Faith Adjacent
- Episodes
- 251
- Released
- weekly
- Latest episode
- Nov 12, 2026
About the podcast
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.
Episodes 251
Favored or Forsaken: ChatGPT Bible Study, The Blue Wave, and Church Taphouses
It’s time for our monthly Favored or Forsaken episode! Join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we discuss the recent surge in religious ChatGPT searches, the mainline impact of the recent election, and whether or not …
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It’s time for our monthly Favored or Forsaken episode! Join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we discuss the recent surge in religious ChatGPT searches, the mainline impact of the recent election, and whether or not churches should build taphouses. Is this the most excited Erin’s ever been for a Favored or Forsaken episode, and what are our dream “third places” for churches to create? You’ll have to listen to find out!
MENTIONS
- Want the spicy topics? Listen on Patreon
- ChatGPT gets more than 70 million religion questions a week
- Here’s that Influencer Jamie Mentions: Husk IRL Seventeen Video
- Church Taphouse: Learn more here
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Erin Moon: I’ve Got Questions | Substack | Instagram | Website
Evan Dodson: Instagram | TikTok | Substack
Jamie Golden: Instagram | The Popcast with Knox and Jamie
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Who the Hell is C.S. Lewis?
In this latest installment of our series exploring famous Christians, Erin and Evan dive into the life, faith, and literary legacy of the man behind works like The Chronicles of Narnia and Mere Christianity …
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In this latest installment of our series exploring famous Christians, Erin and Evan dive into the life, faith, and literary legacy of the man behind works like The Chronicles of Narnia and Mere Christianity. From his unlikely journey from atheism to Christianity to his complicated love story with Joy Davidman, we’re exploring the man behind the books and answering listener questions about his theology, his influence, and whether he’d actually be rolling in his grave over the upcoming Narnia adaptation.
MENTIONS
- The Magician’s Nephew: Watch the trailer here
- Books Mentioned: Mere Christianity | The Weight of Glory | The Great Divorce | The Screwtape Letters | Till We Have Faces | The Chronicles of Narnia
- Relevant Past Episode: Sacred Cinema: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe
- Want more info? Check out the C.S. Lewis Institute
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Erin Moon: I’ve Got Questions | Substack | Instagram | Website
Evan Dodson: Instagram | TikTok | Substack
Jamie Golden: Instagram | The Popcast with Knox and Jamie
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Creating a Faith Adjacent Judgment House
Erin and Evan are building the ultimate Faith Adjacent Judgment House, using listener comments from the Faith Adjacent Seminary to bring this terrifying vision to life. From biblical terror to questionable …
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Erin and Evan are building the ultimate Faith Adjacent Judgment House, using listener comments from the Faith Adjacent Seminary to bring this terrifying vision to life. From biblical terror to questionable church traditions, they’re creating a room-by-room journey through the most horrifying parts of American evangelical culture. Will anyone make it out spiritually unscathed? And more importantly, will the pastor let them leave without making a decision?
MENTIONS
- History Corner: Judgement House Website | ScareMare
- Evan’s Judgment House Experience: Here's the episode recap | Instagram Reel
- Have you been personally victimized by a Judgment House? Learn about the psychology of all this
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The NOs of Church in the Fall
Fall is here, and so are the unhinged church activities! Erin and Evan dive into listener stories of questionable fall traditions, from pumpkin-launching youth groups and gruesome All Saints Day costumes to …
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Fall is here, and so are the unhinged church activities! Erin and Evan dive into listener stories of questionable fall traditions, from pumpkin-launching youth groups and gruesome All Saints Day costumes to old-fashioned dress-up Sundays and trunk-or-treat controversies. Plus, we discuss unconventional matchmaking techniques, naked bike rides, and so much more!
MENTIONS
- Want the spicy stories? Listen on Patreon
- Pumpkin Chunkin’ 3000: See the pic here
- Relevant Past Episodes: Best Saints in Show
- What was that about a dress-up Sunday? Learn more here
- The Hatbox Ghost: Learn more here
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Favored or Forsaken: Tim Tebow, The New Office of Religious Affairs, and Jesus-Themed Product Round-Up
This week on Favored or Forsaken, join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we discuss the current Tim Tebow controversy with LifeSurge, whether or not our military needs spiritual oversight, and the state of Christian …
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This week on Favored or Forsaken, join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we discuss the current Tim Tebow controversy with LifeSurge, whether or not our military needs spiritual oversight, and the state of Christian products. Which government office would benefit most from an Office of Religious Affairs, and does Jamie say her most shocking thing ever? You’ll have to listen to find out!
