Faith Adjacent

In this latest Favored or Forsaken episode, Erin, Jamie, and Evan discuss The Chosen expanded universe, recent reports about people of faith not voting, and whether men are now more religious than Women. You’ll also hear what is favored for each of us right now! What should you do when you feel overwhelmed about the election, and what is Evan doing to try to get to the Wicked premiere? You’ll have to listen to find out!  MENTIONS Want more pixie dust in your life? Get our Disney and the Divine Bundle here!  Young Men are More Religious than Young Women: NY Times Article | Here’s the Study Dark Place of the Internet: Here’s the Bluey Article Evan Referenced  People of Faith Not Voting: Read about it here   Helpful Politics Resource: Faith and Politics with Kaitlyn Schiess | Kaitlyn Schiess Website Take Evan to the Wicked Premiere: Check your voter registration here   Listen to Erin recount The Chosen Season 3 Premiere: Listen to Mini-Favored or Forsaken #41 The Chosen Expanded Universe: Read the Variety Article Here | Here’s the Article about Angel Studios   Evan’s Favored: The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers by Samuel Burr Erin’s Favored: Belief is Hard by Jayne Sugg on Spotify or Apple Music  Jamie’s Favored: For Our Daughters from Kristin Kobes du Mez The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.   Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Disney favored or forsaken? Join Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon and Resident Disney Scholar Evan Dodson as they unpack the religious boycotts of the Walt Disney Company. In this conversation, you’ll hear about the beef that Christian organizations have had with Disney films, how Disney did (or did not) respond, and the impact that Disney makes on impressionable consumers. Is Disney putting subliminal messages in its films, and can Evan speak objectively about the Happiest Place on Earth? You’ll have to listen to find out!  MENTIONS Want even more Disney? Get our Disney and the Divine Bundle here!  Curious about other boycotts? Listen to The NOs of Religious Boycotts on Patreon Disney Boycott Deep Dive: SBC The Case Against Disney | The Disney Boycott: A Just Cause | Case Study: Tragic Kingdom | Catholic League Calls for Boycott of Disney   Subliminal Messaging in Disney? Here’s the Quora (not Reddit) Thread | The Little Mermaid Meredith Anne Miller on Disney Movies: See the Instagram Post Here Relevant Past Episodes: Smutty Romance and the Christian Reader | Sober Spirituality with Erin Jean Warde   The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.   Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We interrupt our regularly scheduled programming to share an episode of Need a Lift? a show that focuses on bringing people together during a tough time in our culture. Host Tim Shriver talks to wise guests who have transformed painful moments in their lives into purpose through spiritual rituals and practices. Episodes feature guests like author Simon Sinek, who discusses why idealism belongs in the workplace, and Olympic athlete Michael Phelps and his wife Nicole, who discuss the importance of cultivating an inner life in competition, mental health, and their marriage. Need a Lift? is truly the antidote to the hatred and despair we’re all exhausted of hearing, giving us hope that change is possible. In this episode, bestselling novelist Min Jin Lee shares why she creates characters that open our hearts to the most beautiful parts of ourselves. Want more episodes of Need a Lift? You can listen here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You’ve heard of the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, but what about The Secret Lives of Christian Wives (and Husbands)? Jamie, Erin, and Evan each pick Christian stereotypes that fit nicely in a reality show house. You’ll hear about over-zealous volunteers, crunchy moms, agents of chaos, and so much more. How will these personalities play out? You’ll have to listen to find out!  MENTIONS New Merch: Be Suspicious of Your Certainty | Favoured Hat Source Text: Here’s the Tweet from Morgan Stehlow Can you catch me up on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives? Listen to our recent Favored or Forsaken episode | Watch on Hulu Want to hear us name names? Listen to our spicy edition on Patreon  Oldest Baptist Church in America: Learn more here  The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.   Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get ready to text everyone in your contacts list and defend your faith because Erin and Evan are discussing God’s Not Dead. You’ll hear about favored and forsaken moments, aspects a youth pastor could build a bible study around, scenes we would like to see recreated as a Precious Moments figurine, and so much more. Will Evan ever learn the difference between Newsboys and Jars of Clay, and should you actually watch this 2014 film? You’ll have to listen to find out!  MENTIONS Zero to Hero: Listen to The Faith Adjacency of Hercules with a 7-day free trial  God’s Not Dead: Watch on PureFlix | Rotten Tomatoes | IMDb  Like a Lion (God’s Not Dead): Newsboys | Kristian Stanfill | Daniel Bashta  Faith-Based Movie Truthers: Journey to Bethlehem on Patreon | May Favored or Forsaken (Unsung Hero) | July Favored or Forsaken (The Promised Land)  Want even more Sacred Cinema episodes? Check out our episode bundles!  