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 ...
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, how we can use this time to grow closer to God, and how fasting can spiritually form us in powerful ways. - Sponsor - Glorify - Sign up for the #1 Christian Daily Devotional App to help you stay focused on God. Go to https://glorify-app.com/CURIOUSLY to download the app today! Â - Sponsor - Better Help - Go to https://www.betterhelp.com/CURIOUSLY to receive 10% off your first month Holy Post Plus Sunday School with Kaitlyn: https://www.patreon.com/posts/124081561/
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Why do we put ashes on our head for Ash Wednesday?
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 our heads for Ash Wednesday. Their answers—funny, profound, and sometimes theologically questionable—give us insight into what we’re really teaching in church, whether we mean to or not. Along the way, we'll explore the history and significance of Ash Wednesday, how it connects to repentance, mortality, and Christian hope, and why facing our sin and death isn’t as dark as it seems.  - Sponsor - World Relief - Get a free prayer guide to join a community of prayers in for refugees, immigrants, separated families, and persecuted Christians. Go to https://www.worldrelief.org/KAITLYN  - Sponsor - Fabric by Gerber Life - Join the thousands of parents who trust Fabric to protect their family. Apply today in just minutes at https://www.meetfabric.com/KAITLYN
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Can we trust God if he was ok with slavery?
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 changes over time. Dr. Burgett shows us a few ways to understand puzzling passages of Scripture, and reminds us to read every tricky passage in light of the whole story of Scripture. - Sponsor - Zocdoc - Stop putting off those doctor’s appointments! Go to https://www.zocdoc.com/KAITLYN - Sponsor - Listen to scripture throughout your day. Go to https://www.dwellbible.com/CK for 25% off!
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How did people like Adam and Eve live longer than we do now?
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 approaches to answering this question, reminds us that we shouldn’t be dogmatic about things the Bible isn’t dogmatic about, and (passionately) explains why we should read the genealogies in the Bible! - Sponsor - Better Help - Go to https://www.betterhelp.com/CURIOUSLY to receive 10% off your first month - Sponsor - Hiya Health - Go to https://www.hiyahealth.com/CURIOUSLY to receive 50% off your first order - Sponsor - Fabric by Gerber Life - Join the thousands of parents who trust Fabric to protect their family. Apply today in just minutes at https://www.meetfabric.com/KAITLYN
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Why does God take care of us?
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 does God take care of us?” and discuss the beauty of God’s providence over all things.  - Sponsor - For 15% off first order of Blueland cleaning products, go to this link: https://www.blueland.com/CURIOUSLY
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 lives, shape our view of God, and understand Scripture in a new way. Whether you're reminiscing about your own childhood curiosities or simply seeking a refreshing take on faith, tune in and rediscover the joy of learning with "Curiously Kaitlyn.”