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\"Why is God referred to as Male? Or is He female?\" -Bonnie, North Carolina

Throughout Scripture, we see God referred to as \"Father,\" but why? In this episode, Alycia uses Biblical and historical examples to help us think more clearly about God and His role as creator, provider, and redeemer.

Submit your questions here: https://apologetics.org/hey-alycia/

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\"Why is God referred to as Male? Or is He female?\" -Bonnie, North Carolina

Submit your questions here: https://apologetics.org/hey-alycia/