It’s time for another Office Hours episode! Join Knox, Jamie, and Erin as they answer your questions about things like pride, conspiracy theories, misinterpreting Bible verses, and so much more! Do true Jesus freaks lie to fascists, and what is God’s plan for our lives? You’ll have to listen to find out! This is a preview of that episode, plus a few clips from more Patreon content this month! You can listen to this episode in its entirety at The Faith Adjacent Seminary with a 7-day free trial. M...
Jun 26, 2025•32 min
Today, we’re joined by icon in Faith Adjacent lore, Robert Callahan, to discuss the faith adjacency of Juneteenth. You’ll get a full deep-dive on the history of this national holiday and a discussion surrounding the importance of this celebration! We also answer plenty of questions about how white people can observe this holiday! MENTIONS Join us for our Fellowship Hall: Start a 7-Day Free Trial of The Faith Adjacent Seminary Robert Callahan: Instagram | Website | Threads | TikTok | Order Fire i...
Jun 19, 2025•1 hr 12 min
It’s time for our monthly Favored or Forsaken! Join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we discuss Christians and civil disobedience, whether or not Fourth Wing is too spicy for Christians, and the new animated movie, The King of Kings. You’ll also hear what is favored for each of us right now! Note: This will be obvious from the beginning, but there is a lot of talk about porn in this episode. We would suggest not listening to this with young ears around. MENTIONS Spicy Seminary Favored or Forsaken: Liste...
Jun 12, 2025•1 hr 9 min
Learn your hand motions and get ready to flamingle because we’re talking about the NOs of VBS! Join Jamie, Erin, and Evan as we give you the history of Vacation Bible School and deep-dive into some truly fantastic listener comments. You’ll hear about surprise VBS sex education tips from The Popcast, making up prayer requests for attention, and so much more! What’s the worst theme, and is this church activity merely free childcare? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS Anti-Christian Nation...
Jun 05, 2025•44 min
Today, we’re donning our halos and settling into the throne room because we’re talking all about angels! In this latest Stuff We Didn’t Get In Sunday School episode, you’ll get a full deep dive on angels in the Bible, including all the different types and how culture has impacted our Biblical understanding of them. This is a preview of that episode, plus a few clips from more Patreon content this month! You can listen to this episode in its entirety at The Faith Adjacent Seminary with a 7-day fr...
May 29, 2025•36 min
Today, we’re establishing the Best Leaders of the Bible Mount Rushmore with very special guest Bethny Ricks! She picks the four top leaders from the Bible and tells us what we can learn from them. Bethny also answers our burning questions about women in leadership, navigating unhealthy church structures, and so much more! You’ll get equal parts belly-aching laughter and mind-blowing wisdom from Bethny in this episode presented by Zondervan! MENTIONS Bethny Ricks: Face Forward on Amazon | Instagr...
May 22, 2025•55 min
It’s time for our monthly Favored or Forsaken! Join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we discuss praying in the capitol, the state of Christianity in Nashville, and sketchy practices at a Houston megachurch. You’ll have to listen to find out! We also share what is currently favored for each of us! MENTIONS Spicy Seminary Favored or Forsaken: Listen for free here Arrests in the Capitol: Read more here Eradicating Anti-Christian Bias: Read the release from the White House The Rise of Christian Nashville-is...
May 15, 2025•1 hr 4 min
With the real-life conclave currently happening, we thought it was only fitting to assemble our entire team to discuss the film Conclave. Join Knox, Jamie, Erin, and Evan to hear favored and forsaken moments, gentle rebukes, discussion about why there aren’t more hot popes, and so much more! Does anybody actually know what it means to sequester, and why are there so many turtles in the Vatican? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS Conclave: Watch on Amazon Prime | Rotten Tomatoes | IMDb |...
May 08, 2025•1 hr 13 min
These protestants are hosting a dinner party for the popes! Join Erin and Evan as they invite various popes throughout history to the hottest party in the Vatican! You’ll hear about exhuming corpses, the papal dung chair, and so much more! How prophetic is Erin, and was there ever a female pope? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS Pope Francis Deep Dive: Biography | Francis and the Christians in Gaza | Lunch in DC | Puffer Jacket Papal Conclave: More info Pope’s Through History: Here’s a...
May 01, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Cue the fog machines and get ready to play some group games because we’re talking about the NOs of DNow. We’ll give you a full rundown on this youth group weekend event for anyone who did not participate, and then we dive into listener and personal stories! This is a preview of that episode, plus a few clips from more Patreon content this month! You can listen to this episode in its entirety at The Faith Adjacent Seminary with a 7-day free trial. You’ll hear about purchasing angels, youth group ...
