Listen to Liberty’s takes on relevant topics and news of the day.
Is America in a Spiritual Crisis?
Newly confirmed HHS secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claims that America is in a “spiritual crisis.” Is this true? In this 20-minute episode, Liberty examines religious trends and sociological research to evaluate the truth of RFK’s claim and shares her opinion on why it matters. Read more…
Why Am I Still a Christian?
At a time when many church-raised millennials and Gen Zers are deconstructing, Know Why Podcast host Liberty McArtor is still a Christian. Why?
In this episode, Liberty shares her journey with faith and how two things kept her from completely abandoning God during a season of struggle. Read more…
What Gen Z’s Work Priorities Reveal About Human Needs, Longing, and Purpose
Deloitte’s 2025 Global survey of Gen Zs and millennials reveals that at work, young adults prioritize mentorship, meaning, and financial security. But survey answers reveal deeper themes at play, including strong needs for a secure identity and a sense of purpose. What do these deeper themes reveal about who we are as humans? Read more…
Why Gen Z is Returning to Religion?
For decades, religious affiliation has dropped off with each new generation. But with Gen Z, that trend appears to be stalling. Why are young adults returning to religion, especially traditionally conservative expressions of religion like Catholicism? Read more…
Coping With Fear and Anxiety Amid World Chaos
If you’re on social media apps like TikTok and Instagram, you’ve seen the videos—reels using satire, sarcasm, and dark humor to react to recent events in the Middle East. Cynical, offbeat humor is typical of a generation accustomed to “unprecedented times,” but is often used to mask a deeper sense of fear and anxiety about what’s going on. Read more…
Are Your Beliefs Based on Hot Takes or Real Ideas? Plus: Know Why’s 100th Episode Celebration!
Are your opinions based more on hot takes or real ideas? Liberty spends the first half of this episode discussing why young adults are more likely to build their worldview on a foundation of “takes” rather than carefully considered ideas. This results from things like social media algorithms to the way modern classrooms teach English and literature. Read more…
Should You Be Friends With Political Opponents?
How politically diverse is your friend group? If your answer is “not very,” you’re not alone. Nearly half of U.S. voters view their political opponents as “downright evil,” according to a 2024 poll. Fewer and fewer people live in politically diverse areas, and digital media exacerbates our ideological bubbles. Read more…
When Men (And All Humans) Need Sacrificial Relationships
Young men are in crisis. A recent article argues that married fatherhood is the key to solving the masculinity crisis, because married fatherhood gives men the meaning in life they inherently desire. It’s true that humans need human relationships to be fulfilled, and that marriage incentivizes fathers to invest in their children. But is there more to it that that? Read more…
Does This New Study Reveal the Keys to Human Flourishing?
What makes people happy in life? In this episode, Liberty highlights research from the Global Flourishing Study, a 5-year research project that measures human flourishing using a broad range of questions. Read more…
Live Streaming Life Away?
Are we at risk of live streaming our lives away?
In a world where large amounts of young people spend more time “connecting” online than in physical life, where we are constantly plagued by FOMO and the urge to share every moment on social media, we risk losing the very life we are trying to preserve in digital memory. Read more…
Is “Follow Your Passion” A Lie?
Are you trying to find your calling in life? Are you just trying to find a job? Either way, it can be a frustrating time.
The job market is changing. AI is threatening many collar jobs. A bachelor’s degree isn’t the ticket to success it once was. Meanwhile, culturally accepted wisdom about passion, vocation, and job satisfaction isn’t always rooted in the truth—about happiness, about God, or even about ourselves. Read more…
Three Reasons Why Medically-Assisted Suicide is Wrong
This episode looks at the issues of medically-assisted suicide, also called doctor- or physician-assisted death, and euthanasia. Referring to a recent feature in The Atlantic, Liberty uses examples from Canada to show three problems that arise when medically-assisted death is legalized in a society, and three reasons why it is wrong. Read more…
Is It Ok To Be Mediocre?
A 22-year-old founder of two multi-million dollar businesses recently made headlines for claiming that “Work-Life Balance Will Keep You Mediocre.” In this last episode of Know Why’s 2025 summer series, Liberty looks at whether Emil Barr’s extreme sacrifices, including giving up relationships and even sleep, are worth it. Read more…