Hey Alycia!

"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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In this episode, Emily and Alycia welcome Mike Sherrard, President of Apologetics, Inc., to explore the question of meaning: why Christians believe life has purpose rooted in a Creator, what it means to be made in God’s image, and how our actions gain lasting significance.

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In this episode, Alycia and Emily welcome Nathan Rittenhouse once again to answer another round of rapid fire listener questions. Tune in to part one (Ep. 80) if you haven't already, and subscribe to Nathan's podcast, "Thinking Out Loud Together."

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In this episode, Alycia discusses how to respond when someone who isn’t a Christian shares their religious views. She emphasizes listening, asking questions, and gently pointing out inconsistencies while staying curious and respectful. Using real examples, she shows how open dialogue can strengthen understanding, build relationships, and even increase confidence in one’s own beliefs.

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In this episode, Alycia examines whether personal religious experiences can reliably indicate the truth of Christianity, noting that such experiences are subjective, often nontransferable, and occur across many faiths. She warns that supernatural feelings may not reveal the full truth—they could point to divine or deceptive sources—so believers should seek objective evidence and careful evaluation alongside personal encounters.

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