Faith Adjacent
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.
Barbie 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 spectacular Barbie for secular and spiritual themes while also answering listener questions about things like predestination and deconstruction. Is this movie secretly a guide for men about the patriarchy, and are there moments in this movie that you should unpack with a religious trauma therapist? You’ll have to listen to find out!  MENTIONS Barbie: Watch Here | IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes  Party like Barbie and Ken at The Popcast Live! Get tickets for Chicago and Dallas here.  Greta Gerwig Deep-Dive: IMDb | Lady Bird | Little Women | Francis Ha Margot Robbie: IMDb | I, Tonya  Ryan Gosling: IMDb | Oscars Performance  What Was I Made For: Spotify | Apple Music | Oscars Acceptance Speech    In Conclusion, No One Knows: Listen to SWDGISS: Heaven  Can you tell me more about predestination? Please Advise: What’s Up with Calvinism? | BSQTNA #21: Calvinism vs. Arminianism  Life-Ruining Season: Listen to our Esther Season  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. Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 14
1 hr 23 min
Who 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 controversial theological views, and discover why Clement was called a “master of Christian philosophy.” Is Clement of Alexandria the Pedro Pascal of the second century, and what do potatoes have to do with all this? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS Relevant Past Episode: Who the Hell is Lottie Moon? See us at The Popcast Live! Get tickets for Chicago and Dallas here.  Can I get a visual of Clement? Here you go!  Clement of Alexandria Deep-Dive: Explore his writings here Heretic Hoe Down: Listen to Erin talk about Marcion of Sinope on Patreon Hell Deep-Dive: Listen to SWDGISS: Hell What was that about Greek words and eternity? Read this article by Heleen Keizer Bible Scholar Resource: The Universal Christ by Richard Rohr  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. Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 7
53 min
Leap 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 who took the biggest trust fall for the Lord? Who said, “Spirit lead me where my faith is without borders,” and meant it? You’ll hear about some of the biggest leaps of faith in the Bible, cultural icons that have taken some chances, and some trust falls that are questionable at best. Be sure to grab a pen and paper because you’ll want to take some notes as Sarah Bessey preaches through her leaps!  MENTIONS Here’s where to connect with Sarah Bessey: Website | Instagram | Field Notes for the Wilderness Book | Jesus Feminist  History Corner: History of Leap Day from National Geographic Kids | Leap Day Fun Facts What to Watch for Leap Day: 30 Rock Season 6, Episode 9 | Leap Year Movie Starring Amy Adam Original Leap of Faith Hall of Fame: Read Hebrews 11  Relevant Past Classics Episodes: Judah and Tamar | Baby Moses Bible Passages Mentioned: Joshua 3-4 | Genesis 38 | Exodus 1 | John 4 | Luke 1:46-56 Absolute Banger: The Making of Biblical Womanhood | Listen to our episode with Beth Allison Barr  Can you tell me more about Medieval fart jokes? Listen to Medieval (Christian) Times with Dr. Grace Hamman Can you tell me more about Hell? Listen to SWDGISS: Hell Curious about Handel’s Messiah? Watch it here What was that Frozen docu-series? Watch Into the Unknown on Disney+ 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. Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 29
1 hr 15 min
IKYN: 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 You Not episode! We’ll be answering listener questions about what this Bible actually says about all this, having conversations with kids who are queer, how masturbation plays into all this, and so much more! Come for a safe place to vent your frustrations; stay for Meredith’s spicy take on consent.   MENTIONS I Kid You Not Deep-Dive: Check out this playlist Can you tell me more about Purity Culture? Listen to Faith Adjacent: Purity Culture  What was that book that talked about that confusing Greek word? Read Beyond Shame by Matthias Roberts  Helpful Resource: Check out Jenna DeWitt on Twitter Here’s that article from Deborah Roffman: Read “Hot to Talk to Kids About Porn” on The NY Times    Here’s where to connect with Meredith Anne Miller: Instagram | Website | Ask Away Podcast | Get her book here Dr. Chap Clark: Website | Hurt 2.0 | Sticky Faith 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. Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 22
1 hr 11 min
SWDGISS: 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 School episode! You’ll hear about Lent’s origins, some highlights of the season, and plenty of tips for how to participate in this season! What is Spy Wednesday, and is there a deeper origin behind Easter eggs? You’ll have to listen to find out!  MENTIONS Where can I find Erin’s Lent guide? Right here!  Spy Wednesday: Learn about the origin of the name here. A Murder Mystery Church Service: Learn about Tenebrae services here. What was that quote Erin read? Read The Anglican Way by Thomas McKenzie N.T. Wright Drive-By: Listen to our episode with Bishop Wright | Read Into the Heart of Romans  Lent History Deep-Dive: Check out this article from the Catholic Education Resource Center  Game Replacement: Check out Lectio 365 The Harrowing of Hell: Listen to this episode on Patreon 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. Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 15
1 hr 1 min
