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Pull out your telescopes and search for some UFOs because in this Favored or Forsaken episode we’re talking about aliens. Join Knox, Jamie, and Erin as they discuss how the discovery of life on other planets would impact their faith. Along the way, they’ll explore whether or not aliens are currently among us appropriating human culture and if Jamie is part of NASA’s long con to cover up extraterrestrials. All this and more awaits you in our most intergalactic episode yet! MENTIONS Reference Article: How Would Humans Respond to the Discovery of Aliens? Space Tracker: Where is the Webb Telescope? Listen: Faith Adjacent: Extraterrestrials Vatican Astronomer? Learn more about the Vatican Observatory  Read: Religion and Rocketry by C.S. Lewis  Adult Space Camp: Learn More Here Gallup Poll: Do Americans Believe in UFOs? Learn: The Great Filter SNL Close Encounter: Part 1 | Part 2 Join us for The Faith Adjacent Book Club on January 25 | Buy Art and Faith by Makoto Fujimura  FAVORED OF THE MONTH Knox - Book: The Book of Strange New Things by Michel Faber | Movie: Don’t Look Up on Netflix Jamie and Erin - Book: Sacred Questions: A Transformative Journey Through the Bible by Kellye Fabian  Erin - Book: The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell BIBLE BINGE SEMINARYOur Patreon supporters can access our Mini Favored or Forsaken episodes, Sacred Cinema companion devotionals, weekly discussion board posts, Faith Adjacent Book Club, and more! Become a partner.THE POPCASTCheck 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.Subscribe to our Monthly Newsletter: thebiblebinge.com/newsletterShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcastFollow The Bible Binge on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Get ready to bro-out and talk about sacks way too much as we continue our deep dive on Joseph. Join Knox, Jamie, and Erin as they wrap up Genesis by discussing questions like how long is too long to weep on someone’s neck, and did David steal Joseph’s Biblical lunch money? All this and more awaits you in our epic conclusion to the book of Genesis. MENTIONS Main Biblical Text for the Episode: Genesis 42:1-38 | Genesis 45:1-11 | Genesis 46:26-34 | Genesis 50:22-26 Story Catch-Up: Season 14, Episode 6: Joseph  Other Episodes Mentioned: Season 5, Episode 4: Potiphar’s Wife | Season 2, Episode 2: Jacob and Esau Season 1, Episode 4: Judah and Tamar  Casting: Zac Efron | Rami Malek | Jason Bateman | John Boyega | Will Smith | Finn Wolfhard  Detestable Shepherds: Learn more here  Bible Scholar Resources: Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible Hebrew Word Study: Good | Evil Learn More: Joseph’s Tomb Super Nerdy: Josephite Messiah The Bible Binge Merch: Shop here GENTLE REBUKEOur 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.BIBLE BINGE SEMINARYOur Patreon supporters can access our Mini Favored or Forsaken episodes, Sacred Cinema companion devotionals, weekly discussion board posts, Faith Adjacent Book Club, and more! Become a partner. THE POPCASTCheck 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.Subscribe to our Monthly Newsletter: Sign up here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcastFollow The Bible Binge on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this very special Christmas Eve edition of Favored or Forsaken we’re talking about Christmas Carols. Join Knox, Jamie, and Erin as they provide a theological intervention for the kid from The Christmas Shoes, discuss how the gospel is all over Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and decide whether or not Mary knew. May this highly favored episode provide all the merriment and snark that you need for your Christmas festivities. MENTIONS Oldest Christmas Carol: Angel’s Hymn Carol History Roundup: Coventry Carol | Boar’s Head Carol  The Worst Christmas Song: The Christmas Shoes Mary Did You Know: Karen Swallow Prior Twitter Thread Glee Throwback: The First Noel Balloon Christmas Tree: Learn how to make one here Top Christmas Songs: 60 Greatest Christmas Songs History Corner: History Behind Your Favorite Christmas Carols Buzzfeed: Finish These Christmas Lyrics | Would You Rather: Christmas Music Edition  FAVORED OF THE MONTH Knox - The Great Courses: The New Testament by Bart D. Ehrman | Find it on Audible  Jamie - Documentary: Procession on Netflix Erin - Book: Shoutin’ in the Fire by Danté Stewart | Danté Stewart on Instagram  BIBLE BINGE SEMINARYOur Patreon supporters can access our Mini Favored or Forsaken episodes, Sacred Cinema companion devotionals, weekly discussion board posts, Faith Adjacent Book Club, and more! Become a partner.THE POPCASTCheck 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.Subscribe to our Monthly Newsletter: thebiblebinge.com/newsletterShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcastFollow The Bible Binge on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s time to trim the tree and refute some heresies because in this episode of Stuff We Didn’t Get in Sunday School we’re talking about what the Church gets wrong about Christmas. Join Knox, Jamie, and Erin as they explore the history of Christmas trees, fake snowball fights, and whether or not you should take up your arms in the War on Christmas (spoiler: you’re probably fine). Does baby Jesus cry at the sight of Xmas, and what’s the deal with Mary’s virginity? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS Listen: Faith Adjacent: Santa Claus | Lil’ Faith Adjacent: Santa Claus No Room in the Inn: Greek Word Study  Royal Family: Victoria and Albert at Christmas  Magi Deep-Dive: What History Tells Us about the Magi Tell me more about Christmas Trees: Read all about the history here  What was that about James? Learn about the Protoevangelium of James A Painful Way to Die: Season 12, Episode 4: Herod Are kids born in September smarter? Find out here BIBLE BINGE SEMINARYOur Patreon supporters can access our Mini Favored or Forsaken episodes, Sacred Cinema companion devotionals, weekly discussion board posts, Faith Adjacent Book Club, and more! Become a partner.SHOW SPONSORS Faithful Counseling: get 10% off your first month at Faithfulcounseling.com/biblebinge.THE POPCASTCheck 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.Subscribe to our Monthly Newsletter: Sign up hereShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcastFollow The Bible Binge on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hop aboard that Bifrost because in this Sacred Cinema episode we’re taking a journey across the Nine Realms to unpack Marvel’s Thor. Join Knox and Jamie as they explore both sacred and secular themes in this film that some might consider to be a tough hang (you can be the judge of that though). Along the way, we’ll explore alternate casting choices, romantic chemistry in the MCU, and Chris Hemsworth’s highly favored abs. All this and more awaits you in our most legendary episode yet!MENTIONS Thor: Watch Here | Rotten Tomatoes | IMDb Previous MCU Episodes: Captain America: The First Avenger | Captain Marvel | Iron Man | Iron Man 2 | The Incredible Hulk Deep-Dive: Behind-the-Scenes of Thor | How Thor Changed the MCU Free Guy Taika Waititi Albuquerque Boiled Turkey Monologue: Learn More Here  Watch: Every Stan Lee Cameo Ever Blond Loki: Tom Hiddleston as Thor  Fandral: Zachary Levi in the MCU Read: Romance in the MCU Blond Eyebrows: Kevin Feige Is Sorry About Thor's Dyed Eyebrows Watch: Evolution of Thor Watch: Chris Hemsworth’s Screen Test Interview: Chris Hemsworth Tells Behind-the-Scenes Stories  BIBLE BINGE SEMINARYOur Patreon supporters can access our Mini Favored or Forsaken episodes, Sacred Cinema companion devotionals, weekly discussion board posts, Faith Adjacent book club, and more! Become a partner.THE POPCASTCheck 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.Subscribe to our Monthly Newsletter: Sign up here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcastFollow The Bible Binge on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

