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 ...
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The Faith Adjacency of The Tortured Poets Department, Mario Kart Theology, and Spicy Bonus Content
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It is technically an off week here on our main feed, so we decided to give you a sampling of all the theological goodness available last month at The Faith Adjacent Seminary on Patreon. You’ll hear clips from our recent episode about The Tortured Poets Department, spicy editions of Faith Adjacent Thunderdome and Kid Logic, and finally, a snippet fr…
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Instagram Heresy, Spiritual Gaslighting, and Spicy Responses to Passive Aggressive Memes
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Join Erin, Jamie, and Evan as we unpack actual memes sent by our listeners and provide responses that could be used in an online interaction. You’ll hear a full spectrum of tips ranging from fruit of the Spirit to spice of the Spirit about things like emotional health, Jedi Jesus, and panic over parenting children in 2024. What does Dwight Schrute …
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Faith Adjacent Kid Logic: Rapture Anxiety, Misheard Lyrics, and Unconventional Spiritual Warfare
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You know those beliefs you weren’t directly taught but thought for some reason as a kid? That’s what Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon and Guidance Counselor Evan are unpacking in this latest episode! You’ll hear listener comments about what really goes on behind the scenes of the offering collection, the logistics of being born again, feeding Jesus…
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Faith Adjacent Thunderdome: Christian Music Showdown, Biblical Author Disputes, and Contentious Spiritual Practices
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In this latest episode, we’re inviting you to step into the Faith Adjacent Thunderdome. Join Erin, Jamie, and Evan in this cage-match-style competition in which various faith-adjacent people or concepts are placed against each other, and only one can survive. Categories include CCM Artists, Biblical Authors, and Spiritual Practices. Which books of …
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Favored or Forsaken: Solar Eclipse Panic, IVF, and The Pope's Exorcist
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In this latest Favored of Forsaken episode, Erin, Jamie, and Evan are each bringing different topics to the discussion table! Is the impending total solar eclipse a sign of the end times? What’s the deal with the national conversation about in-vitro fertilization and pro-life legislation? Who should be the Pope’s official exorcist? Are these topics…
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Easter Snake Draft: The Harrowing of Hell, A Tribute to Reese's Eggs, and Are Sunrise Services Favored or Forsaken?
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Join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we snake draft our favorite sacred and secular aspects of Easter! You’ll hear contentious conversations about the superior version of a Reese’s, Jamie’s curious Easter afternoon tradition, and how Shamu plays into Easter morning activities. Come for the Biblical story highlights; stay for the mouth-watering conversatio…
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Singleness in the Church, AI’s Impact on Faith, and How to Know if You’re Saved
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Step into our office as we answer your questions! In this latest Office Hours episode, Erin, Knox, and Jamie are answering questions about singleness in the church, AI’s impact on faith, why Christian movies suck, and so much more! Which reality shows would Biblical characters excel at, and what is the deal with enneagram fives? You’ll have to list…
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Barbie as a Deconstruction Text, Patriarchy 101, and Why We're Not into Predestination
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Hop in the Chevy with Barbie and Ken as we take a journey to Barbieland in this latest Sacred Cinema episode! Erin and Jamie are dissecting the 2023 cinematic spectacular Barbie for secular and spiritual themes while also answering listener questions about things like predestination and deconstruction. Is this movie secretly a guide for men about t…
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Who the Hell is Clement of Alexandria?
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Join Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon along with Jamie and Evan as we deep dive Clement of Alexandria. You’ll hear geography lessons, learn about some controversial theological views, and discover why Clement was called a “master of Christian philosophy.” Is Clement of Alexandria the Pedro Pascal of the second century, and what do potatoes have to …
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Leap of Faith Hall of Fame feat. Sarah Bessey
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In honor of Leap Day, Erin and Evan, along with special guest Sarah Bessey, are inducting new members into the Leap of Faith Hall of Fame. Who are those people who took the biggest trust fall for the Lord? Who said, “Spirit lead me where my faith is without borders,” and meant it? You’ll hear about some of the biggest leaps of faith in the Bible, c…
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IKYN: If Not Purity Culture, Then What?
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If we don’t think Purity Culture is the solution, then what are we supposed to teach our kids? That’s what Erin and Meredith are exploring in this latest I Kid You Not episode! We’ll be answering listener questions about what this Bible actually says about all this, having conversations with kids who are queer, how masturbation plays into all this,…
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SWDGISS: What the Hell is Lent?
