Faith Adjacent

Up next in our Sacred Cinema journey through the Marvel Cinematic Universe we’re going higher, further, faster as we deep dive Captain Marvel. Get ready for some nineties nostalgia as Knox, Jamie, and special guest Sophie Hudson explore biblical themes in this divisive film. You just might even learn why Carol Danvers is the perfect model for deconstruction. MENTIONS Sophie Hudson: Instagram | Website | Twitter | Books The Big Boo Cast: Listen Here Captain Marvel: Watch | IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes Watch: WandaVision | Loki Tell me more about Jacob and Esau Marvel Deep Dive: Kree | Maria Rambeau | Skrull Watch: Brie Larson’s Audition Story Youth Group Throwback: What if I Stumble by DC Talk  DC’s Captain Marvel: Learn more here | Watch Shazam  BIBLE BINGE SEMINARYOur Patreon supporters can get full access to ad free Bible Binge Classic episodes, Bible Scholar QTNAs, monthly Sacred Cinema episodes, Faith Adjacent book club, and more! Become a partner. SHOW SPONSORS Faithful Counseling: get 10% off your first month at Faithfulcounseling.com/biblebinge KiwiCo: Get your first month free on select crates at kiwico.com/binge. 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 check those notifications and get to scrolling because in this episode we are exploring whether Facebook is favored or forsaken. Following Facebook’s recent movement towards more religious involvement, Knox, Jamie, and Erin dive into a larger conversation surrounding social media and the Church. Does Facebook make your life better or does it simply fan the flame of a family gathering dumpster fire? You’ll have to send this episode a friend request to find out! MENTIONS NY Times Article: Read the source material here Read: An Ugly Truth by Sheera Frankel and Cecilia Kang Tell me more about the Pool of Bethesda: Read John 5:1-14 Watch: The Social Network  Taylor Schumann: Website | Twitter | Book Read: Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport  Watch: The Social Dilemma Read: 9 Common Social Media Tactics that Never Draw Anyone Closer to Jesus Join us for our Archaeology Corner Summer Elective on Tuesday August 24 at 9 pm ET FAVORED OF THE MONTH Knox - The Great Courses: Old Testament Jamie - When Thoughts and Prayers Aren’t Enough by Taylor Schumann BIBLE BINGE SEMINARYOur Patreon supporters can get full access to ad free Bible Binge Classic episodes, Bible Scholar QTNAs, monthly Sacred Cinema episodes, Faith Adjacent book club, and more! Become a partner.SHOW SPONSORS Faithful Counseling: Faithful Counseling wants you to start living a happier life TODAY. Visit FaithfulCounseling.com/biblebinge to join the over 500,000 people taking charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional and get 10% off. 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.

This week we deep-dive our most requested biblical character, the tent-maker turned tent-murderer Jael. Join Knox, Jamie, and Erin as they explain why the first six books of the Bible are exactly like the Twilight Saga in this story featuring horse panic attacks, TWO named women, and all the drama. If you’re the type of listener who is into the Bible but also likes Quentin Tarantino and some violence, this is the perfect episode for you!  MENTIONS Main Biblical Text for the Episode: Judges 4 Read: Bad Girls of the Bible by Liz Curtis Higgs The Swedish Nightingale: Watch Never Enough Listen: Season 5, Episode 2: Delilah  Jamie’s Judges Reading Plan: Judges 1, 17-21, 2-16 Ehud: Learn more about that wild drive-by Scenic Tour: Wadi Kishon Bible Scholar Resource: Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible Surprise and Delight: The Song of Deborah Ancient Tent Making: Learn the history of tents  Learn with Knox: The Great Courses Listen: Season 1, Episode 2: Noah The Popcast Birthday All-Skate AUA: Join us here for FREE Tuesday, August 10th at 9:30 ET 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 get full access to this week’s Bible Binge Deep Dive. Become a partner. SHOW SPONSORS KiwiCo: Get your first month free on select crates at kiwico.com/binge. BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/biblebinge. Rothy’s: Find your new summer styles at rothys.com/binge  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.

In our debut Sacred Cinema episode, Knox, Jamie, and special guest Kendra Adachi are kicking off our deep-dive of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Captain America: The First Avenger. Join us as we explore the film’s faith adjacent aspects, quotes to build Bible studies around, and why Steve Rogers is the Proverbs 31 woman of superheroes. This episode is sure to have you saying, “I can do this all day.” MENTIONS Kendra Adachi: Instagram | Website | Podcast | Books: The Lazy Genius Way and The Lazy Genius Kitchen Captain America: The First Avenger: Watch it here | IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes  Tell me more about MCU Chronological Order Chris Evans: Deep Dive of his 2000s Style |  Listen: The Popcast Episode 196: The 2017 Chris-America Pageant  The Knives Out Sweater: Click with Caution Captain America Sparkle: Relive the magic  Alternate Universe: The Two Marvel Roles Emily Blunt Turned Down, And Why Chris Evans’ CGI Body: Learn more here Notable Cast IMDb: Tommy Lee Jones | Haley Atwell | Toby Jones | Stanley Tucci | Sebastian Stan | Dominic Cooper  BIBLE BINGE SEMINARYOur Patreon supporters can get full access to ad free Bible Binge Classic episodes, Bible Scholar QTNAs, monthly Sacred Cinema episodes, 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.

