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Faith Adjacent

Faith Adjacent

The Popcast Media Group

Education, Society & Culture

4.8 • 5K Ratings

Overview

Conversations involving faith are often fraught with scholarly nerd alerts about ancient linguistics and inaccessible theological discussions centered around hermeneutics. But what if there was a way to use your pop culture literacy to enhance your biblical literacy? Welcome to Faith Adjacent, the podcast where we try to understand the modern dynamics of faith through a combined commitment to uncomfortable honesty, authentic weirdness, and critical thinking. Faith Adjacent is hosted by Knox McCoy and Jamie Golden of The Popcast along with Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon.

272 Episodes

Amish Romance, The New York Times Best Vibes List, and Instagram Posts Turned into Books

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

I've Got Questions about I've Got Questions

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

Changing Your Mind, President Carter, and The Faith Adjacency of New Year’s Resolutions

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

Communion of the Saints, Paul Versus Jesus, and When is a Small Group Too Big?

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

2025 Prophecies

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

Sibling Rivalries: Cain and Abel

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

Sacred Cinema: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe

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

Is 2024 Favored or Forsaken?

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

The Bible Office Holiday Party Superlatives

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

The Ghosts of Cringe Christians Past

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

The Messy History of Thanksgiving, A Thanksgiving Benediction, and Why Green Been Casserole is the Best Side Dish

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

Favored or Forsaken: Staying in Relationship (or Not) with People Who Voted Differently Than You

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

Christians and Conspiracy Theories, Part 2: Elvis, Big Pharma, and Wayfair

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

Christians and Conspiracy Theories, Part 1

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

Jesusween II, The Faith Adjacency of Coco, Faith Conversations with Kids

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

Guardian Angels, Infant Baptism, and Why Should We Pray?

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

The Chosen Expanded Universe, People of Faith Not Voting, and Are Men Now More Religious than Women?

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

Disney and The Devil

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

Need A Lift? with Tim Shriver

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

The Secret Lives of Christian Wives (and Husbands)

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

Sacred Cinema: God's Not Dead

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

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, Single-Issue Voting, and Men Who Dislike Women

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

Smutty Romance and the Christian Reader

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

New Theological Mount Rushmore with Dr. Jemar Tisby

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

Enneagram Roast, Sober Spirituality, and The Controversial Faith Adjacent Olympics

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

VeggieTales, The Origin of Evil, and Foreskins in the Bible

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

Problematic Football Coaches, The Politicization of Having Kids, and the Current State of Christian Cinema

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

Faith and Politics with Kaitlyn Schiess

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

Creeds Throughout Church History, Face Punching Heretics, and Are There Modern Creeds?

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

The Faith Adjacency of The Olympics

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

The Promised Land, The Robert Morris Controversy, and Recent Conversations about Faith and Pornography

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

Unorthodox Evangelism Tactics, Awkward Prayers, and Mission Trip Shenanigans

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

America’s Pastor, The Billy Graham Rules, and When Christianity Gets Political

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

Sacred Cinema: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

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

Precious Moments, Eras VBS, and Recent Happenings at the SBC

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

Biblical Bridgerton, Angel Numbers, and Struggling to Study Scripture

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

Bible Drill: Petty Church Opinions, Kids in Church, and Weaponizing Scripture

Get your Swords of Truth ready because Erin, Jamie, and Evan are hosting Faith Adjacent’s first Bible Drill. We collected petty church opinions on Instagram, and Erin and Jamie will be using Bible verses to either defend or rebuke these views while Evan scores them on a widely subjective scale. You’ll hear controversial views about the parking ministry, children in church, music, and so much more! Who will be the Bible Drill champion? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS You could be listening to this episode ad-free! Learn more here. Source Material: See the original Instagram post here. Bible Verses Referenced: Proverbs 25:11 | Matthew 12:36 | Revelation 20:4 | Proverbs 14:12 | Genesis 4:19-21| Matthew 8:10 | Psalm 100 | 1 Peter 5:2-3,5 | 1 Samuel 16:7 | Matthew 13:44 Relevant Past Episodes: Solomon, Part 1 | Solomon, Part 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: 6 June 2024

Christian College Confessions, Educational Mishaps, and Krispy Kreme Chaos

On today’s episode, Erin and Evan unpack listener NOs of Christian education, covering everything from Christian preschool experiences to higher education and everything in between! You’ll hear about modesty scarves, dorm room shenanigans, and what not to do during a college chapel prayer gathering. Listen along and either feel thankful for your own school experience or enjoy the solace that comes from a shared experience. Warning: you’ll never be able to look at a Krispy Kreme doughnut the same way after this episode. MENTIONS Want a trauma-free Christian education experience? Join the Faith Adjacent Seminary A Seminal Youth Group Experience: Listen to Jesus Freak | Jesus Freaks Companion Book Source Material: See all the comments on our Instagram post Zoology Corner: Learn more about a Caiman Crocodile 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 May 2024

God and Science, Mixed Faith Marriages, and What’s the Point of All This?

