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2025 Prophecies Jan 09, 2025

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We’re breaking out the umin and thummin and proclaiming our 2025 prophecies! Join Erin, Jamie, and Evan as we discuss what we hope to see, what we think we’ll see, and what we’re nervous about in the new year! What will be trends in Christianity for 2025, and what will Christian nationalists attack this year? You’ll have to listen to find out!

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How did we do? Listen to our 2024 Prophecies
Spicy Prophecies? Listen on Patreon
Pope Hope: Pre-Order here
Can you tell me more about Jubilee? Learn here
The Promised Land: Watch the Pilot Here
Who to watch this year: Andy Squyres
Miley Cyrus Deep-Dive: Disney Legend Speech | Grammy Speech
2025 Resource Bundle: Get it here

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Sibling Rivalries: Cain and Abel Jan 02, 2025

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For our first episode of 2025, we’re joining you at the beginning of your year in the Bible reading plan to discuss Cain and Abel! You’ll hear Knox and Jamie discuss the first-ever sibling rivalry while Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon joins in with her trademark gentle rebukes. You’ll hear the first murder in the Bible, what it means to anger God, and so much more!

Note: This episode originally aired in 2018, so we may have reconsidered a thing or two since then!

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Where are we in the Bible? Genesis 4
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Bible Scholar Resource: Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible

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Sacred Cinema: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe Dec 26, 2024

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Step into our magical wardrobe as we unpack The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. Join Knox, Jamie, and Erin as they discuss who won and lost the movie, which quotes they’d like to see made into a Bible study, and so much more! There are some controversial takes in this Disney adaptation, so buckle up!

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Deep-Dive: Rotten Tomatoes | IMDb

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Is 2024 Favored or Forsaken? Dec 19, 2024

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For our final Favored or Forsaken episode of 2024, we’re bringing our top favored and forsaken items from the year to the table! Listen along as Erin, Evan, and Jamie discuss things like Ilona Maher, Wicked as an Advent devotional, AI Jesus, and so much more! You’ll also hear what is currently favored for each of us.

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Feeling nostalgic for the Olympics? The Faith Adjacency of The Olympics
Ilona Maher: Instagram | Surface Pressure Dance
Can you tell me more about the UMC General Conference? Listen to our May Seminary Favored or Forsaken
Need more Wicked Content from The Popcast? Listen to The Wicked Movie Deep Dive
AI Jesus? Learn more here
Evan’s Forsaken(?): 24 Things That Happened for the First Time in 2024
Evan’s Favored of the Month: God Speaks Through Wombs by Drew Jackson
Jamie’s Favored of the Month: Dinner for Vampires by Bethany Joy Lenz
Erin’ Favored of the Month: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

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The Bible Office Holiday Party Superlatives Dec 12, 2024

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You are cordially invited to the hottest office holiday party of the season! We’ve assembled your favorite characters from the Bible, and we’ll be assigning Christmas superlatives! Join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we discuss things like most likely to overdo It on the eggnog and most likely to insist Die Hard is a Christmas movie. Which prophet would go way overboard with Elf on a Shelf, and who is going to ruin the vibe with their political tirades? You’ll have to listen to find out!

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Gift the gift of The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Here’s the Patreon Post
What was that about the Star Wars Holiday Special? Journey to the Wookie Planet
Bible Passages Referenced: 2 Samuel 6:14-16 | 2 Kings 20 | Luke 1:46-55 | Deuteronomy 33:24-29
Join Evan in making eggnog this year: Here’s the recipe
Suddenly in the mood for Die Hard? Watch on Amazon Prime
Relevant Past Episodes: Judah and Tamar
Our favorite versions of A Christmas Carol: Mickey’s Christmas Carol | The Muppet Christmas Carol | A Christmas Carol with Patrick Stewart | Spirited

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The Ghosts of Cringe Christians Past Dec 05, 2024

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Today, we’re discussing listener stories of the most cringe, holier-than-thou moments of our past. Join Erin, Jamie, and Evan as we unpack our own stories and then discuss actual comments from our listeners. You’ll hear about commandeering high school biology classes, sunrise Easter services at off-site Walt Disney World hotels, EvangeCubes, high school letter-writing campaigns, and so much more. Who is the bravest soldier for the Lord? You’ll have to listen to find out!

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Need help with your holiday shopping? Listen to our Audio Gift Guide on Patreon
Source Material: Here’s the original Instagram post
Relevant Past Episodes: SWDGISS: Hell
Can you tell me more about a Gospel Cube? Learn more here | Get the holster

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The Messy History of Thanksgiving, A Thanksgiving Benediction, and Why Green Been Casserole is the Best Side Dish Nov 28, 2024

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Thanksgiving is the perfect time for holiday-themed reruns, so that’s exactly what we’re offering you today! Join Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon as she covers a cornucopia of topics from the creation of our national holiday and the origins of green bean casserole to the real story behind the first Thanksgiving. The truth might be messier and more complicated than our narrative of fellowship and unity, but together, we can create a fuller, more inclusive table where all are welcome.

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Looking for a fun resource today? Check out the First Nations Version of the New Testament

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Favored or Forsaken: Staying in Relationship (or Not) with People Who Voted Differently Than You Nov 21, 2024

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Many of us have a lot of feelings post-election, so today we’re staging a debate about whether or not you should stay in relationship with people who voted differently than you. In this Favored or Forsaken episode, Evan presents a case for staying, Jamie comes in with an opposing view, and Erin moderates. Spoiler alert: it’s not as easy as picking one side. We’ll also close out the episode by sharing what is favored for us right now!

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Bible Passages Referenced: Matthew 4:43-48 | Acts 4:32-35 | Galatians 2:20-21, 3:26-28, 6:14-16
Relevant Past Episodes: Faith and Politics with Kaitlyn Schiess
Ending Friendships: Here’s the Psychology Today Study
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Additional Resources: Do You Still Talk to Grandma by Brit Barron
Evan’s Favored of the Month: We are Bread and Wine
Jamie’s Favored of the Month: Heretic
Erin’s Favored of the Month: The Women We’ve Been Waiting For by Tiffany Bluhm

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Christians and Conspiracy Theories, Part 2: Elvis, Big Pharma, and Wayfair Nov 14, 2024

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We’re continuing our conversation on Christians and conspiracy theories by unpacking various popular conspiracy theories. Join Jamie, Erin, and Evan as we discuss whether Elvis is currently pastoring a church in Arkansas, what’s happening with Big Pharma, and why people think nefarious things were happening with Wayfair. What do the Smurfs have to do with all this, and should you steer clear of Diet Dr. Pepper? You’ll have to listen to find out!

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Where can I find Part One? Listen Here
Is Elvis a Pastor in Arkansas? Watch the TikTok here | Listen to Bob Joyce on Spotify | Laura Parker’s TikTok
Can you tell me more about artificial sweeteners? Learn about Aspartame from the FDA
What was that quick Tuskegee reference? Learn more here
Can you tell me more about the Wayfair scandal? Read here
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Christians and Conspiracy Theories, Part 1 Nov 07, 2024

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Pour yourself a glass of raw milk and settle into Reddit because we’re talking about Christians and conspiracy theories! Join Erin, Jamie, and Evan as we discuss why Christians tend to believe conspiracy theories, how to engage with people who have gone down this slippery slope, and what to do if you find yourself going down a rabbit hole. This is part one of our two-part series on conspiracy theories, so buckle up!

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