Medieval (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 tapestries, the impact of the black death, and so much more! What is an anchorite and is there a Medieval equivalent of the MCU? You’ll have to listen to find out!  MENTIONS Tell me more about Dr. Grace Hamman: Order her book here |  Instagram | Twitter | Website | Medievalish Newsletter | Old Books with Grace Podcast | Fred Rogers + Julian of Norwich You can find the chat from the evening here. Erin’s Book Recommendation: Matrix by Lauren Groff Julian of Norwich is Fascinating: Learn more here Where do I learn about Augustine? Read Augustine's Confessions We’ll never stop bringing this up: Listen to SWDGISS: Paul’s Letters with N.T. Wright Erin’s Favored Pick: Theologizin’ Bigger: Homilies on Living Freely and Loving Wholly by Trey Ferguson  Evan’s Favored Pick: With All Its Teeth: Sex, Violence, Profanity, and the Death of Christian Art by Joshua Porter 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 FAITH ADJACENT SHOP Looking for some additional resources? We have you covered from an entire Prayer Course all the way to a guide for the new year! Shop 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. Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 8
1 hr 7 min
February 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 imprecatory Psalms, finding a new church, what to do when you have a friend who prays too much, and so much more! What is Knox’s take on Shia LaBeouf’s recent dive into Catholicism, and what do the Jonas Brothers have to do with the Methodist Church? You’ll have to listen to find out!  MENTIONS Bible Passages Referenced: Psalm 69 | Psalm 109 | 1 Timothy 4:14 | 1 Timothy 2:5 What was that about Shia LaBeouf? Watch Bishop Barron Presents   Can you help me out with church and kids? Here are all our I Kid You Not Episodes  I need help finding a church! Check out our resource on Patreon We’ll never stop talking about this: Listen to our episode with N.T. Wright Give this to your friend who prays too much: The Faith Adjacent Toolkit: Prayer 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 FAITH ADJACENT SHOP Looking for some additional resources? We have you covered from an entire Prayer Course all the way to a guide for the new year! Shop 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. Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 1
48 min
SWDGISS: 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 question! You’ll hear conversations about the lost tribes, whether or not these tribes are still important today, and so much more! What’s the ancient version of a basket from Harry & David, and is Deborah the Taylor Swift of the Bible? You’ll have to listen to find out!  MENTIONS Relevant Passages from the Bible: Genesis 49 | The Song of Deborah Relevant Past Episodes: Jael (+Deborah) | Joseph | Joseph, Part 2 | Delilah (+Samson) | Solomon | Solomon, Part 2 | SWDGISS: Paul’s Letters with NT Wright  Can you tell me more about the Meshe Stele? Learn more here What was that about Joseph’s kids? Learn about the ancient adoption here Start your 2024 off right! Get the Faith Adjacent 2024 Resource Mega-Bundle  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 FAITH ADJACENT SHOP Looking for some additional resources? We have you covered from an entire Prayer Course all the way to a guide for the new year! Shop 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. Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 25
58 min
Ask 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 Bible, a journey into the King James Bible, and tons of discussion about what Paul meant when talking about being saved through childbearing. What’s the deal with Ehud, and can women and single men be elders? You’ll have to listen to find out!  MENTIONS Start your 2024 off right! Get the Faith Adjacent 2024 Resource Mega-Bundle  Want even more Bible scholar questions? Check out this week’s bonus episode!  Prophesy Update: Listen to J Christ by Lil Nas X Bible Scholar Resource: Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible Ehud in the Bible: Read more in Judges 3:12-30 Saved through childbearing? Read 1 Timothy 2 | Matthew 19:12 | 1 Corinthians 7:8-9 | 1 Corinthians 7:26-27 | 1 Corinthians 7:34-35 | 1 Timothy 5:3-10 Can you tell me more about Bible translations? Listen to BSQTNA #13: English Bible Translations on Patreon Melchizedek Explanation: BSQTNA #15 on Patreon   Can you tell me more about Satan? Please Advise 1: What’s Up with Hell and Satan? | BSQTNA #16: Satan | The Serpent (Season 12, Ep 1) In Support of Paul: Season 13: Paul | SWDGISS: Paul’s Letters with N.T. Wright God’s Plan vs. Free Will: Please Advise: What is up with Calvinism, and why should I care? | BSQTNA #21: Calvinism vs. Arminianism  Dinosaurs? SWDGISS: Dinosaurs | BSQTNA #1: Dinosaurs and the Bible  King James Deep-Dive: God’s Secretaries by Adam Nicolson | National Geographic Live with Adam Nicolson Tell me more about Moses: Season 6: Moses Help me out with the beginning of all the things: Season 9, Episode 3: The Tower of Babel | IKYN: Creation  What were those passages about elders? 1 Timothy 3 | Titus 1 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 FAITH ADJACENT SHOP Looking for some additional resources? We have you covered from an entire Prayer Course all the way to a guide for the new year! Shop 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. Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 18
1 hr 4 min
The 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 hear plenty of listener comments about spiritualizing secular resolutions, church-wide fasts, and vision boards. What is on our vision boards for 2024, and which passages of scripture are best before a makeout session? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS Start your 2024 off right! Get the Faith Adjacent 2024 Resource Mega-Bundle  Prophesy Accountability: Jamie Kern Lima + Oprah We’re honestly just intrigued: Learn about F3 Tell me more about fasting: Fasting by Scot McKnight Need even more? Listen to The NOs of January over at The Popcast with Knox and Jamie  Take care of your inbox in 2024: Superhuman Co. on TikTok 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 FAITH ADJACENT SHOP Looking for some additional resources? We have you covered from an entire Prayer Course all the way to a guide for the new year! Shop 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. Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 11
38 min
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