Do you have questions about theology, the Bible, or the church that you're too afraid to ask? Tired of pastors and scholars using unfamiliar language or overly complicated explanations? Curiously, Kaitlyn is a weekly podcast hosted by author and theologian Kaitlyn Schiess that tries to make theology accessible, meaningful, and fun. Each week, you'll hear a kid ask a theology question–sometimes serious, sometimes silly–and Kaitlyn will interview a scholar to help answer it (without all the academic jargon). Together, Kaitlyn and her guest discover that this one simple question opens up big theological ideas that can impact our live...
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Sep 29, 2026 · 35:51
It's rapid-fire question time! Kaitlyn and Producer Mike work through some of the funniest, strangest, and surprisingly deep questions kids have sent in, covering everything from…
Sep 22, 2026 · 33:24
Women are all over the Bible, but many of their stories rarely make it into sermons, Sunday school lessons, or children's Bibles. Kaitlyn sits down with Carmen Joy Imes and Nijay…
Sep 15, 2026 · 36:26
Dinosaurs, Adam and Eve, evolution, and the Bible can raise some big questions, especially for kids. Kaitlyn and Producer Mike talk about how Christians have tried to make sense…
Sep 8, 2026 · 21:22
Producer Mike's son Oliver has a lot of questions about the Bible, so Kaitlyn sits down with him to talk through as many as they can. Why did God rest on the seventh day? How did…
Sep 1, 2026 · 20:12
Curiously Kaitlyn is coming to an end in a few weeks, but Kaitlyn isn't going anywhere. Kaitlyn and Mike explain why the show is wrapping up, what they've loved about answering…
Aug 25, 2026 · 26:23
Why did the Pharisees clash so often with Jesus if they were genuinely trying to be faithful to God? Kaitlyn explains who the Pharisees actually were, why they saw Jesus as a…
Aug 18, 2026 · 34:51
Why did Jesus go to heaven? And if he went "up," does that mean he's living somewhere in outer space? Kaitlyn and Mike unpack the surprisingly strange story of Jesus' ascension…
Aug 11, 2026 · 35:46
Movies are filled with cars, buildings, and cities blowing up—we love explosions! Does the Bible have any explosions? Kaitlyn and Noah, her fiancé, ask what counts as an…
Aug 4, 2026 · 28:23
The story of Abraham and Isaac is one of the most unsettling passages in the Bible. Kaitlyn explains why God tested Abraham even though he already knew what Abraham would do, and…
Jul 28, 2026 · 37:02
In wedding ceremonies, couples say, "Til death do us part." Wait, but what happens to your marriage after death? Jesus talks only briefly about marriage and weddings, but that…
Jul 21, 2026 · 32:33
Crying can feel like a sign of weakness, which makes it hard to imagine an all-powerful God shedding tears. Kaitlyn explores what Jesus weeping at Lazarus's tomb reveals about a…
Jul 14, 2026 · 33:43
The story of Adam and Eve has often been used to argue that men were created to lead and women were created to assist. But does Genesis actually say that? Kaitlyn looks more…
Jul 7, 2026 · 26:39
Heaven is often imagined as clouds, mansions, and maybe a few streets of gold, but Jesus' promise in John 14 is far more comforting than heavenly real estate. Kaitlyn talks about…
Jun 30, 2026 · 30:38
What would the existence of aliens mean for the Christian story? Kaitlyn and Mike explore whether sin only affects humans, whether other planets are part of a fallen creation,…
Jun 23, 2026 · 28:42
Why did changing "brothers" to "brothers and sisters" in some Bibles make so many Christians upset? Kaitlyn unpacks why older translations often said "brothers," "men," or…
Jun 16, 2026 · 34:29
When Jesus prayed, was he talking to himself? Kaitlyn dives into the deep end of Christian theology, talking about the Trinity, Jesus' humanity, and why "three persons, one God"…
Jun 9, 2026 · 28:28
Daniel prays where people can see him, but Jesus tells his followers not to pray just to be noticed. So did Daniel and Jesus disagree about prayer? Kaitlyn explains why Daniel's…
Jun 2, 2026 · 41:54
It's a mailbag episode, and Kaitlyn is taking on a wide range of listener questions about church, communion, and Christian formation. Is it okay to take the Lord's Supper by…
