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The Bible Binge: State of the Podcast + Sneak Peek at The NOs of Youth Group Sep 02, 2022

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Today marks a new day for the Bible Binge. Listen in as Knox, Jamie, and Erin discuss all the changes coming to the pod, as well as hear a teaser for today's exclusive bonus Patreon episode: The NOs of Youth Group.

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Solomon, Part 2 Aug 26, 2022

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We’re checking back in with Solomon in this latest episode! Join Knox and Jamie along with Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon as we explore Solomon’s interaction with one of the most disputed and over-decorated characters in the Bible, the Queen of Sheba. You’ll also hear a history of shaving, talk about a whisper network of birds, and why you shouldn't have any new friends.

MENTIONS

Main Biblical Text for the Episode: 1 Kings 9-11
Casting: LaKeith Stanfield | Gabrielle Union
Summer of Solomon: Listen to Solomon, Pt 1
Author Queen of Sheba: Read You Got Anything Stronger by Gabrielle Union
Extra Credit: Listen to BSQTNA: Solomon’s Temple on Patreon
Solomon Deep Dive: Extend your learning here
So did he write any books in the Bible? Learn more here

BONUS CONTENT

In this week’s Mini-Favored or Forsaken, Erin and Jamie are talking about Frederick Buechner and Jehovah’s Witnesses returning to door knocking. You can listen to this conversation and so much for just $5 a month over at The Bible Binge Seminary.

GENTLE REBUKE

Our resident Bible scholar Erin Moon offers a gentle rebuke at the end of most episodes. Erin is a Bible study editor and Senior Creative/Producer of The Popcast Media Group from Birmingham. Find her on Instagram.

THE POPCAST

Check out our other podcast: The Popcast with Knox and Jamie. It's a weekly show about pop culture where we educate on the things that entertain, but don't matter. Here is our suggested Popcast starter playlist.

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SWDGISS: Heaven Aug 12, 2022

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In this latest Stuff We Didn’t Get in Sunday School episode, we’re talking all about Heaven. Join Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon along with Knox and Jamie as they explore all their hopes, dreams, anxieties, and fears about what happens when we die. Is Heaven just one endless Hillsong concert? Do all dogs go to Heaven? Is the hope of Heaven the hopiest hope of all the hopes? You’ll have to listen to find out!

MENTIONS

Scripture Referenced: Job 7, 14 | Ezekiel 37 | Pslam 16:9, 11 | Revelation 21 | Luke 23:43 | Luke 16:19-23
Source Material: See the original Instagram post here
Catch me up: Listen to SWDGISS: Hell
Read: Have We Gotten Heaven All Wrong? by NT Wright
Watch: Paper Girls on Amazon Prime | Interstellar on Paramount+ | The Good Place on Netflix
What was that about Princess Diana? Read more here
Do all dogs go to Heaven? Read Wesley’s sermon The Great Deliverance
Bonus Resources: All Things Reconsidered by Knox | Surprised by Hope by NT Wright

Bonus Content

Over at The Bible Binge Seminary, Erin and Terrance are having a conversation about bootleg productions of Hamilton and rock stars who went Christian. You can hear this and so much more for just $5 a month over on Patreon. Click here to here!

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Sacred Cinema: Ant-Man Aug 05, 2022

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In this latest Sacred Cinema episode, we’re deep-diving the sacred and secular aspects of one of the most surprising superhero origin stories in the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Ant-Man. Join Knox and Jamie as they discuss some of the funniest moments in the entire MCU, explore men’s bathroom etiquette, and imagine the Ant-Man film that could have been. Is Luis the best character in the MCU? How does Paul Rudd get hotter as he gets older? You’ll have to listen to find out!

MENTIONS

Ant-Man: Watch here | IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes
Previous MCU Episodes: Captain America: The First Avenger | Captain Marvel | Iron Man | Iron Man 2 | The Incredible Hulk | Thor | The Avengers | Iron Man 3 | Thor: The Dark World | Captain America: The Winter Soldier | Guardians of the Galaxy | Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 | Avengers: Age of Ultron
History Lesson: A Brief History of Marvel’s Most Important Third-String Hero
Not for the faint of heart: The Boys on Amazon
Spoilers for your upcoming Disney Cruise: Why wasn’t Thanos killed in a creative way?
Funny and Hot: Watch Paul Rudd grow in hotness over the year
Funniest Moments in the MCU: Luis’s Storytelling 1 | Luis’s Storytelling 2
Ant Deep-Dive: Learn everything you ever wanted to know about ants here
What’s going on with Evangeline Lilly? Find out here
The first appearance of Ant-Man on screen: Watch SNL’s Superhero Party
Happy Birthday to The Popcast! Join us for an All Skate AUA on Tuesday, August 9 at 9:30 PM ET for FREE

BONUS CONTENT ON PATREON

This week in our Mini-Favored or Forsaken over at The Bible Binge Seminary, Erin and Evan discuss gender gaps in faith and fantasy role playing as well as a VERY exciting announcement about the future of The Bible Binge. We also have a five-day devotional that deep dives faith themes in Ant-Man. All this and more await you at The Bible Binge Seminary for just $5 a month!