Apr 24, 2025•34 min
It’s time for our monthly Favored or Forsaken! Join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we discuss spiritual care for the non-religious, Christianity in Silicon Valley, and suing the president over tariffs. Can Christians accept blood money for greater purposes, and what happens when people pretend to be Christians for networking purposes? You’ll have to listen to find out! We also share what is currently favored for each of us, including a rare dual-favored! MENTIONS Spicy Seminary Favored or Forsaken: Li...
Apr 17, 2025•1 hr 4 min
It’s time for another I Kid You Not episode as Erin and Meredith help you figure out how to talk to the kids in your life about their faith as it relates to the current political situation. They’ll answer questions about disagreeing with grandparents, how to have engaging conversations about politics with teens, and ultimately how to help your kids win. MENTIONS Everything you need to know about Meredith Anne Miller: Instagram | Website | Substack | Ask Away Podcast | Order Her Book Jesus and Us...
Apr 10, 2025•1 hr 5 min
God put it on our hearts to help you decode popular Christianese phrases! Do life with Erin, Jamie, and Evan as we decide what insider lingo gets to stay and what gets rebranded. You’ll hear about common phrases such as loving the sinner, love on, and so much more! You may want to ask for a hedge of protection so that this episode does not become a stumbling block. MENTIONS Jesus and Us 7-Day Devotional: Get it on Patreon (start a free trial, and then you can download it) | Get it at The Faith A...
Apr 03, 2025•54 min
The cross-over event you’ve been waiting for is finally here! Erin and Evan teamed up with Pete Enns and Jared Byas from The Bible for Normal People in a collab of epic proportions. This is a preview of that episode, plus a few clips from more Patreon content this month! You can listen to this episode in its entirety at The Faith Adjacent Seminary with a 7-day free trial. You’ll hear about the holiest easter candy, the whole deal with Joan of Arc, possible adaptations for the book of Joel, and o...
Mar 27, 2025•41 min
It’s time for our monthly Favored or Forsaken! Join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we discuss whose job it is to feed people, what we should think about boycotts, and whether or not the United States is a negative world for Christianity. You’ll also hear about what is currently favored for each of us! MENTIONS Spicy Seminary Favored or Forsaken: Listen for free here School Lunches: USDA Ends Program from AP | Article from Politico Boycotts: 40-Day Target Boycott | Amazon Boycott | Catholic Women’s Str...
Mar 20, 2025•1 hr 7 min
Today, we’re discussing the movie that captures our whole “be suspicious of your certainty” vibe, Heretic! Join Jamie, Erin, and Evan as we explore the sacred and secular aspects of this religious horror film! You’ll hear about what was favored and forsaken, reviews that characters from the Bible would give this movie, and so much more! What does Heretic have to say about our confidence in our faith, and what happens when a movie doesn’t wrap up as you think it should? You’ll have to listen to f...
Mar 13, 2025•1 hr 2 min
In honor of the recent Academy Awards, we’re holding our own ceremony presented by Zondervan in which we give awards to some of the top stories in the Bible. Author of Modern Genre Theory Rev. Dr. Andrew Judd joins Erin and Evan as they provide their nominations across categories such as best drama, best arthouse film, best romantic comedy, and more! Who will take home the trophy? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS Andrew Judd: Modern Genre Theory | YouTube | BlueSky | Andy Playing Jazz...
Mar 06, 2025•51 min
Today, we’re discussing what other people should give up for Lent. This is a preview of that episode, plus a few clips from more Patreon content this month! Join Erin and Evan as they discuss listener comments declaring what friends, family members, co-workers, organizations, and more should abstain from for a 40-day period. You’ll hear about teenage odors, fighting fire with fire, oreo rankings, and so much more! You can listen to this episode in its entirety at The Faith Adjacent Seminary with...
Feb 27, 2025•34 min
Today, we’re handing out Valentines to Biblical characters! Join Jamie, Erin, and Evan as you find out things like who is most likely to have a secret admirer and which couple is most likely to break up. What’s the most sexual passage in the Bible, according to Evan, and which host is the biggest flirt? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS Want to listen to this episode without ads? Pursue your Doctorate with The Faith Adjacent Seminary Erin’s Book Info: Order I’ve Got Questions | See Eri...
Feb 20, 2025•54 min
It’s time for another Favored or Forsaken! Join Knox, Jamie, and Evan as we discuss whether or not God cares about sports, a-listers in faith-based movies, and recent innovations within faith-adjacent products. You’ll also hear what is favored for each of us right now! Can Christians revolutionize the overall sports experience, and what does a roll of toilet paper have to do with Psalm 18:2? You’ll have to listen to find out! NOTE: This episode gets a little spicy towards the end, so you’re prob...
