Know Why Podcast

A weekly podcast for young adults seeking to go deeper on life’s biggest questions

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Episodes

Wednesday Mar 06, 2024

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." 

Wednesday Feb 28, 2024

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.

Wednesday Feb 21, 2024

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. 

Wednesday Feb 14, 2024

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!

Wednesday Feb 07, 2024

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.

Wednesday Jan 31, 2024

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!

Wednesday Jan 24, 2024

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. 

Wednesday Jan 17, 2024

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. 

Wednesday Jan 10, 2024

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.

Wednesday Jan 03, 2024

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. 

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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