Faith Adjacent

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November 12Favored or Forsaken: ChatGPT Bible Study, The Blue Wave, and Church Taphouses
It’s time for our monthly Favored or Forsaken episode! Join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we discuss the recent surge in religious ChatGPT searches, the mainline impact of the recent election, and whether or not churches should build taphouses. Is this the most excited Erin’s ever been for a Favored or Forsaken episode, and what are our dream “third places” for churches to create? You’ll have to listen to find out!
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ChatGPT gets more than 70 million religion questions a week
Here’s that Influencer Jamie Mentions: Husk IRL Seventeen Video
Church Taphouse: Learn more here

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Erin Moon: I’ve Got Questions | Substack | Instagram | Website
Evan Dodson: Instagram | TikTok | Substack
Jamie Golden: Instagram | The Popcast with Knox and Jamie
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45 min
November 05Who the Hell is C.S. Lewis?
In this latest installment of our series exploring famous Christians, Erin and Evan dive into the life, faith, and literary legacy of the man behind works like The Chronicles of Narnia and Mere Christianity. From his unlikely journey from atheism to Christianity to his complicated love story with Joy Davidman, we’re exploring the man behind the books and answering listener questions about his theology, his influence, and whether he’d actually be rolling in his grave over the upcoming Narnia adaptation.
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The Magician’s Nephew: Watch the trailer here
Books Mentioned: Mere Christianity | The Weight of Glory | The Great Divorce | The Screwtape Letters | Till We Have Faces | The Chronicles of Narnia
Relevant Past Episode: Sacred Cinema: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe
Want more info? Check out the C.S. Lewis Institute
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Erin Moon: I’ve Got Questions | Substack | Instagram | Website
Evan Dodson: Instagram | TikTok | Substack
Jamie Golden: Instagram | The Popcast with Knox and Jamie
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51 min
October 29Creating a Faith Adjacent Judgment House
Erin and Evan are building the ultimate Faith Adjacent Judgment House, using listener comments from the Faith Adjacent Seminary to bring this terrifying vision to life. From biblical terror to questionable church traditions, they’re creating a room-by-room journey through the most horrifying parts of American evangelical culture. Will anyone make it out spiritually unscathed? And more importantly, will the pastor let them leave without making a decision?
MENTIONS
History Corner: Judgement House Website | ScareMare
Evan’s Judgment House Experience: Here's the episode recap | Instagram Reel
Have you been personally victimized by a Judgment House? Learn about the psychology of all this
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Erin Moon: I’ve Got Questions | Substack | Instagram | Website
Evan Dodson: Instagram | TikTok | Substack
Jamie Golden: Instagram | The Popcast with Knox and Jamie
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42 min
October 22The NOs of Church in the Fall
Fall is here, and so are the unhinged church activities! Erin and Evan dive into listener stories of questionable fall traditions, from pumpkin-launching youth groups and gruesome All Saints Day costumes to old-fashioned dress-up Sundays and trunk-or-treat controversies. Plus, we discuss unconventional matchmaking techniques, naked bike rides, and so much more!
MENTIONS
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Pumpkin Chunkin’ 3000: See the pic here
Relevant Past Episodes: Best Saints in Show
What was that about a dress-up Sunday? Learn more here
The Hatbox Ghost: Learn more here

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Erin Moon: I’ve Got Questions | Substack | Instagram | Website
Evan Dodson: Instagram | TikTok | Substack
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37 min
October 15Favored or Forsaken: Tim Tebow, The New Office of Religious Affairs, and Jesus-Themed Product Round-Up
This week on Favored or Forsaken, join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we discuss the current Tim Tebow controversy with LifeSurge, whether or not our military needs spiritual oversight, and the state of Christian products. Which government office would benefit most from an Office of Religious Affairs, and does Jamie say her most shocking thing ever? You’ll have to listen to find out!
MENTIONS
What’s the deal with LifeSurge? Here’s the article
Office of Religious Affairs: Learn more here
Jesus-Themed Products: BlockLife Jesus on Cross | Christ Nest | Jesus Parachute | Jesus Bendables | Halloween Bendables