All your dreams are about to come true because in this episode we’re talking about one of the hottest people in the Bible: Joseph. Join Knox, Jamie, and Erin as they unpack ancient baboons as detectives, how to not let bitterness transform your heart, and a recasting of Aladdin (think Zac Efron in Jafar’s clothing). All this and more awaits you in our dreamiest episode yet! MENTIONS Main Biblical Text for the Episode: Genesis 40-41 Listen: Season 2, Episode 5: Joseph and His Brothers | Season 5, Episode 4: Potiphar’s Wife Watch: Zac Efron Drinks Water Bible Scholar Resource: The Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible  Learn: Asenath Joseph the Weeble: Watch the Weebles Wobble  Knox’s Chart: Get one here!  Watch: Joseph: King of Dreams Red Jasmine: Viewer Discretion Advised  Zoology Corner: Ancient Baboons  Countdown to Christmas on Patreon: Join Here  GENTLE REBUKEOur 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.BIBLE BINGE SEMINARYOur Patreon supporters can access our Mini Favored or Forsaken episodes, Sacred Cinema companion devotionals, weekly discussion board posts, Faith Adjacent Book Club, and more! Become a partner.SHOW SPONSORS Rothy’s: Get $20 off your first order at rothys.com/binge. Faithful Counseling: get 10% off your first month at Faithfulcounseling.com/biblebinge. THE POPCASTCheck 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.Subscribe to our Monthly Newsletter: Sign up here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcastFollow The Bible Binge on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stuff We Didn’t Get In Sunday School is our episode series where we attempt to shine a light on our spiritual or biblical blindspots. We interrogate this knowledge void to understand why we developed this gap in awareness and whether or not it changes or challenges the complexion of our beliefs.Dust off that old KJV and brush up on your Hebrew, because today we’re talking about how we got the Bible. Join Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon as she chats with Knox and Jamie about how we went from holy mixtapes (a.k.a. scrolls) to that cleanly bound book sitting in the back of your pew? Along the way, you’ll hear deep dives into church history, a look at the eastern spread of Christianity, and a conversation surrounding the fear that many of us have over pulling on the thread of our faith. All this and more awaits you in our most Biblical episode yet! MENTIONS Join us at The Popcast Live! Get tickets for Seattle, Chicago, and Dallas here So Many Councils: Council of Jamnia | Council of Hippo Tell me more about The Vulgate Did Martin Luther look like a potato? You be the judge So Many Scholars: Athanasius | Erasmus | Jerome | Polycarp | Nestorius What’s the deal The Message? Learn more here Santa Claus Punched Someone? Bishop Nicholas Loses His Cool Read: How We Got the Bible by Timothy Paul Jones  Listen: Season 10, Episode 2: Thomas  Christinaity in China: Xi’an Stele NET Bible: Buy Here | Read Online Read: The Difficult Words of Jesus by Amy-Jill Levine Read: Eat this Book by Eugene Peterson BIBLE BINGE SEMINARYOur Patreon supporters can access our Mini Favored or Forsaken episodes, Sacred Cinema companion devotionals, weekly discussion board posts, Faith Adjacent Book Club, and more! Become a partner.THE POPCASTCheck 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.Subscribe to our Monthly Newsletter: Sign up hereShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcastFollow The Bible Binge on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Check that heart monitor in case you get too excited because we’re deep-diving The Incredible Hulk. While the MCU might want you to forget that this 2008 film starring Edward Norton and Liv Tyler exists, Knox and Jamie are able to sift through the rubble to find some sacred themes. Along the way, you’ll hear discussions on continuity errors and plot holes, how this film could be a perfect example of deconstruction, and why Edward Norton did not reprise this smashing role. MENTIONS Previous MCU Episodes: Captain America: The First Avenger | Captain Marvel | Iron Man | Iron Man 2 The Incredible Hulk: Watch Here | Rotten Tomatoes | IMDb Wait, another Hulk movie? Watch The Hulk here And a Hulk TV show? Watch The Incredible Hulk TV show here  Watch: Get Smart Who is your favorite Edward Norton? Deep dive his filmography here | Edward Norton breaks down his most iconic characters Super Abs: Simu Liu from Shang-Chi gets quizzed on MCU Abs  Behind the Scenes: The making of The