MENTIONS
- What’s the deal with LifeSurge? Here’s the article
- Office of Religious Affairs: Learn more here
- Jesus-Themed Products: BlockLife Jesus on Cross | Christ Nest | Jesus Parachute | Jesus Bendables | Halloween Bendables
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Erin Moon: I’ve Got Questions | Substack | Instagram | Website
Evan Dodson: Instagram | TikTok | Substack
Jamie Golden: Instagram | The Popcast with Knox and Jamie
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Life as a Palestinian Christian with Dr. Munther Isaac
In this very special episode, Erin sits down with Palestinian Christian pastor, theologian, and author Dr. Munther Isaac to talk about Christian Zionism, biblical interpretation, and the realities of the war in …
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In this very special episode, Erin sits down with Palestinian Christian pastor, theologian, and author Dr. Munther Isaac to talk about Christian Zionism, biblical interpretation, and the realities of the war in Gaza. Dr. Isaac shares his perspective on Christian Zionism, how to respond when loved ones refuse to acknowledge Palestinian suffering, and what repentance and action can look like for Western Christians. We also talk about his powerful book Christ in the Rubble and his hope for the global church.
MENTIONS
- Dr. Munther Isaac: Instagram | Christ in the Rubble | The Other Side of the Wall | Christ in the Rubble Sermon
- Bethlehem Institute for Peace and Justice: Website | Sermon to the West
- Church at the Crossroads: Website | Atlanta Event
- Want the spicy questions? Listen on Patreon
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Erin Moon: I’ve Got Questions | Substack | Instagram | Website
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Jamie Golden: Instagram | The Popcast with Knox and Jamie
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An Introduction to the Book of Esther
Today, we’re stepping into the Faith Adjacent Vault and sharing our introductory episode to our Esther Season! SNL’s Stefon would tell you that the Book of Esther has everything. It has murder, lies, intrigue …
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Today, we’re stepping into the Faith Adjacent Vault and sharing our introductory episode to our Esther Season! SNL’s Stefon would tell you that the Book of Esther has everything. It has murder, lies, intrigue, adoption, romance, a beauty pageant. It has villains, heroes, and underdogs. And it has a lot of revenge. We start to unpack all of these aspects in this first episode.
MENTIONS
- Relevant Bible Passage: Esther 1:1-22
- The Esther Season: Listen on Patreon (Included with a Doctoral Membership) | Purchase at The Faith Adjacent Shop
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Favored or Forsaken: The Singing Bible, Problematic Prayer Leaders, and 4D Youth Group Movies
This week on Favored or Forsaken, join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we discuss the latest Biblical AI innovation, whether or not convicted criminals should be given a faith platform, and the movie experience that …
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This week on Favored or Forsaken, join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we discuss the latest Biblical AI innovation, whether or not convicted criminals should be given a faith platform, and the movie experience that will soon transform your youth group. Are sea shanties making a comeback, and what is the best job for a disgraced pastor? You’ll have to listen to find out!
MENTIONS
- 30 Episodes from the Archives: The Favored or Forsaken Episode Bundle
- Want the spicy topics? Listen on Patreon
- TheSinging.Bible: Check it out here
- Evan’s Alternative to the AI Singing Bible: Streetlights Bible
- Convicted Criminals Offering Opening Prayer: Read the Article Here
- 4D Youth Group Movie Experience? Here’s the Reel
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Sacred Cinema: Saved!
Get ready to do questionable things for God because we’re giving Saved! The Sacred Cinema treatment! Join Erin and Evan as they unpack this 2004 satirical film, uncovering its favored and forsaken moments, life …
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Get ready to do questionable things for God because we’re giving Saved! The Sacred Cinema treatment! Join Erin and Evan as they unpack this 2004 satirical film, uncovering its favored and forsaken moments, life verses for the movie, gentle rebukes, and so much more. Has Mandy Moore deviated from her calling in life? Does this movie hold up? How would this movie be different if it were released by Angel Studios? You’ll have to listen to find out!
