Faith Adjacent

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Faith Adjacent Thunderdome: Christian Music Showdown, Biblical Author Disputes, and Contentious Spiritual Practices Apr 11, 2024

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In this latest episode, we’re inviting you to step into the Faith Adjacent Thunderdome. Join Erin, Jamie, and Evan in this cage-match-style competition in which various faith-adjacent people or concepts are placed against each other, and only one can survive. Categories include CCM Artists, Biblical Authors, and Spiritual Practices. Which books of the Bible will survive? Will the state of the Christian music industry forever be rattled? You’ll have to listen to find out!

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Thanks for the Inspiration: Listen to You Hate Movies | Thunderdome: Tom Hanks | Thunderdome: Movie Robots
You mentioned a spicy Thunderdome? Listen to Faith Adjacent Thunderdome: Spicy Edition on Patreon
The Faith Adjacent Course Catalog: Deep-Dive all the content here
Warmup Lap: Kari Jobe | Lauren Daigle
Family Thunderdome: Listen to our David Season | Solomon, Part 1 | Solomon, Part 2
Moses Deep-Dive: Listen to our Moses Season
Paul Deep-Dive: Listen to our Paul Season | SWDGISS: Paul’s Letters with N.T. Wright
Point of Grace: Listen on Spotify | Listen on Apple Music
Jars of Clay: Listen on Spotify | Listen on Apple Music
Steven Curtis Chapman: Listen on Spotify | Listen on Apple Music | Instagram | Turtleneck | Official Playlist
Michael W. Smith: Listen on Spotify | Listen on Apple Music | Instagram

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Favored or Forsaken: Solar Eclipse Panic, IVF, and The Pope's Exorcist Apr 04, 2024

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In this latest Favored of Forsaken episode, Erin, Jamie, and Evan are each bringing different topics to the discussion table! Is the impending total solar eclipse a sign of the end times? What’s the deal with the national conversation about in-vitro fertilization and pro-life legislation? Who should be the Pope’s official exorcist? Are these topics favored or forsaken? You’ll have to listen to find out! Make sure to stick around to the end because we’re sharing our personal favored and forsaken picks!

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Helpful Solar Eclipse Info: The Solar Eclipse According to NASA | Solar Eclipse Glasses | Indigenous Eclipse Teachings
Bible Verses about Solar Eclipses: Isaiah 13:10 | Ezekiel 32:7 | Joel 2:10 | Joel 2:31 | Joel 3:15 | Matthew 24:29 | Mark 13:24 | Revelation 6:12 | Revelation 8:12
Can you tell me more about Jonah? Listen to our episode about Jonah
TikTok Deep Dive: Compilation YouTube Video
Erin’s Favorite YouTube Prophet: Check out William Tapley
Can you tell me more about IVF? Read more from Yale Medicine
What’s going on in Alabama? Check out this article.
The Pope’s Exorcist: Watch on Netflix
Exorcism-Adjacent Movies: The Exorcist | Constantine | The Conjuring | The Exorcism of Emily Rose | The Wailing | This is the End
Exorcisms on 20/20? Watch on YouTube
Dakota Johnson, Exorcist: Watch the interview with Ellen | Please Don’t Destroy Roast
Demonic Deep-Dive: Read Demons by Michael Heiser
Evan’s Forsaken Pick: Watch the trailer for Someone Like You
Erin’s Forsaken Pick: Easter is a 50-Day Season
Jamie’s Forsaken Pick: Watch Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV

FAVOREDS

Erin: Blessed are the Rest of Us by Micha Boyett
Jamie: The Unfiltered Enneagram by Elizabeth Orr
Evan: Adam by Henri Nouwen

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Easter Snake Draft: The Harrowing of Hell, A Tribute to Reese's Eggs, and Are Sunrise Services Favored or Forsaken? Mar 28, 2024

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Join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we snake draft our favorite sacred and secular aspects of Easter! You’ll hear contentious conversations about the superior version of a Reese’s, Jamie’s curious Easter afternoon tradition, and how Shamu plays into Easter morning activities. Come for the Biblical story highlights; stay for the mouth-watering conversations about ham, hashbrown casserole, and resurrection rolls.

