Kaitlyn looks at why Proverbs personifies both wisdom and folly as women, how those images have often been misunderstood, and why Proverbs 31 should not be treated as an impossible checklist for Christian womanhood. She also talk about the Bible's honest account of sin's impact on men and women, the difference between wisdom and certainty, and why learning to live with unanswered questions can actually strengthen faith. 0:00 - Theme Song 1:40 - What's Up with Proverbs? 9:24 - Devaluing Women 13:...
May 19, 2026•25 min
Ever looked around during worship and wondered why everyone suddenly has their hands in the air? Kaitlyn and producer Mike explore where this practice comes from, what the Bible actually says about worship, and why different churches express worship in such different ways. They also unpack the tension between emotional worship and thoughtful faith, and ask an important question: What if God cares more about the condition of your heart than the placement of your hands? 0:00 - Theme Song 1:01 - Wh...
May 12, 2026•27 min
We know we are supposed to get baptized, but does it matter where it happens? Kaitlyn and Mike unpack what baptism actually is, why Christians do it, and why it's about more than just a personal moment. Where you're baptized might be less about the building and more about the people standing with you...but the building still matters! 0:00 - Theme Song 1:00 - Why Can You only Get Baptized in Church? 3:15 - What is Baptism? 7:51 - Is Baptism Just Symbolic? 15:43 - Sponsor - Hiya Health - Go to htt...
May 05, 2026•32 min
Many of us cannot imagine Heaven without bacon. Concerns about meat in Heaven may seem silly, but they're actually really relevant. Kaitlyn unpacks our understanding of our relationship to food, the Garden of Eden, and the Resurrection. And Mike wonders if, perhaps, Heaven will be full of hamburger trees. 0:00 - Theme Song 1:54 - Will There Be Meat in Heaven? 5:44 - Sin Vs. Limitations 12:33 - Sponsor - Blissy - Pure mulberry silk pillow cases—hypoallergenic, naturally cooling, and recommended b...
Apr 28, 2026•29 min
So, babies don't know very much. God knows everything. God became a baby. With all that in mind, did Baby Jesus know everything? Kaitlyn talks about Jesus being both a person and God at the same time and how confusing that can get! 0:00 - Theme Song 1:00 - All-Knowing Baby Jesus? 2:30 - Jesus Grew in Wisdom 10:45 - Sponsor - World Relief - Partner with World Relief in creating safety, stability and belonging for refugees and immigrants at https://www.worldrelief.org/KAITLYN 11:55 - What's Hypost...
Apr 21, 2026•30 min
Human beings are made in the image of God, so we should be first, right? The first are usually the most important. Why would God make us after all the animals and plants? Kaitlyn explains the theology behind Adam and Even being made after the Garden of Eden. 0:00 - Theme Song 1:33 - Why Did God Create People Last? 2:42 - Being Last Humbles Us 9:00 - Being Last Elevates Us 16:18 - God Gave Us Rest 21:26 - Why Rest is Hard 26:05 - End Credits...
Apr 14, 2026•26 min
So, every year, we talk about Jesus dying and coming back. Did that just happen once, or did he die and come back? Kaitlyn and Mike talk about why we mourn Jesus every year even though he only died once. 0:00 - Theme Song 2:45 - Does Jesus Die on the Cross Every Easter? 9:08 - Crucifixion and Communion 18:25 - Sponsor - Tyndale - Ask better question and discover the Gospel of Being Human with Marty Solomon. Check it out at: https://www.navpress.com/ 19:30 - Sponsor - Hiya Health - Go to https://...
Apr 07, 2026•30 min
Ever read something Jesus said and thought… wait, was that supposed to make sense? One young listener asks why Jesus seemed to intentionally confuse people in Mark 4, and it turns out she's stumbled onto one of the hardest passages in the Gospels. Kaitlyn and Mike dig into the parable of the sower, Jesus' surprising quote from Isaiah, and whether God actually wants some people not to understand. They also wrestle with a tension many of us feel: why doesn't God just make everything clearer? The a...
Mar 31, 2026•35 min
You may have heard people in church say, "Jesus is the Word of God," but they also say, "The Bible is the Word of God." The Bible itself refers to Jesus as the "Word of God." How are those things both true? Kaitlyn explains how the term "Word of God" is used throughout the Bible, the debates around the Greek word for "word," and how we interpret scripture to define important terms. 0:00 - Theme Song 1:00 - Why are Jesus and Scripture Both Called the Word of God? 4:30 - Translating "Logos" 10:20 ...
Mar 24, 2026•25 min
If your dog goes to heaven, will she see Jesus as a dog? Kaitlyn and Mike explore what the Bible actually says about animals, God's care for creation, and whether the pets we love might be part of the new creation. They tackle why Jesus became human and why that particular, embodied humanity still matters today. The conversation leads to a bigger question many adults quietly assume: is Jesus whoever we want him to be? And what happens when the real Jesus challenges the version we've made in our ...