MENTIONS
- Saved! Watch on Hoopla | Watch on YouTube
- More Info: Rotten Tomatoes | IMDb
- Saved The Musical: Full Musical | Clip
- Mandy Moore: Listen on Spotify | Listen on Apple Music
- Bible Verses Mentioned: Matthew 7:1-3 | Matthew 23:25-26
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Ask-A-Bible Scholar: Denominations
Erin and Evan are answering your questions about all things denominations! In this Ask-A-Bible Scholar episode, they unpack listener questions about topics such as the history of non-denominational churches and …
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Erin and Evan are answering your questions about all things denominations! In this Ask-A-Bible Scholar episode, they unpack listener questions about topics such as the history of non-denominational churches and whether Episcopalians are just liberal Catholics. Evan goes a little off the rails as he assigns various Disney and MCU characters to denominations, and Erin provides a full Church of Christ origin story!
MENTIONS
- From the Archive: The Favored or Forsaken Episode Bundle
- Want even more denomination content? Listen to the spicy version on Patreon
- Non-Denominational Deep-Dive: Wikipedia | Interesting Master’s Thesis on Non-Denom Churches | Helpful Christianity Today Article | Restoration Movement | Differences from other Denominations | Megachurch Deep Dive
- Are you in a cult? BITE Cult
- Worldwide Denominations: Info from Pew Research
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Favored or Forsaken Snake Draft: Hobby Lobby, Rachel Hollis, and Aliens
Today, we’re taking a journey through Faith Adjacent’s history, going all the way back to when we were known as The Bible Binge, and snake-drafting past Favored or Forsaken topics. Join Knox, Jamie, and Evan as …
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Today, we’re taking a journey through Faith Adjacent’s history, going all the way back to when we were known as The Bible Binge, and snake-drafting past Favored or Forsaken topics. Join Knox, Jamie, and Evan as we discuss things like Hobby Lobby, Rachel Hollis, Aliens, and so much more!
MENTIONS
- From the Archive: The Favored or Forsaken Episode Bundle
- Museum of the Bible: Listen to Faith Adjacent Visits the Dead Sea Scrolls
- Rachel Hollis: Website | Instagram
- Unrelatable? Watch the video here
- Visual Reference: Cez Darke
- The Age of Disclosure: Watch on Amazon Prime
- Missionary to Aliens: Read The Book of Strange New Things by Michael Faber
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Knox McCoy: Books | Substack | Instagram
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The NOs of Men's Ministry
Grab your sword and get ready to partake in some BBQ because we’re talking about the NOs of Men’s Ministry. Join Evan, Jamie, and Knox as we discuss questionable theming, the differences between men’s and …
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Grab your sword and get ready to partake in some BBQ because we’re talking about the NOs of Men’s Ministry. Join Evan, Jamie, and Knox as we discuss questionable theming, the differences between men’s and women’s events, and whether men should be presented with weaponry. We’re also talking about what actually makes men’s ministry meaningful and why creating spaces for connection doesn’t necessarily require smoking an entire pig.
MENTIONS
- Want the Spicy content? Listen to The Spicy NOs of Men’s Ministry
- The NOs of Women's Ministry: Listen here
- Mario Kart? Listen to Electives with Evan: Video Games
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Fellowship Hall: Christian Energy Drinks, Book Recommendations, and Engaging with Your Faith
Today, we’re offering you an honorary doctorate and allowing you to audit a class at The Faith Adjacent Seminary, our Patreon community! We’re sharing our recent Fellowship Hall Ask-Us-Anything! Join Jamie …
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Today, we’re offering you an honorary doctorate and allowing you to audit a class at The Faith Adjacent Seminary, our Patreon community! We’re sharing our recent Fellowship Hall Ask-Us-Anything! Join Jamie, Erin, and Evan as we answer listener questions all while taste-testing Agape Energy Drinks. You’ll hear our current book recommendations, thoughts on the Bible cross-referencing itself, and so much more!
