Curiously Kaitlyn
Curiously Kaitlyn
Kaitlyn Schiess
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."
Did Adam and Eve Have Belly Buttons, Will There be Birthdays in Heaven, and More!
It's rapid-fire question time! Kaitlyn and Producer Mike work through some of the funniest, strangest, and surprisingly deep questions kids have sent in, covering everything from Genesis and heaven to free will, other religions, and the afterlife. Make sure to come back next week for our last episode!   0:00 - Theme Song   2:18 - Adam, Eve, and Their Belly Buttons   5:08 - Will There Be Birthdays in Heaven?   11:52 - Can You See Your Soul Drift to Heaven?   16:13 - Why'd God Make the Forbidden Fruit?   20:15 - Sponsor - With & For: Psychology and Spirituality for Thriving Podcast. Check it out now! https://pod.link/1712333330   21:17 - Sponsor - World Relief - Help walk alongside refugees by donating now at with https://worldrelief.org/KAITLYN   22:40 - 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   24:00 - Will We Be Naked in Heaven   29:02 - Does God Love People Who Worship Other gods?   32:33 - Who Did Cain Marry?   35:20 - End Credits
Sep 29
35 min
The Women in the Bible We Forget to Talk About
Women are all over the Bible, but many of their stories rarely make it into sermons, Sunday school lessons, or children's Bibles. Kaitlyn sits down with Carmen Joy Imes and Nijay Gupta, authors of Fierce and Faithful, to talk about the women we overlook, the hard questions kids ask about Scripture, and why boys and girls alike need to hear these stories.   0:00 - Theme Song   0:40 - Why Focus on the Women of the Bible?   4:48 - The Prophet Huldah   8:18 - Answering Complicated Questions   15:22 - Sponsor - The Esau McCaulley Podcast - Esau has conversations that challenge your thinking, strengthen your faith, and give you plenty of reasons to laugh. Listen now at: https://pod.link/1770229436   16:32 - Favorite Women in the Bible   28:00 - Are Any Books of the Bible Written by a Girl?   32:50 - End Credits     Fierce and Faithful: 25 Women of the Bible Who Dared to Trust God by Carmen Joy Imes and Nijay Gupta: https://amzn.to/3T0t6Ea
Sep 22
33 min
Did Dinosaurs Live with Adam and Eve?
Dinosaurs, Adam and Eve, evolution, and the Bible can raise some big questions, especially for kids. Kaitlyn and Producer Mike talk about how Christians have tried to make sense of science and Scripture, and why helping kids ask good questions may be more important than having the perfect answer.   0:00 - Theme Song   1:45 - Dinosaur questions!   3:55 - Three Views   10:23 - Science and Faith   15:23 - Sponsor - With & For: Psychology and Spirituality for Thriving Podcast. Check it out now! https://pod.link/1712333330   16:23 - What's the Bible For?   26:27 - How We Overcorrect   35:57 - End Credits
Sep 15
36 min
Kaitlyn Answers an 8-Year-Old's Hardest Bible Questions
Producer Mike's son Oliver has a lot of questions about the Bible, so Kaitlyn sits down with him to talk through as many as they can. Why did God rest on the seventh day? How did an angel shut the lions' mouths? Why did God make us, and how has God always existed? Listen along to hear what it actually looks like to talk about the Bible with kids.   0:00 - Intro   1:02 - Theme Song   1:22 - How Old Did Adam and Eve Turn?   5:49 - Why Did God Send an Angel to Close the Lions' Mouths?   7:56 - Why Did God Rest on the Seventh Day?   15:25 - Why Did God Make Us?   19:21 - End Credits   19:50 - Bloopers
Sep 8
21 min
Some Good News and Some Bad News
Curiously Kaitlyn is coming to an end in a few weeks, but Kaitlyn isn't going anywhere. Kaitlyn and Mike explain why the show is wrapping up, what they've loved about answering kids' questions, and why now feels like the right time to try something new. They also talk about a new podcast Kaitlyn is working on that will launch this fall.   0:00 - Theme Song   1:35 - Good news, bad news   4:30 - Why are we doing this?   11:52 - 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!   12:48 - Sponsor - With & For: Psychology and Spirituality for Thriving Podcast. Check it out now! https://pod.link/1712333330   13:51 - Sponsor - Renovare Book Club - Spiritual formation through books! What else could you ask for? Learn more at https://renovare.org/bookclub   15:02 - The Future of Kids Content at Holy Post   19:43 - End Credits
Sep 1
20 min
Why Did the Pharisees Hate Jesus?
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
Aug 25
26 min
Why did Jesus ascend to Heaven instead of staying on earth?
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
Aug 18
34 min
What is the biggest explosion in the Bible?
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
Aug 11
35 min
Why Did God Ask Abraham to Sacrifice Isaac?
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
Aug 4
28 min
Will There Be Marriage in Heaven?
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
Jul 28
37 min
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