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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.
On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank shares on how Christians disagree on the way to interpret Genesis 1-2; however, they agree on three essentials: The inspiration of the Scriptures, creation ex nihilo (out of nothing) as opposed to Darwinian evolution, they hold to Adam and Eve being created in God's image rather than fictional exemplars of primitive humanity. William Dembski joins Hank once again to discuss his book, The End of Christianity: Finding a Good God in an Evil World, and his article in the Christian Research Journal titled “Old Earth Creationism and the Fall.”William Dembski also answers the following question:We're towards the center of the universe, where the force of gravity is stronger. Does that affect the speed of light and the passing of time? Cody - Kirksville, MO (23:20)
On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/28/26), Hank answers the following questions:If God created light on the first day of creation in Genesis 1, how is it that the sun was created on the fourth day? Isaac - Aurora, CO (2:14)Do frozen embryos have souls? Everett - West Palm, FL (3:55)My 19-year-old stepdaughter is profoundly handicapped; what of her spiritual condition? Bryant - NV (15:11)What happens when Christians die? Toni - OK (18:38)How can you help someone with a pornography addiction? John - Littleton, CO (22:32)
On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/27/26), Hank answers the following questions:Deuteronomy 22:5-7 condemns women wearing pants and fabrics? Kristin - Grand Prairie, TX (0:52)If evolution is false, why should we believe in an old Earth? Zach - Tulsa, OK (2:12)I'm talking with atheists. How do I respond to evolution and natural selection? Eric - Wichita, KS (6:01)When we get to heaven, will we mourn those in hell? Kelly - Springfield, MO (9:19)What's your view of The Secret? Theresa - St. Louis, MO (15:12)Can Satan repent? Harold - Denver, CO (19:08)Modern apostles and prophets today? What about the fivefold ministry? Israel - El Paso, TX (21:06)What's your opinion of The Hole in Our Gospel by Richard Stearns? Bobby - Castle Rock, WA (23:19)
On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/26/26), Hank answers the following questions:What is the age of the Earth? Samantha - Fresno, CA (3:42)Is Old-Earth not a straightforward way of understanding Genesis? The age of Earth can accommodate evolution. Eddie - Nashville, TN (15:11)What is the significance of Jesus's repetition of the phrase “do you love me more than these?” in John 21:15-17? Chad - Salem, VA (19:37)How to help my 9-year-old grandson understand the fall of man? Because Adam and Eve fell, does that mean God made them flawed? James - Vancouver, BC (20:45)
On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/25/26), Hank comments on the way Bart Ehrman denigrates the Bible in his book Forged. Hank interviews award winning author Nancy Pearcy about her article, “Sex, Lies, and Secularism” in the Christian Research Journal on the consequences of secular humanism, and the way youth have become secular in their behavior.Hank also answers the following questions:What is the biblical protocol for marriage? Must a priest or pastor officiate the wedding? Gary - San Jose, CA (16:12)What about the practice of an evangelist prophesying over the life of a person and telling what will happen in the future? Joshua - El Paso, TX (19:27)What happens when we die in the present? Doris - St. Louis, MO (21:47)
On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/24/26), Hank answers the following questions:Are the flames of hell in Luke 16:24 literal or metaphorical? Was Abraham present with them? Joel - Fresno, CA (1:00)What's your view of predestination? Richard - Fayetteville, NC (5:24)The West attributes its civility and freedoms to its Christian heritage. But how can we account for non-Christian cultures that hold Christian values, like Japan? Mark - Vancouver, BC (6:56)What's the Biblical view of abortion? Ron - IN (15:14)I'm going to a church that tells me I must be baptized in Jesus's name only. They consider the Trinity unbiblical. Should I stay in this church? Louis - Houston, TX (22:34)
On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank answers the following questions:How can you say that God created humans and evil, or the potential for evil? That means that humans had no choice but to do evil. Courtney - Calgary, AB (0:52)Is Revelation 20 to be taken as literal or symbolic? Corey - Hamilton, MT (5:04)In Matthew 11:30, what is the meaning of “yoke” and “burden?” James - Vancouver, BC (15:13)Is 1 John 3:6-10 talking in hyperbole with respect to sin? Does John want to say the Christian is supposed to be perfect? David - Raymore, MO (17:40)If we are sinners because of Adam, would we have done the same thing in the Garden of Eden? Could we have done otherwise? Victor - OH (21:21)Is hell an eternal punishment? Chuck - Cleveland, MS (24:35)
