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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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- Today59 min
Where Are They Now? CCM Edition Snake Draft
It's time to dust off your WOW compilation CDs because Erin, Evan, and Jamie are snake drafting the CCM artists! We’re picking some of our favorite contemporary Christian artists and then investigating what they’re up to now. You’ll hear updates on Jars of Clay, Jump5, and plenty of early-2000s Christian music nostalgia.MENTIONSKaty Hudson: Original Album on YouTube | Early Career Deep Dive Jars of Clay: Spotify | Apple Music | Soccer MosesCrowder: Spotify | Apple Music | Relevant ArticleNichole Nordeman: Spotify | Apple MusicJump5: Spotify | Apple Music | 20th Anniversary Video Mark Schultz: Spotify | Apple MusicSkillet: Spotify | Apple Music | Cooper Stuff PodcastPoint of Grace: Spotify | Apple Music Stacie Orrico: Spotify | Apple Music Vicky Beeching: Website The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon. Erin Moon: I’ve Got Questions | Substack | Instagram | WebsiteEvan Dodson: Instagram | TikTok | <a href="https://evandodson.substack.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGn6PrPV5OKmgd4_eQVli8FuvQjyAcMl_yrz6sTq4bg5jinRgGqh_Gw7dfZVtc_aem_x2cg8qijws4ZE8X1-DpcYA&utm_id=97760_v0_s00_e0_tv3_a1dennhawjm5da" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank
- 1 weeks ago44 min
Pop Culture Theology
In this episode, Erin and Evan explore the surprising ways pop culture can shape our faith for the better or worse. From Broadway musicals and Disney movies to Mumford & Sons, The Good Place, and more, they share their own formative moments, react to listener stories, and celebrate the unexpected places where theology shows up in everyday culture. MENTIONSSacred Cinema Bundles: The Faith Adjacent Shop What was that about Marcus Mumford’s parents? Learn more hereRelevant Past Episodes: Sacred Cinema: Wake Up Dead Man | The Faith Adjacency of GodspellRelevant Episode Bundles Referenced in this Episode: Broadway Bundle #1 | Sacred Cinema: The Cinematic EpicsMumford and Sons: Spotify | AppleMusic Hamilton: Here’s Erin’s Hamilton EssayMr. Toad’s Wild Ride: Ride-Thru Video | Demonology of Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon. Erin Moon: I’ve Got Questions | Substack | Instagram | WebsiteEvan Dodson: Instagram | TikTok | SubstackSubscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith AdjacentFaith Adjacent Merch: Shop HereShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacentFollow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 2 weeks ago38 min
Favored or Forsaken: Airplane Evangelism, Problematic VBS Skits, and Creative Side Hustles
This week on Favored or Forsaken, join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we discuss sharing the gospel on an airplane, a VBS that went awry, and the latest book providing scriptural evidence that Trump is set apart by God. You’ll also hear about the worst places to share the gospel, our weird experiences with Vacation Bible School, and so much more! MENTIONSThe Most Beautiful Fish: Rainbow Parrot Fish Worst Place to Share the Gospel? Learn more hereVBS Goes Awry: Proceed with CautionBook Rec: God’s Big Picture Bible Storybook by NT Wright Relevant Past Episodes: The NOs of VBS | The Spicy NOs of VBSFake Scriptural Evidence Book: Amazon | Instagram The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon. Erin Moon: I’ve Got Questions | Substack | Instagram | WebsiteEvan Dodson: Instagram | TikTok | SubstackJamie Golden: Instagram | The Popcast with Knox and JamieSubscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith AdjacentFaith Adjacent Merch: Shop HereShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacentFollow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 3 weeks ago50 min
Sacred Cinema: A Great Awakening
This week, Erin and Evan discuss A Great Awakening, the Sight & Sound Films drama about George Whitefield and the First Great Awakening. They unpack the film's theology, Benjamin Franklin's surprising role in the story, and George Whitefield's complicated legacy, while offering a few gentle rebukes and, of course, creating youth group sermon illustrations based on the film.MENTIONSWant to watch A Great Awakening? Rent on Amazon PrimeDeep Dive: Rotten Tomatoes | IMDbSight and Sound: Rent films hereGreat Awakening: Learn more here The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon. Erin Moon: I’ve Got Questions | Substack | Instagram | WebsiteEvan Dodson: Instagram | TikTok | SubstackSubscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith AdjacentFaith Adjacent Merch: Shop HereShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacentFollow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Jun 18, 202653 min
Sacred Cinema: Toy Story
