Curiously Kaitlyn

Why Heaven Won't Be Perfect

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? 12:48 - Sponsor - With & For: Psychology and Spirituality for Thriving Podcast. Check it out now! https://pod.link/1712333330 14:00 -Perfectionism 22:02 - Orienting Toward Heaven 25:28 - End Credits

Why Do We Bow Our Heads When We Pray?

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 12:32 - World Relief - Join The Path to help vulnerable people 14:15 - Is God in front of us? 22:10 - Trusting God's Love 29:42 - Summing it Up 31:14 - End Credits

Mailbag! Works vs Faith, Church Volunteers, and Better Bible Habits

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?" 12:02 - Sponsor - Blueland - For 15% off first order of Blueland cleaning products, go to this link: https://www.blueland.com/CURIOUSLY 13:27 - Should churches focus on outreach or inreach? 22:20 - How to Read the Bible Beyond Daily Reading 31:32 - End Credits

Mailbag! When God Is Silent, Heaven Gets Confusing, and Mercy Feels Inconsistent

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 14:21 - Sponsor - Hiya Health - Go to https://www.hiyahealth.com/CURIOUSLY to receive 50% off your first order 16:31 - The Afterlife 21:50 - How Does God Respond to Evil? 34:22 - End Credits

Did the Father Forsake the Son on the Cross? (HP+ Vault)

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 18:42 - Sponsor - Dwell - Listen to scripture throughout your day. Go to https://www.dwellbible.com/CK for 25% off! 19:42 - Sponsor - Word Relief - World Relief has a $415,000 challenge gift that ends December 31. Your gift can go three times as far! Give now at https://www.worldrelief.org/kaitlyn 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