It’s time for our monthly Favored or Forsaken! Join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we discuss praying in the capitol, the state of Christianity in Nashville, and sketchy practices at a Houston megachurch. You’ll have to listen to find out! We also share what is currently favored for each of us! MENTIONS Spicy Seminary Favored or Forsaken: Listen for free here Arrests in the Capitol: Read more here Eradicating Anti-Christian Bias: Read the release from the White House The Rise of Christian Nashville-ism: Here’s the Washington Post Article Katelyn Beaty Substack: Read about THINQ Saved by the City Podcast: Listen here Church Voting Rights: Read about Second Baptist Church Houston | Ed Young Wikipedia | Jeremiah Counsel | The Dangers of a Quiet Governance Change Evan’s Favored: Thunderbolts* Erin’s Favored: Ordinary Time by Annie B. Jones Jamie’s Favored: Embedded: Alternate Realities The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.  I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Order Here | See Erin in Real Life at a Book Stop Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 15 May 2025
With the real-life conclave currently happening, we thought it was only fitting to assemble our entire team to discuss the film Conclave. Join Knox, Jamie, Erin, and Evan to hear favored and forsaken moments, gentle rebukes, discussion about why there aren’t more hot popes, and so much more! Does anybody actually know what it means to sequester, and why are there so many turtles in the Vatican? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS Conclave: Watch on Amazon Prime | Rotten Tomatoes | IMDb | Green Lights Future Pilot Program, maybe? Watch The Young Pope Wet Hands? Learn more here Simony Deep-Dive: Heretic Hoedown: Simon Magus Want more Pope Content? Listen to our Pope AMA with Mountain Butorac The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.  I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Order Here | See Erin in Real Life at a Book Stop Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 8 May 2025
These protestants are hosting a dinner party for the popes! Join Erin and Evan as they invite various popes throughout history to the hottest party in the Vatican! You’ll hear about exhuming corpses, the papal dung chair, and so much more! How prophetic is Erin, and was there ever a female pope? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS Pope Francis Deep Dive: Biography | Francis and the Christians in Gaza | Lunch in DC | Puffer Jacket  Papal Conclave: More info Pope’s Through History: Here’s a Wikipedia for you  Locust Deep Dive: National Geographic Article Erin’s Popes: Pope Pius IX | Pope Joan | Pope Sergius III Evan’s Popes: Pope Leo the Great | Pope Benedict XII | Pope John XII The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.  I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Order Here | See Erin in Real Life at a Book Stop Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2025
Cue the fog machines and get ready to play some group games because we’re talking about the NOs of DNow. We’ll give you a full rundown on this youth group weekend event for anyone who did not participate, and then we dive into listener and personal stories! This is a preview of that episode, plus a few clips from more Patreon content this month! You can listen to this episode in its entirety at The Faith Adjacent Seminary with a 7-day free trial. You’ll hear about purchasing angels, youth group shenanigans, and why we shouldn’t be so quick to judge Judas. MENTIONS Want to hear the full versions of these episodes? Listen on Patreon  Empathy Merch: Check it out here The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.  I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Order Here | See Erin in Real Life at a Book Stop Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2025
It’s time for our monthly Favored or Forsaken! Join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we discuss spiritual care for the non-religious, Christianity in Silicon Valley, and suing the president over tariffs. Can Christians accept blood money for greater purposes, and what happens when people pretend to be Christians for networking purposes? You’ll have to listen to find out! We also share what is currently favored for each of us, including a rare dual-favored! MENTIONS Spicy Seminary Favored or Forsaken: Listen for free here Spiritual Care for the Non-Religious: Listen to the Culture Study Podcast episode Emily Ley Substack: When Faith Finds You Suing the President: Here’s the Article about Emily Ley and Tariffs Atheist Chaplain: Vanessa Zoltan Christianity in Silicon Valley: Read the Vanity Fair Article Evan and Erin’s Favored: Jesus by Jon Guerra Erin’s Other Favored: Trey Ferguson’s Substack Jamie’s Favored: Ask NT Wright Anything Podcast The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.  I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Order Here | See Erin in Real Life at a Book Stop Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2025
It’s time for another I Kid You Not episode as Erin and Meredith help you figure out how to talk to the kids in your life about their faith as it relates to the current political situation. They’ll answer questions about disagreeing with grandparents, how to have engaging conversations about politics with teens, and ultimately how to help your kids win. MENTIONS Everything you need to know about Meredith Anne Miller: Instagram | Website | Substack | Ask Away Podcast | Order Her Book Jesus and Us 7-Day Devotional: Get it on Patreon (start a free trial, and then you can download it) | Get it at The Faith Adjacent Shop I Kid You Not: Here Are All the Past Episodes Books Mentioned: What Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria | The Myth of a Christian Nation | Digital Minimalism Don’t Listen to Other Podcasts, BUT: WTF is Spiritual Care for the Non-Religious Curated News Sources for Young People: News for Kids Helpful Substacks: Jemar Tisby | Trey Ferguson | Dante Stewart The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.  I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Order Here | See Erin in Real Life at a Book Stop Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 10 April 2025
