Faith Adjacent

Find some tape and protect your batteries because in this latest Sacred Cinema episode we’re talking about Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. Join Knox and Jamie as they deep-dive the second installment in the Guardians of the Galaxy saga. You’ll hear us repeatedly say “We love it, but that was weird,” as we explore things like The Sovereign as an evangelical fraternity, whether or not Missouri is in...

Join Knox and Jamie along with Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon as we discuss that bitter cryer who just wanted a baby, Hannah. Along the way, you’ll hear conversations about negotiating with God, double portions of fried rice, and some quality needlepoint ideas. Did the tabernacle have the aesthetic of an Arby’s? What’s the deal with calling God the Lord of Heaven’s Armies? You’ll have to listen...

In this latest Stuff We Didn’t Get in Sunday School episode we’re talking all about baptism! Should we all be dunked? Is sprinkling the way to go? What about babies? Join Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon along with Knox and Jamie as they explore these questions and more. You’ll also hear some love for our Quaker friends, Jamie’s academic team history, and why the church baptismal is the perfect yo...

In this latest Sacred Cinema episode, we’re deep-diving one of the most surprising films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Guardians of the Galaxy. Join Knox and Jamie as they discuss topics including Chris Pratt’s faith, how Bradley Cooper’s role as Rocket Raccoon led to A Star is Born, and some of the best quotes that we want to see turned into books. Could this be one of the best ensemble films...

Get ready to send out some ravens because in this episode we’re talking about Noah. Join Knox, Jamie, and Erin as they revisit one of our earliest episode topics in which God decided to ctrl+alt+del creation. You’ll hear conversations about how many animals were actually on the boat, speculation about where people drop out of their Bible in a year plan, and some surprising revelations about Insane...

We’re returning to Archaeology Corner in this latest Stuff We Didn’t Get in Sunday School episode as we talk about The Dead Sea Scrolls. Join Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon along with Knox and Jamie as they explore this discovery that we know is important but tend not to actually know much about. You’ll hear conversations involving treasure maps, really cool nicknames, and conspiracy theory camp...

In this latest Sacred Cinema episode, Knox and Jamie are deep-diving Captain America: The Winter Soldier, the vibe shift of the MCU. Coming in on your left you’ll hear discussions surrounding Chris Evans’ incredible chemistry, a gentle rebuke for Scarlett Johansson’s wig situation, and a recap of the best fight scene of all time. Just like Steve and Bucky, we're with you 'til the end of the line (...

In this latest Stuff We Didn’t Get in Sunday School episode, we’re talking about one of the most complex, mysterious, and just plain weird concepts in Christianity: the Trinity. Join Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon along with Knox and Jamie as they deep-dive this Christian doctrine while exploring listener questions. Along the way, you’ll get a trinitarian vocabulary lesson, learn about pooping y...

In our latest Sacred Cinema episode, we're hopping back on the Bifrost and journeying across the nine realms to deep-dive Thor: The Dark World. Join Knox and Jamie as they discuss this film that has so many forsaken things. They’ll explore who has the most chemistry in this movie, faithfulness in the small things by way of Zachary Levi, and Knox’s slap history. This episode will show you that spac...

Prepare yourself for some Old Testament trash talk, because we’re deep-diving Elijah. Join Knox and Jamie along with Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon as they look to 1 and 2 Kings to explore this biblical superhero. Along the way, you’ll hear conversations discussing the history of angel food cake, Elijah throughout various sacred texts, and Erin’s gentle rebuke immunity card. This is a fiery epis...

Get ready to face some demons and sharpen some iron because in this Sacred Cinema episode we’re talking about Iron Man 3. Join Knox and Jamie as they discuss the final stand-alone Iron Man film. You’ll hear conversations about seasonal friendships with the Avengers inner circle, the Red Bull skydiving team, and gentle rebukes of Marvel’s representation of Tennessee. Is this movie actually good or...

In this latest edition of Stuff We Didn’t Get in Sunday School, we’re talking about all the shiny stuff in the Bible! Join Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon along with Knox and Jamie as they answer listener questions and discuss treasures from the Bible. You’ll hear conversations surrounding snake sticks, Ark of the Covenant conspiracy theories, and worms that help build temples. (Warning: This epi...

Get ready for the ultimate Jesus juke because in this episode we’re talking about Jesus in the wilderness. Join Knox and Jamie along with Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon as they unpack what could be described as the Coachella of temptations. Along the way, you’ll hear about health corner with Jamie, unfortunate interactions with the red spicy guy, and a surprising deep dive into British history....