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Let Your Voice Be Heard: Take the Faith Adjacent Listener Survey
Past Easter Episodes: Check out this playlist
Erin’s First Pick: BSQTNA #12: The Harrowing of Hell | We did a Google search for you
Spend your Easter morning at SeaWorld: Here are the Sunrise Service details.
Jamie’s Resurrection Song Picks: I Have a Savior by CC Winans | The Hill by Travis Greene | Lift Up Your Voices by Sunday Service Choir | Glory by Moses Bliss
Jesus in Gethsemane: Matthew 26 | Mark 14 | Luke 22
Resurrection Rolls? Get the recipe here.
Drooling over the hash brown casserole discussion? Here is Evan’s mom’s recipe.

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Singleness in the Church, AI’s Impact on Faith, and How to Know if You’re Saved Mar 21, 2024

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Step into our office as we answer your questions! In this latest Office Hours episode, Erin, Knox, and Jamie are answering questions about singleness in the church, AI’s impact on faith, why Christian movies suck, and so much more! Which reality shows would Biblical characters excel at, and what is the deal with enneagram fives? You’ll have to listen to find out!

MENTIONS

Let Your Voice Be Heard: Take the Faith Adjacent Listener Survey
Faith Adjacent Movie to Watch: Whiplash
Relevant Past Episode: Sacred Cinema: Contact
Bible Verses Mentioned: Titus 3:5 | Luke 23:39-43 | Matthew 19:23-26
Tell me more about why Christian movies aren’t great: Read With All Its Teeth by Joshua Porter
Can you help me name my Sunday School class? Find the database here
AI + Faith: Check out this Instagram account

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Barbie as a Deconstruction Text, Patriarchy 101, and Why We're Not into Predestination Mar 14, 2024

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Hop in the Chevy with Barbie and Ken as we take a journey to Barbieland in this latest Sacred Cinema episode! Erin and Jamie are dissecting the 2023 cinematic spectacular Barbie for secular and spiritual themes while also answering listener questions about things like predestination and deconstruction. Is this movie secretly a guide for men about the patriarchy, and are there moments in this movie that you should unpack with a religious trauma therapist? You’ll have to listen to find out!

MENTIONS

Barbie: Watch Here | IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes
Party like Barbie and Ken at The Popcast Live! Get tickets for Chicago and Dallas here.
Greta Gerwig Deep-Dive: IMDb | Lady Bird | Little Women | Francis Ha
Margot Robbie: IMDb | I, Tonya
Ryan Gosling: IMDb | Oscars Performance
What Was I Made For: Spotify | Apple Music | Oscars Acceptance Speech
In Conclusion, No One Knows: Listen to SWDGISS: Heaven
Can you tell me more about predestination? Please Advise: What’s Up with Calvinism? | BSQTNA #21: Calvinism vs. Arminianism
Life-Ruining Season: Listen to our Esther Season

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Who the Hell is Clement of Alexandria? Mar 07, 2024

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Join Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon along with Jamie and Evan as we deep dive Clement of Alexandria. You’ll hear geography lessons, learn about some controversial theological views, and discover why Clement was called a “master of Christian philosophy.” Is Clement of Alexandria the Pedro Pascal of the second century, and what do potatoes have to do with all this? You’ll have to listen to find out!

MENTIONS

Relevant Past Episode: Who the Hell is Lottie Moon?
See us at The Popcast Live! Get tickets for Chicago and Dallas here.
Can I get a visual of Clement? Here you go!
Clement of Alexandria Deep-Dive: Explore his writings here
Heretic Hoe Down: Listen to Erin talk about Marcion of Sinope on Patreon
Hell Deep-Dive: Listen to SWDGISS: Hell
What was that about Greek words and eternity? Read this article by Heleen Keizer
Bible Scholar Resource: The Universal Christ by Richard Rohr

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THE POPCAST

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Leap of Faith Hall of Fame feat. Sarah Bessey Feb 29, 2024

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In honor of Leap Day, Erin and Evan, along with special guest Sarah Bessey, are inducting new members into the Leap of Faith Hall of Fame. Who are those people who took the biggest trust fall for the Lord? Who said, “Spirit lead me where my faith is without borders,” and meant it? You’ll hear about some of the biggest leaps of faith in the Bible, cultural icons that have taken some chances, and some trust falls that are questionable at best. Be sure to grab a pen and paper because you’ll want to take some notes as Sarah Bessey preaches through her leaps!

