Aaron Armstrong joins Amy Fritzfor a candid conversation about immigration.

What's the immigration process look like? How can our Christian faith inform how we engage with the topic of immigration?

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In this episode

• Aaron Armstrong shares his story of being an immigrant.

• Some misconceptions about documented and undocumented individuals and how they impact our communities

• How our Christian faith informs how we engage with this topic.

Featured Guest

• Aaron Armstrong, Aaron Armstrong: Author, Speaker, Canadian

Previous Episode with Aaron:

140: Navigating Awkward Church Transitions and Avoiding Accident…

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In this conversation, Amy Fritz and Matt Alexander discuss the mission of the Kineo Center, which provides resources and support for pastors experiencing burnout. They explore the complexities of burnout, including its causes and the importance of preventative care. Matt shares personal experiences with burnout and highlights the significance of community support and healthy leadership in ministry. The discussion also touches on the need for sabbaticals and the journey of renewal for pastors, emphasizing the importance of self-care and discernment in leadership roles.

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Some topics covered:

Featured Guest

• Matt Alexander, Director of Kineo Center

Resources mentioned

• Kineo Center The KINEO Center | Renew the Soul of Your Leadership Today

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In this conversation, Dr. Alan Godwin discusses his book 'Ties That Blind,' exploring the themes of individual and collective deception, cognitive dissonance, and the importance of attachment and identity in relationships. He shares personal experiences and insights from his practice as a psychologist, emphasizing the need for humility and compassion in understanding the complexities of human behavior and belief systems. The discussion also touches on the role of the church in fostering community and justice, and the challenges of navigating relationships with differing beliefs.

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Topics:

Featured Guest

• Dr. Alan Godwin

Resources mentioned

• The Ties The Blind https://amzn.to/4tswxk4

• The Barn https://amzn.to/4a7qwll

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Musician and author, Andrew Osenga, joins Amy to talk about the forgotten pathways to an authentic faith, his work with developing artists, and the Anchor Hymns project.

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In this episode, we talk about

• Amy meeting Andrew

• Andrew's work in finding and developing new artists

• Sara Groves and Joel Hanson, both musicians from Minnesota
• Which Hymns are timeless and why
• Faith and doubt as companions
• Fighting cynicism
  

Featured Guest

• Andrew Osenga

Resources mentioned

• How to Remember: Forgotten Pathways to an Authentic Faith https://amzn.to/3MlYNEm

• Andrew's Substack (2) Andrew Osenga | Substack

• Anchor Hymns Anchor Hymns

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Melissa Hogan joins Amy Fritz to give an update on the O'Connor v. Lampo Group lawsuit.

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Featured Guest

Melissa Hogan, (2) Res Ipsa with Melissa J. Hogan | Substack

Resources mentioned

• Faithful Counseling

• Lawsuit Documents

• Previous Ramsey episodes

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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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