

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 22, 2024 • 1h 9min
IKYN: If Not Purity Culture, Then What?
If we don’t think Purity Culture is the solution, then what are we supposed to teach our kids? That’s what Erin and Meredith are exploring in this latest I Kid You Not episode! We’ll be answering listener questions about what this Bible actually says about all this, having conversations with kids who are queer, how masturbation plays into all this, and so much more! Come for a safe place to vent your frustrations; stay for Meredith’s spicy take on consent. MENTIONS
I Kid You Not Deep-Dive: Check out this playlist
Can you tell me more about Purity Culture? Listen to Faith Adjacent: Purity Culture
What was that book that talked about that confusing Greek word? Read Beyond Shame by Matthias Roberts
Helpful Resource: Check out Jenna DeWitt on Twitter
Here’s that article from Deborah Roffman: Read “Hot to Talk to Kids About Porn” on The NY Times
Here’s where to connect with Meredith Anne Miller: Instagram | Website | Ask Away Podcast | Get her book here
Dr. Chap Clark: Website | Hurt 2.0 | Sticky Faith
BONUS CONTENTWe have tons of additional content, including monthly Fellowship Hall gatherings, Office Hours episodes, and so much more! You can access them now with a 7-day free trial. You’ll be able to listen to over 250 more episodes! Tuition is just $5 a month after the trial period. Become a Seminarian 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 Dish from Faith AdjacentShop 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.

Feb 15, 2024 • 59min
SWDGISS: What the Hell is Lent?
What the hell is Lent? That’s what Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon, along with Jamie and Evan, are exploring in this latest Stuff We Didn’t Get in Sunday School episode! You’ll hear about Lent’s origins, some highlights of the season, and plenty of tips for how to participate in this season! What is Spy Wednesday, and is there a deeper origin behind Easter eggs? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS
Where can I find Erin’s Lent guide? Right here!
Spy Wednesday: Learn about the origin of the name here.
A Murder Mystery Church Service: Learn about Tenebrae services here.
What was that quote Erin read? Read The Anglican Way by Thomas McKenzie
N.T. Wright Drive-By: Listen to our episode with Bishop Wright | Read Into the Heart of Romans
Lent History Deep-Dive: Check out this article from the Catholic Education Resource Center
Game Replacement: Check out Lectio 365
The Harrowing of Hell: Listen to this episode on Patreon
BONUS CONTENTWe have tons of additional content, including monthly Fellowship Hall gatherings, Office Hours episodes, and so much more! You can access them now with a 7-day free trial. You’ll be able to listen to over 250 more episodes! Tuition is just $5 a month after the trial period. Become a Seminarian 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 Dish from Faith AdjacentShop 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.

Feb 8, 2024 • 1h 4min
Medieval (Christian) Times with Dr. Grace Hamman
In this latest episode, Erin and Evan are joined by Medievalist scholar Dr. Grace Hamman to Christianity in the Middle Ages. You’ll hear about fart jokes on tapestries, the impact of the black death, and so much more! What is an anchorite and is there a Medieval equivalent of the MCU? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS
Tell me more about Dr. Grace Hamman: Order her book here | Instagram | Twitter | Website | Medievalish Newsletter | Old Books with Grace Podcast | Fred Rogers + Julian of Norwich
You can find the chat from the evening here.
Erin’s Book Recommendation: Matrix by Lauren Groff
Julian of Norwich is Fascinating: Learn more here
Where do I learn about Augustine? Read Augustine's Confessions
We’ll never stop bringing this up: Listen to SWDGISS: Paul’s Letters with N.T. Wright
Erin’s Favored Pick: Theologizin’ Bigger: Homilies on Living Freely and Loving Wholly by Trey Ferguson
Evan’s Favored Pick: With All Its Teeth: Sex, Violence, Profanity, and the Death of Christian Art by Joshua Porter
BONUS CONTENTWe have tons of additional content, including monthly Fellowship Hall gatherings, Office Hours episodes, and so much more! You can access them now with a 7-day free trial. You’ll be able to listen to over 250 more episodes! Tuition is just $5 a month after the trial period. Become a Seminarian here!THE FAITH ADJACENT SHOPLooking for some additional resources? We have you covered from an entire Prayer Course all the way to a guide for the new year! Shop 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 Dish from Faith AdjacentShop 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.

