Erin and Evan are deep-diving the pilot episode of Touched by an Angel, the wildly earnest 90s drama where angels roam barefoot through the desert, deliver emotional monologues, and occasionally make cars disappear. Along the way, we’ll unpack the show’s surprisingly massive cultural impact, the theology of guardian angels, and discuss whether a youth pastor could draw a Wednesday-night sermon from this series. 

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• Touched by an Angel: Watch on Netflix  
• Relevant Angel Content: SWDGISS: Angels | Angel Snake Draft
• Deep Dives: IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes | Wikipedia 
• Guardian Angels? Michael Heiser | Father Mike 
• Plus One: Deep Dive here 
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This week, Erin and Evan are diving into the chaos, confusion, and unforgettable drama of church summers in The NOs of Church in the Summer. From wild youth group moments and camp dress code policing to mission trip etiquette disasters, listeners sent in some of the funniest and most unhinged church camp memories imaginable. If you survived VBS, youth camp, or a “life-changing” mission trip, this episode is for you.

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• Want the spicy content? Listen on Patreon 
• Relevant Past Episodes: The NOs of VBS | The NOs of Youth Camps | The NOs of Mission Trips

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In this week’s Office Hours episode, Erin, Jamie, and Knox tackle your questions about Christianity Today, Knox’s writing process for Sunday Night Lights, and whether cigar-and-whiskey Bible studies are genuine community or just Christian guys being guys. Plus you’ll get rapid fire discussions on Taco Bell at potlucks, Russell Brand’s new book, and what animal symbols would represent each member of the Faith Adjacent crew.

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• Want the spicy content? Listen on Patreon 
• BIlly Graham Deep Dive: Listen to our episode on him
• Knox’s Writings: Subscribe to Binge Thinking | Sunday Night Lights on Apple Podcasts | Sunday Night Lights on Spotify 
• Holy Smokes Ministry: Learn more here 

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It’s time for our monthly Favored or Forsaken episode! Join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we discuss Baylor’s current clash with the Baptists, Nick Jonas’s latest musical endeavor, and the massive lawsuit from the Newsboys. Along the way, we unpack our complicated history with charity orgs and dream up the ultimate pop and CCM collaborations.

MENTIONS

• Want the spicy content? Listen on Patreon 
• Baylor vs. The Baptists: Learn more here
• Professor Watchlist? Here’s the Wikipedia (because the website is still down)
• Newsboys Lawsuit: Read all about it here
• Nick Jonas and Brandon Lake: Hope (Remix) | The Author

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What’s the deal with the Bibles in all the hotel rooms? In this episode, Erin and Evan are deep-diving the Gideons! You’ll learn about the traveling salesman roots of the organization, where the name comes from (kind of), and, of course, the controversies! Do they do more than just mysteriously place Bibles, and what’s been the impact of the organization? You’ll have to listen to find out!

MENTIONS

• Want more Broadway in your life? Check out the Broadway Bundle at The Faith Adjacent Shop 
• The Gideons Deep Dive: Website | Wikipedia | 2025 Annual Report
• Want to know more about Gideon? Listen to Season 14, Episode 3: Gideon

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In this very special episode, Erin sits down with Fr. Joash P. Thomas, a public theologian and author of The Justice of Jesus. They explore the intersections of faith, justice, and cultural perspectives as Fr. Joash shares how his experiences navigating different cultural contexts inform his theological insights and advocacy for justice in the church.

MENTIONS

• Father Joash P Thomas: The Justice of Jesus | Instagram | Website | Substack | St. Stephen’s University
• Masala Chai: Wagh Bakri | Tata Tea
• Can you tell me more about the Global Church? Here’s some info from Pew Research

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It’s time for another installment of Instagram Heresy! Join Erin and Evan as they unpack listener-submitted memes, reels, and posts. Along the way, they develop a full theology of memes, debate whether Mary deserved feedback on Jesus’s sleeping habits, and explore what Kristen Stewart can teach us about the Armor of God. By the end, you’ll be fully equipped to handle that one relative who’s a little too trigger-happy with the repost button.

MENTIONS

• Looking for the memes? Find them here
• Sugie_Addict: Here’s the Easter Reel
• Questionable Communion: Breastfeeding TikTok
• This Week on Patreon: Spicy Instagram Heresy 2

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It’s time for our monthly Favored or Forsaken! Join Erin, Evan, and Evan as we discuss awesome women who are shaping the church, what’s going on with the Manosphere, and recent happenings post-Easter. Is this our most uplifting Favored or Forsaken ever? You’ll have to listen to find out! 