On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/21/26), Hank shares on the manuscript C-O-P-I-E-S that support the reliability of the Bible.Hank also answers the following questions:Can you identify the white horse in Revelation 6:2 and 19:11? Is it the Antichrist in one verse and Christ in the other? Doug - Kansas City, MO (5:57)I'm a truck driver; should I tithe to CRI or my home church that I rarely can attend? Nick - CA (9:53)Do we have the original New Testament manuscripts? Where are they kept? Douglas - Kansas City, MO (15:13)What sexual acts are acceptable in marriage? Kevin - Kansas City, MO (18:07)What age will we be in heaven? Jean - Redding, CT (19:56)Did all people come from Adam and Eve? Where did all the races and cultures come from? Marian - Memphis, TN (24:38)
On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/20/26), Hank responds to the assertion that Jesus had teachings of questionable morality, such as barring heaven to the wealthy, approving of slavery, and condemning sinners to hell.Hank answers the following questions:I've heard your comments on the book Heaven is for Real, but didn't the Rich Man and Lazarus see each other in Luke 16? Jim - Calgary, AB (6:38)Was there a time when God told Israel to punish evil, but because they didn't, God decided to punish them for not punishing the evil ones? Richard - OK (15:11)I was told that the Bible is more of a guide, and that heaven is not real and is just a state of being we find within us. How do I respond to that? Sarah - Kansas City, MO (18:11)Can you simplify what you said about the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus, regarding how they could see without physical eyes? Peter - Bozeman, MT (21:23)Can you read a passage of Scripture and get something out of it, and then years later come back and get something different out of it? Peter - Bozeman, MT (24:41)
On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/19/26), Hank responds to the assertion that the God of Christians and Jews repeatedly sanctioned or ordered immoral acts in the Old Testament, such as slavery.Hank also answers the following questions:Is it okay to have altar calls in church? Brian - Huntington, IN (8:17)What is the mark of the beast? Jesse - Orlando, FL (15:13)If the mark of the beast is not literal, then why does it say that people cannot buy or sell without the mark? Nick - Cortez, CO (21:45)How can someone disagree with things you deem are non-essential, when I don't see anything about what is or isn't essential in the Bible? There's only one true Church, and that is the Catholic Church. Kevin - Cleveland, OH (24:03)
On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/18/26), Hank shares on how Christians disagree on the way to interpret Genesis 1-2; however, they agree on three essentials: The inspiration of the Scriptures, creation ex nihilo (out of nothing) as opposed to Darwinian evolution, they hold to Adam and Eve being created in God's image rather than fictional exemplars of primitive humanity. William Dembski joins Hank once again to discuss his book, The End of Christianity: Finding a Good God in an Evil World, and his article in the Christian Research Journal titled “Old Earth Creationism and the Fall.”William Dembski also answers the following question:We're towards the center of the universe, where the force of gravity is stronger. Does that affect the speed of light and the passing of time? Cody - Kirksville, MO (23:20)
On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/17/26), Hank asks you a question: “Have you been transformed into a joyful giver?”Hank also answers the following questions:Are the pre-incarnate appearances of Christ examples of him setting aside his deity before His birth? Robert - Fresno, CA (3:58)What is the general time frame of Genesis 1-2? Dan - PA (8:01)I'm a Christian who has used drugs; I'm going to rehab, but do you think Jesus will take me back? Rob - St. Louis, MO (15:12)Are the people taken up in Matthew 24 taken in judgment, or is this referring to a pre-tribulation rapture? Jason - Akron, OH (18:46)