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Erin Moon: I’ve Got Questions | Substack | Instagram | Website
Evan Dodson: Instagram | TikTok | Substack
Jamie Golden: Instagram | The Popcast with Knox and Jamie
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57 min
October 08Life as a Palestinian Christian with Dr. Munther Isaac
In this very special episode, Erin sits down with Palestinian Christian pastor, theologian, and author Dr. Munther Isaac to talk about Christian Zionism, biblical interpretation, and the realities of the war in Gaza. Dr. Isaac shares his perspective on Christian Zionism, how to respond when loved ones refuse to acknowledge Palestinian suffering, and what repentance and action can look like for Western Christians. We also talk about his powerful book Christ in the Rubble and his hope for the global church.
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Dr. Munther Isaac: Instagram | Christ in the Rubble | The Other Side of the Wall | Christ in the Rubble Sermon
Bethlehem Institute for Peace and Justice: Website | Sermon to the West
Church at the Crossroads: Website | Atlanta Event
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Erin Moon: I’ve Got Questions | Substack | Instagram | Website
Evan Dodson: Instagram | TikTok | Substack
Jamie Golden: Instagram | The Popcast with Knox and Jamie
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44 min
October 01An Introduction to the Book of Esther
Today, we’re stepping into the Faith Adjacent Vault and sharing our introductory episode to our Esther Season! SNL’s Stefon would tell you that the Book of Esther has everything. It has murder, lies, intrigue, adoption, romance, a beauty pageant. It has villains, heroes, and underdogs. And it has a lot of revenge. We start to unpack all of these aspects in this first episode.
MENTIONS
Relevant Bible Passage: Esther 1:1-22
The Esther Season: Listen on Patreon (Included with a Doctoral Membership) | Purchase at The Faith Adjacent Shop

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Erin Moon: I’ve Got Questions | Substack | Instagram | Website
Evan Dodson: Instagram | TikTok | Substack
Jamie Golden: Instagram | The Popcast with Knox and Jamie
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1 hr
September 24Favored or Forsaken: The Singing Bible, Problematic Prayer Leaders, and 4D Youth Group Movies
This week on Favored or Forsaken, join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we discuss the latest Biblical AI innovation, whether or not convicted criminals should be given a faith platform, and the movie experience that will soon transform your youth group. Are sea shanties making a comeback, and what is the best job for a disgraced pastor? You’ll have to listen to find out!
MENTIONS
30 Episodes from the Archives: The Favored or Forsaken Episode Bundle
Want the spicy topics? Listen on Patreon
TheSinging.Bible: Check it out here
Evan’s Alternative to the AI Singing Bible: Streetlights Bible
Convicted Criminals Offering Opening Prayer: Read the Article Here
4D Youth Group Movie Experience? Here’s the Reel

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Erin Moon: I’ve Got Questions | Substack | Instagram | Website
Evan Dodson: Instagram | TikTok | Substack
Jamie Golden: Instagram | The Popcast with Knox and Jamie
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43 min
September 17Sacred Cinema: Saved!
Get ready to do questionable things for God because we’re giving Saved! The Sacred Cinema treatment! Join Erin and Evan as they unpack this 2004 satirical film, uncovering its favored and forsaken moments, life verses for the movie, gentle rebukes, and so much more. Has Mandy Moore deviated from her calling in life? Does this movie hold up? How would this movie be different if it were released by Angel Studios? You’ll have to listen to find out!

MENTIONS
Saved! Watch on Hoopla | Watch on YouTube
More Info: Rotten Tomatoes | IMDb
Saved The Musical: Full Musical | Clip
Mandy Moore: Listen on Spotify | Listen on Apple Music
Bible Verses Mentioned: Matthew 7:1-3 | Matthew 23:25-26

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Erin Moon: I’ve Got Questions | Substack | Instagram | Website
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45 min
September 10Ask-A-Bible Scholar: Denominations
Erin and Evan are answering your questions about all things denominations! In this Ask-A-Bible Scholar episode, they unpack listener questions about topics such as the history of non-denominational churches and whether Episcopalians are just liberal Catholics. Evan goes a little off the rails as he assigns various Disney and MCU characters to denominations, and Erin provides a full Church of Christ origin story!
MENTIONS
From the Archive: The Favored or Forsaken Episode Bundle
Want even more denomination content? Listen to the spicy version on Patreon
Non-Denominational Deep-Dive: Wikipedia | Interesting Master’s Thesis on Non-Denom Churches | Helpful Christianity Today Article | Restoration Movement | Differences from other Denominations | Megachurch Deep Dive
Are you in a cult? BITE Cult
Worldwide Denominations: Info from Pew Research

The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.
Erin Moon: I’ve Got Questions | Substack | Instagram | Website
Evan Dodson: Instagram | TikTok | Substack
Jamie Golden: Instagram | The Popcast with Knox and Jamie
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Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here
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37 min

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