Curiously Kaitlyn

This week we answer a question that's on every technology-addicted kids' mind: will we bring our phones to heaven? Theology and technology expert Andy Crouch joins Kaitlyn to talk about a theology of creation and new creation, human creativity and culture, and the story we will spend eternity enjoying.   1:07 - Theme Song   7:10 - Are Phones Magic?   13:25 - The Garden vs the City   17:15 - Sponso...

Kaitlyn is joined this week by pastor Mike Kelsey to answer a very cute question…that is actually much bigger and deeper and harder than you might think. Did God make things like black widows, mosquitos, wasps, and volcanos? And if he did, why do they hurt us?   - Sponsor - Zocdoc - Stop putting off those doctor's appointments! Go to https://www.zocdoc.com/KAITLYN   - Sponsor - No Small Endeavor -...

Happy Easter! In this week's episode, we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ by talking about how his resurrection changes everything. Pastor and scholar Dr. Malcolm Foley joins Kaitlyn to talk about why Jesus' resurrection matters - and what it means for our own coming resurrection.   2:30 - Theme Song   3:30 - Will We Rise From the Dead?   5:20 - Does the Resurrection Matter?   10:00 - Po...

As we approach Good Friday, New Testament scholar Dr. Joshua Jipp joins Kaitlyn to answer a crucial question. Why do we call Good Friday good? Dr. Jipp brings us to a variety of places in the Bible that describe the goodness of the crucifixion, describes how we might approach a Good Friday service with our families, and reminds us of a central truth that should guide all our questions: God is love...

As we approach Palm Sunday, New Testament scholar Nijay Gupta joins Kaitlyn to answer a pretty important question: why do we wave palm branches? Dr. Gupta gives fascinating historical background on this practice, but he also points us to its theological significance. Jesus entered into his reign in a surprising way - because he is a surprising king. 1:44 - Show Starts 8:32 - Palms and Victory 15:1...

As we continue on with our Easter series, we are answering the question: Why was Jesus crucified? Not just why he died, but why did it have to be on a cross? From the brutal history of crucifixion to its transformation into a symbol of hope, Kaitlyn traces how early Christians wrestled with, and ultimately embraced the cross as central to our faith.    0.00 - Sponsor - No Small Endeavor - Award-wi...

Skye Jethani joins Kaitlyn for the next episode in our Lent and Easter series - answering the question "Why did Jesus have to die?" Skye and Kaitlyn discuss theological responses to this question, how reading the Old Testament helps us understand the New Testament better, and how Jesus' death says something about the depth of evil and the even greater depth of God's love.   0:00 - Sponsor - Dwell...

How did colorful eggs, chocolate bunnies, and mountains of candy become part of celebrating Jesus' death and resurrection? Kaitlyn explores the surprising origins of the Easter Bunny and its traditions,  and why Christians feel the need to baptize non-christian things by making up a Christian connection or a Christian origin. Should we join in on the Easter Bunny fun, or is this a tradition we sho...

Dr. Esau McCaulley is back - this time to talk about Lent, fasting, and the church calendar. Dr. McCaulley and Kaitlyn discuss why Christians (even Protestants!) observe Lent, how we can use this time to grow closer to God, and how fasting can spiritually form us in powerful ways. - Sponsor - Glorify - Sign up for the #1 Christian Daily Devotional App to help you stay focused on God. Go to https:/...

This week, we're kicking off a new segment - Kids Say the Most Heretical Things. instead of starting with a question, we let kids take a crack at explaining why we put ashes on our heads for Ash Wednesday. Their answers—funny, profound, and sometimes theologically questionable—give us insight into what we're really teaching in church, whether we mean to or not. Along the way, we'll explore the his...

Kaitlyn is joined by New Testament scholar Kat Burgett to talk about a troubling passage in Exodus concerning slavery - they discuss what the law says, what it means, and how it changes over time. Dr. Burgett shows us a few ways to understand puzzling passages of Scripture, and reminds us to read every tricky passage in light of the whole story of Scripture. - Sponsor - Zocdoc - Stop putting off t...

Dr. Dominick Hernandez joins Kaitlyn to answer an age-old question: How did people like Adam and Eve live longer than we do now? Dr. Hernandez describes a few of the main approaches to answering this question, reminds us that we shouldn't be dogmatic about things the Bible isn't dogmatic about, and (passionately) explains why we should read the genealogies in the Bible! - Sponsor - Better Help - G...