Feb 13, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Today, we’re talking about the NOs of Christian books! Join Erin, Jamie, and Evan as we discuss things like the Evangelical fascination with the Amish Romance, the ethics of using a ghostwriter, what the deal with the New York Times Bestsellers list is, and so much more! What is our obsession with a single French braid, and can we all just let Erin write her pamphlets? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS Want the Spicy NOs? Listen with a 7-day free trial Book Info: Order I’ve Got Questio...
Feb 06, 2025•56 min
In celebration of Erin’s upcoming book I’ve Got Questions, we’re answering your questions about wrestling with God! You’ll hear Erin, Jamie, and Evan explore questions about “quiet time,” disagreeing while maintaining relationships, knowing when or if to go back to church, and so much more! What does Disney vacation planning have to do with the health of a small group, and are we in favor of blood oaths? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS Book Info: Pre-Order I’ve Got Questions | Get yo...
Jan 30, 2025•49 min
It’s time for another favored or forsaken! Join Jamie, Erin, and Evan as we talk about what it looks like to change your mind on very public issues, whether New Year’s resolutions need to be faith related, and controversy surrounding President Carter’s death. You’ll also hear what is favored for each of us right now! MENTIONS Richard B. Hays: Learn more here | The Widening of God’s Mercy New Year’s Resolutions: Are they in or out? President Carter: Jimmy Carter at the Judgement Seat Evan’s Favor...
Jan 23, 2025•52 min
We invite you to step into our office as we answer your questions! Join Knox, Jamie, and Erin as we discuss things like Paul’s writing is better than the words of Jesus, what to do when your small group is too big, and what’s the whole deal with the Apostles’ Creed. What does the Fast and the Furious franchise have to do with the New Testament, and what do we do with seemingly conflicting stories in the Bible? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS Relevant Past Episodes: The Paul Season | ...
Jan 16, 2025•52 min
We’re breaking out the umin and thummin and proclaiming our 2025 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! What will be trends in Christianity for 2025, and what will Christian nationalists attack this year? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS How did we do? Listen to our 2024 Prophecies Spicy Prophecies? Listen on Patreon Pope Hope: Pre-Order here Can you tell me more about Jubilee? Le...
Jan 09, 2025•59 min
For our first episode of 2025, we’re joining you at the beginning of your year in the Bible reading plan to discuss Cain and Abel! You’ll hear Knox and Jamie discuss the first-ever sibling rivalry while Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon joins in with her trademark gentle rebukes. You’ll hear the first murder in the Bible, what it means to anger God, and so much more! Note: This episode originally aired in 2018, so we may have reconsidered a thing or two since then! MENTIONS Where are we in the Bi...
Jan 02, 2025•1 hr 8 min
Step into our magical wardrobe as we unpack The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. Join Knox, Jamie, and Erin as they discuss who won and lost the movie, which quotes they’d like to see made into a Bible study, and so much more! There are some controversial takes in this Disney adaptation, so buckle up! MENTIONS Need more Post-Christmas content? Join us on Patreon! Looking for the movie? Watch on Disney+ Deep-Dive: Rotten Tomatoes | IMDb The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Sup...
Dec 26, 2024•53 min
For our final Favored or Forsaken episode of 2024, we’re bringing our top favored and forsaken items from the year to the table! Listen along as Erin, Evan, and Jamie discuss things like Ilona Maher, Wicked as an Advent devotional, AI Jesus, and so much more! You’ll also hear what is currently favored for each of us. MENTIONS Feeling nostalgic for the Olympics? The Faith Adjacency of The Olympics Ilona Maher: Instagram | Surface Pressure Dance Can you tell me more about the UMC General Conferenc...
Dec 19, 2024•52 min
You are cordially invited to the hottest office holiday party of the season! We’ve assembled your favorite characters from the Bible, and we’ll be assigning Christmas superlatives! Join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we discuss things like most likely to overdo It on the eggnog and most likely to insist Die Hard is a Christmas movie. Which prophet would go way overboard with Elf on a Shelf, and who is going to ruin the vibe with their political tirades? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS Gift...
Dec 12, 2024•45 min
Today, we’re discussing listener stories of the most cringe, holier-than-thou moments of our past. Join Erin, Jamie, and Evan as we unpack our own stories and then discuss actual comments from our listeners. You’ll hear about commandeering high school biology classes, sunrise Easter services at off-site Walt Disney World hotels, EvangeCubes, high school letter-writing campaigns, and so much more. Who is the bravest soldier for the Lord? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS Join us at our ...
Dec 05, 2024•43 min
