Know Why Podcast

How Can I Keep Faith Above Partisanship? Know About Political Engagement: Interview With Chris Butler

Many people abandon faith values upon entering the political sphere. But it doesn't have to be that way. Chris Butler, Executive Leader at the AND Campaign and Lead Pastor at Chicago Embassy Church Network, joined Know Why to discuss how Christians can engage in partisan politics without making their party their identity. Listen to hear Chris's practical tips for faithful, strategic political engagement—including a test to see whether you've been "brainwashed" by your party!

How Can I Become an Informed Voter (Part 2)? Know About Political Engagement: Interview With Lisa Hendrickson

Primaries, propositions, and partisanship, oh my! Does political jargon make your head spin? In Part 2 of our interview, campaign manager Lisa Hendrickson explains primaries, offers tips on staying engaged and effective in between election cycles, and discusses the importance of being willing to find common ground with your political opponents.

Know About Political Engagement: How Can I Become an Informed Voter? Interview With Lisa Hendrickson (Part 1)

Feel confident next time you head to the polls! To kick off our new series, Know About Political Engagement, Lisa Hendrickson joins the Know Why Podcast with tips on becoming an informed voter. Drawing from her years of experience managing campaigns and working in various political roles, Lisa encourages listeners to own their vote and know why it counts. 

What Did Jesus Say About Overcoming Anxiety? Know About Jesus: Interview With Lauren McAfee

Lauren McAfee and her husband, Michael, know firsthand what it's like to face back-to-back tragedies and unforeseen trauma. How can we handle the anxiety and grief that results from life spinning out of control? Jesus' teachings and life offer helpful examples, which Lauren and Michael write about in their book Beyond Our Control: Let Go of Unmet Expectations, Overcome Anxiety, and Discover Intimacy With God. Lauren, an author, founder of Stand for Life, and Ministry Director at Hobby Lobby, joins the Know Why Podcast to share their story.

Why is Anger Unhealthy? Know About Jesus: Interview With Brant Hansen (Part 2)

Brant Hansen is back for Part 2! The radio personality and author discusses research from an atheist that points to the genius of Jesus' teachings on anger, forgiveness, and anxiety. Listen and learn why Brant says Jesus is the "smartest man who ever lived."

Is My Anger Righteous? Know About Jesus: Interview With Brant Hansen (Part 1)

Talking about anger has never been more fun! Radio personality and author Brant Hansen joins the Know Why Podcast to discuss his book Unoffendable: How Just One Change Can Make All of Life Better. In Part 1 of his interview, Brant explains Jesus' teachings on anger and forgiveness, sharing personal testimonies revealing that "the way to freedom is the way of Jesus." 

Did Jesus Prescribe Gender Roles? Know About Jesus: Interview With Dr. Sandra Glahn (Part 2)

In Jesus' radical inclusion of women, was he bucking God's system, or acting in perfect alignment with the rest of Scripture? In Part 2 of her interview with Know Why, Dr. Sandra Glahn of Dallas Theological Seminary tackles the issue of gender roles and what the church gets wrong. She also sheds helpful light on a few under-preached stories of women in the Old Testament, and what they teach us about God's heart.

How Did Jesus Treat Women? Know About Jesus: Interview With Dr. Sandra Glahn (Part 1)

In Part 1 of this interview, Dallas Theological Seminary professor Dr. Sandra Glahn offers insight into Jesus' interactions with women and what it means for Christian women today. She explains cultural context surrounding several Bible stories and passages, answering hard questions (such as why Jesus' 12 apostles were male). Dr. Glahn also exposes certain blindspots that can impede our understanding of—or even hide—women's presence in the Bible. 

What Did Jesus Say About Justice? Know About Jesus: Interview With Jon Noyes (Part 2)

Do Jesus' teachings on justice conflict with Old Testament teachings on justice? In Part 2 of Know Why's interview with apologist Jon Noyes, we examine the continuity of biblical justice throughout the Old and New Testaments. Jon even argues that a proper understanding of justice can help us answer this question: Why do bad things happen to good people? Jon shares free resources at the end of the episode for those wishing to read further on this topic. Find links at knowwhypodcast.com!

How Does the Bible Define Justice? Know About Jesus: Interview with Jon Noyes (Part 1)

Gen Z is oriented toward social justice. As part of our Know About Jesus series, Jon Noyes from Stand to Reason joins us to discuss what Jesus said about justice. In Part 1 of a two-part interview, Jon, a former atheist, explains differences between the cultural and biblical definitions of justice. He also shares how he went from thinking "Christians were stupid" to now defending the Christian faith.