Today, we’re doing a grab-bag episode! Join Erin and Meredith in this latest I Kid You Not episode as they answer listener questions about God and science, how to engage in conversations with your kids if you’re in a mixed-faith marriage, and ultimately, what’s the point of Christianity. How can you get to the shortest answer possible, and is family warmth a spiritual practice? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS Ad-Free Episodes? Learn more here Here’s where to connect with Meredith Anne Miller: Instagram | Website | Ask Away Podcast | Get her book here Science + God: Biologos | Integrate: A Faith & Science Curriculum Cultural Christians in the Early Church by Nadya Williams: Get the Book | Watch the Fellowship Hall Replay 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 May 2024

Unsung Hero, Mommy Juice, and Controversial Tweets About Singleness

In this latest Favored or Forsaken episode, Erin, Jamie, and Evan are discussing hidden alcoholism in the Church, controversy over where single people should sit during a church service, and the movie Unsung Hero. You’ll also hear our recent favored recommendations! Should you brave the theaters to see the latest Christian flick, and is it ever appropriate to dox someone on the internet? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS Mommy Juice: Read The Secret Sin of Mommy Juice Unsung Hero: IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes Relevant Past Episodes: Mini-Sacred Cinema: Journey to Bethlehem | 2024 Prophecies There’s even more on Patreon! Listen to us discuss The United Methodist General Conference, John MacArthur, and Student Protests FAVOREDS Evan - Message Songs from The Porter’s Gate Jamie - As Long As You Need: Permission to Grieve by J.S. Park | Say Good: Speaking Across Hot Topics, Complex Relationships, and Tense Situations by Ashlee Eiland Erin - How Christian Rock Fed the Culture Wars 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 May 2024

Elisha and the Bears, Contextual Deep-Dives, and What’s the Deal with Hell?

In this latest Ask A Bible Scholar episode, Bible Scholars Erin and Evan explore listener questions about when/how to consider Biblical context, why Elisha made bears attack some kids, and so much more! You’ll hear a full breakdown of how to approach tough scripture, plenty of resources for thinking about Hell, and rapid-fire episode recommendations for topics we have previously covered! MENTIONS Bible Scholar Resources: NET Bible | Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible | Bible Gateway Plus | Bible Hub | An Asian Introduction to the New Testament Context and the Bible: Listen to SWDGISS: How We Read the Bible Bible Verses referenced by Erin: Exodus 21 | Ephesians 6 | Colossians 3 | 1 Timothy 6 | Mark 9:1 | Matthew 10:23 | Deuteronomy 15:1 | Matthew 5:43 English Bible Translation Deep-Dive: BSQTNA #13 on Patreon Elisha Resources: 2 Kings 2 | Here’s our episode on Elijah Curious about Hell? SWDGISS: Hell | BSQTNA # 12: The Harrowing of Hell Bible Verses referenced by Evan: 1 Thessalonians 4:13 | 2 Corinthians 5 We referenced a bunch of topics in this episode. You can find all those in the show notes on our website! 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 May 2024

The Faith Adjacency of The Tortured Poets Department, Mario Kart Theology, and Spicy Bonus Content

It is technically an off week here on our main feed, so we decided to give you a sampling of all the theological goodness available last month at The Faith Adjacent Seminary on Patreon. You’ll hear clips from our recent episode about The Tortured Poets Department, spicy editions of Faith Adjacent Thunderdome and Kid Logic, and finally, a snippet from Electives with Evan: Video Games. 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 You convinced me: Start a Free Trial Here Here are the direct links to each episode: The Faith Adjacency of the Tortured Poets Department | Faith Adjacent Thunderdome: Spicy Edition | Kid Logic: Spicy Edition | Electives with Evan: Video Games Do you agree with Erin? Aragorn on a loop for 20 minutes What was that video game book? Read Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook The Popcast: Check out our other podcast, The Popcast with Knox and Jamie. It's a weekly show about pop culture where we educate on the things that entertain but don't matter. Here is our suggested Popcast starter playlist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 2 May 2024

