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 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...

Know About Creating: Why We Write Stories (And Why You Don’t Have to Rush)

Interview with Chelsea and Jonathan Boes Grab some coffee and jump into this fun conversation with Jonathan and Chelsea Boes. Chelsea is the editor of WORLDKids Magazine, a culture writer at WORLD Magazine and a columnist at the Asheville Citizen Times. Jonathan is a...

Know About Creating: Is the Bible Funny?

Interview With Mitch Hudson Writer and director Mitch Hudson joins the Know Why Podcast to talk about The Promised Land—a brand new comedy series based on the Bible. Unlike any faith-based entertainment you've seen before, The Promised Land tells the story of Moses in...

Know About Creating: Does AI Threaten the Process of Making?

Interview With Jared Boggess https://open.spotify.com/episode/5k2h4LUH2Ns91IuZLqYsc9?si=GG8T0ujoTj65_PVGq4Mqmg Does AI threaten the creative process? Jared Boggess, illustrator, Art Director for Christianity Today's print magazine, and Creative Director of Fish Coin...

Know About Creating: What’s the Power of a Story?

Interview with Ross Boone (Part 2) Ross Boone (artist name Raw Spoon) is back! In Part 2 of his interview with Know Why Podcast, Ross shares his formula for finding your mission in life. He also talks with Liberty about the power of stories, even dark ones (both true...

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

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