Show overview
Curiously Kaitlyn has been publishing since 2024, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 111 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 60 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 29 min and 34 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Religion & Spirituality show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 weeks ago, with 19 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 52 episodes published. Published by Phil Vischer.
From the publisher
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."
Latest Episodes
View all 111 episodesWhy Do Christians Raise Their Hands in Worship?
Should You Only Get Baptized in Church?
Will there be meat in Heaven?
When Jesus was a baby, did he know everything?
Why Did God Make People Last Instead of First?
Does Jesus Die on the Cross Every Easter?
So, every year, we talk about Jesus dying and coming back. Did that just happen once, or did he die and come back? Kaitlyn and Mike talk about why we mourn Jesus every year even though he only died once. 0:00 - Theme Song 2:45 - Does Jesus Die on the Cross Every Easter? 9:08 - Crucifixion and Communion 18:25 - Sponsor - Tyndale - Ask better question and discover the Gospel of Being Human with Marty Solomon. Check it out at: https://www.navpress.com/ 19:30 - Sponsor - Hiya Health - Go to https://www.hiyahealth.com/CURIOUSLY to receive 50% off your first order! 21:28 - Mourning Jesus 27:01 - Lament with Hope 29:00 - End Credit
Why Did Jesus Intentionally Confuse People?
Ever read something Jesus said and thought… wait, was that supposed to make sense? One young listener asks why Jesus seemed to intentionally confuse people in Mark 4, and it turns out she's stumbled onto one of the hardest passages in the Gospels. Kaitlyn and Mike dig into the parable of the sower, Jesus' surprising quote from Isaiah, and whether God actually wants some people not to understand. They also wrestle with a tension many of us feel: why doesn't God just make everything clearer? The answer has less to do with intelligence and more to do with relationship, trust, and timing. 0:00 - Theme Song 1:15 - Why Does Jesus Confuse People? 2:45 - Mark 4 10:19 - Old Testament God 18:44 - Sponsor - Blueland - For 15% off first order of Blueland cleaning products, go to this link: https://www.blueland.com/CURIOUSLY 20:00 - Sponsor - Blissy - Pure mulberry silk pillow cases—hypoallergenic, naturally cooling, and recommended by dermatologists! Go to https://www.blissy.com/KAITLYN and use code KAITLYN to get 30% off! 21:22 - Truth Must Be Revealed 28:55 - Truth is Deep 34:54 - End Credits
Why are Jesus and Scripture both called the Word of God?
You may have heard people in church say, "Jesus is the Word of God," but they also say, "The Bible is the Word of God." The Bible itself refers to Jesus as the "Word of God." How are those things both true? Kaitlyn's explains how the term "Word of God" is used throughout the Bible, the debates around the Greek word for "word," and how we interpret scripture to define important terms. 0:00 - Theme Song 1:00 - Why are Jesus and Scripture Both Called the Word of God? 4:30 - Translating "Logos" 10:20 - Sponsor - With & For: Psychology and Spirituality for Thriving Podcast. Check it out now! https://pod.link/1712333330 11:22 - Sponsor - Hear Women - Listen to Hear Women wherever you get your podcasts! https://www.ivpress.com/hear-women-podcast 12:05 - "Word" as Revelation 21:40 - God Loves Us 24:11 - End Credits
In Canine Heaven, Is Jesus a Dog?
If your dog goes to heaven, will she see Jesus as a dog? Kaitlyn and Mike explore what the Bible actually says about animals, God's care for creation, and whether the pets we love might be part of the new creation. They tackle why Jesus became human and why that particular, embodied humanity still matters today. The conversation leads to a bigger question many adults quietly assume: is Jesus whoever we want him to be? And what happens when the real Jesus challenges the version we've made in our own image. 0:00 - Theme Song 1:05 - Will Jesus Look Like a Dog to Dogs? 5:04 - God Loves Animals 12:11 - Is Jesus Still Human? 19:00 - Sponsor - Toups and Co Organics - Simplify your routine and feel good about what you put on your skin. Get 25% off your first order with code KAITLYN at https://www.toupsandco.com/KAITLYN 20:18 - Sponsor - World Relief - Partner with World Relief in creating safety, stability and belonging for refugees and immigrants at https://www.worldrelief.org/KAITLYN 21:32 - Jesus Isn't All Things 29:53 - Self-Examination 33:52 - End Credits
Why Didn't God Stop Pharaoh's Magicians?
