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Favored or Forsaken: Baylor, Newsboys, and Nick Jonas May 14, 2026

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It’s time for our monthly Favored or Forsaken episode! Join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we discuss Baylor’s current clash with the Baptists, Nick Jonas’s latest musical endeavor, and the massive lawsuit from the Newsboys. Along the way, we unpack our complicated history with charity orgs and dream up the ultimate pop and CCM collaborations.

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Baylor vs. The Baptists: Learn more here
Professor Watchlist? Here’s the Wikipedia (because the website is still down)
Newsboys Lawsuit: Read all about it here
Nick Jonas and Brandon Lake: Hope (Remix) | The Author

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Erin Moon: I’ve Got Questions | Substack | Instagram | Website

Evan Dodson: Instagram | TikTok | Substack

Jamie Golden: Instagram | The Popcast with Knox and Jamie

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Who the Hell are the Gideons? May 07, 2026

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What’s the deal with the Bibles in all the hotel rooms? In this episode, Erin and Evan are deep-diving the Gideons! You’ll learn about the traveling salesman roots of the organization, where the name comes from (kind of), and, of course, the controversies! Do they do more than just mysteriously place Bibles, and what’s been the impact of the organization? You’ll have to listen to find out!

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The Gideons Deep Dive: Website | Wikipedia | 2025 Annual Report
Want to know more about Gideon? Listen to Season 14, Episode 3: Gideon

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The Global South Church with Father Joash P. Thomas Apr 30, 2026

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In this very special episode, Erin sits down with Fr. Joash P. Thomas, a public theologian and author of The Justice of Jesus. They explore the intersections of faith, justice, and cultural perspectives as Fr. Joash shares how his experiences navigating different cultural contexts inform his theological insights and advocacy for justice in the church.

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Father Joash P Thomas: The Justice of Jesus | Instagram | Website | Substack | St. Stephen’s University
Masala Chai: Wagh Bakri | Tata Tea
Can you tell me more about the Global Church? Here’s some info from Pew Research

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Instagram Heresy 2: Motherhood, Kristin Stewart, and The Hulk Apr 23, 2026

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It’s time for another installment of Instagram Heresy! Join Erin and Evan as they unpack listener-submitted memes, reels, and posts. Along the way, they develop a full theology of memes, debate whether Mary deserved feedback on Jesus’s sleeping habits, and explore what Kristen Stewart can teach us about the Armor of God. By the end, you’ll be fully equipped to handle that one relative who’s a little too trigger-happy with the repost button.

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Looking for the memes? Find them here
Sugie_Addict: Here’s the Easter Reel
Questionable Communion: Breastfeeding TikTok
This Week on Patreon: Spicy Instagram Heresy 2

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Favored or Forsaken: Women Shaping the Church, The Manosphere, and Post-Easter Roundup Apr 16, 2026

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It’s time for our monthly Favored or Forsaken! Join Erin, Evan, and Evan as we discuss awesome women who are shaping the church, what’s going on with the Manosphere, and recent happenings post-Easter. Is this our most uplifting Favored or Forsaken ever? You’ll have to listen to find out!

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This Week on Patreon: Spicy April Favored or Forsaken
Awesome Ladies: Sojourner’s List of 10 Christian Women Shaping the Church
Weird Chickens? Learn more about Jen Hamilton | Silkie Chickens | Chicken Diapers
Evan’s List Additions: Bethny Ricks | Ruth Haley Barton | Gemma Ryan | Faith Eury Cho | Bethany Allen
Manosphere? Here’s the article | RUMbLE
Mobile Billboard: Deep-Dive | Get your own
Falling Jesus? Here’s one video | And here’s another
Beautiful Things: Here’s the Benson Boone church

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Passed Over Snake Draft Apr 09, 2026

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In honor of Passover, we’re holding a Passed Over Snake Draft. Join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we discuss biblical concepts or faith themes that have been ignored or overlooked. We’ll look at passed-over Marys in the Bible, entire groups of people that the church has ignored, and times that God passed over people for us. Which Disney theme park passed over the opportunity for a Genesis-inspired entry, and what are the elements of Church past that Erin would like to return to? You’ll have to listen to find out!

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This Week on Patreon: Sacred Cinema: The Faithful
Passover Deep Dive: Learn more here
You probably want to listen to this now: The Prince of Egypt Soundtrack
Bible Passages Referenced: Acts 1:24-26 | Psalm 5 | Mark 1:35
Justice for Judas (per Erin): Listen to Heretic Hoedown: Judas
Make your own Bible Cover: Join Evan’s Substack
Chronotype: Find your sleep animal here
What was that about night owls? Here’s the study from Imperial College London
Genesis and Disney? See the concept art here
Rich Mullins: Listen on Spotify | Listen on Apple Music

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SWDGISS: Atonement Theories Apr 02, 2026

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What’s the deal with theories of atonement? In this latest Stuff We Didn’t Get in Sunday School Episode, Erin and Evan discuss popular atonement theories and answer listener questions about topics like atonement in other religions, what sin has to do with all this, how to talk with kids about these topics, and so much more! We also know that these topics can be tough and confusing, so we’ve found TV show comparisons for each theory!