God put it on our hearts to help you decode popular Christianese phrases! Do life with Erin, Jamie, and Evan as we decide what insider lingo gets to stay and what gets rebranded. You’ll hear about common phrases such as loving the sinner, love on, and so much more! You may want to ask for a hedge of protection so that this episode does not become a stumbling block. MENTIONS Jesus and Us 7-Day Devotional: Get it on Patreon (start a free trial, and then you can download it) | Get it at The Faith Adjacent Shop  Bible Verses Mentioned: Job 1:10 | Psalm 34:7 | Psalm 27:5 | Psalm 5:11 | Matthew 18:6 | Romans 14:21 | Nehemiah 2:11-12 | Ezra 7:27 | 2 Corinthians 8:16 | 1 Chronicles 28:2-3 | Jeremiah 17:9 What is Christianese? Here’s the Urban Dictionary Definition Jamie’s Current Bible Study: Knowing Jesus as King by Tara-Leigh Cobble Etymology Deep-Dive: Learn about “Love On” The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.  I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Order Here | See Erin in Real Life at a Book Stop Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 3 April 2025
The cross-over event you’ve been waiting for is finally here! Erin and Evan teamed up with Pete Enns and Jared Byas from The Bible for Normal People in a collab of epic proportions. This is a preview of that episode, plus a few clips from more Patreon content this month! You can listen to this episode in its entirety at The Faith Adjacent Seminary with a 7-day free trial. You’ll hear about the holiest easter candy, the whole deal with Joan of Arc, possible adaptations for the book of Joel, and our confusion over the recent Christian disdain for empathy. MENTIONS Want to hear the full versions of these episodes? Listen on Patreon  The Bible for Normal People: Website | Listen | Instagram | B4NP Books Pete Enns: About | Instagram | How the Bible Actually Works | The Sin of Certainty Jared Byas: About | Instagram | Love Matters More God’s Stories as told by God’s Children: Order on Amazon | Website  The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.  I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Order Here | See Erin in Real Life at a Book Stop Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 27 March 2025
It’s time for our monthly Favored or Forsaken! Join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we discuss whose job it is to feed people, what we should think about boycotts, and whether or not the United States is a negative world for Christianity. You’ll also hear about what is currently favored for each of us! MENTIONS Spicy Seminary Favored or Forsaken: Listen for free here School Lunches: USDA Ends Program from AP | Article from Politico Boycotts: 40-Day Target Boycott | Amazon Boycott | Catholic Women’s Strike Negative World: Here’s the NY Times article about Aaron Renn | Full Descriptions of the Three “Worlds” | Dante Stewart’s Response Sarah Bessey Substack: Are We Still Calling Ourselves Christians? Relevant Past Episodes: Disney and the Devil Evan’s Favored: God’s Big Picture Bible Storybook by NT Wright Erin’s Favored: Becoming the Pastor’s Wife by Beth Allison Barr | All the Buried Women Jamie’s Favored: Extremely American: Onward Christian Soldiers The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.  I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Order Here | See Erin in Real Life at a Book Stop Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 20 March 2025
Today, we’re discussing the movie that captures our whole “be suspicious of your certainty” vibe, Heretic! Join Jamie, Erin, and Evan as we explore the sacred and secular aspects of this religious horror film! You’ll hear about what was favored and forsaken, reviews that characters from the Bible would give this movie, and so much more! What does Heretic have to say about our confidence in our faith, and what happens when a movie doesn’t wrap up as you think it should? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS Heretic: Watch on Max | Rotten Tomatoes | IMDb Can you tell me about Simulation Theory? Learn more here Bible Passages Referenced: Psalm 27 | Luke 12:1-12 LDS Missionary Safety: Read more here  The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.  I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Order Here | See Erin in Real Life at a Book Stop Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 13 March 2025
In honor of the recent Academy Awards, we’re holding our own ceremony presented by Zondervan in which we give awards to some of the top stories in the Bible. Author of Modern Genre Theory Rev. Dr. Andrew Judd joins Erin and Evan as they provide their nominations across categories such as best drama, best arthouse film, best romantic comedy, and more! Who will take home the trophy? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS Andrew Judd: Modern Genre Theory | YouTube | BlueSky | Andy Playing Jazz Piano Relevant Past Episodes: Thomas | Lazarus | The Esther Season | The Paul Season Relevant Bible Passages: Judges 3 | Hebrews 11 | Ezekiel 37 | Judges 5 Can you tell me more about Susannah? Daniel 13 | Bel and the Dragon Movies Mentioned: Kiss Kiss Bang Bang | Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind | Donnie Darko | The Wolf of Wall Street | The Iron Claw | Tick Tick Boom Share Your Own Nominations: Download graphic for Instagram Stories here  The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.  I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Order Here | See Erin in Real Life at a Book Stop Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 6 March 2025
Today, we’re discussing what other people should give up for Lent. This is a preview of that episode, plus a few clips from more Patreon content this month! Join Erin and Evan as they discuss listener comments declaring what friends, family members, co-workers, organizations, and more should abstain from for a 40-day period. You’ll hear about teenage odors, fighting fire with fire, oreo rankings, and so much more! You can listen to this episode in its entirety at The Faith Adjacent Seminary with a 7-day free trial. MENTIONS Source Material: Here’s the Instagram Post Need help knowing how to spend the Lent season? Listen to The Lent Doctors Past Lent Episodes: Mini-FoF #16 | What the Hell is Lent? Need a Lent Study? Check out these from Erin The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.  I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Order Here | See Erin in Real Life at a Book Stop Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 27 February 2025