MENTIONS
- Want to watch the Fellowship Hall? Watch with a 7-day free trial
- Evan’s Substack: Check it out here
- Agape Energy: Order your own here
- Relevant Past Episode: November Seminary Favored or Forsaken
- Evan’s Books: A Murder Most Camp by Nicolas DiDomizio | Desire by Jay Stringer | Love All Our Neighbors by Tony Scarcello | Take Me With You by Steven Rowley
- Erin’s Books: Jesus Changes Everything by Stanley Hauerwas | Love Like a Mother by Elizabeth Berget | Esther's Army by Katie Gaddini
- Jamie’s Books: We Mend With Gold by Kristin Lee
- Revelation Resources: Reading Revelation Responsibly by Michael Gorman | Revelation for Everyone by NT Wright
- Anti-Christian Nationalism Merch: Shop here
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Favored or Forsaken: Ted Lasso, Interior Design, and Pastors as Politicians
In this month's Favored or Forsaken, Evan, Jamie, and Knox are asking the important questions: Should Jesus influence your interior design? Should more pastors run for political office? And why are we all …
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In this month's Favored or Forsaken, Evan, Jamie, and Knox are asking the important questions: Should Jesus influence your interior design? Should more pastors run for political office? And why are we all watching Ted Lasso again? Plus, we brainstorm industries that Christians should co-opt as well as profiles for who would make ideal political candidates.
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MENTIONS
- What Would Jesus Design? Here’s the Architectural Digest Article
- Should more pastors run for office? Here’s the article
- James A. Garfield: Wikipedia | Death By Lightning
- Ted Lasso: Watch on AppleTV
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Who the Hell Is Mother Teresa?
Mother Teresa is a modern saint, but her story is far more complicated than many realize. From sainthood to skepticism, Erin and Evan take a closer look at Mother Teresa's life, the controversies that continue …
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Mother Teresa is a modern saint, but her story is far more complicated than many realize. From sainthood to skepticism, Erin and Evan take a closer look at Mother Teresa's life, the controversies that continue to surround her, and what her legacy means today.
MENTIONS
- The Spicy NOs of Mission Trips: Listen on Patreon
- Relevant Past Episodes: Best Saints in Show | The Global Church with Father Joash P. Thomas
- BBC Documentary: Watch Something Beautiful for God
- Mother Teresa’s Private Writings: Read Come Be My Light
- Mother Teresa and Me: Read the Christopher Hitchens Vanity Fair Article
- Princess Diana and Mother Teresa: Read more about that there
- What was that about Lebanon? Learn about the ceasefire here
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Where Are They Now? CCM Edition Snake Draft
It's time to dust off your WOW compilation CDs because Erin, Evan, and Jamie are snake drafting the CCM artists! We’re picking some of our favorite contemporary Christian artists and then investigating what …
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It's time to dust off your WOW compilation CDs because Erin, Evan, and Jamie are snake drafting the CCM artists! We’re picking some of our favorite contemporary Christian artists and then investigating what they’re up to now. You’ll hear updates on Jars of Clay, Jump5, and plenty of early-2000s Christian music nostalgia.
MENTIONS
- Katy Hudson: Original Album on YouTube | Early Career Deep Dive
- Jars of Clay: Spotify | Apple Music | Soccer Moses
- Crowder: Spotify | Apple Music | Relevant Article
- Nichole Nordeman: Spotify | Apple Music
- Jump5: Spotify | Apple Music | 20th Anniversary Video
- Mark Schultz: Spotify | Apple Music
- Skillet: Spotify | Apple Music | Cooper Stuff Podcast
- Point of Grace: Spotify | Apple Music
- Stacie Orrico: Spotify | Apple Music
- Vicky Beeching: Website
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Pop Culture Theology
In this episode, Erin and Evan explore the surprising ways pop culture can shape our faith for the better or worse. From Broadway musicals and Disney movies to Mumford & Sons, The Good Place, and more, they …
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In this episode, Erin and Evan explore the surprising ways pop culture can shape our faith for the better or worse. From Broadway musicals and Disney movies to Mumford & Sons, The Good Place, and more, they share their own formative moments, react to listener stories, and celebrate the unexpected places where theology shows up in everyday culture.