HSM2: See Shane Harper in High School Musical 2 The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.   Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is time for another Favored or Forsaken in which Erin, Evan, and Jamie discuss the secret lives of Mormon wives, single-issue voting, and men who dislike women in faith spaces. You’ll also hear about what is favored for each of us right now! What do you do when pastors cherry-pick verses for political issues, and what’s the deal with Hulu’s latest docu-series? You’ll have to listen to find out!  MENTIONS Go the Distance: Listen to The Faith Adjacency of Hercules with a 7-day free trial  Men Who Dislike Women: Read about it here  The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Watch on Hulu | Taylor Frankie Paul on Instagram Mormon Deconstruction: Check out this Instagram account  Single Issue Voting: Here’s the Tweet from J.D. Greear  What was that article from Russell Moore? Read it here  Second-Best Deep-Dive of Moses: Check out our Moses Bundle  Library of Congress Deep-Dive: Born in Slavery: Slave Narratives from the Federal Writers' Project Evan’s Favored Pick: American Gospel by Jon Guerra  Erin’s Favored Pick: A Fine Sight to See by Sophie Hudson  Jamie’s Favored Pick: Yonder Come Day by Jasmine L. Holmes  The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.   Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Erin and Jamie in this spicy page-turner of an episode as they discuss the intersection of Christianity and romance novels. Based on a massive listener survey, they’ll explore questions like whether this is a pendulum swing from the other side of purity culture and whether or not we are merely just trying to read porn and justify it. You’ll hear deep dives on purity culture, sexual immorality, and fan fiction.  MENTIONS Want even more? Listen to the Behind-the-Scenes of this episode on Patreon  Past Episodes about Purity Culture: IKYN: If Not Purity Culture, Then What? | Faith Adjacent: Purity Culture | July Favored or Forsaken  Romance Deep-Dive: Check out Leigh Kramer   What was that about Harry Potter? Read Draco Malfoy and the Mortifying Ordeal of Being in Love So Many Peppers: Check out this Romance Book Database Research about this Topic: Here’s the National Institute of Health study mentioned  Sexual Immorality Deep-Dive: Read Sex, Christ, and Embodied Cognition by Robert H. von Thaden  The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.   Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Erin, Evan, and our very special guest Jemar Tisby as we establish a new theological Mount Rushmore! We asked Dr. Tisby which theologians and pastors should be carved in stone, and he did not disappoint. You’ll also hear conversations about decolonizing our theology, how to pursue justice in our contexts, and so much more! Be sure to also get Dr. Tisby’s latest book, The Spirit of Justice, wherever you get your books! MENTIONS Jemar Tisby: Website | Substack | Instagram | Twitter  The Spirit of Justice: Order on Amazon Spoiler Alert: John Wesley | Jarena Lee | Prathia Hall | James Cone   Want to learn more about Mount Rushmore? National Park Service | National Geographic  The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.   Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is technically an off week here on our main feed, so we decided to give you a sampling of all the goodness available over the past few months at The Faith Adjacent Seminary on Patreon. You’ll hear clips from our recent episode about Sober Spirituality with Erin Jean Warde, get roasted from Liz Orr, hear about Evan’s unorthodox pick for The Faith Adjacent Olympics, and more! 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! MENTIONS Have we convinced you? Start a 7-day free trial. Erin Jean Warde: Erin Jean Warde: Website | Instagram | Substack | Sober Spirituality on Amazon Liz Orr: Rude Ass Enneagram | The Unfiltered Enneagram The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.   Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this latest Office Hours episode, Knox, Jamie, and Erin are answering your questions! You’ll hear conversations about Latin Mass, how to be the best middle school small group leader, and what to do when your small group food is less than ideal. Are VeggieTales favored or forsaken, and does Jesus have a heartbeat? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS Want even more Office Hours? Listen to our Patreon-exclusive episode with a 7-day free trial!  It is not Paul’s fault: Listen to our season about Paul | SWDGISS: Paul’s Letters with N.T. Wright  Need help finding a new church? Check out our resource on Patreon  Ms. Rachel is Favored: YouTube | Instagram   Foreskin Corner: Exodus 4:24-26 Origins of Evil: Evolution and the Historical Fall on BioLogos  Jamie’s Worship Corner: Received by Shane Bernard  The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.   Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this latest episode, Erin, Evan, and Jamie are covering various topics and deciding whether they’re favored or forsaken! You’ll hear conversations about high school football and whether or not parents are better Christians than single people, and we’ll round things out with a hearty SMK of upcoming faith-based films. You’ll also hear what is favored for each of us right now! MENTIONS Want even more Favored or Forsaken? Listen to our Patreon-exclusive episode with a 7-day free trial!  