In honor of Toy Story 5, Erin and Evan are going back to where it all started to give the original Toy Story the Faith Adjacent treatment! You’ll hear favored and forsaken moments, life verses for the movie, who we would cast in the live action version, and so much more! Is Toy Story just Biblical fan fiction of Peter and Paul? Are Sid’s toys experiencing a trauma response that renders them unable to speak? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONSWant more Disney content? Check out our Disney and the Divine episode bundlesFourth of July Merch: Order by June 18thToy Story: Watch on Disney+ | IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes Italian Brain Rot: Skibidi ToiletThe Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon. Erin Moon: I’ve Got Questions | Substack | Instagram | WebsiteEvan Dodson: Instagram | TikTok | SubstackSubscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith AdjacentFaith Adjacent Merch: Shop HereShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacentFollow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Jun 11, 202655 min
Favored or Forsaken: Wife School, The Pope on AI, and Cory Asbury
This week on Favored or Forsaken, join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we discuss Wife School, the Pope’s thoughts on AI, and Cory Asbury’s recent typo controversy. We evaluate all three the only way we know how: by asking whether they're good for the Christians or bad for the Christians.MENTIONSAll the Faith Adjacent Merch and Episode Bundles: Shop hereWife School? Here’s the article from The Guardian | Wife School Website Helpful Wife School Substacks: I Went to Wife School So You Don’t Have To | Frigid Sex & Silence: A Review of Duggar-Endorsed Wife SchoolThe Pope Condemns AI: Here’s the Encyclical | Here’s the NY Times article AI Deep Dive Podcast: Jon Stewart episode with Geoffrey Hinton Evan’s AI Resource: FaithTechCory Asbury Song Typo: Here’s the reel The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon. Erin Moon: I’ve Got Questions | Substack | Instagram | WebsiteEvan Dodson: Instagram | TikTok | SubstackJamie Golden: Instagram | The Popcast with Knox and JamieSubscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith AdjacentFaith Adjacent Merch: Shop HereShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacentFollow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Jun 4, 202648 min
The Faith Adjacency of Touched by an Angel
Erin and Evan are deep-diving the pilot episode of Touched by an Angel, the wildly earnest 90s drama where angels roam barefoot through the desert, deliver emotional monologues, and occasionally make cars disappear. Along the way, we’ll unpack the show’s surprisingly massive cultural impact, the theology of guardian angels, and discuss whether a youth pastor could draw a Wednesday-night sermon from this series. MENTIONSTouched by an Angel: Watch on Netflix Relevant Angel Content: SWDGISS: Angels | Angel Snake DraftDeep Dives: IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes | Wikipedia Guardian Angels? Michael Heiser | Father Mike Plus One: Deep Dive here Fourth of July Merch: Shop hereThe Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon. Erin Moon: I’ve Got Questions | Substack | Instagram | WebsiteEvan Dodson: Instagram | TikTok | SubstackSubscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith AdjacentFaith Adjacent Merch: Shop HereShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacentFollow Faith Adjacent on Socials: InstagramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- May 28, 202636 min
The NOs of Church in the Summer
This week, Erin and Evan are diving into the chaos, confusion, and unforgettable drama of church summers in The NOs of Church in the Summer. From wildly inappropriate youth group moments and camp dress code policing to mission trip etiquette disasters and stories that somehow only get worse with age, listeners sent in some of the funniest and most unhinged church camp memories imaginable. If you survived VBS, youth camp, or a “life-changing” mission trip, this episode is for you.MENTIONSWant the spicy content? Listen on Patreon Relevant Past Episodes: The NOs of VBS | The NOs of Youth Camps | The NOs of Mission TripsThe Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon. Erin Moon: I’ve Got Questions | Substack | Instagram | WebsiteEvan Dodson: Instagram | TikTok | SubstackJamie Golden: Instagram | The Popcast with Knox and JamieSubscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith AdjacentFaith Adjacent Merch: Shop HereShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacentFollow Faith Adjacent on Socials: InstagramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
About Faith Adjacent
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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