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 historical insight about the American Revolution and other parts of American history, and argues that Washington’s vision for the USA can offer hope and encouragement for a cynical generation.
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 the Bible, and author of [Un]Intentional: How Screens Are Secretly Shaping Your Desires and How You Can Break Free, and the forthcoming [Un]Intelligence: The Lies Behind Today’s AI and the Truths You Need to Thrive. In this deep-dive interview, Doug helps us think through the following topics:
What epistemology means and how it helps us understand AI
How large language models (LLMs) fundamentally differ from other search engines
Whether the “neutral tool” trope applies to AI
Why Big Tech founders use spiritual terms to talk about AI
And much more.
Listen to this fascinating conversation for a unique perspective on AI and chatbots that is thoroughly informed by a biblical worldview and relevant for every human being.
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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 Christians often fail to talk about sex?
What does it mean that biblical marriage is described as a covenant between one man and one woman?
What would happen in the world if everyone followed a biblical sexual ethic?
How does healthy marriage represent God to the world?
Despite secular cultural narratives, there is spiritual significance to God’s design for sex and marriage. Listen to know why.
“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 Why Podcast to discuss an overlooked village source that historically played a major role in more Americans’ lives—the local church. Reflecting on the state of parenthood today, Nadya offers practical advice for building a village right where you are. She reminds parents that villages are about more than “insurance friends” to call during an emergency…they’re about thriving.
The Gospel Comes With a House Key: Practicing Radical Ordinary Hospitality in Our Post-Christian World by Rosaria Butterfield https://www.amazon.com/Gospel-Comes-H…
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 of the Know Why Podcast (originally aired in 2023), Liberty takes listeners through research and perspectives from millennials, parents, climate scientists, and more, exploring a question many young adults are asking.
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 Harvard, is there an underlying assumption in modern culture that life is to be enjoyed? Liberty examines that assumption, identifies why it’s problematic in everything from education to relationships, and recalls research that points to what makes humans more deeply fulfilled.
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. Author of “Longing for Motherhood: Holding Onto Hope in the Midst of Childlessness,” Chelsea joins the Know Why Podcast to share her personal story—as well as hope for those who may be walking through infertility, prolonged unwanted singleness, or other kinds of grief and suffering.
In this episode, Chelsea addresses topics including:
Why we shouldn’t idolize marriage and motherhood…
What stepping in and out of different family roles throughout life can look like…
How churches can promote the goodness of family while supporting those grieving infertility and loss… H
ow Jesus relates to and comforts us in the midst of embodied brokenness…
How individuals can be an advocate, a mother figure, and a vital member of church and local communities in different seasons of life…
And so much more.
Watch, listen, or share with someone you know who is longing for family.
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 the lived experience of many mothers, who, statistically, report being happier than their childless counterparts. That doesn’t mean people must have kids to be happy, but media warnings about daycare costs and lost wages fail to capture the full picture of parenthood.
Ivana Greco is an attorney and homeschooling mom of four who writes about women, children, families, and family policy. She joins the Know Why Podcast to discuss her article, “What is the Price of Parenting?” published with Commonplace Magazine.
