

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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Jun 10, 2022 • 51min
Sacred Cinema: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Find some tape and protect your batteries because in this latest Sacred Cinema episode we’re talking about Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. Join Knox and Jamie as they deep-dive the second installment in the Guardians of the Galaxy saga. You’ll hear us repeatedly say “We love it, but that was weird,” as we explore things like The Sovereign as an evangelical fraternity, whether or not Missouri is in the south, and a deep appreciation for Mantis. Seriously, does anyone have tape? MENTIONS
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2: Watch here | IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes
Previous MCU Episodes: Captain America: The First Avenger | Captain Marvel | Iron Man | Iron Man 2 | The Incredible Hulk | Thor | The Avengers | Iron Man 3 | Thor: The Dark World | Captain America: The Winter Soldier | Guardians of the Galaxy
Jamie’s Top 10: The Chain by Fleetwood Mac
Makeup Magic: Learn about Kurt Russel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Makeup Artist
20/10 Sideburns: Read about Chris Pratt and his Glorious Sideburns
Such a good soundtrack: Listen to the music here
We Stan Zoe Saldana: Follow her on Instagram
Wait, Miley Cyrus was in this? Find out where to hear her here
So Painful: The Star Wars Holiday Special
Give us all your feedback: The Bible Binge Listener Survey
BONUS CONTENT ON PATREONThis week in our Mini-Favored or Forsaken over at The Bible Binge Seminary, Erin and Evan discuss how to love the Bible, how Christians can best participate in Pride, and weird Bible verses that we want to hang in our kitchen. We also have a five-day devotional to go along with Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. Head over to The Bible Binge Seminary for all this content and more! 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 BulletinBuy 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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Jun 3, 2022 • 1h 1min
Favored or Forsaken: The SBC Guidepost Report
In this Favored or Forsaken episode, we’re talking all about the recent Southern Baptist Convention Guidepost Report. This was originally released as a Mini-Favored or Forsaken episode on Patreon, but our Bible Binge Seminarians said that this was an episode that everyone needed to hear! You’ll hear Jamie and Erin talk about an experience that intersected with this report as well as answers to some listener questions. Just a warning: this episode contains references to both sexual abuse and suicide, so please take that into consideration as you listen. MENTIONS
Not Light Reading: SBC Guidepost Report
Russell Moore’s Resignation Letter: Read here
Read: This is the Southern Baptist Apocalypse by Russell Moore
Abuse of Faith: Read the Houston Chronicle Investigation
Movies Reference: Spotlight
Continue the Conversation: Join The Bible Binge Seminary
How to Report Sexual Violence: Get all the resources here
Suffering Midwife: K.J. Ramsey on Instagram and Twitter
FAVORED OF THE MONTH
Jamie - Book: This Too Shall Last by K.J. Ramsey
Erin - Book: The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd
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May 27, 2022 • 56min
Hannah
Join Knox and Jamie along with Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon as we discuss that bitter cryer who just wanted a baby, Hannah. Along the way, you’ll hear conversations about negotiating with God, double portions of fried rice, and some quality needlepoint ideas. Did the tabernacle have the aesthetic of an Arby’s? What’s the deal with calling God the Lord of Heaven’s Armies? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS
Main Biblical Text for the Episode: 1 Samuel 1:1-28
Casting: Simone Ashley | Benedict Cumberbatch | Amber Heard
Elkanah Follow-Up: Is Benedict Cumberbatch Hot?
Story Bookends: Season 1, Episode 5: Ruth and Boaz | Season 3, Episode 1: David and His Childhood
Over at The Bible Binge Seminary: BSQTNA: The Tabernacle
Watch: 3-D Rendering of the Tabernacle
Chubby Cousin of a Manatee? Learn about Dugongs
How many portions? Deuteronomy 21:17
Biblical Gynecology: Learn more about the Kahun Gynecological Papyrus
The Bible Binge Listener Survey: Give us all the feedback here!
BONUS CONTENTThis week over at The Bible Binge Seminary in our Mini-Favored or Forsaken episode, Erin and Jamie are talking about the recent Southern Baptist Guidepost Report. You can listen to that conversation 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.BIBLE BINGE SEMINARYOur Patreon supporters can access our Mini Favored or Forsaken episodes, Sacred Cinema companion devotionals, weekly discussion board posts, Faith Adjacent Book Club, 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 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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May 20, 2022 • 55min
Favored or Forsaken: America as a Christian Nation
In this very special Favored or Forsaken episode, Knox and Erin are joined by author, co-host of Pantsuit Politics, and parenthetical enthusiast Beth Silvers to talk about America as a Christian nation. Not sure if you’re aware, but there’s a lot going on in the news right now. We’re zooming out a bit to have a conversation about whether or not America should be an expressly Christian nation. Is Christian nationalism turning people away from faith? Is a government that reflects Christian values a good or bad thing? What does it mean to squat on a take? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS
Beth Silvers: Instagram | Website | Listen to Pantsuit Politics Podcast | Books: I Think You’re Wrong (But I’m Listening) and Now What?: How to Move Forward When We’re Divided (About Basically Everything)
Source Material: Idaho Governor Candidate | Department of Interior NY Times Article Taking America Back For God by Andrew Whitehead and Samuel Perry
Cosmo for Babies: 39 Reasons YM was the Best Teen Magazine
Freakin’ Founding Fathers: Listen to Faith Adjacent: Hamilton
Read: Inventing a Christian America by Steven Green
Watch: The Family on Netflix
Listen: Favored or Forsaken: Midnight Mass
Read: The Cruelty is the Point
We all definitely know what edema is, but learn about it here just in case.
