Faith Adjacent

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Faith Adjacent

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. 6D AGO

    The Faith Adjacency of Captain America: The First Avenger

    On the eve of America’s birthday, we thought the best way to celebrate was by discussing the faith adjacency of the most patriotic of all superheroes, Captain America. Join Knox, Jamie, and special guest Kendra Adachi as they give Captain America: The First Avenger the Sacred Cinema treatment in this very special replay episode! You’ll hear favored and forsaken aspects, quotes to build Bible studies around, why Steve Rogers is the Proverbs 31 woman of superheroes, and so much more!  MENTIONS Want more Marvel? Check out our Marvel Episode BundlesKendra Adachi: Instagram | Website | Podcast | The Plan | The Lazy Genius Way | The Lazy Genius KitchenCaptain America: The First Avenger: Watch it here | IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes Tell me more about MCU Chronological OrderChris Evans: Deep Dive of his 2000s Style | The Knives Out Sweater: Click with CautionCaptain America Sparkle: Relive the magic Alternate Universe: The Two Marvel Roles Emily Blunt Turned Down, And WhyChris Evans’ CGI Body: Learn more hereNotable Cast IMDb: Tommy Lee Jones | Haley Atwell | Toby Jones | Stanley Tucci | Sebastian Stan | Dominic CooperThe Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.   I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Order Here | See Erin in Real Life at a Book Stop 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.

    1h 2m

  2. JUN 26

    June Office Hours and Recent Happenings at The Faith Adjacent Seminary

    It’s time for another Office Hours episode! Join Knox, Jamie, and Erin as they answer your questions about things like pride, conspiracy theories, misinterpreting Bible verses, and so much more! Do true Jesus freaks lie to fascists, and what is God’s plan for our lives? You’ll have to listen to find out! This is a preview of that episode, plus a few clips from more Patreon content this month! You can listen to this episode in its entirety at The Faith Adjacent Seminary with a 7-day free trial.  MENTIONS Fellowship Hall Replay: Watch here  Relevant Past Episodes: Mary and Martha | Christians and Conspiracy Theories, Part 1 | Christians and Conspiracy Theories, Part 2 | Favored or Forsaken: America as a Christian Nation  Want to hear the full versions of these episodes? Listen on Patreon   The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.   I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Order Here | See Erin in Real Life at a Book Stop 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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    27 min

  3. JUN 19

    The Faith Adjacency of Juneteenth with Robert Callahan, II

    Today, we’re joined by icon in Faith Adjacent lore, Robert Callahan, to discuss the faith adjacency of Juneteenth. You’ll get a full deep-dive on the history of this national holiday and a discussion surrounding the importance of this celebration! We also answer plenty of questions about how white people can observe this holiday!  MENTIONS Join us for our Fellowship Hall: Start a 7-Day Free Trial of The Faith Adjacent Seminary  Robert Callahan: Instagram | Website | Threads | TikTok | Order Fire in the Whole on Amazon Juneteenth Deep Dive: Learn More from The National Museum of African American History of Culture  Faith Adjacent Lore: The David Season Episode Bundle | David and Bathsheba Episode on the Patreon Shop | Here’s the original Facebook post Bible Passages Referenced: Luke 4 Juneteenth Itinerary: Black Parade by Beyonce | Blackish Season 4, Episode 1 | Read "What To the Slave is the Fourth of July" by Frederick Douglass | James Earl Jones Reads the Historic Address | The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder Season 2, Episode 10 | Miss Juneteenth on Netflix      The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.   I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Order Here | See Erin in Real Life at a Book Stop 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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 7m

  4. JUN 12

    Favored or Forsaken: Civil Disobedience, Fourth Wing, and Animated Jesus

    It’s time for our monthly Favored or Forsaken! Join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we discuss Christians and civil disobedience, whether or not Fourth Wing is too spicy for Christians, and the new animated movie, The King of Kings. You’ll also hear what is favored for each of us right now!  Note: This will be obvious from the beginning, but there is a lot of talk about porn in this episode. We would suggest not listening to this with young ears around.  MENTIONS Spicy Seminary Favored or Forsaken: Listen for free here  Can you eat tomatoes? Learn more here Listen to our Conspiracy Theory episodes: Part 1 | Part 2  Civil Disobedience: Here’s the video from Mayflower Church | Video from DearDeanPublishing | Article from Kat Armas Bible Verses Mentioned: John 6:60-71 | Matthew 25 Is Fourth Wing Porn? Read the Christianity Today Article | Every Woman a Theologian by Phylicia Masonheimer | Check out the Series Listen to our Romance episodes: Smutty Romance and the Christian Reader | Behind-the-Scenes on Patreon The King of Kings: Watch at Angel Studios | IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes   Evan’s Favored: The Quilters on Netflix   Erin’s Favored: Andor Seaon 2 on Disney+ Jamie’s Favored: Spellbound by Molly Worthen The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.   I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Order Here | See Erin in Real Life at a Book Stop Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacentFollow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 8m