Mar 17, 2026•34 min
Pharaoh's magicians seem to be doing magic in the Bible! If supernatural power comes from God, then how are these guys turning rods into snakes? Kaitlyn talks about how people have understood that passage in the Bible and what it reveals about our relationship to idols, magic, and God. 0:00 - Theme Song 0:56 - Why Did God Let Pharaoh's Magicians Do Magic? 4:25 - Was it Just a Magic Trick? 9:12 - God vs Egyptian gods 15:22 - Sponsor - With & For: Psychology and Spirituality for Thriving Podca...
Mar 10, 2026•31 min
Most of us assume angels rank above humans in the great cosmic hierarchy. But angels, for all their mystery and power, lack two essential parts of what it means to be human: a physical body and the kind of covenant relationship with God that shapes our story. Kaitlyn takes up the simple question of whether angels are boys or girls and uses it to draw out the deeper differences between angels and humans and how these differences point us back to the astonishing claim at the heart of Scripture: th...
Mar 03, 2026•32 min
Did God choose you or did you choose God? Kaitlyn tackles one of Christianity's most debated questions, predestination vs. free will, exploring what the Bible says about God's sovereignty, human choice, and how believers have wrestled with holding both together for centuries. She also addresses the deeper motivations behind this debate, including fear about salvation, questions about responsibility, and the temptation to settle for overly simple answers to complex mysteries. 0:00 - Theme Song 1:...
Feb 24, 2026•34 min
Isn't it weird that the Bible has all these little verse and chapter markers? And the original writers of the books of the Bible didn't write them. So, where did they come from? Kaitlyn explains why we have verse and chapter markers and how it sometimes changes how we read the Bible. 0:00 - Theme Song 0:52 - What's With All the Numbers in the Bible? 4:00 - Why Read Whole Books of the Bible? 8:18 - Dividing the Bible Into Verses 13:35 - Sponsor - With & For: Psychology and Spirituality for Th...
Feb 17, 2026•34 min
We all know the story of Lot's wife being turned into a pillar of salt, but have you ever stopped to look at it from her perspective? Kaitlyn unpacks this strange story to talk about God's mercy, our tendency to return to things that harmed us, and how to read the Bible when we come across stories we do not fully understand. 0:00 - Theme Song 2:07 - Why Was Lot's Wife Turned Into Salt? 9:00 - Why Salt? 14:20 - Sponsor - No Small Endeavor - Award-winning podcast where theologians, philosophers, a...
Feb 10, 2026•35 min
What does it mean to fear an all-loving God? Is it just reverence and awe, or are we actually supposed to be afraid? Kaitlyn and Mike wrestle with biblical stories, common misconceptions about Greek and Hebrew word studies, and the difference between fear that drives us away from God and fear that draws us closer. They also explore how a healthy fear of God can free us from fear of people, power, and politics and why that paradox might actually be good news. 0:00 - Theme Song 3:11 - Fear as Resp...
Feb 03, 2026•32 min
We think the after life will be perfect in every way, but that is not the picture that Scripture paints. From Eden to new creation, Kaitlyn and Mike explore why scripture calls creation "good" instead of "perfect," why only God has perfection, and why eternal life won't be static, boring, or frozen in place. Instead, it's a future of growth, learning, and flourishing—far better than the perfection we imagine now. 0:00 - Theme Song 0:55 - Should the Word Be Used to Describe Something on Earth? 3:...
Jan 27, 2026•26 min
Why do Christians bow their heads when they pray? Is it just tradition, a way to avoid distraction, or does our posture actually shape our faith? Kaitlyn and Producer Mike explore where bowing came from, how the Bible depicts it, what the early church thought about prayer posture, and how our bodies help form our hearts. Also in the episode: feudal hand gestures, sugar glider onesies, and why distracted prayers might not be something to feel guilty about after all. 0:00 - Theme Song 2:25 - Why D...
Jan 20, 2026•32 min
It's mailbag time! Kaitlyn and Mike field your questions about faith and works, why churches sometimes prioritize nursery duty over community outreach, and how to move beyond the "Bible in a Year" grind. They talk salvation as allegiance, children as the church's shared responsibility, and creative ways to stay rooted in Scripture without treating it like a daily vitamin. 0:00 - Theme Song 1:25 - Is Salvation a Gift? 6:33 - What Did Paul Mean by "Work Out Your Salvation?" 12:02 - Sponsor - Bluel...
Jan 13, 2026•32 min
How can we have a personal relationship with God, when we do all the talking? How can Christians talk honestly about heaven and the afterlife without oversimplifying or confusing people? And why does Scripture sometimes show God responding with judgment and other times with surprising mercy? Kaitlyn lets the grown ups have a turn asking their questions, and they don't disappoint! She tackle these questions and explores grief, repentance, mystery, and what it looks like to trust God's character w...
Jan 06, 2026•35 min
Jesus cries out, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" How can the Father forsake the Son if they're the same person in the Trinity? Was the Trinity severed? Kaitlyn has thoughts on this important theological debate—and reveals how this debate is part of why she became a theologian! 0:00 - Intro 0:37 - Theme Song 1:20 - Show Starts 2:40 - Kaitlyn's Origin Story 12:50 - Penal Substitutionary Atonement 18:42 - Sponsor - Dwell - Listen to scripture throughout your day. Go to https://www.dwell...
Dec 30, 2025•40 min
What if there was no angry innkeeper in the nativity story? Despite what Christmas pageants might suggest, Jesus was likely not born in a stable, and Mary and Joseph were probably not rejected by an innkeeper. Kaitlyn takes a closer look at Luke's nativity account, exploring what Scripture actually says about mangers, guest rooms, animals, and family—and why those details matter. What may seem like a small detail about Jesus' birth location reveals something much bigger about power, empire, and ...
Dec 23, 2025•32 min
Why would God choose such a young woman to be the mother of Jesus? Kaitlyn Schiess reflects on Mary's age, vulnerability, and social position, and why those details matter so much in the Advent story. Drawing from Luke 1, they explore how God consistently works through surprising people, why Mary's response is so different from Zechariah's, and what this teaches us about faith, doubt, and trust. Mary shows us that faithful waiting isn't about doubting whether God can do this, but about asking ho...
Dec 16, 2025•30 min
What's the point of Advent in a world that's already been playing Christmas music since October? Kaitlyn digs into the ancient roots of Advent, why the church calendar begins with longing instead of celebration, and how this season teaches us to live in the tension between God's promises and our present reality. When we feel the quiet ache from the Christmas season never quite living up to our expectations, Advent helps us understand the true meaning of Christmas better than Charlie Brown ever c...
Dec 09, 2025•31 min
We all know the wise men from our nativity sets, but what's actually going on in this story? Who were the wise men, and why did Matthew include them in his accounting of the birth of Christ? This well-known but undeniably odd part of the nativity story is loaded with meaning that can reorient how we enter Advent. Kaitlyn and Producer Mike follow kids' simple questions about stars, gifts, and travel timelines into the deeper layers of Matthew's Gospel, where foreign astrologers, of all people, be...
Dec 02, 2025•37 min
Does prayer make a difference? After all, if God knows everything about us, then why should we bother praying? Kaitlyn helps us understand how prayer is more than listing our requests, but an opportunity to experience relationship with a Father who delights to hear from His kids, reshaping our desires, and drawing us into dependence on Him. 0:00 - Theme Song 0:23 - Sponsor - Dwell - Listen to scripture throughout your day. Go to https://www.dwellbible.com/CK for 25% off! 2:50 - What's the Point ...
Nov 25, 2025•35 min
Let's dive into the surprising story behind God revealing Himself as Yahweh. Why does the Bible sometimes say God , sometimes LORD , and why do we almost never see "Yahweh" printed in English translations? Kaitlyn and Mike explore how this ancient name points to God's character, His promise of presence, and why the "philosophical God" and the "personal God" are actually the same God. They also unpack how knowing God's name shapes the way we read Scripture, pray, and understand Jesus. And with Ad...
Nov 18, 2025•37 min
What do we do when God feels silent, distant, or forgetful? Kaitlyn and Producer Mike explore how the Bible talks about God "remembering," why Scripture also says He "forgets" our sins, and why it can sometimes feel like God has overlooked us. They walk through stories from Noah to Zachariah, reflect on waiting, disappointment, and hope, and offer a reminder that God's presence—not quick fixes—is the promise we can rely on. 0:00 - Theme Song 0:48 - Does God Forget Stuff? 3:55 - God Remembering 9...
Nov 11, 2025•27 min
If Jesus tells us to love our enemies, does that extend all the way to Satan? This week, Kaitlyn and Mike take a surprisingly thoughtful kids' question and use it to explore what Christians mean when we talk about the devil, and what Scripture is actually asking of us when it commands enemy-love. They also revisit the much-maligned phrase "love the sinner, hate the sin," and ask whether it still has value, and consider why the hardest "enemies" to love usually aren't cosmic villains, but the peo...
Nov 04, 2025•35 min
Why don't Christians talk about the Holy Spirit more often? Have we quietly replaced dependence on God's Spirit with confidence in our own smarts and systems? What starts as a kid's Halloween question about the "Holy Ghost" quickly turns into a bigger conversation about why the church is so divided, whether we'd even notice if the Spirit disappeared from our theology, and how we might learn to let God surprise us again. After all, the Holy Ghost isn't here to haunt us, but to make us alive. 0:00...
Oct 28, 2025•34 min