Faith Adjacent Book Club: Get Weird by CJ Casciotta on May 24 at 8 PM CT
FAVORED OF THE MONTH
Knox - Amazing Bible Timeline with World History
Beth - TV: Survivor
Erin - Evolving Faith: Podcast | Conference
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May 13, 2022 • 45min
SWDGISS: Baptism
In this latest Stuff We Didn’t Get in Sunday School episode we’re talking all about baptism! Should we all be dunked? Is sprinkling the way to go? What about babies? Join Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon along with Knox and Jamie as they explore these questions and more. You’ll also hear some love for our Quaker friends, Jamie’s academic team history, and why the church baptismal is the perfect youth group hideaway. MENTIONS
Scripture Referenced: Mark 1:8 | Acts 8:26-40 | Acts 2:38| 1 Peter 3:19-22 | Mark 10:38-39 | Luke 12:50 | Colossians 2:11-12
Mikveh Deep-Dive: Season 3, Episode 4: David and Bathsheba | Unorthodox on Netflix
Past SWDGISS Referenced: The Dead Sea Scrolls
Read: It takes a Church to Baptize by Scot McKnight
Baby Baptism on a Boat? Learn about naval baptisms here
Is there a wrong way to baptize? Watch this funny baptism compilation video
Read: What Christian Parents Should Know About Infant Baptism by John Sartelle
This Week at The BIble BInge Seminary: Mini-Favored or Forsaken 24 with Erin and Evan
BIBLE BINGE SEMINARYOur Patreon supporters can access our Mini Favored or Forsaken episodes, Sacred Cinema companion devotionals, weekly discussion board posts, Faith Adjacent Book Club, 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 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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May 6, 2022 • 52min
Sacred Cinema: Guardians of the Galaxy
In this latest Sacred Cinema episode, we’re deep-diving one of the most surprising films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Guardians of the Galaxy. Join Knox and Jamie as they discuss topics including Chris Pratt’s faith, how Bradley Cooper’s role as Rocket Raccoon led to A Star is Born, and some of the best quotes that we want to see turned into books. Could this be one of the best ensemble films of all time? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS
Guardians of the Galaxy: Watch here | IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes
Previous MCU Episodes: Captain America: The First Avenger | Captain Marvel | Iron Man | Iron Man 2 | The Incredible Hulk | Thor | The Avengers | Iron Man 3 | Thor: The Dark World | Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Chris Pratt: Polarizing Chris Pratt | Chris Pratt’s Religion
Karen Gillan: Karen Gillan’s Nebula Transformation
Bradley Cooper: Bradley Cooper Voicing Rocket Racoon | Inside the Actors Studio
Vin Diesel: Watch Vin Diesel record while wearing stilts | Vin Diesel at the Premiere
Listen: Guardians of the Galaxy Soundtrack
This Week in Seminary: Mini-Favored or Forsaken #23 and Sacerd Cinema Devotionals
BIBLE BINGE SEMINARYOur Patreon supporters can access our Mini Favored or Forsaken episodes, Sacred Cinema companion devotionals, weekly discussion board posts, Faith Adjacent book club, 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 BulletinBuy 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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Apr 29, 2022 • 1h 21min
Noah
Get ready to send out some ravens because in this episode we’re talking about Noah. Join Knox, Jamie, and Erin as they revisit one of our earliest episode topics in which God decided to ctrl+alt+del creation. You’ll hear conversations about how many animals were actually on the boat, speculation about where people drop out of their Bible in a year plan, and some surprising revelations about Insane Clown Posse. MENTIONS
Main Biblical Text for the Episode: Genesis 6:9-22 | Genesis 7-8
Casting: Robert Duvall | Michael Cera | Michael “Basketball” Jordan | Jared Leto | James Earl Jones Limp Bizkit | Insane Clown Posse
Listen: Nephilim BSQTNA
Gopher Wood? Learn more here
Raven Deep Dive: Learn about anting
Read: Long Life Spans in Genesis
Read: Could Noah’s Ark Float from The Smithsonian Magazine
Throwback: El Shaddai by Amy Grant
Helpful Graphic: Ancient Hebrew Concept of the Universe
Justice for Juggalos: The Guardian Article | The Atlantic Article | Listen to Thy Unveiling | Listen to Miracles
The Popcast Live! Buy Tickets for Dallas or the Livestream 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.BIBLE BINGE SEMINARYOur Patreon supporters can access our Mini Favored or Forsaken episodes, Sacred Cinema companion devotionals, weekly discussion board posts, Faith Adjacent Book Club, 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 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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Apr 22, 2022 • 39min