What’s going on in kids’ sports? See the clips here | Watch Two-A-Days | Who is Rush Propst? The Politicization of Having Kids: Read the article here  Upcoming Christian Films: The Forge | God’s Not Dead: In God We Trust | Disciples in the Moonlight Evan’s Favored Pick: Jude Sermon Series from Bridgetown Church  Erin’s Favored Pick: Sober Spirituality by Erin Jean Warde Jamie’s Favored Pick: Nobody’s Mother: Artemis of the Ephesians in Antiquity and the New Testament by Sandra Glahn The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.   Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Erin and Evan are joined by Kaitlyn Schiess to talk about the intersection of faith and politics! You’ll hear conversations about taking Bible verses out of context, how to engage in conversation with people you’re bewildered by, what role pastors can serve during election seasons, and so much more! Do Christians even need to care about politics, and was Donald Trump saved by a miracle? You’ll have to listen to find out!  MENTIONS Kaitlyn Schiess: Website | Instagram | The Holy Post Podcast | The Ballot and The Bible | The Liturgy of Politics | Curiously Kaitlyn We’re Fighting Christian Nationalism through Stickers and T-shirts: Shop here   What is Dispensationalism? Learn more here Abolitionist Maria W Stewart: Deep-dive here  Want more Left Behind content? Listen to Sacred Cinema: Left Behind on our Patreon Doctoral tier Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton Animatronic? See for yourself here Bible Verses Referenced: 1 Timothy 2:11-12 | Romans 13 The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.   Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this latest Stuff We Didn’t Get in Sunday School episode, Erin, Jamie, and Evan are talking about Creeds! We’ll look at creeds like the Nicene Creed and Apostles’ Creed to understand their purpose and how they impact us today. Are creeds the best friend necklaces of church history, and what is Erin’s beef with Wayne Grudem? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS Recorded Fight: Listen to The Faith Adjacent Seminary Olympics with a 7-Day Free Trial What are the big creeds? Nicene Creed | Apostles’ Creed | Athanasian Creed | Chalcedonian Creed Other Creeds: Creed (Movie) | Credence Clearwater Revival | The House of Creed | Creed (Band) Miami Dolphins Official Hype Video by Creed: Listen Here What was that article about Trad Wives? Read it here Harrowing of Hell Deep Dive: Listen on Patreon | BSQTNA Episode Bundle Bible Verses Referenced: Deuteronomy 6:4-9 | 1 Corinthians 15:3-7 | Romans 10:9 | 1 Corinthians 12:3 | 1 Timothy 2:5, 3:16 | Philippians 2:6-11 The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.   Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this latest episode, we’re going faster, higher, and stronger as we discuss the Olympics! Join Erin and Evan as we deep-dive the origins of this ancient Greek religious festival, explore how Christianity influenced the modern games, and discuss the sports metaphors throughout the New Testament. What is “muscular Christianity,” and what was the ultimate demise of the ancient games? You’ll have to listen to find out!  MENTIONS Subscribe to our Newsletter! Sign up here Where can I watch the Olympics? Watch on Peacock Did you know that we have interviews with Olympians at The Faith Adjacent Seminary? Listen to Interviews with Laura Wilkinson and Bryan Clay Relevant Past Episodes: Constantine | The Paul Season  Bible Verses Referenced: 1 Corinthians 9:24-26 | 2 Timothy 4:6-8 | Hebrews 12:1-3 The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.   Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this latest Favored or Forsaken, Erin, Jamie, and Evan are talking about a recent conversation about pornography, the Robert Morris controversy at Gateway Church, and The Promised Land! You’ll also hear some of the things that are favored for us right now! What is the best way to handle heated Instagram posts, and what are our dream Bible-based mockumentary sitcoms? You’ll have to listen to find out!  MENTIONS We Get Spicy Behind the Paywall: LGBTQ and Christianity, Heavenly Real Estate, and Oklahoma Public Schools Need even more content? Check out our Episode Bundles! Pornography Discussion: Watch the conversation with The New Evangelicals | Here’s the post on Instagram We cite our sources: Porn Use and Men’s and Women’s Performance | Hypersexuality Study from Nicole Pruase Can you tell me more about the DSM? Learn more here Helpful Resource Recommendation from Evan: Unwanted by Jay Stringer | Jay Stringer on Instagram  What was the account Erin referenced? Follow Mindy Summers Robert Morris Controversy: Read about it here What was that about Lisa Bevere? Check out her Twitter here The Promised Land: Watch the pilot here | Instagram Objectively Good Christian Entertainment: Unsung Hero | Journey to Bethlehem  Favored of the Month:  Evan - “At Rest” from Terrance Jackson | Terrance Jackson on Instagram Erin - The Bear on Hulu | The Bear Pilot Program Jamie - I Think You’re Wrong (But I’m Listening) by Beth Silvers and Sarah Stewart Holland | Favored of Forsaken: America as a Christian Nation   The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.   Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices