

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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Feb 18, 2022 • 43min
Favored or Forsaken: Love Languages
Get ready to spend some quality time with Knox, Jamie, and Erin as they venture into the special books section to talk about Love Languages. As an act of service, they’ll determine whether this Christian turned mainstream phenomenon is favored or forsaken. You’ll hear words of affirmation surrounding the enneagram, SNL, and getting out of your comfort zone. While you may not be able to respond with physical touch, this episode is sure to be a gift that will make you feel loved! MENTIONS
Source Material: The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman
Learn More: 5 Love Languages Website | Take the Quiz
Farmers Need Love Too: Learn how to love the farmers in your life
Listen: Favored or Forsaken: Dave Ramsey Explained
Listen: Faith Adjacent: The Enneagram
Science Corner: The Psychology Behind the Love Languages
Same Sad You: SNL Romano Tours
Faith Adjacent Book Club: Carved in Ebony by Jasmine L. Holmes
FAVORED OF THE MONTH
Knox - Documentary: Jesus Music on Amazon
Jamie - Book: Peace is a Practice by Morgan Harper Nichols
Erin - Socials: Kevin Wilson on TikTok and Instagram
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Feb 11, 2022 • 39min
SWDGISS: Bible Treasures
In this latest edition of Stuff We Didn’t Get in Sunday School, we’re talking about all the shiny stuff in the Bible! Join Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon along with Knox and Jamie as they answer listener questions and discuss treasures from the Bible. You’ll hear conversations surrounding snake sticks, Ark of the Covenant conspiracy theories, and worms that help build temples. (Warning: This episode contains significant spoilers for cinematic masterpiece The Pink Panther 2). MENTIONS
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Movies Mentioned: The Pink Panther 2 | Monty Python and the Holy Grail | The Da Vinci Code | The Godfather: Part III | National Treasure
Indiana Jones and the: Raiders of the Lost Ark | Temple of Doom | The Last Crusade The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Bible Verses References: 1 Samuel 4
Watch: The Mysteries of Al Capone’s Vaults | Oral History
Learn: Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion in Axum, Ethiopia
Wait…. a worm? Learn more here
Pearl Corner: Largest Pearl in the World | How a Pearl is Made
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Feb 4, 2022 • 57min
Temptation of Christ
Get ready for the ultimate Jesus juke because in this episode we’re talking about Jesus in the wilderness. Join Knox and Jamie along with Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon as they unpack what could be described as the Coachella of temptations. Along the way, you’ll hear about health corner with Jamie, unfortunate interactions with the red spicy guy, and a surprising deep dive into British history. This just might be our most tempting episode yet! MENTIONS
Main Biblical Text for the Episode: Luke 4:1-14
Where else can you find this story? Matthew 4:1-11 | Mark 1:12-13
Casting: Tyler Durden
What is Staci Keanan up to? Find out here
Listen: Season 1, Episode 6: Joseph, Father of Jesus
Fasting Resources: Fasting: The Ancient Practices by Scot McKnight | God’s Chosen Fast by Arthur Wallis
Red Thread Board: Deep Dive on Q
Quarantania Cable Car: Learn more here
The Popcast Live: Get tickets 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 Monthly Newsletter: Sign up here 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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Jan 28, 2022 • 57min
Sacred Cinema: The Avengers
