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Welcome to the podcast home of The BEST of the Bible Answer Man broadcast! The Best of BAM is a highlight of the best segments from the weekly broadcasts, where Hank Hanegraaff and his guests seek to offer well-reasoned answers to equip you in the essentials of the historic Christian faith and stren…

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    The Best of the Bible Answer Man Broadcast podcast, hosted by Hank Hanegraaff, is a treasure trove of Christian knowledge and insight. For over 30 years, Hank has been a trusted source for biblical teachings, and his podcasts continue to provide valuable content for listeners. As someone who has followed Hank's work for decades, I am grateful to have access to his podcasts after his radio show ended.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the wealth of information it provides. Hank delves deep into various topics related to Christianity, offering insights and explanations that are both enlightening and thought-provoking. His call-in shows allow listeners to ask questions and receive well-researched answers that bring clarity to complex biblical issues. Additionally, the podcast features interviews with guests who bring unique perspectives and expertise on different subjects.

    Hank's knowledge and passion for the Bible shine through in every episode. He takes the time to explain concepts in a way that is accessible to all listeners, regardless of their level of biblical knowledge. His dedication to research is evident when he admits if he doesn't know something and takes the time to find accurate answers before addressing the question again.

    However, one aspect that may be off-putting for some listeners are the advertisements during the podcast. While understandable as a means to support the show financially, these ads can be jarring and disrupt the flow of the content. It would be more enjoyable if there were fewer interruptions or a separate format for advertisements.

    In conclusion, The Best of the Bible Answer Man Broadcast podcast is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Christianity. Hank Hanegraaff's expertise combined with his passion for sharing God's Word make each episode engaging and educational. Despite occasional interruptions from ads, this podcast remains a go-to source for biblical teachings and insights that will enrich your faith journey.



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    Latest episodes from The Best of the Bible Answer Man Broadcast

    Will Everyone Make it to Heaven? and Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 28:01


    On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/28/25), Hank brings up a question that he addresses in his book Afterlife: What You Need to Know about Heaven, the Hereafter and Near-Death Experiences, the question being, “Will everyone ultimately wind up in heaven?”Hank also answers the following questions:How do Mormons explain the origin of the universe? Victor - Midland, TX (5:48)My son is a pastor and is teaching that same-sex marriage is okay. Can you help me with this? Daniel - Memphis, TN (15:13)Is the Islamic Mahdi related to the beast of Revelation 13? Malik - Columbus, OH (17:50)Does the New Testament forbid premarital sex? Tracy - Argenta, IL (23:02)

    Q&A: Addiction, God of the Old Testament, and the Age of Accountability

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 28:01 Transcription Available


    On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/27/25), Hank answers the following questions:One of the criticisms I hear about Donald Bloesch is that he doesn't hold Scripture in high regard. What do you say? Steve - New York, NY (0:48)Can you give me advice on my addiction to drugs? Samantha - Coarsegold, CA (2:42)Is the God of the Old Testament evil and the God of the New Testament good? Ben - Kansas City, MO (7:25)Jesus said you must be born again. When it comes to the age of accountability, when do they have the opportunity to accept Jesus as Lord? Kim - Winston-Salem, NC (17:33)What is your opinion of the teaching of Jack Van Impe? Pat - Lebanon, MO (20:27)I have a friend who is getting involved in Buddhism. Can you advise me? Elden - Richmond, MO (21:52)

    Q&A: Getting Into Heaven, Yahweh Movement, and Behemoth

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 28:01 Transcription Available


    On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/26/25), Hank answers the following questions:If you are a loving person, is that enough to get you into heaven? Ryan - Nashville, TN (0:52)What are your thoughts on bringing Intelligent Design into the classroom alongside evolution? Chad - Kannapolis, NC (6:09)Is the Yahweh movement cultic? Joe - OH (15:10)What are your thoughts on Behemoth, and how do we interpret the language used to describe it? What about the canopy theory? Joe - Okarche, OK (21:35)

    The Three Phases of Life, and Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 28:01 Transcription Available


    On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/25/25), Hank discusses his book Afterlife: What You Need to Know about Heaven, the Hereafter and Near-Death Experiences, detailing the three phases of life: life in the present, life after life—the separation of the physical and nonphysical aspects of our humanity, and life after life-after-life—the time in the future where our humanity will be reunited with our perfected physical body in the new heaven and new earth.Hank also answers the following questions:Is there biblical support for the closing of the canon of Scripture? Matthew - Turlock, CA (4:33)According to Luke 18:15-17, what is the age of accountability? Sean - Fresno, CA (6:39)Can a Christian join the Masonic Lodge? Dave - Brunswick, GA (15:11)Can you explain the “pure in heart” according to Matthew 5:8? Uriah - Calgary, AB (17:24)Why aren't there modern-day miraculous healings? Josh - Lexington, KY (22:35)

    Best of BAM: Understanding Our Universe with Paul Gould

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2025 28:01 Transcription Available


    On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast, we present an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank's guest is philosopher Paul Gould, author of A Good and True Story: Eleven Clues to Understanding Our Universe and Your Place in It. Hank and Paul discuss why Paul wrote A Good and True Story, if we live our lives according to a story, how evidence for God is everywhere but needs to be rightly interpreted, the non-religious stories that explain our existence: scientism, materialism, atheism, nihilism, and reductionism; the origins of the universe, and if the immensity of the universe should inspire belief in God.

