God loves everyone, right? Well, what about people who use their power to hurt others? Kaitlyn Schiess has thought a lot about this and is here to explain what a dictator is, how God talks about them in scripture and what that requires of us as Christians. 0:00 - Theme Song 0:37 - Does God Love Dictators? 2:05 - Does God Still Love Dictators? 4:05 - The Fall and Authority 7:55 - Sponsor - Dwell - Listen to scripture throughout your day. Go to https://www.dwellbible.com/CK for 25% off! 9:29 - Sponsor - No Small Endeavor - Award-winning podcast where theologians, philosophers, and best-selling authors talk about faith with Lee C. Camp. Start listening today: https://pod.link/1513178238 10:33 - True Authority from God 15:20 - God Loves People 19:31 - Love in a Time of Strife 21:18 - End Credits
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What is the most accurate version of the Bible?
Kaitlyn Schiess sits down with Amy Peeler (who’s on a real Bible translation committee) to answer what’s the right version of the Bible. There’s so many Bible translations. Why are they different if they’re all God’s word? Amy Peeler explains why the translations turn out different and why you shouldn’t be too alarmed when you read an unfamiliar translation. 0:00 - Theme Song 1:50 - What’s the Most Accurate Bible Translation? 6:47 - How Different Are Bible Translations? 10:53 - Sponsor - Hiya Health - Go to https://www.hiyahealth.com/CURIOUSLY to receive 50% off your first order 12:40 - Sponsor - SelectQuote - Go to https://www.selectquote.com/kaitlyn to get started on your new life insurance policy 13:50 - Direct Translation and Paraphrase 15:26 - Why Write New Translations? 21:40 - Differences of Langauge 27:33 - Simple Answer for Kids! 30:40 - End Credits
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Why did God harden Pharaoh's heart?
Old Testament scholar (and Holy Post pundit!) Carmen Imes joins Kaitlyn to talk about a question both little kids and grown ups ask a lot: why did God harden Pharaoh’s heart? Was God causing Pharaoh to do something evil? Was God overriding Pharaoh’s free will? Dr. Imes teaches us about the Hebrew words for “hardening” a heart, how historical background can help us understand this passage, and what the larger theology of the story teaches us about God. 0:00 - Show Starts 1:35 - Theme Song 2:32 - Why Did God Harden Pharaoh’s Heart? 8:17 - What is a “Hard Heart?” 17:50 - Sponsor - Blueland - For 15% off first order of Blueland cleaning products, go to this link: https://www.blueland.com/CURIOUSLY 19:05 - Sponsor - Zocdoc - Stop putting off those doctor’s appointments! Go to https://www.zocdoc.com/KAITLYN 23:48 - God’s Gentleness and Frogs 26:47 - Are they plagues? 36:03 - End Credits
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How do we teach kids about the Trinity?
How do we explain something as big and complicated as the Trinity to kids? Kaitlyn’s here with advice on how to approach the topic—and how we may be making this much harder on ourselves than it needs to be. 0:00 - Theme Song 1:20 - Listener Question 4:14 - Sponsor - Glorify - Sign up for the #1 Christian Daily Devotional App to help you stay focused on God. Go to https://glorify-app.com/en/curiously to download the app today! 5:25 - Is it the Right Time? 9:03 - How to Answer Questions 16:26 - End Credits
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Is it wrong to doubt God?
Mike Erre joins Kaitlyn to tackle a big question that is also deeply personal: is it wrong to doubt God? Mike shows us some ways we misunderstand both doubt and faith, brings us to Bible passages that help us understand doubt more clearly, and reminds us that God welcomes our questions. 0:00 - Theme Song 4:02 - Is it Ok to Doubt God? 8:53 - Lament vs. Doubt 12:46 - Sponsor - No Small Endeavor - Award-winning podcast where theologians, philosophers, and best-selling authors talk about faith with Lee C. Camp. Start listening today: https://pod.link/1513178238 17:55 - Is Doubt Intellectual? 31:26 - Kid Answer 33:51 - End Credits
Do you have questions about theology, the Bible, or the church that you’re too afraid to ask? Tired of pastors and scholars using unfamiliar language or overly complicated explanations? Curiously, Kaitlyn is a weekly podcast hosted by author and theologian Kaitlyn Schiess that tries to make theology accessible, meaningful, and fun. Each week, you’ll hear a kid ask a theology question–sometimes serious, sometimes silly–and Kaitlyn will interview a scholar to help answer it (without all the academic jargon). Together, Kaitlyn and her guest discover that this one simple question opens up big theological ideas that can impact our lives, shape our view of God, and understand Scripture in a new way. Whether you're reminiscing about your own childhood curiosities or simply seeking a refreshing take on faith, tune in and rediscover the joy of learning with "Curiously Kaitlyn.”