MENTIONS

Here’s where to connect with Sarah Bessey: Website | Instagram | Field Notes for the Wilderness Book | Jesus Feminist
History Corner: History of Leap Day from National Geographic Kids | Leap Day Fun Facts
What to Watch for Leap Day: 30 Rock Season 6, Episode 9 | Leap Year Movie Starring Amy Adam
Original Leap of Faith Hall of Fame: Read Hebrews 11
Relevant Past Classics Episodes: Judah and Tamar | Baby Moses
Bible Passages Mentioned: Joshua 3-4 | Genesis 38 | Exodus 1 | John 4 | Luke 1:46-56
Absolute Banger: The Making of Biblical Womanhood | Listen to our episode with Beth Allison Barr
Can you tell me more about Medieval fart jokes? Listen to Medieval (Christian) Times with Dr. Grace Hamman
Can you tell me more about Hell? Listen to SWDGISS: Hell
Curious about Handel’s Messiah? Watch it here
What was that Frozen docu-series? Watch Into the Unknown on Disney+

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IKYN: If Not Purity Culture, Then What? Feb 22, 2024

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If we don’t think Purity Culture is the solution, then what are we supposed to teach our kids? That’s what Erin and Meredith are exploring in this latest I Kid You Not episode! We’ll be answering listener questions about what this Bible actually says about all this, having conversations with kids who are queer, how masturbation plays into all this, and so much more! Come for a safe place to vent your frustrations; stay for Meredith’s spicy take on consent.

MENTIONS

I Kid You Not Deep-Dive: Check out this playlist
Can you tell me more about Purity Culture? Listen to Faith Adjacent: Purity Culture
What was that book that talked about that confusing Greek word? Read Beyond Shame by Matthias Roberts
Helpful Resource: Check out Jenna DeWitt on Twitter
Here’s that article from Deborah Roffman: Read “Hot to Talk to Kids About Porn” on The NY Times
Here’s where to connect with Meredith Anne Miller: Instagram | Website | Ask Away Podcast | Get her book here
Dr. Chap Clark: Website | Hurt 2.0 | Sticky Faith

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SWDGISS: What the Hell is Lent? Feb 15, 2024

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What the hell is Lent? That’s what Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon, along with Jamie and Evan, are exploring in this latest Stuff We Didn’t Get in Sunday School episode! You’ll hear about Lent’s origins, some highlights of the season, and plenty of tips for how to participate in this season! What is Spy Wednesday, and is there a deeper origin behind Easter eggs? You’ll have to listen to find out!

MENTIONS

Where can I find Erin’s Lent guide? Right here!
Spy Wednesday: Learn about the origin of the name here.
A Murder Mystery Church Service: Learn about Tenebrae services here.
What was that quote Erin read? Read The Anglican Way by Thomas McKenzie
N.T. Wright Drive-By: Listen to our episode with Bishop Wright | Read Into the Heart of Romans
Lent History Deep-Dive: Check out this article from the Catholic Education Resource Center
Game Replacement: Check out Lectio 365
The Harrowing of Hell: Listen to this episode on Patreon

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Medieval (Christian) Times with Dr. Grace Hamman Feb 08, 2024

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In this latest episode, Erin and Evan are joined by Medievalist scholar Dr. Grace Hamman to Christianity in the Middle Ages. You’ll hear about fart jokes on tapestries, the impact of the black death, and so much more! What is an anchorite and is there a Medieval equivalent of the MCU? You’ll have to listen to find out!

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