Unclog that shrapnel from your heart and turn in your Bible to 1 Corinthians 12 because we’re talking about The Avengers. Join Knox and Jamie as they continue our Sacred Cinema journey through the Marvel Cinematic Universe by exploring the sacred and secular themes of this epic film. Along the way, you’ll hear Avengers-themed youth pastor sermon illustrations, behind-the-scenes deep dives, and a s...

In this brand new Stuff We Didn’t Get in Sunday School episode, we’re sifting through the fire and brimstone to find out what the Bible actually says about Hell. Join Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon along with Knox and Jamie as they sort through popular beliefs surrounding this controversial topic. Along the way, you’ll hear new slogans for protestants, a surprising amount of WWII talk, and how o...

Get ready to bro-out and talk about sacks way too much as we continue our deep dive on Joseph. Join Knox, Jamie, and Erin as they wrap up Genesis by discussing questions like how long is too long to weep on someone’s neck, and did David steal Joseph’s Biblical lunch money? All this and more awaits you in our epic conclusion to the book of Genesis.  MENTIONS Main Biblical Text for the Episode: Gene...

It’s time to trim the tree and refute some heresies because in this episode of Stuff We Didn’t Get in Sunday School we’re talking about what the Church gets wrong about Christmas. Join Knox, Jamie, and Erin as they explore the history of Christmas trees, fake snowball fights, and whether or not you should take up your arms in the War on Christmas (spoiler: you’re probably fine). Does baby Jesus cr...

All your dreams are about to come true because in this episode we’re talking about one of the hottest people in the Bible: Joseph. Join Knox, Jamie, and Erin as they unpack ancient baboons as detectives, how to not let bitterness transform your heart, and a recasting of Aladdin (think Zac Efron in Jafar’s clothing). All this and more awaits you in our dreamiest episode yet!  MENTIONS Main Biblical...

Stuff We Didn’t Get In Sunday School is our episode series where we attempt to shine a light on our spiritual or biblical blindspots. We interrogate this knowledge void to understand why we developed this gap in awareness and whether or not it changes or challenges the complexion of our beliefs. Dust off that old KJV and brush up on your Hebrew, because today we’re talking about how we got the Bib...

Check that heart monitor in case you get too excited because we’re deep-diving The Incredible Hulk. While the MCU might want you to forget that this 2008 film starring Edward Norton and Liv Tyler exists, Knox and Jamie are able to sift through the rubble to find some sacred themes. Along the way, you’ll hear discussions on continuity errors and plot holes, how this film could be a perfect example...

No, you don't have déjà vu. We're revisiting the story of Adam and Eve from our debut episode of The Bible Binge. Join Knox, Jamie, and Erin as they retrace the origins of The Bible Binge (you'll learn that it was either this or a People Magazine recap) to shed new light on a familiar story. They'll explore being victimized by Twitter feeds, what it looks like to take an inventory of your faith, a...

Stuff We Didn’t Get In Sunday School is our episode series where we attempt to shine a light on our spiritual or biblical blindspots. We interrogate this knowledge void to understand why we developed this gap in awareness and whether or not it changes or challenges the complexion of our beliefs. In this debut episode, we tackle one of the most popular questions we get in here at The Bible Binge: w...

Brace yourself because in this episode we’re covering the entire book of Job. Join Knox and Jamie as they enter into a holy rap battle featuring a lot of whining, sad flutes, and adversarial schemes. Along the way we’ll explore what it means to fear God, how to maintain integrity in the face of suffering, and why you might want to move this book up to the front of your Bible reading plan. All this...

Get those brushes and shovels ready because this month we’re taking you behind the scenes into The Bible Binge Seminary to hear a very special conversation from our Faith Adjacent Book Club on Biblical Archaeology with Dr. Jodi Magness. Dr. Magness is a professor of early Judaism at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a professional archaeologist who actually digs stuff up. You’ll...

Hopefully you’re lapping your water like a dog because in this episode, Knox and Jamie deep dive the greatest judge in Israel’s history, Gideon. Was Gideon a military super force or simply a willing vessel? Find out in this episode featuring fleece hoodie tests, biblical baking measurements, and ancient WWJD bracelets.  MENTIONS Main Biblical Text for the Episode: Judges 6-8 Hall of Faith: Hebrews...