Instagram Heresy, Spiritual Gaslighting, and Spicy Responses to Passive Aggressive Memes

Join Erin, Jamie, and Evan as we unpack actual memes sent by our listeners and provide responses that could be used in an online interaction. You’ll hear a full spectrum of tips ranging from fruit of the Spirit to spice of the Spirit about things like emotional health, Jedi Jesus, and panic over parenting children in 2024. What does Dwight Schrute have to say about progressive Christianity, and who puts the “stud” in Bible study? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS I need a visual: Find the memes on our Instagram | Here’s another place you can find them Announcements? Don’t miss a thing! Star Wars Jesus: Deep-Dive Ewan McGregor Keelee’s emotional health journey: Check out Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Peter Scazzero What’s the latest over on Patreon? Watch our Fellowship Hall Replay with Aimee Byrd BONUS CONTENT We have tons of additional content, including monthly Fellowship Hall gatherings, Office Hours episodes, and so much more! You can access them now with a 7-day free trial. You’ll be able to listen to over 250 more episodes! Tuition is just $5 a month after the trial period. Become a Seminarian here! THE POPCAST Check out our other podcast, The Popcast with Knox and Jamie. It's a weekly show about pop culture where we educate on the things that entertain but don't matter. Here is our suggested Popcast starter playlist. Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent 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 April 2024

Faith Adjacent Kid Logic: Rapture Anxiety, Misheard Lyrics, and Unconventional Spiritual Warfare

You know those beliefs you weren’t directly taught but thought for some reason as a kid? That’s what Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon and Guidance Counselor Evan are unpacking in this latest episode! You’ll hear listener comments about what really goes on behind the scenes of the offering collection, the logistics of being born again, feeding Jesus apple juice, and so much more! Are we committing the unpardonable sin, and did we find the most unhinged purity culture comment of all time? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS You mentioned spicier content? Listen to Faith Adjacent Kid Logic: Spicy Edition at The Faith Adjacent Seminary Share this episode on Instagram: Check out these story templates Source Material: See the original post on Instagram Bible Passages Mentioned: John 3 | Mark 3:28-29 More Fun Than a Pillow Fight: Watch the Sock’em Boppers Commercial Aimee Byrd’s Newest Book: Pre-Order The Hope in Our Scars BONUS CONTENT We have tons of additional content, including monthly Fellowship Hall gatherings, Office Hours episodes, and so much more! You can access them now with a 7-day free trial. You’ll be able to listen to over 250 more episodes! Tuition is just $5 a month after the trial period. Become a Seminarian here! THE POPCAST Check out our other podcast, The Popcast with Knox and Jamie. It's a weekly show about pop culture where we educate on the things that entertain but don't matter. Here is our suggested Popcast starter playlist. Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent 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 April 2024

Faith Adjacent Thunderdome: Christian Music Showdown, Biblical Author Disputes, and Contentious Spiritual Practices

In this latest episode, we’re inviting you to step into the Faith Adjacent Thunderdome. Join Erin, Jamie, and Evan in this cage-match-style competition in which various faith-adjacent people or concepts are placed against each other, and only one can survive. Categories include CCM Artists, Biblical Authors, and Spiritual Practices. Which books of the Bible will survive? Will the state of the Christian music industry forever be rattled? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS Thanks for the Inspiration: Listen to You Hate Movies | Thunderdome: Tom Hanks | Thunderdome: Movie Robots You mentioned a spicy Thunderdome? Listen to Faith Adjacent Thunderdome: Spicy Edition on Patreon The Faith Adjacent Course Catalog: Deep-Dive all the content here Warmup Lap: Kari Jobe | Lauren Daigle Family Thunderdome: Listen to our David Season | Solomon, Part 1 | Solomon, Part 2 Moses Deep-Dive: Listen to our Moses Season Paul Deep-Dive: Listen to our Paul Season | SWDGISS: Paul’s Letters with N.T. Wright Point of Grace: Listen on Spotify | Listen on Apple Music Jars of Clay: Listen on Spotify | Listen on Apple Music Steven Curtis Chapman: Listen on Spotify | Listen on Apple Music | Instagram | Turtleneck | Official Playlist Michael W. Smith: Listen on Spotify | Listen on Apple Music | Instagram BONUS CONTENT We have tons of additional content, including monthly Fellowship Hall gatherings, Office Hours episodes, and so much more! You can access them now with a 7-day free trial. You’ll be able to listen to over 250 more episodes! Tuition is just $5 a month after the trial period. Become a Seminarian here! THE POPCAST Check out our other podcast, The Popcast with Knox and Jamie. It's a weekly show about pop culture where we educate on the things that entertain but don't matter. Here is our suggested Popcast starter playlist. Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent 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 April 2024

