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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
Faith AdjacentAmerica’s Pastor, The Billy Graham Rules, and When Christianity Gets Political
In this very special star-spangled episode, Erin and Evan are deep-diving America’s Pastor Billy Graham! You’ll hear a full biography on America’s Pastor…
Faith AdjacentSacred Cinema: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Hop aboard the Hogwarts Express, sip on some butter beer, and enjoy this magical deep-dive of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. In this episode, Knox…
Faith AdjacentPrecious Moments, Eras VBS, and Recent Happenings at the SBC
In this latest Favored or Forsaken episode, Erin, Jamie, and Evan are chatting about Precious Moments, a Taylor Swift-themed VBS, and the recent Southern…
Faith AdjacentBiblical Bridgerton, Angel Numbers, and Struggling to Study Scripture
In this latest Office Hours episode, Knox, Jamie, and Erin are answering your questions! You’ll hear questions about homosexuality in the Bible, why the…
Faith AdjacentBible Drill: Petty Church Opinions, Kids in Church, and Weaponizing Scripture
Get your Swords of Truth ready because Erin, Jamie, and Evan are hosting Faith Adjacent’s first Bible Drill. We collected petty church opinions on Instagram…
Faith AdjacentChristian College Confessions, Educational Mishaps, and Krispy Kreme Chaos
On today’s episode, Erin and Evan unpack listener NOs of Christian education, covering everything from Christian preschool experiences to higher education and…
Faith AdjacentGod and Science, Mixed Faith Marriages, and What’s the Point of All This?
Today, we’re doing a grab-bag episode! Join Erin and Meredith in this latest I Kid You Not episode as they answer listener questions about God and science, how…
Faith AdjacentUnsung 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…
Faith AdjacentElisha 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…
Faith AdjacentThe 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…
Faith AdjacentInstagram 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…
Faith AdjacentFaith 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…
Faith AdjacentFaith 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…
Faith AdjacentFavored or Forsaken: Solar Eclipse Panic, IVF, and The Pope's Exorcist
In this latest Favored of Forsaken episode, Erin, Jamie, and Evan are each bringing different topics to the discussion table! Is the impending total solar…
Faith AdjacentEaster Snake Draft: The Harrowing of Hell, A Tribute to Reese's Eggs, and Are Sunrise Services Favored or Forsaken?
Join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we snake draft our favorite sacred and secular aspects of Easter! You’ll hear contentious conversations about the superior…
Faith AdjacentSingleness in the Church, AI’s Impact on Faith, and How to Know if You’re Saved
Step into our office as we answer your questions! In this latest Office Hours episode, Erin, Knox, and Jamie are answering questions about singleness in the…
Faith AdjacentBarbie as a Deconstruction Text, Patriarchy 101, and Why We're Not into Predestination
Hop in the Chevy with Barbie and Ken as we take a journey to Barbieland in this latest Sacred Cinema episode! Erin and Jamie are dissecting the 2023 cinematic…
Faith AdjacentWho the Hell is Clement of Alexandria?
Join Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon along with Jamie and Evan as we deep dive Clement of Alexandria. You’ll hear geography lessons, learn about some…
Faith AdjacentLeap of Faith Hall of Fame feat. Sarah Bessey
In honor of Leap Day, Erin and Evan, along with special guest Sarah Bessey, are inducting new members into the Leap of Faith Hall of Fame. Who are those people…
Faith AdjacentIKYN: If Not Purity Culture, Then What?
If we don’t think Purity Culture is the solution, then what are we supposed to teach our kids? That’s what Erin and Meredith are exploring in this latest I Kid…
Faith AdjacentSWDGISS: What the Hell is Lent?
What the hell is Lent? That’s what Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon, along with Jamie and Evan, are exploring in this latest Stuff We Didn’t Get in Sunday…
Faith AdjacentMedieval (Christian) Times with Dr. Grace Hamman
In this latest episode, Erin and Evan are joined by Medievalist scholar Dr. Grace Hamman to Christianity in the Middle Ages. You’ll hear about fart jokes on…
Faith AdjacentFebruary Office Hours: What’s the Deal with the Methodist Church, Shia LaBeouf, and Having Saints Pray for You?
Step into our office (not in a weird way) as we answer your questions! In this latest Office Hours episode, Knox, Jamie, and Erin are answering questions about…
Faith AdjacentSWDGISS: The Twelve Tribes of Israel
Should we have learned about the Twelve Tribes of Israel in Sunday School? Join Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon along with Jamie and Erin as we explore this…
Faith AdjacentAsk A Bible Scholar
In this latest episode, Erin and Evan combine all their Bible Scholar knowledge to answer your questions! You’ll hear deep dives on left-handed people in the…
Faith AdjacentThe NOs of Resolutions
We’re just barely into 2024, and we already have a lot of feelings about resolutions! Join Jamie, Erin, and Evan as we discuss the NOs of Resolutions! You’ll…
Faith Adjacent2024 Prophecies
Grab your umin and thummin and dust off your priestly breastplate because we’re naming our 2024 prophecies! Join Erin, Jamie, and Evan as we discuss what we…
Faith AdjacentFellowship Hall Pray-UA
In this latest episode, we’re inviting you into the Faith Adjacent Seminary to listen to our Fellowship Hall: Pray-UA. Join Erin and Evan as they discuss…
Faith AdjacentChristmas Confessions
Pour yourself some wassail or hot cocoa and listen along as Erin, Jamie, and Evan unpack some Christmas Confessions. We asked for some holiday-themed…
Faith AdjacentWho the Hell Is.... Lottie Moon?