Unclog that shrapnel from your heart and turn in your Bible to 1 Corinthians 12 because we’re talking about The Avengers. Join Knox and Jamie as they continue our Sacred Cinema journey through the Marvel Cinematic Universe by exploring the sacred and secular themes of this epic film. Along the way, you’ll hear Avengers-themed youth pastor sermon illustrations, behind-the-scenes deep dives, and a surprising reflection on dudes helping dudes talk about trauma and emotional baggage. MENTIONS
The Avengers: Watch Here | Rotten Tomatoes
Previous MCU Episodes: Captain America: The First Avenger | Captain Marvel | Iron Man | Iron Man 2 | The Incredible Hulk | Thor
Oscar Isaac’s Cockney Accent: Watch the trailer for Moon Knight
Don't Speak: Listen to No Doubt’s Original Version
Infinity Stones Explained: Watch this video
Joss Whedon Deep Dive: The Undoing of Joss Whedon
Who are the Chitauri? Learn more here
Read: I love Gwenneth Paltrow
Henry Cavill Mustache: Learn about the Justice League CGI
Chris Evans Beard Cover-Up: See the prosthetics 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 Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcastFollow The Bible Binge on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook
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Jan 21, 2022 • 52min
SWDGISS: Hell
In this brand new Stuff We Didn’t Get in Sunday School episode, we’re sifting through the fire and brimstone to find out what the Bible actually says about Hell. Join Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon along with Knox and Jamie as they sort through popular beliefs surrounding this controversial topic. Along the way, you’ll hear new slogans for protestants, a surprising amount of WWII talk, and how our understanding of God informs our view of what happens when we die. You don’t want to miss our most fiery episode yet! MENTIONS
What is brimstone? Sulfur
Movies Mentioned: Troy | The Matrix | Inception
Watch: The Good Place
Books on the Subject: Four Views on Hell | The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis | Surprised by Hope by N.T. Wright
Read Knox’s Book: All Things Reconsidered
Eternal Conscious Torment: Isaiah 66:22-24 | Daniel 12:2-3 | Matthew 18:6-9; 22:13; 25:31-46 | Mark 9:42-48 | 2 Thessalonians 1:6-10 | Jude 7; 13 | Revelation 14:9-11; 20:10-15
Annihilation/Terminal Punishment: Matthew 7:13, 25:10-12 | Luke 16:26 | Philippians 3:19 | Romans 6:3; 23 | Hebrews 2:14; 9:11-12 | Psalm 37; 1:4-6 | Proverbs 1:18-19 | 2 Peter 2:6 | Revelation 14:10-11; 19:3; 21:4 | John 3:16, 19:30 | Isaiah 65:17 | 2 Thessalonians 1:9 (most annihilationists make the case that Biblical hyperbole is at work when a writer or prophet talks in “eternals”.
Christian Universalism: Romans 5:14-21, 11:17-32 | 1 Corinthians 15:22-28 | Philippians 2:11 | Colossians 1:20 | 1 John 2:2 | 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 | 1 Timothy 2:3-6 | Hebrews 2:9 | John 12:32 | 2 Peter 3:9 | Ephesians 1:9-10, 2:1-11 | Ezekiel 16:53 | Lamentations 3:22-33
Purgatory: 1 Corinthians 3:11-15, 5:4-5; 2 Corinthians 2:5-8; 7:8-12; Colossians 3:5; Hebrews 12:4-11; 1 John 3; Isaiah 60:11; Revelation 1:18; 21:25
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Jan 14, 2022 • 45min
Favored or Forsaken: Aliens
Pull out your telescopes and search for some UFOs because in this Favored or Forsaken episode we’re talking about aliens. Join Knox, Jamie, and Erin as they discuss how the discovery of life on other planets would impact their faith. Along the way, they’ll explore whether or not aliens are currently among us appropriating human culture and if Jamie is part of NASA’s long con to cover up extraterrestrials. All this and more awaits you in our most intergalactic episode yet! MENTIONS
Reference Article: How Would Humans Respond to the Discovery of Aliens?
Space Tracker: Where is the Webb Telescope?
Listen: Faith Adjacent: Extraterrestrials
Vatican Astronomer? Learn more about the Vatican Observatory
Read: Religion and Rocketry by C.S. Lewis
Adult Space Camp: Learn More Here
Gallup Poll: Do Americans Believe in UFOs?