    Q&A: Alcoholism, Just War, and Dinosaurs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 28:01


    On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/22/25), Hank answers the following questions:I am a recovering alcoholic. Aren't drunkards forbidden from entering heaven? Jim - Liberty, MO (0:52)I have had several miscarriages. Will I see my children in heaven? Katie – St. Louis, MO (2:43)Can you explain how no man can see God and live? Marcus - St. Louis, MO (5:41)Can Christians serve in the military? Matt - Oklahoma City, OK (8:04)How could Satan think that he could defeat God? Bruce - Nashville, TN (16:54)Can you explain what's going on in Jude 1:9, where Michael and Satan are arguing over Moses' body? Bruce - Nashville, TN (20:03)Are only 144,000 people going to heaven? Monica - St. Louis, MO (20:57)Can you explain how dinosaurs fit in a biblical worldview? Rick - Stafford, KS (23:21)

    Q&A: The First Sinless Man, Resurrection, and a Christian's Responsibility to Vote

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 28:01 Transcription Available


    On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/21/25), Hank answers the following questions:Mormon missionaries told me that Jesus was not the first sinless man; Adam was. Can you explain the error of Mormon theology in this area? Rob - Vancouver, WA (0:56)What is your perspective on Matthew 27:52-53, where the bodies of saints were raised to life immediately following Christ's death? Tim - Kansas City, MO (4:58)Should Christians vote in elections? Sephra - Oklahoma City, OK (16:02)How do you approach the passage that says we are not citizens of this world, as it relates to voting? Sephra - Oklahoma City, OK (19:35)Isn't it true that our primary responsibility is to evangelize and make disciples, not to focus on politics? Sephra - Oklahoma City, OK (20:46)I feel inadequate to counter my friend's pro-homosexual arguments. How do I defend what is right? Matt - Portland, OR (22:43)

    Q&A: Church of God, Generational Sin, and Mormonism

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 28:01


    On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/20/25), Hank answers the following questions:Is there a correlation between the Word of Faith movement and the Church of God in Christ? Jonathan - Wichita, KS (1:00)Was Antipas martyred during the reign of Domitian? If so, how does this affect the dating of Revelation? Steven - Grand Rapids, MI (2:25)Do we pay for the sins of our fathers? Jason - St. Clair, MO (7:37)Is it okay to file a restraining order against a family member? Peggy - Oklahoma City, OK (8:39)Do you know anything about Project Blue Beam? Babet - Fresno, CA (15:40)What are your thoughts on The God Delusion by Richard Dawkins? I found this book in my granddaughter's room. Linda - Seattle, WA (16:58)What do Mormons see as wrong with historic Christianity? Why would they want to convert me? David - Springfield, MO (22:13)Do you have any information on Mike Bickle and the International House of Prayer? Rick - Bloomington, IL (25:28)

    Q&A: Historicity of Jesus, Shunning, and According to the Flesh

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 28:01 Transcription Available


    On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/19/25), Hank answers the following questions:I am a Christian, but I have doubts about whether Jesus existed or not. Derek - Indianapolis, IN (1:02)A family member had an affair, and the rest of the family has shunned them. What should I do? Debbie - Hunter Town, IN (2:59)Will we receive a white stone with a new name, as mentioned in Revelation 2:17? Mary - Snohomish, WA (15:11)Can you explain what Paul meant by “according to the flesh” in Romans 1:4? Richard - Phoenix, AZ (20:45)

    Q&A: Signs of the Second Coming, Canopy Theory, and Spiritual Warfare

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 28:01 Transcription Available


    On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/18/25), Hank answers the following questions:Will there be signs before the Second Coming? Ron - Prescott, AZ (0:58)What are your thoughts on Perry Stone? Jeremy - Kansas City, MO (3:44)Did God create the earth with the appearance of age? Josh - Lincoln, NE (6:08)What are your thoughts on the pre-flood canopy theory? Peter - Kansas City, MO (15:14)What is spiritual warfare? Are there evil spirits tempting us? Ben - Kansas City, MO (17:48)Will there be a second chance for salvation during the Millennium? Chester - Peoria, IL (21:29)

    Best of BAM: Voices of the Early Fathers with Marcellino D'Ambrosio

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2025 28:01 Transcription Available


    On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast, we present an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank's guest is Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio, author of When the Church Was Young: Voices of the Early Fathers. Hank and Dr. D'Ambrosio discuss the importance of unity within the body of Christ as an answer to the Lord's High Priestly Prayer, St. Clement of Rome and his letter to the Corinthians dealing with division in the Church, the martyrdom of Ignatius of Antioch, and understanding the importance of holy tradition.

