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Know Why Podcast
by Know Why Podcast
A weekly podcast for young adults seeking to go deeper on life’s biggest questions.
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How to Reverse the Dating Recession Ft. Dr. Andrea Gurney
Young adults are in a dating recession, even though a new report reveals that the majority of young adults would like to be married someday. Dr. Andrea Gurney is helping to lead a new initiative—the Dating Education Action Network—to help multidisciplinary experts create blueprints and practical...
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Can AI Steal Your Purpose as a Human? Know Why You Were Made
Do you know why you're here? What you believe about human origins and purpose will become more salient than ever as AI tools become more ubiquitous. Amid scary predictions about potential human extinction due to AI, others are talking about the flip side—the "utopian" future than awaits humanity…
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Is Religion Actually Declining? Know Why There May be More to the Story with. Dr. Byron Johnson
For years, surveys have showed the decline of religion and the rise of the "nones." Much has been said about America becoming a more secular nation. Is that actually true? Co-author of the book The Death of Religion? Nones, Others, and the Flourishing of Faith with historian Thomas Kidd, Dr.…
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Why You Need to Prepare for the Midterm Elections Now
Election Day is November 3, but now is the time to prepare if you want to be an informed voter. While federal level races tend to get all the attention, state and local level positions, as well as propositions on your ballot, will tangibly impact what life is like in your state and your local...
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Making sense of the Hugging Face Attack, AI Agents, and the Claims of Big AI with Doug Smith
In recent weeks we’ve seen headlines about the “Hugging Face attack,” where AI agents from OpenAI reportedly escaped their digital testing environment, went rogue online, and hacked into a competitor AI company to steal data. As more investigative reports are released, it looks as if the scale…
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Why is Gen Z the Least Trusting Generation?
Why doesn’t Gen Z trust anyone? In this episode, Liberty talks about some statistics showing that Gen Z is the least trusting generation, and offers theories as to why the public trust of an entire generation was destroyed, and lists many of the consequences for our society. A free country can’t...
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Giving Your Teen a Biblical Worldview Foundation Ft. Andrea Crum
Last week on the Know Why Podcast, you heard from Dr. George Barna about how few teens—including from Christian families—have a biblical worldview today. This week's episode is all about addressing that problem. Andrea Crum joins Liberty to talk about Worldview Prepared, a biblical curriculum...
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Why Today's Christian Kids Lack a Biblical Worldview Ft. Dr. George Barna (Repost)
Dr. George Barna joins the Know Why Podcast to discuss kids, parents, and worldview. Whether you have kids now or hope to someday, listen to find out why things like intentionality, consistency, and honesty are so critical in passing a biblical worldview on to the next generation. You’ll also…
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What Pride Has to do with Marriage, Modern Tech, and this C.S. Lewis Sci-Fi Novel
Historically pride was called the queen of vices for a reason. What does it have to do with the relationship breakdown in modern society, modern tech advancement, and the destruction of the natural world? Everything. In this episode, Liberty reviews a 1945 science fiction novel—That Hideous...
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Why Conservatives Should Be AI-Skeptical
Is it ok for conservatives to be AI skeptics? With popular Democratic politicians rampaging against AI data centers and the Trump administration emphasizing the need to stay ahead of China in AI development, some on the right may believe that opposition to or skepticism about AI is “leftist…
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The Disturbing Connection Between Algorithms, AI Bots, and Antisemitism—And How to Fight Back
Algorithms on social media drive users toward increasingly extreme content. AI bots flood comment sections, drowning out facts and thoughtful perspectives. In an environment like this, where the majority of young people spend hours of their time, it shouldn’t surprise us that distrust, moral...
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Why Does Gen Z Lack a Sense of Purpose in Life?
Gallup Polling shows that nearly half of Gen Z lacks a sense of meaning or purpose in life. A closer look reveals that much of Gen Z’s sense of meaning and purpose in life is tied to what they do for paid work. This isn’t a problem totally unique to Gen Z. In fact, it is the way many people in...
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Why is Texas Requiring Students to Read the Bible?
The State of Texas went viral recently for requiring students to read parts of the Bible in public schools. In this episode of the Know Why Podcast, Liberty looks at what is actually going on. Topics covered include: Understanding the First Amendment, the Establishment Clause, and the “Wall of...
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Why You Should Be Patriotic
The latest Gallup polling shows that rates of patriotism in the United States are at an all time low. Why does that matter? Ahead of America’s 250th anniversary celebration, Liberty argues why you should be patriotic—and what that actually means. Included in this episode: What does patriotism...
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Planting a Seed vs. Planting an Obstacle: How Should Churches Use Digital Tools to Reach Gen Z?
Can Gen Z be effectively evangelized through social media, religious apps, and digital media? In this episode of the Know Why Podcast, Liberty reacts to a recent article by Gen Z writer Freya India on “The Commodification of Christianity.” When using digital tools like short-form videos and apps…
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Would Alien Life Provide Evidence for Evolution...Or Intelligent Design? Ft. Casey Luskin
From the U.S. government’s UAP file releases to Steven Spielberg’s new movie Disclosure Day, aliens are in the news again. While many assume that proof of extraterrestrial life would disprove the Christian faith, Casey Luskin, scientist and attorney with Discovery Institute, argues the opposite.…
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Why Aren't People Talking to Their Neighbors Anymore?
Why aren’t people talking with their neighbors anymore? In this episode of the Know Why Podcast, Liberty breaks down the reasons for dwindling neighbor connections drawing on research from the American Enterprise Institute. She talks about… Which age groups interact with neighbors more often How...
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Why the Way You Use Social Media Matters
The latest World Happiness Report reveals that English-speaking countries are the unhappiest, and sociologist Arthur Brooks theorizes that a major cause for this is the Anglosphere’s social media usage. According to Brooks, hours spent on social media is only part of the explanation. In this...
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Localism and Anxiety: Revisiting Two Past Conversations for Mental Health Awareness Month
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Liberty highlights past Know Why Podcast conversations that offer insight and encouragement to those who may struggle with anxiety. See descriptions and links for each referenced episode below. Can Localism Ease Partisanship (And Even Anxiety)? Interview...
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How Can I Learn to Pray? A Conversation About Gen Z, Mental Health, and Spirituality
Surveys show that Gen Z is spiritual. One study found that teens today are very interested in learning more about Jesus. And yet research also shows that young people frequently struggle with anxiety, depression, and even loneliness. Is prayer the answer? In this week’s episode, Garryt Bryant, a...
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Robot Pets for the Lonely? What This AI-Powered Product Reveals About Us
The man behind the robot vacuum has developed something new—"The Familiar," an AI-powered robot "pet" designed to bond with its owner. While the product itself is interesting or weird, depending on how you look at it, its existence highlights deeper issues in American society today, including......
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60 Percent of Gen Z Said They Cut Someone Out of Their Life. Why?
A recent survey said that 60% of Gen Zers and 50% of Millennials cut someone out of their life in the last year. In the reasons given, many survey respondents listed reasons that had to do with conflict and disagreement. At the same time, young adults report the highest rates of loneliness and…
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Understanding Transhumanism With Help From Tolkien, Lewis, and Ancient Literature
Sam Altman talks about uploading his brain to the cloud. Elon Musks says humans should merge biological intelligence with digital intelligence. Peter Thiel isn’t sure if the human race should continue without that kind of human-tech merger. What do these tech leaders have in common?...
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Can Young Adults Escape the Hustle Culture and Still Achieve the American Dream? With Cole Douglas Claybourn
Is the American Dream dead for Millennials and Gen Z? Is there a version of traditional success that’s still attainable? How are young adults redefining their life dreams in the face of economic instability and loss of trust in institutions? This week on the Know Why Podcast, Cole Douglas…
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Humanoid Robot Teachers? No Thanks!
First Lady Melania Trump recently asked Americans to imagine a humanoid robot tutor named "Plato." Meanwhile, many schools are already incorporating AI into the classroom, in some cases eliminating human teachers altogether. Can AI help solve America's education problems? Or should we draw a line...
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Is There Evidence for Jesus' Resurrection? Interview With Robby Lashua (Repost)
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 this interview, reposted in honor of Holy Week, Stand to Reason apologist...
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Why the Stories We Consume Matter (And Why Too Much Customization is Harmful)
A recent story in The Wall Street Journal includes predictions that in 20 years, AI-augmented entertainment will be so customizable that people can watch the same show and choose their own endings—or even entire plot paths—via "unobstrusive" devices like contact lenses or BCIs. While this...
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Why Your Story of Reality Matters
Why do some social movements seem religious in nature? Why do some even seem like a cult, where questioning the narrative is not allowed? Looking at others' actions—and our own lives—through the lens of story can help us understand. Everyone lives within a story of reality that they are either...
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What to Know About the Online Sports Betting Craze
Did you notice the ads for sports betting apps during the Super Bowl? Maybe you've seen them pop up on your favorite social media platform or YouTube streamer's videos. In this episode featuring returning Know Why Podcast guest Philip Bunn, we answer questions about the online sports phenomenon,...
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Do All Religions Point to the Same Truth? Interview With Jon Noyes
James Talarico is a Texas State Representative and senatorial primary candidate, a Democrat, and a Christian. In recent viral podcast interviews with both Joe Rogan and The New York Times' Ezra Klein, Mr. Talarico sparked some controversy with his claims about religion, Jesus, and the nature of...
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Why Young Men Need Spiritual Mentors in an Age of AI Companions
Young men are craving mentors. But in an era of AI companions, social isolation, and for many, an uncertain economic future, finding the kind of guidance and support a mentor provides can be a challenge. That's where CBMC comes in. Christian Business Men's Connection was founded during the Great...
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What Was So Special About George Washington? Interview With Richard Lim
Through travel and research, historian Richard Lim discovered something most Americans don't know: people around the world are still huge fans of George Washington. Why? In this episode, Richard explains why Washington's decision to step down from power at the dawn of the republic still...
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What Christians Should Know About Chatbots, Big Tech, and the Bible with Doug Smith
Should Christians use chatbots like ChatGPT, Claude, and Grok? Is AI simply a neutral tool that humans can use for either good or evil? How does the book of Genesis offer clarity to the AI conversation? Kicking off Know Why's 2026 season is Doug Smith, longtime software engineer, lifelong student...
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Best of 2025: Biblical Reliability, AI, Charlie Kirk, Trad Wives, and More
It's time for Know Why Podcast's annual "Best Of" Episode! In 2025, most popular episodes among Know Why listeners and viewers included... "Is the Bible Reliable?" With Josh Barnes https://youtu.be/kosxhlxC-WI?si=QJvsjc7rwO1Vh4HW "Does AI 'Perfection' Harm Our Souls?" With Philip Bunn...
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Understanding God's Design for Marriage and Sex
At the beginning of the Know About Family Formation Series, we asked why marriage is good. In today’s episode with Andrea Crum, we wrap up the series talking once again about marriage—specifically the God’s design for marriage and sex that is articulated in the Bible. Andrea addresses questions...
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3 Reasons Why IVF is Problematic
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) accounts for 2 percent of births in the United States, and that percentage is expected to grow. In the U.S., it’s a largely unregulated, multi-billion dollar industry which more and more families are utilizing to form their families. But there are ethical questions…
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How to Build the Village Your Family Needs With Nadya Williams
"It takes a village." Parents often hear this old adage, and having a community to help with childcare or call on during emergencies sounds nice. But the reality for many parents today is that their "village" is nowhere to be found. Author, academic, and homeschooling mother Nadya Williams joins...
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Is Having Kids Bad for the Environment? (Repost)
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…
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Should We Do Things We Don't Enjoy? On Harvard, Grade Inflation, and Finding Life's Deeper Meaning
News outlets have reported Harvard University's students' reactions to the threat of stricter academic standards, after a commission found that grades were massively inflated despite a decline in academic involvement at the college. Some reacted by worrying they wouldn't find their classwork...
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Is Autonomy a Lie?
Is autonomy the default state of human existence? Is freedom from other's neediness a human right? If the answer to those first two questions is "yes," where does that leave individuals who, through no fault of their own, are not autonomous? In her book The Dignity of Dependence: A Feminist...
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Longing for Family: Wading Through Suffering, Childlessness, and Unmet Desires With Chelsea Sobolik
The "Know About Family Formation" series is highlighting the good of marriage and family. But what if you already know family is good, and you desire family, but for one reason or another, that desire remains unfulfilled? Chelsea Sobolik understands what it is like to wrestle with that kind of...
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The Cost of Kids: What Monetary Calculations Miss About Family Life with Ivana Greco
Many millennials and Gen Zers are intentionally avoiding parenthood, and the number one reason cited is cost. But when it comes to kids, can crunched numbers really capture the gamut of costs AND benefits, stresses AND joys that one experiences over a lifetime? As it turns out, spreadsheets fail…
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Soulmates: Myth or Marriage Material? Know About Family Formation
Do you believe in soulmates? In finding "the One?" If so, you're not alone—according to surveys, a majority of young singles hold some version of the soulmate view of marriage. Unfortunately, that's also the marriage view most likely to lead to divorce. In this episode, Liberty summarizes…
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Why Are People Drawn to Conspiracy Theories? Quick Question With Liberty
Almost everywhere you look online, conspiracy theories abound. Recent events are no exception. In this episode Liberty addresses three questions: Why are people drawn to conspiracy theories? Why is it a problem to default to conspiracy theories (especially for Christians)? How can we evaluate...
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What Should Christians Think About the 'Charlie Kirk Effect?' Quick Question With Liberty
In the three weeks since the assassination of Charlie Kirk, something is rippling across the nation that many are calling the “Charlie Kirk Effect.” On social media, individuals are professing Christian faith, returning to church, or going to church for the first time, citing Charlie Kirk’s life...
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Neither Trans Nor Tradwife: Understanding the Truth of Femininity | With Rachel Schroder
What does it mean to be a woman? The culture has wrestled with this point for decades. Ironically, diametrically opposed sides often make the same mistake: conflating the aesthetics of femininity with its definition. Many who embrace transgender ideology argue that feeling feminine and dressing…
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Men and Meekness: Understanding Masculinity That Is Neither Weak Nor Toxic | With Andrew Warthen
You can’t have healthy marriages without healthy individuals, and healthy individuals are people who understand themselves and their purpose in life. Perhaps one reason more young men aren’t getting married, despite many desiring to do so, is because they lack understanding about who they are and...
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Does Marriage Make Men Richer? Know About Family Formation
Young men on the far right and young women on the far left have little in common—except for their views on marriage. Leading voices in the “manosphere” argue that marriage is of no benefit to men, especially when it comes to finances. Many women believe the same lie. According to a robust body of...
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Why is Marriage Good? Interview With John Mancini (Know About Family Formation)
Why is marriage good? Is it only good for the material benefits it may provide individuals, like relational security and legal protection? Or is there an intrinsic good to marriage that can't be analyzed with science? Social and political philosopher John Mancini joins the podcast to kick off the...
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Is Is Ok to Be Mediocre? (Summer Series 2025)
A 22-year-old founder of two multi-million dollar businesses recently made headlines for claiming that "Work-Life Balance Will Keep You Mediocre." In this last episode of Know Why's 2025 summer series, Liberty looks at whether Emil Barr's extreme sacrifices, including giving up relationships and...
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