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. 13 HR AGO

    SWDGISS: Atonement Theories

    What’s the deal with theories of atonement? In this latest Stuff We Didn’t Get in Sunday School Episode, Erin and Evan discuss popular atonement theories and answer listener questions about topics like atonement in other religions, what sin has to do with all this, how to talk with kids about these topics, and so much more! We also know that these topics can be tough and confusing, so we’ve found TV show comparisons for each theory!  MENTIONS More Nerdy Content: What’s That Mean 2: Weird Stuff with Animals | Ask-A-Bible Scholar | Heretic Hoedown: Peter AbelardPenal Substitutionary Atonement Theory: PSA Debate from Christianity Today | 10 Problems with PSA | NT Wright on PSA | Ephesians 2:1-10 | 1 Peter 3:18Christus Victor: Learn more hereRansom Theory: Matthew 20:28 | Learn more hereRecapitulation Theory: Romans 5 | 1 Corinthians 15 | Learn more hereMoral Influence: John 15:13 | Romans 5:8 | 1 John 4:9–11 | Learn more here | Heretic Hoedown: Peter AbelardScapegoat Theory: Learn more hereExample Theory: 1 Peter 2:21–23 | Philippians 2:5–8 | John 13:15 | Faustus SocinusSatisfaction Theory: Learn more hereElect and Effective Theory: John 10:11, 15 | John 6:37–39 | Ephesians 1:4–7 | MonergismVicarious Repentance Theory: Learn more here  Moral Government Theory: Learn more hereSin Deep Dive: Not The Way It's Supposed to Be by Cornelius Plantiga Jr. |  What Are Sin, Iniquity, and Transgression in the Bible? By Shara Drimalla | Bible Project Sin VideosMeredith Anne Miller: Substack | Teaching Kids about Easter |  Jackie Hill Perry Needs Some Kids Church Training | How To Talk About Easter with Very Young Kids | 3 Things I Never Include When Telling Kids the Easter StoryEvan’s Resources: Simply Jesus by NT Wright | This Article from Marianne Meye Thompson | The Day the Revolution Began by NT Wright | Penal Substitution and Atonement Video | Ask NT Wright Anything Podcast | The Epidemic of Moral Injury by Rita Nakashima Brock Evan’s Resources: The Very Good Gospel by Lisa Sharon Harper | The Wood Between the Worlds by Brian Zahnd | The Nature of the Atonement: Four Views | The Cross and the Kaleidoscope by Alex Early and Enoch Wan | The Crucifixion by Fleming Rutledge | The Mosaic of Atonement by Joshua McNall | Five Views on the Extent of the Atonement | Atonement in Christianity by William E. BurnsPalette Cleanser: The Spicy NOs of Easter on Patreon  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.

    56 min

  2. 26 MAR

    The NOs of Easter: Easter Spectacles, Sunrise Services, and Easter Bunny Anatomy

    Today, we’re unpacking listener stories about Easter! Join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we share our personal yeses that are definitely nos for everyone else plus plenty of cringe listener comments! You’ll hear about Judas detours during Sunday School, Evan’s affinity for Sunrise Services, who amongst us is a fan of helicopter egg drops, and so much more! What do Mickey Mouse and the Easter Bunny have in common? You’ll have to listen to find out!  MENTIONS Source Material: Here’s the original instagram postSeaWorld Sunrise Service? Learn more here Curious about Judas? Listen to Heretic Hoedown: Judas | Season 10, Episode 5: Judas  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.

    31 min

  3. 19 MAR

    Favored or Forsaken: The Great Controversy, Medical Assistance Thoughts, and an Upcoming Bible-Based RPG

    It’s time for our monthly Favored or Forsaken! We talk about The Great Controversy, share our varied thoughts on medically assisted suicide, and dig into recent faith happenings in the video game world. As you can imagine, some of these topics are heavy, so take care of yourself while listening. To end on a lighter note, we each pitch our dream Bible-based video game. MENTIONS Join us at the Fellowship Hall: Here are the detailsThe Great Controversy: Learn more here Legalized Assisted Suicide: Here’s the Christianty Today articleAre you Abased? Here’s the Bible-themed Video GameWant more video game content? Listen to Electives with Evan: Video GamesWant even more? Listen on to our exclusive spicy edition on Patreon    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.

    53 min

  4. 12 MAR

    Leaving Christian Nationalism with Reverend Rob Schenck

    The very reverent (or irreverent) Rob Schenck is joining Erin in this very special episode! Reverend Rob shares his transformative journey from a prominent evangelical leader involved in Christian nationalism to a voice advocating for faith-based reconciliation and social justice. Discover how his experiences, theological reflections, and personal crises led to profound changes in his understanding of faith, politics, and love. You’ll hear about Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s influence, our mutual affection for Abigail Disney, and practical answers to your questions about Christian nationalism! MENTIONS Reverend Rob Schenck: Costly Grace (Rob’s Book) |  Confessions of a (Former) Christian Nationalist | A Dissenting Evangelical Voice on Patreon | Patheos | Facebook The Armor of Light: Watch here Abigail Disney: Learn more hereWhat’s the deal with all the Baptists? Learn about the differences hereThe Myth of American Chosenness: Listen to the podcast episode here  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.

