Curiously Kaitlyn
Kaitlyn Schiess
Recent Episodes
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
We all know the wise men from our nativity sets, but what's actually going on in this story? Who were the wise men, and why did Matthew include them in his accounting of the birth of Christ? This well-known but undeniably odd part of the nativity story is loaded with meaning that can reorient how we enter Advent. Kaitlyn and Producer Mike follow kids' simple questions about stars, gifts, and travel timelines into the deeper layers of Matthew's Gospel, where foreign astrologers, of all people, become some of the first to recognize Jesus as king. 0:00 - Theme Song
2:05 - What's Up With the Star?
9:00 - How Many Wise Men?
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17:00 - Why's this in the Bible?
27:00 - Balaam and the Magi
37:37 - End Credits
Does prayer make a difference? After all, if God knows everything about us, then why should we bother praying? Kaitlyn helps us understand how prayer is more than listing our requests, but an opportunity to experience relationship with a Father who delights to hear from His kids, reshaping our desires, and drawing us into dependence on Him.
0:00 - Theme Song
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2:50 - What's the Point of Prayer If God Knows Everything?
7:00 - God and Relationship
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16:33 - God Likes Us
21:25 - Prayers Aren't Magic
26:00 - Wanting the Right Things
29:05 - Being With God Daily
34:37 - End Credits
Let's dive into the surprising story behind God revealing Himself as Yahweh. Why does the Bible sometimes say God, sometimes LORD, and why do we almost never see "Yahweh" printed in English translations? Kaitlyn and Mike explore how this ancient name points to God's character, His promise of presence, and why the "philosophical God" and the "personal God" are actually the same God. They also unpack how knowing God's name shapes the way we read Scripture, pray, and understand Jesus.
And with Advent coming soon, Kaitlyn and Mike invite you to send in your kids' Christmas and Advent questions at holypost.com/curiously. The weirder the better.
0:00 - Theme Song
2:33 - Why Did God Name Himself God?
4:47 - How the Bible Introduces God
9:45 - God's Name and His People
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23:00 - Should We Say the Divine Name?
33:00 - God's Name
36:33 - End Credits
What do we do when God feels silent, distant, or forgetful? Kaitlyn and Producer Mike explore how the Bible talks about God "remembering," why Scripture also says He "forgets" our sins, and why it can sometimes feel like God has overlooked us. They walk through stories from Noah to Zachariah, reflect on waiting, disappointment, and hope, and offer a reminder that God's presence—not quick fixes—is the promise we can rely on.
0:00 - Theme Song
0:48 - Does God Forget Stuff?
3:55 - God Remembering
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12:28 - Does God Forget Me?
26:24 - End Credits