Dr. Vincent Bacote joins Kaitlyn to talk about God sovereignty, creation and redemption, and the job God gave humans to take care of the world. They explore the question, "Why does God take care of us?" and discuss the beauty of God's providence over all things.   - Sponsor - For 15% off first order of Blueland cleaning products, go to this link:  https://www.blueland.com/CURIOUSLY

Pastor and theologian Dr. Barry Jones joins us again this week to answer a perennial question: why didn't God just make us obey? Dr. Jones leads us through three powerful reasons God chose to create humans with the capacity for freely chosen relationship with Him. - Sponsor - Better Help - Go to  https://www.betterhelp.com/CURIOUSLY  to receive 10% off your first month - Sponsor - Glorify - Sign u...

Dr. Carmen Imes joins the podcast this week to talk with Kaitlyn about how we read the Bible, how to ask good questions, and the beginning of the whole human race! Dr. Imes answers the question: If Adam and Eve had two boys, where did all the people come from? She gives two main answers to the question as well as helpful tips on being a better Bible reader. - Sponsor - Listen to scripture througho...

It's Kaitlyn's turn to answer your questions! Producer Mike joins her to talk about whether the trinity was separated on the cross, what to do with contradictions in the Bible, how do we teach salvation to kids, and more! Do you or your kids have questions for future Curiously Kaitlyn episodes? Make sure to submit them at http://holypost.com/curiously - Sponsor - Better Help - Go to https://www.be...

New Testament scholar and Holy Post pundit Amy Peeler joins Kaitlyn to talk about Mary the mother of Jesus, the nature of the Trinity, and fairytales in the Bible! Dr. Peeler answers "If Jesus' dad is the king, is his mother the queen?" with both a yes and a no! Plus: Kaitlyn and Dr. Peeler talk about how Protestants should honor and value Mary.   - Sponsor - For 15% off first order of Blueland cl...

Pastor and author Mike Erre joins Kaitlyn this week to answer "How do we know when God is talking to us?" Mike reminds us how amazing it is that God talks to us at all, and gives biblical guidance on discerning when God is speaking. Kaitlyn and Mike share how they have heard God in their lives, and why they believe God still speaks to his people today. - Sponsor - Listen to scripture throughout yo...

In a special bonus episode, Kaitlyn teaches the story of Jonah to two Sunday School students. It's full of rabbit trails, random questions, and surprisingly profound insights that can only be found in a Sunday School classroom. If you've ever wondered what it would be like to have Kaitlyn as your Sunday School teacher, here's your chance to find out! Sponsor - Glorify - Sign up for the #1 Christia...

This week we answer the question on every little kid's mind tonight: Is Santa real? Scholar and author Grace Hamman answers this question, with a twist. She tells us the story of the real St. Nicholas - the shoes, the miracles, the theological bickering! - and explains what Christians today can learn from the faithful of the past. Sponsor - Get a 2 month free trial of the Logos Bible Study app whe...

Justin Brierley joins Kaitlyn to answer one of the most important questions we've heard: How do we know God is real? Justin explains some compelling reasons to believe in God, describes the difference between knowing and proving that God is real, and helps parents and Sunday school teachers talk to kids (and grown ups!) about believing in God in our pluralistic and skeptical age. - Sponsor - Bette...

New Testament scholar Dr. Jonathan Pennington joins Kaitlyn to talk about two big ideas: the kingdom of God and eternal life. Are these two things different? Can we have eternal life without the kingdom, or the kingdom without eternal life? Dr. Pennington helps us see how the life and teaching of Jesus point to the good news of God's just and loving reign over all things.   - Sponsor - For 15% off...

Our very own New Testament scholar Dr. Esau McCaulley joins Kaitlyn to talk about fear: who feared Jesus, who felt safe with Jesus, and how scary the resurrection might actually be. Dr. McCaulley shows us how Jesus' disciples responded to him in different stories in the gospels, eventually pointing us towards the (somewhat terrifying!) hope that Jesus' resurrection gives us.   - Sponsor - Glorify...

Biblical scholar and president of the National Association of Evangelicals Walter Kim joins Kaitlyn to talk about the Tower of Babel! Dr. Kim explains how the Bible is historically reliable - but also why that question is less important than what the story in Genesis 11 teaches us about humanity and God. He even draws on ancient inscriptions to explain this strange story -  in a way that actually...

For this week's Curiously, Kaitlyn, we're releasing a Holy Post Plus Exclusive episode of Getting Schooled by Kaitlyn Schiess. Revelation is perhaps the most mysterious book in the Bible. Many take it as a map of the future—but maybe it's more about theology and faithfulness than we realize! Kaitlyn breaks down how this book which often scares us is actually a strong message of hope. - Sponsor - G...