

Faith Adjacent
The Popcast Media Group
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.
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Jul 24, 2025 • 59min
Chip and Joanna Gaines, Controversial Women's Conferences, and Is Pixar's Elio Teaching our Kids to Summon Demons?
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! MENTIONSWant 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 SeaThe 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.

Jul 17, 2025 • 51min
Biblical Poetry with David Gate
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! MENTIONSThe 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.

Jul 10, 2025 • 1h 3min
Spicy Christian Scandals
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.

Jul 3, 2025 • 1h 2min
The Faith Adjacency of Captain America: The First Avenger
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.

Jun 26, 2025 • 27min
June Office Hours and Recent Happenings at The Faith Adjacent Seminary
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
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Jun 19, 2025 • 1h 7min
The Faith Adjacency of Juneteenth with Robert Callahan, II
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
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Jun 12, 2025 • 1h 8min
Favored or Forsaken: Civil Disobedience, Fourth Wing, and Animated Jesus
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
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Jun 5, 2025 • 39min
The NOs of VBS
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
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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
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May 29, 2025 • 31min
SWDGISS: Angels and Recent Happenings at The Faith Adjacent Seminary
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
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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
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May 22, 2025 • 50min
Biblical Leader Mount Rushmore with Bethny Ricks
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
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