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- 49Sacred Cinema: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2Find some tape and protect your batteries because in this latest Sacred Cinema episode we’re talking about Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. Join Knox and Jamie as they deep-dive the second installment in the Guardians of the Galaxy saga. You’ll hear us repeatedly say “We love it, but that was weird,” as we explore things like The Sovereign as an evangelical fraternity, whether or not Missouri is in the south, and a deep appreciation for Mantis. Seriously, does anyone have tape? MENTIONS Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2: Watch here | IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes Previous MCU Episodes: Captain America: The First Avenger | Captain Marvel | Iron Man | Iron Man 2 | The Incredible Hulk | Thor | The Avengers | Iron Man 3 | Thor: The Dark World | Captain America: The Winter Soldier | Guardians of the Galaxy Jamie’s Top 10: The Chain by Fleetwood Mac Makeup Magic: Learn about Kurt Russel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Makeup Artist 20/10 Sideburns: Read about Chris Pratt and his Glorious Sideburns Such a good soundtrack: Listen to the music here We Stan Zoe Saldana: Follow her on Instagram Wait, Miley Cyrus was in this? Find out where to hear her here So Painful: The Star Wars Holiday Special Give us all your feedback: The Bible Binge Listener Survey BONUS CONTENT ON PATREONThis week in our Mini-Favored or Forsaken over at The Bible Binge Seminary, Erin and Evan discuss how to love the Bible, how Christians can best participate in Pride, and weird Bible verses that we want to hang in our kitchen. We also have a five-day devotional to go along with Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. Head over to The Bible Binge Seminary for all this content and more! THE POPCASTCheck out our other podcast: The Popcast with Knox and Jamie. It's a weekly show about pop culture where we educate on the things that entertain, but don't matter. Here is our suggested Popcast starter playlist.Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Bible Binge BulletinBuy The Bible Binge Merch: Shop hereShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcastFollow The Bible Binge on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 50Faith Adjacent: Beth Allison BarrIn this very special episode, we invite you to listen along to our Faith Adjacent Book Club in which Erin and Evan chat with Beth Allison Barr all about her book The Making of Biblical Womanhood. You’ll hear some fascinating history lessons, incredibly helpful answers to listener questions, and tips on how to be a better Bible scholar. Buckle up because we have a TON of resources for you in the notes below! Dr. Barr is a DELIGHT. We did not play it cool, and you don’t have to either. MENTIONS Beth Allison Barr: Instagram | Twitter | Website | The Making of Biblical Womanhood Extra Resources from Dr. Barr: How to do Reliable Research | It’s a Small, Small (Complementarian) World | Reimagining a History Ph.D.–Doing Academia outside of Academia Scholars to check out: Naomi Tadmor | Emily Hunter McGowin | Lucy Peppiatt More info on Bible translation: A Pastor and a Philosopher Walk into a Bar Podcast | Dr. Barr’s Blog Post One of Dr. Barr’s Favorites: Goddess, Whores, Wives, and Slaves by Sarah Pomeroy Build out your library: A Church Called Tov by Scot McKnight | Jesus and John Wayne by Kristin Kobes Du Mez | The Color of Compromise by Jemar Tisby | White Evangelical Racism by Anthea Butler | Beyond Authority and Submission by Rachel Green Miller Secret Text Thread: Listen to our past Faith Adjacent Book Club with Kristin Kobes Du Mez The Bible Binge Loves Women: Listen to Favored or Forsaken: Women in Authority History Lesson: Women’s Mission Union More on Martha: Listen to Season 2, Episode 6: Mary and Martha Articles to check out: Beware False Teachers with Good Doctrine and Bad Ethics | A Supreme Court Win for Gay Rights, but Not in My Church by Jeff Chu History Deep-Dives: Catherine of Siena | The Golden Legend | Women in Early Medieval Europe, 400–1100 by Lisa Bitel | The Murder of Regilla The Bible Binge Survey: Give us ALL your feedback here! BONUS CONTENTThis week over at The Bible Binge Seminary in our Mini-Favored or Forsaken episode, Erin and Terrance give an SBC Update, talk about Justin Bieber’s face paralysis, and explore the call of creation. You can listen to this conversation and more at The Bible Binge Seminary. THE POPCASTCheck out our other podcast: The Popcast with Knox and Jamie. It's a weekly show about pop culture where we educate on the things that entertain, but don't matter. Here is our suggested Popcast starter playlist.Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Bible Binge Bulletin Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcastFollow The Bible Binge on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 51Sacred Cinema: Avengers: Age of UltronWatch your language because in this latest Sacred Cinema episode, we’re talking about Avengers: Age of Ultron. Join Knox and Jamie as they unpack this very expensive conclusion to Phase 2 of the MCU. Along the way, you’ll hear some potential incest concerns, a critical analysis of Elizabeth Olsen’s character work, and Jamie’s attempt at a Russian/Sokvian accent. Is this a worthy successor to the original Avengers movie, or are its sins unforgivable? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS Age of Ultron: Watch here | IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes Previous MCU Episodes: Captain America: The First Avenger | Captain Marvel | Iron Man | Iron Man 2 | The Incredible Hulk | Thor | The Avengers | Iron Man 3 | Thor: The Dark World | Captain America: The Winter Soldier | Guardians of the Galaxy | Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Watch the movie that Knox saw in theaters TWICE: Mad Max: Fury Road on HBO Max We almost lost Hawkeye: Learn why Jeremy Renner didn’t want to return James Spader Appreciation: Watch this interview that he does with Seth Meyers What’s going on with Wanda’s Accent? Hear Elizabeth Olsen talk about it Do Wanda and Pietro seem TOO close? Learn about their comic book history BONUS CONTENT ON PATREONThis week in our Mini-Favored or Forsaken over at The Bible Binge Seminary, Erin and Evan discuss reformed theology, missions, and what Bible characters would do with their summer vacation. We also have a five-day devotional to coincide with Age of Ultron. You can find all of that here. THE POPCASTCheck out our other podcast: The Popcast with Knox and Jamie. It's a weekly show about pop culture where we educate on the things that entertain, but don't matter. Here is our suggested Popcast starter playlist.Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Bible Binge BulletinBuy The Bible Binge Merch: Shop hereShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcastFollow The Bible Binge on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 52SWDGISS: CommunionIn our latest Stuff We Didn’t Get in Sunday School Episode, we’re deep-diving communion! Or is the Eucharist? The Lord’s Supper? Join Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon along with Knox and Jamie as they explore this confusing and highly-debated practice. What’s the difference between consubstantiation and transubstantiation? What is a love feast? Are there limits to who can participate? Answers to these questions and more await you in this episode! MENTIONS Scripture Referenced: Genesis 14 | John 6 | 1 Corinthians | Jude 1 What about Nancy Pelosi? Read more here Tell me more about Melchizadek: Learn about him here Those are a lot of big words… Read about the difference views on communion here What was that about Kelloggs? Listen to Faith Adjacent: Breakfast Foods Communion and Kids: Blog from Fat Pastor Bonus Resources: Come to the Table by John Mark Hicks | The Eucharist by Lawrence Feingold | The New Testament in its World by N.T. Wright | Symbol or Substance?: A Dialogue on the Eucharist with C. S. Lewis, Billy Graham and J. R. R. Tolkien Bonus ContentOver at The Bible Binge Seminary on Patreon, Erin and Terrance are having a conversation about Biblical literalism. You can access this and SO MUCH MORE for just $5 a month! Head over to The Bible Binge Seminary to join! THE POPCASTCheck out our other podcast: The Popcast with Knox and Jamie. It's a weekly show about pop culture where we educate on the things that entertain, but don't matter. Here is our suggested Popcast starter playlist.Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Bible Binge BulletinGet The Bible Binge Merch: Shop hereShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcastFollow The Bible Binge on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 53Solomon, Part 1It is finally time for us to deep-dive the super-wise, super-married Solomon. Join Knox and Jamie along with Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon as we begin a journey into the life of Solomon. You’ll hear discussions on asking for wisdom, ancient polygamy, and an emotional recollection of a lost episode of The Bible Binge. What was Solomon’s role in building the temple, and how many people were actually in his kingdom? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS Main Biblical Text for the Episode: 1 Kings 3:1-15 | 1 Kings 4:20-34 | 1 Kings 6:11-14 Casting: LaKeith Stanfield Catch-Up on David: Listen to our David Season Scholar Resource: Cultural Background Study Bible Montage Music: Building a Mystery | We Built This City | Build Me Up, Buttercup Tell me more about Hiram of Tyre What was that about ants? Learn more here BONUS CONTENTThis week over at The Bible Binge Seminary in our Mini-Favored or Forsaken episode, Erin and Jamie talk about the Pope’s apology, the theft of a tabernacle, and Amy Grant. You can listen this and so much more for just $5 a month. Join here!GENTLE REBUKEOur resident Bible scholar Erin Moon offers a gentle rebuke at the end of most episodes. Erin is a Bible study editor and Senior Creative/Producer of The Popcast Media Group from Birmingham. Find her on Instagram.THE POPCASTCheck out our other podcast: The Popcast with Knox and Jamie. It's a weekly show about pop culture where we educate on the things that entertain, but don't matter. Here is our suggested Popcast starter playlist.Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Bible Binge Bulletin Get The Bible Binge Merch: Shop hereShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcastFollow The Bible Binge on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 54Sacred Cinema: Ant-ManIn this latest Sacred Cinema episode, we’re deep-diving the sacred and secular aspects of one of the most surprising superhero origin stories in the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Ant-Man. Join Knox and Jamie as they discuss some of the funniest moments in the entire MCU, explore men’s bathroom etiquette, and imagine the Ant-Man film that could have been. Is Luis the best character in the MCU? How does Paul Rudd get hotter as he gets older? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS Ant-Man: Watch here | IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes Previous MCU Episodes: Captain America: The First Avenger | Captain Marvel | Iron Man | Iron Man 2 | The Incredible Hulk | Thor | The Avengers | Iron Man 3 | Thor: The Dark World | Captain America: The Winter Soldier | Guardians of the Galaxy | Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 | Avengers: Age of Ultron History Lesson: A Brief History of Marvel’s Most Important Third-String Hero Not for the faint of heart: The Boys on Amazon Spoilers for your upcoming Disney Cruise: Why wasn’t Thanos killed in a creative way? Funny and Hot: Watch Paul Rudd grow in hotness over the year Funniest Moments in the MCU: Luis’s Storytelling 1 | Luis’s Storytelling 2 Ant Deep-Dive: Learn everything you ever wanted to know about ants here What’s going on with Evangeline Lilly? Find out here The first appearance of Ant-Man on screen: Watch SNL’s Superhero Party Happy Birthday to The Popcast! Join us for an All Skate AUA on Tuesday, August 9 at 9:30 PM ET for FREE BONUS CONTENT ON PATREONThis week in our Mini-Favored or Forsaken over at The Bible Binge Seminary, Erin and Evan discuss gender gaps in faith and fantasy role playing as well as a VERY exciting announcement about the future of The Bible Binge. We also have a five-day devotional that deep dives faith themes in Ant-Man. All this and more await you at The Bible Binge Seminary for just $5 a month! THE POPCASTCheck out our other podcast: The Popcast with Knox and Jamie. It's a weekly show about pop culture where we educate on the things that entertain, but don't matter. Here is our suggested Popcast starter playlist.Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Bible Binge BulletinBuy The Bible Binge Merch: Shop hereShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcastFollow The Bible Binge on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 55SWDGISS: HeavenIn this latest Stuff We Didn’t Get in Sunday School episode, we’re talking all about Heaven. Join Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon along with Knox and Jamie as they explore all their hopes, dreams, anxieties, and fears about what happens when we die. Is Heaven just one endless Hillsong concert? Do all dogs go to Heaven? Is the hope of Heaven the hopiest hope of all the hopes? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS Scripture Referenced: Job 7, 14 | Ezekiel 37 | Pslam 16:9, 11 | Revelation 21 | Luke 23:43 | Luke 16:19-23 Source Material: See the original Instagram post here Catch me up: Listen to SWDGISS: Hell Read: Have We Gotten Heaven All Wrong? by NT Wright Watch: Paper Girls on Amazon Prime | Interstellar on Paramount+ | The Good Place on Netflix What was that about Princess Diana? Read more here Do all dogs go to Heaven? Read Wesley’s sermon The Great Deliverance Bonus Resources: All Things Reconsidered by Knox | Surprised by Hope by NT Wright Bonus ContentOver at The Bible Binge Seminary, Erin and Terrance are having a conversation about bootleg productions of Hamilton and rock stars who went Christian. You can hear this and so much more for just $5 a month over on Patreon. Click here to here!THE POPCASTCheck out our other podcast: The Popcast with Knox and Jamie. It's a weekly show about pop culture where we educate on the things that entertain, but don't matter. Here is our suggested Popcast starter playlist.Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Bible Binge BulletinGet The Bible Binge Merch: Shop hereShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcastFollow The Bible Binge on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 56Solomon, Part 2We’re checking back in with Solomon in this latest episode! Join Knox and Jamie along with Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon as we explore Solomon’s interaction with one of the most disputed and over-decorated characters in the Bible, the Queen of Sheba. You’ll also hear a history of shaving, talk about a whisper network of birds, and why you shouldn't have any new friends. MENTIONS Main Biblical Text for the Episode: 1 Kings 9-11 Casting: LaKeith Stanfield | Gabrielle Union Summer of Solomon: Listen to Solomon, Pt 1 Author Queen of Sheba: Read You Got Anything Stronger by Gabrielle Union Extra Credit: Listen to BSQTNA: Solomon’s Temple on Patreon Solomon Deep Dive: Extend your learning here So did he write any books in the Bible? Learn more here BONUS CONTENTIn this week’s Mini-Favored or Forsaken, Erin and Jamie are talking about Frederick Buechner and Jehovah’s Witnesses returning to door knocking. You can listen to this conversation and so much for just $5 a month over at The Bible Binge Seminary. GENTLE REBUKEOur resident Bible scholar Erin Moon offers a gentle rebuke at the end of most episodes. Erin is a Bible study editor and Senior Creative/Producer of The Popcast Media Group from Birmingham. Find her on Instagram.THE POPCASTCheck out our other podcast: The Popcast with Knox and Jamie. It's a weekly show about pop culture where we educate on the things that entertain, but don't matter. Here is our suggested Popcast starter playlist.Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Bible Binge Bulletin Get The Bible Binge Merch: Shop hereShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcastFollow The Bible Binge on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 57The Bible Binge: State of the Podcast + Sneak Peek at The NOs of Youth GroupToday marks a new day for the Bible Binge. Listen in as Knox, Jamie, and Erin discuss all the changes coming to the pod, as well as hear a teaser for today's exclusive bonus Patreon episode: The NOs of Youth Group.To learn more about the changes coming to Bible Binge Seminary, click here.To join Bible Binge Seminary, click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 58Abraham, Sarah, and HagarWe’re all about reconsideration here at The Bible Binge, so in this episode, we are doing a new deep-dive on Abraham, Sarah, and Hagar. Join Knox, Jamie, and Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon as they rethink some of the most iconic figures in the Bible. Along the way, you’ll hear about senior discounts on tampons, what it means to be hot in the Bible, and an exploration of ancient marriage contracts. MENTIONS Main Biblical Text for the Episode: Genesis 12:1-3, 16:1-16, 18:9-15, and 21:1-21 Casting: Daniel Day-Lewis | Diane Lane | Caillou | Alia Shawkat | Riz Ahmed Bible Scholar Resource: Cultural Background Study Bible Previously On: Adam and Eve | Noah | The Tower of Babel The Bible Binge Solo of Choice: El Shaddai by Amy Grant Read: Womanist Midrash by Dr. Wilda Gafney So Much Trauma: The End is Awalys Near by Dan Carlin Contract Corner: The Legal Status of Barren Wives by Kayla White BONUS CONTENTIn the most recent Mini-Favored or Forsaken, Erin and Evan discuss a recent album from The Porter’s Gate as well as the recent news surrounding Matt Chandler. You can listen to this conversation and so much for just $5 a month over at The Bible Binge Seminary. GENTLE REBUKEOur resident Bible scholar Erin Moon offers a gentle rebuke at the end of most episodes. Erin is a Bible study editor and Senior Creative/Producer of The Popcast Media Group from Birmingham. Find her on Instagram.THE POPCASTCheck out our other podcast: The Popcast with Knox and Jamie. It's a weekly show about pop culture where we educate on the things that entertain, but don't matter. Here is our suggested Popcast starter playlist.Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Bible Binge Bulletin Get The Bible Binge Merch: Shop hereShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcastFollow The Bible Binge on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 59SWDGISS: Who is My Neighbor?Who really IS your neighbor? Shannan Martin is joining Jamie and Erin in this latest Stuff We Didn’t Get in Sunday School episode to answer that question. Shannan will hold your hand as we explore what it looks like to be a good neighbor while also living as a neighbor. Along the way, you’ll hear hostile students Jamie and Erin talk about kitchen fires, money laundering, and murderous neighbors. All this and more awaits you in our most neighborly episode yet! MENTIONS Shannan Martin: Instagram | Twitter | Website | Start with Hello | The Ministry of Ordinary Places | Falling Free Scripture Referenced: Galatians 5 | Luke 10 | Jeremiah 29:5-7 | Matthew 5:43 Because we KNOW this is what you want to do next: Watch Won’t You Be My Neighbor on Netflix Neighbor Horror Stories: Feel better about your own neighbors here The Bible Binge Seminary Fellowship Hall: Read My Best Friend’s Exorcism by Grady Hendrix | Watch the Movie | Join us on Patreon Bonus ContentOver at The Bible Binge Seminary, you can hear the rest of our conversation with Shannan! These additional questions and SO MUCH MORE are available for just $5 a month over on Patreon. Join here! THE POPCASTCheck out our other podcast: The Popcast with Knox and Jamie. It's a weekly show about pop culture where we educate on the things that entertain, but don't matter. Here is our suggested Popcast starter playlist.Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Bible Binge BulletinGet The Bible Binge Merch: Shop hereShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcastFollow The Bible Binge on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 60Office Hours with Erin and EvanIn this very special episode, Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon is teaming up with Community Manager Evan to present Office Hours, in which they answer listener questions on theology, church, and more! Office Hours is normally a weekly resource on Instagram, but this week we thought we would do an expanded edition. You’ll hear Erin and Evan explore things like tarot cards, excommunication, when to know if it is time to leave a church, and (trigger warning) the Romans Road. All this and more awaits you in our most instagrammable episode yet! MENTIONS Where do I watch past Office Hours? Check out all nine highlights on Instagram You mentioned that we could hear similar content on Patreon, right? Yep! Listen to Open House here. Denomination Deep Dive: Wikipedia is your friend What was that past episode about the Bible? Listen to SWDGISS: How We God the Bible Word Study: Beginner Level | Intermediate Level through Bible Hub | Intermediate Level through Bible Gateway | Advanced Level If you’re also a 13 on the excitement scale: Pre-Save Midnights by Taylor Swift Wait, what’s a Bible Tract: Use this for research purposes Evan’s Very Reputable Sources: Catholic Straight Answers | Sage Goddess Christianity and Tarot: The Contemplative Tarot by Brittany Muller THE BIBLE BINGE SEMINARYIf you enjoyed this episode, then you will LOVE The Bible Binge Seminary. For just $5 a month you can get access to Mini-Favored or Forsaken episodes, Open House, a monthly Fellowship Hall gathering, and so much more! Join here. GENTLE REBUKEOur resident Bible scholar Erin Moon offers a gentle rebuke at the end of most episodes. Erin is a Bible study editor and Senior Creative/Producer of The Popcast Media Group from Birmingham. Find her on Instagram.THE POPCASTCheck out our other podcast: The Popcast with Knox and Jamie. It's a weekly show about pop culture where we educate on the things that entertain, but don't matter. Here is our suggested Popcast starter playlist.Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Bible Binge Bulletin Get The Bible Binge Merch: Shop hereShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcastFollow The Bible Binge on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 61JoshuaIn this latest episode, Knox and Jamie along with Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon are talking all about Joshua (or Moses 2: Electric Boogaloo). Throughout this episode you’ll hear deep dives on the history surrounding this famous story, lots of talk about mass circumcisions, and even more talk about rams horns. Come for the practical application of the story, but stay for the section in which Knox and Jamie practice their battle cries. MENTIONS Main Biblical Text for the Episode: Joshua 5:13-15, 6:1-27 Casting: Tim Cook What was that about Josh? Listen to The Temptation of Christ Throwback: The Prince of Egypt Other episodes references: Rahab| Moses Tell me more about the Sea People: Learn here Seriously, we HIGHLY