Pharaoh's magicians seem to be doing magic in the Bible! If supernatural power comes from God, then how are these guys turning rods into snakes? Kaitlyn talks about how people have understood that passage in the Bible and what it reveals about our relationship to idols, magic, and God. 0:00 - Theme Song 0:56 - Why Did God Let Pharaoh's Magicians Do Magic? 4:25 - Was it Just a Magic Trick? 9:12 - God vs Egyptian gods 15:22 - Sponsor - With & For: Psychology and Spirituality for Thriving Podcast. Check it out now! https://pod.link/1712333330 16:23 - 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 17:14 - Sponsor - Blueland - For 15% off first order of Blueland cleaning products, go to this link: https://www.blueland.com/CURIOUSLY 18:35 - Idols and Magic 26:30 - Final Words 30:55 - End Credits
Why Angels are Jealous of Humans
Most of us assume angels rank above humans in the great cosmic hierarchy. But angels, for all their mystery and power, lack two essential parts of what it means to be human: a physical body and the kind of covenant relationship with God that shapes our story. Kaitlyn takes up the simple question of whether angels are boys or girls and uses it to draw out the deeper differences between angels and humans and how these differences point us back to the astonishing claim at the heart of Scripture: that embodied, relational humanity holds a uniquely honored place in God's creation. 0:00 - Theme Song 1:08 - Angels in the Bible 8:26 - Do Angels Have Bodies? 13:34 - Sponsor - Hiya Health - Go to https://www.hiyahealth.com/CURIOUSLY to receive 50% off your first order 15:01 - Sponsor - With & For: Psychology and Spirituality for Thriving Podcast. Check it out now! https://pod.link/1712333330 16:02 - 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 17:38 - Marriage in Heaven 22:06 - Are Angels Better Than Us? 28:37 - Goodness of Limitation 31:37 - End Credits
Freewill, Predestination, or Both?
Did God choose you or did you choose God? Kaitlyn tackles one of Christianity's most debated questions, predestination vs. free will, exploring what the Bible says about God's sovereignty, human choice, and how believers have wrestled with holding both together for centuries. She also addresses the deeper motivations behind this debate, including fear about salvation, questions about responsibility, and the temptation to settle for overly simple answers to complex mysteries. 0:00 - Theme Song 1:10 - Free Will or Predestination? 5:18 - Bible Verse 15:00 - 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 15:50 - With & For: Psychology and Spirituality for Thriving Podcast. Check it out now! https://pod.link/1712333330 16:52 - The Center for Christianity and Public Life - Know a young person who would benefit from a Christian summer civics program? Point them toward https://www.ccpubliclife.org/HOLYPOST to sign up today 18:11 - Mystery and Theology 23:48 - Is Life "Choose Your Own Adventure?" 30:52- What to Read About Predestination/Free Will? 33:45 - End Credits
Where did the Chapters and Verses Come from in the Bible?
Isn't it weird that the Bible has all these little verse and chapter markers? And the original writers of the books of the Bible didn't write them. So, where did they come from? Kaitlyn explains why we have verse and chapter markers and how it sometimes changes how we read the Bible. 0:00 - Theme Song 0:52 - What's With All the Numbers in the Bible? 4:00 - Why Read Whole Books of the Bible? 8:18 - Dividing the Bible Into Verses 13:35 - Sponsor - With & For: Psychology and Spirituality for Thriving Podcast. Check it out now! https://pod.link/1712333330 14:37 - Sponsor - Toups and Co Organics - Simplify your routine and feel good about what you put on your skin. Get 25% off your first order with code KAITLYN at https://www.toupsandco.com/KAITLYN 16:00 - Sponsor - World Relief - Join The Path, a monthly giving community for refugees. Through June 30th, your first donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar: https://www.worldrelief.org/KAITLYN 17:12 - Daily Vitamin 21:58 - How Divisions Change Interpretation 28:35 - Not Being Intimidated by Scripture 33:28 - End Credits
Why Is It So Hard To Let Go of Harmful Things?
We all know the story of Lot's wife being turned into a pillar of salt, but have you ever stopped to look at it from her perspective? Kaitlyn unpacks this strange story to talk about God's mercy, our tendency to return to things that harmed us, and how to read the Bible when we come across stories we do not fully understand. 0:00 - Theme Song 2:07 - Why Was Lot's Wife Turned Into Salt? 9:00 - Why Salt? 14:20 - 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 15:33 - Sponsor - Blueland - For 15% off first order of Blueland cleaning products, go to this link: https://www.blueland.com/CURIOUSLY 16:36 - Sponsor - With & For: Psychology and Spirituality for Thriving Podcast. Check it out now! https://pod.link/1712333330 17:33 - Why's the Bible Written Like That? 34:30 - End Credits
What Does it Mean to Fear God?