Step up to the starting line and get ready to go for gold because in this Faith Adjacent episode we’re deep-diving the Olympics. We’ll go faster, higher, and stronger together as we unpack the ancient origins and modern resurgence of the Olympics, explore the use of athletic metaphors throughout scripture, and hear interviews from actual Olympic gold medalists Laura Wilkinson and Bryan Clay in our most athletic episode yet! MENTIONS Where to Watch: NBC | Peacock | YoutubeTV Investigative Journalism: An Oral History of Bob Costas Having Pink Eye at the Olympics  Laura Wilkinson: Website | Instagram | Book - Life at 10 Meters: Lessons from an Olympic Champion | Watch her win gold Bryan Clay: Twitter | Instagram | Book - Redemption: A Rebellious Spirit, A Praying Mother, and the Unlikely Path to Olympic Gold | Watch him win gold Kerri Strug: Website | Instagram  Watch: National Geographic History of the Olympics Listen: Season 9, Episode 4: Constantine Christian History: Revisiting the Pagan Olympic Games Father of Modern Olympics: Pierre de Coubertin Deep Dive Gym Bros: History of the YMCA Bible Sports Metaphors: 1 Corinthians 9:24-26 | 2 Timothy 4:6-8 | Hebrews 12:1-3 Galatians 2:2 | Philippians 2:16  Read: The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis Sha’Carri Richardson: Read more here | Instagram Bible Scholar Resources: The New Testament in its World by N.T. Wight | The Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible | Perseverance in Gratitude by David A. deSilva Olympic Scholar Resources: The Games by David Goldblatt | Ancient Greek Athletics, by Stephen G. Miller | A Brief History of the Olympic Games by David C. Young  YOUR HOSTResident Bible Scholar Erin Moon is a Bible study editor and Senior Creative/Producer at The Popcast Media Group from Birmingham. Find her on Instagram.  BIBLE BINGE SEMINARYOur Patreon supporters can get full access to ad free Bible Binge Classic episodes, Bible Scholar QTNAs, monthly Sacred Cinema episodes, Faith Adjacent book club, and more! Become a partner. SHOW SPONSORS Faithful Counseling: Faithful Counseling wants you to start living a happier life TODAY. Visit FaithfulCounseling.com/biblebinge to join the over 500,000 people taking charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional and get 10% off.  Policygenius: Head to Policygenius.com and in minutes you can compare personalized quotes to find your best price on life insurance. 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.

Cue the lights and crank up that fog machine because this Favored or Forsaken episode is all about Megachurches. Whether you’re looking for a wildly specific ministry group or a worship service presented in three different languages, all are welcome here as we explore the things that megachurches don’t often get credit for and the things that might deserve a little criticism. Grab your coffee, fade into the crowd, and get ready for that volunteer campaign as we unpack the history and impact of this Christian cultural phenomenon. MENTIONS Listen: The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill Find Brennan Manning’s books here Britney Spears Drive-by: I’m Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman Video Megachurch World Tour: Metropolitan Temple | Angelus Temple | Saddleback Church | Willow Creek Community Church What is a Megachurch? Find the Hartford Institute Study here The Incredible Disappearing Evangelist: Aimee McPherson Deep Dive  Coffee Ministry: The Beverage that Fuels the Church from Christianity Today Instagram: Hot Takes on Megachurches Pastors Cooper and Gaga: Listen to Shallow The Breakfast Binge Cookbook: Get all the Recipes here FAVORED OF THE MONTH Knox - Instagram: Saint Julius  Jamie - Book: The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis  Erin - Book: Ruthless Trust by Brennan Manning  BIBLE BINGE SEMINARYOur Patreon supporters can get full access to ad-free Bible Binge Classic episodes, Bible Scholar QTNAs, monthly Sacred Cinema episodes, Faith Adjacent book club, and more! Become a partner.SHOW SPONSORS Rothy’s: Give your feet the treat they deserve with Rothy’s! Through August 1 you can receive $20 off your order of $100 or more by going to rothys.com/binge.  Literati: Reimagine what a book club can be with Literati! Redeem a 30-day trial for only $0.99 at Literati.com/binge.  BetterHelp: Start living a happier life today! Get 10% off your first month by going to betterhelp.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.THE BIBLE BINGE BULLETINSign up for our brand new edition of The Bible Binge Bulletin, a monthly newsletter featuring exclusive content curated by your trusted Bible Binge team. Sign up here!Follow 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.

