Faith Adjacent

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...

You know the Ten Commandments in the Bible? This episode is not about those. With the help of our listeners, we’ve curated a list of Ten Commandies that deserve to be engraved on a stone tablet. Join Knox, Jamie, and Erin as they discuss things like driving in the left-hand lane, unspoken prayer requests, and proper Sonic etiquette. Is it ever ok to talk on a phone in public, and what is the spray...

In this latest episode of I Kid You Not, Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon and Meredith Ann Miller deep dive into a topic we all have follow-up questions about: Miracles. Was Jesus just finger-gunning all the ailments? Why do miracles feel like magic tricks of the past and not at all relevant today? Whether you’re a kid, a believer, a skeptic, or just brimming with questions, join Erin and Meredith...

Gather up your unicorn leather and get ready to do some snail milking because today, we’re discussing all the Bible buildings. Join Knox, Jamie, and Erin in this Stuff We Didn’t Get in Sunday School episode as they deep-dive the temple. Was the Tabernacle just God’s mobile home? Why is so much real estate given to describe these things in the Bible? Do Christians even need to care about any of thi...

With every head bowed and every eye closed, we’re talking about the NOs of Sermons! Join Knox, Jamie, and Erin as they share their personal NOs of sermons while also exploring the sermon archives of our listeners. Do pastors need a sermon time limit? Should we implement Yelp reviews for sermons? Are sermons the caramelized Brussels sprouts of the Christian experience? You’ll have to listen to find...

In this latest I Kid You Not episode, Erin and Meredith have some big party energy as they discuss the resurrection! Listen along as they break down the various gospel accounts for different age groups and explore how to discuss science alongside miracles and why we shouldn’t skim over the celebration of the resurrection. Along the way, we’ll look at some important questions like whether or not Je...

We’re revisiting our original season, and up next, we’re talking about Judah and Tamar! Join Knox, Jamie, and Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon as they explore this Old Testament redneck melodrama! You’ll hear wild speculation about widow’s clothes, Jamie doing PR for Bible character, and lots of moments that will most likely make you sweat.  Speaking of which, you probably won’t want to listen to...

In this latest episode of I Kid You Not, we’re talking about a VERY tricky story: Good Friday! Join Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon and Meredith Anne Miller as they walk through when and how this story should be discussed with various age groups. Along the way, you’ll hear about atonement theories, whether or not it is ok to not have one right answer, and why Jesus shows his nipples on the cross....

Welcome back to I Kid You Not: Growing a Child’s Faith When You’re a Grown-Up Without All the Answers! Join Erin and Meredith as they talk all about Adam and Eve. Is it appropriate to skip a story in the Bible? Are we all doomed? Why doesn’t God have a reset button? If you’re a grown-up who has ever asked similar questions about Genesis 3, then this episode is for you!  MENTIONS Meet Meredith Anne...

In this surprise little bonus episode, listen to Erin and Jamie talk all about The Binge Binge Shop and our newest resource, 2023 and Me: Spiritual Intentions for the Year! We’re coming at you at the end of the month (rather than the beginning) to hold your hand as you refocus and realign with the spiritual practices that you want to grow in this year. The resource is available NOW, so download it...

In this latest episode, we’re covering TWO miracles performed by Jesus! Join Knox, Jamie, and Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon as they discuss Jairus’ daughter and the hemorrhaging woman. Is Jamie special in the same way that Jesus is? Is Jairus a baller or a shot caller? What happens when stories are different across different books of the Bible? Answers to these questions and MUCH MORE await you...

We’re kicking off the new year with a brand new episode series here at The Bible Binge called I Kid You Not: Growing a Child’s Faith When You’re a Grown-Up Without All the Answers. This little primer will tell you all you need to know about this new series, as well as Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon and our brand-new host Meredith Anne Miller! You’ll hear how this idea originated, what to expect...

Welcome to our BRAND NEW episode series here at The Bible Binge called I Kid You Not: Growing a Child’s Faith When You’re a Grown-Up Without All the Answers. In this debut episode, Erin and Meredith are talking all about Genesis 1 and the story of creation. After listening to the best Bible story summary ever, you’ll hear them break down the story for different age groups and explore questions fro...

We talk a lot about the Bible here at The Bible Binge, so we thought it was time to spend some time discussing HOW we read the Bible. Get ready to take A LOT of notes because Jamie and Erin are joined by Pastor Trey Ferguson as they discuss things like inerrancy, losers in the Bible, and learning to say, “I don’t know.” DOES it actually matter how we read the Bible, or are good vibes with God enou...

In this latest episode, Knox and Jamie along with Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon are talking all about Joshua (or Moses 2: Electric Boogaloo). Throughout this episode you’ll hear deep dives on the history surrounding this famous story, lots of talk about mass circumcisions, and even more talk about rams horns. Come for the practical application of the story, but stay for the section in which Kno...

In this very special episode, Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon is teaming up with Community Manager Evan to present Office Hours, in which they answer listener questions on theology, church, and more! Office Hours is normally a weekly resource on Instagram, but this week we thought we would do an expanded edition. You’ll hear Erin and Evan explore things like tarot cards, excommunication, when to...

Who really IS your neighbor? Shannan Martin is joining Jamie and Erin in this latest Stuff We Didn’t Get in Sunday School episode to answer that question. Shannan will hold your hand as we explore what it looks like to be a good neighbor while also living as a neighbor. Along the way, you’ll hear hostile students Jamie and Erin talk about kitchen fires, money laundering, and murderous neighbors. A...