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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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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.

    Unsung Hero, Mommy Juice, and Controversial Tweets About Singleness

    Unsung Hero, Mommy Juice, and Controversial Tweets About Singleness

    In this latest Favored or Forsaken episode, Erin, Jamie, and Evan are discussing hidden alcoholism in the Church, controversy over where single people should sit during a church service, and the movie Unsung Hero. You’ll also hear our recent favored recommendations! Should you brave the theaters to see the latest Christian flick, and is it ever appropriate to dox someone on the internet? You’ll have to listen to find out! 
    MENTIONS

    Mommy Juice: Read The Secret Sin of Mommy Juice


    Unsung Hero: IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes


    Relevant Past Episodes: Mini-Sacred Cinema: Journey to Bethlehem | 2024 Prophecies


    There’s even more on Patreon! Listen to us discuss The United Methodist General Conference, John MacArthur, and Student Protests 

    FAVOREDS


    Evan - Message Songs from The Porter’s Gate 



    Jamie - As Long As You Need: Permission to Grieve by J.S. Park | Say Good: Speaking Across Hot Topics, Complex Relationships, and Tense Situations by Ashlee Eiland



    Erin - How Christian Rock Fed the Culture Wars


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    • 58 min
    Elisha and the Bears, Contextual Deep-Dives, and What’s the Deal with Hell?

    Elisha and the Bears, Contextual Deep-Dives, and What’s the Deal with Hell?

    In this latest Ask A Bible Scholar episode, Bible Scholars Erin and Evan explore listener questions about when/how to consider Biblical context, why Elisha made bears attack some kids, and so much more! You’ll hear a full breakdown of how to approach tough scripture, plenty of resources for thinking about Hell, and rapid-fire episode recommendations for topics we have previously covered! 
    MENTIONS

    Bible Scholar Resources: NET Bible | Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible | Bible Gateway Plus | Bible Hub | An Asian Introduction to the New Testament


    Context and the Bible: Listen to SWDGISS: How We Read the Bible


    Bible Verses referenced by Erin: Exodus 21 | Ephesians 6 | Colossians 3 | 1 Timothy 6 | Mark 9:1 | Matthew 10:23 | Deuteronomy 15:1 | Matthew 5:43 

    English Bible Translation Deep-Dive: BSQTNA #13 on Patreon  

    Elisha Resources: 2 Kings 2 | Here’s our episode on Elijah 

    Curious about Hell? SWDGISS: Hell | BSQTNA # 12: The Harrowing of Hell


    Bible Verses referenced by Evan: 1 Thessalonians 4:13 | 2 Corinthians 5


    We referenced a bunch of topics in this episode. You can find all those in the show notes on our website! 


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    • 1 hr
    The Faith Adjacency of The Tortured Poets Department, Mario Kart Theology, and Spicy Bonus Content

    The Faith Adjacency of The Tortured Poets Department, Mario Kart Theology, and Spicy Bonus Content

    It is technically an off week here on our main feed, so we decided to give you a sampling of all the theological goodness available last month at The Faith Adjacent Seminary on Patreon. You’ll hear clips from our recent episode about The Tortured Poets Department, spicy editions of Faith Adjacent Thunderdome and Kid Logic, and finally, a snippet from Electives with Evan: Video Games. If you like what you hear (and we know you will), you can test out our fake online divinity school by starting a 7-day free trial! 
    MENTIONS

    You convinced me: Start a Free Trial Here


    Here are the direct links to each episode: The Faith Adjacency of the Tortured Poets Department | Faith Adjacent Thunderdome: Spicy Edition | Kid Logic: Spicy Edition | Electives with Evan: Video Games


    Do you agree with Erin? Aragorn on a loop for 20 minutes


    What was that video game book? Read Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow



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    • 28 min
    Instagram Heresy, Spiritual Gaslighting, and Spicy Responses to Passive Aggressive Memes

    Instagram Heresy, Spiritual Gaslighting, and Spicy Responses to Passive Aggressive Memes