recommend this: The Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible Extra Credit: How to Read the Jewish Bible by Marc Brettler Even More Resources: Check out Robert Alter Save-the-Date: Join us on Thursday, December 15 as we discuss The Preacher’s Wife over at The Bible Binge Seminary BONUS CONTENTIn the most recent Mini-Favored or Forsaken, Erin and Terrance discuss chat about a church that handled something well and Phil Collins as Baby Jesus. You can listen to this conversation and so much for for just $5 a month over at The Bible Binge Seminary. GENTLE REBUKEOur resident Bible scholar Erin Moon offers a gentle rebuke at the end of most episodes. Erin is a Bible study editor and Senior Creative/Producer of The Popcast Media Group from Birmingham. Find her on Instagram.THE POPCASTCheck out our other podcast: The Popcast with Knox and Jamie. It's a weekly show about pop culture where we educate on the things that entertain, but don't matter. Here is our suggested Popcast starter playlist.Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Bible Binge Bulletin Get The Bible Binge Merch: Shop hereShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcastFollow The Bible Binge on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 62SWDGISS: How We Read the BibleWe talk a lot about the Bible here at The Bible Binge, so we thought it was time to spend some time discussing HOW we read the Bible. Get ready to take A LOT of notes because Jamie and Erin are joined by Pastor Trey Ferguson as they discuss things like inerrancy, losers in the Bible, and learning to say, “I don’t know.” DOES it actually matter how we read the Bible, or are good vibes with God enough? You’ll have to listen to find out. MENTIONS Trey Ferguson: Instagram | Twitter | Three Black Men Podcast | New Living Treyslation Podcast | Sermons from Pastor Trey | Substack | Scripture Referenced: Psalm 46:10 | Branch out a little bit: The Jewish Annotated New Testament But what about the Old Testament? Read Four Views on God and Canaanite Genocide What was that about Innerancy? Read The Making of Biblical Womanhood | Listen to The Faith Adjacent Book Club with Beth Allison Barr Helpful Past Episodes: SWDGISS: How We Got the Bible | Joshua Our Favorite Bible Scholar Resource: The Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible Bonus ContentOver at The Bible Binge Seminary, you can hear our recent Mini-Favored or Forsaken all about Erin’s recent trip to the premiere of The Chosen! This exclusive episode and SO MUCH MORE are available for just $5 a month on Patreon. Join here! THE POPCASTCheck out our other podcast: The Popcast with Knox and Jamie. It's a weekly show about pop culture where we educate on the things that entertain, but don't matter. Here is our suggested Popcast starter playlist.Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Bible Binge BulletinGet The Bible Binge Merch: Shop hereShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcastFollow The Bible Binge on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 63Welcome to I Kid You NotWe’re kicking off the new year with a brand new episode series here at The Bible Binge called I Kid You Not: Growing a Child’s Faith When You’re a Grown-Up Without All the Answers. This little primer will tell you all you need to know about this new series, as well as Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon and our brand-new host Meredith Anne Miller! You’ll hear how this idea originated, what to expect from the episodes, and why Erin and Meredith are the ones hosting it. We’re SO EXCITED to finally share this series with you!Note: We mention that the new I Kid You Not Newsletter will release with the episode, but you can now look forward to that on Tuesday (we don’t want to give you too much goodness in one day!). You can sign up for that here!MENTIONS Meet Meredith Anne Miller: Instagram | Website | Ask Away Podcast Sign Up for the Newsletter here The episode that inspired it all: Favored or Forsaken: Raising Kids and Exploring Your Faith Alright, I listened to this primer; take me to the episode! Bonus ContentOver at The Bible Binge Seminary, you can hear a VERY special bonus episode all about the NOs of Church Talk! You can access this and SO MUCH MORE including Mini-Favored or Forsaken episodes, monthly Fellowship Hall gatherings, and Open House episodes for just $5 a month. Join here!THE POPCASTCheck out our other podcast: The Popcast with Knox and Jamie. It's a weekly show about pop culture where we educate on the things that entertain, but don't matter. Here is our suggested Popcast starter playlist.Subscribe to our Newsletter: I Kid You Not NewsletterGet The Bible Binge Merch: Shop hereShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcastFollow The Bible Binge on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 64I Kid You Not: CreationWelcome to our BRAND NEW episode series here at The Bible Binge called I Kid You Not: Growing a Child’s Faith When You’re a Grown-Up Without All the Answers. In this debut episode, Erin and Meredith are talking all about Genesis 1 and the story of creation. After listening to the best Bible story summary ever, you’ll hear them break down the story for different age groups and explore questions from actual kids. What do Moana and Hercules have to do with the creation narrative, and how do we answer questions that have no answer? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS Wait, what is this? Listen to the I Kid You Not Primer here Meet Meredith Anne Miller: Instagram | Website | Ask Away Podcast Where are we in the Bible? Genesis 1 Deep Dive: The Very Good Gospel by Lisa Sharon Harper Help me be a Bible Scholar: Bible Gateway Plus Aren’t we all Dinosaur-obsessed? Listen to SWDGISS: Dinosaurs Can’t get enough of us? Sign up for the I Kid You Not Newsletter LIL’FAVOREDS Erin - The Daily Question Conversation Cards from Ink & Willow | Ink & Willow on Instagram Meredith - Rookie Mistakes by Kelly Bandas I KID YOU NOT HOTLINEAre you stumped by kid theology questions? Are you nervous about putting a kid in your life through the same religious trauma you went through, just repackaged? Send your question (or your kid’s questions) to our I Kid You Not hotline. Our next episode will be about the Adam and Eve of it all of the creation story found in Genesis 3, so feel free to read that story to your kiddos, let them ask questions, and call or text us at 205-502-2863.BONUS CONTENT Over at The Bible Binge Seminary, you can hear a VERY special bonus episode all about the NOs of Church Talk! You can get access to this and SO MUCH MORE including Mini-Favored or Forsaken episodes, monthly Fellowship Hall gatherings, and Open House episodes for just $5 a month. Join here!THE POPCASTCheck out our other podcast: The Popcast with Knox and Jamie. It's a weekly show about pop culture where we educate on the things that entertain, but don't matter. Here is our suggested Popcast starter playlist.Subscribe to our Newsletter: I Kid You Not NewsletterGet The Bible Binge Merch: Shop hereShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcastFollow The Bible Binge on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 65Jairus' Daughter and The Hemorrhaging WomanIn this latest episode, we’re covering TWO miracles performed by Jesus! Join Knox, Jamie, and Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon as they discuss Jairus’ daughter and the hemorrhaging woman. Is Jamie special in the same way that Jesus is? Is Jairus a baller or a shot caller? What happens when stories are different across different books of the Bible? Answers to these questions and MUCH MORE await you in our juiciest episode yet! MENTIONS Very Exciting Announcement: We launched The Bible Binge Shop today! Main Biblical Text for the Episode: Mark 5:21-43 Casting: William H. Macy | Meara Mahoney Gross | Merrit Weaver Are you curious like Knox? Learn about Uterine Fibroids Watch: The Best Acceptance Speech Ever? What was that article that Jamie found? Learn about Menorrhagia in the Bible Bible Scholar Resource: The Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible I need a visual: Catch up on The Chosen Wait, IS Erin part of the media elite? Listen on Patreon Tell me more about ancient gynecology: Listen to our Hannah episode Save-the-Date: Join us for our Fellowship Hall AUA with Meredith Anne Miller on January 24 at 8 PM CT over at The Bible Binge Seminary BONUS CONTENTIn the most recent Mini-Favored or Forsaken, Erin and Jamie discuss our brand new resource from The Bible Binge Shop. You can listen to this conversation and so much for just $5 a month over at The Bible Binge Seminary. THE BIBLE BINGE SHOPWe are SO EXCITED to announce our brand new resource shop! Our first resource is called 2023 and Me: Spiritual Intentions for the Year, and you can download it FOR FREE. Access the shop here! GENTLE REBUKEOur resident Bible scholar Erin Moon offers a gentle rebuke at the end of most episodes. Erin is a Bible study editor and Senior Creative/Producer of The Popcast Media Group from Birmingham. Find her on Instagram.THE POPCASTCheck out our other podcast: The Popcast with Knox and Jamie. It's a weekly show about pop culture where we educate on the things that entertain, but don't matter. Here is our suggested Popcast starter playlist.Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Bible Binge Bulletin Get The Bible Binge Merch: Shop hereShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcastFollow The Bible Binge on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 66Bonus Episode! 2023 and Me: Spiritual Intentions for the YearIn this surprise little bonus episode, listen to Erin and Jamie talk all about The Binge Binge Shop and our newest resource, 2023 and Me: Spiritual Intentions for the Year! We’re coming at you at the end of the month (rather than the beginning) to hold your hand as you refocus and realign with the spiritual practices that you want to grow in this year. The resource is available NOW, so download it and follow along as we walk through one of the questions!MENTIONS You convinced me! Take me to The Bible Binge Shop. Can I hear the rest of this conversation? Listen to the full episode at The Bible Binge Seminary. I need a visual aid: Learn more about Basílica de la Sagrada Família. THE POPCASTCheck out our other podcast: The Popcast with Knox and Jamie. It's a weekly show about pop culture where we educate on the things that entertain, but don't matter. Here is our suggested Popcast starter playlist.Subscribe to our Newsletter: thebiblebinge.com/newsletter Get The Bible Binge Merch: Shop hereShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcastFollow The Bible Binge on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 67I Kid You Not: Adam + EveWelcome back to I Kid You Not: Growing a Child’s Faith When You’re a Grown-Up Without All the Answers! Join Erin and Meredith as they talk all about Adam and Eve. Is it appropriate to skip a story in the Bible? Are we all doomed? Why doesn’t God have a reset button? If you’re a grown-up who has ever asked similar questions about Genesis 3, then this episode is for you! MENTIONS Meet Meredith Anne Miller: Instagram | Website | Ask Away Podcast Past I Kid You Not Episodes: Primer | Creation Where are we in the Bible? Genesis 3 Haven’t we talked about this before? Season 14, Episode 5: Adam and Eve | Season 12, Episode 1: The Serpent Can you tell me more about the historical Adam debate? BSQTNA #20: Historical Adam on Patreon But can you help me a bit with inerrancy? Open House #2 on Patreon | Five Views on Biblical Inerrancy | NT Wright and Pete Enns on Inerrancy Can you tell me more about that bad tree? Watch this video at Bible Project. Save-the-Date: Fellowship Hall: Apocrypha Night with Dr. Brandon