Know Why Podcast
A weekly podcast for young adults seeking to go deeper on life’s biggest questions
Episodes
Jan 31, 2024
Jan 31, 2024
24 min
In Part 2 of Know Why's interview with Pastors Lafe and Hope Angell of Grace Point Family Church, we tackle tough questions, including... Does loving my enemies mean I have to put up with toxic people? How can I follow Jesus when I've known Christians who are so unloving? This episode may challenge you to examine your own beliefs and behaviors in light of Jesus' teachings on love!
Jan 24, 2024
Jan 24, 2024
28 min
What did Jesus' love look like? How can we emulate it today—especially in a culture that is often so divided? In this episode (part one of a two-part interview), Pastors Lafe and Hope Angell of Grace Point Family Church discuss examples of how Jesus loved with truth and yet without condemnation. They also offer tips on how young people can do the same today, even when it's difficult.
Jan 17, 2024
Jan 17, 2024
25 min
Historical tests affirm that the New Testament we read today accurately reflects the original documents—but were the authors of the New Testament telling the truth? Did Jesus really do the impossible—come back to life? In Part 2 of our interview with Robby Lashua, we walk through the historical evidence for Jesus' resurrection, including what non-Christian historians have to say about the event.
Jan 10, 2024
Jan 10, 2024
19 min
In the kick-off to our Know About Jesus series, apologist Robby Lashua tackles two tough questions. First, how do we know the New Testament we have today is the same as what was originally written down? Second, how do we know what was written down is true? In this episode, you'll learn about the tests historians use when determining the reliability of ancient documents—and whether the New Testament accounts of Jesus pass those tests.
Jan 3, 2024
Jan 3, 2024
41 min
Want to tackle loneliness, anxiety, or depression in 2024? Improving mental health is a common New Year's resolution. In this episode of the Know Why Podcast, returning guest Ben Bennett of the Resolution Movement shares practical tips from brain science that can help you go from feeling pressured to feeling empowered.
Dec 27, 2023
Dec 27, 2023
33 min
What are the most pressing issues facing teens and young adults today? What questions are they asking about life, purpose, and religion? Joe and Tiffany Williamson work in youth ministry at Thousand Hills Church in Hickory Creek, Texas. They join the Know Why Podcast with firsthand insight into the questions young adults ask, what support they need, and why. Don't miss this insightful and relatable episode.
Dec 20, 2023
Dec 20, 2023
28 min
What do listeners want to know about? We looked at our most-downloaded episodes of 2023 and compiled the highlights here! Listen for excerpts from 5 of listeners' favorite episodes of the year, with selections from every Know Why Series series of 2023! In this episode, you'll hear snippets of the following interviews:
1. Is Social Media Robbing Me of a Richer Life? Know About Healthy Tech Habits: Interview with Dr. Brad East2. Are All Pro-Lifers Religious? Know About Pro-Lifers Series: Interview with Monica Snyder (Part 1)
3. What Does the Bible Have to do with the Israel-Hamas War? Interview with Dr. Gary Frazier4. Why is the Black Community Overrepresented in Abortions? Know About Pro-Lifers Series: Interview with Cherilyn Holloway5. Can I Avoid Burnout at Work? Know About Thriving at Work: Interview with Dr. Eddy Brewer
Dec 13, 2023
Dec 13, 2023
32 min
Joshua Barnes of the popular YouTube channel The Bible Explained is back. He demonstrates why Jesus' birth is unique compared to the origin stories of ancient mythical gods. Josh also highlights intriguing prophesies that predicted the details of Jesus' birth hundreds of years before it happened.
Dec 6, 2023
Dec 6, 2023
32 min
Have you ever heard that Christmas has pagan origins? Does the date we celebrate Christmas—December 25th—have anything to do with ancient holidays like Saturnalia, Dies Natalis Solis Invicti, or even the Winter Solstice? Are traditions like caroling and decorating trees borrowed from other religions? Find out in this interview with Joshua Barnes, creator of popular YouTube channel The Bible Explained.
Nov 29, 2023
Nov 29, 2023
21 min
Chatbots can be problematic, but can they also be useful? If artificial intelligence can do everything we can do, what makes humans unique? Back to think through tough questions like these is Kate Lucky from Christianity Today. She shares insight from her recent feature piece, “AI Will Shape Your Soul,” a deep-dive into what theologians and tech experts are saying about AI chatbots. Don’t miss part two of this interview, the final episode of our #KnowAboutHealthyTechHabits series!
Why Know Why?
Maybe you were raised in church and want to know if there is a reason behind the things you were taught to believe. Maybe you aren’t religious at all, but you’re interested in different perspectives on morality.
No matter where you’re coming from, it’s not enough to know what people say about life’s most important questions. You also want to know why.
Each week, Know Why tackles tough questions on topics ranging from spirituality to current events, with special attention to the issues facing millennials and members of Gen Z.
While we approach these issues from a Christian perspective, we discuss diverse opinions and ultimately dive into what the research says.
The conversations on Know Why are frank and friendly, featuring brief but thorough interviews with a variety of subject-matter experts and interesting people. We hope you find these conversations enjoyable, informative, and relevant to your life.
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