Learn: The Great Filter
SNL Close Encounter: Part 1 | Part 2
Join us for The Faith Adjacent Book Club on January 25 | Buy Art and Faith by Makoto Fujimura
FAVORED OF THE MONTH
Knox - Book: The Book of Strange New Things by Michel Faber | Movie: Don’t Look Up on Netflix
Jamie and Erin - Book: Sacred Questions: A Transformative Journey Through the Bible by Kellye Fabian
Erin - Book: The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell
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: thebiblebinge.com/newsletterShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcastFollow The Bible Binge on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook
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Jan 7, 2022 • 1h 2min
Joseph Part 2
Get ready to bro-out and talk about sacks way too much as we continue our deep dive on Joseph. Join Knox, Jamie, and Erin as they wrap up Genesis by discussing questions like how long is too long to weep on someone’s neck, and did David steal Joseph’s Biblical lunch money? All this and more awaits you in our epic conclusion to the book of Genesis. MENTIONS
Main Biblical Text for the Episode: Genesis 42:1-38 | Genesis 45:1-11 | Genesis 46:26-34 | Genesis 50:22-26
Story Catch-Up: Season 14, Episode 6: Joseph
Other Episodes Mentioned: Season 5, Episode 4: Potiphar’s Wife | Season 2, Episode 2: Jacob and Esau Season 1, Episode 4: Judah and Tamar
Casting: Zac Efron | Rami Malek | Jason Bateman | John Boyega | Will Smith | Finn Wolfhard
Detestable Shepherds: Learn more here
Bible Scholar Resources: Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible
Hebrew Word Study: Good | Evil
Learn More: Joseph’s Tomb
Super Nerdy: Josephite Messiah
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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 Monthly Newsletter: Sign up here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcastFollow The Bible Binge on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook
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Dec 24, 2021 • 46min
Favored or Forsaken: Christmas Carols
In this very special Christmas Eve edition of Favored or Forsaken we’re talking about Christmas Carols. Join Knox, Jamie, and Erin as they provide a theological intervention for the kid from The Christmas Shoes, discuss how the gospel is all over Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and decide whether or not Mary knew. May this highly favored episode provide all the merriment and snark that you need for your Christmas festivities. MENTIONS
Oldest Christmas Carol: Angel’s Hymn
Carol History Roundup: Coventry Carol | Boar’s Head Carol
The Worst Christmas Song: The Christmas Shoes
Mary Did You Know: Karen Swallow Prior Twitter Thread
Glee Throwback: The First Noel
Balloon Christmas Tree: Learn how to make one here
Top Christmas Songs: 60 Greatest Christmas Songs
History Corner: History Behind Your Favorite Christmas Carols
Buzzfeed: Finish These Christmas Lyrics | Would You Rather: Christmas Music Edition
FAVORED OF THE MONTH
Knox - The Great Courses: The New Testament by Bart D. Ehrman | Find it on Audible
Jamie - Documentary: Procession on Netflix
Erin - Book: Shoutin’ in the Fire by Danté Stewart | Danté Stewart on Instagram
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Dec 17, 2021 • 39min
SWDGISS: What the Church Gets Wrong About Christmas
It’s time to trim the tree and refute some heresies because in this episode of Stuff We Didn’t Get in Sunday School we’re talking about what the Church gets wrong about Christmas. Join Knox, Jamie, and Erin as they explore the history of Christmas trees, fake snowball fights, and whether or not you should take up your arms in the War on Christmas (spoiler: you’re probably fine). Does baby Jesus cry at the sight of Xmas, and what’s the deal with Mary’s virginity? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS
Listen: Faith Adjacent: Santa Claus | Lil’ Faith Adjacent: Santa Claus
No Room in the Inn: Greek Word Study
Royal Family: Victoria and Albert at Christmas
Magi Deep-Dive: What History Tells Us about the Magi
Tell me more about Christmas Trees: Read all about the history here
What was that about James? Learn about the Protoevangelium of James
A Painful Way to Die: Season 12, Episode 4: Herod
Are kids born in September smarter? Find out here
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Dec 10, 2021 • 53min
Sacred Cinema: Thor
Hop aboard that Bifrost because in this Sacred Cinema episode we’re taking a journey across the Nine Realms to unpack Marvel’s Thor. Join Knox and Jamie as they explore both sacred and secular themes in this film that some might consider to be a tough hang (you can be the judge of that though). Along the way, we’ll explore alternate casting choices, romantic chemistry in the MCU, and Chris Hemsworth’s highly favored abs. All this and more awaits you in our most legendary episode yet!MENTIONS
Thor: Watch Here | Rotten Tomatoes | IMDb
Previous MCU Episodes: Captain America: The First Avenger | Captain Marvel | Iron Man | Iron Man 2 | The Incredible Hulk
Deep-Dive: Behind-the-Scenes of Thor | How Thor Changed the MCU
Free Guy Taika Waititi Albuquerque Boiled Turkey Monologue: Learn More Here
Watch: Every Stan Lee Cameo Ever
Blond Loki: Tom Hiddleston as Thor
Fandral: Zachary Levi in the MCU
Read: Romance in the MCU
Blond Eyebrows: Kevin Feige Is Sorry About Thor's Dyed Eyebrows
Watch: Evolution of Thor
Watch: Chris Hemsworth’s Screen Test
Interview: Chris Hemsworth Tells Behind-the-Scenes Stories
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 Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcastFollow The Bible Binge on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook
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