In this festive Favored or Forsaken episode, Knox, Jamie, and Erin are talking about the NOs of Church at Christmas. You’ll hear listener stories about things like flying violinists, sermons from beyond the grave, stripping angels, and MUCH more. We’ll explore important topics like whether or not Christmas Day should be on a Sunday and if Christmas is better than Easter. Which Christmas songs need to go and DID Mary actually know? You’ll have to listen to find out! 
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Straight Outta Bethlehem: Watch the 2018 Version Here (go to 19:30 for the greatest delight of the Christmas season) | Watch the 2019 Version with More Modern Costumes (and go to 26:00 for Disco Gloria)

Movies Mentioned: Four Christmases


Can you tell me more about communion? Listen to SWDGISS: Communion


Blood on the Ground: Listen to Labor of Love


Upside-Down Drumming? Watch here


Church Christmas Fails: Be thankful that (hopefully) none of these are your church


 
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Favored or Forsaken: The NOs of Church at Christmas

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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In this latest Favored or Forsaken episode, Erin, Jamie, and Evan are discussing hidden alcoholism in the Church, controversy over where single people should sit during a church service, and the movie Unsung Hero. You’ll also hear our recent favored recommendations! Should you brave the theaters to see the latest Christian flick, and is it ever appropriate to dox someone on the internet? You’ll have to listen to find out! 
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Mommy Juice: Read The Secret Sin of Mommy Juice


Unsung Hero: IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes


Relevant Past Episodes: Mini-Sacred Cinema: Journey to Bethlehem | 2024 Prophecies


There’s even more on Patreon! Listen to us discuss The United Methodist General Conference, John MacArthur, and Student Protests 

FAVOREDS


Evan - Message Songs from The Porter’s Gate 



Jamie - As Long As You Need: Permission to Grieve by J.S. Park | Say Good: Speaking Across Hot Topics, Complex Relationships, and Tense Situations by Ashlee Eiland



Erin - How Christian Rock Fed the Culture Wars


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Unsung Hero, Mommy Juice, and Controversial Tweets About Singleness

In this latest Ask A Bible Scholar episode, Bible Scholars Erin and Evan explore listener questions about when/how to consider Biblical context, why Elisha made bears attack some kids, and so much more! You’ll hear a full breakdown of how to approach tough scripture, plenty of resources for thinking about Hell, and rapid-fire episode recommendations for topics we have previously covered! 
MENTIONS

Bible Scholar Resources: NET Bible | Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible | Bible Gateway Plus | Bible Hub | An Asian Introduction to the New Testament


Context and the Bible: Listen to SWDGISS: How We Read the Bible


Bible Verses referenced by Erin: Exodus 21 | Ephesians 6 | Colossians 3 | 1 Timothy 6 | Mark 9:1 | Matthew 10:23 | Deuteronomy 15:1 | Matthew 5:43 

English Bible Translation Deep-Dive: BSQTNA #13 on Patreon  

Elisha Resources: 2 Kings 2 | Here’s our episode on Elijah 

Curious about Hell? SWDGISS: Hell | BSQTNA # 12: The Harrowing of Hell


Bible Verses referenced by Evan: 1 Thessalonians 4:13 | 2 Corinthians 5


We referenced a bunch of topics in this episode. You can find all those in the show notes on our website! 


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Elisha and the Bears, Contextual Deep-Dives, and What’s the Deal with Hell?

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 from Electives with Evan: Video Games. If you like what you hear (and we know you will), you can test out our fake online divinity school by starting a 7-day free trial! 
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Here are the direct links to each episode: The Faith Adjacency of the Tortured Poets Department | Faith Adjacent Thunderdome: Spicy Edition | Kid Logic: Spicy Edition | Electives with Evan: Video Games


Do you agree with Erin? Aragorn on a loop for 20 minutes


What was that video game book? Read Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow



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The Faith Adjacency of The Tortured Poets Department, Mario Kart Theology, and Spicy Bonus Content

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 have to say about progressive Christianity, and who puts the “stud” in Bible study? You’ll have to listen to find out! 
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I need a visual: Find the memes on our Instagram | Here’s another place you can find them


Announcements? Don’t miss a thing! 


Star Wars Jesus: Deep-Dive Ewan McGregor


Keelee’s emotional health journey: Check out Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Peter Scazzero 

What’s the latest over on Patreon? Watch our Fellowship Hall Replay with Aimee Byrd


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We have tons of additional content, including monthly Fellowship Hall gatherings, Office Hours episodes, and so much more! You can access them now with a 7-day free trial. You’ll be able to listen to over 250 more episodes! Tuition is just $5 a month after the trial period. Become a Seminarian here!
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Instagram Heresy, Spiritual Gaslighting, and Spicy Responses to Passive Aggressive Memes

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! 
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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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We have tons of additional content, including monthly Fellowship Hall gatherings, Office Hours episodes, and so much more! You can access them now with a 7-day free trial. You’ll be able to listen to over 250 more episodes! Tuition is just $5 a month after the trial period. Become a Seminarian here!
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Favored or Forsaken: The NOs of Church at Christmas

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