On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank answers the following questions:Can we have a conversation with God? Marge - Fresno, CA (0:57)What do you know about Joseph Prince and his teaching on radical grace? Don - Sioux City, IA (2:35)What about Russell Humphrey's theory on time speeding faster further from Earth, which supports a young universe? David - Wichita, KS (4:09)Are there some predestined to hell without ever a chance to be saved? Greg - Nashville, TN (15:13)What's the Biblical view of immigration? Andy - Lincoln, NE (18:12)How can we know if God is speaking to us through dreams? Ernest - Edmonton, AB (20:35)How do I witness to a Buddhist? Mary Ellen - WI (21:42)
On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/14/26), Hank answers the following questions:Are the appearances of the Angel of the Lord in the Old Testament Christophanies? Bobby - San Antonio, TX (0:45)Is the United Church of God an orthodox organization? Ernie - Central Point, OR (4:02)What does it mean to be in love? Does the Bible speak of being in love? Luke - Lynchburg, VA (6:44)Is it acceptable for a Christian couple to live together outside of marriage? Kayla - Wichita, KS (8:15)Why should we pray for peace when the Bible says the world will continue to become increasingly less peaceful? Ray - Vancouver, BC (15:12)What is your opinion of the Nation of Islam and Louis Farrakhan? W.C. - St. Louis, MO (19:44)I disagree with what you said about feelings in relationships. Feelings are sort of like hunger pangs when you need to eat. Devon - Orange, CA (20:43)
On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/13/26), Hank answers the following questions:Does Hebrews 8:3-5 encourage Christians to continue animal sacrifices? Pete - Farmington, NM (0:48)Luke in Acts records speeches of Peter and Paul, and the dialogue between Philip and the Ethiopian. How does he write them verbatim? Pete - Farmington, NM (4:39)How do we know the New Testament writers were not self-fulfilling Old Testament prophecies? Pete - Farmington, NM (5:46)Do the blessings and curses in Genesis 12:3 apply only to Abraham, not to Israel? Joe - Cleveland, OH (8:47)If I lie, will I be violating the 9th Commandment? What constitutes violating the 4th Commandment on the Sabbath? Gene - Charlotte, NC (16:56)Did Jesus use Yahweh, the tetragrammaton, the divine sacred name of the Father? Paul - Vancouver, BC (20:08)How do you know God has called you to a specific career? Adam - Overland Park, KS (23:55)
On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/12/26), Hank shares on how one views their origins will determine their life. William Dembski joins Hank once again to discuss his book, The End of Christianity: Finding a Good God in an Evil World, and his article in the Christian Research Journal titled “Old Earth Creationism and the Fall.”
On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/11/26), Hank answers the following questions:Who are the two witnesses in Revelation? Jason - Durham, NC (0:48)If the wages of sin is death, why do animals die since they cannot sin? Jay - VA (4:30)Is the mark of the beast a microchip? How does it relate to a one-world government? Jake - Alberta, BC (8:14)In Matthew 11:30, what is the meaning of “yoke” and “burden?” James - Vancouver, BC (15:13)Is 1 John 3:6-10 talking in hyperbole with respect to sin? Does John want to say the Christian is supposed to be perfect? David - Raymore, MO (17:40)If we are sinners because of Adam, would we have done the same thing in the Garden of Eden? Could we have done otherwise? Victor - OH (21:21)Is hell an eternal punishment? Chuck - Cleveland, MS (24:35)
On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/10/26), Hank answers the following questions:How can you say that God created humans and evil, or the potential for evil? That means that humans had no choice but to do evil. Courtney - Calgary, AB (0:52)Is Revelation 20 to be taken as literal or symbolic? Corey - Hamilton, MT (5:04)What are your thoughts on books about children's experiences in heaven? Should we be reading them? Leigh - Dallas, TX (15:11)Why is the unpardonable sin referred to in past tense in Matthew and Luke, but in the present tense in Hebrews? Joe - NJ (19:34)Why were the Old Testament kings and men allowed to have multiple wives? Lindsay - IL (21:56)
On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank comments on the article “The Search of the Historical Adam,” which talks of theistic evolutionist Francis Collins, the founder of BioLogos.Hank also answers the following questions:What does it mean to “read the Bible for all its worth?” Jamie - London, ON (8:28)Was the Immanuel prophecy of Isaiah 7:14 ever fulfilled? Elwood - KS (15:11)My friend thinks Jesus was not born of a virgin, and that Christianity worships a pagan sun god. What do I say to that? Tiffany - St. Louis, MO (17:50)Why did Jesus curse the fig tree? Tiffany - St. Louis, MO (23:33)
On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/07/26), Hank answers the following questions:Can we have a conversation with God? Marge - Fresno, CA (0:56)What do you know about Joseph Prince and his teaching on radical grace? Don - Sioux City, IA (2:35)What about Russell Humphrey's theory on time speeding faster further from Earth, which supports a young universe? David - Wichita, KS (4:08)How to help someone understand the virtue of turning the other cheek? Tina - St. Louis, MO (15:11)How to help a friend caught up in theistic evolution? Jeremy - Oklahoma City, OK (18:31)I'm an atheist. I have a daughter born with brain damage, and no prayers will be able to heal her. Stan - Mt. Juliet, TN (21:35)
On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/06/26), Hank shares about natural evil being the result of the fall as a point of contention between young Earth and young Earth creationists. William Dembski joins Hank once again to discuss his book, The End of Christianity: Finding a Good God in an Evil World, and his article in the Christian Research Journal titled “Old Earth Creationism and the Fall.”
On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/05/26), Hank answers the following questions:Can you explain Colossians 3:3 – “your life is hid with Christ in God?” James - Vancouver, BC (0:55)What happens to those who have never heard the gospel? Judy - MO (3:48)If we have a conscious knowing of right and wrong, how can we still consider ourselves fallen? Robert - Cleveland, OH (9:12)Are there some predestined to hell without ever a chance to be saved? Greg - Nashville, TN (15:13)What's the Biblical view of immigration? Andy - Lincoln, NE (18:12)How can we know if God is speaking to us through dreams? Ernest - Edmonton, AB (20:35)How do I witness to a Buddhist? Mary Ellen - WI (21:42)
On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/04/26), Hank comments on the question of whether there is a distinction between Israel and the Church.Hank also answers the following questions:How do modern Jews atone for sin without the temple? Cody - Kirksville, MO (6:58)What is the meaning of Psalm 90:3, which says: “Thou turnest man to destruction; and sayest, Return, ye children of men”? James - Vancouver, BC (15:14)Explain when, where, and how the fall of Satan took place? Samuel - Nashville, TN (18:03)What does partial preterism mean? Gary - Bismarck, ND (20:25)Is there literal fire in hell? Jason - Akron, OH (22:36)
On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/03/26), Hank answers the following questions:What do you believe is the purpose of the Body of Christ? Steve - WI (0:58)Several places in the New Testament say the whoremonger will not see heaven. What about pornography? Kendal - SD (2:55)Does the soul leave the body of people with dementia or Alzheimer's? Are they accountable for their actions in that state? Rob - Oklahoma City, OK (6:59)Is there such a thing as a spirit of fear or anger? Jason - NC (15:43)Did we get the leap year from Joshua 10 when the sun stood still? Guy - PA (19:08)What is the fate of those who never heard the Gospel? How could a loving God create people that He knows will go to hell? Chris - Allentown, PA (23:02)
On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank addresses Jesus asking the mother of all questions, “Who do you say I am?” In the second segment, Hank is joined by Sean McDowell to discuss his article, “What Skeptics Want Christians to Know” in the Christian Research Journal.Hank also answers the following questions:Is there any indication in the Bible that the Flood was global or regional? Jason - Raleigh, NC (3:46)Will we see our pets in heaven? My dad says no, because animals don't have souls. Aaron - UT (7:10)
On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/31/26), Hank answers the following questions:Is Ezekiel 44:25 a reference to the millennial reign? Does it permit us to pray for those who took the mark of the beast to come to faith? Chester - Peoria, IL (0:50)Why is Judas portrayed as such a horrible person? Is he not the most important disciple because of his role in leading Christ to be crucified? Brant - San Francisco, CA (4:38)How is it that Jesus is coequal to the Father? How to address the Jehovah's Witnesses' understanding of Jesus? Justin - Cave Springs, AR (15:13)Was Adam created as an adult? Tim - Phoenix, AZ (22:52)
On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/30/26), Hank poses a question: “How could God let this happen?” No matter how strong our faith, we've all asked this question at some point in our lives after facing a tragedy. In this vein, Hank is joined by William Dembski to talk about his book, The End of Christianity: Finding a Good God in an Evil World, and his article in the Christian Research Journal titled “Old Earth Creationism and the Fall.”