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What the hell is Lent? That’s what Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon, along with Jamie and Evan, are exploring in this latest Stuff We Didn’t Get in Sunday School episode! You’ll hear about Lent’s origins, some highlights of the season, and plenty of tips for how to participate in this season! What is Spy Wednesday, and is there a deeper origin behi…
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Medieval (Christian) Times with Dr. Grace Hamman
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In this latest episode, Erin and Evan are joined by Medievalist scholar Dr. Grace Hamman to Christianity in the Middle Ages. You’ll hear about fart jokes on tapestries, the impact of the black death, and so much more! What is an anchorite and is there a Medieval equivalent of the MCU? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS Tell me more about D…
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February Office Hours: What’s the Deal with the Methodist Church, Shia LaBeouf, and Having Saints Pray for You?
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Step into our office (not in a weird way) as we answer your questions! In this latest Office Hours episode, Knox, Jamie, and Erin are answering questions about imprecatory Psalms, finding a new church, what to do when you have a friend who prays too much, and so much more! What is Knox’s take on Shia LaBeouf’s recent dive into Catholicism, and what…
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SWDGISS: The Twelve Tribes of Israel
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Should we have learned about the Twelve Tribes of Israel in Sunday School? Join Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon along with Jamie and Erin as we explore this question! You’ll hear conversations about the lost tribes, whether or not these tribes are still important today, and so much more! What’s the ancient version of a basket from Harry & David, a…
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In this latest episode, Erin and Evan combine all their Bible Scholar knowledge to answer your questions! You’ll hear deep dives on left-handed people in the Bible, a journey into the King James Bible, and tons of discussion about what Paul meant when talking about being saved through childbearing. What’s the deal with Ehud, and can women and singl…
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We’re just barely into 2024, and we already have a lot of feelings about resolutions! Join Jamie, Erin, and Evan as we discuss the NOs of Resolutions! You’ll hear plenty of listener comments about spiritualizing secular resolutions, church-wide fasts, and vision boards. What is on our vision boards for 2024, and which passages of scripture are best…
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Grab your umin and thummin and dust off your priestly breastplate because we’re naming our 2024 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! You’ll hear about our Antichrist predictions, movements in Christianity, and so much more! Is purity culture …
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In this latest episode, we’re inviting you into the Faith Adjacent Seminary to listen to our Fellowship Hall: Pray-UA. Join Erin and Evan as they discuss listener questions about prayer, such as who you pray to and what the deal is with intercessory prayer. What happens when we ghost God during prayer? Is God just a cosmic Santa? You’ll hear answer…
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Pour yourself some wassail or hot cocoa and listen along as Erin, Jamie, and Evan unpack some Christmas Confessions. We asked for some holiday-themed confessions on Instagram, and you did not disappoint! We’ll unpack stories about church nativity productions, uncovering Christmas presents, and so much more! As you can imagine, there are some magic-…
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Who the Hell Is.... Lottie Moon?
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Today, we’re kicking off a new series called “Who the hell is…” in which we deep-dive into the biographies of famous Christians! Join Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon along with Jamie and Evan as we discuss Lottie Moon. Why do we only talk about her around Christmas? Why is she associated with cookies? Is she the feminist icon of the Southern Bapti…
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In honor of the greatest television event of the Thanksgiving season, The National Dog Show, we’re doing our own version by crowing the Best Saint in Show. Join Jamie, Erin, and Evan as they present various saints across different categories to see who will take home the trophy. You’ll see a saint famous for defeating dragons, another who struck he…
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We’re rounding out our classics series by revisiting the final episode of our debut season! Join Knox, Jamie, and Erin as they discuss Joseph, the forgotten figure of the nativity. In this episode, you’ll hear a lengthy (and riveting) translation corner, some contentious casting decisions, and appreciations for the classic episodes. How old was Jos…
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Step into our office as we answer your questions! Join Knox, Jamie, and Erin as they explore questions about Biblical authors, keeping teens engaged with faith, what the deal with Hell is, and so much more! You’ll also hear some expert friendship advice from Knox, as well as plenty of tips on prayer when you have trouble concentrating. Is your chur…
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What do Dorito dust nuggets, knuckle cracking, and kids throwing up at school all have in common? In this latest episode, Knox, Jamie, and Erin are talking about the weird things we’re thankful for! You’ll hear some of our stories of gratitude, as well as plenty of listener comments. This is the actual kick-start to your month of gratitude that is …
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