    Understanding Our Universe with Paul Gould - Part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 28:01 Transcription Available


    On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/15/25), we pick up where we ended on our previous broadcast and present more of an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank is talking with Dr. Paul Gould, associate professor of philosophy at Palm Beach Atlantic University and author of A Good and True Story: Eleven Clues to Understanding Our Universe and Your Place in It. Hank and Paul discuss the evidential problem of evil, the significance of suffering in our lives, how the existence of love points to the existence of God, the relationship between truth and beauty, the chief value of art, and the idea that all religions can be false but they can't all be true.

    Understanding Our Universe with Paul Gould - Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 28:01 Transcription Available


    On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/14/25), we pick up where we ended on our previous broadcast and present more of an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank is talking with Dr. Paul Gould, associate professor of philosophy at Palm Beach Atlantic University and author of A Good and True Story: Eleven Clues to Understanding Our Universe and Your Place in It. Hank and Paul discuss what best explains morality, the new phenomenon of nice nihilism, enchanted naturalism, counterfeit happiness and the nature of true happiness, the problem of evil and the existence of God, if the logical problem of evil been solved, if free will is essential to what it means to be human, and how God can't do everything.

    Understanding Our Universe with Paul Gould - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 28:01 Transcription Available


    On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/13/25), we pick up where we ended on our previous broadcast and present more of an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank is talking with Dr. Paul Gould, associate professor of philosophy at Palm Beach Atlantic University and author of A Good and True Story: Eleven Clues to Understanding Our Universe and Your Place in It. Hank and Paul discuss if the immensity of the universe should inspire belief in God, the nature of life, how we know that life is valuable, how the Cambrian explosion uprooted Darwin's Tree of Life, the current revolutions and shifts in evolutionary theory, if the modern world suffers from a nature deficit, if materialism can account for consciousness, and what best explains morality.

    Understanding Our Universe with Paul Gould - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 28:01 Transcription Available


    On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/12/25), we present an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank's guest is philosopher Paul Gould, author of A Good and True Story: Eleven Clues to Understanding Our Universe and Your Place in It. Hank and Paul discuss why Paul wrote A Good and True Story, if we live our lives according to a story, how evidence for God is everywhere but needs to be rightly interpreted, the non-religious stories that explain our existence: scientism, materialism, atheism, nihilism, and reductionism; the origins of the universe, and if the immensity of the universe should inspire belief in God.

    Q&A: Jesus' Prayers, Lust, and Non-Believing Speakers in Churches

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 28:01 Transcription Available


    On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/11/25), Hank answers the following questions:If Jesus is God in the flesh, who was He praying to during His time on Earth? Lance - Mountain View, MO (1:58)Could you explain the lack of the wedding garment in Matthew 22:11? Paul - Springdale, AR (6:16)A friend of mine believes that sexual fantasies about imaginary people are not wrong. What are your thoughts on this? Can I even have a conversation with him if he denies that this is not “real” lust? Ben - Regina, SK (9:37)In light of 1 Corinthians 5:11-13, should churches be inviting non-believers into the church to speak? William - Calgary, AB (23:02)

    Best of BAM: The Increasing Importance of Apologetics, and Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2025 28:01 Transcription Available


    On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank says a few words about apologetics, which is the defense of the faith once for all delivered to the saints.Hank also answers the following questions:How dangerous is L. Ron Hubbard and Scientology? Jim - El Paso, TX (3:44)How can I witness to an atheist? How can we convince them that the Bible is authoritative? Jeremy - Ada, OK (6:54)Should we prepare for doomsday? Rick - Austin, TX (15:12)Who are the people who say, “Lord, Lord,” in Matthew 7:21-23? Bob - Nashville, TN (19:01)Do ghosts exist? Are they demons? Darren - St. Louis, MO (21:40)

    Apologetics in College, and Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 28:01 Transcription Available


    On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/08/25), Hank talks about a conversation he had with his daughter, who is attending college. While explaining that morality is not dependent on God, one of her liberal professors invoked the Euthyphro dilemma. Not knowing how to deal with this conundrum, she went to The Complete Bible Answer Book Collector's Edition and was able to answer this objection. And in doing so, stressed the need for apologetics on college campuses.Hank also answers the following questions:Is the lake of fire different from hell, or are they the same thing? Timmy - Austin, TX (5:53)Did Satan want Jesus to go to the cross or not? Did he know God's plan? Ryan - Memphis, TN (9:02)Where did God come from? David - Fresno, CA (15:13)Why doesn't the Bible mention anything about Jesus nursing? And why does the Bible say “ashes to ashes, dust to dust” if we don't come from ashes? Serena - Lakewood, CO (19:33)An atheist I am talking with says the Genesis account is flawed because light was created before the sun, moon, and stars. Is there an answer for this? Phil - Columbia, MO (22:01)

    Voices of the Early Fathers with Marcellino D'Ambrosio - Part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 28:01 Transcription Available


    On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/07/25), we pick up where we ended on our previous broadcast and present more of an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank is talking with Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio, author of When the Church Was Young: Voices of the Early Fathers. Hank and Dr. D'Ambrosio discuss D'Ambrosio's presentation of the chaff mixed in with the wheat of Origen of Alexandria's genius in his book, Tertullian and the term Trinity, Cyprian of Carthage on the unity of the church and the concept of having God the Father along with the Church as the mother, the Edict of Milan, the Council of Nicea, why heresy arises when people become impatient with the paradoxical mysteries of the Christian faith, and one of the biggest problems facing the church today.

