
Faith Adjacent
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.
Latest episodes

Jun 26, 2025 • 32min
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
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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 12min
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 9min
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 • 44min
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
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
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May 29, 2025 • 36min
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
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
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May 22, 2025 • 55min
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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May 15, 2025 • 1h 4min
Christian Nashville-ism, Eradicating Anti-Christian Bias, and Church Voting Rights
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
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I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Order Here | See Erin in Real Life at a Book Stop
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May 8, 2025 • 1h 13min
Sacred Cinema: Conclave
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
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I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Order Here | See Erin in Real Life at a Book Stop
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May 1, 2025 • 1h 1min
Papal Dinner party
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
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Apr 24, 2025 • 34min
The NOs of DNow and Recent Happenings at The Faith Adjacent Seminary
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
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Empathy Merch: Check it out here
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