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More Nerdy Content: What’s That Mean 2: Weird Stuff with Animals | Ask-A-Bible Scholar | Heretic Hoedown: Peter Abelard
Penal Substitutionary Atonement Theory: PSA Debate from Christianity Today | 10 Problems with PSA | NT Wright on PSA | Ephesians 2:1-10 | 1 Peter 3:18
Christus Victor: Learn more here
Ransom Theory: Matthew 20:28 | Learn more here
Recapitulation Theory: Romans 5 | 1 Corinthians 15 | Learn more here
Moral Influence: John 15:13 | Romans 5:8 | 1 John 4:9–11 | Learn more here | Heretic Hoedown: Peter Abelard
Scapegoat Theory: Learn more here
Example Theory: 1 Peter 2:21–23 | Philippians 2:5–8 | John 13:15 | Faustus Socinus
Satisfaction Theory: Learn more here
Elect and Effective Theory: John 10:11, 15 | John 6:37–39 | Ephesians 1:4–7 | Monergism
Vicarious Repentance Theory: Learn more here
Moral Government Theory: Learn more here
Sin Deep Dive: Not The Way It's Supposed to Be by Cornelius Plantiga Jr. | What Are Sin, Iniquity, and Transgression in the Bible? By Shara Drimalla | Bible Project Sin Videos
Meredith Anne Miller: Substack | Teaching Kids about Easter | Jackie Hill Perry Needs Some Kids Church Training | How To Talk About Easter with Very Young Kids | 3 Things I Never Include When Telling Kids the Easter Story
Evan’s Resources: Simply Jesus by NT Wright | This Article from Marianne Meye Thompson | The Day the Revolution Began by NT Wright | Penal Substitution and Atonement Video | Ask NT Wright Anything Podcast | The Epidemic of Moral Injury by Rita Nakashima Brock
Evan’s Resources: The Very Good Gospel by Lisa Sharon Harper | The Wood Between the Worlds by Brian Zahnd | The Nature of the Atonement: Four Views | The Cross and the Kaleidoscope by Alex Early and Enoch Wan | The Crucifixion by Fleming Rutledge | The Mosaic of Atonement by Joshua McNall | Five Views on the Extent of the Atonement | Atonement in Christianity by William E. Burns
Palette Cleanser: The Spicy NOs of Easter on Patreon

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The NOs of Easter: Easter Spectacles, Sunrise Services, and Easter Bunny Anatomy Mar 26, 2026

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Today, we’re unpacking listener stories about Easter! Join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we share our personal yeses that are definitely nos for everyone else plus plenty of cringe listener comments! You’ll hear about Judas detours during Sunday School, Evan’s affinity for Sunrise Services, who amongst us is a fan of helicopter egg drops, and so much more! What do Mickey Mouse and the Easter Bunny have in common? You’ll have to listen to find out!

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Source Material: Here’s the original instagram post
SeaWorld Sunrise Service? Learn more here
Curious about Judas? Listen to Heretic Hoedown: Judas | Season 10, Episode 5: Judas

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Favored or Forsaken: The Great Controversy, Medical Assistance Thoughts, and an Upcoming Bible-Based RPG Mar 19, 2026

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It’s time for our monthly Favored or Forsaken! We talk about The Great Controversy, share our varied thoughts on medically assisted suicide, and dig into recent faith happenings in the video game world. As you can imagine, some of these topics are heavy, so take care of yourself while listening. To end on a lighter note, we each pitch our dream Bible-based video game.

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Join us at the Fellowship Hall: Here are the details
The Great Controversy: Learn more here
Legalized Assisted Suicide: Here’s the Christianty Today article
Are you Abased? Here’s the Bible-themed Video Game
Want more video game content? Listen to Electives with Evan: Video Games
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Leaving Christian Nationalism with Reverend Rob Schenck Mar 12, 2026

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The very reverent (or irreverent) Rob Schenck is joining Erin in this very special episode! Reverend Rob shares his transformative journey from a prominent evangelical leader involved in Christian nationalism to a voice advocating for faith-based reconciliation and social justice. Discover how his experiences, theological reflections, and personal crises led to profound changes in his understanding of faith, politics, and love. You’ll hear about Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s influence, our mutual affection for Abigail Disney, and practical answers to your questions about Christian nationalism!

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