

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 30, 2025 • 44min
I've Got Questions about I've Got Questions
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/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 23, 2025 • 47min
Changing Your Mind, President Carter, and The Faith Adjacency of New Year’s Resolutions
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/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 16, 2025 • 47min
Communion of the Saints, Paul Versus Jesus, and When is a Small Group Too Big?
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/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 9, 2025 • 54min
2025 Prophecies
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/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 2, 2025 • 1h 3min
Sibling Rivalries: Cain and Abel
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/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 26, 2024 • 48min
Sacred Cinema: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe
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/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 19, 2024 • 47min
Is 2024 Favored or Forsaken?
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/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 12, 2024 • 40min
The Bible Office Holiday Party Superlatives
You are cordially invited to the hottest office holiday party of the season! We’ve assembled your favorite characters from the Bible, and we’ll be assigning Christmas superlatives! Join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we discuss things like most likely to overdo It on the eggnog and most likely to insist Die Hard is a Christmas movie. Which prophet would go way overboard with Elf on a Shelf, and who is going to ruin the vibe with their political tirades? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS
Gift the gift of The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Here’s the Patreon Post
What was that about the Star Wars Holiday Special? Journey to the Wookie Planet
Bible Passages Referenced: 2 Samuel 6:14-16 | 2 Kings 20 | Luke 1:46-55 | Deuteronomy 33:24-29
Join Evan in making eggnog this year: Here’s the recipe
Suddenly in the mood for Die Hard? Watch on Amazon Prime
Relevant Past Episodes: Judah and Tamar
Our favorite versions of A Christmas Carol: Mickey’s Christmas Carol | The Muppet Christmas Carol | A Christmas Carol with Patrick Stewart | Spirited
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Dec 5, 2024 • 38min
The Ghosts of Cringe Christians Past
Today, we’re discussing listener stories of the most cringe, holier-than-thou moments of our past. Join Erin, Jamie, and Evan as we unpack our own stories and then discuss actual comments from our listeners. You’ll hear about commandeering high school biology classes, sunrise Easter services at off-site Walt Disney World hotels, EvangeCubes, high school letter-writing campaigns, and so much more. Who is the bravest soldier for the Lord? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS
Join us at our upcoming Fellowship Hall on Patreon: Start a 7-Day Free Trial
Need help with your holiday shopping? Listen to our Audio Gift Guide on Patreon
Source Material: Here’s the original Instagram post
Relevant Past Episodes: SWDGISS: Hell
Can you tell me more about a Gospel Cube? Learn more here | Get the holster
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Nov 28, 2024 • 42min
The Messy History of Thanksgiving, A Thanksgiving Benediction, and Why Green Been Casserole is the Best Side Dish
Thanksgiving is the perfect time for holiday-themed reruns, so that’s exactly what we’re offering you today! Join Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon as she covers a cornucopia of topics from the creation of our national holiday and the origins of green bean casserole to the real story behind the first Thanksgiving. The truth might be messier and more complicated than our narrative of fellowship and unity, but together, we can create a fuller, more inclusive table where all are welcome.MENTIONS
The Faith Adjacent Holiday Shop: Use code BLACKFRIDAY for 10% off your order!
Need more Thanksgiving content? Listen to How To Survive Thanksgiving with Your Family on Patreon
Looking for a fun resource today? Check out the First Nations Version of the New Testament
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