MENTIONS
- Sacred Cinema Bundles: The Faith Adjacent Shop
- What was that about Marcus Mumford’s parents? Learn more here
- Relevant Past Episodes: Sacred Cinema: Wake Up Dead Man | The Faith Adjacency of Godspell
- Relevant Episode Bundles Referenced in this Episode: Broadway Bundle #1 | Sacred Cinema: The Cinematic Epics
- Mumford and Sons: Spotify | AppleMusic
- Hamilton: Here’s Erin’s Hamilton Essay
- Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride: Ride-Thru Video | Demonology of Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride
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Favored or Forsaken: Airplane Evangelism, Problematic VBS Skits, and Creative Side Hustles
This week on Favored or Forsaken, join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we discuss sharing the gospel on an airplane, a VBS that went awry, and the latest book providing scriptural evidence that Trump is set apart by …
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This week on Favored or Forsaken, join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we discuss sharing the gospel on an airplane, a VBS that went awry, and the latest book providing scriptural evidence that Trump is set apart by God. You’ll also hear about the worst places to share the gospel, our weird experiences with Vacation Bible School, and so much more!
MENTIONS
- The Most Beautiful Fish: Rainbow Parrot Fish
- Worst Place to Share the Gospel? Learn more here
- VBS Goes Awry: Proceed with Caution
- Book Rec: God’s Big Picture Bible Storybook by NT Wright
- Relevant Past Episodes: The NOs of VBS | The Spicy NOs of VBS
- Fake Scriptural Evidence Book: Amazon | Instagram
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Sacred Cinema: A Great Awakening
This week, Erin and Evan discuss A Great Awakening, the Sight & Sound Films drama about George Whitefield and the First Great Awakening. They unpack the film's theology, Benjamin Franklin's surprising role in …
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This week, Erin and Evan discuss A Great Awakening, the Sight & Sound Films drama about George Whitefield and the First Great Awakening. They unpack the film's theology, Benjamin Franklin's surprising role in the story, and George Whitefield's complicated legacy, while offering a few gentle rebukes and, of course, creating youth group sermon illustrations based on the film.
MENTIONS
- Want to watch A Great Awakening? Rent on Amazon Prime
- Deep Dive: Rotten Tomatoes | IMDb
- Sight and Sound: Rent films here
- Great Awakening: Learn more here
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Sacred Cinema: Toy Story
In honor of Toy Story 5, Erin and Evan are going back to where it all started to give the original Toy Story the Faith Adjacent treatment! You’ll hear favored and forsaken moments, life verses for the movie …
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In honor of Toy Story 5, Erin and Evan are going back to where it all started to give the original Toy Story the Faith Adjacent treatment! You’ll hear favored and forsaken moments, life verses for the movie, who we would cast in the live action version, and so much more! Is Toy Story just Biblical fan fiction of Peter and Paul? Are Sid’s toys experiencing a trauma response that renders them unable to speak? You’ll have to listen to find out!
MENTIONS
- Want more Disney content? Check out our Disney and the Divine episode bundles
- Fourth of July Merch: Order by June 18th
- Toy Story: Watch on Disney+ | IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes
- Italian Brain Rot: Skibidi Toilet
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Favored or Forsaken: Wife School, The Pope on AI, and Cory Asbury
This week on Favored or Forsaken, join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we discuss Wife School, the Pope’s thoughts on AI, and Cory Asbury’s recent typo controversy. We evaluate all three the only way we know how: by …
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This week on Favored or Forsaken, join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we discuss Wife School, the Pope’s thoughts on AI, and Cory Asbury’s recent typo controversy. We evaluate all three the only way we know how: by asking whether they're good for the Christians or bad for the Christians.
MENTIONS
- All the Faith Adjacent Merch and Episode Bundles: Shop here
- Wife School? Here’s the article from The Guardian | Wife School Website
- Helpful Wife School Substacks: I Went to Wife School So You Don’t Have To | Frigid Sex & Silence: A Review of Duggar-Endorsed Wife School
- The Pope Condemns AI: Here’s the Encyclical | Here’s the NY Times article
- AI Deep Dive Podcast: Jon Stewart episode with Geoffrey Hinton
- Evan’s AI Resource: FaithTech
- Cory Asbury Song Typo: Here’s the reel
The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.
Erin Moon: I’ve Got Questions | Substack | Instagram | Website
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Jamie Golden: Instagram | The Popcast with Knox and Jamie
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The Faith Adjacency of Touched by an Angel
Erin and Evan are deep-diving the pilot episode of Touched by an Angel, the wildly earnest 90s drama where angels roam barefoot through the desert, deliver emotional monologues, and occasionally make cars …
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Erin and Evan are deep-diving the pilot episode of Touched by an Angel, the wildly earnest 90s drama where angels roam barefoot through the desert, deliver emotional monologues, and occasionally make cars disappear. Along the way, we’ll unpack the show’s surprisingly massive cultural impact, the theology of guardian angels, and discuss whether a youth pastor could draw a Wednesday-night sermon from this series.