Today, we’re handing out Valentines to Biblical characters! Join Jamie, Erin, and Evan as you find out things like who is most likely to have a secret admirer and which couple is most likely to break up. What’s the most sexual passage in the Bible, according to Evan, and which host is the biggest flirt? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS Want to listen to this episode without ads? Pursue your Doctorate with The Faith Adjacent Seminary Erin’s Book Info: Order I’ve Got Questions | See Erin in Real Life   Bible Passages Referenced: Exodus 35 | Acts 9 | Numbers 22 | 2 Kings 4-5 | Judges 4 | 1 Samuel 14 | Revelation 11 | Relevant Past Episodes (Listen with a Doctoral Membership): Judith | David and Bathsheba | Job | Smutty Romance and the Christian Reader | Jael | Jacob and Esau | Potiphar’s Wife | Rahab | Nicodemus | Zaccheus | The Esther Season The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.  I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Pre-Order Here | See Erin in Real Life at a Book Stop Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 20 February 2025
It’s time for another Favored or Forsaken! Join Knox, Jamie, and Evan as we discuss whether or not God cares about sports, a-listers in faith-based movies, and recent innovations within faith-adjacent products. You’ll also hear what is favored for each of us right now! Can Christians revolutionize the overall sports experience, and what does a roll of toilet paper have to do with Psalm 18:2? You’ll have to listen to find out! NOTE: This episode gets a little spicy towards the end, so you’re probably not going to want to listen to this with little ears around. You can listen to the un-bleeped version on our Doctoral Tier on Patreon. MENTIONS Want ALL the Classic episodes? Pursue your Doctorate with The Faith Adjacent Seminary Book Info: Order I’ve Got Questions | See Erin in Real Life Jalen Hurts Squats: See it here God’s Action Hero: Here’s the Mark Wahlberg article The Official Bible Band: Website | Instagram Post The Bible Clock: Pre-order here  ESV Bible: Dyslexia-Friendly Edition: Learn more here | Get the Bible on Amazon Knox’s Favored: The Life of Herod the Great by Zora Neale Hurston and Deborah Plant Jamie’s Favored: How Far to the Promised Land by Esau McCaulley Evan’s Favored: Streetlights Bible | Find them on Spotify   The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.  I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Pre-Order Here | See Erin in Real Life at a Book Stop Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 13 February 2025
Today, we’re talking about the NOs of Christian books! Join Erin, Jamie, and Evan as we discuss things like the Evangelical fascination with the Amish Romance, the ethics of using a ghostwriter, what the deal with the New York Times Bestsellers list is, and so much more! What is our obsession with a single French braid, and can we all just let Erin write her pamphlets? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS Want the Spicy NOs? Listen with a 7-day free trial Book Info: Order I’ve Got Questions | See Erin in Real Life Endorsement Deep-Dive: Listen to The Gospel Coalition and Book Endorsements with Knox and Jamie Love Comes Softly: Here’s the Book | Here’s the Movie For Your Next Book Club: Love Letters to a Mermaid Christy Miller Deep-Dive: Here’s the Wiki Leap of Faith Hall of Fame? Listen to our episode with Sarah Bessey Want the unbleeped version of this episode? Listen on our Doctoral Tier The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.  I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Pre-Order Here | See Erin in Real Life at a Book Stop Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 6 February 2025
In celebration of Erin’s upcoming book I’ve Got Questions, we’re answering your questions about wrestling with God! You’ll hear Erin, Jamie, and Evan explore questions about “quiet time,” disagreeing while maintaining relationships, knowing when or if to go back to church, and so much more! What does Disney vacation planning have to do with the health of a small group, and are we in favor of blood oaths? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS Book Info: Pre-Order I’ve Got Questions | Get your pre-order bonuses | See Erin in Real Life Want the BTS of I’ve Got Questions? Listen with a 7-day free trial Finding a Faith Community: Listen on the Doctoral Tier on Patreon Can you tell me more about creeds? Listen to this SWDGISS episode  The Anti-Social Century: Read the article here | Listen to the podcast  What was that about church attendance? Empty Pews are an American Public Health Crisis Imaginative Prayer: Faith Adjacent Toolkit: Prayer | Seeing is Believing by Gregory Boyd The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.  I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Pre-Order Here | See Erin in Real Life at a Book Stop Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 30 January 2025
It’s time for another favored or forsaken! Join Jamie, Erin, and Evan as we talk about what it looks like to change your mind on very public issues, whether New Year’s resolutions need to be faith related, and controversy surrounding President Carter’s death. You’ll also hear what is favored for each of us right now! MENTIONS Richard B. Hays: Learn more here | The Widening of God’s Mercy New Year’s Resolutions: Are they in or out? President Carter: Jimmy Carter at the Judgement Seat Evan’s Favored of the Month: Culture Care by Makoto Fujimura Erin’s Favored of the Month: God, Sex, and Rich People by Mattie Jo Cowsert Jamie’s Favored of the Month: Aflame by Pico Iyer Spicy Favored or Forsaken: Listen with a 7-day Free Trial  The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.  I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Pre-Order Here | See Erin in Real Life at a Book Stop Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 23 January 2025
We invite you to step into our office as we answer your questions! Join Knox, Jamie, and Erin as we discuss things like Paul’s writing is better than the words of Jesus, what to do when your small group is too big, and what’s the whole deal with the Apostles’ Creed. What does the Fast and the Furious franchise have to do with the New Testament, and what do we do with seemingly conflicting stories in the Bible? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS Relevant Past Episodes: The Paul Season | SWDGISS: Paul’s Letters with N.T. Wright | SWDGISS: Creeds | SWDGISS: How We God the Bible Jesus vs. Paul: Read the Article by Scot McKnight Bible Passages Referenced: Exodus 20:12 | Matthew 26:6-13 | Luke 7:36-50 | Mark 14 | John 12 Looking for a church? Check out our Finding a Faith Community Resource See Erin in Real Life: Here’s the book tour info The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.  I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Pre-Order Here Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 16 January 2025