Favored or Forsaken: Solar Eclipse Panic, IVF, and The Pope's Exorcist

In this latest Favored of Forsaken episode, Erin, Jamie, and Evan are each bringing different topics to the discussion table! Is the impending total solar eclipse a sign of the end times? What’s the deal with the national conversation about in-vitro fertilization and pro-life legislation? Who should be the Pope’s official exorcist? Are these topics favored or forsaken? You’ll have to listen to find out! Make sure to stick around to the end because we’re sharing our personal favored and forsaken picks! MENTIONS Helpful Solar Eclipse Info: The Solar Eclipse According to NASA | Solar Eclipse Glasses | Indigenous Eclipse Teachings Bible Verses about Solar Eclipses: Isaiah 13:10 | Ezekiel 32:7 | Joel 2:10 | Joel 2:31 | Joel 3:15 | Matthew 24:29 | Mark 13:24 | Revelation 6:12 | Revelation 8:12 Can you tell me more about Jonah? Listen to our episode about Jonah TikTok Deep Dive: Compilation YouTube Video Erin’s Favorite YouTube Prophet: Check out William Tapley Can you tell me more about IVF? Read more from Yale Medicine What’s going on in Alabama? Check out this article. The Pope’s Exorcist: Watch on Netflix Exorcism-Adjacent Movies: The Exorcist | Constantine | The Conjuring | The Exorcism of Emily Rose | The Wailing | This is the End Exorcisms on 20/20? Watch on YouTube Dakota Johnson, Exorcist: Watch the interview with Ellen | Please Don’t Destroy Roast Demonic Deep-Dive: Read Demons by Michael Heiser Evan’s Forsaken Pick: Watch the trailer for Someone Like You Erin’s Forsaken Pick: Easter is a 50-Day Season Jamie’s Forsaken Pick: Watch Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV FAVOREDS Erin: Blessed are the Rest of Us by Micha Boyett Jamie: The Unfiltered Enneagram by Elizabeth Orr Evan: Adam by Henri Nouwen BONUS CONTENT We have tons of additional content, including monthly Fellowship Hall gatherings, Office Hours episodes, and so much more! You can access them now with a 7-day free trial. You’ll be able to listen to over 250 more episodes! Tuition is just $5 a month after the trial period. Become a Seminarian here! THE POPCAST Check out our other podcast, The Popcast with Knox and Jamie. It's a weekly show about pop culture where we educate on the things that entertain but don't matter. Here is our suggested Popcast starter playlist. Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent 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 April 2024

Easter Snake Draft: The Harrowing of Hell, A Tribute to Reese's Eggs, and Are Sunrise Services Favored or Forsaken?

Join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we snake draft our favorite sacred and secular aspects of Easter! You’ll hear contentious conversations about the superior version of a Reese’s, Jamie’s curious Easter afternoon tradition, and how Shamu plays into Easter morning activities. Come for the Biblical story highlights; stay for the mouth-watering conversations about ham, hashbrown casserole, and resurrection rolls. MENTIONS Let Your Voice Be Heard: Take the Faith Adjacent Listener Survey Past Easter Episodes: Check out this playlist Erin’s First Pick: BSQTNA #12: The Harrowing of Hell | We did a Google search for you Spend your Easter morning at SeaWorld: Here are the Sunrise Service details. Jamie’s Resurrection Song Picks: I Have a Savior by CC Winans | The Hill by Travis Greene | Lift Up Your Voices by Sunday Service Choir | Glory by Moses Bliss Jesus in Gethsemane: Matthew 26 | Mark 14 | Luke 22 Resurrection Rolls? Get the recipe here. Drooling over the hash brown casserole discussion? Here is Evan’s mom’s recipe. BONUS CONTENT We have tons of additional content, including monthly Fellowship Hall gatherings, Office Hours episodes, and so much more! You can access them now with a 7-day free trial. You’ll be able to listen to over 250 more episodes! Tuition is just $5 a month after the trial period. Become a Seminarian here! THE POPCAST Check out our other podcast, The Popcast with Knox and Jamie. It's a weekly show about pop culture where we educate on the things that entertain but don't matter. Here is our suggested Popcast starter playlist. Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent 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 March 2024