On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/29/26), Hank answers the following questions:I have a friend who rejected Jesus and was influenced by Misquoting Jesus by Bart Ehrman. How can I reach them? Kevin - Charlotte, NC (0:48)Does the Bible teach we have free will to accept Christ? Does the Bible teach total depravity? Otis - OK (4:59)Was the Immanuel prophecy of Isaiah 7:14 ever fulfilled? Elwood - KS (15:11)My friend thinks Jesus was not born of a virgin, and that Christianity worships a pagan sun god. What do I say to that? Tiffany - St. Louis, MO (17:50)Why did Jesus curse the fig tree? Tiffany - St. Louis, MO (23:33)
On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/28/26), Hank answers the following questions:My pastor quoted from Eugene Peterson's The Message Bible translation this Sunday, which bothered me. Can you share some wisdom on this? William - CA (0:48)What is your position on “Abraham's bosom”? Steve - UT (5:08)In John 3, what does Jesus mean by saying that one must be born of water and spirit to be born again? Danny - Modesto, CA (7:42)Where, in terms of what heaven is, is the physical body of Jesus? Eddie - Nashville, TN (9:55)Isaiah 40:22 says that God “sits enthroned above the circle of the earth.” What is the meaning of circle here? Ian - St. George, UT (15:11)What do you know about Sozo ministry from Bethel Church? Gale - Edmonds, WA (21:15)
On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/27/26), Hank comments on the article “The Search of the Historical Adam,” which talks of theistic evolutionist Francis Collins, the founder of BioLogos.Hank also answers the following questions:What does it mean to “read the Bible for all its worth?” Jamie - London, ON (8:28)How does the days of creation being literal 24-hour days work? John - Memphis, TN (15:12)I have family who are Jehovah's Witnesses and believe they are among the 144,000. What is the 144,000? Pat - Kansas City, MO (19:11)
On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank interviews Joe Dallas on his article in the Christian Research Journal, “The Bully Pulpit: When Gay Teens Commit Suicide, Are Preachers to Blame?”
On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/24/26), Hank is joined in the second segment by Sean McDowell to discuss his article, “What Skeptics Want Christians to Know” in the Christian Research Journal.Hank also answers the following questions:Why did God not give the Holy Spirit in Old Testament times? Michelle Jean (0:51)Can we know the New Testament was written prior to 70 A.D.? How does this fit into eschatology? Michael - Kansas City, MO (4:43)
On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/23/26), Hank addresses Jesus asking the mother of all questions, “Who do you say I am?”Hank also answers the following questions:Is there any indication in the Bible that the Flood was global or regional? Jason - Raleigh, NC (3:45)Will we see our pets in heaven? My dad says no, because animals don't have souls. Aaron - UT (7:10)My neighbor believes that after the millennium, the dead will be resurrected and receive Christ as their Savior. How do I address this? Yulanda - MD (15:12)How does the Sabbath apply to us today? Steve - Charlotte, NC (20:47)
On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/22/26), Hank interviews Francis Beckwith on his article in the Christian Research Journal titled, “The Christian Citizen*”Hank also answers the following questions:How to best present Philippians 2:5-8 in a relevant and engaging way to a Sunday school class? Richard - Lexington, KY (15:14)We all sin, and sin is fun in many instances. If we are certain about going to heaven, why stop? Al - Calgary, AB (20:41)
On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/21/26), Hank shares on the maxim: “in essentials unity, non-essentials liberty, and all things charity” and its application to the debate over the days in the Genesis Creation Account.Hank also answers the following questions:Does Matthew 24 and 25 go together as part of the same discourse referring to the first century? Richard - GA (6:32)What do you mean by “fore-future”? What about Revelation 20 with the first and second resurrection along with the binding of Satan? Pam - Anderson, SC (15:43)How should we treat openly gay church attendees? Barry - IA (20:56)
On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/20/26), Hank dedicates the broadcast to addressing suicides among homosexual teens. Joe Dallas joins Hank to discuss this topic and his article in the Christian Research Journal, “The Bully Pulpit: When Gay Teens Commit Suicide, Are Preachers to Blame?”Hank and Joe answer the following questions:My college-aged child is homosexual. How to address the homosexual issue with him? Anne - Canton, OH (9:00)How do we stand in the gap for our impressionable young ones who are being influenced by a free-for-all culture? Mark - Midwest, MO (21:00)
