Know Why Podcast

Over 80% of people experience imposter syndrome. Has that ever been you? In this episode of the Know Why Podcast, Liberty's longtime friend Peyton Luke, Media Specialist at First Liberty Institute, shares how she overcame imposter syndrome and learned to handle the hurt of being misunderstood in a professional position. Peyton and Liberty also discuss the importance of strong faith and solid frien...

In the second installment of this two-part interview, radio producer Steve Miller talks about his favorite jobs, what job he hated, and what made the difference. At the core of this conversation are some important questions... is it possible to do what you're passionate about, even when it doesn't pay? Is it possible to enjoy a job that isn't your "dream?" And what does worshiping God have to do w...

"Do what you love and you'll never work a day in your life." According to Steve Miller, that ancient proverb is misguided. In the first installment of this two-part interview, Steve shares the long journey he took to discover his true passion—drama—and why it's more than okay that drama isn't his livelihood today. The latest in Know Why's Thriving at Work series, this episode offers a fun conversa...

Does the thought of working 40 hours a week at the same place for decades sound unappealing? Here's your permission slip to say so out loud! In this installment of our Thriving at Work series, life coach Kerri Christopher from Clarity Life Consulting acknowledges that "having it all" is exhausting, explains what a "portfolio life" looks like, and challenges the notion that a successful career equa...

Is burnout unavoidable? With workplace stress at an all-time high, it may seem that way. But according Dr. Eddy Brewer, Senior Pastor at Capitol Hill Assembly of God in Oklahoma City, the answer is no! His studies prove it is possible to prevent burnout and cultivate a healthy work-life balance. He shares the "how"—backed by extensive research and ancient wisdom—in this episode of the Know Why Pod...

Can racial justice and pro-life activism go hand-in-hand? In this episode of the Know Why Podcast, the latest installment of our Know About Pro-Lifers Series, Cherilyn Holloway says they not only can, but should. Founder and president of Pro-Black Pro-Life, Cherilyn challenges listeners to think and step outside the box in order to understand the systemic factors driving African American women to...

Monica Snyder from Secular Pro-Life is back! In Part 2 of her conversation with Know Why Podcast, Monica tackles tough questions including... Do pro-lifers care about bodily autonomy?  Do embryos *really* have heartbeats? Are women being denied life-saving treatment post-Roe? Don't miss this latest installment of our Know About Pro-Lifers series!

Religious. Fundamentalist. Republican. This stereotype is how many people imagine pro-lifers. Monica Snyder, Executive Director of Secular Pro-Life, busts that stereotype in a two-part interview with Know Why Podcast. In this episode, Monica talks about Secular Pro-Life and uses her background in biology to discuss the beginning of human life and personhood. Ready for shattered perceptions and a b...

What would it take for churches to provide the love, support, and encouragement women need when they're unexpectedly expecting? Amy Ford, President and Founder of Embrace Grace, Inc., has some ideas.   In this episode of the Know Why Podcast, hear Amy's powerful testimony and learn about the ministry making churches a place more people want to run to instead of away from.

Why do women seek abortion? Is abortion truly the best solution to women's problems? Do pro-lifers adequately address those problems...or do they make them worse? Bringing perspective to these difficult yet important questions is Chelsey Youman, the Texas State Director and National Legislative Advisor for Human Coalition. Chelsey kicks off Know Why's first #KnowAbout series by busting myths about...

If you want to be happy at work, you've got to find your dream job. Right? Maybe not. In this episode, Liberty dives into research on workism, fixed theory, and happiness to find out if having your "dream job" truly matters...and why or why not.

In recent years, young people in America have participated in important cultural conversations about our nation’s history and how we look at it. Part of that has included questioning whether certain historical figures or other aspects of our history are worth studying, remembering, or honoring. In this episode of the Know Why Podcast, Richard Lim, historian and host of the podcast This American Pr...

In this relevant episode, Liberty talks with Ben Bennett, author, speaker, and director of the Resolution Movement, about mental health and what it takes to thrive. Ben shares his own story of overcoming anxiety, offering practical hope to generations of young adults. Ben also shares what he has learned about the fascinating (and maybe surprising) intersection of brain science and biblical wisdom.

Many young adults are worried that having children will overburden a planet that’s already overpopulated and further damage the environment. They’re also worried about what kind of environment their kids will be born into. Are these valid concerns — and if not, why not? In this episode of the Know Why Podcast, Liberty takes listeners through research and perspectives from millennials, parents, cli...

Church attendance in America is declining...is that a problem? In this episode, Know Why host Liberty McArtor talks with Jonathan Teague, Sr. Associate Pastor of Prestonwood Baptist Church, about research showing interesting benefits of attending a house of worship. Jonathan also shares what a Christian church community should look like according to the Bible, and what young adults desire in a fai...

Women want “half the pie” but abortion doesn’t give it to them. That’s what Destiny Herndon-De La Rosa, founder and president of New Wave Feminists, asserts in this episode of Know Why podcast. Listen as Liberty and Destiny talk abortion, feminism, patriarchy, and what really happened at the 2017 Women’s March in Washington, D.C. Whether you consider yourself a pro-lifer, a feminist, neither, or b...

People of faith are free participate in either political party and advocate their convictions, but Christians often don’t speak out when their party is wrong. That’s what Justin Giboney, attorney, political strategist, and president of the AND Campaign argues in this episode of the Know Why podcast. Listen as Liberty and Justin discuss the shortcomings of both political parties and what honest par...

Can you believe in science and believe in God? Jonathan Witt, Executive Editor at Discovery Institute Press, argues that robust scientific study supports, not undermines, belief in the God of the Bible. If you’ve ever been skeptical about the intermingling of science and religious faith, listen to this episode of Know Why and tell us what you think!

Get the who, what, and why of the Know Why Podcast! In this short pilot episode, host Liberty McArtor shares what you can expect from Know Why and how you can help influence future content. Let's dive in!