MENTIONS

• This Week on Patreon: Spicy April Favored or Forsaken
• Awesome Ladies: Sojourner’s List of 10 Christian Women Shaping the Church
• Weird Chickens? Learn more about Jen Hamilton | Silkie Chickens | Chicken Diapers
• Evan’s List Additions: Bethny Ricks | Ruth Haley Barton | Gemma Ryan | Faith Eury Cho | Bethany Allen
• Manosphere? Here’s the article | RUMbLE 
• Mobile Billboard: Deep-Dive | Get your own
• Falling Jesus? Here’s one video | And here’s another
• Beautiful Things: Here’s the Benson Boone church   

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In honor of Passover, we’re holding a Passed Over Snake Draft. Join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we discuss biblical concepts or faith themes that have been ignored or overlooked. We’ll look at passed-over Marys in the Bible, entire groups of people that the church has ignored, and times that God passed over people for us. Which Disney theme park passed over the opportunity for a Genesis-inspired entry, and what are the elements of Church past that Erin would like to return to? You’ll have to listen to find out! 

MENTIONS

• This Week on Patreon: Sacred Cinema: The Faithful
• Passover Deep Dive: Learn more here
• You probably want to listen to this now: The Prince of Egypt Soundtrack 
• Bible Passages Referenced: Acts 1:24-26 | Psalm 5 | Mark 1:35
• Justice for Judas (per Erin): Listen to Heretic Hoedown: Judas
• Make your own Bible Cover: Join Evan’s Substack
• Chronotype: Find your sleep animal here
• What was that about night owls? Here’s the study from Imperial College London 
• Genesis and Disney? See the concept art here 
• Rich Mullins: Listen on Spotify | Listen on Apple Music 

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What’s the deal with theories of atonement? In this latest Stuff We Didn’t Get in Sunday School Episode, Erin and Evan discuss popular atonement theories and answer listener questions about topics like atonement in other religions, what sin has to do with all this, how to talk with kids about these topics, and so much more! We also know that these topics can be tough and confusing, so we’ve found TV show comparisons for each theory! 

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• More Nerdy Content: What’s That Mean 2: Weird Stuff with Animals | Ask-A-Bible Scholar | Heretic Hoedown: Peter Abelard
• Penal Substitutionary Atonement Theory: PSA Debate from Christianity Today | 10 Problems with PSA | NT Wright on PSA | Ephesians 2:1-10 | 1 Peter 3:18
• Christus Victor: Learn more here
• Ransom Theory: Matthew 20:28 | Learn more here
• Recapitulation Theory: Romans 5 | 1 Corinthians 15 | Learn more here
• Moral Influence: John 15:13 | Romans 5:8 | 1 John 4:9–11 | Learn more here | Heretic Hoedown: Peter Abelard
• Scapegoat Theory: Learn more here
• Example Theory: 1 Peter 2:21–23 | Philippians 2:5–8 | John 13:15 | Faustus Socinus
• Satisfaction Theory: Learn more here
• Elect and Effective Theory: John 10:11, 15 | John 6:37–39 | Ephesians 1:4–7 | Monergism
• Vicarious Repentance Theory: Learn more here  
• Moral Government Theory: Learn more here
• Sin Deep Dive: Not The Way It's Supposed to Be by Cornelius Plantiga Jr. |  What Are Sin, Iniquity, and Transgression in the Bible? By Shara Drimalla | Bible Project Sin Videos
• Meredith Anne Miller: Substack | Teaching Kids about Easter |  Jackie Hill Perry Needs Some Kids Church Training | How To Talk About Easter with Very Young Kids | 3 Things I Never Include When Telling Kids the Easter Story
• Evan’s Resources: Simply Jesus by NT Wright | This Article from Marianne Meye Thompson | The Day the Revolution Began by NT Wright | Penal Substitution and Atonement Video | Ask NT Wright Anything Podcast | The Epidemic of Moral Injury by Rita Nakashima Brock 
• Evan’s Resources: The Very Good Gospel by Lisa Sharon Harper | The Wood Between the Worlds by Brian Zahnd | The Nature of the Atonement: Four Views | The Cross and the Kaleidoscope by Alex Early and Enoch Wan | The Crucifixion by Fleming Rutledge | The Mosaic of Atonement by Joshua McNall | Five Views on the Extent of the Atonement | Atonement in Christianity by William E. Burns
• Palette Cleanser: The Spicy NOs of Easter on Patreon 

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Today, we’re unpacking listener stories about Easter! Join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we share our personal yeses that are definitely nos for everyone else plus plenty of cringe listener comments! You’ll hear about Judas detours during Sunday School, Evan’s affinity for Sunrise Services, who amongst us is a fan of helicopter egg drops, and so much more! What do Mickey Mouse and the Easter Bunny have in common? You’ll have to listen to find out! 

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• Source Material: Here’s the original instagram post
• SeaWorld Sunrise Service? Learn more here 
• Curious about Judas? Listen to Heretic Hoedown: Judas | Season 10, Episode 5: Judas  

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