What does it mean to fear an all-loving God? Is it just reverence and awe, or are we actually supposed to be afraid? Kaitlyn and Mike wrestle with biblical stories, common misconceptions about Greek and Hebrew word studies, and the difference between fear that drives us away from God and fear that draws us closer. They also explore how a healthy fear of God can free us from fear of people, power, and politics and why that paradox might actually be good news. 0:00 - Theme Song 3:11 - Fear as Respect? 8:23 - Power is Frightening 16:15 - Sponsor - With & For: Psychology and Spirituality for Thriving Podcast. Check it out now! https://pod.link/1712333330 17:17 - Sponsor - Hiya Health - Go to https://www.hiyahealth.com/HOLYPOST to receive 50% off your first order 19:22 - Fire and Brimstone 27:21 - Fear is Powerful 31:53 - End Credits
Why Heaven Won't Be Perfect
We think the after life will be perfect in every way, but that is not the picture that Scripture paints. From Eden to new creation, Kaitlyn and Mike explore why scripture calls creation "good" instead of "perfect," why only God has perfection, and why eternal life won't be static, boring, or frozen in place. Instead, it's a future of growth, learning, and flourishing—far better than the perfection we imagine now. 0:00 - Theme Song 0:55 - Should the Word Be Used to Describe Something on Earth? 3:35 - Was Eden perfect? 12:48 - Sponsor - With & For: Psychology and Spirituality for Thriving Podcast. Check it out now! https://pod.link/1712333330 14:00 -Perfectionism 22:02 - Orienting Toward Heaven 25:28 - End Credits
Why Do We Bow Our Heads When We Pray?
Why do Christians bow their heads when they pray? Is it just tradition, a way to avoid distraction, or does our posture actually shape our faith? Kaitlyn and Producer Mike explore where bowing came from, how the Bible depicts it, what the early church thought about prayer posture, and how our bodies help form our hearts. Also in the episode: feudal hand gestures, sugar glider onesies, and why distracted prayers might not be something to feel guilty about after all. 0:00 - Theme Song 2:25 - Why Do We Bow Our Heads? 5:32 - Bowing in the Bible 12:32 - World Relief - Join The Path to help vulnerable people 14:15 - Is God in front of us? 22:10 - Trusting God's Love 29:42 - Summing it Up 31:14 - End Credits
Mailbag! Works vs Faith, Church Volunteers, and Better Bible Habits
It's mailbag time! Kaitlyn and Mike field your questions about faith and works, why churches sometimes prioritize nursery duty over community outreach, and how to move beyond the "Bible in a Year" grind. They talk salvation as allegiance, children as the church's shared responsibility, and creative ways to stay rooted in Scripture without treating it like a daily vitamin. 0:00 - Theme Song 1:25 - Is Salvation a Gift? 6:33 - What Did Paul Mean by "Work Out Your Salvation?" 12:02 - Sponsor - Blueland - For 15% off first order of Blueland cleaning products, go to this link: https://www.blueland.com/CURIOUSLY 13:27 - Should churches focus on outreach or inreach? 22:20 - How to Read the Bible Beyond Daily Reading 31:32 - End Credits
Mailbag! When God Is Silent, Heaven Gets Confusing, and Mercy Feels Inconsistent
How can we have a personal relationship with God, when we do all the talking? How can Christians talk honestly about heaven and the afterlife without oversimplifying or confusing people? And why does Scripture sometimes show God responding with judgment and other times with surprising mercy? Kaitlyn lets the grown ups have a turn asking their questions, and they don't disappoint! She tackle these questions and explores grief, repentance, mystery, and what it looks like to trust God's character when easy answers fall short. 0:00 - Theme Song 3:35 - Wanting to Hear From God 14:21 - Sponsor - Hiya Health - Go to https://www.hiyahealth.com/CURIOUSLY to receive 50% off your first order 16:31 - The Afterlife 21:50 - How Does God Respond to Evil? 34:22 - End Credits
Did the Father Forsake the Son on the Cross? (HP+ Vault)
Jesus cries out, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" How can the Father forsake the Son if they're the same person in the Trinity? Was the Trinity severed? Kaitlyn has thoughts on this important theological debate—and reveals how this debate is part of why she became a theologian! 0:00 - Intro 0:37 - Theme Song 1:20 - Show Starts 2:40 - Kaitlyn's Origin Story 12:50 - Penal Substitutionary Atonement 18:42 - Sponsor - Dwell - Listen to scripture throughout your day. Go to https://www.dwellbible.com/CK for 25% off! 19:42 - Sponsor - Word Relief - World Relief has a $415,000 challenge gift that ends December 31. Your gift can go three times as far! Give now at https://www.worldrelief.org/kaitlyn 21:18 - Relational, Trinitarian God 32:10 - The Father Grieving the Son 39:37 - Outro Song Resources: Forsaken: The Trinity on the Cross, and Why it Matters by Thomas H. McCall: https://a.co/d/1PvcWvZ Delighting in the Trinity: An Introduction to the Christian Faith by Michael Reeves: https://a.co/d/ikSTCLB The Crucified God by Jürgen Moltmann: https://a.co/d/9LVdAw3