Shaun Newman Podcast

It’s time for another Favored or Forsaken! Join Knox, Jamie, and Evan as we discuss whether or not God cares about sports, a-listers in faith-based movies, and recent innovations within faith-adjacent products. You’ll also hear what is favored for each of us right now! Can Christians revolutionize the overall sports experience, and what does a roll of toilet paper have to do with Psalm 18:2? You’ll have to listen to find out! NOTE: This episode gets a little spicy towards the end, so you’re probably not going to want to listen to this with little ears around. You can listen to the un-bleeped version on our Doctoral Tier on Patreon. MENTIONS Want ALL the Classic episodes? Pursue your Doctorate with The Faith Adjacent Seminary Book Info: Order I’ve Got Questions | See Erin in Real Life  Jalen Hurts Squats: See it here God’s Action Hero: Here’s the Mark Wahlberg article  The Official Bible Band: Website | Instagram Post The Bible Clock: Pre-order here   ESV Bible: Dyslexia-Friendly Edition: Learn more here | Get the Bible on Amazon Knox’s Favored: The Life of Herod the Great by Zora Neale Hurston and Deborah Plant Jamie’s Favored: How Far to the Promised Land by Esau McCaulley  Evan’s Favored: Streetlights Bible | Find them on Spotify    The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.  I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Pre-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 | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dive into the quirky world of Christian books and their odd fascinations, like the charming allure of Amish romance. Explore the controversies around ghostwriting and the ethics of bestseller lists. The hosts unravel their obsession with a single French braid while critiquing contemporary Christian literature. Personal stories and reflections blend with a discussion on safe technology for kids, and the complex tapestry of authorship and representation in the genre is humorously tackled. It's a delightful mashup of faith, fiction, and fun!

In celebration of Erin’s upcoming book I’ve Got Questions, we’re answering your questions about wrestling with God! You’ll hear Erin, Jamie, and Evan explore questions about “quiet time,” disagreeing while maintaining relationships, knowing when or if to go back to church, and so much more! What does Disney vacation planning have to do with the health of a small group, and are we in favor of blood oaths? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS Book Info: Pre-Order I’ve Got Questions | Get your pre-order bonuses | See Erin in Real Life  Want the BTS of I’ve Got Questions? Listen with a 7-day free trial Finding a Faith Community: Listen on the Doctoral Tier on Patreon Can you tell me more about creeds? Listen to this SWDGISS episode   The Anti-Social Century: Read the article here | Listen to the podcast   What was that about church attendance? Empty Pews are an American Public Health Crisis Imaginative Prayer: Faith Adjacent Toolkit: Prayer | Seeing is Believing by Gregory Boyd The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.  I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Pre-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 | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s time for another favored or forsaken! Join Jamie, Erin, and Evan as we talk about what it looks like to change your mind on very public issues, whether New Year’s resolutions need to be faith related, and controversy surrounding President Carter’s death. You’ll also hear what is favored for each of us right now! MENTIONS Richard B. Hays: Learn more here | The Widening of God’s Mercy  New Year’s Resolutions: Are they in or out?  President Carter: Jimmy Carter at the Judgement Seat Evan’s Favored of the Month: Culture Care by Makoto Fujimura Erin’s Favored of the Month: God, Sex, and Rich People by Mattie Jo Cowsert Jamie’s Favored of the Month: Aflame by Pico Iyer  Spicy Favored or Forsaken: Listen with a 7-day Free Trial   The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.  I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Pre-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 | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We invite you to step into our office as we answer your questions! Join Knox, Jamie, and Erin as we discuss things like Paul’s writing is better than the words of Jesus, what to do when your small group is too big, and what’s the whole deal with the Apostles’ Creed. What does the Fast and the Furious franchise have to do with the New Testament, and what do we do with seemingly conflicting stories in the Bible? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS Relevant Past Episodes: The Paul Season | SWDGISS: Paul’s Letters with N.T. Wright | SWDGISS: Creeds | SWDGISS: How We God the Bible Jesus vs. Paul: Read the Article by Scot McKnight Bible Passages Referenced: Exodus 20:12 | Matthew 26:6-13 | Luke 7:36-50 | Mark 14 | John 12 Looking for a church? Check out our Finding a Faith Community Resource  See Erin in Real Life: Here’s the book tour info  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

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!