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Curiously Kaitlyn

Kaitlyn Schiess
Theology
God
Christianity
Jesus
Bible
Heaven
Jesus Christ
Faith
Genesis
Creation
Old Testament
Holy Spirit
Trinity
Prayer
Sin
Exodus
Advent
Baptism
Scripture
Resurrection

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 ser... more

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Latest Episodes

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 mis... more

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... more

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.

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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... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Amy Peeler
New Testament scholar, author, and Holy Post pundit
Episode: What is the most accurate version of the Bible?
Mike Erre
Teaching pastor at Journey Church and author
Journey Church
Episode: Is it wrong to doubt God?
Clayton Keenon
Lead teaching pastor at Christ Community Church
Christ Community Church
Episode: Was God bored before creation?
Andy Crouch
Partner for Theology and Culture at Praxis and author of multiple influential books
Praxis
Episode: When people go to heaven, do they bring their phones?
Mike Kelsey
Lead Pastor at McLean Bible Church
McLean Bible Church
Episode: If God loves us, why did he make things like black widows, mosquitos, wasps, and volcanos?
Dr. Malcolm Foley
Pastor, historian, and special advisor at Baylor University
Baylor University
Episode: Will we rise from the dead like Jesus?
Dr. Joshua Jipp
Professor of New Testament and Director of the Henry Center for Theological Understanding at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and author of many books, including Pauline Theology as a Way of Life.
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
Episode: Why do we call Good Friday good?
Dr. Nijay Gupta
Professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary and author of several theological works.
Northern Seminary
Episode: Why do we wave palm branches?
Dr. Esau McCaulley
Senior editor at Holy Post Media and host of the Esau McCaulley Show, also an associate professor of New Testament and Public Theology at Wheaton College
Wheaton College
Episode: Why do I have to give up stuff for Lent?

Hosts

Kaitlyn Schiess
Host of Curiously Kaitlyn; author and theologian; leads interviews with scholars to explain theology accessibly.
Mike Stralo
Producer; co-host in many episodes; helps frame questions and manages production elements.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • Where are the scholars?

    It’s a good show but it used to be much better when they had new guests and scholars on the show. Mike the producer is helpful but I think having experts in their specific fields answer questions that they are well studied in was more helpful. The conversations were better that way too. Don’t really listen as much anymore.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    DrewGolfer
    United States2 months ago
  • Fearing God is something I struggle with

    It’s easy to accept the idea that all we have is on this earth. I’ve always needed tangible things. As someone who struggles to have balance, a healthy fear of God is also a hard idea to wrap my head around. The episode of wisdom being a women which I confess I listened to because I thought women would have “more merit” than men was truly helpful as I search myself. Thank you to Kaitlyn & Mike for their light but rhetoric🤍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    estherdoeshair
    Canada3 months ago
  • Cute and informative!

    Love these kid questions and love Kaitlyn and Mike’s dynamic. I also really enjoy the last bit of each episode where Kaitlyn sums up the answer with that music, gets me every time, beautiful!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Morgan L.A.
    United States5 months ago
  • Please bring back guest theologians

    Please please bring back guest theologians. The diversity of perspectives and backgrounds added so much depth and really challenged me to think in different ways.

    Kaitlyn is incredibly gifted and thoughtful, and one of my favorite parts was hearing her draw out insights from guests through her questions. I really miss that dynamic.

    Even if it’s once a month, plzzz bring back guests 🙏

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    shawna.draper
    United States5 months ago
  • Tune in to hear Kaitlyn's excitement over quirky questions from the minds of curious kids! On this podcast, theology is presented with joy, simplicity, and an acknowledgement of various perspectives from throughout church history.

    Podchaser
    5
    Karlissa J.
    6 months ago

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Listeners praise the approachable, clear explanations and the host's thoughtful interviewing style.
Many enjoy the kid-question format as a gateway to big ideas and practical faith.

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Why Did God Ask Abraham to Sacrifice Isaac?
Q: How should listeners understand the idea of testing in contrast to temptation in the Bible?
Testing is presented as a way to reveal character and strengthen faith under the fear of the Lord, while temptation is something God does not initiate; God never tempts but may provide opportunities that reveal genuine faith and obedience.
Why Did God Ask Abraham to Sacrifice Isaac?
Q: Why did God test Abraham if he already knows everything and would know what Abraham would do?
The host explains that the test was not for God's benefit or to discover unknowns, but to reveal something about Abraham's faith and to model what steadfast trust looks like in response to God's promises, while also showing how faith and works cooperate in the life of a believer.
Why does Jesus pray if he's God?
Q: Was Jesus praying to himself in the garden?
No, He was addressing the Father while He, as God the Son, relates within the Trinitarian life and through the Spirit's involvement, illustrating ongoing relational communication within the Trinity that has always been true.
Why does Jesus pray if he's God?
Q: Why does Jesus have to pray if he is God?
Because in Christ there are two natures and two wills—divine and human. His human will can desire something different from the divine will, but He models faithful submission by praying, 'not as I will, but as you will.'
When Jesus was a baby, did he know everything?
Q: Did Jesus know everything when he was a baby?
No, the discussion argues that while Jesus is fully God, he grew in wisdom and understanding as a human, and there isn't a moment in scripture that clearly proves he knew everything from birth; the hypostatic union explains how he possessed both full humanity and full divinity without reducing either nature.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Curiously Kaitlyn

What is Curiously Kaitlyn about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A theology-focused show that uses kid questions as入口 to big ideas about God, Scripture, and the church. Episodes mix a friendly host-led format with scholarly guests to translate complex theology into accessible, down-to-earth explanations. Topics span biblical interpretation, Jesus' humanity and divinity, the nature of wisdom, prayer, eschatology, creation, and church life. The approach is notable for its emphasis on clarity, practical faith, and making theology feel approachable for families, new believers, and curious adults alike. A recurring strength is pairing a thoughtful host with diverse scholars to explore big questions without heavy jargon, often weaving in real-world applications and pastoral reflections. Potential listeners who... more

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Recent guests on Curiously Kaitlyn include:

1. Dr. Amy Peeler
2. Mike Erre
3. Clayton Keenon
4. Andy Crouch
5. Mike Kelsey
6. Dr. Malcolm Foley
7. Dr. Joshua Jipp
8. Dr. Nijay Gupta

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