    Voices of the Early Fathers with Marcellino D'Ambrosio - Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 28:01


    On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/06/25), we pick up where we ended on our previous broadcast and present more of an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank is talking with Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio, author of When the Church Was Young: Voices of the Early Fathers. Hank and Dr. D'Ambrosio discuss the First Apology of Justin Martyr, Irenaeus and a defense against the heresy of Gnosticism, the coextensive nature between tradition and scripture, the teachings of Clement of Alexandria equipping Christians to evangelize the Gospel, and Origen of Alexandria and the transformative nature of union with Christ.

    Voices of the Early Fathers with Marcellino D'Ambrosio - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 28:01


    On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/05/25), we pick up where we ended on our previous broadcast and present more of an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank is talking with Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio, author of When the Church Was Young: Voices of the Early Fathers. Hank and Dr. D'Ambrosio discuss the importance of holy tradition, understanding that the early church did not have the Bible as we do today, the centrality of the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist as argued by Ignatius of Antioch, the martyrdom of Polycarp of Smyrna, the significance of relics, The Didache, and apologetics and the First Apology of Justin Martyr.

    Voices of the Early Fathers with Marcellino D'Ambrosio - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 28:01


    On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/04/25), we present an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank's guest is Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio, author of When the Church Was Young: Voices of the Early Fathers. Hank and Dr. D'Ambrosio discuss the importance of unity within the body of Christ as an answer to the Lord's High Priestly Prayer, St. Clement of Rome and his letter to the Corinthians dealing with division in the Church, the martyrdom of Ignatius of Antioch, and understanding the importance of holy tradition.

    Best of BAM Q&A: Alternate Universes, Children's Church Services, and Confronting Someone in Sin

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2025 28:01


    On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank answers the following questions:Does the Christian worldview allow for alternate universes or realities? John - Silver Spring, MD (0:52)Is it okay for a church to have separate worship services for children and adults? Jason - Hutchinson, KS (4:33)Does Genesis 1 contradict Genesis 2 concerning the order of creation? Cameron - Edmonton, AB (8:21)My friend's father is having an affair. Can you give me some advice in this situation? Louisa - Toronto, ON (15:11)My uncle is a skeptic. How can I witness to him? Jane - Kennett, MO (17:54)Are Josephus' references to Jesus accurate? Fernando - St. Louis, MO (21:23)

    Q&A: Polygamy, Suicide, and Judas

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 28:01


    On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/01/25), Hank answers the following questions:Can you explain the Levirate laws concerning marriage and polygamy? Joe - Robbinsville, NJ (0:51)Is suicide the unforgivable sin? If a Christian commits suicide, will they still go to heaven? Vicky - Cutler, IL (4:37)What are the pros and cons of Latin American Liberation Theology? Paul - Louisville, KY (8:47)Are churches today too focused on entertainment? Is Gospel music becoming secular? Monica - East St. Louis, IL (16:01)Was Judas saved? Sherry - Manassas, VA (20:20)

    The Increasing Importance of Apologetics, and Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 28:01


    On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/31/25), Hank says a few words about apologetics, which is the defense of the faith once for all delivered to the saints.Hank also answers the following questions:How dangerous is L. Ron Hubbard and Scientology? Jim - El Paso, TX (3:44)How can I witness to an atheist? How can we convince them that the Bible is authoritative? Jeremy - Ada, OK (6:54)Are abuse and alcoholism grounds for a divorce? Kay - Lincoln, NE (15:11)What is the origin of all the races? Donna - Sharpsburg, GA (17:17)What are your thoughts on Judas concerning John 17:12? Was he predestined to betray Christ? Brian - Oakdale, CA (19:43)Was Job a real person? Howard - Everett, WA (22:17)Does original sin still exist? Didn't Jesus abolish this by His death on the cross? Judy - Springfield, MO (22:48)What does it mean to rest on the Sabbath? Ryan - Nashville, TN (24:46)

    Q&A: God's Name, Interracial Marriage, and a Future Temple

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 28:01


    On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/30/25), Hank answers the following questions:Is Yahweh the correct name for God? Is it appropriate to address the members of the Trinity as Yahweh? Josh - Bakersfield, CA (0:54)Are the days of creation in Genesis literal 24-hour days? Neil - Lethbridge, AB (4:43)Is interracial marriage biblical? David - Fresno, CA (7:41)Does Revelation 21:22 mean that there will be no future temple? Robert - Plano, TX (16:01)Sometimes I get paid in cash. Do I need to report these earnings? Susan - Kearney, MO (22:06)Does the Bible say that the U.S. should support Israel? Beatrice - Chicago, IL (24:03)

    Q&A: The Prophecy of 70 Weeks, Tithing Legal Settlements, and Ghosts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 28:01


    On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/29/25), Hank answers the following questions:What is your view of Daniel's 70 weeks? Cecil - Bakersfield, CA (0:51)Must I tithe off of a legal settlement? Christie - Independence, MO (5:14)Should the word “world” in Matthew 28:20 be translated “eon” or “age” instead? John - Stewartsville, MO (9:21)Should we prepare for doomsday? Rick - Austin, TX (15:12)Who are the people who say, “Lord, Lord,” in Matthew 7:21-23? Bob - Nashville, TN (19:01)Do ghosts exist? Are they demons? Darren - St. Louis, MO (21:40)

    Q&A: Overanalyzing the Bible, Ezekiel's Temple, and Christ's Ministry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 28:01


    On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/28/25), Hank answers the following questions:What is God's role for the nation of Israel today, according to Romans 9-11? Tony - Oklahoma City, OK (0:57)Is it possible for us to overanalyze the Bible that we start to lose the meaning that God intended it to convey? Jim - El Paso, TX (6:31)What are your thoughts on the temple in Ezekiel? Which temple is he referring to? Joe - Dwight, IL (15:11)Why did Christ only minister to the Jews? Elden - Richmond, MO (20:44)

    Best of BAM Q&A: Pornography, Holding Grudges, and Objective Morality

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2025 28:01


    On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank answers the following questions:I am struggling with pornography. Can you give me advice? Terry - Arcadia, WI (0:51)Is it a sin to pray for mercy for the consequences of my sin? Jim - Liberty, MO (5:48)Is it okay to hold a grudge? Bob - Howell, MI (6:58)Does Jesus allow Satan to test Christians the way he did with Peter? Kim - Winston-Salem, NC (15:12)How did the Egyptian magicians change their staves into snakes? John - Seattle, WA (16:35)Can there be objective morality without God? Kayla - Olathe, KS (20:59)Does God still perform healings today? Justin - Indianapolis, IN (22:56)

    Q&A: Seven Spirits of God, Repentance, and This Generation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 28:01


    On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/25/25), Hank answers the following questions:What are the seven spirits of God in Revelation 4? Brian - Fort Wayne, IN (1:00)Is tithing for today? Natasha - New York, NY (3:03)Once you become a Christian, must you still repent of your sins? Larry - Long Beach, CA (7:34)What is your opinion of the Left Behind series concerning their view of a future temple and the Antichrist? Dale - Raceland, LA (15:44)Can you explain the phrase “this generation” in Luke 21:32? Kim - Brimfield, MA (18:10)How were people saved in the Old Testament? Dan - Seattle, WA (22:33)

    Q&A: Types and Shadows, Confronting Someone in Sin, and Josephus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 28:01


    On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/24/25), Hank answers the following questions:What is the biblical view of the Israeli/Palestinian conflict? Kevin - Newcastle, OK (0:48)What do you mean when you talk about types and shadows? Toyin - Toronto, ON (7:38)Have you written any material on how to witness? Toyin - Toronto, ON (9:32)My friend's father is having an affair. Can you give me some advice in this situation? Louisa - Toronto, ON (15:11)My uncle is a skeptic. How can I witness to him? Jane - Kennett, MO (17:54)Are Josephus' references to Jesus accurate? Fernando - St. Louis, MO (21:23)

    Q&A: Alternate Universes, Children's Church Services, and Prayer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 28:01


    On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/23/25), Hank answers the following questions:Does the Christian worldview allow for alternate universes or realities? John - Silver Spring, MD (0:52)Is it okay for a church to have separate worship services for children and adults? Jason - Hutchinson, KS (4:32)Does Genesis 1 contradict Genesis 2 concerning the order of creation? Cameron - Edmonton, AB (8:21)When I pray, my mind always seems to wander. Do you have any advice? Vicky - High Point, NC (16:07)Do we have a body, soul, and spirit? Vicky - Edmonton, AB (18:48)

    Q&A: Job, the Afterlife, and Gap Theory

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 28:01


    On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/22/25), Hank answers the following questions:What caused Job to realize his mistakes? Joel - Saddlebrook, NJ (1:01) What happens after death? Charles - New Windsor, NY (7:09)What does it mean in 1 Timothy 3:2 that a pastor be “the husband of one wife”? Is this referring to divorce? Jim - Liberty, MO (8:51)What is your opinion of Chuck Missler and his view of the gap theory? Scott - Fowlerville, MI (15:12)Can you clarify your comments on John the Baptist being the last Old Testament prophet? Larry - Slater, MO (17:58)When the new earth and heaven have come, will God be on the new earth with Jesus or in the new heaven? Sandra - Minneapolis, MN (20:33)Can you explain Romans 14:17 and 1 Corinthians 8:8 concerning eating? Toyin - Toronto, ON (22:47)What is your opinion of Christians playing the lottery? Toyin - Toronto, ON (24:43)

    Q&A: Suicide, Historicity of Adam and Eve, and a Rebuilt Temple

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 28:01


    On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/21/25), Hank answers the following questions:Is suicide the unpardonable sin? Gilbert - New York, NY (0:49)Does the Hebrew word “almah” refer to a virgin, or just a young woman? Roger - Modesto, CA (2:46)How can I explain to my friend that the concept of the Trinity is not illogical? Roger - Modesto, CA (6:28)Were Adam and Eve real people? Richard - Waynesville, MO (8:55)What is your opinion of Heaven Is for Real by Todd Burpo? Walter - Edmonton, AB (15:13)If the church is “true Israel,” what will happen to the promised land? Tim - Liberty, MO (18:28)What if the temple is rebuilt and there is no rapture; will this shake the faith of people who believe in a pre-tribulational rapture? David - Pleasantville, PA (21:33)

    Best of BAM: The Talking Snake, and Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2025 28:01


    On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank addresses the skeptical criticism against the historicity of the Bible regarding Eve conversing with a talking snake.Hank also answers the following questions:What does “Word of Faith” mean? Angela - Riverside, CA (4:44)I have been questioning God's existence. Where do I stand with my salvation when I feel this way? Chris - Chandler, AZ (6:25)Can you clarify your view of the Tribulation and when the events of Revelation took place? Eddie - St. Louis, MO (15:11)What is the significance of Moses hitting the rock and not speaking to it as God commanded? Brian - Hartford, MI (23:22)

    Q&A: Origin of the Races, Satan Testing Us, and Objective Morality

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 28:01


    On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/18/25), Hank answers the following questions:Can you explain the origin of the races? Where did they all come from? Carol - Milton, WA (0:51)Can you explain the phrase, “branch to the nose” in Ezekiel 8:17? Ron - Springfield, MO (6:35)Does Jesus allow Satan to test Christians the way he did with Peter? Kim - Winston-Salem, NC (15:12)How did the Egyptian magicians change their staves into snakes? John - Seattle, WA (16:35)Can there be objective morality without God? Kayla - Olathe, KS (20:59)Does God still perform healings today? Justin - Indianapolis, IN (22:56)

    Q&A: Pornography, Holding Grudges, and Capital Punishment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 28:01


    On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/17/25), Hank answers the following questions:I am struggling with pornography. Can you give me advice? Terry - Arcadia, WI (0:51)Is it a sin to pray for mercy for the consequences of my sin? Jim - Liberty, MO (5:48)Is it okay to hold a grudge? Bob - Howell, MI (6:58)Are the days of creation in Genesis literal 24-hour days? Hugh - Columbia, MO (15:11)Will we have a relationship with God the Father in heaven? Jim - Western Springs, IL (19:53)If a Christian were responsible for giving a lethal injection to a person on death row, would they be considered a murderer by God? Pam - Lincoln, NE (21:20)When Jesus returns, will He be our true parent? Will he come from Asia to cleanse the lineage? Doug - St. Louis, MO (23:11)

    Q&A: Witnessing to Atheists, the Church of Christ, and Divorce

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 28:01


    On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/16/25), Hank answers the following questions:How do I witness to an atheist? Travis - Taylorsville, NC (0:52)Is the Church of Christ a cult? How can I help my friend who is a member of this church? George - Glendale, CA (6:36)Should I be worried that the word “He” with reference to God is taken out of some translations of the Bible? Elaine - Selina, KS (9:12)What are the biblical grounds for divorce? Richard - Longview, TX (15:12)Why was God going to kill Moses in Exodus 4:24? Chris - Tulsa, OK (19:11)What happens when we die? Do we go into a soul sleep? Ken - Freeport, IL (21:18)Why witness to Mormons if they love darkness and God has given them over to a strong delusion? Alvin - Cortez, CO (24:03)

    The Why Question, and Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 28:01


    On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/15/25), Hank brings up the why question, oftentimes framed as, “why would God allow bad things to happen to good people?”Hank also answers the following questions:What are your thoughts on the teachings of Reinhard Bonnke? Brian - Westfield, IN (5:21)When we get to heaven, will we remember our unbelieving family members who do not make it? Eric - Ocala, FL (7:04)What is Tai chi, and how should a congregation respond if approached about having a class on this? Mel - Jamestown, NY (9:25)How accurate is the Sumerian creation story? Tom - Daytona, FL (15:14)Can you explain Revelation 20:4 and the beheading of the martyrs? Aaron - San Antonio, TX (20:49)In Romans 7, was Paul talking about himself as an unbeliever or as a believer? Mark - Nashville, TN (23:32)

