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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?

Why do some social movements seem religious in nature? Why do some even seem like a cult, where questioning the narrative is not allowed? Looking at others’ actions—and our own lives—through the lens of story can help us understand. Everyone lives within a story of reality that they are either telling themselves, or that they… Read more: Why Your Story of Reality Matters

Interview with Philip Bunn Did you notice the ads for sports betting apps during the Super Bowl? Maybe you’ve seen them pop up on your favorite social media platform or YouTube streamer’s videos. In this episode featuring returning Know Why Podcast guest Philip Bunn, we answer questions about the online sports phenomenon, including… Why does… Read more: What to Know About the Online Sports Betting Craze

Interview With Jon Noyes James Talarico is a Texas State Representative and senatorial primary candidate, a Democrat, and a Christian. In recent viral podcast interviews with both Joe Rogan and The New York Times’ Ezra Klein, Mr. Talarico sparked some controversy with his claims about religion, Jesus, and the nature of truth. Mr. Talarico’s comments… Read more: Do All Religions Point to the Same Truth?

Interview with Matt Trayler Young men are craving mentors. But in an era of AI companions, social isolation, and for many, an uncertain economic future, finding the kind of guidance and support a mentor provides can be a challenge. That’s where CBMC comes in. Christian Business Men’s Connection was founded during the Great Depression, another… Read more: Why Young Men Need Spiritual Mentors in an Age of AI Companions

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… Read more: What Was So Special About George Washington?

Interview 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… Read more: What Christians Should Know About Chatbots, Big Tech, and the Bible

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    • Is the Bible Reliable? Josh Barnes on the …   “Does AI ‘Perfection’ Harm Our Souls?” With Philip Bunn    • Does AI ‘Perfection’ Harm Our Souls? Phili…   “What Should Christians Think About the ‘Charlie Kirk Effect?’”    • What Should Christians Think About the ‘Ch…   “Neither Trans nor Tradwife: Understanding… Read more: Best of 2025: Biblical Reliability, AI, Charlie Kirk, Trad Wives, and More

With Andrea Crum 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… Read more: Understanding God’s Design for Marriage and Sex

Interview 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… Read more: How to Build the Village Your Family Needs

Repost with Update – Know About Family Formation 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… Read more: Is Having Kids Bad for the Environment?

Quick Questions With Liberty 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… Read more: Should We Do Things We Don’t Enjoy? On Harvard, Grade Inflation, and Finding Life’s Deeper Meaning

Know About Family Formation Is autonomy the default state of human existence? Is freedom from other’s neediness a human right? If the answer to those first two questions is “yes,” where does that leave individuals who, through no fault of their own, are not autonomous? In her book The Dignity of Dependence: A Feminist Manifesto,… Read more: Is Autonomy a Lie? A Preview of “The Dignity of Dependence” by Leah Libresco Sargeant

Interview With Chelsea Sobolik The “Know About Family Formation” series is highlighting the good of marriage and family. But what if you already know family is good, and you desire family, but for one reason or another, that desire remains unfulfilled? Chelsea Sobolik understands what it is like to wrestle with that kind of grief.… Read more: Longing for Family: Wading Through Suffering, Childlessness, and Unmet Desires

Interview With Ivana Greco Many millennials and Gen Zers are intentionally avoiding parenthood, and the number one reason cited is cost. But when it comes to kids, can crunched numbers really capture the gamut of costs AND benefits, stresses AND joys that one experiences over a lifetime? As it turns out, spreadsheets fail to convey… Read more: The Cost of Kids: What Monetary Calculations Miss About Family Life

Know About Family Formation Do you believe in soulmates? In finding “the One?” If so, you’re not alone—according to surveys, a majority of young singles hold some version of the soulmate view of marriage. Unfortunately, that’s also the marriage view most likely to lead to divorce. In this episode, Liberty summarizes research compiled by Dr.… Read more: Soulmates: Myth or Marriage Material?