Faith Adjacent

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.MENTIONSDr. 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 EventWant the spicy questions? Listen on PatreonThe Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.  Erin Moon: I’ve Got Questions | Substack | Instagram | WebsiteEvan Dodson: Instagram | TikTok | SubstackJamie Golden: Instagram | The Popcast with Knox and JamieSubscribe 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.

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.  MENTIONSRelevant Bible Passage: Esther 1:1-22 The Esther Season: Listen on Patreon (Included with a Doctoral Membership) | Purchase at The Faith Adjacent Shop  The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.  Erin Moon: I’ve Got Questions | Substack | Instagram | WebsiteEvan Dodson: Instagram | TikTok | SubstackJamie Golden: Instagram | The Popcast with Knox and JamieSubscribe 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.

Evan Dodson, a writer and faith commentator known for sharp cultural humor, joins a lively conversation about an AI-generated Singing Bible and whether sea shanties could make Scripture more engaging. They debate public prayer platforms for convicted sex offenders, forgiveness without replatforming, and the wild future of immersive youth-group movies featuring water guns, fire, and 4D effects.

Evan Dodson, a cultural commentator exploring faith and pop culture with humor, joins a lively deep dive into the 2004 satire Saved! They revisit its Christian-school time capsule, Mandy Moore’s unforgettable mean girl, sharp one-liners, and its portrayal of conversion therapy and hypocrisy. They also imagine an Angel Studios remake and ask whether the film still holds up.

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! MENTIONSFrom the Archive: The Favored or Forsaken Episode Bundle Want even more denomination content? Listen to the spicy version on PatreonNon-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 CultWorldwide Denominations: Info from Pew Research The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.  Erin Moon: I’ve Got Questions | Substack | Instagram | WebsiteEvan Dodson: Instagram | TikTok | SubstackJamie Golden: Instagram | The Popcast with Knox and JamieSubscribe 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.

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! MENTIONSFrom the Archive: The Favored or Forsaken Episode Bundle Museum of the Bible: Listen to Faith Adjacent Visits the Dead Sea ScrollsRachel Hollis: Website | InstagramUnrelatable? Watch the video hereVisual Reference: Cez Darke The Age of Disclosure: Watch on Amazon PrimeMissionary to Aliens: Read The Book of Strange New Things by Michael FaberThe Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.  Knox McCoy: Books | Substack | InstagramEvan Dodson: Instagram | TikTok | SubstackJamie Golden: Instagram | The Popcast with Knox and JamieSubscribe 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.

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.MENTIONSWant 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 GamesThe Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.  Knox McCoy: Books | Substack | InstagramEvan Dodson: Instagram | TikTok | SubstackJamie Golden: Instagram | The Popcast with Knox and JamieSubscribe 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.

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! MENTIONSWant to watch the Fellowship Hall? Watch with a 7-day free trialEvan’s Substack: Check it out hereAgape Energy: Order your own hereRelevant Past Episode: November Seminary Favored or ForsakenEvan’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 GaddiniJamie’s Books: We Mend With Gold by Kristin LeeRevelation Resources: Reading Revelation Responsibly by Michael Gorman | Revelation for Everyone by NT WrightAnti-Christian Nationalism Merch: Shop hereThe Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.  Erin Moon:  I’ve Got Questions | Substack | Instagram | WebsiteEvan Dodson: Instagram | TikTok | SubstackJamie Golden: Instagram | The Popcast with Knox and JamieSubscribe 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.

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. As a company, we will make a donation in memory of Erin’s mom, Gwen Hicks, to the foster-care nonprofit she founded, Amarillo Angels. If you would like to join us in honoring her remarkable legacy, head to AmarilloAngels.org to donate in memory of Gwen Hicks with (Faith Adjacent) in parentheses.MENTIONSWhat Would Jesus Design? Here’s the Architectural Digest ArticleShould more pastors run for office? Here’s the articleJames A. Garfield: Wikipedia | Death By Lightning Ted Lasso: Watch on AppleTVThe Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.  Knox McCoy: Books | Substack | InstagramEvan Dodson: Instagram | TikTok | SubstackJamie Golden: Instagram | The Popcast with Knox and JamieSubscribe 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.

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.MENTIONSThe Spicy NOs of Mission Trips: Listen on PatreonRelevant Past Episodes: Best Saints in Show | The Global Church with Father Joash P. ThomasBBC Documentary: Watch Something Beautiful for GodMother Teresa’s Private Writings: Read Come Be My LightMother Teresa and Me: Read the Christopher Hitchens Vanity Fair ArticlePrincess Diana and Mother Teresa: Read more about that thereWhat was that about Lebanon? Learn about the ceasefire here The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.  Erin Moon: I’ve Got Questions | Substack | Instagram | WebsiteEvan Dodson: Instagram | TikTok | SubstackSubscribe 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.