    Q&A: Jehovah's Witnesses, Miscarriage, and Apologetics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 28:01


    On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/14/25), Hank answers the following questions:In the past, I was involved with Feng Shui and divination. Is it possible for me to be reconciled or forgiven of these abominable practices? Lisa - Santa Clarita, CA (0:57)What is the best way to witness to Jehovah's Witnesses? Joe - El Paso, TX (2:50)In Luke 23:43, is the comma in the wrong place? Pam - Due West, SC (5:07)My wife had a miscarriage. What happens to children when they die? Simon - Lethbridge, AB (7:39)What does Christian apologetics mean? Denise - Lincoln, NE (15:14)Do you have any advice for how to minister to my nephew, who is struggling with homosexuality? Anita - St. Louis, MO (16:38)Do Muslims believe that it is acceptable to lie to infidels to further the cause of Islam? Lori - Calgary, AB (23:54)

    Best of BAM: Jesus' Name, Relativism, and Defending the Bible

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2025 28:01


    On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank answers the following questions:Is Yeshua the proper name of Jesus? Is salvation based on the Hebrew name Yeshua? Sayla - Chicago, IL (0:44)I want to start a ministry. However, I believe the church commits abuses, such as its method of tithing. It doesn't feel right. Do you know what I mean? Ken - Ashville, NC (2:51)I grew up with relativism. I do not want to take a hard position on secondary issues. What are your thoughts on having this mindset? Joel - Modesto, CA (7:04)A friend converted to Judaism and no longer believes Jesus is the Son of God. How can I best minister to her? Holly - Nashville, TN (15:13)I am a non-believer. What answer does Christianity give to the numerous inconsistencies, contradictions, and ridiculousness of the Bible? Jason - Des Moines, IA (17:50)Who created God? Jason - Des Moines, IA (21:01)I am a creationist. I have trouble reconciling the starlight coming from millions of light years away with the age of the Earth. Can you help me? Todd - Newton, KS (24:33)

    The Talking Snake, and Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 28:01


    On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/11/25), Hank addresses the skeptical criticism against the historicity of the Bible regarding Eve conversing with a talking snake.Hank also answers the following questions:What does “Word of Faith” mean? Angela - Riverside, CA (4:44)I have been questioning God's existence. Where do I stand with my salvation when I feel this way? Chris - Chandler, AZ (6:25)What is the connection with Isaiah 34:13-15 and the myth of Lilith being Adam's first wife? Andrew - Fresno, CA (15:15)Many consider themselves Christian, but they dislike other races and foreigners. What are your thoughts? Joan - Manhattan, KS (16:50)Does God have a plan for our life at conception? Our daughter committed suicide, and we are struggling with knowing if there was anything that we could have done. Bob - Dodge City, KS (21:33)

    Darwin's Tree of Life, and Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 28:01


    On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/10/25), Hank comments on Darwin's Tree of Life, an illustration and icon of evolution that is ultimately uprooted by the Cambrian Explosion.Hank also answers the following questions:Can you explain the woman in Proverbs 5 and 7? Vincent - Philadelphia, PA (3:17)I heard that hundreds of years ago, the Vatican removed chapters from the Bible that it did not want its followers to read. Is this true? Eric - Ocala, FL (8:01)What is the difference between the words “divination” and “divinity”? Andrew - Mobile, AL (15:14)How many years did the disciples minister from the time of their following Jesus Christ to their death? Tim - Spruce, MI (17:09)Where did the concept of a seven-year tribulation come from? Why is this teaching so prevalent? David - Kansas City, MO (23:04)

    The Book of Mormon, and Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 28:01


    On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/09/25), Hank offers a critique of the historicity and reliability of the Book of Mormon, showing that it is human, rather than divine in origin.Hank also answers the following questions:I take issue with Creflo Dollar's teaching about us being equal to God. What are your thoughts? Ronna - New Bransfield, TX (5:53)God said, “The man has become like one of us, knowing good and evil” in Genesis 3:22. Can you expound upon this? David - Pleasantville, PA (9:20)My son has determined that the Bible is just a good story book. He thinks there is a Creator, but it is not God. Can you give me some advice? Shirley - Chicago, IL (15:11)

    Q&A: Creation of the Stars, the Book of Revelation, and Moses Striking the Rock

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 28:01


    On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/08/25), Hank answers the following questions:Can you explain why Mark's Gospel chronicles a young man who ran away naked in Mark 14:51? Jason - Charlotte, NC (0:55)Does Genesis 1 say that God created night and day before the stars? Jason - Sioux Falls, SD (4:07)Can you clarify your view of the Tribulation and when the events of Revelation took place? Eddie - St. Louis, MO (15:10)What is the significance of Moses hitting the rock and not speaking to it as God commanded? Brian - Hartford, MI (23:22)

