

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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Jan 5, 2023 • 1h 1min
I Kid You Not: Creation
Welcome to our BRAND NEW episode series here at The Bible Binge called I Kid You Not: Growing a Child’s Faith When You’re a Grown-Up Without All the Answers. In this debut episode, Erin and Meredith are talking all about Genesis 1 and the story of creation. After listening to the best Bible story summary ever, you’ll hear them break down the story for different age groups and explore questions from actual kids. What do Moana and Hercules have to do with the creation narrative, and how do we answer questions that have no answer? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS
Wait, what is this? Listen to the I Kid You Not Primer here
Meet Meredith Anne Miller: Instagram | Website | Ask Away Podcast
Where are we in the Bible? Genesis 1
Deep Dive: The Very Good Gospel by Lisa Sharon Harper
Help me be a Bible Scholar: Bible Gateway Plus
Aren’t we all Dinosaur-obsessed? Listen to SWDGISS: Dinosaurs
Can’t get enough of us? Sign up for the I Kid You Not Newsletter
LIL’FAVOREDS
Erin - The Daily Question Conversation Cards from Ink & Willow | Ink & Willow on Instagram
Meredith - Rookie Mistakes by Kelly Bandas
I KID YOU NOT HOTLINEAre you stumped by kid theology questions? Are you nervous about putting a kid in your life through the same religious trauma you went through, just repackaged? Send your question (or your kid’s questions) to our I Kid You Not hotline. Our next episode will be about the Adam and Eve of it all of the creation story found in Genesis 3, so feel free to read that story to your kiddos, let them ask questions, and call or text us at 205-502-2863.BONUS CONTENT Over at The Bible Binge Seminary, you can hear a VERY special bonus episode all about the NOs of Church Talk! You can get access to this and SO MUCH MORE including Mini-Favored or Forsaken episodes, monthly Fellowship Hall gatherings, and Open House episodes for just $5 a month. Join here!THE POPCASTCheck out our other podcast: The Popcast with Knox and Jamie. It's a weekly show about pop culture where we educate on the things that entertain, but don't matter. Here is our suggested Popcast starter playlist.Subscribe to our Newsletter: I Kid You Not NewsletterGet The Bible Binge Merch: Shop hereShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcastFollow The Bible Binge on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook
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Dec 15, 2022 • 34min
Favored or Forsaken: The NOs of Church at Christmas
In this festive Favored or Forsaken episode, Knox, Jamie, and Erin are talking about the NOs of Church at Christmas. You’ll hear listener stories about things like flying violinists, sermons from beyond the grave, stripping angels, and MUCH more. We’ll explore important topics like whether or not Christmas Day should be on a Sunday and if Christmas is better than Easter. Which Christmas songs need to go and DID Mary actually know? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS
Stay Updated: Sign up for The Bible Binge Bulletin
Straight Outta Bethlehem: Watch the 2018 Version Here (go to 19:30 for the greatest delight of the Christmas season) | Watch the 2019 Version with More Modern Costumes (and go to 26:00 for Disco Gloria)
Movies Mentioned: Four Christmases
Can you tell me more about communion? Listen to SWDGISS: Communion
Blood on the Ground: Listen to Labor of Love
Upside-Down Drumming? Watch here
Church Christmas Fails: Be thankful that (hopefully) none of these are your church
BIBLE BINGE SEMINARYOur Patreon supporters can access our Mini Favored or Forsaken episodes, Open House episodes, monthly Fellowship Hall gatherings, and more! Become a partner.THE POPCASTCheck out our other podcast: The Popcast with Knox and Jamie. It's a weekly show about pop culture where we educate on the things that entertain, but don't matter. Here is our suggested Popcast starter playlist.Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Bible Binge Bulletin Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcastFollow The Bible Binge on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook
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Dec 1, 2022 • 1h 11min
SWDGISS: How We Read the Bible
The Bible Binge hosts Jamie and Erin are joined by Pastor Trey Ferguson as they discuss HOW we read the Bible. They explore topics like inerrancy, understanding different approaches to scripture, viewing the Bible as a library, and responsible reading. They also delve into the portrayal of God in the Old and New Testaments. A thought-provoking conversation that challenges traditional interpretations and emphasizes the importance of reading authentically and in community.

