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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Biblical Kids Dodgeball Tournament with Meredith Anne Miller
Feb 2600:38:04Tap to summarizeHave you ever wondered which Bible characters would absolutely dominate the dodgeball court? Today, we invited our friend Meredith Anne Miller to draft our ultimate biblical dodgeball teams, and you get to vote on who takes home the glory. Plus, Meredith answers listener questions about how to talk with kids about difficult passages in the Bible, how to approach conversations about death, and so much more!MENTIONSMeredith Anne Miller: Instagram | Website | Substack | Wonder | WovenWant to see Meredith and Erin in real life? Wonder Book Launch in BirminghamWant the spicy questions? Listen on Patreon with a 7-day free trial Relevant Past Episodes: Season 14, Episode 9: Elijah | Shady Ladies: The Woman at the Well | Season 3, Episode 2: David and Goliath | The Esther Season | Sibling Rivalries: Mary and Martha Book Recommendation: The Lost World Series by John WaltonThe 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 Faith Adjacent History of the Olympics, Interviews with Real Olympians, and Biblical Bobsled Competitions
Feb 1900:54:26Tap to summarizeStep up to the podium alongside this gold medal-worthy replay episode as Erin presents a Faith Adjacent deep dive of 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! You’ll also hear a sneak preview of our very contentious, Patreon-exclusive Faith Adjacent Winter Olympics! MENTIONSThe Faith Adjacent Winter Olympics: Listen with a 7-day free trialPast Olympics Episodes: The Faith Adjacency of the Olympics | The Faith Adjacent Seminary Olympics | Full Interviews with Laura Wilkinson and Bryan ClayWhere to Watch: Peacock 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 goldBryan Clay: Instagram | Book - Redemption: A Rebellious Spirit, A Praying Mother, and the Unlikely Path to Olympic Gold | Watch him win goldKerri Strug: Website | Instagram Watch: National Geographic History of the OlympicsListen: Season 9, Episode 4: ConstantineChristian History: Revisiting the Pagan Olympic GamesFather of Modern Olympics: Pierre de Coubertin Deep DiveGym Bros: History of the YMCABible 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. LewisSha’Carri Richardson: Read more hereBible Scholar Resources: The New Testament in its World by N.T. Wight | The Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible | Perseverance in Gratitude by David A. deSilvaOlympic Scholar Resources: The Games by David Goldblatt | Ancient Greek Athletics, by Stephen G. Miller | A Brief History of the Olympic Games by David C. YoungThe 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: <a href="https://thebible...
Transcribe →Favored or Forsaken: James Dobson in the Epstein Files, Giving Feedback to the Pope, and AI Prayer Rings
Feb 1200:56:01Tap to summarizeIt’s time for our monthly Favored or Forsaken! Join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we discuss the recent news that James Dobson’s name has appeared in the Epstein files, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson correcting the Pope, and a prayer ring that takes us on a shocking detour. MENTIONSKrispin & D.L. Mayfield: Podcast about Dobson in the Epstein Files | InstagramSpeaker Mike Johnson’s Tweet: Check it out here Prayer Ring Deep Dive? Confidein Website | FaithTech 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 →The Faith Adjacent Thunderdome III: Crowdsourced Chaos
Feb 500:36:23Tap to summarizeIt is time to enter the Thunderdome for a third time! Join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as faith adjacent contenders go head-to-head! You’ll hear competitions between Christian artistic expressions, nepo babies versus reality show contestants, and an ultimate showdown between purity culture and the prosperity gospel. The stakes have never been higher, and the competition has never been fiercer in this crowdsourced Thunderdome! MENTIONSPast Thunderdomes: The Original | The Spicy Original | Thunderdome II: Christmas Edition Thomas Kinkade: Check out the controversies section Precious Moments: Scented Socks | Altered Precious Moments on EtsyInfluencer Pipeline: Maddie Prewett Troutt | Sadie Robertson Huff | Joanna Gaines | Carrie Underwood | Tim TebowRelevant Past Episodes: Faith Adjacent: Purity Culture | IKYN: If Not Purity Culture, Then What? | Favored or Forsaken: Prosperity Gospel 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 →Office Hours: Church Faithfulness, Emotional Connections with God, and Faith Conversations with Your Kids
