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In this episode, Alycia explains the verse “Jacob have I loved, Esau have I hated” (Malachi 1; Romans 9) by unpacking the Jacob and Esau story, showing that “hate” here refers to God’s choice of covenant lineage rather than emotional hatred, and why the Messiah must come through Jacob’s line. Submit your questions here: https://apologetics.org/hey-alycia/ […]

In this episode, Alycia answers this question: If God knew Adam and Eve would eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, why did He make it and why didn’t He stop them?” (Noelle, New York). Alycia explains that by creating the the tree, God ensured genuine free will and made authentic

In this episode Alycia answers this question: Can you be a Christian and vote Left/Progressive? She separates salvation from political allegiance, explores America’s polarized political climate, and shares perspectives from Michael Wear and Tom Holland to show why Christians should prioritize faith and their heavenly citizenship over partisan identity. Submit your questions here: https://apologetics.org/hey-alycia/  

In this episode of the “Hey Alycia!” podcast, Alycia draws upon Acts 8 to help us answer whether or not Christianity is simply a white man’s religion.  Is there Black History in the Bible?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SN9rUQrs7c Have a question?: https://apologetics.org/hey-alycia/  

In this episode, Alycia explains that even though churches may differ in secondary matters—worship style, baptism practice, and roles like women preaching—they can remain united on core doctrines such as the nature of God, the resurrection of Jesus, and the authority of the Bible. Submit your questions here: https://apologetics.org/hey-alycia/  

In this episode, Alycia examines Revelation 21 and  Matthew 25 to explain the meaning of sin,  the “new Heaven and new Earth,” and the nature of Hell. Submit your questions here: https://apologetics.org/hey-alycia/  

In this “Say What” episode, Alycia responds to a listener’s (Barbara) critique of Episode 51: “Is Eternal Hell Fair for a Small Sin?” To submit a “Say What” response to a former episode, visit us here: https://apologetics.org/hey-alycia/

In this episode, we ask whether or not it is wrong for God to take life ( including the lives of children). Using God’s Word, Alycia explains God’s authority over life (as our creator), and differentiates between divine judgment and killing. Have a question? Submit it here: https://apologetics.org/hey-alycia/  

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