Feb 1, 2024 • 46min
February Office Hours: What’s the Deal with the Methodist Church, Shia LaBeouf, and Having Saints Pray for You?
Step into our office (not in a weird way) as we answer your questions! In this latest Office Hours episode, Knox, Jamie, and Erin are answering questions about imprecatory Psalms, finding a new church, what to do when you have a friend who prays too much, and so much more! What is Knox’s take on Shia LaBeouf’s recent dive into Catholicism, and what do the Jonas Brothers have to do with the Methodist Church? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS
Bible Passages Referenced: Psalm 69 | Psalm 109 | 1 Timothy 4:14 | 1 Timothy 2:5
What was that about Shia LaBeouf? Watch Bishop Barron Presents
Can you help me out with church and kids? Here are all our I Kid You Not Episodes
I need help finding a church! Check out our resource on Patreon
We’ll never stop talking about this: Listen to our episode with N.T. Wright
Give this to your friend who prays too much: The Faith Adjacent Toolkit: Prayer
BONUS CONTENTWe have tons of additional content, including monthly Fellowship Hall gatherings, Office Hours episodes, and so much more! You can access them now with a 7-day free trial. You’ll be able to listen to over 250 more episodes! Tuition is just $5 a month after the trial period. Become a Seminarian here!THE FAITH ADJACENT SHOPLooking for some additional resources? We have you covered from an entire Prayer Course all the way to a guide for the new year! Shop 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 Dish from Faith AdjacentShop 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 25, 2024 • 56min
SWDGISS: The Twelve Tribes of Israel
Should we have learned about the Twelve Tribes of Israel in Sunday School? Join Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon along with Jamie and Erin as we explore this question! You’ll hear conversations about the lost tribes, whether or not these tribes are still important today, and so much more! What’s the ancient version of a basket from Harry & David, and is Deborah the Taylor Swift of the Bible? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS
Relevant Passages from the Bible: Genesis 49 | The Song of Deborah
Relevant Past Episodes: Jael (+Deborah) | Joseph | Joseph, Part 2 | Delilah (+Samson) | Solomon | Solomon, Part 2 | SWDGISS: Paul’s Letters with NT Wright
Can you tell me more about the Meshe Stele? Learn more here
What was that about Joseph’s kids? Learn about the ancient adoption here
Start your 2024 off right! Get the Faith Adjacent 2024 Resource Mega-Bundle
BONUS CONTENTWe have tons of additional content, including monthly Fellowship Hall gatherings, Office Hours episodes, and so much more! You can access them now with a 7-day free trial. You’ll be able to listen to over 250 more episodes! Tuition is just $5 a month after the trial period. Become a Seminarian here!THE FAITH ADJACENT SHOPLooking for some additional resources? We have you covered from an entire Prayer Course all the way to a guide for the new year! Shop 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 Dish from Faith AdjacentShop 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 18, 2024 • 1h 2min
Ask A Bible Scholar
In this latest episode, Erin and Evan combine all their Bible Scholar knowledge to answer your questions! You’ll hear deep dives on left-handed people in the Bible, a journey into the King James Bible, and tons of discussion about what Paul meant when talking about being saved through childbearing. What’s the deal with Ehud, and can women and single men be elders? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS
Start your 2024 off right! Get the Faith Adjacent 2024 Resource Mega-Bundle
Want even more Bible scholar questions? Check out this week’s bonus episode!