Singleness in the Church, AI’s Impact on Faith, and How to Know if You’re Saved

Step into our office as we answer your questions! In this latest Office Hours episode, Erin, Knox, and Jamie are answering questions about singleness in the church, AI’s impact on faith, why Christian movies suck, and so much more! Which reality shows would Biblical characters excel at, and what is the deal with enneagram fives? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS Let Your Voice Be Heard: Take the Faith Adjacent Listener Survey Faith Adjacent Movie to Watch: Whiplash Relevant Past Episode: Sacred Cinema: Contact Bible Verses Mentioned: Titus 3:5 | Luke 23:39-43 | Matthew 19:23-26 Tell me more about why Christian movies aren’t great: Read With All Its Teeth by Joshua Porter Can you help me name my Sunday School class? Find the database here AI + Faith: Check out this Instagram account BONUS CONTENT We have tons of additional content, including monthly Fellowship Hall gatherings, Office Hours episodes, and so much more! You can access them now with a 7-day free trial. You’ll be able to listen to over 250 more episodes! Tuition is just $5 a month after the trial period. Become a Seminarian here! THE POPCAST Check out our other podcast, The Popcast with Knox and Jamie. It's a weekly show about pop culture where we educate on the things that entertain but don't matter. Here is our suggested Popcast starter playlist. Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent 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 March 2024

Barbie as a Deconstruction Text, Patriarchy 101, and Why We're Not into Predestination

Hop in the Chevy with Barbie and Ken as we take a journey to Barbieland in this latest Sacred Cinema episode! Erin and Jamie are dissecting the 2023 cinematic spectacular Barbie for secular and spiritual themes while also answering listener questions about things like predestination and deconstruction. Is this movie secretly a guide for men about the patriarchy, and are there moments in this movie that you should unpack with a religious trauma therapist? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS Barbie: Watch Here | IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes Party like Barbie and Ken at The Popcast Live! Get tickets for Chicago and Dallas here. Greta Gerwig Deep-Dive: IMDb | Lady Bird | Little Women | Francis Ha Margot Robbie: IMDb | I, Tonya Ryan Gosling: IMDb | Oscars Performance What Was I Made For: Spotify | Apple Music | Oscars Acceptance Speech In Conclusion, No One Knows: Listen to SWDGISS: Heaven Can you tell me more about predestination? Please Advise: What’s Up with Calvinism? | BSQTNA #21: Calvinism vs. Arminianism Life-Ruining Season: Listen to our Esther Season BONUS CONTENT We have tons of additional content, including monthly Fellowship Hall gatherings, Office Hours episodes, and so much more! You can access them now with a 7-day free trial. You’ll be able to listen to over 250 more episodes! Tuition is just $5 a month after the trial period. Become a Seminarian here! THE POPCAST Check out our other podcast, The Popcast with Knox and Jamie. It's a weekly show about pop culture where we educate on the things that entertain but don't matter. Here is our suggested Popcast starter playlist. Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent 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 March 2024

Who the Hell is Clement of Alexandria?

Join Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon along with Jamie and Evan as we deep dive Clement of Alexandria. You’ll hear geography lessons, learn about some controversial theological views, and discover why Clement was called a “master of Christian philosophy.” Is Clement of Alexandria the Pedro Pascal of the second century, and what do potatoes have to do with all this? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS Relevant Past Episode: Who the Hell is Lottie Moon? See us at The Popcast Live! Get tickets for Chicago and Dallas here. Can I get a visual of Clement? Here you go! Clement of Alexandria Deep-Dive: Explore his writings here Heretic Hoe Down: Listen to Erin talk about Marcion of Sinope on Patreon Hell Deep-Dive: Listen to SWDGISS: Hell What was that about Greek words and eternity? Read this article by Heleen Keizer Bible Scholar Resource: The Universal Christ by Richard Rohr BONUS CONTENT We have tons of additional content, including monthly Fellowship Hall gatherings, Office Hours episodes, and so much more! You can access them now with a 7-day free trial. You’ll be able to listen to over 250 more episodes! Tuition is just $5 a month after the trial period. Become a Seminarian here! THE POPCAST Check out our other podcast: The Popcast with Knox and Jamie. It's a weekly show about pop culture where we educate on the things that entertain but don't matter. Here is our suggested Popcast starter playlist. Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent 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 March 2024

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