Latest Episodes

Interview with Andrea Crum Last week on the Know Why Podcast, you heard from Dr. George Barna about how few teens—including from Christian families—have a biblical worldview today. This week’s episode is all about addressing that problem. Andrea Crum joins Liberty to talk about Worldview Prepared, a biblical curriculum designed to equip students to respond… Read more: Giving Your Teen a Biblical Worldview Foundation

Ft. Dr. George Barna Dr. George Barna joins the Know Why Podcast to discuss kids, parents, and worldview. Whether you have kids now or hope to someday, listen to find out why things like intentionality, consistency, and honesty are so critical in passing a biblical worldview on to the next generation. You’ll also hear why… Read more: Why Today’s Christian Kids Don’t Have a Biblical Worldview (Repost)

Historically pride was called the queen of vices for a reason. What does it have to do with the relationship breakdown in modern society, modern tech advancement, and the destruction of the natural world? Everything. In this episode, Liberty reviews a 1945 science fiction novel—That Hideous Strength—in which C.S. Lewis imagined many of the problems… Read more: What Does Pride Have to do With Marriage, Modern Tech, and this C.S. Lewis Sci-Fi?

Is it ok for conservatives to be AI skeptics? With popular Democratic politicians rampaging against AI data centers and the Trump administration emphasizing the need to stay ahead of China in AI development, some on the right may believe that opposition to or skepticism about AI is “leftist coded.” In this episode, Liberty highlights a… Read more: Why Conservatives Should be AI-Skeptical

Algorithms on social media drive users toward increasingly extreme content. AI bots flood comment sections, drowning out facts and thoughtful perspectives. In an environment like this, where the majority of young people spend hours of their time, it shouldn’t surprise us that distrust, moral relativism, belief in conspiracy theories, and ancient prejudices like antisemitism are… Read more: The Disturbing Connection Between Algorithms, Bots, and Antisemitism—And How to Fight Back

Gallup Polling shows that nearly half of Gen Z lacks a sense of meaning or purpose in life. A closer look reveals that much of Gen Z’s sense of meaning and purpose in life is tied to what they do for paid work. This isn’t a problem totally unique to Gen Z. In fact, it… Read more: Why Does Gen Z Lack a Sense of Purpose in Life?

The State of Texas went viral recently for requiring students to read parts of the Bible in public schools. In this episode of the Know Why Podcast, Liberty looks at what is actually going on. Topics covered include:  Don’t rely on headlines or assumptions. Know for yourself what’s happening in Texas and why it may… Read more: Why is Texas Requiring Students to Read the Bible?

The latest Gallup polling shows that rates of patriotism in the United States are at an all time low. Why does that matter? Ahead of America’s 250th anniversary celebration, Liberty argues why you should be patriotic—and what that actually means.  Included in this episode: The episode ends with a couple of challenges you can implement… Read more: Why You Should Be Patriotic

Can Gen Z be effectively evangelized through social media, religious apps, and digital media? In this episode of the Know Why Podcast, Liberty reacts to a recent article by Gen Z writer Freya India on “The Commodification of Christianity.”  When using digital tools like short-form videos and apps to reach young adults, Christians should be… Read more: Should Christians Use Social Media to Evangelize Gen Z?

Interview With Casey Luskin From the U.S. government’s UAP file releases to Steven Spielberg’s new movie Disclosure Day, aliens are in the news again. While many assume that proof of extraterrestrial life would disprove the Christian faith, Casey Luskin, scientist and attorney with Discovery Institute, argues the opposite.  In this interview with Liberty, which originally… Read more: Would Alien Life Provide Evidence for Evolution…Or Intelligent Design?

Why aren’t people talking with their neighbors anymore? In this episode of the Know Why Podcast, Liberty breaks down the reasons for dwindling neighbor connections drawing on research from the American Enterprise Institute. She talks about… If you want to grow your social skills or challenge yourself to interact with neighbors more often, check out… Read more: Why Aren’t People Talking to Their Neighbors Anymore?

The latest World Happiness Report reveals that English-speaking countries are the unhappiest, and sociologist Arthur Brooks theorizes that a major cause for this is the Anglosphere’s social media usage. According to Brooks, hours spent on social media is only part of the explanation. In this episode of the Know Why Podcast, Liberty breaks down Brooks’s… Read more: The Way You Use Social Media Matters

A Conversation on Gen Z, Mental Health, and Spirituality with Garryt Bryant Surveys show that Gen Z is spiritual. One study found that teens today are very interested in learning more about Jesus. And yet research also shows that young people frequently struggle with anxiety, depression, and even loneliness. Is prayer the answer? In this… Read more: How Can I Learn to Pray?

What this new AI-powered product reveals about us The man behind the robot vacuum has developed something new—”The Familiar,” an AI-powered robot “pet” designed to bond with its owner.  While the product itself is interesting or weird, depending on how you look at it, its existence highlights deeper issues in American society today, including… Listen… Read more: Robot Pets for the Lonely?

A recent survey said that 60% of Gen Zers and 50% of Millennials cut someone out of their life in the last year. In the reasons given, many survey respondents listed reasons that had to do with conflict and disagreement. At the same time, young adults report the highest rates of loneliness and poor mental… Read more: Why 60% of Gen Z Said They Cut People Out of Their Lives

Sam Altman talks about uploading his brain to the cloud. Elon Musks says humans should merge biological intelligence with digital intelligence. Peter Thiel isn’t sure if the human race should continue without that kind of human-tech merger. What do these tech leaders have in common? Transhumanism—the idea that humans should be able to change, or… Read more: Understanding Transhumanism With Help From Tolkien, Lewis, and Ancient Literature

Interview With Cole Douglas Claybourn Is the American Dream dead for Millennials and Gen Z? Is there a version of traditional success that’s still attainable? How are young adults redefining their life dreams in the face of economic instability and loss of trust in institutions?  This week on the Know Why Podcast, Cole Douglas Claybourn… Read more: Can Young Adults Escape Hustle Culture and Still Achieve the American Dream?

First Lady Melania Trump recently asked Americans to imagine a humanoid robot tutor named “Plato.” Meanwhile, many schools are already incorporating AI into the classroom, in some cases eliminating human teachers altogether. Can AI help solve America’s education problems? Or should we draw a line and protect the classroom from AI encroachment? In this episode,… Read more: Humanoid Robot Teachers? No Thanks

Interview With Robby Lashua (Repost) Did Jesus really do the impossible—come back to life? In this interview, reposted in honor of Holy Week, Stand to Reason apologist Robby Lashua walks listeners through the historical evidence for Jesus’ resurrection, including what non-Christian historians have to say about the event.  More Resources See the following resources recommended… Read more: Is There Evidence for Jesus’ Resurrection?

Why That’s Not a Great Idea A recent story in The Wall Street Journal includes predictions that in 20 years, AI-augmented entertainment will be so customizable that people can watch the same show and choose their own endings—or even entire plot paths—via “unobstrusive” devices like contact lenses or BCIs.  While this prediction may sound futuristic… Read more: Entertainment in 20 Years: Choose Your Own Adventure?