Know Why Podcast

Know Why Podcast
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A weekly podcast for young adults seeking to go deeper on life’s biggest questions

  1. 3D AGO

    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 reverberates around the world. He shares historical insight about the American Revolution and other parts of American history, and argues that Washington's vision for the USA can offer hope and encouragement for a cynical generation. More Resources: https://www.richardmlim.com/ https://www.thisamericanpresident.com/

    51 min

  2. FEB 4

    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 of the Bible, and author of [Un]Intentional: How Screens Are Secretly Shaping Your Desires and How You Can Break Free, and the forthcoming [Un]Intelligence: The Lies Behind Today's AI and the Truths You Need to Thrive. In this deep-dive interview, Doug helps us think through the following topics:  What epistemology means and how it helps us understand AI How large language models (LLMs) fundamentally differ from other search engines Whether the "neutral tool" trope applies to AI Why Big Tech founders use spiritual terms to talk about AI And much more.  Listen to this fascinating conversation for a unique perspective on AI and chatbots that is thoroughly informed by a biblical worldview and relevant for every human being.  More Resources:  https://thatdougsmith.com/  https://www.estherlightcapmeek.com/  How People Are Really Using AI (Harvard Business Review) Empire of AI by Karen Hao That Hideous Strength by C. S. Lewis How Bad Are AI Delusions? We Asked the People Treating Them (The New York Times) Against the Machine by Paul Kingsnorth

    1h 1m

  3. 12/17/2025

    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 https://youtu.be/Zp_fVegLcx0?si=qhxuawgVb4EkwrTO "What Should Christians Think About the 'Charlie Kirk Effect?'" https://youtu.be/LuZgzFwcLr8?si=nVX4IAFfRirFILJO "Neither Trans nor Tradwife: Understanding True Femininity" with Rachel Schroder https://youtu.be/eVuEz6KKLr8?si=NUAP9zw6sxruGtwK "Is it Ok to be Mediocre?" https://youtu.be/rQiFswisHIY?si=KxAamuuCU_ysECGI These top 5 most popular episodes are a great representation of the kinds of topics and series Know Why has covered in 2025. If you've enjoyed the Know Why Podcast or found any episode helpful or informative, let us know by emailing info@knowwhypodcast.com, and let us know what you'd like to see the Know Why Podcast cover in 2026. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

    25 min

  4. 12/11/2025

    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 such as… Why do Christians often avoid talking about sex? Why is biblical marriage described as a covenant between one man and one woman? What would happen if everyone followed a biblical sexual ethic? How does healthy marriage represent God to the world? Despite secular cultural narratives, there is spiritual significance to God’s design for sex and marriage. Listen to know why. More Resources: AndreaCrum.com GenuineFamilyMinistries.com

    31 min

  5. 12/03/2025

    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 that can’t be ignored, which Liberty explores in this episode, including… Is it ok that the vast majority of living embryos created through IVF will never be implanted? Are vulnerable, grieving couples being taken advantage financially, without giving informed consent of the whole process? How is the prevalence of IVF giving rise to 21st century eugenics? Listen and decide whether you agree that the IVF process as it currently exists is unethical, and comment with your thoughts. More Resources The missing fine print on IVF (World Magazine) https://wng.org/opinions/the-missing-fine-print-on-ivf-1761622557 Championing a little-known IVF alternative (World Magazine) https://wng.org/roundups/championing-a-little-known-ivf-alternative-1759865267 What I Went Through to Meet My Daughter (The Free Press) https://www.thefp.com/p/what-i-went-through-to-meet-my-daughter-ivf-fertility The Next Parenting Trend Starts Before Conception (The New York Times) https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/07/opinion/genetics-children-noor-siddiqui.html Secular Pro-Life Resources on Personhood and IVF https://secularprolife.org/index/#You_arent_a_person_until Are All Pro-Lifers Religious? Know About Pro-Lifers (Interview With Monica Snyder, Part 1) (Know Why Podcast) https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-g8t6t-14893e3 Are All Pro-Lifers Religious? Know About Pro-Lifers (interview With Monica Snyder, Part 2) (Know Why Podcast) https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-m9ker-1491a02

    34 min

  6. 11/26/2025

    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 the Know Why Podcast to discuss an overlooked village source that historically played a major role in more Americans' lives—the local church. Reflecting on the state of parenthood today, Nadya offers practical advice for building a village right where you are. She reminds parents that villages are about more than "insurance friends" to call during an emergency...they're about thriving. More Resources: What's a Village For? A Response to Olga Khazan by Nadya Williams (IFS) Nadya Williams on Substack The Gospel Comes With a House Key: Practicing Radical Ordinary Hospitality in Our Post-Christian World by Rosaria Butterfield Scruffy Hospitality — Google Search

    26 min

  7. 11/19/2025

    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 Know Why Podcast (originally aired in 2023), Liberty takes listeners through research and perspectives from millennials, parents, climate scientists, and more, exploring a question many young adults are asking. More Resources: Why I Stopped Being a Climate Catastrophist  Three tough truths about climate by Bill Gates Anxiety over climate warming is leading some young adults to say they don't want children (AP) Climate Anxiety vs. Reality (The Free Press)

    28 min

  8. 11/12/2025

    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 enjoyable or fulfilling if academic standards were raised. Beyond Harvard, is there an underlying assumption in modern culture that life is to be enjoyed? Liberty examines that assumption, identifies why it's problematic in everything from education to relationships, and recalls research that points to what makes humans more deeply fulfilled. More Resources: All A's at Harvard (World) https://wng.org/opinions/all-as-at-harvard-1762387132 The Perverse Consequences of the Easy A (The Atlantic) https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/08/harvard-college-grade-inflation/684021/ Does This Study Reveal the Key to Human Flourishing? (Know Why Podcast)  https://youtu.be/g3tobGiNVvM?si=iTTyLQRqobwWKmGQ

    26 min
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A weekly podcast for young adults seeking to go deeper on life’s biggest questions

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  • Creator
    Know Why Podcast
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    125
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