Hey Alycia!

How Can a Nice Atheist and an Evil Person Both Suffer the Same Punishment? | Ep. 75

In this episode, Alycia tackles this question: how can a nice atheist and a really evil person both suffer the same punishment in hell? She explains the Biblical view that all people are sinners, that good deeds cannot erase guilt, and that entrance to heaven is not earned but granted through Jesus’ righteousness. She also describes why Christians do good—not to earn heaven, but as a response to being loved by God first.
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When God Remains Silent: Wrestling with Doubt and Unanswered Prayers | Ep. 74

In this episode Emily asks Alycia about the hardest questions she's faced: wrestling with the God of the Old Testament, why God sometimes seems hidden, and why prayers go unanswered. She shares personal stories and reflections—including a student’s sudden encounter with God and the struggle of unanswered prayers—and offers perspective on living with uncertainty while trusting in God's goodness.
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Where Do Souls Come From? | Ep. 73

In this episode, Emily and Alycia are joined by Mike Sherrard, president of Apologetics, Inc. and author of Relational Apologetics and Why You Matter. Together, they explore what Christianity teaches about the soul: its nature, possible origins at conception, and how views like creationism shape ideas about original sin and personhood. They also discuss implications for the hope of resurrection and life after death, and why questions about the soul invite awe, mystery, and meaning.
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What to Say When a Jehovah's Witness Knocks | Ep. 72

In this episode, Alycia explains how to engage Jehovah's Witnesses—whether at your door or in an airport—by using their own New World Translation to highlight passages pointing to Jesus’ divinity and by raising a moral challenge about self-sacrifice and God’s goodness. She offers practical scripture references, conversational strategies, and invitations for further discussion.
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Say What?: Is It Right for God to Take a Life? | Ep. 71

In this episode, Alycia answers a listeners 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.
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How Did People Get to Heaven Before Jesus? | Ep. 70

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.
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Say What?: Can We Sin in Heaven? | Ep. 69

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. 
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How Do I Find My Way Back to God? | Ep. 68

In this episode, Alycia answers this question: "If you've lost your faith and are trying to find your way back, what advice would you give (especially if you feel like you've fallen far away)?"
She observes how someone who has lost their faith might find their way back to God, and offers practical steps and encouragement. Alycia also urges listeners to reevaluate what led them away, check whether objections already have answers, avoid defaulting to atheism without a case, and keep seeking truth through continued questioning and reflection.
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Why Did God Create the Universe? | Ep. 67

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 (Genesis, Psalms, Job) point creation back to its Creator—showing that the cosmos invites wonder while affirming our significance.
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The Case for the Empty Tomb | Ep. 66

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.
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