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

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17:12 - Daily Vitamin

21:58 - How Divisions Change Interpretation

28:35 - Not Being Intimidated by Scripture

33:28 - End Credits

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?

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17:33 - Why's the Bible Written Like That?

34:30 - End Credits

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

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19:22 - Fire and Brimstone

27:21 - Fear is Powerful

31:53 - End Credits

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?

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14:00 -Perfectionism

22:02 - Orienting Toward Heaven

25:28 - End Credits

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

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14:15 - Is God in front of us?

22:10 - Trusting God's Love

29:42 - Summing it Up

31:14 - End Credits

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?"

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13:27 - Should churches focus on outreach or inreach?

22:20 - How to Read the Bible Beyond Daily Reading

31:32 - End Credits

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

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16:31 - The Afterlife

21:50 - How Does God Respond to Evil?

34:22 - End Credits

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

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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

What if there was no angry innkeeper in the nativity story? Despite what Christmas pageants might suggest, Jesus was likely not born in a stable, and Mary and Joseph were probably not rejected by an innkeeper.

Kaitlyn takes a closer look at Luke's nativity account, exploring what Scripture actually says about mangers, guest rooms, animals, and family—and why those details matter. What may seem like a small detail about Jesus' birth location reveals something much bigger about power, empire, and the surprising way God enters the world through humility, vulnerability, and nearness.

0:00 - Theme Song

2:01 - Was Jesus Born in a Barn?

6:03 - No Guest Room Translation

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15:30 - Beautiful Chaos

22:10 - Why Bethlehem?

33:52 - End Credits

Why would God choose such a young woman to be the mother of Jesus? Kaitlyn Schiess reflects on Mary's age, vulnerability, and social position, and why those details matter so much in the Advent story. Drawing from Luke 1, they explore how God consistently works through surprising people, why Mary's response is so different from Zechariah's, and what this teaches us about faith, doubt, and trust. Mary shows us that faithful waiting isn't about doubting whether God can do this, but about asking how we are meant to participate.

0:00 - Theme Song

1:42 - Why Did God Choose Someone So Young?

6:33 - Cultural Marriage Norms

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13:36 - Mary Compared to Zachariah

21:42 - When is Doubt Good?

29:37 - End Credits

What's the point of Advent in a world that's already been playing Christmas music since October? Kaitlyn digs into the ancient roots of Advent, why the church calendar begins with longing instead of celebration, and how this season teaches us to live in the tension between God's promises and our present reality. When we feel the quiet ache from the Christmas season never quite living up to our expectations, Advent helps us understand the true meaning of Christmas better than Charlie Brown ever could.

0:00 - Theme Song

1:20 - Why Do We Do Advent?

3:32 - Christmas Starts December 25?

7:20 - Advent is Somber?

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16:16 - Living Differently from the World

20:04 - A Thrill of Hope

26:48 - The Second Coming

30:21 - End Credits