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How Can I Feel Safe in an Unstable World?

Interview With Dr. Tanita Maddox

Safe. That definition may change from person to person, but there’s no denying that today’s generation seeks to feel and promote physical and emotional safety. Our world is anything but safe. How do we cope with this?

Dr. Tanita Maddox is a Gen Z expert and veteran Young Life leader. In this conversation, she shares why this is an important question, how we can align our definition of safety to God’s, and how we can access peace even when it feels like the world is going up in flames. She also offers loving encouragement that every Gen Zer needs to hear.

More Resources:

Order Dr. Tanita’s book, What Gen Z Really Wants to Know About God

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Does God Care About the Marginalized?

Interview With Dr. Sandra Glahn

Does God actually care about the marginalized? If so, why does he seem so harsh in the Old Testament? Why do Christians seem like hypocrites today? In this episode, returning Know Why favorite Dr. Sandra Glahn tackles these hard questions. Dr. Glahn is an author, professor, and sought-after expert in issues relating to Jesus, Scripture, women and gender, and more.

More resources:

90-Day Bible Reading Challenge

https://sandraglahn.com

https://sandraglahn.com/latte-with-luke

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Best of 2024

It’s our second annual “Best Of” episode! We looked at our most-downloaded episodes of 2024 and compiled the highlights here. Listen for excerpts from five of listeners’ favorite episodes of the year, with selections from our “Know About Jesus” series, our “Know About Political Engagement” series, and more!

In this episode, you’ll hear snippets of the following interviews (click to listen to the full interviews or read more):

Did Jesus Prescribe Gender Roles? Know About Jesus: Interview With Dr. Sandra Glahn (Part 2)

Is My Anger Righteous? Know About Jesus: Interview With Brant Hansen (Part 1)

How Can I Talk About Controversial Politics With Family This Thanksgiving? Interview With Peyton Luke

Why Should I Advocate for Religious Freedom? Know About Political Engagement: Interview With Nathan Shackelford

Can Localism Ease Partisanship (And Even Anxiety)? Know About Political Engagement: Interview With Dr. Mark T. Mitchell

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Does Christmas Have Pagan Origins? (Repost)

Interview With Joshua Barnes

In honor of the holiday season, we’re bringing back two of our most popular episodes from 2023! In the first Christmas-themed interview, Joshua Barnes, host of popular YouTube channel The Bible Explained, answers questions like:


• Does Christmas have pagan origins?
• Does the date December 25th come from ancient holidays like Saturnalia or the Winter Solstice?
• Are traditions like caroling and decorating trees borrowed from other religions?
• Should Christians celebrate Christmas?

For a deeper dive, check out these resources:


Was Christmas Pagan?

Is Christmas a Pagan Holiday?

Why the Puritans Cracked Down on Celebrating Christmas

Is Christmas PAGAN? In Defense of Christmas (Video)

A history of Christmas in the early Church (from New Advent)

Read original blog post here.

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Do DNA Codes Disprove Darwinism?

Interview With Dr. Jeffrey Tomkins

We know DNA is complex, but recent discoveries are revealing new layers of complexity within DNA—and creating problems for evolutionists. Dr. Jeffrey Tomkins, a research scientist for the Institution for Creation Research who specializes in genetics research, explains these discoveries in the final episode of our series, “Know About Science and Faith.” Listen to find out what epigenetics, Meiosis, DNA codes and even Darwin’s Finches can tell us about Intelligent Design. 

More Resources: 

ICR.org

Acts and Facts Magazine 

The Design and Complexity of the Cell by Dr. Jeffrey Tomkins

Other writings by Dr. Jeffrey Tomkins

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How Can I Talk About Controversial Politics With Family This Thanksgiving?

Interview With Peyton Luke

We interrupt our series on science and faith to discuss something many Americans are thinking about as they enter the holiday season…how to interact with those family members and friends who hold vastly different opinions. While some advise avoiding family who hold different political opinions, communications expert Peyton Luke encourages listeners to have fruitful conversations, following a few specific tips. Listen to this episode in preparation for your Thanksgiving or Christmas gathering, and take notes on keeping your interactions civil, calm, and productive.

