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.

142: Recovering From Purity Culture. Guest: Dr. Camden Morgante 06/20/2025

141: Healing and Navigating the Pitfalls of the Advocacy Space. Guest: Lori Anne Thompson 06/11/2025

140: Navigating Awkward Church Transitions and Avoiding Accidental Heresy. Guest: Aaron Armstrong 06/04/2025

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: 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 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 Subscribe on Follow on Follow on Want to share your thoughts with us or talk about partnering with the show? Email: Follow me on Follow me on Follow me on /episode/index/show/a67f3e7d-df74-4554-b815-5e8eba5c38e6/id/36841315

139: Posture Over Position: Transforming How We Engage LGBTQ+ Folks in Our Congregations: Guest Bill Henson, Posture Shift Ministries 05/21/2025

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: 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 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 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 Subscribe on Follow on Follow on Want to share your thoughts with us or talk about partnering with the show? Email: Follow me on Follow me on Follow me on /episode/index/show/a67f3e7d-df74-4554-b815-5e8eba5c38e6/id/36643700