We’re breaking out the umin and thummin and proclaiming our 2025 prophecies! Join Erin, Jamie, and Evan as we discuss what we hope to see, what we think we’ll see, and what we’re nervous about in the new year! What will be trends in Christianity for 2025, and what will Christian nationalists attack this year? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS How did we do? Listen to our 2024 Prophecies Spicy Prophecies? Listen on Patreon Pope Hope: Pre-Order here Can you tell me more about Jubilee? Learn here The Promised Land: Watch the Pilot Here Who to watch this year: Andy Squyres Miley Cyrus Deep-Dive: Disney Legend Speech | Grammy Speech 2025 Resource Bundle: Get it here The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.  I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Pre-Order Here Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 9 January 2025
For our first episode of 2025, we’re joining you at the beginning of your year in the Bible reading plan to discuss Cain and Abel! You’ll hear Knox and Jamie discuss the first-ever sibling rivalry while Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon joins in with her trademark gentle rebukes. You’ll hear the first murder in the Bible, what it means to anger God, and so much more! Note: This episode originally aired in 2018, so we may have reconsidered a thing or two since then! MENTIONS Where are we in the Bible? Genesis 4 Want the full Sibling Rivalries Episode Bundle? Get it here! Looking for some resources to start your year with? Check out our 2025 Resource Bundle! Bible Scholar Resource: Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible  The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.  I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Pre-Order Here Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 2 January 2025
Step into our magical wardrobe as we unpack The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. Join Knox, Jamie, and Erin as they discuss who won and lost the movie, which quotes they’d like to see made into a Bible study, and so much more! There are some controversial takes in this Disney adaptation, so buckle up! MENTIONS Need more Post-Christmas content? Join us on Patreon! Looking for the movie? Watch on Disney+ Deep-Dive: Rotten Tomatoes | IMDb The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.  Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 26 December 2024
For our final Favored or Forsaken episode of 2024, we’re bringing our top favored and forsaken items from the year to the table! Listen along as Erin, Evan, and Jamie discuss things like Ilona Maher, Wicked as an Advent devotional, AI Jesus, and so much more! You’ll also hear what is currently favored for each of us. MENTIONS Feeling nostalgic for the Olympics? The Faith Adjacency of The Olympics Ilona Maher: Instagram | Surface Pressure Dance Can you tell me more about the UMC General Conference? Listen to our May Seminary Favored or Forsaken Need more Wicked Content from The Popcast? Listen to The Wicked Movie Deep Dive AI Jesus? Learn more here Evan’s Forsaken(?): 24 Things That Happened for the First Time in 2024 Evan’s Favored of the Month: God Speaks Through Wombs by Drew Jackson Jamie’s Favored of the Month: Dinner for Vampires by Bethany Joy Lenz Erin’ Favored of the Month: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.  I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Pre-Order Here Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 19 December 2024
You are cordially invited to the hottest office holiday party of the season! We’ve assembled your favorite characters from the Bible, and we’ll be assigning Christmas superlatives! Join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we discuss things like most likely to overdo It on the eggnog and most likely to insist Die Hard is a Christmas movie. Which prophet would go way overboard with Elf on a Shelf, and who is going to ruin the vibe with their political tirades? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS Gift the gift of The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Here’s the Patreon Post What was that about the Star Wars Holiday Special? Journey to the Wookie Planet Bible Passages Referenced: 2 Samuel 6:14-16 | 2 Kings 20 | Luke 1:46-55 | Deuteronomy 33:24-29 Join Evan in making eggnog this year: Here’s the recipe Suddenly in the mood for Die Hard? Watch on Amazon Prime Relevant Past Episodes: Judah and Tamar Our favorite versions of A Christmas Carol: Mickey’s Christmas Carol | The Muppet Christmas Carol | A Christmas Carol with Patrick Stewart | Spirited  The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.  Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 12 December 2024
Today, we’re discussing listener stories of the most cringe, holier-than-thou moments of our past. Join Erin, Jamie, and Evan as we unpack our own stories and then discuss actual comments from our listeners. You’ll hear about commandeering high school biology classes, sunrise Easter services at off-site Walt Disney World hotels, EvangeCubes, high school letter-writing campaigns, and so much more. Who is the bravest soldier for the Lord? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS Join us at our upcoming Fellowship Hall on Patreon: Start a 7-Day Free Trial Need help with your holiday shopping? Listen to our Audio Gift Guide on Patreon Source Material: Here’s the original Instagram post Relevant Past Episodes: SWDGISS: Hell Can you tell me more about a Gospel Cube? Learn more here | Get the holster The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.  Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 5 December 2024
Thanksgiving is the perfect time for holiday-themed reruns, so that’s exactly what we’re offering you today! Join Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon as she covers a cornucopia of topics from the creation of our national holiday and the origins of green bean casserole to the real story behind the first Thanksgiving. The truth might be messier and more complicated than our narrative of fellowship and unity, but together, we can create a fuller, more inclusive table where all are welcome. MENTIONS The Faith Adjacent Holiday Shop: Use code BLACKFRIDAY for 10% off your order! Need more Thanksgiving content? Listen to How To Survive Thanksgiving with Your Family on Patreon Looking for a fun resource today? Check out the First Nations Version of the New Testament The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.  Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 28 November 2024