Nov 17, 2022 • 1h 3min
Joshua
In this latest episode, Knox and Jamie along with Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon are talking all about Joshua (or Moses 2: Electric Boogaloo). Throughout this episode you’ll hear deep dives on the history surrounding this famous story, lots of talk about mass circumcisions, and even more talk about rams horns. Come for the practical application of the story, but stay for the section in which Knox and Jamie practice their battle cries. MENTIONS
Main Biblical Text for the Episode: Joshua 5:13-15, 6:1-27
Casting: Tim Cook
What was that about Josh? Listen to The Temptation of Christ
Throwback: The Prince of Egypt
Other episodes references: Rahab| Moses
Tell me more about the Sea People: Learn here
Seriously, we HIGHLY recommend this: The Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible
Extra Credit: How to Read the Jewish Bible by Marc Brettler
Even More Resources: Check out Robert Alter
Save-the-Date: Join us on Thursday, December 15 as we discuss The Preacher’s Wife over at The Bible Binge Seminary
BONUS CONTENTIn the most recent Mini-Favored or Forsaken, Erin and Terrance discuss chat about a church that handled something well and Phil Collins as Baby Jesus. You can listen to this conversation and so much for for just $5 a month over at The Bible Binge Seminary. GENTLE REBUKEOur resident Bible scholar Erin Moon offers a gentle rebuke at the end of most episodes. Erin is a Bible study editor and Senior Creative/Producer of The Popcast Media Group from Birmingham. Find her on Instagram.THE POPCASTCheck out our other podcast: The Popcast with Knox and Jamie. It's a weekly show about pop culture where we educate on the things that entertain, but don't matter. Here is our suggested Popcast starter playlist.Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Bible Binge Bulletin Get The Bible Binge Merch: Shop hereShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcastFollow The Bible Binge on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook
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Nov 3, 2022 • 1h 7min
Favored or Forsaken: Paid Christian Content
In this brand new Favored or Forsaken episode, we’re talking about paid Christian content! As creators of paid Christian content, Jamie, Erin, and Evan take a look at the history, biblical references, and the current cultural context to decide if it is good for the Christians or bad for the Christians. Along the way you’ll hear conversations about whether or not the PMG should have its own museum, whether or not we would subscribe to Paul’s substack, and what Steven Furtick’s REAL name is. MENTIONS
Source Material: Instagram post from PreachersNSneakers
Past episode: Listen to our episode with Ben Kirby
Indulgence Corner: What are Indulgences? | Butter Tower
It doesn’t sound interesting but DEFINITELY is: Paul and First Century Letter Writing by E. Randolph Richards
How often can we flip tables? Matthew 21:12-17 | Mark 11 | Luke 19:45-48
Tell me more about temples: Solomon’s Temple | The Second Temple | The Hypothetical Third Temple
Beth Moore is worth everything: Check out her resources here
Helpful Resource: The Upside-Down Kingdom Kingdom by Donald Kraybill
Join us for our Fellowship Hall: Friendsgiving AUA on November 16 at 8 PM CT
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Jamie - Book: Gather and Give by Amy Hannon
Erin - TV: The Chosen
Evan - Music: Future Forever by Jonathan Ogden
THE POPCASTCheck out our other podcast: The Popcast with Knox and Jamie. It's a weekly show about pop culture where we educate on the things that entertain, but don't matter. Here is our suggested Popcast starter playlist.Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Bible Binge Bulletin Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcastFollow The Bible Binge on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook
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Oct 20, 2022 • 58min
Office Hours with Erin and Evan
In this very special episode, Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon is teaming up with Community Manager Evan to present Office Hours, in which they answer listener questions on theology, church, and more! Office Hours is normally a weekly resource on Instagram, but this week we thought we would do an expanded edition. You’ll hear Erin and Evan explore things like tarot cards, excommunication, when to know if it is time to leave a church, and (trigger warning) the Romans Road. All this and more awaits you in our most instagrammable episode yet! MENTIONS
Where do I watch past Office Hours? Check out all nine highlights on Instagram
You mentioned that we could hear similar content on Patreon, right? Yep! Listen to Open House here.
Denomination Deep Dive: Wikipedia is your friend
What was that past episode about the Bible? Listen to SWDGISS: How We God the Bible
Word Study: Beginner Level | Intermediate Level through Bible Hub | Intermediate Level through Bible Gateway | Advanced Level
If you’re also a 13 on the excitement scale: Pre-Save Midnights by Taylor Swift
Wait, what’s a Bible Tract: Use this for research purposes
Evan’s Very Reputable Sources: Catholic Straight Answers | Sage Goddess
Christianity and Tarot: The Contemplative Tarot by Brittany Muller
THE BIBLE BINGE SEMINARYIf you enjoyed this episode, then you will LOVE The Bible Binge Seminary. For just $5 a month you can get access to Mini-Favored or Forsaken episodes, Open House, a monthly Fellowship Hall gathering, and so much more! Join here. GENTLE REBUKEOur resident Bible scholar Erin Moon offers a gentle rebuke at the end of most episodes. Erin is a Bible study editor and Senior Creative/Producer of The Popcast Media Group from Birmingham. Find her on Instagram.THE POPCASTCheck out our other podcast: The Popcast with Knox and Jamie. It's a weekly show about pop culture where we educate on the things that entertain, but don't matter. Here is our suggested Popcast starter playlist.Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Bible Binge Bulletin Get The Bible Binge Merch: Shop hereShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcastFollow The Bible Binge on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook
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Oct 6, 2022 • 50min
SWDGISS: Who is My Neighbor?