THE POPCAST

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Solomon, Part 1 Jul 29, 2022

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It is finally time for us to deep-dive the super-wise, super-married Solomon. Join Knox and Jamie along with Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon as we begin a journey into the life of Solomon. You’ll hear discussions on asking for wisdom, ancient polygamy, and an emotional recollection of a lost episode of The Bible Binge. What was Solomon’s role in building the temple, and how many people were actually in his kingdom? You’ll have to listen to find out!

MENTIONS

Main Biblical Text for the Episode: 1 Kings 3:1-15 | 1 Kings 4:20-34 | 1 Kings 6:11-14
Casting: LaKeith Stanfield
Catch-Up on David: Listen to our David Season
Scholar Resource: Cultural Background Study Bible
Montage Music: Building a Mystery | We Built This City | Build Me Up, Buttercup
Tell me more about Hiram of Tyre
What was that about ants? Learn more here

BONUS CONTENT

This week over at The Bible Binge Seminary in our Mini-Favored or Forsaken episode, Erin and Jamie talk about the Pope’s apology, the theft of a tabernacle, and Amy Grant. You can listen this and so much more for just $5 a month. Join here!

GENTLE REBUKE

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SWDGISS: Communion Jul 22, 2022

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In our latest Stuff We Didn’t Get in Sunday School Episode, we’re deep-diving communion! Or is the Eucharist? The Lord’s Supper? Join Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon along with Knox and Jamie as they explore this confusing and highly-debated practice. What’s the difference between consubstantiation and transubstantiation? What is a love feast? Are there limits to who can participate? Answers to these questions and more await you in this episode!

MENTIONS

Scripture Referenced: Genesis 14 | John 6 | 1 Corinthians | Jude 1
What about Nancy Pelosi? Read more here
Tell me more about Melchizadek: Learn about him here
Those are a lot of big words… Read about the difference views on communion here
What was that about Kelloggs? Listen to Faith Adjacent: Breakfast Foods
Communion and Kids: Blog from Fat Pastor
Bonus Resources: Come to the Table by John Mark Hicks | The Eucharist by Lawrence Feingold | The New Testament in its World by N.T. Wright | Symbol or Substance?: A Dialogue on the Eucharist with C. S. Lewis, Billy Graham and J. R. R. Tolkien

Bonus Content

Over at The Bible Binge Seminary on Patreon, Erin and Terrance are having a conversation about Biblical literalism. You can access this and SO MUCH MORE for just $5 a month! Head over to The Bible Binge Seminary to join!

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Sacred Cinema: Avengers: Age of Ultron Jul 15, 2022

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Watch your language because in this latest Sacred Cinema episode, we’re talking about Avengers: Age of Ultron. Join Knox and Jamie as they unpack this very expensive conclusion to Phase 2 of the MCU. Along the way, you’ll hear some potential incest concerns, a critical analysis of Elizabeth Olsen’s character work, and Jamie’s attempt at a Russian/Sokvian accent. Is this a worthy successor to the original Avengers movie, or are its sins unforgivable? You’ll have to listen to find out!

MENTIONS

Age of Ultron: Watch here | IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes
Previous MCU Episodes: Captain America: The First Avenger | Captain Marvel | Iron Man | Iron Man 2 | The Incredible Hulk | Thor | The Avengers | Iron Man 3 | Thor: The Dark World | Captain America: The Winter Soldier | Guardians of the Galaxy | Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Watch the movie that Knox saw in theaters TWICE: Mad Max: Fury Road on HBO Max
We almost lost Hawkeye: Learn why Jeremy Renner didn’t want to return
James Spader Appreciation: Watch this interview that he does with Seth Meyers
What’s going on with Wanda’s Accent? Hear Elizabeth Olsen talk about it
Do Wanda and Pietro seem TOO close? Learn about their comic book history

BONUS CONTENT ON PATREON

This week in our Mini-Favored or Forsaken over at The Bible Binge Seminary, Erin and Evan discuss reformed theology, missions, and what Bible characters would do with their summer vacation. We also have a five-day devotional to coincide with Age of Ultron. You can find all of that here.

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Faith Adjacent: Beth Allison Barr Jun 17, 2022

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In this very special episode, we invite you to listen along to our Faith Adjacent Book Club in which Erin and Evan chat with Beth Allison Barr all about her book The Making of Biblical Womanhood. You’ll hear some fascinating history lessons, incredibly helpful answers to listener questions, and tips on how to be a better Bible scholar. Buckle up because we have a TON of resources for you in the notes below! Dr. Barr is a DELIGHT. We did not play it cool, and you don’t have to either.