MENTIONS
- Touched by an Angel: Watch on Netflix
- Relevant Angel Content: SWDGISS: Angels | Angel Snake Draft
- Deep Dives: IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes | Wikipedia
- Guardian Angels? Michael Heiser | Father Mike
- Plus One: Deep Dive here
- Fourth of July Merch: Shop here
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The NOs of Church in the Summer
This week, Erin and Evan are diving into the chaos, confusion, and unforgettable drama of church summers in The NOs of Church in the Summer. From wild youth group moments and camp dress code policing to mission …
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This week, Erin and Evan are diving into the chaos, confusion, and unforgettable drama of church summers in The NOs of Church in the Summer. From wild youth group moments and camp dress code policing to mission trip etiquette disasters, listeners sent in some of the funniest and most unhinged church camp memories imaginable. If you survived VBS, youth camp, or a “life-changing” mission trip, this episode is for you.
MENTIONS
- Want the spicy content? Listen on Patreon
- Relevant Past Episodes: The NOs of VBS | The NOs of Youth Camps | The NOs of Mission Trips
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Office Hours: Christianity Today, Russell Brand’s New Book, and Potluck Etiquette
In this week’s Office Hours episode, Erin, Jamie, and Knox tackle your questions about Christianity Today, Knox’s writing process for Sunday Night Lights, and whether cigar-and-whiskey Bible studies are genuine …
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In this week’s Office Hours episode, Erin, Jamie, and Knox tackle your questions about Christianity Today, Knox’s writing process for Sunday Night Lights, and whether cigar-and-whiskey Bible studies are genuine community or just Christian guys being guys. Plus you’ll get rapid fire discussions on Taco Bell at potlucks, Russell Brand’s new book, and what animal symbols would represent each member of the Faith Adjacent crew.
MENTIONS
- Want the spicy content? Listen on Patreon
- BIlly Graham Deep Dive: Listen to our episode on him
- Knox’s Writings: Subscribe to Binge Thinking | Sunday Night Lights on Apple Podcasts | Sunday Night Lights on Spotify
- Holy Smokes Ministry: Learn more here
The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.
Erin Moon: I’ve Got Questions | Substack | Instagram | Website
Evan Dodson: Instagram | TikTok | Substack
Jamie Golden: Instagram | The Popcast with Knox and Jamie
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Favored or Forsaken: Baylor, Newsboys, and Nick Jonas
It’s time for our monthly Favored or Forsaken episode! Join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we discuss Baylor’s current clash with the Baptists, Nick Jonas’s latest musical endeavor, and the massive lawsuit from the …
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It’s time for our monthly Favored or Forsaken episode! Join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we discuss Baylor’s current clash with the Baptists, Nick Jonas’s latest musical endeavor, and the massive lawsuit from the Newsboys. Along the way, we unpack our complicated history with charity orgs and dream up the ultimate pop and CCM collaborations.
MENTIONS
- Want the spicy content? Listen on Patreon
- Baylor vs. The Baptists: Learn more here
- Professor Watchlist? Here’s the Wikipedia (because the website is still down)
- Newsboys Lawsuit: Read all about it here
- Nick Jonas and Brandon Lake: Hope (Remix) | The Author
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Erin Moon: I’ve Got Questions | Substack | Instagram | Website
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Jamie Golden: Instagram | The Popcast with Knox and Jamie
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Who the Hell are the Gideons?
What’s the deal with the Bibles in all the hotel rooms? In this episode, Erin and Evan are deep-diving the Gideons! You’ll learn about the traveling salesman roots of the organization, where the name comes from …
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What’s the deal with the Bibles in all the hotel rooms? In this episode, Erin and Evan are deep-diving the Gideons! You’ll learn about the traveling salesman roots of the organization, where the name comes from (kind of), and, of course, the controversies! Do they do more than just mysteriously place Bibles, and what’s been the impact of the organization? You’ll have to listen to find out!
MENTIONS
- Want more Broadway in your life? Check out the Broadway Bundle at The Faith Adjacent Shop
- The Gideons Deep Dive: Website | Wikipedia | 2025 Annual Report
- Want to know more about Gideon? Listen to Season 14, Episode 3: Gideon
The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.
