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In this episode, answers a listener question about whether God is justified to take human life. She highlights authority and divine judgment, considers pacifist objections, references Old Testament examples, and points listeners to episodes 53–55 for more context. Submit your questions here: https://apologetics.org/hey-alycia/  

In this episode, Alycia answers Shay from Georgia: How did people get to heaven before Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection? Alycia explains Old Testament beliefs about God, sin, and the sacrificial system—highlighting the Day of Atonement, the two goats, and how those practices pointed to Christ. Submit your questions here: https://apologetics.org/hey-alycia/  

In this episode, Alycia responds to Dennis’ question about whether people can sin in heaven. She explores two views: that redeemed people retain free will but will never choose to sin, and that our transformed nature in heaven removes the power or desire to sin.  Submit your questions here: https://apologetics.org/hey-alycia/  

In this episode, Alycia answers the question: “If God created us for relationship with Him, then why would He create all these galaxies, stars, and planets? It seems a bit excessive.” She discusses the practical role of stars in producing elements, the way nature and space inspire awe, and how astronauts’ experiences and biblical passages

In this episode, we welcome Matthew Mittelberg from Apologetics, Inc. to examine the historical evidence for Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection. Together, we explore the empty tomb, early testimonies (including women as first eye-witnesses), ancient sources beyond the Bible, and why the Resurrection matters for Christians and Atheists alike. Submit your questions here: https://apologetics.org/hey-alycia/  

In this episode, Alycia addresses a listener follow-up to Episode 54: “God of The Old Testament (Part Two): Is It Wrong for God to Take Life?” The discussion explores what moral standard can be used to judge God, the importance of God’s own moral consistency, and how an eternal perspective changes our understanding of life,

In this episode, Alycia and Emily tackle doubt—why people question Christianity (unanswered prayer, suffering, God’s silence, critiques) and how to respond. By sharing personal experiences and the story of “Doubting Thomas”, Alycia shows that doubt can lead to deeper faith. Submit your questions here: https://apologetics.org/hey-alycia/  

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