In the wake of news about Carl Lentz, we’re taking a broader look at celebrity Christian culture. In this episode, we deconstruct the difference between celebrity Christians and Christian celebrities, as well as discuss their rise to power, the different standards we hold them to and potential checks and balances that would solve all our problems.
MENTIONS

How Great Is Our God - Louie Giglio Sermon


Carl Lentz Leaked Audio


Rise of Christian Celebrities Vox Article


Hot Pastor Problem Article


Make Pastors Uncool Again Post


Jan Karon

Party Playlist 

Pondering Playlist


The Preacher’s Wife by Kate C. Bowler


FAVORED OF THE MONTH

Knox - Books: Jesus and John Wayne


Jamie - Music: Leslie Odom Jr.’s Simply Christmas and The Christmas Album | Penny and Sparrow’s Christmas Songs | A Charlie Brown Christmas instrumental Vince Guaraldi Trio


Erin - Web Stuff: @blackliturgies | @liturgiesforparents | @katecbowler



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Favored or Forsaken: Celebrity Christians

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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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 apple juice, and so much more! Are we committing the unpardonable sin, and did we find the most unhinged purity culture comment of all time? You’ll have to listen to find out! 
MENTIONS

You mentioned spicier content? Listen to Faith Adjacent Kid Logic: Spicy Edition at The Faith Adjacent Seminary


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Bible Passages Mentioned: John 3 | Mark 3:28-29


More Fun Than a Pillow Fight: Watch the Sock’em Boppers Commercial 

Aimee Byrd’s Newest Book: Pre-Order The Hope in Our Scars


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Faith Adjacent Kid Logic: Rapture Anxiety, Misheard Lyrics, and Unconventional Spiritual Warfare

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 the Bible will survive? Will the state of the Christian music industry forever be rattled? You’ll have to listen to find out! 
MENTIONS

Thanks for the Inspiration: Listen to You Hate Movies | Thunderdome: Tom Hanks | Thunderdome: Movie Robots


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The Faith Adjacent Course Catalog: Deep-Dive all the content here


Warmup Lap: Kari Jobe | Lauren Daigle 

Family Thunderdome: Listen to our David Season | Solomon, Part 1 | Solomon, Part 2


Moses Deep-Dive: Listen to our Moses Season


Paul Deep-Dive: Listen to our Paul Season | SWDGISS: Paul’s Letters with N.T. Wright


Point of Grace: Listen on Spotify | Listen on Apple Music


Jars of Clay: Listen on Spotify | Listen on Apple Music


Steven Curtis Chapman: Listen on Spotify | Listen on Apple Music | Instagram | Turtleneck | Official Playlist


Michael W. Smith: Listen on Spotify | Listen on Apple Music | Instagram 


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Faith Adjacent Thunderdome: Christian Music Showdown, Biblical Author Disputes, and Contentious Spiritual Practices

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 favored or forsaken? You’ll have to listen to find out! Make sure to stick around to the end because we’re sharing our personal favored and forsaken picks!
MENTIONS

Helpful Solar Eclipse Info: The Solar Eclipse According to NASA | Solar Eclipse Glasses | Indigenous Eclipse Teachings


Bible Verses about Solar Eclipses: Isaiah 13:10 | Ezekiel 32:7 | Joel 2:10 | Joel 2:31 | Joel 3:15 | Matthew 24:29 | Mark 13:24 | Revelation 6:12 | Revelation 8:12 

Can you tell me more about Jonah? Listen to our episode about Jonah


TikTok Deep Dive: Compilation YouTube Video  

Erin’s Favorite YouTube Prophet: Check out William Tapley 

Can you tell me more about IVF? Read more from Yale Medicine


What’s going on in Alabama? Check out this article.

The Pope’s Exorcist: Watch on Netflix


Exorcism-Adjacent Movies: The Exorcist | Constantine | The Conjuring | The Exorcism of Emily Rose | The Wailing | This is the End 

Exorcisms on 20/20? Watch on YouTube


Dakota Johnson, Exorcist: Watch the interview with Ellen | Please Don’t Destroy Roast


Demonic Deep-Dive: Read Demons by Michael Heiser 


Evan’s Forsaken Pick: Watch the trailer for Someone Like You


Erin’s Forsaken Pick: Easter is a 50-Day Season 


Jamie’s Forsaken Pick: Watch Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV



FAVOREDS

Erin: Blessed are the Rest of Us by Micha Boyett


Jamie: The Unfiltered Enneagram by Elizabeth Orr


Evan: Adam by Henri Nouwen



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Favored or Forsaken: Solar Eclipse Panic, IVF, and The Pope's Exorcist

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 conversations about ham, hashbrown casserole, and resurrection rolls. 
MENTIONS

Let Your Voice Be Heard: Take the Faith Adjacent Listener Survey 

Past Easter Episodes: Check out this playlist


Erin’s First Pick: BSQTNA #12: The Harrowing of Hell | We did a Google search for you


Spend your Easter morning at SeaWorld: Here are the Sunrise Service details.

Jamie’s Resurrection Song Picks: I Have a Savior by CC Winans | The Hill by Travis Greene | Lift Up Your Voices by Sunday Service Choir | Glory by Moses Bliss


Jesus in Gethsemane: Matthew 26 | Mark 14 | Luke 22


Resurrection Rolls? Get the recipe here.

Drooling over the hash brown casserole discussion? Here is Evan’s mom’s recipe.  


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Easter Snake Draft: The Harrowing of Hell, A Tribute to Reese's Eggs, and Are Sunrise Services Favored or Forsaken?

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 listen to find out! 
MENTIONS

Let Your Voice Be Heard: Take the Faith Adjacent Listener Survey 

Faith Adjacent Movie to Watch: Whiplash


Relevant Past Episode: Sacred Cinema: Contact 

Bible Verses Mentioned: Titus 3:5 | Luke 23:39-43 | Matthew 19:23-26


Tell me more about why Christian movies aren’t great: Read With All Its Teeth by Joshua Porter 

Can you help me name my Sunday School class? Find the database here


AI + Faith: Check out this Instagram account



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Favored or Forsaken: Celebrity Christians

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