"Why do people suffer an eternal hell for a small sin here?"
In this episode, Alycia tackles, not only why sins lead to eternal punishment, but surveys three Christian views on Hell, emphasizing that sin, no matter its scope, ultimately offends our Creator.
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Leaf by Niggle | Ep. 50
In this special episode, Alycia and Emily discuss J.R.R. Tolkien’s short story Leaf by Niggle, and explore the various themes in the piece such as redemption, the fulfillment of desires longings, and how vocations and relationships are made new in God’s presence. Content Warning: This episode contains spoilers!
Read Leaf by Niggle here: https://heroicjourneys.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/niggle.pdf
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Why Does God Heal Some People and Not Others? | Ep. 49
In this episode, Alycia explores the difficult question of why God heals some people but not others. She shares real stories to show that miracles do happen, but often in unexpected ways. She reflects on how suffering shapes both the person in pain and those around them, encouraging compassion, patience, and trust in God’s goodness.
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Why Do I Need God? (Part Three) | Ep. 48
In thi third and final part to the "Why Do I Need God?" series, Alycia examines why God is necessary for providing meaning to life—drawing on Ecclesiastes, personal stories like Ayaan Hirsi Ali’s journey from atheism to Christianity, and reflections on morality and human value. She explains how knowing God gives purpose, grounds moral and human worth, and empowers us to use our gifts to co-create and care for creation.
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Why Do I Need God? (Part Two) | Ep. 47
In this second episode answering "Why do I need God?," Alycia explores human value—how we define worth, cultural measures of importance, and the real-life implications of treating value as subjective. She argues that Christianity offers an objective foundation for human dignity: humans are uniquely made and valued by God regardless of abilities or accomplishments.
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The ”Hey Alycia!” podcast explores compelling reasons to consider the Christian faith, and tackles thought-provoking challenges along the way. Whether you’re wrestling with objections to Christianity, clarifying or disagreeing with answers Alycia has shared before, or you’re just curious about the topics she’s passionate about, this is the place to dive deeper, spark conversation, and uncover truth together!