SWDGISS: The Dead Sea Scrolls
We’re returning to Archaeology Corner in this latest Stuff We Didn’t Get in Sunday School episode as we talk about The Dead Sea Scrolls. Join Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon along with Knox and Jamie as they explore this discovery that we know is important but tend not to actually know much about. You’ll hear conversations involving treasure maps, really cool nicknames, and conspiracy theory camps as we try to figure out why Christians are so obsessed with these things. MENTIONS
The Popcast Live! Buy Tickets Here
Read: The New Yorker Article from 1955 on The Dead Sea Scrolls
Read: 6 Things You May Not Know About the Dead Sea Scrolls
Deep Dive: Dead Sea Scrolls Digital Library
Listen: Favored or Forsaken: Hobby Lobby
Visit: The Shrine of the Goat
Bible Scholar: Read Robert Alter
Like the Cave of Wonders, but not: Learn about the Cave of Horrors
Read: Dead Sea Scrolls at the Museum of the Bible are all Fake
Extra Credit: The Great Courses: The Dead Sea Scrolls
Does Nick Cage have an Oscar? Find out here
BIBLE BINGE SEMINARYOur Patreon supporters can access our Mini Favored or Forsaken episodes, Sacred Cinema companion devotionals, weekly discussion board posts, Faith Adjacent Book Club, 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 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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Apr 15, 2022 • 40min
Favored or Forsaken: The NOs of Easter
Pull out your pastels and watch out for eggs falling from the sky because in this Favored or Forsaken episode we’re talking about the Nos of Easter. Join Knox, Jamie, and Erin as they unpack listener gentle (or not so gentle) rebukes of Easter. They’ll answer questions like what’s the greatest jellybean of all time, why the disciples didn’t just record the correct date, and whether or not Easter grass is the herpes of Easter. Are the celebrations surrounding Easter favored or forsaken? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS
See the original Instagram post here with over 700 comments
The Popcast Live! Buy tickets for Dallas and the Livestream here
Mouthbrooders: Learn about fish that give birth in the mouth
Who is Craig? A Boy and His Beans
Candy Corner: Easter Candy Ranked
Helicopter Egg Drop? See for yourself
Therapy Corner: Golden Twitter Thread from Robert Callahan
Learn: God’s Friday
Why no consistent date? Learn about the date for Easter here
FAVORED OF THE MONTH
Knox - Documentary: Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed on Discovery+
Jamie - Music: Fortunate Fall by Audrey Assad | A Collision by David Crowder Band | Dear Wormwood by The Oh Hellos
Erin - Twitter: @RCallahanWaco
BIBLE BINGE SEMINARYOur Patreon supporters can access our Mini Favored or Forsaken episodes, Sacred Cinema companion devotionals, weekly discussion board posts, Faith Adjacent Book Club, 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: thebiblebinge.com/newsletterShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcastFollow The Bible Binge on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook
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Apr 1, 2022 • 48min
Sacred Cinema: Captain America The Winter Soldier
In this latest Sacred Cinema episode, Knox and Jamie are deep-diving Captain America: The Winter Soldier, the vibe shift of the MCU. Coming in on your left you’ll hear discussions surrounding Chris Evans’ incredible chemistry, a gentle rebuke for Scarlett Johansson’s wig situation, and a recap of the best fight scene of all time. Just like Steve and Bucky, we're with you 'til the end of the line (of this episode). MENTIONS
The Winter Soldier: Watch here | IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes
Previous MCU Episodes: Captain America: The First Avenger | Captain Marvel | Iron Man | Iron Man 2 | The Incredible Hulk | Thor | The Avengers | Iron Man 3 | Thor: The Dark World
What dethroned Captain America at the box office? Watch the trailer for The Other Woman
Russo Brothers origin story: Watch Community on Netflix
Best fight scene of all time: Watch the elevator scene | Behind the scenes
Natasha Romanoff’s hair evolution: See the journey here
The Popcast Live! Get tickets here
BIBLE BINGE SEMINARYOur Patreon supporters can access our Mini Favored or Forsaken episodes, Sacred Cinema companion devotionals, weekly discussion board posts, Faith Adjacent book club, 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 Monthly Newsletter: Sign up here Buy 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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