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Blow your shofar and don your clown makeup, because we’re talking about Godspell! In honor of our Broadway Bundle release at The Faith Adjacent Shop, Erin and Evan are giving this chaotic Biblical musical the Faith Adjacent treatment. You’ll hear about favored and forsaken aspects, songs that could be used as worship songs, which character in the Bible would make this musical their whole personality, and so much more! What’s going on with all the clowns, and which Disney+ stars should be cast in a new production of this? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS​Broadway Bundle: Get it here!  Godspell: Erin’s Preferred Recording | Evan’s Preferred Recording The Fictional Disney+ Edition: Milo Manheim | Meg Donnelly | Dara Renee | Julia Lester | Frankie Rodriguez Clowns? Listen to The NOs of Women’s Ministry to learn about clown communion. Unbelievable Bone Structure: Hunter Parrish singing Beautiful City More Clowns: Clowning in Rome by Henri Nouwen Bible Verses Mentioned: Isaiah 6:9 | John 21:25  The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.  I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Order HereSubscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith AdjacentFaith Adjacent Merch: Shop HereShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacentFollow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 14 August 2025

Cue the fog machine and get ready to work through your religious trauma because we’re talking about Shiny Happy People: A Teenage Holy War. Join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we unpack season two of this Amazon Prime docu-series. You’ll hear about our own experiences with faith-based internship programs and conferences, the history and legacy of Teen Mania, and so much more! MENTIONS​Shiny Happy People: Watch on Amazon PrimeDeep Dives: Teen Mania Ministries | Where is Ron Luce Now? | Recovering AlumniRun Luce: Instagram What was that Avalon drive-by? Listen here | Learn more here Who is on your Bitin’ List? Listen to the Tyler Childers song I Pledge Allegiance to the Lamb: Here’s the video, but don’t watch it  The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.  I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Order HereSubscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith AdjacentFaith Adjacent Merch: Shop HereShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacentFollow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 7 August 2025

Today, we’re unpacking listener stories about women’s ministry! Join Erin, Jamie, and Evan as we unpack comments about communion clowns, “modest” dress, questionable women’s events names, and so much more! Come for the conversation surrounding obsession within women’s ministry over diet culture, stay for the brainstorming session about romantasy Naked and Afraid fan fiction.MENTIONS​Source Material: See the original Instagram postNeed a support group after this episode? Join The Faith Adjacent Seminary   Communion Clown? Watch here | Joy to the World ClownThe Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.  I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Order HereSubscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith AdjacentFaith Adjacent Merch: Shop HereShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacentFollow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 31 July 2025

It’s time for another Favored or Forsaken! Join Jamie, Erin, and Evan as we discuss Turning Point USA’s Young Women’s Leadership Summit, Christians turning on Chip and Joanna Gaines, and if the Pixar movie Elio is teaching children to summon demons. You’ll also hear what is favored for each of us right now! MENTIONS​Want to learn more about Prayer? Get our Prayer course! Be sure to use code PRAYER20 to get 20% off the individual edition!  Less Burnout, More Babies: Read the NY Times article about Turning Point USAReading List: Feminism for Everyone by Bell HooksWhat was that about Capitalism? How Capitalism Turned Feminism into a Tool for the BourgeoisWhy are Christians turning on Chip and Joanna Gaines? Find out hereChip Gaines: Camp out in the comments | Magnolia Network Instagram What happened in Waco? Learn more about the Waco siegeIs Pixar teaching us how to summon demons? Watch the Instagram Reel here | Watch the entire YouTube video (if you dare)The Popcast Pixar Collection: Check it out hereRelevant Past Episodes: Faith Adjacent: Extraterrestrials Evan’s Favored: Creation, Power, and Truth by NT Wright Erin’s Favored: Meredith Miller’s article in response to Jackie Hill PerryJamie’s Favored: Devil and The Deep Blue Sea The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.  I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Order HereSubscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith AdjacentFaith Adjacent Merch: Shop HereShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacentFollow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 24 July 2025