Many of us have a lot of feelings post-election, so today we’re staging a debate about whether or not you should stay in relationship with people who voted differently than you. In this Favored or Forsaken episode, Evan presents a case for staying, Jamie comes in with an opposing view, and Erin moderates. Spoiler alert: it’s not as easy as picking one side. We’ll also close out the episode by sharing what is favored for us right now! MENTIONS Looking for the best community online? Join The Faith Adjacent Seminary Bible Passages Referenced: Matthew 4:43-48 | Acts 4:32-35 | Galatians 2:20-21, 3:26-28, 6:14-16 Relevant Past Episodes: Faith and Politics with Kaitlyn Schiess Ending Friendships: Here’s the Psychology Today Study Can you tell me more about what Erin said in her Substack? Subscribe here Additional Resources: Do You Still Talk to Grandma by Brit Barron  Evan’s Favored of the Month: We are Bread and Wine Jamie’s Favored of the Month: Heretic Erin’s Favored of the Month: The Women We’ve Been Waiting For by Tiffany Bluhm The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.  Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 21 November 2024
We’re continuing our conversation on Christians and conspiracy theories by unpacking various popular conspiracy theories. Join Jamie, Erin, and Evan as we discuss whether Elvis is currently pastoring a church in Arkansas, what’s happening with Big Pharma, and why people think nefarious things were happening with Wayfair. What do the Smurfs have to do with all this, and should you steer clear of Diet Dr. Pepper? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS Where can I find Part One? Listen Here Is Elvis a Pastor in Arkansas? Watch the TikTok here | Listen to Bob Joyce on Spotify | Laura Parker’s TikTok Can you tell me more about artificial sweeteners? Learn about Aspartame from the FDA What was that quick Tuskegee reference? Learn more here Can you tell me more about the Wayfair scandal? Read here Need some tips for surviving Thanksgiving? Listen on Patreon The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.  Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 14 November 2024
Pour yourself a glass of raw milk and settle into Reddit because we’re talking about Christians and conspiracy theories! Join Erin, Jamie, and Evan as we discuss why Christians tend to believe conspiracy theories, how to engage with people who have gone down this slippery slope, and what to do if you find yourself going down a rabbit hole. This is part one of our two-part series on conspiracy theories, so buckle up! MENTIONS What’s the deal with Stevie Wonder? Here’s the story about Shaquille O’Neal | The Microphone Incident Relevant Past Episodes: Season 12, Episode 1: The Serpent Additional Resources: QAnon, Chaos, and the Cross Evangelicalism and Conspiracy Theories from Jared Stacy: Website | Instagram  How to Engage People in Conversation: Who to Trust from ISCAST Seems like a good episode to recommend some of our merch: Be Suspicious of Your Certaintainy The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.  Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 7 November 2024
In honor of Halloween, we invite you to go trick or treating with us as we present clips of exclusive episodes from Patreon and The Faith Adjacent Shop! You’ll hear about bartering worship songs for Halloween candy, which songs from Disney and Pixar’s Coco would make the best and worst worship songs, and more! Look in the show notes for how to listen to the full versions of all these episodes! Note: In the episode, we say there are two Ten Minutes in the Car with Your Kids episodes. However, one is available today, and the other will be available soon! MENTIONS Jesusween II: Electric Boogaloo: Listen on Patreon with a 7-Day Free Trial The Faith Adjacency of Coco: Listen on the Doctoral Tier | Get the Disney and the Divine #2 Bundle Where do I get the new Disney and the Divine Bundle? Get it here! 10 Minutes in the Car with Your Kids: Get the bundle here!    The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.  Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 31 October 2024
In this latest Office Hours episode, Erin, Jamie, and Knox answer your questions! You’ll hear about guardian angels, infant baptism, living in an echo chamber, and so much more! Who is Jason in the Bible, and what are all the best nerdy faith-related analytics? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS What was that about dabbling in Open-Theism? Listen to our Fellowship Hall on Patreon Prayer Deep Dive: The NOs of Prayer | PrayUA | The Faith Adjacent Toolkit: Prayer Want to find your guardian angel? Use this website Where can I find Jason in the Bible? Acts 17:5 | Romans 16:21 Looking for some data and analytics? Graphs about Religion with Ryan Burge Can you tell me more about Baptism? Listen to SWDGISS: BaptismI The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.  Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 24 October 2024
In this latest Favored or Forsaken episode, Erin, Jamie, and Evan discuss The Chosen expanded universe, recent reports about people of faith not voting, and whether men are now more religious than Women. You’ll also hear what is favored for each of us right now! What should you do when you feel overwhelmed about the election, and what is Evan doing to try to get to the Wicked premiere? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS Want more pixie dust in your life? Get our Disney and the Divine Bundle here! Young Men are More Religious than Young Women: NY Times Article | Here’s the Study Dark Place of the Internet: Here’s the Bluey Article Evan Referenced People of Faith Not Voting: Read about it here  Helpful Politics Resource: Faith and Politics with Kaitlyn Schiess | Kaitlyn Schiess Website Take Evan to the Wicked Premiere: Check your voter registration here  Listen to Erin recount The Chosen Season 3 Premiere: Listen to Mini-Favored or Forsaken #41 The Chosen Expanded Universe: Read the Variety Article Here | Here’s the Article about Angel Studios  Evan’s Favored: The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers by Samuel Burr Erin’s Favored: Belief is Hard by Jayne Sugg on Spotify or Apple Music Jamie’s Favored: For Our Daughters from Kristin Kobes du Mez The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.  Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 17 October 2024
