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.

  1. 2d ago

    The NOs of Church in the Summer

    This week, Erin and Evan are diving into the chaos, confusion, and unforgettable drama of church summers in The NOs of Church in the Summer. From wild youth group moments and camp dress code policing to mission trip etiquette disasters, listeners sent in some of the funniest and most unhinged church camp memories imaginable. If you survived VBS, youth camp, or a “life-changing” mission trip, this episode is for you. MENTIONS Want the spicy content? Listen on Patreon Relevant Past Episodes: The NOs of VBS | The NOs of Youth Camps | The NOs of Mission Trips The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.   Erin Moon: I’ve Got Questions | Substack | Instagram | Website Evan Dodson: Instagram | TikTok | Substack Jamie Golden: Instagram | The Popcast with Knox and Jamie Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    36 min

  2. May 21

    Office Hours: Christianity Today, Russell Brand’s New Book, and Potluck Etiquette

    In this week’s Office Hours episode, Erin, Jamie, and Knox tackle your questions about Christianity Today, Knox’s writing process for Sunday Night Lights, and whether cigar-and-whiskey Bible studies are genuine community or just Christian guys being guys. Plus you’ll get rapid fire discussions on Taco Bell at potlucks, Russell Brand’s new book, and what animal symbols would represent each member of the Faith Adjacent crew. MENTIONS Want the spicy content? Listen on Patreon BIlly Graham Deep Dive: Listen to our episode on himKnox’s Writings: Subscribe to Binge Thinking | Sunday Night Lights on Apple Podcasts | Sunday Night Lights on Spotify Holy Smokes Ministry: Learn more here  The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.   Erin Moon: I’ve Got Questions | Substack | Instagram | Website Evan Dodson: Instagram | TikTok | Substack Jamie Golden: Instagram | The Popcast with Knox and Jamie Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    43 min

  3. May 14

    Favored or Forsaken: Baylor, Newsboys, and Nick Jonas

    It’s time for our monthly Favored or Forsaken episode! Join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we discuss Baylor’s current clash with the Baptists, Nick Jonas’s latest musical endeavor, and the massive lawsuit from the Newsboys. Along the way, we unpack our complicated history with charity orgs and dream up the ultimate pop and CCM collaborations. MENTIONS Want the spicy content? Listen on Patreon Baylor vs. The Baptists: Learn more hereProfessor Watchlist? Here’s the Wikipedia (because the website is still down)Newsboys Lawsuit: Read all about it hereNick Jonas and Brandon Lake: Hope (Remix) | The Author The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.   Erin Moon: I’ve Got Questions | Substack | Instagram | Website Evan Dodson: Instagram | TikTok | Substack Jamie Golden: Instagram | The Popcast with Knox and Jamie Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    55 min

  4. May 7

    Who the Hell are the Gideons?

    What’s the deal with the Bibles in all the hotel rooms? In this episode, Erin and Evan are deep-diving the Gideons! You’ll learn about the traveling salesman roots of the organization, where the name comes from (kind of), and, of course, the controversies! Do they do more than just mysteriously place Bibles, and what’s been the impact of the organization? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS Want more Broadway in your life? Check out the Broadway Bundle at The Faith Adjacent Shop The Gideons Deep Dive: Website | Wikipedia | 2025 Annual ReportWant to know more about Gideon? Listen to Season 14, Episode 3: Gideon The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.   I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Order Here | Guided Journal  Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    40 min

  5. Apr 30

    The Global South Church with Father Joash P. Thomas

    In this very special episode, Erin sits down with Fr. Joash P. Thomas, a public theologian and author of The Justice of Jesus. They explore the intersections of faith, justice, and cultural perspectives as Fr. Joash shares how his experiences navigating different cultural contexts inform his theological insights and advocacy for justice in the church. MENTIONS Father Joash P Thomas: The Justice of Jesus | Instagram | Website | Substack | St. Stephen’s UniversityMasala Chai: Wagh Bakri | Tata TeaCan you tell me more about the Global Church? Here’s some info from Pew Research The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.   I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Order Here | Guided Journal  Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    43 min

  6. Apr 23

    Instagram Heresy 2: Motherhood, Kristin Stewart, and The Hulk

    It’s time for another installment of Instagram Heresy! Join Erin and Evan as they unpack listener-submitted memes, reels, and posts. Along the way, they develop a full theology of memes, debate whether Mary deserved feedback on Jesus’s sleeping habits, and explore what Kristen Stewart can teach us about the Armor of God. By the end, you’ll be fully equipped to handle that one relative who’s a little too trigger-happy with the repost button. MENTIONS Looking for the memes? Find them hereSugie_Addict: Here’s the Easter ReelQuestionable Communion: Breastfeeding TikTokThis Week on Patreon: Spicy Instagram Heresy 2 The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.   I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Order Here | Guided Journal  Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    36 min

  7. Apr 16

    Favored or Forsaken: Women Shaping the Church, The Manosphere, and Post-Easter Roundup

    It’s time for our monthly Favored or Forsaken! Join Erin, Evan, and Evan as we discuss awesome women who are shaping the church, what’s going on with the Manosphere, and recent happenings post-Easter. Is this our most uplifting Favored or Forsaken ever? You’ll have to listen to find out!  MENTIONS This Week on Patreon: Spicy April Favored or ForsakenAwesome Ladies: Sojourner’s List of 10 Christian Women Shaping the ChurchWeird Chickens? Learn more about Jen Hamilton | Silkie Chickens | Chicken DiapersEvan’s List Additions: Bethny Ricks | Ruth Haley Barton | Gemma Ryan | Faith Eury Cho | Bethany AllenManosphere? Here’s the article | RUMbLE Mobile Billboard: Deep-Dive | Get your ownFalling Jesus? Here’s one video | And here’s anotherBeautiful Things: Here’s the Benson Boone church    The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.   I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Order Here | Guided Journal  Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    50 min

  8. Apr 9

    Passed Over Snake Draft

    In honor of Passover, we’re holding a Passed Over Snake Draft. Join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we discuss biblical concepts or faith themes that have been ignored or overlooked. We’ll look at passed-over Marys in the Bible, entire groups of people that the church has ignored, and times that God passed over people for us. Which Disney theme park passed over the opportunity for a Genesis-inspired entry, and what are the elements of Church past that Erin would like to return to? You’ll have to listen to find out!  MENTIONS This Week on Patreon: Sacred Cinema: The FaithfulPassover Deep Dive: Learn more hereYou probably want to listen to this now: The Prince of Egypt Soundtrack Bible Passages Referenced: Acts 1:24-26 | Psalm 5 | Mark 1:35Justice for Judas (per Erin): Listen to Heretic Hoedown: JudasMake your own Bible Cover: Join Evan’s SubstackChronotype: Find your sleep animal hereWhat was that about night owls? Here’s the study from Imperial College London Genesis and Disney? See the concept art here Rich Mullins: Listen on Spotify | Listen on Apple Music  The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.   I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Order Here | Guided Journal  Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    59 min
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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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  • Creator
    The Popcast Media Group
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    289
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Faith Adjacent

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