    Q&A: Tithing, God's Regret, and the Star of David

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 28:01


    On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/07/25), Hank answers the following questions:Are Christians required to tithe today? Daniel - Brooklyn, NY (0:52)Could you reiterate your objection to Joel Osteen's teachings? Debbie - Eolia, MO (4:23)In 1 Samuel 15:35, why does it say that God regretted making Saul king of Israel? How can God regret something He did? Gary - Kansas City, MO (16:01)Is the Star of David an occult symbol? Wayne - Franklin, KY (18:44)Will God create again to get what we never gave Him? Kayla - Oklahoma City, OK (20:44)

    Best of BAM: Death Before Adam, and Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2025 28:01


    On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank comments on the issue of death prior to Adam in the age of the Earth debate.Hank also answers the following questions:I'm doing a study on God's will for our lives. Are some people created as vessels of honor and others for dishonor according to Romans 9:18-23? Lisa - Oklahoma City, OK (6:08)Does the armor of God in Ephesians 6 have a connection to Isaiah 59:17? Does Ephesians touch back to the Old Testament? Orville - Tulsa, OK (15:12)Regarding the assertion that Jesus never talked about homosexuality, Jesus' reference to Genesis 2 regarding divorce and remarriage shows that husband and wife relationships are male and female, correct? Orville - Tulsa, OK (16:55)I noticed that in Genesis 7:11, the first instance of the word month is mentioned in the Bible. Why is month never mentioned in creation? Is the lesser light in Genesis 1:16 speaking of the moon? Ron - Springfield, MO (20:56)I'm a part-time youth pastor considering full-time ministry. What is the biblical role of a pastor? Should it be a paid position? Craig - Macon, MO (24:04)

    Independence Day 2025 with Francis Beckwith

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 28:01


    On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/04/25), Hank notes that as Americans celebrate Independence Day today, it is important to remind ourselves of the fundamental purpose of the United States as set forth in the preamble to the Constitution: “to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity”. To discuss what is essential to know about our particular Government, Hank introduces a special presentation of his conversation with Professor Francis Beckwith, author of Politics for Christians: Statecraft as Soulcraft.

    Q&A: Jesus' Name, Relativism, and Leaving a Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 28:01


    On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/03/25), Hank answers the following questions:Is Yeshua the proper name of Jesus? Is salvation based on the Hebrew name Yeshua? Sayla - Chicago, IL (0:44)I want to start a ministry. But I think the church commits abuses, such as their way of tithing. It doesn't feel right. Do you know what I mean? Ken - Ashville, NC (2:51)I grew up with relativism. I do not want to take a hard position on secondary issues. What are your thoughts on having this mindset? Joel - Modesto, CA (7:04)Our church merged with another church, and we told the pastor we are leaving. He read 1 John 4:7-17 and said to us that leaving a church demonstrates you don't love others, and therefore, you don't love God. How do I respond to him? Karen - Richmond, VA (15:12)There are Christians who say Matthew 27:25 served as a Scriptural basis for the Holocaust. Is this accurate? Dianna - Lincoln, NE (18:00)Can you tell me how to share the Gospel with Muslims? Tony - Toronto, ON (20:41)Exodus 33:11 says that God was face-to-face with Moses. But Exodus 33:20-23 says no man can see God's face and live. Cody - Moses Lake, WA (22:57)

    Q&A: God's Chosen People, Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit, and Drinking Alcohol

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 28:01


    On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/02/25), Hank answers the following questions:I believe God loves the Jews, but Jews today are not God's chosen people more than anybody else. Do you have any scriptures on this? Ron - Miami, FL (0:48)What is the early Christian literature? Have you heard of that? Pam - Due West, SC (4:24)How does one blaspheme the Holy Spirit? I am worried. Jaron - Sandy Springs, MD (7:12)I visited a Methodist church that split over the issue of Palestine. Do you know of a division between Methodists supporting Palestine? Brian - Richmond, VA (16:03)I am having a family conflict over having alcohol in the home. Can Christians drink alcohol? John - Albuquerque, NM (20:26)

    Q&A: The Long Ending of Mark, Personal Prophecy, and Defending the Bible

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 28:01


    On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/01/25), Hank answers the following questions:Why hasn't the God of the Jews come back yet? Donald - Topeka, KS (0:54)What are your thoughts on personal prophecy, and what is the role of prophecy in the Church today? Andrew - Seattle, WA (5:12)You say the long ending of Mark is not found in the earlier manuscripts, but Saint Irenaeus quoted from it. Does this support the long ending as an early reading? Don - Oklahoma City, OK (7:33)A friend converted to Judaism and no longer believes Jesus is the Son of God. How can I best minister to her? Holly - Nashville, TN (15:13)I am a non-believer. What answer does Christianity give to the numerous inconsistencies, contradictions, and ridiculousness of the Bible? Jason - Des Moines, IA (17:50)Who created God? Jason - Des Moines, IA (21:01)I am a creationist. I have trouble resolving starlight coming from millions of light years away and the age of the Earth. Can you help me? Todd - Newton, KS (24:33)

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