  5. JUN 5

    The NOs of VBS

    Learn your hand motions and get ready to flamingle because we’re talking about the NOs of VBS! Join Jamie, Erin, and Evan as we give you the history of Vacation Bible School and deep-dive into some truly fantastic listener comments. You’ll hear about surprise VBS sex education tips from The Popcast, making up prayer requests for attention, and so much more! What’s the worst theme, and is this church activity merely free childcare? You’ll have to listen to find out!  MENTIONS Anti-Christian Nationalism Merch: Check out The Faith Adjacent Shop  Want the spicy stories? Listen to The Spicy NOs of VBS on Patreon History of Vacation Bible School: Learn more from Lifeway The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.   I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Order Here | See Erin in Real Life at a Book Stop 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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    39 min

  6. MAY 29

    SWDGISS: Angels and Recent Happenings at The Faith Adjacent Seminary

    Today, we’re donning our halos and settling into the throne room because we’re talking all about angels! In this latest Stuff We Didn’t Get In Sunday School episode, you’ll get a full deep dive on angels in the Bible, including all the different types and how culture has impacted our Biblical understanding of them. This is a preview of that episode, plus a few clips from more Patreon content this month! You can listen to this episode in its entirety at The Faith Adjacent Seminary with a 7-day free trial.  MENTIONS Want to hear the full versions of these episodes? Listen on Patreon   Empathy Merch: Check it out here  The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.   I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Order Here | See Erin in Real Life at a Book Stop 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    31 min

  7. MAY 22

    Biblical Leader Mount Rushmore with Bethny Ricks

    Today, we’re establishing the Best Leaders of the Bible Mount Rushmore with very special guest Bethny Ricks! She picks the four top leaders from the Bible and tells us what we can learn from them. Bethny also answers our burning questions about women in leadership, navigating unhealthy church structures, and so much more! You’ll get equal parts belly-aching laughter and mind-blowing wisdom from Bethny in this episode presented by Zondervan!  MENTIONS Bethny Ricks: Face Forward on Amazon | Instagram | Website | Substack Want the Bad Leader Mount Rushmore? Listen on Patreon One Perfect Song: Really Love on Spotify | Really Love on Apple Music Erin’s Sexual Awakening: Untitled (How Does It Feel) by D’Angelo  Relevant Past Episodes: Mary Magdalene | The Daniel Season Episodes about Women in Ministry: Favored or Forsaken: Proverbs 31 | Favored or Forsaken: Women in Authority | Faith Adjacent: Beth Allison Barr   Relevant Bible Passages: Romans 16:1 | 1 Timothy 3  The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.   I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Order Here | See Erin in Real Life at a Book Stop Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacentFollow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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. MAY 15

    Christian Nashville-ism, Eradicating Anti-Christian Bias, and Church Voting Rights

    It’s time for our monthly Favored or Forsaken! Join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we discuss praying in the capitol, the state of Christianity in Nashville, and sketchy practices at a Houston megachurch. You’ll have to listen to find out! We also share what is currently favored for each of us! MENTIONS Spicy Seminary Favored or Forsaken: Listen for free here  Arrests in the Capitol: Read more here Eradicating Anti-Christian Bias: Read the release from the White House The Rise of Christian Nashville-ism: Here’s the Washington Post Article Katelyn Beaty Substack: Read about THINQ Saved by the City Podcast: Listen here Church Voting Rights: Read about Second Baptist Church Houston | Ed Young Wikipedia | Jeremiah Counsel | The Dangers of a Quiet Governance Change  Evan’s Favored: Thunderbolts* Erin’s Favored: Ordinary Time by Annie B. Jones Jamie’s Favored: Embedded: Alternate Realities  The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.   I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Order Here | See Erin in Real Life at a Book Stop 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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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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    The Popcast Media Group
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    243
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