Podcast
Faith Adjacent
Hosted by The Popcast Media Group · EN
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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Who the Hell are the Gideons?
1w ago00:40:23Tap to summarizeWhat’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!MENTIONSWant more Broadway in your life? Check out the Broadway Bundle at The Faith Adjacent Shop The Gideons Deep Dive: Website | Wikipedia | 2025 Annual ReportWant to know more about Gideon? Listen to Season 14, Episode 3: GideonThe Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon. I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Order Here | Guided Journal Subscribe 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.
Transcribe →The Global South Church with Father Joash P. Thomas
2w ago00:42:30Tap to summarizeIn 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.MENTIONSFather Joash P Thomas: The Justice of Jesus | Instagram | Website | Substack | St. Stephen’s UniversityMasala Chai: Wagh Bakri | Tata TeaCan you tell me more about the Global Church? Here’s some info from Pew ResearchThe Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon. I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Order Here | Guided Journal Subscribe 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.
Transcribe →Instagram Heresy 2: Motherhood, Kristin Stewart, and The Hulk
3w ago00:35:53Tap to summarizeIt’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.MENTIONSLooking for the memes? Find them hereSugie_Addict: Here’s the Easter ReelQuestionable Communion: Breastfeeding TikTokThis Week on Patreon: Spicy Instagram Heresy 2The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon. I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Order Here | Guided Journal Subscribe 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.
Transcribe →Favored or Forsaken: Women Shaping the Church, The Manosphere, and Post-Easter Roundup
4w ago00:49:49Tap to summarizeIt’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! MENTIONSThis Week on Patreon: Spicy April Favored or ForsakenAwesome Ladies: Sojourner’s List of 10 Christian Women Shaping the ChurchWeird Chickens? Learn more about Jen Hamilton | Silkie Chickens | Chicken DiapersEvan’s List Additions: Bethny Ricks | Ruth Haley Barton | Gemma Ryan | Faith Eury Cho | Bethany AllenManosphere? Here’s the article | RUMbLE Mobile Billboard: Deep-Dive | Get your ownFalling Jesus? Here’s one video | And here’s anotherBeautiful Things: Here’s the Benson Boone church The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon. I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Order Here | Guided Journal Subscribe 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.
Transcribe →Passed Over Snake Draft
Apr 900:58:48Tap to summarizeIn 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! MENTIONSThis Week on Patreon: Sacred Cinema: The FaithfulPassover Deep Dive: Learn more hereYou probably want to listen to this now: The Prince of Egypt Soundtrack Bible Passages Referenced: Acts 1:24-26 | Psalm 5 | Mark 1:35Justice for Judas (per Erin): Listen to Heretic Hoedown: JudasMake your own Bible Cover: Join Evan’s SubstackChronotype: Find your sleep animal hereWhat 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 The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon. I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Order Here | Guided Journal Subscribe 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.
Transcribe →SWDGISS: Atonement Theories
Apr 200:55:45Tap to summarizeWhat’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! MENTIONSMore Nerdy Content: What’s That Mean 2: Weird Stuff with Animals | Ask-A-Bible Scholar | Heretic Hoedown: Peter AbelardPenal Substitutionary Atonement Theory: PSA Debate from Christianity Today | 10 Problems with PSA | NT Wright on PSA | Ephesians 2:1-10 | 1 Peter 3:18Christus Victor: Learn more hereRansom Theory: Matthew 20:28 | Learn more hereRecapitulation Theory: Romans 5 | 1 Corinthians 15 | Learn more hereMoral Influence: John 15:13 | Romans 5:8 | 1 John 4:9–11 | Learn more here | Heretic Hoedown: Peter AbelardScapegoat Theory: Learn more hereExample Theory: 1 Peter 2:21–23 | Philippians 2:5–8 | John 13:15 | Faustus SocinusSatisfaction Theory: Learn more hereElect and Effective Theory: John 10:11, 15 | John 6:37–39 | Ephesians 1:4–7 | MonergismVicarious Repentance Theory: Learn more here Moral Government Theory: Learn more hereSin 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 VideosMeredith 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 StoryEvan’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. BurnsPalette Cleanser: The Spicy NOs of Easter on Patreon The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon. I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: <a href="https://amzn.to/3VzScri...
Transcribe →The NOs of Easter: Easter Spectacles, Sunrise Services, and Easter Bunny Anatomy
Mar 2600:30:33Tap to summarizeToday, 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! MENTIONSSource Material: Here’s the original instagram postSeaWorld Sunrise Service? Learn more here Curious about Judas? Listen to Heretic Hoedown: Judas | Season 10, Episode 5: Judas The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon. I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Order Here | Guided Journal Subscribe 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.
Transcribe →Favored or Forsaken: The Great Controversy, Medical Assistance Thoughts, and an Upcoming Bible-Based RPG
Mar 1900:53:09Tap to summarizeIt’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.MENTIONSJoin us at the Fellowship Hall: Here are the detailsThe Great Controversy: Learn more here Legalized Assisted Suicide: Here’s the Christianty Today articleAre you Abased? Here’s the Bible-themed Video GameWant more video game content? Listen to Electives with Evan: Video GamesWant even more? Listen on to our exclusive spicy edition on Patreon The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon. I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Order Here | Guided Journal Subscribe 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.
Transcribe →Leaving Christian Nationalism with Reverend Rob Schenck
Mar 1201:19:55Tap to summarizeThe 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!MENTIONSReverend Rob Schenck: Costly Grace (Rob’s Book) | Confessions of a (Former) Christian Nationalist | A Dissenting Evangelical Voice on Patreon | Patheos | Facebook The Armor of Light: Watch here Abigail Disney: Learn more hereWhat’s the deal with all the Baptists? Learn about the differences hereThe Myth of American Chosenness: Listen to the podcast episode here The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon. I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Order Here | Guided Journal Subscribe 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.
Transcribe →Saint Patrick: Irish Pirates, Doorways to Purgatory, and Snakes(?)
Mar 500:47:52Tap to summarizeWho the hell is Saint Patrick? In honor of the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day, we thought we should do a deep-dive on the guy who started it all. Join Erin and Evan as we discuss visions of scrolls from God, Irish pirates, and whether or not Patrick actually drove all the snakes out of Ireland. You’ll also hear about Cellar demons, nipple licking, and cave entrances to Purgatory in this shocking, saintly exploration! MENTIONSWant more saintly content? Listen to Best Saints in Show | Here’s the history/more info St. Patrick Deep Dive: Read Confessio | LettersCurious about Ireland? Learn more here | Irish PiratesSt. Patrick’s Purgatory: Check it out Okay, can you tell me how we got to St. Patrick’s Day? Learn from National Geographic KidsIf you liked this, you’ll also enjoy these Patreon episodes: Peter Alebard | Anne Askew | Jeanne D’Arc | Marcio of Sinope The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon. I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Order Here | Guided Journal Subscribe 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.
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