May 26, 2026 · 25:46
When we say Scripture is inspired by God, what do we mean? Did God simply dictate every word, or put the authors in some sort of trance? Did Paul know he was writing Scripture…
May 19, 2026 · 25:02
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…
May 12, 2026 · 27:15
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…
May 5, 2026 · 31:52
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…
Apr 28, 2026 · 29:20
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…
Apr 21, 2026 · 30:10
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…
Apr 14, 2026 · 26:25
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…
Apr 7, 2026 · 29:31
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…
Mar 31, 2026 · 35:25
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…
Mar 24, 2026 · 24:42
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…
Mar 17, 2026 · 34:24
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…
Mar 10, 2026 · 31:26
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…
Mar 3, 2026 · 32:08
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…
Feb 24, 2026 · 34:16
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…
Feb 17, 2026 · 33:56
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?…
Feb 10, 2026 · 34:50
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…
Feb 3, 2026 · 32:25
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…
Jan 27, 2026 · 25:58
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…
Jan 20, 2026 · 31:44
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…
Jan 13, 2026 · 31:46
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…
Jan 6, 2026 · 34:53
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…
Dec 30, 2025 · 39:52
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…
Dec 23, 2025 · 31:47
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…
Dec 16, 2025 · 30:08
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…
Dec 9, 2025 · 30:51
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…
Dec 2, 2025 · 37:22
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…
Nov 25, 2025 · 35:08
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…
Nov 18, 2025 · 37:04
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"…
Nov 11, 2025 · 27:05
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"…
Nov 4, 2025 · 34:54
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…
Oct 28, 2025 · 33:43
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…
Oct 21, 2025 · 28:48
Do you have weird dreams? Could they be from God? In the Bible, God sometimes talks to people through dreams. Why did he do that? Does he still do that today? Kaitlyn and Mike…
Oct 14, 2025 · 30:49
It's a miracle! Kaitlyn's here to talk about miracles. They seem to be all over the Bible, so Christians obviously believe they happened—but do miracles still happen? What does…
Oct 7, 2025 · 27:49
Will we have ferocious sports rivalries in heaven? Will we have tantrums over lost card games? Will we play? This week, Kaitlyn and Producer Mike answer the question - Will we…
Sep 30, 2025 · 32:16
This week, Kaitlyn tackle a kid's big question: "I know there's one true God, but are there little gods beneath him?" From Psalm 82 to Job and Paul, the Bible's language about…
Sep 23, 2025 · 33:20
Most of us imagine heaven as somewhere "up there." We look to the sky when we pray, talk about loved ones "looking down" on us, and even build churches to lift our eyes…
Sep 16, 2025 · 21:04
Producer Mike joins Kaitlyn again to discuss a seemingly easy but surprisingly tricky question: did Jesus get sick? Mike and Kaitlyn talk about the meaning of the incarnation:…
Sep 9, 2025 · 34:34
Most of us don't give sidewalks a second thought. They're ordinary, unremarkable, and everywhere. But Kaitlyn Schiess explains why even something as plain as a sidewalk can…
Sep 2, 2025 · 37:44
Kaitlyn and Producer Mike tackle not one, but four kid questions in this week's episode! They explore what it means to be made in God's image, why creation itself longs for…
Aug 26, 2025 · 32:31
Theologian and pastor Dr. Barry Jones joins Kaitlyn to tackle a tricky question that leads us to some of the most beautiful passages in Scripture. Why does God allow evil things…
