Faith Adjacent

Today, we’re talking about the spiciest scandals in all of Christendom. Join Jamie and Erin as they discuss topics such as celebrity pastors, the controversy sections on Wikipedia, cover-ups, and more! We also present the perfect recipe for a scandal.  MENTIONS Bible Verses Reference: 1 Timothy 6:18-19 People Referenced: Pat Robertson | Pat Robertson Controversies | Ted Haggard | Ted Haggard...

On the eve of America’s birthday, we thought the best way to celebrate was by discussing the faith adjacency of the most patriotic of all superheroes, Captain America. Join Knox, Jamie, and special guest Kendra Adachi as they give Captain America: The First Avenger the Sacred Cinema treatment in this very special replay episode! You’ll hear favored and forsaken aspects, quotes to build Bible studi...

It’s time for another Office Hours episode! Join Knox, Jamie, and Erin as they answer your questions about things like pride, conspiracy theories, misinterpreting Bible verses, and so much more! Do true Jesus freaks lie to fascists, and what is God’s plan for our lives? You’ll have to listen to find out! This is a preview of that episode, plus a few clips from more Patreon content this month! You...

Today, we’re joined by icon in Faith Adjacent lore, Robert Callahan, to discuss the faith adjacency of Juneteenth. You’ll get a full deep-dive on the history of this national holiday and a discussion surrounding the importance of this celebration! We also answer plenty of questions about how white people can observe this holiday!  MENTIONS Join us for our Fellowship Hall: Start a 7-Day Free Trial...

It’s time for our monthly Favored or Forsaken! Join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we discuss Christians and civil disobedience, whether or not Fourth Wing is too spicy for Christians, and the new animated movie, The King of Kings. You’ll also hear what is favored for each of us right now!  Note: This will be obvious from the beginning, but there is a lot of talk about porn in this episode. We would sug...

Learn your hand motions and get ready to flamingle because we’re talking about the NOs of VBS! Join Jamie, Erin, and Evan as we give you the history of Vacation Bible School and deep-dive into some truly fantastic listener comments. You’ll hear about surprise VBS sex education tips from The Popcast, making up prayer requests for attention, and so much more! What’s the worst theme, and is this chur...

Today, we’re donning our halos and settling into the throne room because we’re talking all about angels! In this latest Stuff We Didn’t Get In Sunday School episode, you’ll get a full deep dive on angels in the Bible, including all the different types and how culture has impacted our Biblical understanding of them. This is a preview of that episode, plus a few clips from more Patreon content this...

Today, we’re establishing the Best Leaders of the Bible Mount Rushmore with very special guest Bethny Ricks! She picks the four top leaders from the Bible and tells us what we can learn from them. Bethny also answers our burning questions about women in leadership, navigating unhealthy church structures, and so much more! You’ll get equal parts belly-aching laughter and mind-blowing wisdom from Be...

It’s time for our monthly Favored or Forsaken! Join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we discuss praying in the capitol, the state of Christianity in Nashville, and sketchy practices at a Houston megachurch. You’ll have to listen to find out! We also share what is currently favored for each of us! MENTIONS Spicy Seminary Favored or Forsaken: Listen for free here   Arrests in the Capitol: Read more here Era...

With the real-life conclave currently happening, we thought it was only fitting to assemble our entire team to discuss the film Conclave. Join Knox, Jamie, Erin, and Evan to hear favored and forsaken moments, gentle rebukes, discussion about why there aren’t more hot popes, and so much more! Does anybody actually know what it means to sequester, and why are there so many turtles in the Vatican? Yo...

These protestants are hosting a dinner party for the popes! Join Erin and Evan as they invite various popes throughout history to the hottest party in the Vatican! You’ll hear about exhuming corpses, the papal dung chair, and so much more! How prophetic is Erin, and was there ever a female pope? You’ll have to listen to find out!  MENTIONS Pope Francis Deep Dive: Biography | Francis and the Christ...

Cue the fog machines and get ready to play some group games because we’re talking about the NOs of DNow. We’ll give you a full rundown on this youth group weekend event for anyone who did not participate, and then we dive into listener and personal stories! This is a preview of that episode, plus a few clips from more Patreon content this month! You can listen to this episode in its entirety at Th...

