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In this first installment of our three-part series, “The God of the Old Testament,” Alycia examines the events surrounding the Old testament timeline. She provides historical and cultural context, highlight troubling practices among ancient nations (idolatry, child sacrifice, sexual immorality), and explains why God’s interventions, though confusing through our modern lens, were both necessary and […]

“Can you explain how Jesus dying on the cross is for our sins?” – Tricia, TX In this episode, Alycia explains the Old Testament sacrificial system, the meaning of “blood of the covenant” at the Last Supper, and how Jesus is the final substitute whose death establishes a new covenant. She also highlights how Jesus’

“Why do people suffer an eternal hell for a small sin here?” In this episode, Alycia tackles, not only why sins lead to eternal punishment, but surveys three Christian views on Hell, emphasizing that sin, no matter its scope, ultimately offends our Creator. Submit your questions here: https://apologetics.org/hey-alycia/    

In this special episode, Alycia and Emily discuss J.R.R. Tolkien’s short story Leaf by Niggle, and explore the various themes in the piece such as redemption, the fulfillment of desires longings, and how vocations and relationships are made new in God’s presence. Content Warning: This episode contains spoilers!  Read Leaf by Niggle here: https://heroicjourneys.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/niggle.pdf Submit

In this episode, Alycia explores the difficult question of why God heals some people but not others. She shares real stories to show that miracles do happen, but often in unexpected ways. She reflects on how suffering shapes both the person in pain and those around them, encouraging compassion, patience, and trust in God’s goodness.

In thi third and final part to the “Why Do I Need God?” series, Alycia examines why God is necessary for providing meaning to life—drawing on Ecclesiastes, personal stories like Ayaan Hirsi Ali’s journey from atheism to Christianity, and reflections on morality and human value. She explains how knowing God gives purpose, grounds moral and

In this second episode answering “Why do I need God?,” Alycia explores human value—how we define worth, cultural measures of importance, and the real-life implications of treating value as subjective. She argues that Christianity offers an objective foundation for human dignity: humans are uniquely made and valued by God regardless of abilities or accomplishments. Submit

In this first episode of the “Why Do I Need God?” series, Alycia’s explores the question of morality: why would someone who has a good life still need God? She discusses cultural trends (including young people returning to church), research on belief, and the difficulties of grounding right and wrong without a moral law giver.