On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast, we present an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank's guest is Dr. Jay Richards, co-author of the 20th Anniversary Updated and Revised edition of The Privileged Planet: How Our Place in the Cosmos Is Designed for Discovery. Hank and Dr. Richards discuss if machines can ever truly replace humans, panpsychism, the hypothesis of The Privileged Planet, and why the Earth is the best place in the universe for discovery.
On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/17/26), Hank answers the following questions:Friends of mine converted to Messianic Judaism and are aggressively trying to convert us. How should I approach them? Kevin - Charlotte,, NC (0:58)Is the Earth thousands of years old, or billions? Will - Springfield, MO (5:52)What is your view on the King James Version Only movement? John- Jackson, TN (20:34)
On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/16/26), Hank interviews Joe Dallas on his article in the Christian Research Journal, “The Bully Pulpit: When Gay Teens Commit Suicide, Are Preachers to Blame?”
On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/15/26), Hank answers the following questions:Are there any prophecies that need to be fulfilled before Christ's return? Rick - Kelso, WA (0:47)Biblical grounds for government legislation on minimum wage? Peter - West Palm Beach, FL (4:26)Proverbs 18:21 — Do our words have power over life and death? Ken - Yonkers, NY (7:11) What about Yahweh ben Yahweh? Rodney - Memphis, TN (15:14)Responding to Muslims who say the Bible has been corrupted and that the Qur'an is perfect? Joshua - Charlotte, NC (16:20)Is the mark of the beast “www” instead of “666”? David - Nunnelly, TN (19:45)Clarify Jesus' saying that we can move mountains. Is this not support for speaking things into existence? David - Nunnelly, TN (24:19)
On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/14/26), Hank answers the following questions:Should we continue to tithe even if we are struggling to pay bills? Quinton - Beaver Dam, KY (2:44)I go to a Seventh-day Adventist church, and I'm confused about the Sabbath. Which day are we supposed to worship on? Rick - El Paso, TX (4:37)Jesus resurrected and ascended into heaven, so where is Jesus' resurrected body? Russell - Beckville, TX (15:14)Lots of countries have nuclear weapons. Would God allow a nuclear holocaust to happen? Richard - MO (22:16)
On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/13/26), Hank answers the following questions:Is there Biblical support for capitalism or communism? Is capitalism based on greed? Daniel - Brooklyn, NY (1:19)Does the Bible teach that women should change their last name at marriage? Natasha - Brooklyn, NY (8:54)How do you explain God's sovereignty and human responsibility? If we have no free will, why does God hold us accountable for our actions? Kathy - Greenfield, IA (15:13)Is the Marriage Supper of the Lamb an ongoing event or a future event? Is the bride in Revelation 21 a symbol of the Church? Andrew - St. Louis, MO (20:11)
On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank answers the following questions:What do the new heaven and new earth and the resurrection of the body refer to? Jason - Raleigh, NC (0:47)Is a lifetime jail sentence grounds for divorce? Daniel - Brooklyn, NY (5:20)Is abortion acceptable when the Mother's life is at risk? Andy - Lincoln, NE (9:47)What is the “book of nature”? Judy - Tupelo, OK (15:11)What about modern-day apostles and prophets? Lee - VA (17:34)I'm visually impaired. How to deal with the verses that talk about having faith in God yet not being healed? Evelyn - New York, NY (20:58)
On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/10/26), 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. Jay Richards, co-author of the 20th Anniversary Updated and Revised edition of The Privileged Planet: How Our Place in the Cosmos Is Designed for Discovery. Hank and Dr. Richards discuss the importance of telescopes, Olbers' paradox—a paradox that asks why the night sky is dark if the universe is full of stars, how our universe is fine-tuned for life, how the world has been set up for us to be able to understand it, if our size in relation to the universe matters, the myth of the Copernican principle, and the importance of reading.