    Join Erin, Jamie, and Evan as we unpack actual memes sent by our listeners and provide responses that could be used in an online interaction. You’ll hear a full spectrum of tips ranging from fruit of the Spirit to spice of the Spirit about things like emotional health, Jedi Jesus, and panic over parenting children in 2024. What does Dwight Schrute have to say about progressive Christianity, and who puts the “stud” in Bible study? You’ll have to listen to find out! 
    MENTIONS

    I need a visual: Find the memes on our Instagram | Here’s another place you can find them


    Announcements? Don’t miss a thing! 


    Star Wars Jesus: Deep-Dive Ewan McGregor


    Keelee’s emotional health journey: Check out Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Peter Scazzero 

    What’s the latest over on Patreon? Watch our Fellowship Hall Replay with Aimee Byrd


    BONUS CONTENT
    We 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 POPCAST
    Check 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.
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    • 52 min
    Faith Adjacent Kid Logic: Rapture Anxiety, Misheard Lyrics, and Unconventional Spiritual Warfare

    Faith Adjacent Kid Logic: Rapture Anxiety, Misheard Lyrics, and Unconventional Spiritual Warfare

    You know those beliefs you weren’t directly taught but thought for some reason as a kid? That’s what Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon and Guidance Counselor Evan are unpacking in this latest episode! You’ll hear listener comments about what really goes on behind the scenes of the offering collection, the logistics of being born again, feeding Jesus apple juice, and so much more! Are we committing the unpardonable sin, and did we find the most unhinged purity culture comment of all time? You’ll have to listen to find out! 
    MENTIONS

    You mentioned spicier content? Listen to Faith Adjacent Kid Logic: Spicy Edition at The Faith Adjacent Seminary


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    Source Material: See the original post on Instagram


    Bible Passages Mentioned: John 3 | Mark 3:28-29


    More Fun Than a Pillow Fight: Watch the Sock’em Boppers Commercial 

    Aimee Byrd’s Newest Book: Pre-Order The Hope in Our Scars


    BONUS CONTENT
    We 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 POPCAST
    Check 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.
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    • 45 min
    Faith Adjacent Thunderdome: Christian Music Showdown, Biblical Author Disputes, and Contentious Spiritual Practices

    Faith Adjacent Thunderdome: Christian Music Showdown, Biblical Author Disputes, and Contentious Spiritual Practices

    In this latest episode, we’re inviting you to step into the Faith Adjacent Thunderdome. Join Erin, Jamie, and Evan in this cage-match-style competition in which various faith-adjacent people or concepts are placed against each other, and only one can survive. Categories include CCM Artists, Biblical Authors, and Spiritual Practices. Which books of the Bible will survive? Will the state of the Christian music industry forever be rattled? You’ll have to listen to find out! 
    MENTIONS

    Thanks for the Inspiration: Listen to You Hate Movies | Thunderdome: Tom Hanks | Thunderdome: Movie Robots


    You mentioned a spicy Thunderdome? Listen to Faith Adjacent Thunderdome: Spicy Edition on Patreon  


    The Faith Adjacent Course Catalog: Deep-Dive all the content here


    Warmup Lap: Kari Jobe | Lauren Daigle 

    Family Thunderdome: Listen to our David Season | Solomon, Part 1 | Solomon, Part 2


    Moses Deep-Dive: Listen to our Moses Season


    Paul Deep-Dive: Listen to our Paul Season | SWDGISS: Paul’s Letters with N.T. Wright


    Point of Grace: Listen on Spotify | Listen on Apple Music


    Jars of Clay: Listen on Spotify | Listen on Apple Music


    Steven Curtis Chapman: Listen on Spotify | Listen on Apple Music | Instagram | Turtleneck | Official Playlist


    Michael W. Smith: Listen on Spotify | Listen on Apple Music | Instagram 


    BONUS CONTENT
    We 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 POPCAST
    Check 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.
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    • 42 min

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