# Who the Hell are the Gideons?

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Podcast: [Faith Adjacent](https://stenobird.com/podcast/faith-adjacent-410182)
Published: 2026-05-07T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

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 The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.    I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Order Here | Guided Journal   Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow 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 .

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