Is Disney favored or forsaken? Join Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon and Resident Disney Scholar Evan Dodson as they unpack the religious boycotts of the Walt Disney Company. In this conversation, you’ll hear about the beef that Christian organizations have had with Disney films, how Disney did (or did not) respond, and the impact that Disney makes on impressionable consumers. Is Disney putting subliminal messages in its films, and can Evan speak objectively about the Happiest Place on Earth? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS Want even more Disney? Get our Disney and the Divine Bundle here! Curious about other boycotts? Listen to The NOs of Religious Boycotts on Patreon Disney Boycott Deep Dive: SBC The Case Against Disney | The Disney Boycott: A Just Cause | Case Study: Tragic Kingdom | Catholic League Calls for Boycott of Disney  Subliminal Messaging in Disney? Here’s the Quora (not Reddit) Thread | The Little Mermaid Meredith Anne Miller on Disney Movies: See the Instagram Post Here Relevant Past Episodes: Smutty Romance and the Christian Reader | Sober Spirituality with Erin Jean Warde  The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.  Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 10 October 2024
We interrupt our regularly scheduled programming to share an episode of Need a Lift? a show that focuses on bringing people together during a tough time in our culture. Host Tim Shriver talks to wise guests who have transformed painful moments in their lives into purpose through spiritual rituals and practices. Episodes feature guests like author Simon Sinek, who discusses why idealism belongs in the workplace, and Olympic athlete Michael Phelps and his wife Nicole, who discuss the importance of cultivating an inner life in competition, mental health, and their marriage. Need a Lift? is truly the antidote to the hatred and despair we’re all exhausted of hearing, giving us hope that change is possible. In this episode, bestselling novelist Min Jin Lee shares why she creates characters that open our hearts to the most beautiful parts of ourselves. Want more episodes of Need a Lift? You can listen here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 9 October 2024
You’ve heard of the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, but what about The Secret Lives of Christian Wives (and Husbands)? Jamie, Erin, and Evan each pick Christian stereotypes that fit nicely in a reality show house. You’ll hear about over-zealous volunteers, crunchy moms, agents of chaos, and so much more. How will these personalities play out? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS New Merch: Be Suspicious of Your Certainty | Favoured Hat Source Text: Here’s the Tweet from Morgan Stehlow Can you catch me up on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives? Listen to our recent Favored or Forsaken episode | Watch on Hulu Want to hear us name names? Listen to our spicy edition on Patreon Oldest Baptist Church in America: Learn more here The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.  Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 3 October 2024
Get ready to text everyone in your contacts list and defend your faith because Erin and Evan are discussing God’s Not Dead. You’ll hear about favored and forsaken moments, aspects a youth pastor could build a bible study around, scenes we would like to see recreated as a Precious Moments figurine, and so much more. Will Evan ever learn the difference between Newsboys and Jars of Clay, and should you actually watch this 2014 film? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS Zero to Hero: Listen to The Faith Adjacency of Hercules with a 7-day free trial God’s Not Dead: Watch on PureFlix | Rotten Tomatoes | IMDb Like a Lion (God’s Not Dead): Newsboys | Kristian Stanfill | Daniel Bashta Faith-Based Movie Truthers: Journey to Bethlehem on Patreon | May Favored or Forsaken (Unsung Hero) | July Favored or Forsaken (The Promised Land) Want even more Sacred Cinema episodes? Check out our episode bundles! HSM2: See Shane Harper in High School Musical 2 The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.  Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 26 September 2024
It is time for another Favored or Forsaken in which Erin, Evan, and Jamie discuss the secret lives of Mormon wives, single-issue voting, and men who dislike women in faith spaces. You’ll also hear about what is favored for each of us right now! What do you do when pastors cherry-pick verses for political issues, and what’s the deal with Hulu’s latest docu-series? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS Go the Distance: Listen to The Faith Adjacency of Hercules with a 7-day free trial Men Who Dislike Women: Read about it here The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Watch on Hulu | Taylor Frankie Paul on Instagram Mormon Deconstruction: Check out this Instagram account Single Issue Voting: Here’s the Tweet from J.D. Greear What was that article from Russell Moore? Read it here Second-Best Deep-Dive of Moses: Check out our Moses Bundle Evan’s Favored Pick: American Gospel by Jon Guerra Erin’s Favored Pick: A Fine Sight to See by Sophie Hudson Jamie’s Favored Pick: Yonder Come Day by Jasmine L. Holmes The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon. Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 19 September 2024
Join Erin and Jamie in this spicy page-turner of an episode as they discuss the intersection of Christianity and romance novels. Based on a massive listener survey, they’ll explore questions like whether this is a pendulum swing from the other side of purity culture and whether or not we are merely just trying to read porn and justify it. You’ll hear deep dives on purity culture, sexual immorality, and fan fiction. MENTIONS Want even more? Listen to the Behind-the-Scenes of this episode on Patreon Past Episodes about Purity Culture: IKYN: If Not Purity Culture, Then What? | Faith Adjacent: Purity Culture | July Favored or Forsaken Romance Deep-Dive: Check out Leigh Kramer What was that about Harry Potter? Read Draco Malfoy and the Mortifying Ordeal of Being in Love So Many Peppers: Check out this Romance Book Database Research about this Topic: Here’s the National Institute of Health study mentioned Sexual Immorality Deep-Dive: Read Sex, Christ, and Embodied Cognition by Robert H. von Thaden The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon. Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 12 September 2024