Incredible Hulk Fast Forward: Abomination in Shang-Chi What happened to Betty? Read about her post-snap fate Alternate Opening: Bruce Banner in the Arctic BIBLE BINGE SEMINARYOur Patreon supporters can access our Mini Favored or Forsaken episodes, Sacred Cinema companion devotionals, weekly discussion board posts, Faith Adjacent book club, and more! Become a partner.SHOW SPONSORSStoryworth: Get $10 off your first purchase at storyworth.com/biblebinge THE POPCASTCheck 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.Subscribe to our Monthly Newsletter: Sign up here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcastFollow The Bible Binge on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this very special Favored or Forsaken episode, we are discussing and recapping the Netflix series Midnight Mass. Could it be possible that this mini-series that presents itself as a story of horror and faith is actually a timely message on forgiveness and acceptance? Join Knox, Jamie, and Erin as they unpack this chilling series while answering listener questions to determine if this is in fact favored or forsaken. (Warning: this episode is obviously FILLED with spoilers.)MENTIONS Watch: Midnight Mass on Netflix | IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes Directed by: Mike Flanagan Read: Mike Flanagan interview with NY Times Buzzfeed Roundup: 25 Behind the Scenes Photos | 14 Easter Eggs | Tweets that Confirm that Bev is Truly the Worst | More Funny Tweets Read: Entertainment Weekly Scene Deconstruction  Listen: Mini-Favored or Forsaken #4 on Patreon Bible Scholar: Learn about Different Views on The Lord’s Supper BIBLE BINGE SEMINARYOur Patreon supporters can access our Mini Favored or Forsaken episodes, Sacred Cinema companion devotionals, weekly discussion board posts, Faith Adjacent Book Club, and more! Become a partner.SHOW SPONSORS Faithful Counseling: Get 10% off your first month at FaithfulCounseling.com/biblebinge.THE POPCASTCheck 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.Subscribe to our Monthly Newsletter: thebiblebinge.com/newsletterShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcastFollow The Bible Binge on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

No, you don't have déjà vu. We're revisiting the story of Adam and Eve from our debut episode of The Bible Binge. Join Knox, Jamie, and Erin as they retrace the origins of The Bible Binge (you'll learn that it was either this or a People Magazine recap) to shed new light on a familiar story. They'll explore being victimized by Twitter feeds, what it looks like to take an inventory of your faith, and how to decide which fruit to risk it all for. This episode will remind you that when you know better, you do better. MENTIONS Main Biblical Text for the Episode: Genesis 2:4-3:24 Throwback Listen: Season 1, Episode 1: Adam and Eve Listen: Popcast Episode 204: Twins of Pop Culture  Knox’s Book Driveby: All Things Reconsidered | The Wondering Years Bible Resource: She/He Reads Truth Casting: Chris Evans | Marion Cotillard | Selena Gomez | Tilda Swinton Cotton Candy Grapes: Learn more here Apple Alternatives: Middle Eastern Fruit Canine Corner: A Brief History of Dogs | How Are New Dog Breeds Created?  Garden of Eden BGM: It Wasn’t Me by Shaggy Historical Adam: BSQTNA #20: Historical Adam Read: Four Views on the Historical Adam (Counterpoints Series) Watch: N.T. Wright on Historical Adam Tell me more about Toledots  Sign up here to learn about The Popcast Live Tickets! GENTLE REBUKEOur 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.BIBLE BINGE SEMINARYOur Patreon supporters can access our Mini Favored or Forsaken episodes, Sacred Cinema companion devotionals, weekly discussion board posts, Faith Adjacent Book Club, and more! Become a partner.SHOW SPONSORS Rothy’s: Get $20 off your first order at rothys.com/binge. Faithful Counseling: get 10% off your first month at Faithfulcounseling.com/biblebinge. THE POPCASTCheck 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.Subscribe to our Monthly Newsletter: Sign up here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcastFollow The Bible Binge on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.