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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…
Episodes
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Creating a Faith Adjacent Judgment House
Erin and Evan are building the ultimate Faith Adjacent Judgment House, using listener comments from the Faith Adjacent Seminary to bring this terrifying vision…
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The NOs of Church in the Fall
Fall is here, and so are the unhinged church activities! Erin and Evan dive into listener stories of questionable fall traditions, from pumpkin-launching youth…
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Favored or Forsaken: Tim Tebow, The New Office of Religious Affairs, and Jesus-Themed Product Round-Up
This week on Favored or Forsaken, join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we discuss the current Tim Tebow controversy with LifeSurge, whether or not our military needs…
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Life as a Palestinian Christian with Dr. Munther Isaac
In this very special episode, Erin sits down with Palestinian Christian pastor, theologian, and author Dr. Munther Isaac to talk about Christian Zionism…
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An Introduction to the Book of Esther
Today, we’re stepping into the Faith Adjacent Vault and sharing our introductory episode to our Esther Season! SNL’s Stefon would tell you that the Book of…
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Favored or Forsaken: The Singing Bible, Problematic Prayer Leaders, and 4D Youth Group Movies
This week on Favored or Forsaken, join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we discuss the latest Biblical AI innovation, whether or not convicted criminals should be…
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Sacred Cinema: Saved!
Get ready to do questionable things for God because we’re giving Saved! The Sacred Cinema treatment! Join Erin and Evan as they unpack this 2004 satirical…
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Ask-A-Bible Scholar: Denominations
Erin and Evan are answering your questions about all things denominations! In this Ask-A-Bible Scholar episode, they unpack listener questions about topics…
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Favored or Forsaken Snake Draft: Hobby Lobby, Rachel Hollis, and Aliens
Today, we’re taking a journey through Faith Adjacent’s history, going all the way back to when we were known as The Bible Binge, and snake-drafting past…
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The NOs of Men's Ministry
Grab your sword and get ready to partake in some BBQ because we’re talking about the NOs of Men’s Ministry. Join Evan, Jamie, and Knox as we discuss…
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Fellowship Hall: Christian Energy Drinks, Book Recommendations, and Engaging with Your Faith
Today, we’re offering you an honorary doctorate and allowing you to audit a class at The Faith Adjacent Seminary, our Patreon community! We’re sharing our…
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Favored or Forsaken: Ted Lasso, Interior Design, and Pastors as Politicians
In this month's Favored or Forsaken, Evan, Jamie, and Knox are asking the important questions: Should Jesus influence your interior design? Should more pastors…
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Who the Hell Is Mother Teresa?
Mother Teresa is a modern saint, but her story is far more complicated than many realize. From sainthood to skepticism, Erin and Evan take a closer look at…
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Where Are They Now? CCM Edition Snake Draft
It's time to dust off your WOW compilation CDs because Erin, Evan, and Jamie are snake drafting the CCM artists! We’re picking some of our favorite…
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Pop Culture Theology
In this episode, Erin and Evan explore the surprising ways pop culture can shape our faith for the better or worse. From Broadway musicals and Disney movies to…
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Favored or Forsaken: Airplane Evangelism, Problematic VBS Skits, and Creative Side Hustles
This week on Favored or Forsaken, join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we discuss sharing the gospel on an airplane, a VBS that went awry, and the latest book…
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Sacred Cinema: A Great Awakening
This week, Erin and Evan discuss A Great Awakening, the Sight & Sound Films drama about George Whitefield and the First Great Awakening. They unpack the film's…
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Sacred Cinema: Toy Story
In honor of Toy Story 5, Erin and Evan are going back to where it all started to give the original Toy Story the Faith Adjacent treatment! You’ll hear favored…
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Favored or Forsaken: Wife School, The Pope on AI, and Cory Asbury
This week on Favored or Forsaken, join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we discuss Wife School, the Pope’s thoughts on AI, and Cory Asbury’s recent typo controversy…
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The Faith Adjacency of Touched by an Angel
Erin and Evan are deep-diving the pilot episode of Touched by an Angel, the wildly earnest 90s drama where angels roam barefoot through the desert, deliver…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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The Faith Adjacent Thunderdome III: Crowdsourced Chaos
It is time to enter the Thunderdome for a third time! Join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as faith adjacent contenders go head-to-head! You’ll hear competitions between…
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Office Hours: Church Faithfulness, Emotional Connections with God, and Faith Conversations with Your Kids
Got questions that don’t quite fit the vibe for your pastor or your therapist? That’s where we come in. Join Knox, Jamie, and Erin as we tackle listener…
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Sacred Cinema: Wake Up Dead Man
Get ready to solve some religious crimes of passion because we’re talking about Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Story. Join Erin and Evan as we unpack the…
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Favored or Forsaken: Philip Yancey, Plagiarizing Sermons, and Deer Jerky Ministry
It’s time for our first Favored or Forsaken of 2026! Join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we discuss Philip Yancey, plagiarizing sermons, and deer jerky ministry!…
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Our Prophecies for 2026
We’re starting off the year with our 2026 prophecies! Join Erin, Jamie, and Evan as we discuss what we hope to see, what we think we’ll see, and what we’re…
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Faith Adjacent Visits The Dead Sea Scrolls
We went on a field trip, and we’re here to tell you about it! Join Erin, Evan, Knox, and Jamie as we discuss our yeses and nos of experiencing the Dead Sea…
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The NOs of Christmas
For our final main feed episode of 2025, we’re talking about our NOs of Christmas! Join Jamie, Erin, and Evan as we discuss listener stories about communion…
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Is 2025 Favored or Forsaken?
