Hey Alycia!

Is There a God-Shaped Hole in Our Hearts? | Ep. 42

In this episode, Alycia examines the idea of a "God-shaped hole"—a deep emptiness in the human heart that we try to fill—and cites thinkers like Blaise Pascal and sociologist Jonathan Haidt. She explores why people stay with particular religions (fear, culture, habit, etc.) and asks whether satisfaction or truth should guide that search. Through sociological insight and personal reflection, the episode invites listeners to consider what truly fills us and encourages honest searching for what is true, good, and beautiful.
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Do All Religions Ultimately Point to the Same God? | Ep. 41

In this episode, Alycia compares various teachings about Jesus, morality, the afterlife, and more. She explains that though there are similarities among all religions, Christianity has the most significant difference, and thus, points to a God unlike all others.
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Does A Woman Have To Marry Her Rapist? | Ep. 40

In this episode, Alycia unpacks Deuteronomy 22:22–29. She explains that despite our first-impressions, the passage's translation and historical context play a key role in defining men and women's relational roles.
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Why is God referred to as Male? | Ep. 39

"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. 
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Jeremiah's Story: Grief, Suffering, and Hope | Ep. 38

In this episode, Alycia shares the story of Paul, Cassandra, and their baby Jeremiah, born with anencephaly. This episode highlights Paul and Cassandra's tribute to Jeremiah after his death, and the gratitude, compassion, and hope of that they gleaned despite grief and suffering.
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How Can a Good God Let Bad Things Happen? | Ep. 37

How can a good God let bad things happen? In this episode, Alycia explains that even though the Fall (Gen. 3) has affected our world, a good God does not merely allow suffering--He provides redemption through His Son, and the hope of restoration. 
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Why Do Christians Only Follow Some Parts of the Bible? | Ep. 36

Why do Christians follow some parts of the Bible and not others?
In this episode, Alycia explains that although Christians aren't free to cherry pick Biblical teachings, there are significant differences between moral and civil laws in the Bible. While moral laws reflect God's unchanging character, civil laws were specific to Israel's cultural practices. 
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Can Someone Be a Christian If All They Do is Believe in God? | Ep. 35

Is believing in God or Jesus enough to be a Christian? In this episode, Alycia defines what it means to believe in Jesus and clarifies the difference between acknowledging His existence and having faith in Him and His work. 
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Why Did God Create the Tree of Good and Evil? | Ep. 34

"Why did God create the Tree of Good and Evil if He knew Adam and Eve would be tempted and eat of the tree?" (Kayla, TX)
In this episode, Alycia explains the purpose of the Tree of Knowledge in the Garden of Eden, and why God created it in the first place. She describes the concept of free will and its relation to the tree's existence, defines the consequences of the fall for humanity and creation, and equivocates the human temptation to be “like God” to modern issues like identity and technology.
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(REPLAY) AI Jesus: Helpful or Harmful? | Ep. 33

In this episode of the “Hey Alycia!” podcast, Alycia answers an intriguing question, submitted from Dwayne (NY), about the rise of AI applications like “AI Jesus.” This episode examines how Christians should approach the developing technologies that simulate religious figures and what implications they might have for faith and understanding. As we explore this topic, we'll consider potential inaccuracies and biases inherent in AI systems and discuss alternative resources for seeking spiritual guidance. Tune in to learn more about the intersection of faith and technology and whether AI Jesus could be a tool or a topic of concern for believers.
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