Who really IS your neighbor? Shannan Martin is joining Jamie and Erin in this latest Stuff We Didn’t Get in Sunday School episode to answer that question. Shannan will hold your hand as we explore what it looks like to be a good neighbor while also living as a neighbor. Along the way, you’ll hear hostile students Jamie and Erin talk about kitchen fires, money laundering, and murderous neighbors. All this and more awaits you in our most neighborly episode yet! MENTIONS
Shannan Martin: Instagram | Twitter | Website | Start with Hello | The Ministry of Ordinary Places | Falling Free
Scripture Referenced: Galatians 5 | Luke 10 | Jeremiah 29:5-7 | Matthew 5:43
Because we KNOW this is what you want to do next: Watch Won’t You Be My Neighbor on Netflix
Neighbor Horror Stories: Feel better about your own neighbors here
The Bible Binge Seminary Fellowship Hall: Read My Best Friend’s Exorcism by Grady Hendrix | Watch the Movie | Join us on Patreon
Bonus ContentOver at The Bible Binge Seminary, you can hear the rest of our conversation with Shannan! These additional questions and SO MUCH MORE are available for just $5 a month over on Patreon. Join here! THE POPCASTCheck out our other podcast: The Popcast with Knox and Jamie. It's a weekly show about pop culture where we educate on the things that entertain, but don't matter. Here is our suggested Popcast starter playlist.Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Bible Binge BulletinGet The Bible Binge Merch: Shop hereShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcastFollow The Bible Binge on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook
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Sep 22, 2022 • 1h 26min
Abraham, Sarah, and Hagar
We’re all about reconsideration here at The Bible Binge, so in this episode, we are doing a new deep-dive on Abraham, Sarah, and Hagar. Join Knox, Jamie, and Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon as they rethink some of the most iconic figures in the Bible. Along the way, you’ll hear about senior discounts on tampons, what it means to be hot in the Bible, and an exploration of ancient marriage contracts. MENTIONS
Main Biblical Text for the Episode: Genesis 12:1-3, 16:1-16, 18:9-15, and 21:1-21
Casting: Daniel Day-Lewis | Diane Lane | Caillou | Alia Shawkat | Riz Ahmed
Bible Scholar Resource: Cultural Background Study Bible
Previously On: Adam and Eve | Noah | The Tower of Babel
The Bible Binge Solo of Choice: El Shaddai by Amy Grant
Read: Womanist Midrash by Dr. Wilda Gafney
So Much Trauma: The End is Awalys Near by Dan Carlin
Contract Corner: The Legal Status of Barren Wives by Kayla White
BONUS CONTENTIn the most recent Mini-Favored or Forsaken, Erin and Evan discuss a recent album from The Porter’s Gate as well as the recent news surrounding Matt Chandler. You can listen to this conversation and so much for just $5 a month over at The Bible Binge Seminary. GENTLE REBUKEOur resident Bible scholar Erin Moon offers a gentle rebuke at the end of most episodes. Erin is a Bible study editor and Senior Creative/Producer of The Popcast Media Group from Birmingham. Find her on Instagram.THE POPCASTCheck out our other podcast: The Popcast with Knox and Jamie. It's a weekly show about pop culture where we educate on the things that entertain, but don't matter. Here is our suggested Popcast starter playlist.Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Bible Binge Bulletin Get The Bible Binge Merch: Shop hereShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcastFollow The Bible Binge on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook
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Sep 8, 2022 • 54min
Favored or Forsaken: Prosperity Gospel
It’s time to name it and claim it because in this latest Favored or Forsaken episode, we’re talking all about Prosperity Gospel. Join Jamie, Erin, and Terrance as they take you on a journey through the history of this movement while discussing both its pitfalls and highlights. Along the way, you’ll hear each host pick their prosperity gospel mascot in addition to a surprising shark tank pitch and the board game you never knew you needed. All this and more awaits you in what is sure to be the most prosperous episode yet! MENTIONS
Broke, Busted, and Disgusted: Watch the TikTok that Erin mentions
History Lesson: The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism by Max Weber
Calvinism Deep Dive: Listen to Please Advise: What’s up with Calvinism
Watch: The Eyes of Tammy Faye on HBO Max
Helpful Resource: Blessed by Kate Bowler | Follow Kate Bowler on Instagram
Joel Osteen Boardgame? Your Best Life Now The Game on Amazon
Scripture Referenced: John 10:10 | 3 John 1:2 | Malachi 3:10
Watch: Honk For Jesus. Save Your Sou.l on Peacock
Mascots: Creflo Dollar | Kenneth Copeland | Paula White
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Jamie - Internet Things: The Swipe Up from Erin Moon
Erin - Book: Good Enough by Kate Bowler
Terrance - Music: NPR Tiny Desk Gospel Concerts
THE POPCASTCheck out our other podcast: The Popcast with Knox and Jamie. It's a weekly show about pop culture where we educate on the things that entertain, but don't matter. Here is our suggested Popcast starter playlist.Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Bible Binge Bulletin Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcastFollow The Bible Binge on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook
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Sep 2, 2022 • 13min
The Bible Binge: State of the Podcast + Sneak Peek at The NOs of Youth Group
Today marks a new day for the Bible Binge. Listen in as Knox, Jamie, and Erin discuss all the changes coming to the pod, as well as hear a teaser for today's exclusive bonus Patreon episode: The NOs of Youth Group.To learn more about the changes coming to Bible Binge Seminary, click here.To join Bible Binge Seminary, click here.
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