Why did the Pharisees clash so often with Jesus if they were genuinely trying to be faithful to God? Kaitlyn explains who the Pharisees actually were, why they saw Jesus as a threat, and why the familiar picture of them as self-righteous villains misses important context. She also explores what Jesus' harshest critiques were really about, why Christians should be careful about calling people "Pharisees" today, and what these conflicts teach us about faithfulness, power, and trying to do Jesus' job for him.   0:00 - Theme Song   1:36 - Why Were the Pharisees Angry at Jesus?   3:11- Who were the Pharisees and Sadducees?   8:42 - Human Mixed Motives   12:20 - Sponsor - JIYU - The Korean skincare brand everyone is talking about. Our listeners get 20% off their entire order by using code KAITLYN at https://jiyuskin.com/KAITLYN   13:26 - Sponsor - With God Daily - Get the daily devotional for people who hate daily devotionals in your inbox every day by signing up at: https://holypost.com/plus   14:40 - Why Was Jesus so Critical?   25:52 - End Credits

Why did Jesus go to heaven? And if he went "up," does that mean he's living somewhere in outer space? Kaitlyn and Mike unpack the surprisingly strange story of Jesus' ascension and why the Bible gives us so few details about where Jesus actually went. Kaitlyn explains why the ascension isn't primarily about Jesus leaving the earth, but about Jesus taking his place as King, ruling and reigning at the right hand of the Father.   0:00 - Theme Song   1:26 - Why Did Jesus Go to Heaven?   2:23 - What is Biggest Explosion in the Bible?   5:38 - Why Did Jesus leave?   10:57 - Jesus in Space?   16:18 - Sponsor - With & For: Psychology and Spirituality for Thriving Podcast. Check it out now! https://pod.link/1712333330   17:12 - Sponsor - Tyndale - The Life Application Study Bible is here to give you resources to help you understand why scripture matters and how it applies today! Check it out now at: https://sites.tyndale.com/lasb/   18:15 - Sponsor - Sponsor - World Relief - Help walk alongside refugees by donating now at with https://worldrelief.org/KAITLYN   19:37 - The Ascension is Important!   26:22 - Jesus is Not Gone   34:20 - End Credits

Movies are filled with cars, buildings, and cities blowing up—we love explosions! Does the Bible have any explosions? Kaitlyn and Noah, her fiancé, ask what counts as an explosion and elect one "explosion" the best.   0:00 - Theme Song   1:26 - What's the Biggest Explosion in the Bible?   3:10 - Was Creation an Explosion?   5:20 - Sodom and Gomorrah   8:17 - The Walls of Jericho   13:50 - 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!   14:46 - Sponsor - With and For - With & For: Psychology and Spirituality for Thriving Podcast. Check it out now! https://pod.link/1712333330   15:50 - Sponsor - Tyndale - To celebrate the NLT's 30th anniversary, Use code CURIOUS30 to receive 30% off any NLT Bible! https://tyndale.com   16:49 - Explosive Showdown: God vs Baal   26:36 - So—what's the biggest?   35:57 - End Credits

The story of Abraham and Isaac is one of the most unsettling passages in the Bible. Kaitlyn explains why God tested Abraham even though he already knew what Abraham would do, and what the story reveals about both faith and the character of God. God's tests are not meant to reveal something to him, but to reveal and form something in us.   0:00 - Theme Song   1:04 - Why Did God Test Abraham?   5:27 - Uncomfortable Things in Scripture   10:15 - Tempting vs Testing   16:15 - Faithfulness   25:36 - Wrapping Up   27:51 - End Credits

In wedding ceremonies, couples say, "Til death do us part." Wait, but what happens to your marriage after death? Jesus talks only briefly about marriage and weddings, but that has been enough to give scholars a lot to debate about throughout the centuries. Kaitlyn explains what these passages say and why she thinks heavenly matrimony seems plausible.   0:00 - Theme Song   1:52 - What Will Marriage Be Like in Heaven?   6:14 - What Does the Bible Say?   10:36 - Marriage's Purpose   17:41 - Sponsor -  CBE International - CBE's 2026 Conference is in Chicago on August 6-9 2026! Register today at cbe.today/chicago2026 and use code CURIOUS20 to receive $20 off!   18:40 - Sponsor - World Relief - Help walk alongside refugees by donating now at with https://worldrelief.org/KAITLYN   20:02 - Heaven Changes Things   27:08 - Human Relationships in Heaven   36:33 - End Credits

