Know Why Podcast

Can I Avoid Burnout? Know About Thriving At Work: Interview with Dr. Eddy Brewer

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 Podcast, the first in our series on Thriving at Work. 

Why is the Black Community Overrepresented in Abortions? Know About Pro-Lifers Series: Interview with Cherilyn Holloway

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 abortion. She offers practical advice for pro-life activists and a hopeful call for people from all backgrounds to work together to build a better future.

Are All Pro-Lifers Religious? Know About Pro-Lifers Series: Interview with Monica Snyder (Part 2)

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!

Are All Pro-Lifers Religious? Know About Pro-Lifers Series: Interview with Monica Snyder (Part 1)

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 biology lesson? Start listening!

Can Women with Unplanned Pregnancies Find Support at Church? Know About Pro-Lifers Series: Interview with Amy Ford

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.

Do Pro-Lifers Help Women? Know About Pro-Lifers Series: Interview with Chelsey Youman

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 abortion and why women seek it in the first place, what abortion opponents are doing well, and what the pro-life movement can do better.

Do I Need to Find My Dream Job to be Happy at Work?

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.

What’s the Right Way to Study Problematic Historical Figures? Interview with Richard Lim

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 President, offers his perspective on what we can learn from the past—and how.

Is it Possible to Thrive When I Have Anxiety and Depression? Interview with Ben Bennett

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.

Is Having Kids Bad for the Environment?

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, climate scientists, and more, exploring a question many young adults are asking.