Faith Adjacent

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 groups and gruesome All Saints Day costumes to old-fashioned dress-up Sundays and trunk-or-treat controversies. Plus, we discuss unconventional matchmaking techniques, naked bike rides, and so much more!  MENTIONS Want the spicy storie...

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 spiritual oversight, and the state of Christian products. Which government office would benefit most from an Office of Religious Affairs, and does Jamie say her most shocking thing ever? You’ll have to listen to find out!  MENTIONS What...

In this very special episode, Erin sits down with Palestinian Christian pastor, theologian, and author Dr. Munther Isaac to talk about Christian Zionism, biblical interpretation, and the realities of the war in Gaza. Dr. Isaac shares his perspective on Christian Zionism, how to respond when loved ones refuse to acknowledge Palestinian suffering, and what repentance and action can look like for Wes...

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 Esther has everything. It has murder, lies, intrigue, adoption, romance, a beauty pageant. It has villains, heroes, and underdogs. And it has a lot of revenge. We start to unpack all of these aspects in this first episode.   MENTIONS...

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 given a faith platform, and the movie experience that will soon transform your youth group. Are sea shanties making a comeback, and what is the best job for a disgraced pastor? You’ll have to listen to find out!  MENTIONS 30 Episodes from t...

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 film, uncovering its favored and forsaken moments, life verses for the movie, gentle rebukes, and so much more. Has Mandy Moore deviated from her calling in life? Does this movie hold up? How would this movie be different if it were released by...

Erin and Evan are answering your questions about all things denominations! In this Ask-A-Bible Scholar episode, they unpack listener questions about topics such as the history of non-denominational churches and whether Episcopalians are just liberal Catholics. Evan goes a little off the rails as he assigns various Disney and MCU characters to denominations, and Erin provides a full Church of Chris...

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 Favored or Forsaken topics. Join Knox, Jamie, and Evan as we discuss things like Hobby Lobby, Rachel Hollis, Aliens, and so much more!  MENTIONS From the Archive: The Favored or Forsaken Episode Bundle   Museum of the Bible: Listen to Fa...

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 questionable theming, the differences between men’s and women’s events, and whether men should be presented with weaponry. We’re also talking about what actually makes men’s ministry meaningful and why creating spaces for connection doesn’t necessaril...

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 recent Fellowship Hall Ask-Us-Anything! Join Jamie, Erin, and Evan as we answer listener questions all while taste-testing Agape Energy Drinks. You’ll hear our current book recommendations, thoughts on the Bible cross-referencing itself, and so...

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 run for political office? And why are we all watching Ted Lasso again? Plus, we brainstorm industries that Christians should co-opt as well as profiles for who would make ideal political candidates.  As a company, we will make a donati...

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 Mother Teresa's life, the controversies that continue to surround her, and what her legacy means today. MENTIONS The Spicy NOs of Mission Trips: Listen on Patreon Relevant Past Episodes: Best Saints in Show | The Global Church with Father Joash...

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 contemporary Christian artists and then investigating what they’re up to now. You’ll hear updates on Jars of Clay, Jump5, and plenty of early-2000s Christian music nostalgia. MENTIONS Katy Hudson: Original Album on YouTube | Early Career Deep Dive &nbs...

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 Mumford & Sons, The Good Place , and more, they share their own formative moments, react to listener stories, and celebrate the unexpected places where theology shows up in everyday culture.  MENTIONS Sacred Cinema Bundles: The Fai...

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 providing scriptural evidence that Trump is set apart by God. You’ll also hear about the worst places to share the gospel, our weird experiences with Vacation Bible School, and so much more!  MENTIONS The Most Beautiful Fish: Rainbow Parrot Fi...

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 theology, Benjamin Franklin's surprising role in the story, and George Whitefield's complicated legacy, while offering a few gentle rebukes and, of course, creating youth group sermon illustrations based on the film. MENTIONS Want to w...

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 and forsaken moments, life verses for the movie, who we would cast in the live action version, and so much more! Is Toy Story just Biblical fan fiction of Peter and Paul? Are Sid’s toys experiencing a trauma response that renders them unable...

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. We evaluate all three the only way we know how: by asking whether they're good for the Christians or bad for the Christians. MENTIONS All the Faith Adjacent Merch and Episode Bundles: Shop here Wife School? Here’s the article from The Guardia...

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 emotional monologues, and occasionally make cars disappear. Along the way, we’ll unpack the show’s surprisingly massive cultural impact, the theology of guardian angels, and discuss whether a youth pastor could draw a Wednesday-night sermon fro...

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 group moments and camp dress code policing to mission trip etiquette disasters, listeners sent in some of the funniest and most unhinged church camp memories imaginable. If you survived VBS, youth camp, or a “life-changing” mission trip, this...

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 whether cigar-and-whiskey Bible studies are genuine community or just Christian guys being guys. Plus you’ll get rapid fire discussions on Taco Bell at potlucks, Russell Brand’s new book, and what animal symbols would represent each member...

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 musical endeavor, and the massive lawsuit from the Newsboys. Along the way, we unpack our complicated history with charity orgs and dream up the ultimate pop and CCM collaborations. MENTIONS Want the spicy content? Listen on Patreon   Ba...

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 roots of the organization, where the name comes from (kind of), and, of course, the controversies! Do they do more than just mysteriously place Bibles, and what’s been the impact of the organization? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTION...

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 of faith, justice, and cultural perspectives as Fr. Joash shares how his experiences navigating different cultural contexts inform his theological insights and advocacy for justice in the church. MENTIONS Father Joash P Thomas: The Justice of...

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 develop a full theology of memes, debate whether Mary deserved feedback on Jesus’s sleeping habits, and explore what Kristen Stewart can teach us about the Armor of God. By the end, you’ll be fully equipped to handle that one relative who’s a litt...