Crying can feel like a sign of weakness, which makes it hard to imagine an all-powerful God shedding tears. Kaitlyn explores what Jesus weeping at Lazarus's tomb reveals about a God who chooses to be moved by our suffering and how Christian hope does not minimize grief, but instead promises death, pain, and tears will not have the final word.   0:00 - Theme Song   2:32 - Does God Cry?   11:10 - Sponsor - Tyndale - To celebrate the NLT's 30th anniversary, Use code CURIOUS30 to receive 30% off any NLT Bible! https://tyndale.com   12:02 - Sponsor - With and For - The With and For podcast brings together psychology and spiritual wisdom—check it out now: https://pod.link/1712333330?view=apps&sort=popularity   13:05 - Sponsor - World Relief - Help walk alongside refugees by donating now at with https://worldrelief.org/KAITLYN   14:27 - Incarnate God Tears   29:48 - How to Explain it to a Child   32:02 - End Credits

The story of Adam and Eve has often been used to argue that men were created to lead and women were created to assist. But does Genesis actually say that? Kaitlyn looks more closely at the two creation accounts, the meaning of the word "helper," and why Eve's creation from Adam's side is meant to emphasize their shared humanity rather than her inferiority.   0:00 - Theme Song   0:56 - How Did God Make Even Out of Adam's Rib?   6:02 - Do We Know Genesis?   14:58 - 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!   15:53 - Sponsor - CBE International - CBE's 2026 Conference is in Chicago on August 6-9 2026! Register today at cbe.today/chicago2026 and use code CURIOUS20 to receive $20 off!   16:22 - Suitable Partner   24:30 - Does God Change His Mind?   33:27 - End Credits

Heaven is often imagined as clouds, mansions, and maybe a few streets of gold, but Jesus' promise in John 14 is far more comforting than heavenly real estate. Kaitlyn talks about what Jesus meant when he said his Father's house has many rooms, why "mansions" may be a misunderstanding, and how the Bible's picture of eternity is physical, communal, and full of belonging. Heaven may not include a private mansion, but may offer something much better: a place in God's household.   0:00 - Theme Song   1:55 - Does God Have Mansions for Us?   3:09 - Mansion? Room? Household?   8:18 - Security in Christ   14:55 - Sponsor - Sponsor - CBE International - CBE's 2026 Conference is in Chicago on August 6-9, 2026! Register today at cbe.today/chicago2026 and use code CURIOUS20 to receive $20 off!   21:40 - Extended Family of Heaven   26:22 - End Credits

What would the existence of aliens mean for the Christian story? Kaitlyn and Mike explore whether sin only affects humans, whether other planets are part of a fallen creation, and what the Bible's big-picture story of creation and redemption might have to say about life beyond Earth. They also talk about the image of God, why intelligence is not what makes humans valuable, and why the hope of Jesus is not just personal forgiveness, but the restoration of all things.   0:00 - Theme Song   2:38 - Are Other Planets Unsinful?   12:10  - Sponsor - World Challenge - Get your 30-day devotional free from World Challenge at https://worldchallenge.org/KAITLYN   13:30 - How Does Sin Affect Creation   21:27 - Is Sin Just on Earth?   30:08 - End Credits

Why did changing "brothers" to "brothers and sisters" in some Bibles make so many Christians upset? Kaitlyn unpacks why older translations often said "brothers," "men," or "mankind," and why many newer translations now use more inclusive language. She talks about language, culture, and why it matters that every child knows God's Word is speaking to them.   0:00 - Theme Song   0:25 - Feeling Promotional   1:57 - Why Does it Say "Brothers" in the Bible Instead of "Sisters"   5:02 - Translation Reasons   12:29 - Sponsor - CBE International - Register today at https://www.cbe.today/chicago2026 and use code CURIOUS20 to receive $20 off!   13:21 - Why Doesn't Scripture Condemn Sexism?   21:27 - Why Bother Changing Translations?   28:09 - End Credit