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It’s time for our first Favored or Forsaken of 2026! Join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we discuss Philip Yancey, plagiarizing sermons, and deer jerky ministry! You’ll hear about relevant insights from Casting Crowns songs, we discuss whether or not a sermon is even important to the Sunday gathering, and we present super specific ministries we would like to bring into the world. MENTIONS​Philip Yancey: Here’s the Christianity Today article | Parkinson’s Article Research Corner: Why More Marriages End When Wives Become IllIs sermon plagiarization ok? Here’s the article | Stealing Sundays on YouTubeDeer Jerky Ministry: Here’s the article | Boone Brothers Book Recommendation: The Serviceberry by Robin Wall KimmererThe Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.  I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Order Here | Guided Journal 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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re starting off the year with our 2026 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 the trends in Christianity for 2026, and what will Christian nationalists attack this year? You’ll have to listen to find out!MENTIONS​Start your year off with a Doctorate: Join The Faith Adjacent Seminary Accountability Corner: Listen to our 2025 PropheciesRelevant Past Episodes: October Favored or Forsaken What was that about churches closing? Here’s the article from Boston University  John Van Deusen: Listen on Spotify | Listen on AppleMusic Eastern Orthodoxy? Listen to our Patreon June Favored or Forsaken | Here’s the APNews ArticlePsalty Deep-Dive: Website | YoutubePrep for Jump5’s Comeback: Listen on Spotify | Listen on Apple Music | Watch the DocThe Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.  I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Order Here | Guided Journal 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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join the hosts on a fascinating field trip to the Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit. They share their surprise at seeing fragmentary scrolls instead of whole ones and praise the museum's neutral, historical presentation. An influencer's eye-opening experience with textual variations adds drama, while discussions about provenance and market challenges keep the conversation lively. Expect laughs as Evan reveals his quirky purchase—'The Dead Sea Squirrels'—and the group recounts amusing anecdotes from their visit. It's a must-listen for history enthusiasts!

For our final main feed episode of 2025, we’re talking about our NOs of Christmas! Join Jamie, Erin, and Evan as we discuss listener stories about communion farts, sexy Christmas carols, and live manger scenes gone awry. Should we hold birthday parties for Jesus, and what constitutes a bad versus good case of diarrhea? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS​Get 50% off your first month of The Faith Adjacent Seminary (for first time subscribers): Go here and enter code DIARRHEADONKEYPeak Blanket: Chenille Waffle Sherpa Back Throw from Pottery Barn (Note from Evan: Seems like the exact blanket I was talking about was retired, but this feels close)Healing Farts? Learn more here Laughter is the Best Medicine: Listen to Amy Poehler and Julia Louis-Dreyfus The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.  I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Order Here | Guided Journal 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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As 2025 comes to a close, we thought we would pick our most favored and most forsaken topics of the year! Join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we discuss things like Christian pushback against ICE, the closing of Joann Fabric and Crafts, Pope Leo XIV, and so much more! You’ll also hear what is favored for each of us right now! MENTIONS​Give the gift of The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Here’s the link | Here are the Diplomas Erin’s Topic Redo: Christian Pushback Against ICEPassing Hall of Fame: ToureShow on TikTokRelevant Past Episode: September Favored or ForsakenPope Leo on AI: Read more here Private Equity: Learn about the demise of JoannFaith Adjacent Holiday Playlists: FA Christmas Pondering | FA Christmas PartyEvan’s Favored: Modern Genre Theory by Andrew JuddErin’s Favored: Rev. Blair on Instagram Jamie’s Favored: Christmas Songs by Penny & Sparrow | Joyful, Joyful CeCe Winans |  Simply Christmas and The Christmas Album by Leslie Odom, Jr. | A Charlie Brown Christmas The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.  I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Order Here | Guided Journal Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith AdjacentFaith Adjacent Merch: Shop HereShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacentSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this very special episode, Erin and Evan are joined by rare two-time guest Beth Allison Barr! Listen along as we discuss her latest book, Becoming the Pastor’s Wife, and ask her questions about things like church shopping, whether or not to stay in a Southern Baptist Church, and so much more! Who are some of Beth’s favorite women in medieval history, and is A Knight’s Tale an accurate representation of medieval life? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS​Give the gift of The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Here’s the link | Here are the Diplomas Beth Allison Barr: Website | Instagram | The Making of Biblical Womanhood | Becoming the Pastor’s Wife | SubstackA Knight’s Tale: Watch on Disney+Medieval Nerds: Gender and Authority in the Late Medieval Church by Ian ForrestWhat was that about Sarah Bessey? Read The Christian Bookstore RejectsWomen at Work: Economica by Victoria Bateman The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.  I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Order Here | Guided Journal 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 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 replacing The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with the Faith Adjacent Thanksgiving Parade! Join Jamie, Erin, and Evan as we share our own pics for Biblical-themed parade floats, balloons, commentators, and more! MENTIONS​Give the gift of The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Here’s the link | Here are the Diplomas Bundle Sale! Get 25% off all our episode bundles! End Times Square? Listen to our Jesus End-of-Summer Road Trip episode Avalon Deep Dive: Listen on Spotify | Listen on Apple Music Barney Balloon: Watch hereThe Joshies: Listen to The Faith Adjacent Oscars with Andy Judd Best Saints in Show: Listen here The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.  I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Order Here | Guided Journal 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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s time for our monthly Favored or Forsaken episode! Join Jamie, Erin, and Evan as we discuss woke nuns, a TikTok social experiment, and the recent influx of little Jesuses appearing all over cities. You’ll also hear what is favored for each of us right now! MENTIONS​Give the gift of The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Here’s the link | Here are the Diplomas Woke Nuns: Nuns Return Land to Native American TribeTikTok Baby Formula Test: Here’s Nikolie Monroe’s AccountTiny Jesuses? Here’s the instagram post Evan’s Favored: As Long As I Am in the Tent of This Body I Will Make a Joyful Noise Pt 1. by John Van DeusenErin’s Favored: Knock at the Sky by Liz Charlotte GrantJamie’s Favored: Beard: A Memoir of a Marriage by Kelly Foster LundquistThe Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.  I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Order Here | Guided Journal 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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Get your worship flags ready and warm up that hot tub because we’re talking about weird ministries! Join Erin and Evan as we discuss listener comments about unorthodox church ministries such as puppet and cookie ministries. What is the deal with Erin’s childhood orange ministry, and what does swallowing a live goldfish have to do with spreading the Gospel? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS​We can all use a little weird: Get Weird by CJ Casciotta | Listen to the Faith Adjacent Book ClubPuppet Ministry: Here are all the resources you need Worship Flag Tutorial: Learn more hereProverbs 31 Deep-Dive: Listen to Favored or Forsaken: Proverbs 31 Women  The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.  I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Order Here | Guided Journal 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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today’s latest Stuff We Didn’t Get in Sunday School, we’re unpacking Biblical Inerrancy! Join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we discuss the history behind the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy, some alternatives to digging your heels in on this concept, and why people tend to use inerrancy as a litmus test for salvation. What is meant by Jesus being the Word of God, and what do foreskins have to do with any of this? You’ll have to listen to find out!  MENTIONS​The Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy: Read it here | Defending Inerrancy Relevant Bible Passages: John 1 | 2 Timothy 3:16-17Relevant Past Episode: SWDGISS: How We Got the BibleNerdy Deep Dive: Textual Criticism with Dr. WidderAdditional Resources: The Making of Biblical Womanhood by Beth Allison Barr | Five Views on Biblical Inerrancy | Modern Genre Theory by Andrew Judd The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.  I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Order Here | Guided Journal 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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.