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The Messy History of Thanksgiving, A Thanksgiving Benediction, and Why Green Been Casserole is the Best Side Dish
Thanksgiving is the perfect time for holiday-themed reruns, so that’s exactly what we’re offering you today! Join Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon as she covers a cornucopia of topics from the creation of our national holiday and the origins of green bean casserole to the real story behind the first Thanksgiving. The truth might be messier and more complicated than our narrative of fellowship and unity, but together, we can create a fuller, more inclusive table where all are welcome.
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Favored or Forsaken: Staying in Relationship (or Not) with People Who Voted Differently Than You
Many of us have a lot of feelings post-election, so today we’re staging a debate about whether or not you should stay in relationship with people who voted differently than you. In this Favored or Forsaken episode, Evan presents a case for staying, Jamie comes in with an opposing view, and Erin moderates. Spoiler alert: it’s not as easy as picking one side. We’ll also close out the episode by sharing what is favored for us right now!
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Bible Passages Referenced: Matthew 4:43-48 | Acts 4:32-35 | Galatians 2:20-21, 3:26-28, 6:14-16
Relevant Past Episodes: Faith and Politics with Kaitlyn Schiess
Ending Friendships: Here’s the Psychology Today Study
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Additional Resources: Do You Still Talk to Grandma by Brit Barron
Evan’s Favored of the Month: We are Bread and Wine
Jamie’s Favored of the Month: Heretic
Erin’s Favored of the Month: The Women We’ve Been Waiting For by Tiffany Bluhm
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Christians and Conspiracy Theories, Part 2: Elvis, Big Pharma, and Wayfair
We’re continuing our conversation on Christians and conspiracy theories by unpacking various popular conspiracy theories. Join Jamie, Erin, and Evan as we discuss whether Elvis is currently pastoring a church in Arkansas, what’s happening with Big Pharma, and why people think nefarious things were happening with Wayfair. What do the Smurfs have to do with all this, and should you steer clear of Diet Dr. Pepper? You’ll have to listen to find out!
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Where can I find Part One? Listen Here
Is Elvis a Pastor in Arkansas? Watch the TikTok here | Listen to Bob Joyce on Spotify | Laura Parker’s TikTok
Can you tell me more about artificial sweeteners? Learn about Aspartame from the FDA
What was that quick Tuskegee reference? Learn more here
Can you tell me more about the Wayfair scandal? Read here
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Christians and Conspiracy Theories, Part 1
Pour yourself a glass of raw milk and settle into Reddit because we’re talking about Christians and conspiracy theories! Join Erin, Jamie, and Evan as we discuss why Christians tend to believe conspiracy theories, how to engage with people who have gone down this slippery slope, and what to do if you find yourself going down a rabbit hole. This is part one of our two-part series on conspiracy theories, so buckle up!
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What’s the deal with Stevie Wonder? Here’s the story about Shaquille O’Neal | The Microphone Incident
Relevant Past Episodes: Season 12, Episode 1: The Serpent
Additional Resources: QAnon, Chaos, and the Cross
Evangelicalism and Conspiracy Theories from Jared Stacy: Website | Instagram
How to Engage People in Conversation: Who to Trust from ISCAST
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Jesusween II, The Faith Adjacency of Coco, Faith Conversations with Kids
In honor of Halloween, we invite you to go trick or treating with us as we present clips of exclusive episodes from Patreon and The Faith Adjacent Shop! You’ll hear about bartering worship songs for Halloween candy, which songs from Disney and Pixar’s Coco would make the best and worst worship songs, and more! Look in the show notes for how to listen to the full versions of all these episodes!
Note: In the episode, we say there are two Ten Minutes in the Car with Your Kids episodes. However, one is available today, and the other will be available soon!
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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.