Aug 19, 2025 · 35:34
Theologian Dr. Christa McKirland joins Kaitlyn to answer a question on the podcast that she has already answered before bedtime from one of her own children: why do we call each…
Aug 12, 2025 · 27:40
Theologian and pastor Dr. Mika Edmondson joins Kaitlyn today to tackle a pretty challenging question: Why doesn't God answer my prayers? Dr. Edmondson describes what prayer is,…
Aug 5, 2025 · 31:30
This is an exclusive episode of Getting Schooled from Holy Post Plus! Lots of us do Bible-in-a-year reading plans, for good reason—but how much do we retain? Are we treating the…
Jul 29, 2025 · 21:49
God loves everyone, right? Well, what about people who use their power to hurt others? Kaitlyn Schiess has thought a lot about this and is here to explain what a dictator is, how…
Jul 22, 2025 · 31:14
Kaitlyn Schiess sits down with Amy Peeler (who's on a real Bible translation committee) to answer what's the right version of the Bible. There's so many Bible translations. Why…
Jul 15, 2025 · 37:38
Old Testament scholar (and Holy Post pundit!) Carmen Imes joins Kaitlyn to talk about a question both little kids and grown ups ask a lot: why did God harden Pharaoh's heart? Was…
Jul 8, 2025 · 16:55
How do we explain something as big and complicated as the Trinity to kids? Kaitlyn's here with advice on how to approach the topic—and how we may be making this much harder on…
Jul 1, 2025 · 34:24
Mike Erre joins Kaitlyn to tackle a big question that is also deeply personal: is it wrong to doubt God? Mike shows us some ways we misunderstand both doubt and faith, brings us…
Jun 24, 2025 · 27:59
Kaitlyn is back with another Getting Schooled episode, this time about heresy. Are heresies even real? How do we define them? And most importantly—should you call someone on the…
Jun 17, 2025 · 41:34
Kaitlyn and Skye Jethani are back to explain the egalitarian stance. What Bible verses at first glance seem complementation, but may reveal, with context, a more egalitarian…
Jun 10, 2025 · 48:22
Kaitlyn and Skye Jethani go over the different kinds of complementarianism, the verses used to justify it, and how weird this becomes in practical application. 0:00 - Theme Song…
Jun 3, 2025 · 24:59
In today's installment of the "Kids Say the Most Heretical Things," Kaitlyn tackles a big question: What will heaven be like? We hear from lots of kids about what they think -…
May 27, 2025 · 40:03
In this mailbag edition of Curiously Kaitlyn , Kaitlyn and Producer Mike tackle real, handwritten questions from kids. This time: Do we go straight to heaven when we die? Why…
May 20, 2025 · 28:32
This week Kaitlyn is joined by pastor Clayton Keenon to answer a mind-bending question: was God bored before he made us? What was he doing before creation, and why did he create…
May 13, 2025 · 27:12
This week we have an incredibly special guest on the show: Kaitlyn's mom! Debbie Schiess joins us to talk about what little Kaitlyn was curious about, how to respond well to your…
May 6, 2025 · 37:12
This week we answer a question that's on every technology-addicted kids' mind: will we bring our phones to heaven? Theology and technology expert Andy Crouch joins Kaitlyn to…
Apr 29, 2025 · 33:03
Kaitlyn is joined this week by pastor Mike Kelsey to answer a very cute question…that is actually much bigger and deeper and harder than you might think. Did God make things like…
Apr 22, 2025 · 34:07
Happy Easter! In this week's episode, we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ by talking about how his resurrection changes everything. Pastor and scholar Dr. Malcolm Foley…
Apr 15, 2025 · 29:26
As we approach Good Friday, New Testament scholar Dr. Joshua Jipp joins Kaitlyn to answer a crucial question. Why do we call Good Friday good? Dr. Jipp brings us to a variety of…
Apr 8, 2025 · 34:00
As we approach Palm Sunday, New Testament scholar Nijay Gupta joins Kaitlyn to answer a pretty important question: why do we wave palm branches? Dr. Gupta gives fascinating…
Apr 1, 2025 · 25:10
As we continue on with our Easter series, we are answering the question: Why was Jesus crucified? Not just why he died, but why did it have to be on a cross? From the brutal…
Mar 25, 2025 · 32:48
Skye Jethani joins Kaitlyn for the next episode in our Lent and Easter series - answering the question "Why did Jesus have to die?" Skye and Kaitlyn discuss theological responses…
Mar 18, 2025 · 20:06
How did colorful eggs, chocolate bunnies, and mountains of candy become part of celebrating Jesus' death and resurrection? Kaitlyn explores the surprising origins of the Easter…
Mar 11, 2025 · 29:53
Dr. Esau McCaulley is back - this time to talk about Lent, fasting, and the church calendar. Dr. McCaulley and Kaitlyn discuss why Christians (even Protestants!) observe Lent,…
Mar 4, 2025 · 24:07
This week, we're kicking off a new segment - Kids Say the Most Heretical Things. instead of starting with a question, we let kids take a crack at explaining why we put ashes on…
Feb 25, 2025 · 40:29
Kaitlyn is joined by New Testament scholar Kat Burgett to talk about a troubling passage in Exodus concerning slavery - they discuss what the law says, what it means, and how it…
Feb 18, 2025 · 39:22
Dr. Dominick Hernandez joins Kaitlyn to answer an age-old question: How did people like Adam and Eve live longer than we do now? Dr. Hernandez describes a few of the main…
Feb 11, 2025 · 27:33
Dr. Vincent Bacote joins Kaitlyn to talk about God sovereignty, creation and redemption, and the job God gave humans to take care of the world. They explore the question, "Why…
Feb 4, 2025 · 31:26
Pastor and theologian Dr. Barry Jones joins us again this week to answer a perennial question: why didn't God just make us obey? Dr. Jones leads us through three powerful reasons…
Jan 28, 2025 · 30:05
Dr. Carmen Imes joins the podcast this week to talk with Kaitlyn about how we read the Bible, how to ask good questions, and the beginning of the whole human race! Dr. Imes…
Jan 21, 2025 · 47:06
It's Kaitlyn's turn to answer your questions! Producer Mike joins her to talk about whether the trinity was separated on the cross, what to do with contradictions in the Bible,…
Jan 14, 2025 · 32:13
New Testament scholar and Holy Post pundit Amy Peeler joins Kaitlyn to talk about Mary the mother of Jesus, the nature of the Trinity, and fairytales in the Bible! Dr. Peeler…
Jan 7, 2025 · 34:49
Pastor and author Mike Erre joins Kaitlyn this week to answer "How do we know when God is talking to us?" Mike reminds us how amazing it is that God talks to us at all, and gives…
Dec 31, 2024 · 29:19
In a special bonus episode, Kaitlyn teaches the story of Jonah to two Sunday School students. It's full of rabbit trails, random questions, and surprisingly profound insights…
Dec 24, 2024 · 29:52
This week we answer the question on every little kid's mind tonight: Is Santa real? Scholar and author Grace Hamman answers this question, with a twist. She tells us the story of…
Dec 17, 2024 · 35:06
Justin Brierley joins Kaitlyn to answer one of the most important questions we've heard: How do we know God is real? Justin explains some compelling reasons to believe in God,…
Dec 10, 2024 · 25:43
New Testament scholar Dr. Jonathan Pennington joins Kaitlyn to talk about two big ideas: the kingdom of God and eternal life. Are these two things different? Can we have eternal…
Dec 3, 2024 · 28:59
Our very own New Testament scholar Dr. Esau McCaulley joins Kaitlyn to talk about fear: who feared Jesus, who felt safe with Jesus, and how scary the resurrection might actually…
Nov 26, 2024 · 30:33
Biblical scholar and president of the National Association of Evangelicals Walter Kim joins Kaitlyn to talk about the Tower of Babel! Dr. Kim explains how the Bible is…
Nov 19, 2024 · 46:32
For this week's Curiously, Kaitlyn, we're releasing a Holy Post Plus Exclusive episode of Getting Schooled by Kaitlyn Schiess. Revelation is perhaps the most mysterious book in…
Nov 12, 2024 · 24:41
Author and astrophysicist Deborah Haarsma joins us to tackle a tough theological and scientific question - why did God make the other planets? Dr. Haarsma shows us how Scripture…
Nov 5, 2024 · 32:45
Pastor and theologian Corey Widmer is back, this time to talk about how to read the Bible well, how to understand violence in the Bible, and how to think about the Trinity. This…
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