Dust off your iambic pentameters and hold on to your rhyming couplets because we’re talking about Biblical poetry today! Join Erin, Evan, and the Official Poet Laureate of the Pod, David Gate, as we discuss the spiritual resistance of poetry! David also tries to teach Erin and Evan (and you) how to write poetry, and we force him to play Mad Libs with the Psalms. What actually constitutes poetry, and is poetry in the Bible objectively good? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS​The Cracker Barrel of Podcast Shops: Check out The Faith Adjacent Shop David Gate: A Rebellion of Care | Website | Substack | Instagram  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 StopSubscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith AdjacentFaith Adjacent Merch: Shop HereShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacentFollow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 17 July 2025

Today, we’re talking about the spiciest scandals in all of Christendom. Join Jamie and Erin as they discuss topics such as celebrity pastors, the controversy sections on Wikipedia, cover-ups, and more! We also present the perfect recipe for a scandal. MENTIONSBible Verses Reference: 1 Timothy 6:18-19People Referenced: Pat Robertson | Pat Robertson Controversies | Ted Haggard | Ted Haggard GQ (not Rolling Stones) Article | Carl Lentz | Mark DriscollRelevant Past Episodes: Favored or Forsaken: Christian Celebrities | June Seminary Favored or ForsakenThe Rise and Fall of Mars Hill: Listen 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 StopSubscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith AdjacentFaith Adjacent Merch: Shop HereShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacentFollow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 10 July 2025

On the eve of America’s birthday, we thought the best way to celebrate was by discussing the faith adjacency of the most patriotic of all superheroes, Captain America. Join Knox, Jamie, and special guest Kendra Adachi as they give Captain America: The First Avenger the Sacred Cinema treatment in this very special replay episode! You’ll hear favored and forsaken aspects, quotes to build Bible studies around, why Steve Rogers is the Proverbs 31 woman of superheroes, and so much more! MENTIONSWant more Marvel? Check out our Marvel Episode BundlesKendra Adachi: Instagram | Website | Podcast | The Plan | The Lazy Genius Way | The Lazy Genius KitchenCaptain America: The First Avenger: Watch it here | IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes Tell me more about MCU Chronological OrderChris Evans: Deep Dive of his 2000s Style | The Knives Out Sweater: Click with CautionCaptain America Sparkle: Relive the magic Alternate Universe: The Two Marvel Roles Emily Blunt Turned Down, And WhyChris Evans’ CGI Body: Learn more hereNotable Cast IMDb: Tommy Lee Jones | Haley Atwell | Toby Jones | Stanley Tucci | Sebastian Stan | Dominic CooperThe Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.  I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Order Here | See Erin in Real Life at a Book StopSubscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith AdjacentFaith Adjacent Merch: Shop HereShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacentFollow Faith Adjacent on Socials: InstagramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 3 July 2025

It’s time for another Office Hours episode! Join Knox, Jamie, and Erin as they answer your questions about things like pride, conspiracy theories, misinterpreting Bible verses, and so much more! Do true Jesus freaks lie to fascists, and what is God’s plan for our lives? You’ll have to listen to find out! 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.  MENTIONS Fellowship Hall Replay: Watch here  Relevant Past Episodes: Mary and Martha | Christians and Conspiracy Theories, Part 1 | Christians and Conspiracy Theories, Part 2 | Favored or Forsaken: America as a Christian Nation  Want to hear the full versions of these episodes? Listen on Patreon   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: 26 June 2025

