Author and astrophysicist Deborah Haarsma joins us to tackle a tough theological and scientific question - why did God make the other planets? Dr. Haarsma shows us how Scripture describes God's cosmic creation, tells us how her scientific training helps her experience God in a different way, and gives us some guidelines for thinking about faith and science.

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Pastor and theologian Corey Widmer is back, this time to talk about how to read the Bible well, how to understand violence in the Bible, and how to think about the Trinity. This week, an older kid asks "Does the God of the Old Testament and Jesus have different moralities?" Dr. Widmer teaches us how understanding who God is can help us better understand confusing or even horrifying stories in Scripture.

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Book Resources:

The God I Don't Understand by Chris Wright

Old Testament Ethics for the People of God by Chris Wright

Getting Involved With God: Rediscovering the Old Testament by Ellen Davis

The Art of Biblical Narrative by Robert Alter

Music director and producer Dr. Wen Reagen joins us to talk about angels, ghosts, and demons, oh my! Dr. Reagan explains the different kinds of angels, how depictions of angels have changed throughout church history, and what he thinks about Halloween.

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New Testament scholar Nijay Gupta joins Kaitlyn to answer another baptism question: why do we have to go underwater?! Dr. Gupta explains the significance of water in the ancient world and in the Bible, and shows us how something scary can also be beautiful.

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Pastor and theologian Sharon Hodde Miller joins Kaitlyn to answer a deeply personal and theological question: how do we know what God wants us to do? Dr. Miller explains three different levels of this question, and offers practical advice for people seeking God’s will for their life.

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Dr. Keith Johnson joins Kaitlyn to answer the question: Why are we in the world if we are just tiny specks to God? Dr. Johnson teaches us about creation, why God does anything, and if we actually are just “tiny specks” to God. Plus, he answers an even thornier question: Why did God make us in the first place, especially if he knew we would sin?

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This week, instead of kid questions, we're talking about YOUR questions! Kaitlyn is joined by Producer Mike to answer questions about the Trinity, teaching kids in church, and complementarianism. Plus: Kaitlyn gets some pop quiz kid questions!

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Pastor and theologian Steve Bezner joins Kaitlyn to answer a series of important questions: Why do we have to get baptized? Does it have to be in front of other people? Do I have to say all the words? Dr. Bezner helps us understand what baptism means, why we do it, and why those other people being there is important.

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Theologian Gayle Doornbos joins Kaitlyn to tackle a tricky question with big implications: Does God control us, or do our brains do that? Dr. Doornbos helps us understand how God’s sovereignty and our agency can possibly make sense together. Then she answers another tricky kid question: If God is in control, does that mean he makes us do “the bad stuff”?

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Pastor and theologian Corey Widmer joins Kaitlyn to talk about two things that have confused and divided Christians for centuries: baptism and communion. Dr. Widmer helps us understand what these sacraments are, how they’re related to each other, and why some traditions “fence the table.” Plus: he and Kaitlyn agree that sometimes you need to dance to communion.

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Pastor and theologian Mika Edmondson joins Kaitlyn to talk about Satan, the problem of evil, and redemptive suffering. Dr. Edmondson tackles two tough kid questions about Satan: Why doesn't God take away Satan's power? Why does God sometimes let Satan do whatever he wants? He and Kaitlyn also discuss how the Black church has endured suffering, and what we can learn from their witness in American history today.

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