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 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 | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 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 | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 AdjacentFaith Adjacent Merch: Shop HereShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacentFollow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 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 | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join a hilarious holiday gathering where biblical characters are awarded quirky superlatives! From the prophet who would go overboard with Elf on the Shelf to debates about whether 'Die Hard' qualifies as a Christmas movie, the banter is entertaining. The hosts share delightful holiday traditions and personal anecdotes, highlighting the fun and chaos of festive celebrations. Plus, they reflect on how ancient narratives resonate with modern holiday experiences, creating a joyful blend of faith and cheer!

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 AdjacentFaith Adjacent Merch: Shop HereShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacentFollow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 AdjacentFaith Adjacent Merch: Shop HereShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacentFollow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 AdjacentFaith Adjacent Merch: Shop HereShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacentFollow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 AdjacentFaith Adjacent Merch: Shop HereShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacentFollow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 AdjacentFaith Adjacent Merch: Shop HereShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacentFollow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices