Curiously Kaitlyn

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
 
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17:12 - Daily Vitamin
 
21:58 - How Divisions Change Interpretation
 
28:35 - Not Being Intimidated by Scripture
 
33:28 - End Credits

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?
 
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17:33 - Why's the Bible Written Like That?
 
34:30 - End Credits

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 Respect?
 
8:23 - Power is Frightening
 
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19:22 - Fire and Brimstone
 
27:21 - Fear is Powerful
 
31:53 - End Credits

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?
 
3:35 - Was Eden perfect?
 
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14:00 -Perfectionism
 
22:02 - Orienting Toward Heaven
 
25:28 - End Credits

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 Do We Bow Our Heads?
 
5:32 - Bowing in the Bible
 
12:32 - World Relief - Join The Path to help vulnerable people
 
14:15 - Is God in front of us?
 
22:10 - Trusting God's Love
 
29:42 - Summing it Up
 
31:14 - End Credits