Jan 2900:42:35Tap to summarizeGot questions that don’t quite fit the vibe for your pastor or your therapist? That’s where we come in. Join Knox, Jamie, and Erin as we tackle listener questions about faithfulness to a local church, intellectual versus emotional connections with God, and what to do when your kids stumble upon books you disagree with. What’s the deal with Ryan Lochte’s faith journey and is Knox or Erin the better parent? You’ll have to listen to find out.MENTIONSWant the Spicy version? Listen on PatreonRyan Lochte’s Faith Journey: Learn more hereNeed Book Recs? Check out our FavoredsBible Verses Referenced: Hebrews 10:25 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 →Sacred Cinema: Wake Up Dead Man
Jan 2200:43:56Tap to summarizeGet ready to solve some religious crimes of passion because we’re talking about Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Story. Join Erin and Evan as we unpack the sacred and secular aspects of this recent Netflix film. You’ll hear favored and forsaken moments, quotes we would like to see turned into a sermon series, life verses for this film, and so much more! MENTIONSWake Up Dead Man: Watch on Netflix | Rotten Tomatoes | IMDbDeep Dive: Here’s the interview where Rian Johnson discusses his faith Bible Verses Referenced: Ecclesiastes 12:14 | 1 Corinthians 15:10The 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: Philip Yancey, Plagiarizing Sermons, and Deer Jerky Ministry
Jan 1500:42:10Tap to summarizeIt’s time for our first Favored or Forsaken of 2026! Join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we discuss Philip Yancey, plagiarizing sermons, and deer jerky ministry! You’ll hear about relevant insights from Casting Crowns songs, we discuss whether or not a sermon is even important to the Sunday gathering, and we present super specific ministries we would like to bring into the world. MENTIONSPhilip Yancey: Here’s the Christianity Today article | Parkinson’s Article Research Corner: Why More Marriages End When Wives Become IllIs sermon plagiarization ok? Here’s the article | Stealing Sundays on YouTubeDeer Jerky Ministry: Here’s the article | Boone Brothers Book Recommendation: The Serviceberry by Robin Wall KimmererThe 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 →Our Prophecies for 2026
Jan 800:55:39Tap to summarizeWe’re starting off the year with our 2026 prophecies! Join Erin, Jamie, and Evan as we discuss what we hope to see, what we think we’ll see, and what we’re nervous about in the new year! What will be the trends in Christianity for 2026, and what will Christian nationalists attack this year? You’ll have to listen to find out!MENTIONSStart your year off with a Doctorate: Join The Faith Adjacent Seminary Accountability Corner: Listen to our 2025 PropheciesRelevant Past Episodes: October Favored or Forsaken What was that about churches closing? Here’s the article from Boston University John Van Deusen: Listen on Spotify | Listen on AppleMusic Eastern Orthodoxy? Listen to our Patreon June Favored or Forsaken | Here’s the APNews ArticlePsalty Deep-Dive: Website | YoutubePrep for Jump5’s Comeback: Listen on Spotify | Listen on Apple Music | Watch the DocThe 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 →Faith Adjacent Visits The Dead Sea Scrolls
Jan 100:55:31Tap to summarizeWe went on a field trip, and we’re here to tell you about it! Join Erin, Evan, Knox, and Jamie as we discuss our yeses and nos of experiencing the Dead Sea Scrolls at The Museum of the Bible. You’ll hear about having our assumptions challenged (in such a good way), witnessing an influencer’s deconstruction origin story in real time, and so much more! Most importantly, you’ll learn more than you ever wanted to know about Evan’s purchase from the gift shop, The Dead Sea Squirrels. MENTIONSWant to see the Dead Sea Scraps? Visit the Museum of the BibleRelevant Past Episodes: Jesus End-of-Summer Road Trip | Favored or Forsaken: Hobby Lobby | Interview with Archaeologist Dr. Jodi Magness | SWDGISS: The Dead Sea ScrollsWhat else did we do in DC? Listen to our December Fellowship Hall on PatreonThe Dead Sea Squirrels? Get the books here | Watch the showThe 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 →The Faith Adjacent Thanksgiving Day Parade
Nov 27Tap to summarizeToday, we’re replacing The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with the Faith Adjacent Thanksgiving Parade! Join Jamie, Erin, and Evan as we share our own pics for Biblical-themed parade floats, balloons, commentators, and more! MENTIONSGive the gift of The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Here’s the link | Here are the Diplomas Bundle Sale! Get 25% off all our episode bundles! End Times Square? Listen to our Jesus End-of-Summer Road Trip episode Avalon Deep Dive: Listen on Spotify | Listen on Apple Music Barney Balloon: Watch hereThe Joshies: Listen to The Faith Adjacent Oscars with Andy Judd Best Saints in Show: Listen 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.
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