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Is There Evidence For a Creator?

Interview With Jon Noyes (Part 2)

In Part 2 of his latest conversation with Know Why, apologist Jon Noyes, a former atheist, encourages listeners to follow scientific evidence to its conclusion. For Christians, Jon believes following the evidence will lead to a more robust faith in God—not the opposite, which many people fear. For non-Christians, Jon shares his own testimony of how scientific evidence and logic led him to reject naturalism in favor of the Christian worldview.

More Resources:

Scientism and Secularism: Learning to Respond to a Dangerous Ideology by J. P. Moreland

EvolutionNews.org

Darwin’s Doubt: The Explosive Origin of Animal Life and the Case for Intelligent Design by Stephen C. Meyer

The Return of the God Hypothesis: Three Scientific Discoveries That Reveal the Mind Behind the Universe by Stephen C. Meyer

Science and the Mind of the Maker: What the Conversation Between Faith and Science Reveals About God by Melissa Cain Travis

Understanding Intelligent Design: Everything You Need to Know in Plain Language by William A. Dembski and Sean McDowell

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How Did Evolutionary Theory Become a Prevailing Worldview?

Interview With Jon Noyes (Part 1)

Returning guest Jon Noyes from Stand to Reason joins our Know About Science and Faith series. In Part 1 of his conversation with Liberty, Jon explains how Darwinism entered the stage as a scientific theory and then took over as a worldview that permeated not only science, but every area of life. But is a theistic approach to science is experiencing a renaissance? Jon says yes. Know why by listening to this episode, and tuning back in for Part 2 next week!

More Resources:

Scientism and Secularism: Learning to Respond to a Dangerous Ideology by J. P. Moreland

EvolutionNews.org

Darwin’s Doubt: The Explosive Origin of Animal Life and the Case for Intelligent Design by Stephen C. Meyer

The Return of the God Hypothesis: Three Scientific Discoveries That Reveal the Mind Behind the Universe by Stephen C. Meyer

Science and the Mind of the Maker: What the Conversation Between Faith and Science Reveals About God by Melissa Cain Travis

Understanding Intelligent Design: Everything You Need to Know in Plain Language by William A. Dembski and Sean McDowell

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Did a Global Flood Cause the Ice Age?

Interview With Dr. Jake Hebert

What caused the Ice Age? Returning for Part 2 of his conversation with the Know Why Podcast, Dr. Jake Hebert, a research scientist with the Institute for Creation Research, explains why the global flood described in the Bible would have created the perfect environment for an Ice Age. In fact, he argues the evidence for a flood-induced Ice Age is more compelling than the reigning theory, which depends on manipulated calculations and questionable science. 

Skeptical? Listen and let us know what you think—and don’t forget to read more at the resources below.

More Resources:

https://www.icr.org/article/the-bible-best-explains-the-ice-age

https://www.icr.org/article/physics-today-ignores-monster-milankovitch-problem

https://www.icr.org/article/missing-ice-age-forests-fit-flood-ice-age-model

https://www.icr.org/article/earths-thick-ice-sheets-are-young

https://www.icr.org/article/ice-core-research-continues

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Did Ancient Humans Really Live 900+ Years?

Interview With Dr. Jake Hebert

In the next installment of our “Know About Science and Faith” series, Dr. Jake Hebert, research scientist at the Institute for Creation Research, joins the Know Why Podcast to discuss evidence for extreme longevity of ancient humans and other species. He also talks about problems with the theory of natural selection. Listen to hear about fascinating discoveries that are puzzling evolutionists and contributing to the theory of Intelligent Design. Be sure to check back next week for Part 2 of this conversation, where Dr. Hebert shares his research on causes of the Ice Age.

More Resources

Evidence for Extreme Pre-Flood Animal Longevity

Questioning Natural Selection