MENTIONS

Beth Allison Barr: Instagram | Twitter | Website | The Making of Biblical Womanhood
Extra Resources from Dr. Barr: How to do Reliable Research | It’s a Small, Small (Complementarian) World | Reimagining a History Ph.D.–Doing Academia outside of Academia
Scholars to check out: Naomi Tadmor | Emily Hunter McGowin | Lucy Peppiatt
More info on Bible translation: A Pastor and a Philosopher Walk into a Bar Podcast | Dr. Barr’s Blog Post
One of Dr. Barr’s Favorites: Goddess, Whores, Wives, and Slaves by Sarah Pomeroy
Build out your library: A Church Called Tov by Scot McKnight | Jesus and John Wayne by Kristin Kobes Du Mez | The Color of Compromise by Jemar Tisby | White Evangelical Racism by Anthea Butler | Beyond Authority and Submission by Rachel Green Miller
Secret Text Thread: Listen to our past Faith Adjacent Book Club with Kristin Kobes Du Mez
The Bible Binge Loves Women: Listen to Favored or Forsaken: Women in Authority
History Lesson: Women’s Mission Union
More on Martha: Listen to Season 2, Episode 6: Mary and Martha
Articles to check out: Beware False Teachers with Good Doctrine and Bad Ethics | A Supreme Court Win for Gay Rights, but Not in My Church by Jeff Chu
History Deep-Dives: Catherine of Siena | The Golden Legend | Women in Early Medieval Europe, 400–1100 by Lisa Bitel | The Murder of Regilla
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BONUS CONTENT

This week over at The Bible Binge Seminary in our Mini-Favored or Forsaken episode, Erin and Terrance give an SBC Update, talk about Justin Bieber’s face paralysis, and explore the call of creation. You can listen to this conversation and more at The Bible Binge Seminary.

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Sacred Cinema: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Jun 10, 2022

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Find some tape and protect your batteries because in this latest Sacred Cinema episode we’re talking about Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. Join Knox and Jamie as they deep-dive the second installment in the Guardians of the Galaxy saga. You’ll hear us repeatedly say “We love it, but that was weird,” as we explore things like The Sovereign as an evangelical fraternity, whether or not Missouri is in the south, and a deep appreciation for Mantis. Seriously, does anyone have tape?

MENTIONS

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2: Watch here | IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes
Previous MCU Episodes: Captain America: The First Avenger | Captain Marvel | Iron Man | Iron Man 2 | The Incredible Hulk | Thor | The Avengers | Iron Man 3 | Thor: The Dark World | Captain America: The Winter Soldier | Guardians of the Galaxy
Jamie’s Top 10: The Chain by Fleetwood Mac
Makeup Magic: Learn about Kurt Russel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Makeup Artist
20/10 Sideburns: Read about Chris Pratt and his Glorious Sideburns
Such a good soundtrack: Listen to the music here
We Stan Zoe Saldana: Follow her on Instagram
Wait, Miley Cyrus was in this? Find out where to hear her here
So Painful: The Star Wars Holiday Special
Give us all your feedback: The Bible Binge Listener Survey

BONUS CONTENT ON PATREON

This week in our Mini-Favored or Forsaken over at The Bible Binge Seminary, Erin and Evan discuss how to love the Bible, how Christians can best participate in Pride, and weird Bible verses that we want to hang in our kitchen. We also have a five-day devotional to go along with Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. Head over to The Bible Binge Seminary for all this content and more!

THE POPCAST

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Hannah May 27, 2022

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Join Knox and Jamie along with Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon as we discuss that bitter cryer who just wanted a baby, Hannah. Along the way, you’ll hear conversations about negotiating with God, double portions of fried rice, and some quality needlepoint ideas. Did the tabernacle have the aesthetic of an Arby’s? What’s the deal with calling God the Lord of Heaven’s Armies? You’ll have to listen to find out!

MENTIONS

Main Biblical Text for the Episode: 1 Samuel 1:1-28
Casting: Simone Ashley | Benedict Cumberbatch | Amber Heard
Elkanah Follow-Up: Is Benedict Cumberbatch Hot?
Story Bookends: Season 1, Episode 5: Ruth and Boaz | Season 3, Episode 1: David and His Childhood
Over at The Bible Binge Seminary: BSQTNA: The Tabernacle
Watch: 3-D Rendering of the Tabernacle
Chubby Cousin of a Manatee? Learn about Dugongs
How many portions? Deuteronomy 21:17
Biblical Gynecology: Learn more about the Kahun Gynecological Papyrus
The Bible Binge Listener Survey: Give us all the feedback here!

BONUS CONTENT

This week over at The Bible Binge Seminary in our Mini-Favored or Forsaken episode, Erin and Jamie are talking about the recent Southern Baptist Guidepost Report. You can listen to that conversation here.

GENTLE REBUKE

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