Why Know Why?

Maybe you were raised in church and want to know if there is a reason behind the things you were taught to believe. Maybe you aren’t religious at all, but you’re interested in different perspectives on morality.

No matter where you’re coming from, it’s not enough to know what people say about life’s most important questions. You also want to know why.

Each week, Know Why tackles tough questions on topics ranging from spirituality to current events, with special attention to the issues facing millennials and members of Gen Z.

While we approach these issues from a Christian perspective, we discuss diverse opinions and ultimately dive into what the research says.

The conversations on Know Why are frank and friendly, featuring brief but thorough interviews with a variety of subject-matter experts and interesting people. We hope you find these conversations enjoyable, informative, and relevant to your life.

Meet the host

Liberty McArtor is an early-90’s millennial with a background in journalism and copywriting. She likes asking hard questions and challenging assumptions through conversation—and hopes to do both on Know Why. Liberty lives in Texas where she and her husband wrangle two young sons and a spirited yellow lab.

What Can the Sun, the Moon, and the Solar Eclipse Tell Us About God?

Interview With Parker Eng Listen as we jump into our new series, “Know About Science and Faith!” Parker Eng, President and Founder of the organization Day 4 Astronomy, joins Know Why to discuss some fascinating ways the heavens demonstrate the uniqueness of Planet...

Why is This Presidential Election So Unprecedented?

Interview With Richard Lim (Part 2) It's the "age of the unprecedented!" That's historian Richard Lim's take. Back for Part 2, the host of "This American President" explains what factors truly make this presidential election so unique. He also offers insight on the...

Why Should I Care About George Washington?

Interview With Richard Lim (Part 1) Returning guest Richard Lim shares why, as a history nerd, "he fell in love with George Washington." According to Richard, the host of "This American President," Washington is more than the face on the dollar bill—he's the...

Why Don’t Today’s Christian Kids Have a Biblical Worldview?

Interview With Dr. George Barna Rounding out Know Why's Back to School series, Dr. George Barna joins the Know Why Podcast to discuss kids, parents, and worldview. While previous episodes in this series have focused on high school or college students, Dr. Barna...

What Does it Mean to Be a Christian?

Interview With Dr. Brad East Returning Know Why guest Dr. Brad East joins the podcast to discuss his new book, Letters to a Future Saint: Foundations of Faith for the Spiritually Hungry, a resource for young adults, college students, and parents of young adults. Dr....

How Can I Help a Friend Struggling With Suicidal Thoughts?

Interview With Jon Noyes (Part 2) In Part 2 of his interview with Know Why, Jon Noyes addresses the problem of suicide among young people. Jon encourages listeners to break the stigma around discussing suicide, gives practical tips for recognizing signs of suicidal...

How Can High Schoolers Be Confident in Their Faith?

Interview With Jon Noyes (Part 1) From apparent conflicts between the Bible and science to questions of identity and sexuality, navigating high school is harder than ever, including for teens attempting to stand strong in—or figure out—their faith. In the first of...

Can Music Help Us Know Right From Wrong?

Know About Creating: Interview With Nick Sungenis (Part 2) In the last episode of our Know About Creating series, Liberty and Nick wrap up their conversation on music, philosophy, and life. Nick dives deeper into the philosophy of music, explaining how music can help...

Know About Creating: Why Do Humans Crave Music?

Interview With Nick Sungenis (Part 1) Have you ever wondered why people love music so much? Music instructor and author of the forthcoming book Living the Harmonious Life, Nick Sungenis explains that humans are intrinsically musical. In Part 1 of his interview with...

Know About Creating: Finding the Good in Broken Stories

Interview With Jonathan and Chelsea Boes (Part 2) In Part 2 of their interview with Know Why, Jonathan and Chelsea Boes (World Magazine) share insight on consuming secular literature, searching for the good in a broken universe, and the complicated facets of the...

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It’s not enough to know what you believe. You also deserve to know why.

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