It’s time for our monthly Favored or Forsaken! Join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we discuss spiritual care for the non-religious, Christianity in Silicon Valley, and suing the president over tariffs. Can Christians accept blood money for greater purposes, and what happens when people pretend to be Christians for networking purposes? You’ll have to listen to find out! We also share what is currently fa...

It’s time for another I Kid You Not episode as Erin and Meredith help you figure out how to talk to the kids in your life about their faith as it relates to the current political situation. They’ll answer questions about disagreeing with grandparents, how to have engaging conversations about politics with teens, and ultimately how to help your kids win.  MENTIONS Everything you need to know about...

God put it on our hearts to help you decode popular Christianese phrases! Do life with Erin, Jamie, and Evan as we decide what insider lingo gets to stay and what gets rebranded. You’ll hear about common phrases such as loving the sinner, love on, and so much more! You may want to ask for a hedge of protection so that this episode does not become a stumbling block.  MENTIONS Jesus and Us 7-Day Dev...

The cross-over event you’ve been waiting for is finally here! Erin and Evan teamed up with Pete Enns and Jared Byas from The Bible for Normal People in a collab of epic proportions. This is a preview of that episode, plus a few clips from more Patreon content this month! You can listen to this episode in its entirety at The Faith Adjacent Seminary with a 7-day free trial. You’ll hear about the hol...

It’s time for our monthly Favored or Forsaken! Join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we discuss whose job it is to feed people, what we should think about boycotts, and whether or not the United States is a negative world for Christianity. You’ll also hear about what is currently favored for each of us!  MENTIONS Spicy Seminary Favored or Forsaken: Listen for free here   School Lunches: USDA Ends Program...

Today, we’re discussing the movie that captures our whole “be suspicious of your certainty” vibe, Heretic! Join Jamie, Erin, and Evan as we explore the sacred and secular aspects of this religious horror film! You’ll hear about what was favored and forsaken, reviews that characters from the Bible would give this movie, and so much more! What does Heretic have to say about our confidence in our fai...

In honor of the recent Academy Awards, we’re holding our own ceremony presented by Zondervan in which we give awards to some of the top stories in the Bible. Author of Modern Genre Theory Rev. Dr. Andrew Judd joins Erin and Evan as they provide their nominations across categories such as best drama, best arthouse film, best romantic comedy, and more! Who will take home the trophy? You’ll have to l...

Today, we’re discussing what other people should give up for Lent. This is a preview of that episode, plus a few clips from more Patreon content this month! Join Erin and Evan as they discuss listener comments declaring what friends, family members, co-workers, organizations, and more should abstain from for a 40-day period. You’ll hear about teenage odors, fighting fire with fire, oreo rankings,...

Today, we’re handing out Valentines to Biblical characters! Join Jamie, Erin, and Evan as you find out things like who is most likely to have a secret admirer and which couple is most likely to break up. What’s the most sexual passage in the Bible, according to Evan, and which host is the biggest flirt? You’ll have to listen to find out!  MENTIONS Want to listen to this episode without ads? Pursue...

It’s time for another Favored or Forsaken! Join Knox, Jamie, and Evan as we discuss whether or not God cares about sports, a-listers in faith-based movies, and recent innovations within faith-adjacent products. You’ll also hear what is favored for each of us right now! Can Christians revolutionize the overall sports experience, and what does a roll of toilet paper have to do with Psalm 18:2? You’l...

Today, we’re talking about the NOs of Christian books! Join Erin, Jamie, and Evan as we discuss things like the Evangelical fascination with the Amish Romance, the ethics of using a ghostwriter, what the deal with the New York Times Bestsellers list is, and so much more! What is our obsession with a single French braid, and can we all just let Erin write her pamphlets? You’ll have to listen to fin...

In celebration of Erin’s upcoming book I’ve Got Questions, we’re answering your questions about wrestling with God! You’ll hear Erin, Jamie, and Evan explore questions about “quiet time,” disagreeing while maintaining relationships, knowing when or if to go back to church, and so much more! What does Disney vacation planning have to do with the health of a small group, and are we in favor of blood...

It’s time for another favored or forsaken! Join Jamie, Erin, and Evan as we talk about what it looks like to change your mind on very public issues, whether New Year’s resolutions need to be faith related, and controversy surrounding President Carter’s death. You’ll also hear what is favored for each of us right now!  MENTIONS Richard B. Hays: Learn more here | The Widening of God’s Mercy   New Ye...