On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/09/26), 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. Jay Richards, co-author of the 20th Anniversary Updated and Revised edition of The Privileged Planet: How Our Place in the Cosmos Is Designed for Discovery. Hank and Dr. Richards discuss the importance of our atmosphere and water, whether we should all be driving electric cars, how the earth compares to the thousands of other planets that have been discovered thus far, the role other planets play in our survival, if the sun is mediocre like some famous scientists claim, and how important our place is in the Milky Way galaxy.
On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/08/26), 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. Jay Richards, co-author of the 20th Anniversary Updated and Revised edition of The Privileged Planet: How Our Place in the Cosmos Is Designed for Discovery. Hank and Dr. Richards discuss how the Earth is a data recorder, the reality of climate change, the four necessary questions you must ask to understand climate change, and whether natural disasters are evidence of climate change.
On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/07/26), 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. Jay Richards, co-author of the 20th Anniversary Updated and Revised edition of The Privileged Planet: How Our Place in the Cosmos Is Designed for Discovery. Hank and Dr. Richards discuss why the Earth is the best place in the universe for discovery, why people like Neil deGrasse Tyson make the argument that the Earth is insignificant, how we can overcome the issue of information overload we are facing today, constrained optimization, and the role of solar eclipses in scientific discovery.
On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/06/26), we present an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank's guest is Dr. Jay Richards, co-author of the 20th Anniversary Updated and Revised edition of The Privileged Planet: How Our Place in the Cosmos Is Designed for Discovery. Hank and Dr. Richards discuss if machines can ever truly replace humans, panpsychism, the hypothesis of The Privileged Planet, and why the Earth is the best place in the universe for discovery.
On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank opens with a Facebook question from someone who asked, “Is it unbiblical to call yourself a Calvinist or an Arminian; a Lutheran or an Augustinian?”Hank also answers the following questions:How could God fulfil a land promise in 1948 to a people we know genetically did not exist? Dan - CT (2:49)Can a Christian go to hell for doubting God one day and believing the next day? Derek - Indianapolis, IN (8:55)How should I confront a Christian who is gossiping? Dan - Vancouver, BC (15:11)Was Pilate washing his hands a sign of him feeling guilty or him justifying his actions? Jeff - Western, NE (17:02)I grew up in a dysfunctional home, and I am going to meet with my family. How should I handle this situation? Brenda - Flint Hill, MO (19:42)
On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/03/26), Hank notes that as Americans celebrate Independence Day this weekend, this year marking the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, 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.
On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/02/26), Hank answers the following questions:Debating with a friend on divine healing provided in the atonement. What about having faith in God in Luke 17:6? David - Reading, PA (0:52)What are your thoughts on the book Heaven Is for Real by Todd Burpo? Jim - Westfield, NJ (5:05)Can you address the Jehovah's Witnesses' belief that Jesus is Michael the Archangel? Paul - Midwest, OK (8:32)What is the “book of nature”? Judy - Tupelo, OK (15:11)What about modern-day apostles and prophets? Lee - VA (17:34)I'm visually impaired. How to deal with the verses that talk about having faith in God yet not being healed? Evelyn - New York, NY (20:58)
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