Faith Adjacent

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. Join Jamie, Erin, and Evan as they present various saints across different categories to see who will take home the trophy. You’ll see a saint famous for defeating dragons, another who struck her father with lighting, and one who was just an al...

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 figure of the nativity. In this episode, you’ll hear a lengthy (and riveting) translation corner, some contentious casting decisions, and appreciations for the classic episodes. How old was Joseph, and what’s the deal with the conflicting gene...

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, what the deal with Hell is, and so much more! You’ll also hear some expert friendship advice from Knox, as well as plenty of tips on prayer when you have trouble concentrating. Is your church a cult, and are you a lukewarm Christian? You’l...

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 about the weird things we’re thankful for! You’ll hear some of our stories of gratitude, as well as plenty of listener comments. This is the actual kick-start to your month of gratitude that is sure to make you use that praise hands emoji! MENT...

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 have asked for help in better understanding the history and context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Join Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon as she explores listener questions and deep-dives the history of the region through a religious le...

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 release of Bishop Tom Wright’s nearest book, Into the Heart of Romans, by having the expert answer all our questions about Paul. You’ll hear about elevating Paul over Jesus, what Paul would write to the Church in the United States, and so m...

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, and who is giving the most Kenergy in the Bible! How much should we care about Revelation, and what are our thoughts about Hell? You’ll have to listen to find out!  MENTIONS Don’t y’all have a prayer course? Yes! Get it here! More Angel Conte...

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. Brandon Hawk, author of Apocrypha for Beginners. This episode gives you a peek behind the curtain at the type of conversations we have over at The Faith Adjacent Seminary. Is Apocrypha simply Biblical fan fiction, and what do Star Wars and D...

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 discuss things like Kinsman ReDaddies, midrash drama, a surprising science corner, and so much more! What really went down on that threshing floor? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS Follow Along: Ruth 1-4 Casting: Taraji P. Henson | Ni...

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 that this is by far our most bleeped episode ever. Join Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon along with Knox and Jamie as they discuss things like Martin Luther’s gastrointestinal problems, some of the key moments that brought about the Reformation...

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 Erin Moon, along with Knox and Jamie, as we answer questions about yucky people in ministry, finding a quality therapist, what each member of the Trinity should binge, and so much more!  MENTIONS Where can I get that really pretty prayer re...

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 Everything Everywhere All at Once. You’ll hear about scenes we would like to see recreated as Precious Moments figures, quotes a youth pastor could use as a sermon series, and so much more! Warning: There’s a ton of butt plug talk in this episode,...

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 Practices. You’ll hear answers to listener questions about Sabbath, family devotional time, and what to do when your kid starts praying to questionable things. Should you force your teen to go to youth group, and what does it look like to do l...

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 Erin Moon, along with Knox and Jamie, as we discuss diverging beliefs within relationships, explain Alabama, and answer many more listener questions! Where do you put faith in your relationship values seating chart, and can we enjoy a 12-co...

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 speaking in tongues, carwash prayers, and “words from the Lord.” Should we lay hands on people, and is there ever an appropriate time to talk about loins? You’ll have to listen to find out!  MENTIONS Want even more Prayer content? Check out the Fa...

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 we celebrate our new name by having a conversation all about rebrands in the Bible. You’ll hear about Jesus as a brand manager, Naomi’s unsuccessful rebrand, and so much more! From torture devices as jewelry to fake accents in hot tubs, thi...

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. They’ll explore things like whether church is even important for kids, how to decipher theological jargon, what to do when parents don’t see eye to eye, and so much more! Come for the thoughtful conversation about looking out for your kids, and s...

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 course, hear about things like water turning into wine, but they’ll also cover birds bringing people snacks and Jesus inventing bottomless breadsticks. Is it ok to give God notes, and are we the Savannah Bananas of podcasting? You’ll have to l...

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 docuseries about the Duggar Family and the Insitute in Basic Life Principles. You’ll hear conversations about the winners and losers of the series, lots of ideas for follow-up documentaries, and a surprising amount of Cabbage Patch Kid talk. All t...

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 comments all about Youth Camps. You’ll hear a gumbo of stories from the internet including persecution cosplay, One Direction concerts, and much more. You’ll have such a good time that you won’t need a secret code word to escape. MENTIONS The be...

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 what it looks like to handle family relationships when you’ve changed your beliefs. They’ll explore topics like passive-aggressive discipleship attempts, the myth of perpetual parental authority, and how to be a relationship doula. Come for th...

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 Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon, along with Knox and Jamie, as we explore everything from inerrancy to which Bible characters would make the best and worst roommates. Need tips on how to spot a TheoBro? Curious how to actually enjoy the Bible? L...

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 own journeys with Church and the LGBTQIA+ community. We’ll define terms, explore the clobber verses, and casually look at the past 2,000 years of sexuality in the Church. What does it look like to hold something openhandedly, and is there a...

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 Sci-Fi film and explore questions like “Is there a Christ figure” and “Does this film have a problematic faith character?” What do Matthew McConaughey, Brene Brown, and Rob Bell have in common? What would Christian Twitter think about Palme...

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 Knox, Jamie, and Erin as they deep-dive all this Apocrypha while recapping this deuterocanonical book! Is the Book of Judith the beach read of the Apocrypha? What would it take to actually decapitate someone? Can Harry Potter and Twilight hel...