbc.ca)
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