

Faith Adjacent
The Popcast Media Group
Conversations involving faith are often fraught with scholarly nerd alerts about ancient linguistics and inaccessible theological discussions centered around hermeneutics. But what if there was a way to use your pop culture literacy to enhance your biblical literacy? Welcome to Faith Adjacent, the podcast where we try to understand the modern dynamics of faith through a combined commitment to uncomfortable honesty, authentic weirdness, and critical thinking. Faith Adjacent is hosted by Knox McCoy and Jamie Golden of The Popcast along with Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon.
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Jul 18, 2024 • 1h 5min
The Promised Land, The Robert Morris Controversy, and Recent Conversations about Faith and Pornography
In this latest Favored or Forsaken, Erin, Jamie, and Evan are talking about a recent conversation about pornography, the Robert Morris controversy at Gateway Church, and The Promised Land! You’ll also hear some of the things that are favored for us right now! What is the best way to handle heated Instagram posts, and what are our dream Bible-based mockumentary sitcoms? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS
We Get Spicy Behind the Paywall: LGBTQ and Christianity, Heavenly Real Estate, and Oklahoma Public Schools
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Pornography Discussion: Watch the conversation with The New Evangelicals | Here’s the post on Instagram
We cite our sources: Porn Use and Men’s and Women’s Performance | Hypersexuality Study from Nicole Pruase
Can you tell me more about the DSM? Learn more here
Helpful Resource Recommendation from Evan: Unwanted by Jay Stringer | Jay Stringer on Instagram
What was the account Erin referenced? Follow Mindy Summers
Robert Morris Controversy: Read about it here
What was that about Lisa Bevere? Check out her Twitter here
The Promised Land: Watch the pilot here | Instagram
Objectively Good Christian Entertainment: Unsung Hero | Journey to Bethlehem
Favored of the Month:
Evan - “At Rest” from Terrance Jackson | Terrance Jackson on Instagram
Erin - The Bear on Hulu | The Bear Pilot Program
Jamie - I Think You’re Wrong (But I’m Listening) by Beth Silvers and Sarah Stewart Holland | Favored of Forsaken: America as a Christian Nation
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Jul 11, 2024 • 38min
Unorthodox Evangelism Tactics, Awkward Prayers, and Mission Trip Shenanigans
In this latest episode, Erin, Jamie, and Evan are talking about the NOs of Mission Trips! You’ll hear listener stories about praying over digletts, how Nickelback can impact our evangelism tactics, and (you knew this already) experiences with explosive diarrhea. Should you ever ditch someone on a mission trip, and is group nudity ever appropriate? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS
Take advantage of that Patreon free trial: Listen to our Enneagram Roast with Liz Orr | The Spicy NOs of Mission Trips
Want to hear us talk more about missions? Listen to Who the Hell is Lottie Moon?
What’s the deal with Bible tracts? Learn more here
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Jul 4, 2024 • 1h 7min
America’s Pastor, The Billy Graham Rules, and When Christianity Gets Political
In this very special star-spangled episode, Erin and Evan are deep-diving America’s Pastor Billy Graham! You’ll hear a full biography on America’s Pastor, learn about Billy Graham’s presidential connections, and discover the whole deal with the “Billy Graham Rule.” What connection does Billy Graham have to Watergate, and what did he have to do with the Civil Rights Movement? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS
Take advantage of that free trial: Listen to our Enneagram Roast with Liz Orr on Patreon
Billy Graham Deep-Dive: Here are all his books | Billy Graham Evangelical Association
Future Sacred Cinema: Check out World Wide Pictures
Additional Reading: Jesus and John Wayne by Kristin Kobes Du Mez | The Gospel of J. Edgar Hoover by Lerone A. Martin
Tell me more about the Billy Graham Rule: The Modesto Manifesto
Updating the Billy Graham Rule: Read the Article from Tish Harrison Warren
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Jun 27, 2024 • 1h 1min
Sacred Cinema: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Hop aboard the Hogwarts Express, sip on some butter beer, and enjoy this magical deep-dive of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. In this episode, Knox, Jamie, and Erin kick off a journey through all eight Harry Potter films by unpacking the sacred and secular themes of the movie that started it all. You’ll hear about Jamie’s QTNAs as she watches this movie for the first time, interesting perspectives on Spape, a few gentle rebukes, and so much more! MENTIONS
I need more: Purchase the Harry Potter Bundle | Listen with the Doctoral Tier on Patreon
Source Material: Watch Harry Potter and The Sorcerer’s Stone on Max
Tell Me More: Rotten Tomatoes | IMDb
Snapewives? Learn more here
Quidditch Deep-Dive: Here’s everything you need to know
Which house are you in? Get sorted here
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Jun 20, 2024 • 58min
Precious Moments, Eras VBS, and Recent Happenings at the SBC
In this latest Favored or Forsaken episode, Erin, Jamie, and Evan are chatting about Precious Moments, a Taylor Swift-themed VBS, and the recent Southern Baptist Convention Annual Conference. You’ll also hear some new book recommendations in our Favored of the Month picks! Come for the conversation around the SBC and IVF; stay for Evan singing a VBS-inspired rewrite of Taylor Swift’s “Out of the Woods.” MENTIONS
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Precious Moments: Read about Sam Butcher | Precious Moments Chapel | Shop for Precious Moments | Watch Timmy’s Gift | Altered Moments
What Happened with the SBC? Read about it here | NY Times article on IVF
Relevant Past Episodes: April Favored or Forsaken
Favored of the Month: The Guncle Abroad by Steven Rowley | My Guncle and Me by Jonathan Merritt | One Coin Found by Emmy Kegler
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Jun 13, 2024 • 45min
Biblical Bridgerton, Angel Numbers, and Struggling to Study Scripture
In this latest Office Hours episode, Knox, Jamie, and Erin are answering your questions! You’ll hear questions about homosexuality in the Bible, why the geographic area of the Bible is so limited, and what the Bible actually has to say about a personal relationship with Jesus. Which Bible characters would the cast of Bridgerton play, and did Adam and Eve have belly buttons? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS
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Surprising Sacred: Hit Me Hard and Soft by Billie Eilish
Can you tell me more about Angel Numbers? Angel Numbers by Doreen Virtue (Note: Doreen Virtue no longer endorses this book. You can learn more on her website.)
