Faith Adjacent

Who the Hell Is Mother Teresa?

Mother Teresa is a modern saint, but her story is far more complicated than many realize. From sainthood to skepticism, Erin and Evan take a closer look at Mother Teresa's life, the controversies that continue to surround her, and what her legacy means today.MENTIONSThe Spicy NOs of Mission Trips: Listen on PatreonRelevant Past Episodes: Best Saints in Show | The Global Church with Father Joash P. ThomasBBC Documentary: Watch Something Beautiful for GodMother Teresa’s Private Writings: Read Come Be My LightMother Teresa and Me: Read the Christopher Hitchens Vanity Fair ArticlePrincess Diana and Mother Teresa: Read more about that thereWhat was that about Lebanon? Learn about the ceasefire here The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon. Erin Moon: I’ve Got Questions | Substack | Instagram | WebsiteEvan Dodson: Instagram | TikTok | SubstackSubscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith AdjacentFaith Adjacent Merch: Shop HereShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacentFollow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Where Are They Now? CCM Edition Snake Draft

It's time to dust off your WOW compilation CDs because Erin, Evan, and Jamie are snake drafting the CCM artists! We’re picking some of our favorite contemporary Christian artists and then investigating what they’re up to now. You’ll hear updates on Jars of Clay, Jump5, and plenty of early-2000s Christian music nostalgia.MENTIONSKaty Hudson: Original Album on YouTube | Early Career Deep Dive Jars of Clay: Spotify | Apple Music | Soccer MosesCrowder: Spotify | Apple Music | Relevant ArticleNichole Nordeman: Spotify | Apple MusicJump5: Spotify | Apple Music | 20th Anniversary Video Mark Schultz: Spotify | Apple MusicSkillet: Spotify | Apple Music | Cooper Stuff PodcastPoint of Grace: Spotify | Apple Music Stacie Orrico: Spotify | Apple Music Vicky Beeching: Website The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon. Erin Moon: I’ve Got Questions | Substack | Instagram | WebsiteEvan Dodson: Instagram | TikTok | SubstackJamie Golden: Instagram | The Popcast with Knox and JamieSubscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith AdjacentFaith Adjacent Merch: Shop HereShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacentFollow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pop Culture Theology

In this episode, Erin and Evan explore the surprising ways pop culture can shape our faith for the better or worse. From Broadway musicals and Disney movies to Mumford & Sons, The Good Place, and more, they share their own formative moments, react to listener stories, and celebrate the unexpected places where theology shows up in everyday culture. MENTIONSSacred Cinema Bundles: The Faith Adjacent Shop What was that about Marcus Mumford’s parents? Learn more hereRelevant Past Episodes: Sacred Cinema: Wake Up Dead Man | The Faith Adjacency of GodspellRelevant Episode Bundles Referenced in this Episode: Broadway Bundle #1 | Sacred Cinema: The Cinematic EpicsMumford and Sons: Spotify | AppleMusic Hamilton: Here’s Erin’s Hamilton EssayMr. Toad’s Wild Ride: Ride-Thru Video | Demonology of Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon. Erin Moon: I’ve Got Questions | Substack | Instagram | WebsiteEvan Dodson: Instagram | TikTok | SubstackSubscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith AdjacentFaith Adjacent Merch: Shop HereShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacentFollow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Favored or Forsaken: Airplane Evangelism, Problematic VBS Skits, and Creative Side Hustles

This week on Favored or Forsaken, join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we discuss sharing the gospel on an airplane, a VBS that went awry, and the latest book providing scriptural evidence that Trump is set apart by God. You’ll also hear about the worst places to share the gospel, our weird experiences with Vacation Bible School, and so much more! MENTIONSThe Most Beautiful Fish: Rainbow Parrot Fish Worst Place to Share the Gospel? Learn more hereVBS Goes Awry: Proceed with CautionBook Rec: God’s Big Picture Bible Storybook by NT Wright Relevant Past Episodes: The NOs of VBS | The Spicy NOs of VBSFake Scriptural Evidence Book: Amazon | Instagram The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon. Erin Moon: I’ve Got Questions | Substack | Instagram | WebsiteEvan Dodson: Instagram | TikTok | SubstackJamie Golden: Instagram | The Popcast with Knox and JamieSubscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith AdjacentFaith Adjacent Merch: Shop HereShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacentFollow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sacred Cinema: A Great Awakening

This week, Erin and Evan discuss A Great Awakening, the Sight & Sound Films drama about George Whitefield and the First Great Awakening. They unpack the film's theology, Benjamin Franklin's surprising role in the story, and George Whitefield's complicated legacy, while offering a few gentle rebukes and, of course, creating youth group sermon illustrations based on the film.MENTIONSWant to watch A Great Awakening? Rent on Amazon PrimeDeep Dive: Rotten Tomatoes | IMDbSight and Sound: Rent films hereGreat Awakening: Learn more here The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon. Erin Moon: I’ve Got Questions | Substack | Instagram | WebsiteEvan Dodson: Instagram | TikTok | SubstackSubscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith AdjacentFaith Adjacent Merch: Shop HereShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacentFollow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.