I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Order Here | Guided Journal
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The Global South Church with Father Joash P. Thomas
In this very special episode, Erin sits down with Fr. Joash P. Thomas, a public theologian and author of The Justice of Jesus. They explore the intersections of faith, justice, and cultural perspectives as Fr …
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In this very special episode, Erin sits down with Fr. Joash P. Thomas, a public theologian and author of The Justice of Jesus. They explore the intersections of faith, justice, and cultural perspectives as Fr. Joash shares how his experiences navigating different cultural contexts inform his theological insights and advocacy for justice in the church.
MENTIONS
- Father Joash P Thomas: The Justice of Jesus | Instagram | Website | Substack | St. Stephen’s University
- Masala Chai: Wagh Bakri | Tata Tea
- Can you tell me more about the Global Church? Here’s some info from Pew Research
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Instagram Heresy 2: Motherhood, Kristin Stewart, and The Hulk
It’s time for another installment of Instagram Heresy! Join Erin and Evan as they unpack listener-submitted memes, reels, and posts. Along the way, they develop a full theology of memes, debate whether Mary …
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It’s time for another installment of Instagram Heresy! Join Erin and Evan as they unpack listener-submitted memes, reels, and posts. Along the way, they develop a full theology of memes, debate whether Mary deserved feedback on Jesus’s sleeping habits, and explore what Kristen Stewart can teach us about the Armor of God. By the end, you’ll be fully equipped to handle that one relative who’s a little too trigger-happy with the repost button.
MENTIONS
- Looking for the memes? Find them here
- Sugie_Addict: Here’s the Easter Reel
- Questionable Communion: Breastfeeding TikTok
- This Week on Patreon: Spicy Instagram Heresy 2
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Favored or Forsaken: Women Shaping the Church, The Manosphere, and Post-Easter Roundup
It’s time for our monthly Favored or Forsaken! Join Erin, Evan, and Evan as we discuss awesome women who are shaping the church, what’s going on with the Manosphere, and recent happenings post-Easter. Is this …
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It’s time for our monthly Favored or Forsaken! Join Erin, Evan, and Evan as we discuss awesome women who are shaping the church, what’s going on with the Manosphere, and recent happenings post-Easter. Is this our most uplifting Favored or Forsaken ever? You’ll have to listen to find out!
MENTIONS
- This Week on Patreon: Spicy April Favored or Forsaken
- Awesome Ladies: Sojourner’s List of 10 Christian Women Shaping the Church
- Weird Chickens? Learn more about Jen Hamilton | Silkie Chickens | Chicken Diapers
- Evan’s List Additions: Bethny Ricks | Ruth Haley Barton | Gemma Ryan | Faith Eury Cho | Bethany Allen
- Manosphere? Here’s the article | RUMbLE
- Mobile Billboard: Deep-Dive | Get your own
- Falling Jesus? Here’s one video | And here’s another
- Beautiful Things: Here’s the Benson Boone church
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Passed Over Snake Draft
In honor of Passover, we’re holding a Passed Over Snake Draft. Join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we discuss biblical concepts or faith themes that have been ignored or overlooked. We’ll look at passed-over Marys in …
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In honor of Passover, we’re holding a Passed Over Snake Draft. Join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we discuss biblical concepts or faith themes that have been ignored or overlooked. We’ll look at passed-over Marys in the Bible, entire groups of people that the church has ignored, and times that God passed over people for us. Which Disney theme park passed over the opportunity for a Genesis-inspired entry, and what are the elements of Church past that Erin would like to return to? You’ll have to listen to find out!
MENTIONS
- This Week on Patreon: Sacred Cinema: The Faithful
- Passover Deep Dive: Learn more here
- You probably want to listen to this now: The Prince of Egypt Soundtrack
- Bible Passages Referenced: Acts 1:24-26 | Psalm 5 | Mark 1:35
- Justice for Judas (per Erin): Listen to Heretic Hoedown: Judas
- Make your own Bible Cover: Join Evan’s Substack
- Chronotype: Find your sleep animal here
- What was that about night owls? Here’s the study from Imperial College London
- Genesis and Disney? See the concept art here
- Rich Mullins: Listen on Spotify | Listen on Apple Music
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