    1hr 20min

  5. 5 MAR

    Saint Patrick: Irish Pirates, Doorways to Purgatory, and Snakes(?)

    Who the hell is Saint Patrick? In honor of the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day, we thought we should do a deep-dive on the guy who started it all. Join Erin and Evan as we discuss visions of scrolls from God, Irish pirates, and whether or not Patrick actually drove all the snakes out of Ireland. You’ll also hear about Cellar demons, nipple licking, and cave entrances to Purgatory in this shocking, saintly exploration!  MENTIONS Want more saintly content? Listen to Best Saints in Show | Here’s the history/more info St. Patrick Deep Dive: Read Confessio | LettersCurious about Ireland? Learn more here | Irish PiratesSt. Patrick’s Purgatory: Check it out Okay, can you tell me how we got to St. Patrick’s Day? Learn from National Geographic KidsIf you liked this, you’ll also enjoy these Patreon episodes: Peter Alebard | Anne Askew | Jeanne D’Arc | Marcio of Sinope  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.

    48 min

  6. 26 FEB

    Biblical Kids Dodgeball Tournament with Meredith Anne Miller

    Have you ever wondered which Bible characters would absolutely dominate the dodgeball court? Today, we invited our friend Meredith Anne Miller to draft our ultimate biblical dodgeball teams, and you get to vote on who takes home the glory. Plus, Meredith answers listener questions about how to talk with kids about difficult passages in the Bible, how to approach conversations about death, and so much more! MENTIONS Meredith Anne Miller: Instagram | Website | Substack | Wonder | WovenWant to see Meredith and Erin in real life? Wonder Book Launch in BirminghamWant the spicy questions? Listen on Patreon with a 7-day free trial Relevant Past Episodes: Season 14, Episode 9: Elijah | Shady Ladies: The Woman at the Well | Season 3, Episode 2: David and Goliath | The Esther Season | Sibling Rivalries: Mary and Martha Book Recommendation: The Lost World Series by John Walton 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.

    38 min

  7. 19 FEB

    The Faith Adjacent History of the Olympics, Interviews with Real Olympians, and Biblical Bobsled Competitions

    Step up to the podium alongside this gold medal-worthy replay episode as Erin presents a Faith Adjacent deep dive of the Olympics! We’ll go faster, higher, and stronger together as we unpack the ancient origins and modern resurgence of the Olympics, explore the use of athletic metaphors throughout scripture, and hear interviews from actual Olympic gold medalists Laura Wilkinson and Bryan Clay in our most athletic episode yet! You’ll also hear a sneak preview of our very contentious, Patreon-exclusive Faith Adjacent Winter Olympics!  MENTIONS The Faith Adjacent Winter Olympics: Listen with a 7-day free trialPast Olympics Episodes: The Faith Adjacency of the Olympics | The Faith Adjacent Seminary Olympics | Full Interviews with Laura Wilkinson and Bryan ClayWhere to Watch: Peacock Investigative Journalism: An Oral History of Bob Costas Having Pink Eye at the Olympics Laura Wilkinson: Website | Instagram | Book - Life at 10 Meters: Lessons from an Olympic Champion | Watch her win goldBryan Clay: Instagram | Book - Redemption: A Rebellious Spirit, A Praying Mother, and the Unlikely Path to Olympic Gold | Watch him win goldKerri Strug: Website | Instagram Watch: National Geographic History of the OlympicsListen: Season 9, Episode 4: ConstantineChristian History: Revisiting the Pagan Olympic GamesFather of Modern Olympics: Pierre de Coubertin Deep DiveGym Bros: History of the YMCABible Sports Metaphors: 1 Corinthians 9:24-26 | 2 Timothy 4:6-8 | Hebrews 12:1-3 Galatians 2:2 | Philippians 2:16 Read: The Great Divorce by C.S. LewisSha’Carri Richardson: Read more hereBible Scholar Resources: The New Testament in its World by N.T. Wight | The Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible | Perseverance in Gratitude by David A. deSilvaOlympic Scholar Resources: The Games by David Goldblatt | Ancient Greek Athletics, by Stephen G. Miller | A Brief History of the Olympic Games by David C. Young 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.

    54 min

  8. 12 FEB

    Favored or Forsaken: James Dobson in the Epstein Files, Giving Feedback to the Pope, and AI Prayer Rings

    It’s time for our monthly Favored or Forsaken! Join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we discuss the recent news that James Dobson’s name has appeared in the Epstein files, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson correcting the Pope, and a prayer ring that takes us on a shocking detour.  MENTIONS​ Krispin & D.L. Mayfield: Podcast about Dobson in the Epstein Files | InstagramSpeaker Mike Johnson’s Tweet: Check it out here Prayer Ring Deep Dive? Confidein Website | FaithTech  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.

    56 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
    281
  • Show Website
    Faith Adjacent

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