Know Why Podcast

In Part 2 of his interview with Know Why, Richard Lim, host of the podcast This American President, explains what federalism is and why it's essential for protecting freedom. He also sheds interesting historical perspective on the division in America today, and notes which aspects of the current presidential election cycle are historically unique. If you want to better understand how America's government works and get a historian's insight on the state of our politics, don't miss this episode!

Knowing about presidential politics in the United States requires knowing about the Electoral College. What is it? Why do we have it? How does it work? How does it impact the weight of your vote? How does it impact candidates' campaigning strategies—and why does that matter? Richard Lim, historian and host of the podcast This American President, joins Know Why to answer all these questions and more! 

Many people abandon faith values upon entering the political sphere. But it doesn't have to be that way. Chris Butler, Executive Leader at the AND Campaign and Lead Pastor at Chicago Embassy Church Network, joined Know Why to discuss how Christians can engage in partisan politics without making their party their identity. Listen to hear Chris's practical tips for faithful, strategic political engagement—including a test to see whether you've been "brainwashed" by your party!

Primaries, propositions, and partisanship, oh my! Does political jargon make your head spin? In Part 2 of our interview, campaign manager Lisa Hendrickson explains primaries, offers tips on staying engaged and effective in between election cycles, and discusses the importance of being willing to find common ground with your political opponents.

Feel confident next time you head to the polls! To kick off our new series, Know About Political Engagement, Lisa Hendrickson joins the Know Why Podcast with tips on becoming an informed voter. Drawing from her years of experience managing campaigns and working in various political roles, Lisa encourages listeners to own their vote and know why it counts. 

Lauren McAfee and her husband, Michael, know firsthand what it's like to face back-to-back tragedies and unforeseen trauma. How can we handle the anxiety and grief that results from life spinning out of control? Jesus' teachings and life offer helpful examples, which Lauren and Michael write about in their book Beyond Our Control: Let Go of Unmet Expectations, Overcome Anxiety, and Discover Intimacy With God. Lauren, an author, founder of Stand for Life, and Ministry Director at Hobby Lobby, joins the Know Why Podcast to share their story.

Brant Hansen is back for Part 2! The radio personality and author discusses research from an atheist that points to the genius of Jesus' teachings on anger, forgiveness, and anxiety. Listen and learn why Brant says Jesus is the "smartest man who ever lived."

Talking about anger has never been more fun! Radio personality and author Brant Hansen joins the Know Why Podcast to discuss his book Unoffendable: How Just One Change Can Make All of Life Better. In Part 1 of his interview, Brant explains Jesus' teachings on anger and forgiveness, sharing personal testimonies revealing that "the way to freedom is the way of Jesus." 

In Jesus' radical inclusion of women, was he bucking God's system, or acting in perfect alignment with the rest of Scripture? In Part 2 of her interview with Know Why, Dr. Sandra Glahn of Dallas Theological Seminary tackles the issue of gender roles and what the church gets wrong. She also sheds helpful light on a few under-preached stories of women in the Old Testament, and what they teach us about God's heart.

In Part 1 of this interview, Dallas Theological Seminary professor Dr. Sandra Glahn offers insight into Jesus' interactions with women and what it means for Christian women today. She explains cultural context surrounding several Bible stories and passages, answering hard questions (such as why Jesus' 12 apostles were male). Dr. Glahn also exposes certain blindspots that can impede our understanding of—or even hide—women's presence in the Bible.