Today, we’re kicking off a new series called “Who the hell is…” in which we deep-dive into the biographies of famous Christians! Join Resident Bible Scholar…
Faith AdjacentBest Saints in Show
In honor of the greatest television event of the Thanksgiving season, The National Dog Show, we’re doing our own version by crowing the Best Saint in Show…
Faith AdjacentJoseph
We’re rounding out our classics series by revisiting the final episode of our debut season! Join Knox, Jamie, and Erin as they discuss Joseph, the forgotten…
Faith AdjacentNovember Office Hours
Step into our office as we answer your questions! Join Knox, Jamie, and Erin as they explore questions about Biblical authors, keeping teens engaged with…
Faith AdjacentPraise Hands of Gratitude
What do Dorito dust nuggets, knuckle cracking, and kids throwing up at school all have in common? In this latest episode, Knox, Jamie, and Erin are talking…
Faith AdjacentThe Middle East Conflict though a Religious Lens
Today, we’re doing something a little different, as unprecedented times call for unprecedented podcasts. This episode is in response to the many listeners who…
Faith AdjacentSWDGISS: Paul's Letters with N.T. Wright
In this VERY special SWDGISS episode, we’re talking about Paul’s Letters with actual Pauline scholar N.T. Wright! Join Jamie, Erin, and Evan in celebrating the…
Faith AdjacentOctober Office Hours
We’re back with another edition of Office Hours! Knox, Jamie, and Erin are answering your questions about things like altar calls at funerals, fallen angels…
Faith AdjacentApocrypha for Beginners with Dr. Brandon Hawk
What’s the deal with the Apocrypha? Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon and Community Manager Evan Dodson explore that in this very special conversation with Dr…
Faith AdjacentRuth and Boaz
We’re revisiting some of our original episodes, and today, we’re talking about Ruth and Boaz! Join Knox, Jamie, and Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon as we…
Faith AdjacentSWDGISS: The Reformation
In this latest Stuff We Didn’t Get in Sunday School Episode, we’re talking about The Protestant Reformation. Before you skip past this one, let us warn you…
Faith AdjacentSeptember Office Hours
We invite you to step into our office (in a not-weird way) as we discuss your questions about being a person of faith in the world. Join Resident Bible Scholar…
Faith AdjacentSacred Cinema: Everything Everywhere All at Once
What can hot dog fingers, bagels, and googly eyes tell us about our faith? Listen along to this Sacred Cinema episode as Knox, Jamie, and Erin deep-dive…
Faith AdjacentI Kid You Not: Faith Practices
Meredith wrote a book, and we’re celebrating its release in this latest episode of I Kid You Not! Join Erin and Meredith as they talk all about Family Faith…
Faith AdjacentAugust Office Hours
We invite you to step into our office (in a not-weird way) as we discuss your questions about being a person of faith in the world. Join Resident Bible Scholar…
Faith AdjacentThe NOs of Prayer
With every eye closed and every head bowed, we’re talking about The NOs of Prayer! Join Knox, Jamie, and Erin as they discuss all things prayer, such as…
Faith AdjacentBiblical Rebrands
Like Jacob becoming Israel, we are rebranding. The podcast formerly known as The Bible Binge will now be known as Faith Adjacent! Join Jamie, Erin, and Evan as…
Faith AdjacentI Kid You Not: Church and Family
What’s the deal with kids and church? Join Erin and Meredith in this latest I Kid You Not episode as they explore how to do (or not do) church with kids…
Faith AdjacentSnake Draft: Miracles
The Bible is full of miracles, but which ones are the best? Join Knox, Jamie, and Erin as they do a snake draft of miracles throughout the Bible. You’ll, of…
Faith AdjacentSacred Cinema: Shiny Happy People
In this latest Sacred Cinema episode, we’re discussing Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets. Join Knox, Jamie, and Erin as we unpack this four-part…
Faith AdjacentThe NOs of Youth Camp
Dear Future Husband (that will make sense in the episode), we’re talking about the NOs of Youth Camp! Join Knox, Jamie, and Erin as they discuss listeners…
Faith AdjacentIKYN: Family Faith Pivots
Buckle up for some tough convos because we’re talking about Faith Family Pivots in this latest I Kid You Not Episode. Join Erin and Meredith as they discuss…
Faith AdjacentJune Office Hours
In this episode, we invite you to step into our office (in a not-weird way) as we discuss your questions about being a person of faith in the world. Join…
Faith AdjacentLGBTQIA+ in the Church
In this latest episode, we learn how to be suspicious of our certainty as we discuss LGBTQIA+ in the Church. Join Knox, Jamie, Erin, and Evan as we explore our…
Faith AdjacentSacred Cinema: Contact
Join Knox, Jamie, and Erin in this Sacred Cinema as they discuss Contact, starring Jodie Foster and Mathew McConaughey. Listen along as they deep-dive this 90s…
Faith AdjacentJudith
We said we wouldn't do it, but here we are! In this latest episode, we’re dipping our toes into the Apocryphal waters to talk about a lady named Judith. Join…
Faith AdjacentThe Other Ten Commandments
You know the Ten Commandments in the Bible? This episode is not about those. With the help of our listeners, we’ve curated a list of Ten Commandies that…
Faith AdjacentI Kid You Not: Miracles
In this latest episode of I Kid You Not, Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon and Meredith Ann Miller deep dive into a topic we all have follow-up questions about…
Faith AdjacentSWDGISS: The Temples
Gather up your unicorn leather and get ready to do some snail milking because today, we’re discussing all the Bible buildings. Join Knox, Jamie, and Erin in…
Faith AdjacentThe NOs of Sermons
With every head bowed and every eye closed, we’re talking about the NOs of Sermons! Join Knox, Jamie, and Erin as they share their personal NOs of sermons…
Faith AdjacentI Kid You Not Tricky Stories: The Resurrection
In this latest I Kid You Not episode, Erin and Meredith have some big party energy as they discuss the resurrection! Listen along as they break down the…