Join Erin, Evan, and our very special guest Jemar Tisby as we establish a new theological Mount Rushmore! We asked Dr. Tisby which theologians and pastors should be carved in stone, and he did not disappoint. You’ll also hear conversations about decolonizing our theology, how to pursue justice in our contexts, and so much more! Be sure to also get Dr. Tisby’s latest book, The Spirit of Justice, wherever you get your books! MENTIONS Jemar Tisby: Website | Substack | Instagram | Twitter The Spirit of Justice: Order on Amazon Spoiler Alert: John Wesley | Jarena Lee | Prathia Hall | James Cone Want to learn more about Mount Rushmore? National Park Service | National Geographic The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon. Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 5 September 2024
It is technically an off week here on our main feed, so we decided to give you a sampling of all the goodness available over the past few months at The Faith Adjacent Seminary on Patreon. You’ll hear clips from our recent episode about Sober Spirituality with Erin Jean Warde, get roasted from Liz Orr, hear about Evan’s unorthodox pick for The Faith Adjacent Olympics, and more! If you like what you hear (and we know you will), you can test out our fake online divinity school by starting a 7-day free trial! MENTIONS Have we convinced you? Start a 7-day free trial. Erin Jean Warde: Erin Jean Warde: Website | Instagram | Substack | Sober Spirituality on Amazon Liz Orr: Rude Ass Enneagram | The Unfiltered Enneagram The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon. Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 29 August 2024
In this latest Office Hours episode, Knox, Jamie, and Erin are answering your questions! You’ll hear conversations about Latin Mass, how to be the best middle school small group leader, and what to do when your small group food is less than ideal. Are VeggieTales favored or forsaken, and does Jesus have a heartbeat? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS Want even more Office Hours? Listen to our Patreon-exclusive episode with a 7-day free trial! It is not Paul’s fault: Listen to our season about Paul | SWDGISS: Paul’s Letters with N.T. Wright Need help finding a new church? Check out our resource on Patreon Ms. Rachel is Favored: YouTube | Instagram Foreskin Corner: Exodus 4:24-26 Origins of Evil: Evolution and the Historical Fall on BioLogos Jamie’s Worship Corner: Received by Shane Bernard The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon. Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 22 August 2024
In this latest episode, Erin, Evan, and Jamie are covering various topics and deciding whether they’re favored or forsaken! You’ll hear conversations about high school football and whether or not parents are better Christians than single people, and we’ll round things out with a hearty SMK of upcoming faith-based films. You’ll also hear what is favored for each of us right now! MENTIONS Want even more Favored or Forsaken? Listen to our Patreon-exclusive episode with a 7-day free trial! What’s going on in kids’ sports? See the clips here | Watch Two-A-Days | Who is Rush Propst? The Politicization of Having Kids: Read the article here Upcoming Christian Films: The Forge | God’s Not Dead: In God We Trust | Disciples in the Moonlight Evan’s Favored Pick: Jude Sermon Series from Bridgetown Church Erin’s Favored Pick: Sober Spirituality by Erin Jean Warde Jamie’s Favored Pick: Nobody’s Mother: Artemis of the Ephesians in Antiquity and the New Testament by Sandra Glahn The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon. Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 15 August 2024
Erin and Evan are joined by Kaitlyn Schiess to talk about the intersection of faith and politics! You’ll hear conversations about taking Bible verses out of context, how to engage in conversation with people you’re bewildered by, what role pastors can serve during election seasons, and so much more! Do Christians even need to care about politics, and was Donald Trump saved by a miracle? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS Kaitlyn Schiess: Website | Instagram | The Holy Post Podcast | The Ballot and The Bible | The Liturgy of Politics | Curiously Kaitlyn We’re Fighting Christian Nationalism through Stickers and T-shirts: Shop here What is Dispensationalism? Learn more here Abolitionist Maria W Stewart: Deep-dive here Want more Left Behind content? Listen to Sacred Cinema: Left Behind on our Patreon Doctoral tier Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton Animatronic? See for yourself here Bible Verses Referenced: 1 Timothy 2:11-12 | Romans 13 The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon. Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 8 August 2024
In this latest Stuff We Didn’t Get in Sunday School episode, Erin, Jamie, and Evan are talking about Creeds! We’ll look at creeds like the Nicene Creed and Apostles’ Creed to understand their purpose and how they impact us today. Are creeds the best friend necklaces of church history, and what is Erin’s beef with Wayne Grudem? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS Recorded Fight: Listen to The Faith Adjacent Seminary Olympics with a 7-Day Free Trial What are the big creeds? Nicene Creed | Apostles’ Creed | Athanasian Creed | Chalcedonian Creed Other Creeds: Creed (Movie) | Credence Clearwater Revival | The House of Creed | Creed (Band) Miami Dolphins Official Hype Video by Creed: Listen Here What was that article about Trad Wives? Read it here Harrowing of Hell Deep Dive: Listen on Patreon | BSQTNA Episode Bundle Bible Verses Referenced: Deuteronomy 6:4-9 | 1 Corinthians 15:3-7 | Romans 10:9 | 1 Corinthians 12:3 | 1 Timothy 2:5, 3:16 | Philippians 2:6-11 The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon. Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 1 August 2024
In this latest episode, we’re going faster, higher, and stronger as we discuss the Olympics! Join Erin and Evan as we deep-dive the origins of this ancient Greek religious festival, explore how Christianity influenced the modern games, and discuss the sports metaphors throughout the New Testament. What is “muscular Christianity,” and what was the ultimate demise of the ancient games? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS Subscribe to our Newsletter! Sign up here Where can I watch the Olympics? Watch on Peacock Did you know that we have interviews with Olympians at The Faith Adjacent Seminary? Listen to Interviews with Laura Wilkinson and Bryan Clay Relevant Past Episodes: Constantine | The Paul Season Bible Verses Referenced: 1 Corinthians 9:24-26 | 2 Timothy 4:6-8 | Hebrews 12:1-3 The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon. Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 25 July 2024
