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Mark Wahlberg, Bible Innovations, and Does God Care about Sports?
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 probably not going to want to listen to this with little ears around. You can listen to the un-bleeped version on our Doctoral Tier on Patreon.
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Book Info: Order I’ve Got Questions | See Erin in Real Life
Jalen Hurts Squats: See it here
God’s Action Hero: Here’s the Mark Wahlberg article
The Official Bible Band: Website | Instagram Post
The Bible Clock: Pre-order here
ESV Bible: Dyslexia-Friendly Edition: Learn more here | Get the Bible on Amazon
Knox’s Favored: The Life of Herod the Great by Zora Neale Hurston and Deborah Plant
Jamie’s Favored: How Far to the Promised Land by Esau McCaulley
Evan’s Favored: Streetlights Bible | Find them on Spotify
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I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Pre-Order Here | See Erin in Real Life at a Book Stop
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Amish Romance, The New York Times Best Vibes List, and Instagram Posts Turned into Books
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 Questions | See Erin in Real Life
Endorsement Deep-Dive: Listen to The Gospel Coalition and Book Endorsements with Knox and Jamie
Love Comes Softly: Here’s the Book | Here’s the Movie
For Your Next Book Club: Love Letters to a Mermaid
Christy Miller Deep-Dive: Here’s the Wiki
Leap of Faith Hall of Fame? Listen to our episode with Sarah Bessey
Want the unbleeped version of this episode? Listen on our Doctoral Tier
The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.
I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Pre-Order Here | See Erin in Real Life at a Book Stop
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I've Got Questions about I've Got Questions
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!
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Book Info: Pre-Order I’ve Got Questions | Get your pre-order bonuses | See Erin in Real Life
Want the BTS of I’ve Got Questions? Listen with a 7-day free trial
Finding a Faith Community: Listen on the Doctoral Tier on Patreon
Can you tell me more about creeds? Listen to this SWDGISS episode
The Anti-Social Century: Read the article here | Listen to the podcast
What was that about church attendance? Empty Pews are an American Public Health Crisis
Imaginative Prayer: Faith Adjacent Toolkit: Prayer | Seeing is Believing by Gregory Boyd
The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.
I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Pre-Order Here | See Erin in Real Life at a Book Stop
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Changing Your Mind, President Carter, and The Faith Adjacency of New Year’s Resolutions
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!
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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 Favored of the Month: Culture Care by Makoto Fujimura
Erin’s Favored of the Month: God, Sex, and Rich People by Mattie Jo Cowsert
Jamie’s Favored of the Month: Aflame by Pico Iyer
Spicy Favored or Forsaken: Listen with a 7-day Free Trial
The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.
I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Pre-Order Here | See Erin in Real Life at a Book Stop
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Communion of the Saints, Paul Versus Jesus, and When is a Small Group Too Big?
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!
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Relevant Past Episodes: The Paul Season | SWDGISS: Paul’s Letters with N.T. Wright | SWDGISS: Creeds | SWDGISS: How We God the Bible
Jesus vs. Paul: Read the Article by Scot McKnight
Bible Passages Referenced: Exodus 20:12 | Matthew 26:6-13 | Luke 7:36-50 | Mark 14 | John 12
Looking for a church? Check out our Finding a Faith Community Resource
See Erin in Real Life: Here’s the book tour info
The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.
I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Pre-Order Here
Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent
Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here
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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.