Prophesy Update: Listen to J Christ by Lil Nas X
Bible Scholar Resource: Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible
Ehud in the Bible: Read more in Judges 3:12-30
Saved through childbearing? Read 1 Timothy 2 | Matthew 19:12 | 1 Corinthians 7:8-9 | 1 Corinthians 7:26-27 | 1 Corinthians 7:34-35 | 1 Timothy 5:3-10
Can you tell me more about Bible translations? Listen to BSQTNA #13: English Bible Translations on Patreon
Melchizedek Explanation: BSQTNA #15 on Patreon
Can you tell me more about Satan? Please Advise 1: What’s Up with Hell and Satan? | BSQTNA #16: Satan | The Serpent (Season 12, Ep 1)
In Support of Paul: Season 13: Paul | SWDGISS: Paul’s Letters with N.T. Wright
God’s Plan vs. Free Will: Please Advise: What is up with Calvinism, and why should I care? | BSQTNA #21: Calvinism vs. Arminianism
Dinosaurs? SWDGISS: Dinosaurs | BSQTNA #1: Dinosaurs and the Bible
King James Deep-Dive: God’s Secretaries by Adam Nicolson | National Geographic Live with Adam Nicolson
Tell me more about Moses: Season 6: Moses
Help me out with the beginning of all the things: Season 9, Episode 3: The Tower of Babel | IKYN: Creation
What were those passages about elders? 1 Timothy 3 | Titus 1
BONUS CONTENTWe have tons of additional content, including monthly Fellowship Hall gatherings, Office Hours episodes, and so much more! You can access them now with a 7-day free trial. You’ll be able to listen to over 250 more episodes! Tuition is just $5 a month after the trial period. Become a Seminarian here!THE FAITH ADJACENT SHOPLooking for some additional resources? We have you covered from an entire Prayer Course all the way to a guide for the new year! Shop 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 Dish from Faith AdjacentShop 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 11, 2024 • 36min
The NOs of Resolutions
We’re just barely into 2024, and we already have a lot of feelings about resolutions! Join Jamie, Erin, and Evan as we discuss the NOs of Resolutions! You’ll hear plenty of listener comments about spiritualizing secular resolutions, church-wide fasts, and vision boards. What is on our vision boards for 2024, and which passages of scripture are best before a makeout session? You’ll have to listen to find out!MENTIONS
Start your 2024 off right! Get the Faith Adjacent 2024 Resource Mega-Bundle
Prophesy Accountability: Jamie Kern Lima + Oprah
We’re honestly just intrigued: Learn about F3
Tell me more about fasting: Fasting by Scot McKnight
Need even more? Listen to The NOs of January over at The Popcast with Knox and Jamie
Take care of your inbox in 2024: Superhuman Co. on TikTok
BONUS CONTENTWe have tons of additional content, including monthly Fellowship Hall gatherings, Office Hours episodes, and so much more! You can access them now with a 7-day free trial. You’ll be able to listen to over 250 more episodes! Tuition is just $5 a month after the trial period. Become a Seminarian here!THE FAITH ADJACENT SHOPLooking for some additional resources? We have you covered from an entire Prayer Course all the way to a guide for the new year! Shop 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 Dish from Faith AdjacentShop 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 4, 2024 • 1h 4min
2024 Prophecies
Grab your umin and thummin and dust off your priestly breastplate because we’re naming our 2024 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! You’ll hear about our Antichrist predictions, movements in Christianity, and so much more! Is purity culture coming back? Which celebs will walk the Romans Road this year? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS
Ditch the planner: Get the Faith Adjacent 2024 Resource Mega-Bundle
Wait, I want to look back on 2023: Listen to 2023 in Review on Patreon
The year for prayer: Check out 24-7 Prayer
Papal Conclave? Learn more here
Antichrist Deep-Dive: Listen to The Popcast Ep. 289: Potential Pop Culture Antichrists
Keep an eye on these people in 2024: Jamie Kern Lima | Joel Smallbone | Trey Ferguson
We love Pastor Trey: Listen to our episode with Trey Ferguson | Pre-Order Theologizin’ Bigger
Can you tell me more about Joel Smallbone’s jawline? Listen to Mini-Sacred: Journey to Bethlehem
Help me out with the Apocrypha: Listen to this past episode | Read Apocrypha for Beginners by Dr. Brandon Hawk
Want to get into icons? Check out The Modern Saints
Point of Grace Deep-Dive: Listen here | Instagram | Life, Love, and Other Mysteries
BONUS CONTENTWe have tons of additional content, including monthly Fellowship Hall gatherings, Office Hours episodes, and so much more! You can access them now with a 7-day free trial. You’ll be able to listen to over 250 more episodes! Tuition is just $5 a month after the trial period. Become a Seminarian here!THE FAITH ADJACENT SHOPLooking for some additional resources? We have you covered from an entire Prayer Course all the way to a guide for the new year! Shop 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 Dish from Faith AdjacentShop 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 21, 2023 • 50min
Fellowship Hall Pray-UA
In this latest episode, we’re inviting you into the Faith Adjacent Seminary to listen to our Fellowship Hall: Pray-UA. Join Erin and Evan as they discuss listener questions about prayer, such as who you pray to and what the deal is with intercessory prayer. What happens when we ghost God during prayer? Is God just a cosmic Santa? You’ll hear answers to these questions and more! This event originally took place around the release of The Faith Adjacent Toolkit: Prayer, so you’ll hear all about that resource in this episode. MENTIONS
Where can I get the Faith Adjacent Toolkit: Prayer? Individual Edition | Small Group Edition + 2024 Resource Mega-Bundle
Want to watch this conversation? Watch the replay on Patreon
Even more prayer content: Office Hours with Erin: Prayer Edition
Help me with the Trinity: Delighting in the Trinity by Michael Reeves
Passages of Scripture Mentioned: Luke 15:11-32 | John 9
Praying using other people’s words: The Book of Common Prayer | Every Moment Holy | To Bless the Space Between Us by John O'Donohue | The Divine Hours by Phyllis Tickle
BONUS CONTENTWe have tons of additional content, including monthly Fellowship Hall gatherings, Office Hours episodes, and so much more! You can access them now with a 7-day free trial. You’ll be able to listen to over 250 more episodes! Tuition is just $5 a month after the trial period. Become a Seminarian here!THE FAITH ADJACENT SHOPLooking for some additional resources? We have you covered from an entire Prayer Course all the way to a guide for the new year! Shop 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 Dish from Faith AdjacentShop 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 14, 2023 • 34min
Christmas Confessions
Pour yourself some wassail or hot cocoa and listen along as Erin, Jamie, and Evan unpack some Christmas Confessions. We asked for some holiday-themed confessions on Instagram, and you did not disappoint! We’ll unpack stories about church nativity productions, uncovering Christmas presents, and so much more! As you can imagine, there are some magic-ruining moments in this episode, so proceed with caution when listening with little ears. MENTIONS
Ditch the planner: Get the Faith Adjacent 2024 Resource Mega-Bundle
Evan went hunting? Here’s the proof.
Deep-Dive: Elf on the Shelf history
Don’t you DARE hold the elf on the shelf! Watch the TikTok here.
Joy and Cookies? Check out friend of the show Morgan on Instagram
Want even more confessions? Check out the original Instagram post
BONUS CONTENTWe have tons of additional content, including monthly Fellowship Hall gatherings, Office Hours episodes, and so much more! You can access them now with a 7-day free trial. You’ll be able to listen to over 250 more episodes! Tuition is just $5 a month after the trial period. Become a Seminarian here!THE FAITH ADJACENT SHOPLooking for some additional resources? We have you covered from an entire Prayer Course all the way to a guide for the new year! Shop 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 Dish from Faith AdjacentShop 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.