As 2025 comes to a close, we thought we would pick our most favored and most forsaken topics of the year! Join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we discuss things like…
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Beth Allison Barr: A Knight’s Tale, Medieval History, and Becoming the Pastor’s Wife
In this very special episode, Erin and Evan are joined by rare two-time guest Beth Allison Barr! Listen along as we discuss her latest book, Becoming the…
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The Faith Adjacent Thanksgiving Day Parade
Today, we’re replacing The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with the Faith Adjacent Thanksgiving Parade! Join Jamie, Erin, and Evan as we share our own pics for…
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Favored or Forsaken: Woke Nuns, TikTok Baby Formula Test, and Tiny Jesuses
It’s time for our monthly Favored or Forsaken episode! Join Jamie, Erin, and Evan as we discuss woke nuns, a TikTok social experiment, and the recent influx of…
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Weird Ministries
Get your worship flags ready and warm up that hot tub because we’re talking about weird ministries! Join Erin and Evan as we discuss listener comments about…
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SWDGISS: Inerrancy
In today’s latest Stuff We Didn’t Get in Sunday School, we’re unpacking Biblical Inerrancy! Join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we discuss the history behind the…
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The NOs of Evangelism
Do you have a moment for me to tell you about our latest Faith Adjacent episode? Today we’re evangelizing about The NOs of Evangelism! Join Erin, Evan, and…
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Sacred Cinema: Star Wars
In honor of the release of our Rogue One and Andor episode bundle at The Faith Adjacent Shop, we’re sharing our Sacred Cinema of the movie that started it all…
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No Small Endeavor Special Presentation
Today, we're sharing an episode of the No Small Endeavor podcast. These days, our culture is marked by political unrest, polarization, and anxiety. Beauty and…
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Favored or Forsaken: Anglican Leadership, Maverick City Music, and a CCM Super Bowl Halftime Show Alternative
It’s time for our monthly Favored or Forsaken! Join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we discuss the first female Archbishop of Canterbury, the current shakeup with…
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Better Ways to Read the Bible with Zach Lambert
Zach Lambert, Pastor and author of Better Ways to Read the Bible, is joining Erin and Evan to answer your questions! You’ll hear questions about engaging with…
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Erin and Jamie Special Edition: Rapture Theology, Astrology, Deconstruction, and More
While Evan is OOO, Jamie and Erin are doing their own Q&A! You’ll learn about the relatively recent history of rapture theology, some tips for a…
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The Faith Adjacent Hall of Fame
Today, we’re holding an induction ceremony into the Faith Adjacent Hall of Fame! You’ll hear about people and concepts that have been foundational to our faith…
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Favored or Forsaken: Charlie Kirk, Plastic Surgery, and Fall Movie Preview
It’s time for our monthly Favored or Forsaken episode! Join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we reflect on Charlie Kirk’s death, discuss whether or not Christians…
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Jesus End-of-Summer Road Trip
Gas up the tank and buckle up because we’re taking you on an end-of-summer road trip! Hop in the car with Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we discuss real Christian…
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Women of the Bible Cruise with Dr. Ingrid Faro
Prepare to set sail on a Women of the Bible cruise with Erin, Evan, and special guest Dr. Ingrid Faro in this episode presented by Zondervan. We each present…
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I Hate That I Love It
Today, we’re discussing all the things we hate that we love and the things we love to hate about Christian culture, both past and present. Join Erin and Evan…