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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.
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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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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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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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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

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Jamie Golden: Instagram | The Popcast with Knox and Jamie
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37 min
September 03Favored or Forsaken Snake Draft: Hobby Lobby, Rachel Hollis, and Aliens
Today, we’re taking a journey through Faith Adjacent’s history, going all the way back to when we were known as The Bible Binge, and snake-drafting past Favored or Forsaken topics. Join Knox, Jamie, and Evan as we discuss things like Hobby Lobby, Rachel Hollis, Aliens, and so much more!
MENTIONS
From the Archive: The Favored or Forsaken Episode Bundle
Museum of the Bible: Listen to Faith Adjacent Visits the Dead Sea Scrolls
Rachel Hollis: Website | Instagram
Unrelatable? Watch the video here
Visual Reference: Cez Darke
The Age of Disclosure: Watch on Amazon Prime
Missionary to Aliens: Read The Book of Strange New Things by Michael Faber

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Knox McCoy: Books | Substack | Instagram
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Jamie Golden: Instagram | The Popcast with Knox and Jamie
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August 27The NOs of Men's Ministry
Grab your sword and get ready to partake in some BBQ because we’re talking about the NOs of Men’s Ministry. Join Evan, Jamie, and Knox as we discuss questionable theming, the differences between men’s and women’s events, and whether men should be presented with weaponry. We’re also talking about what actually makes men’s ministry meaningful and why creating spaces for connection doesn’t necessarily require smoking an entire pig.
MENTIONS
Want the Spicy content? Listen to The Spicy NOs of Men’s Ministry
The NOs of Women's Ministry: Listen here
Mario Kart? Listen to Electives with Evan: Video Games

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Jamie Golden: Instagram | The Popcast with Knox and Jamie
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41 min
August 20Fellowship Hall: Christian Energy Drinks, Book Recommendations, and Engaging with Your Faith
Today, we’re offering you an honorary doctorate and allowing you to audit a class at The Faith Adjacent Seminary, our Patreon community! We’re sharing our recent Fellowship Hall Ask-Us-Anything! Join Jamie, Erin, and Evan as we answer listener questions all while taste-testing Agape Energy Drinks. You’ll hear our current book recommendations, thoughts on the Bible cross-referencing itself, and so much more!
MENTIONS
Want to watch the Fellowship Hall? Watch with a 7-day free trial
Evan’s Substack: Check it out here
Agape Energy: Order your own here
Relevant Past Episode: November Seminary Favored or Forsaken
Evan’s Books: A Murder Most Camp by Nicolas DiDomizio | Desire by Jay Stringer | Love All Our Neighbors by Tony Scarcello | Take Me With You by Steven Rowley
Erin’s Books: Jesus Changes Everything by Stanley Hauerwas | Love Like a Mother by Elizabeth Berget | Esther's Army by Katie Gaddini
Jamie’s Books: We Mend With Gold by Kristin Lee
Revelation Resources: Reading Revelation Responsibly by Michael Gorman | Revelation for Everyone by NT Wright
Anti-Christian Nationalism Merch: Shop 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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54 min
August 13Favored or Forsaken: Ted Lasso, Interior Design, and Pastors as Politicians
In this month's Favored or Forsaken, Evan, Jamie, and Knox are asking the important questions: Should Jesus influence your interior design? Should more pastors run for political office? And why are we all watching Ted Lasso again? Plus, we brainstorm industries that Christians should co-opt as well as profiles for who would make ideal political candidates.
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MENTIONS
What Would Jesus Design? Here’s the Architectural Digest Article
Should more pastors run for office? Here’s the article
James A. Garfield: Wikipedia | Death By Lightning
Ted Lasso: Watch on AppleTV

The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.
Knox McCoy: Books | Substack | Instagram
Evan Dodson: Instagram | TikTok | Substack
Jamie Golden: Instagram | The Popcast with Knox and Jamie
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1 hr 1 min
August 06Who the Hell Is Mother Teresa?
Mother Teresa is a modern saint, but her story is far more complicated than many realize. From sainthood to skepticism, Erin and Evan take a closer look at Mother Teresa's life, the controversies that continue to surround her, and what her legacy means today.
MENTIONS
The Spicy NOs of Mission Trips: Listen on Patreon
Relevant Past Episodes: Best Saints in Show | The Global Church with Father Joash P. Thomas
BBC Documentary: Watch Something Beautiful for God
Mother Teresa’s Private Writings: Read Come Be My Light
Mother Teresa and Me: Read the Christopher Hitchens Vanity Fair Article
Princess Diana and Mother Teresa: Read more about that there
What was that about Lebanon? Learn about the ceasefire here

The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.
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50 min
July 30Where 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.
MENTIONS
Katy Hudson: Original Album on YouTube | Early Career Deep Dive
Jars of Clay: Spotify | Apple Music | Soccer Moses
Crowder: Spotify | Apple Music | Relevant Article
Nichole Nordeman: Spotify | Apple Music
Jump5: Spotify | Apple Music | 20th Anniversary Video
Mark Schultz: Spotify | Apple Music
Skillet: Spotify | Apple Music | Cooper Stuff Podcast
Point 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 | Website
Evan Dodson: Instagram | TikTok | Substack
Jamie Golden: Instagram | The Popcast with Knox and Jamie
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