Tell me more about Angel Numbers
Bible Verses Referenced: John 1 | John 14:15-17 | 1 Corinthians 6:9-11
In Conclusion, No One Knows: Get the shirt here
Relevant past episodes: LGBTQIA+ and the Church | Side to Side: Where We Land on LGBTQIA+
LGBTQIA+ Resources: God and the Gay Christian by Matthew Vines | The Reformation Project | Article from Walter Brueggemanne
Super-Nerd Resource: Blue Letter Bible
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Jun 6, 2024 • 51min
Bible Drill: Petty Church Opinions, Kids in Church, and Weaponizing Scripture
Get your Swords of Truth ready because Erin, Jamie, and Evan are hosting Faith Adjacent’s first Bible Drill. We collected petty church opinions on Instagram, and Erin and Jamie will be using Bible verses to either defend or rebuke these views while Evan scores them on a widely subjective scale. You’ll hear controversial views about the parking ministry, children in church, music, and so much more! Who will be the Bible Drill champion? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS
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Source Material: See the original Instagram post here.
Bible Verses Referenced: Proverbs 25:11 | Matthew 12:36 | Revelation 20:4 | Proverbs 14:12 | Genesis 4:19-21| Matthew 8:10 | Psalm 100 | 1 Peter 5:2-3,5 | 1 Samuel 16:7 | Matthew 13:44
Relevant Past Episodes: Solomon, Part 1 | Solomon, Part 2
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May 30, 2024 • 44min
Christian College Confessions, Educational Mishaps, and Krispy Kreme Chaos
On today’s episode, Erin and Evan unpack listener NOs of Christian education, covering everything from Christian preschool experiences to higher education and everything in between! You’ll hear about modesty scarves, dorm room shenanigans, and what not to do during a college chapel prayer gathering. Listen along and either feel thankful for your own school experience or enjoy the solace that comes from a shared experience. Warning: you’ll never be able to look at a Krispy Kreme doughnut the same way after this episode. MENTIONS
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A Seminal Youth Group Experience: Listen to Jesus Freak | Jesus Freaks Companion Book
Source Material: See all the comments on our Instagram post
Zoology Corner: Learn more about a Caiman Crocodile
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May 23, 2024 • 48min
God and Science, Mixed Faith Marriages, and What’s the Point of All This?
Today, we’re doing a grab-bag episode! Join Erin and Meredith in this latest I Kid You Not episode as they answer listener questions about God and science, how to engage in conversations with your kids if you’re in a mixed-faith marriage, and ultimately, what’s the point of Christianity. How can you get to the shortest answer possible, and is family warmth a spiritual practice? You’ll have to listen to find out!MENTIONS
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Here’s where to connect with Meredith Anne Miller: Instagram | Website | Ask Away Podcast | Get her book here
Science + God: Biologos | Integrate: A Faith & Science Curriculum
Cultural Christians in the Early Church by Nadya Williams: Get the Book | Watch the Fellowship Hall Replay
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May 16, 2024 • 56min
Unsung Hero, Mommy Juice, and Controversial Tweets About Singleness
In this latest Favored or Forsaken episode, Erin, Jamie, and Evan are discussing hidden alcoholism in the Church, controversy over where single people should sit during a church service, and the movie Unsung Hero. You’ll also hear our recent favored recommendations! Should you brave the theaters to see the latest Christian flick, and is it ever appropriate to dox someone on the internet? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS
Mommy Juice: Read The Secret Sin of Mommy Juice
Unsung Hero: IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes
Relevant Past Episodes: Mini-Sacred Cinema: Journey to Bethlehem | 2024 Prophecies
There’s even more on Patreon! Listen to us discuss The United Methodist General Conference, John MacArthur, and Student Protests
FAVOREDS
Evan - Message Songs from The Porter’s Gate
Jamie - As Long As You Need: Permission to Grieve by J.S. Park | Say Good: Speaking Across Hot Topics, Complex Relationships, and Tense Situations by Ashlee Eiland
Erin - How Christian Rock Fed the Culture Wars
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