Hawk on February 21 at 8 PM CT Subscribe to the I Kid You Not Newsletter for BONUS CONTENT! LIL’FAVOREDS Erin - Book: The Lives We Actually Have by Kate Bowler and Jessica Richie Meredith - Teen Version: 3 Big Questions that Shape Your Future | Grown-Up Version: 3 Big Questions that Change Every Teenager I KID YOU NOT HOTLINEAre you stumped by kid theology questions? Are you nervous about putting a kid in your life through the same religious trauma you went through, just repackaged? Send your question (or your kid’s questions) to our I Kid You Not hotline. Our next episode will be about Good Friday, so feel free to read that story to your kiddos, let them ask questions, and call or text us at 205-502-2863.THE BIBLE BINGE SEMINARY Head over to Patreon to join our fake online Seminary where you’ll find Mini-Favored or Forsakens, monthly Fellowship Hall gatherings, and Open House episodes for just $5 a month. Enroll here! THE POPCASTCheck out our other podcast: The Popcast with Knox and Jamie. It's a weekly show about pop culture where we educate on the things that entertain, but don't matter. Here is our suggested Popcast starter playlist.Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Bible Binge BulletinGet The Bible Binge Merch: Shop hereShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcastFollow The Bible Binge on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 68I Kid You Not Tricky Stories: Good FridayIn this latest episode of I Kid You Not, we’re talking about a VERY tricky story: Good Friday! Join Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon and Meredith Anne Miller as they walk through when and how this story should be discussed with various age groups. Along the way, you’ll hear about atonement theories, whether or not it is ok to not have one right answer, and why Jesus shows his nipples on the cross. MENTIONS Everything you need to know about Meredith Anne Miller: Instagram | Website | Ask Away Podcast Where are we in the Bible? Matthew 26:36-27:61 | Mark 14:32-15:47 | Luke 22:39-23:56 | John 18:1-19:42 Past IKYN Episodes: Primer | Creation | Adam + Eve Can’t get enough? Sign up for the I Kd You Not Newsletter Tell me more about atonement: Read Five Views on The Extent of Atonement Ask Away Episodes: Your Questions about Good Friday | Jesus Enters the City as a King | Jesus Dies on the Cross | Jesus is Alive LIL’FAVOREDS Erin - Orphaned Believers by Sara Billups Meredith - Bible Paper Dolls from We Who Thirst I KID YOU NOT HOTLINEAre you stumped by kid theology questions? Are you nervous about putting a kid in your life through the same religious trauma you went through, just repackaged? Send your question (or your kid’s questions) to our I Kid You Not hotline. Our next episode will be the resurrection, so feel free to read that story to your kiddos, let them ask questions, and call or text us at 205-502-2863.BONUS CONTENT Over at The Bible Binge Seminary, you can hear a VERY special bonus episode all about the NOs of Church Talk! You can access this and SO MUCH MORE, including Mini-Favored or Forsaken episodes, monthly Fellowship Hall gatherings, and Open House episodes for just $5 a month. Join here!THE POPCASTCheck out our other podcast: The Popcast with Knox and Jamie. It's a weekly show about pop culture where we educate on the things that entertain, but don't matter. Here is our suggested Popcast starter playlist.Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Bible Binge BulletinGet The Bible Binge Merch: Shop hereShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcastFollow The Bible Binge on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 69Judah and Tamar RevisitedWe’re revisiting our original season, and up next, we’re talking about Judah and Tamar! Join Knox, Jamie, and Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon as they explore this Old Testament redneck melodrama! You’ll hear wild speculation about widow’s clothes, Jamie doing PR for Bible character, and lots of moments that will most likely make you sweat. Speaking of which, you probably won’t want to listen to this with little ears around because there is a lot of masturbation and prostitution talk in this episode. Don’t blame us; it’s in the Bible. MENTIONS Main Biblical Text for the Episode: Genesis 38 Casting: Will Smith | DJ Jazzy Jeff | Tom Hiddleston | Josh Hartnett | Steve Carell | Charlize Theron How Can I be a Bible scholar? Get the B.Y.O.B.S. Tool Kit here! Somebody Has to Pay for This: Hate-Watch The Night Manager Genesis Deep Dive: When was Genesis Written and Why Does it Matter? What are Brother-in-Law Duties? Deuteronomy 25 Past Episodes Referenced: King Josiah | Joseph and His Brothers | Faith Adjacent: Breakfast Foods Prostitution Corner: Deuteronomy 23:17 | Leviticus 21:9 | 2 Kings 23:7 | Hosea 4:14 What was that about Henry VII? Listen to Don’t Lose Your Head from Six Masturbation Corner: Deuteronomy 25:5-10 | Leviticus 15:16-17 | Matthew 5:27-30 Are we mature enough for this? Theology-Informed Education about Masturbation Join us for Holy Week: Check out Jesus & Us at The Bible Binge Shop Save-the-Date: Join us for our Fellowship Hall: Thin Places Nigth on March 21 at 8 PM CT over at The Bible Binge Seminary BONUS CONTENTIn the most recent Mini-Favored or Forsaken, Erin and Jamie talk through our brand new resource from The Bible Binge Shop. You can listen to this conversation and so much for just $5 a month over at The Bible Binge Seminary. THE BIBLE BINGE SHOPThe only place on the Internet where you can find Bible studies and resources for those curious about faith AND Chris Hemsworth's abs. Check it out here! GENTLE REBUKEOur resident Bible scholar Erin Moon offers a gentle rebuke at the end of most episodes. Erin is a Bible study editor and Senior Creative/Producer of The Popcast Media Group from Birmingham. Find her on Instagram.THE POPCASTCheck out our other podcast: The Popcast with Knox and Jamie. It's a weekly show about pop culture where we educate on the things that entertain, but don't matter. Here is our suggested Popcast starter playlist.Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Bible Binge BulletinGet The Bible Binge Merch: Shop hereShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcastFollow The Bible Binge on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 70I Kid You Not Tricky Stories: The ResurrectionIn this latest I Kid You Not episode, Erin and Meredith have some big party energy as they discuss the resurrection! Listen along as they break down the various gospel accounts for different age groups and explore how to discuss science alongside miracles and why we shouldn’t skim over the celebration of the resurrection. Along the way, we’ll look at some important questions like whether or not Jesus is a zombie and who Jesus would be at the Super Bowl. (Spoiler: He’s Rihanna.) MENTIONS Everything you need to know about Meredith Anne Miller: Instagram | Website | Ask Away Podcast Where are we in the Bible? Matthew 28 | Mark 16 | Luke 24 | John 20-21 Past IKYN Episodes: Primer | Creation | Adam + Eve | Good Friday Monster Trucks on Easter? Watch SNL’s Crunk-A** Easter Festival Can’t get enough? Sign up for the I Kid You Not Newsletter We love a good resource from N.T. Wright: Read Simply Jesus LIL’FAVOREDS Erin - Mary Van Geffen | Follow on Instagram Meredith - Family Roadtrip Trivia Podcast I KID YOU NOT HOTLINEAre you stumped by kid theology questions? Are you nervous about putting a kid in your life through the same religious trauma you went through, just repackaged? Send your question (or your kid’s questions) to our I Kid You Not hotline. Our next episode will be about miracles, so talk to your kid about this, let them ask questions, and send those over to us here. BONUS CONTENT Looking for even more content from The Bible Binge? Head over to the nation’s top fake online divinity school, The Bible Binge Seminary! You’ll find Mini-Favored or Forsaken episodes, monthly Fellowship Hall gatherings, and so much more for just $5 a month. Join here!THE POPCASTCheck out our other podcast: The Popcast with Knox and Jamie. It's a weekly show about pop culture where we educate on the things that entertain, but don't matter. Here is our suggested Popcast starter playlist.Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Bible Binge BulletinGet The Bible Binge Merch: Shop hereShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcastFollow The Bible Binge on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 71The NOs of SermonsWith every head bowed and every eye closed, we’re talking about the NOs of Sermons! Join Knox, Jamie, and Erin as they share their personal NOs of sermons while also exploring the sermon archives of our listeners. Do pastors need a sermon time limit? Should we implement Yelp reviews for sermons? Are sermons the caramelized Brussels sprouts of the Christian experience? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS Source Material: Read all the comments on the original Instagram post A superb way to listen to your podcasts: Overcast Christian Dessert: Maverick City Music What was that SNL Video? Watch Valets here Learn more about Getback Coaches here Curious what Hell sounds like? Find out here Give me more: Find all the sermon fails here BIBLE BINGE SEMINARYOur Patreon supporters can access our Mini Favored or Forsaken episodes, Open House episodes, monthly Fellowship Hall gatherings, and more! Become a partner.THE POPCASTCheck out our other podcast: The Popcast with Knox and Jamie. It's a weekly show about pop culture where we educate on the things that entertain, but don't matter. Here is our suggested Popcast starter playlist.Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Bible Binge Bulletin Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcastFollow The Bible Binge on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 72SWDGISS: The TemplesGather up your unicorn leather and get ready to do some snail milking because today, we’re discussing all the Bible buildings. Join Knox, Jamie, and Erin in this Stuff We Didn’t Get in Sunday School episode as they deep-dive the temple. Was the Tabernacle just God’s mobile home? Why is so much real estate given to describe these things in the Bible? Do Christians even need to care about any of this? Listen along to hear conversations on all this and more! MENTIONS Looking for templates for sharing on socials? Download them here! Building God’s Mobile Home: Watch this video Tell me more about Thin Place: Listen to our Fellowship Hall Thin Places night. David Deep-Dive: Listen to our David Season Need more info about Bible treasures? SWDGISS: Bible Treasures | BSQTNA: The Ark of the Covenant Temple Mount Deep-Dive: Learn more about the Temple Mount Sifting Project Scripture Referenced: Mark 15:37-39 | Matthew 27:51-54 BIBLE BINGE SEMINARYIf you like us here, then you’ll love us on Patreon. The Bible Binge Seminary is home to monthly Fellowship Hall Gatherings, resources, and plenty of bonus episodes. You can get access to all this and so much more for just $5 a month at patreon.com/thebiblebinge. THE BIBLE BINGE SHOPThe only place on the Internet where you can find Bible studies and resources for those curious about faith AND Chris Hemsworth's abs. Check it out here! THE POPCASTCheck out our other podcast: The Popcast with Knox and Jamie. It's a weekly show about pop culture where we educate on the things that entertain, but don't matter. Here is our suggested Popcast starter playlist.Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Bible Binge BulletinGet The Bible Binge Merch: Shop hereShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcastFollow The Bible Binge on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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