In this latest Favored or Forsaken, Erin, Jamie, and Evan are talking about a recent conversation about pornography, the Robert Morris controversy at Gateway Church, and The Promised Land! You’ll also hear some of the things that are favored for us right now! What is the best way to handle heated Instagram posts, and what are our dream Bible-based mockumentary sitcoms? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS We Get Spicy Behind the Paywall: LGBTQ and Christianity, Heavenly Real Estate, and Oklahoma Public Schools Need even more content? Check out our Episode Bundles! Pornography Discussion: Watch the conversation with The New Evangelicals | Here’s the post on Instagram We cite our sources: Porn Use and Men’s and Women’s Performance | Hypersexuality Study from Nicole Pruase Can you tell me more about the DSM? Learn more here Helpful Resource Recommendation from Evan: Unwanted by Jay Stringer | Jay Stringer on Instagram What was the account Erin referenced? Follow Mindy Summers Robert Morris Controversy: Read about it here What was that about Lisa Bevere? Check out her Twitter here The Promised Land: Watch the pilot here | Instagram Objectively Good Christian Entertainment: Unsung Hero | Journey to Bethlehem Favored of the Month: Evan - “At Rest” from Terrance Jackson | Terrance Jackson on Instagram Erin - The Bear on Hulu | The Bear Pilot Program Jamie - I Think You’re Wrong (But I’m Listening) by Beth Silvers and Sarah Stewart Holland | Favored of Forsaken: America as a Christian Nation The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon. Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 18 July 2024
In this latest episode, Erin, Jamie, and Evan are talking about the NOs of Mission Trips! You’ll hear listener stories about praying over digletts, how Nickelback can impact our evangelism tactics, and (you knew this already) experiences with explosive diarrhea. Should you ever ditch someone on a mission trip, and is group nudity ever appropriate? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS Take advantage of that Patreon free trial: Listen to our Enneagram Roast with Liz Orr | The Spicy NOs of Mission Trips Want to hear us talk more about missions? Listen to Who the Hell is Lottie Moon? What’s the deal with Bible tracts? Learn more here  The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon. Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 11 July 2024
In this very special star-spangled episode, Erin and Evan are deep-diving America’s Pastor Billy Graham! You’ll hear a full biography on America’s Pastor, learn about Billy Graham’s presidential connections, and discover the whole deal with the “Billy Graham Rule.” What connection does Billy Graham have to Watergate, and what did he have to do with the Civil Rights Movement? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS Take advantage of that free trial: Listen to our Enneagram Roast with Liz Orr on Patreon Billy Graham Deep-Dive: Here are all his books | Billy Graham Evangelical Association Future Sacred Cinema: Check out World Wide Pictures Additional Reading: Jesus and John Wayne by Kristin Kobes Du Mez | The Gospel of J. Edgar Hoover by Lerone A. Martin Tell me more about the Billy Graham Rule: The Modesto Manifesto Updating the Billy Graham Rule: Read the Article from Tish Harrison Warren The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon. Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 4 July 2024
Hop aboard the Hogwarts Express, sip on some butter beer, and enjoy this magical deep-dive of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. In this episode, Knox, Jamie, and Erin kick off a journey through all eight Harry Potter films by unpacking the sacred and secular themes of the movie that started it all. You’ll hear about Jamie’s QTNAs as she watches this movie for the first time, interesting perspectives on Spape, a few gentle rebukes, and so much more! MENTIONS I need more: Purchase the Harry Potter Bundle | Listen with the Doctoral Tier on Patreon Source Material: Watch Harry Potter and The Sorcerer’s Stone on Max Tell Me More: Rotten Tomatoes | IMDb Snapewives? Learn more here Quidditch Deep-Dive: Here’s everything you need to know Which house are you in? Get sorted here Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 27 June 2024
In this latest Favored or Forsaken episode, Erin, Jamie, and Evan are chatting about Precious Moments, a Taylor Swift-themed VBS, and the recent Southern Baptist Convention Annual Conference. You’ll also hear some new book recommendations in our Favored of the Month picks! Come for the conversation around the SBC and IVF; stay for Evan singing a VBS-inspired rewrite of Taylor Swift’s “Out of the Woods.” MENTIONS You could be listening to this episode ad-free! Learn more here. Precious Moments: Read about Sam Butcher | Precious Moments Chapel | Shop for Precious Moments | Watch Timmy’s Gift | Altered Moments What Happened with the SBC? Read about it here | NY Times article on IVF Relevant Past Episodes: April Favored or Forsaken Favored of the Month: The Guncle Abroad by Steven Rowley | My Guncle and Me by Jonathan Merritt | One Coin Found by Emmy Kegler The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon. Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 20 June 2024
In this latest Office Hours episode, Knox, Jamie, and Erin are answering your questions! You’ll hear questions about homosexuality in the Bible, why the geographic area of the Bible is so limited, and what the Bible actually has to say about a personal relationship with Jesus. Which Bible characters would the cast of Bridgerton play, and did Adam and Eve have belly buttons? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS You could be listening to this episode ad-free! Learn more here. Surprising Sacred: Hit Me Hard and Soft by Billie Eilish Can you tell me more about Angel Numbers? Angel Numbers by Doreen Virtue (Note: Doreen Virtue no longer endorses this book. You can learn more on her website.) Tell me more about Angel Numbers Bible Verses Referenced: John 1 | John 14:15-17 | 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 In Conclusion, No One Knows: Get the shirt here Relevant past episodes: LGBTQIA+ and the Church | Side to Side: Where We Land on LGBTQIA+ LGBTQIA+ Resources: God and the Gay Christian by Matthew Vines | The Reformation Project | Article from Walter Brueggemanne Super-Nerd Resource: Blue Letter Bible The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon. Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 13 June 2024
Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from The Popcast Media Group, and are the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Tapesearch.
Copyright © Tapesearch 2025.