Curiously Kaitlyn

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Why did God make Eve from Adam? Jul 14, 2026

Show notes

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?

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16:22 - Suitable Partner

24:30 - Does God Change His Mind?

33:27 - End Credits

Do we get mansions in Heaven? Jul 07, 2026

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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

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21:40 - Extended Family of Heaven

26:22 - End Credits

If aliens exist, do they need Jesus? Jun 30, 2026

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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?

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13:30 - How Does Sin Affect Creation

21:27 - Is Sin Just on Earth?

30:08 - End Credits

Does God speak to girls too? Jun 23, 2026

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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

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13:21 - Why Doesn't Scripture Condemn Sexism?

21:27 - Why Bother Changing Translations?

28:09 - End Credit

Why does Jesus pray if he's God? Jun 16, 2026

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When Jesus prayed, was he talking to himself? Kaitlyn dives into the deep end of Christian theology, talking about the Trinity, Jesus' humanity, and why "three persons, one God" is both true and mysterious. She explores why Jesus praying in the garden is not God merely talking to himself, but a glimpse into the eternal relationship of Father, Son, and Spirit, and why Jesus' human will matters for how we understand prayer, suffering, and obedience.

0:00 - Intro

1:33 - Why Does Jesus Pray for Us if He's God?

4:59 - The Trinity is one

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19:30 - Jesus' Perfect Human Will

26:34 - It's Not Sinful to be Human

34:00 - End Credits

Did Daniel and Jesus disagree about prayer? Jun 09, 2026

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Daniel prays where people can see him, but Jesus tells his followers not to pray just to be noticed. So did Daniel and Jesus disagree about prayer? Kaitlyn explains why Daniel's prayer was an act of quiet faithfulness, not religious showmanship, and why Jesus was warning against using prayer to impress an audience. Mike and Kaitlyn talk about public faith, political protest, performative religion, and the difference between staying faithful to God and trying to look faithful to everyone else.

0:00 - Theme Song

0:58 - Was Daniel a Hypocrite?

6:57 - What's the Lion's Den Story's Point?

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13:50 - Modern "Praying for Others to See"

18:30 - Jesus and Praying in Public

23:56 - Praying for God, Not People

27:53 - End Credits

Mailbag: Communion Alone? Living in Light of the Resurrection? Do I Have to Join a Church, and more! Jun 02, 2026

Show notes

It's a mailbag episode, and Kaitlyn is taking on a wide range of listener questions about church, communion, and Christian formation. Is it okay to take the Lord's Supper by yourself at home if your church only celebrates it once a month? What does it actually mean to "live in light of the resurrection"? And how much theological training should pastors and ministry leaders have before stepping into leadership? Plus, Kaitlyn and Mike wrestle honestly with what to do when every church near you feels too casual, too shallow, or just not what you hoped for.

0:00 - Theme Song

1:33 - Can You Do the Lord's Supper Alone/

11:21 - Living in Light of the Resurrection?

17:22 - Importance of Being "Theologically-Trained"

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26:20 - When Do You Leave a Church?

41:23 - End Credits

How did God inspire the Bible? May 26, 2026

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When we say Scripture is inspired by God, what do we mean? Did God simply dictate every word, or put the authors in some sort of trance? Did Paul know he was writing Scripture when he first penned his letter to the Romans? Kaitlyn helps us understand what Christians mean when they say the Bible is "God-breathed," and how the Holy Spirit worked through real people with real personalities, purposes, cultures, and quirks. She also explains why God's choice to work through messy human means is not a problem to solve, but a gift to receive.

0:00 - Theme Song

2:58 - How Did the Bible Writers Know About God?

7:55 - The Experience of Being Inspired

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13:23 - God Working Through Us

19:30 - Writer's Personalities Shining Through

24:05 - But How Did They Know?

27:08 - End Credits

Why is wisdom considered a girl in the Bible? May 19, 2026

Show notes

Kaitlyn looks at why Proverbs personifies both wisdom and folly as women, how those images have often been misunderstood, and why Proverbs 31 should not be treated as an impossible checklist for Christian womanhood. She also talk about the Bible's honest account of sin's impact on men and women, the difference between wisdom and certainty, and why learning to live with unanswered questions can actually strengthen faith.

0:00 - Theme Song

1:40 - What's Up with Proverbs?

9:24 - Devaluing Women

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14:38 - The Bible Isn't a Formula

20:00 - Comfort in Uncertainty

24:31 - End Credits

Why do Christians raise their hands in worship? May 12, 2026

Show notes

Ever looked around during worship and wondered why everyone suddenly has their hands in the air? Kaitlyn and producer Mike explore where this practice comes from, what the Bible actually says about worship, and why different churches express worship in such different ways. They also unpack the tension between emotional worship and thoughtful faith, and ask an important question: What if God cares more about the condition of your heart than the placement of your hands?

0:00 - Theme Song

1:01 - Why Do We Put Hands Up in Worship?

3:45 - Ways of Worship

9:05 - The Anti-Hand-Raising Argument

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17:38 - Worship and Feelings

29:38 - Wrapping it Up

26:45 - End Credits