What better way to kick off our Farewell Season (note: this is not an actual farewell) than to unpack a story about Lazarus in which even Jesus didn’t want to say farewell. In this resurrection amuse-bouche of a story, we revisit some familiar characters while exploring enneagram fours as biblical authors, Jewish burial practices, and how to contain your eye-rolling when your rabbi is full of riddles. Roll away that stone and strip off those burial clothes because this season premiere is going to make you come back for more! MENTIONS Main Biblical Text for the Episode: John 11:1-46 Biblical Tour Guide: Video of Modern Bethany So Many Marys: Mary and Matha | Mary of Bethany | Mary Meets an Angel | Mary Magdalene  Learn about the Gospels: Joseph, The Father of Jesus Bible Scholar Resources: Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible We’re Pro-Thomas Here: Season 10, Episode 2: Thomas Learn about grief from Steel Magnolias: Watch the Funeral Scene Here Embalming Corner: Learn about Jewish burial practices here What was that about Martha and a dragon? Read about it here Gospel of John Deep Dive The Lazarus Reflex: A Reddit Thread 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 get full access to this week’s Bible Binge Deep Dive. Become a partner.SHOW SPONSORS Faithful Counseling: Faithful Counseling wants you to start living a happier life TODAY.  Visit FaithfulCounseling.com/biblebinge to join the over 500,000 people taking charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional and get 10% off.  Gohenry: Teach your kids valuable money skills with a personalized debit card from gohenry. Go to gohenry.com and enter promo code BINGE for one free month!  Policygenius: Head to Policygenius.com and in minutes you can compare personalized quotes to find your best price on life insurance. 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.THE BIBLE BINGE BULLETINSign up for our brand new edition of The Bible Binge Bulletin, a monthly newsletter featuring exclusive content curated by your trusted Bible Binge team. Sign up here!Follow 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.

Lace up those Yeezys and polish that Gucci belt because in this very special interview episode of Favored or Forsaken, Knox sits down with Ben Kirby of PreachersNSneakers. We’re no strangers to asking any and all questions surrounding faith, and through discussing his Instagram account and recent book, Ben Kirby explores why it is helpful to question celebrity church culture. Join Knox and Ben as they discuss things like whether we might have a responsibility for putting pastors in unwinnable positions and how to safely engage with someone who has the phrase “coffee and Jesus” in their Instagram profile. Head over to thebiblebinge.com/listen/preachersnsneakers to find all of our notes, mentions, and more. You can find everything related to Ben Kirby and PreachersNSneakers at preachersnsneakers.com Our Patreon supporters can get full access to ad free Bible Binge Classic episodes, Bible Scholar QTNAs, monthly Sacred Cinema episodes, Faith Adjacent book club, and more! Join at patreon.com/thebiblebingeBe sure to follow us on the socials: Instagram.com/thebiblebinge | twitter.com/thebiblebinge | facebook.com/thebiblebinge 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.

Don’t Wait Until Tomorrow to listen to this Faith Adjacent deep dive on the life and lyrics of John Mayer. Host Erin Moon is Bold as Love as she explores John Mayer’s Shadow Days, Katy Perry conspiracy theories, and what to do when you can’t Say What You Need to Say. This conversation is framed around the larger concept of musical torchbearers because Who Says we can’t have someone take us to church when they may not actually know how to get there themselves?Disclaimer: You might want to Stop This Train if you have little ears around as we dive into some of John’s more scandalous interviews.  . . . . .Head over to thebiblebinge.com/listen/JohnMayer to find all of our notes, mentions, and more from the episode!. . . . .Our Patreon supporters can get full access to ad-free Bible Binge Classic episodes, Bible Scholar QTNAs, monthly Sacred Cinema episodes, Faith Adjacent book club, and more! Join at patreon.com/thebiblebinge. . . . . Be sure to follow us on the socials: Instagram.com/thebiblebinge | twitter.com/thebiblebinge | facebook.com/thebiblebinge. . . . .Framebridge: Find the perfect custom framing for any project with Framebridge. Head to framebridge.com and enter code BINGE at checkout for 15% off your first order!Literati: Reimagine what a book club can be with Literati. Redeem your free trial at Literati/com/Binge. Edible Theology: Head to edibletheology.com to learn how to meet God in your kitchen. Enter promo code BIBLEBINGE at checkout for 10% off the Bake with the Bible guide! 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.

We have fought the good fight, and we have finished the race with this final episode in our season on Paul. From shipwrecks to city-wide fires, this episode has everything you would want from a season finale including Shark Tank pitches and confusing cliffhangers. Try not to lose your head as we take one final look at one of the most influential people in Christian history in our most fiery episode yet! . . . . .Head over to thebiblebinge.com/listen/deathundernero to find all of our notes, mentions, and more from the episode! . . . . .Our Patreon supporters can get full access to ad-free Bible Binge Classic episodes, Bible Scholar QTNAs, monthly Sacred Cinema episodes, Faith Adjacent book club, and more! Join at patreon.com/thebiblebinge. . . . . Be sure to follow us on the socials: Instagram.com/thebiblebinge | twitter.com/thebiblebinge | facebook.com/thebiblebinge. . . . . Faithful Counseling: Faithful Counseling wants you to start living a happier life TODAY.  Visit FaithfulCounseling.com/biblebinge to join the over 500,000 people taking charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional and get 10% off. Red Mountain Associates: For financial guidance based around your faith and values, and to help make your life better, visit Thrivent.com or call Financial Consultant Tom Noon at (205) 822-9590. Policygenius: Head to Policygenius.com and in minutes you can compare personalized quotes to find your best price on life insurance. 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.