Today, we’re joined by icon in Faith Adjacent lore, Robert Callahan, to discuss the faith adjacency of Juneteenth. You’ll get a full deep-dive on the history of this national holiday and a discussion surrounding the importance of this celebration! We also answer plenty of questions about how white people can observe this holiday!  MENTIONS Join us for our Fellowship Hall: Start a 7-Day Free Trial of The Faith Adjacent Seminary  Robert Callahan: Instagram | Website | Threads | TikTok | Order Fire in the Whole on Amazon Juneteenth Deep Dive: Learn More from The National Museum of African American History of Culture  Faith Adjacent Lore: The David Season Episode Bundle | David and Bathsheba Episode on the Patreon Shop | Here’s the original Facebook post Bible Passages Referenced: Luke 4 Juneteenth Itinerary: Black Parade by Beyonce | Blackish Season 4, Episode 1 | Read "What To the Slave is the Fourth of July" by Frederick Douglass | James Earl Jones Reads the Historic Address | The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder Season 2, Episode 10 | Miss Juneteenth on Netflix      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: 19 June 2025

It’s time for our monthly Favored or Forsaken! Join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we discuss Christians and civil disobedience, whether or not Fourth Wing is too spicy for Christians, and the new animated movie, The King of Kings. You’ll also hear what is favored for each of us right now!  Note: This will be obvious from the beginning, but there is a lot of talk about porn in this episode. We would suggest not listening to this with young ears around.  MENTIONS Spicy Seminary Favored or Forsaken: Listen for free here  Can you eat tomatoes? Learn more here Listen to our Conspiracy Theory episodes: Part 1 | Part 2  Civil Disobedience: Here’s the video from Mayflower Church | Video from DearDeanPublishing | Article from Kat Armas Bible Verses Mentioned: John 6:60-71 | Matthew 25 Is Fourth Wing Porn? Read the Christianity Today Article | Every Woman a Theologian by Phylicia Masonheimer | Check out the Series Listen to our Romance episodes: Smutty Romance and the Christian Reader | Behind-the-Scenes on Patreon The King of Kings: Watch at Angel Studios | IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes   Evan’s Favored: The Quilters on Netflix   Erin’s Favored: Andor Seaon 2 on Disney+ Jamie’s Favored: Spellbound by Molly Worthen 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/faithadjacentFollow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 12 June 2025

Learn your hand motions and get ready to flamingle because we’re talking about the NOs of VBS! Join Jamie, Erin, and Evan as we give you the history of Vacation Bible School and deep-dive into some truly fantastic listener comments. You’ll hear about surprise VBS sex education tips from The Popcast, making up prayer requests for attention, and so much more! What’s the worst theme, and is this church activity merely free childcare? You’ll have to listen to find out!  MENTIONS Anti-Christian Nationalism Merch: Check out The Faith Adjacent Shop  Want the spicy stories? Listen to The Spicy NOs of VBS on Patreon History of Vacation Bible School: Learn more from Lifeway 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: 5 June 2025

Today, we’re donning our halos and settling into the throne room because we’re talking all about angels! In this latest Stuff We Didn’t Get In Sunday School episode, you’ll get a full deep dive on angels in the Bible, including all the different types and how culture has impacted our Biblical understanding of them. 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.  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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 29 May 2025

Today, we’re establishing the Best Leaders of the Bible Mount Rushmore with very special guest Bethny Ricks! She picks the four top leaders from the Bible and tells us what we can learn from them. Bethny also answers our burning questions about women in leadership, navigating unhealthy church structures, and so much more! You’ll get equal parts belly-aching laughter and mind-blowing wisdom from Bethny in this episode presented by Zondervan!  MENTIONS Bethny Ricks: Face Forward on Amazon | Instagram | Website | Substack Want the Bad Leader Mount Rushmore? Listen on Patreon One Perfect Song: Really Love on Spotify | Really Love on Apple Music Erin’s Sexual Awakening: Untitled (How Does It Feel) by D’Angelo  Relevant Past Episodes: Mary Magdalene | The Daniel Season Episodes about Women in Ministry: Favored or Forsaken: Proverbs 31 | Favored or Forsaken: Women in Authority | Faith Adjacent: Beth Allison Barr   Relevant Bible Passages: Romans 16:1 | 1 Timothy 3  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/faithadjacentFollow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 22 May 2025

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