Podcasts about bible answer man

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.

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.

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

Have you ever felt like the least qualified person in the room? David Hanegraaff discusses what it is like growing up as the son of the “Bible Answer Man” and how he does his best to say yes to the call of the Lord even when he feels unqualified. David has learned to overcome self-doubt by trusting the Lord and taking those leaps of faith—because when God calls you, he equips you.  Recorded during a talk at the Set Apart retreat for young adults at Gospel for Asia in Wills Point, Texas, this candid presentation by David Hanegraaff offers encouragement for anyone seeking to follow God's will for their life. Interested in serving with Gospel for Asia? Contact young@equip.org, and the CRI team will connect you with GFA.Listen to Hank's podcast and follow Hank off the grid where he is joined by some of the brightest minds discussing topics you care about. Get equipped to be a cultural change agent.Archived episodes are  on our Website and available at the additional channels listed below.You can help spread the word about Hank Unplugged by giving us a rating and review from the other channels we are listed on.

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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.

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)

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)

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)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/30/25), Hank reads a testimony from a listener whose life was changed by our ministry. Hank encourages listeners to support the ministry of CRI during our fiscal year-end to ensure that Gospel truth delivered on the Bible Answer Man broadcast continues to change lives now and for eternity.Hank also answers the following questions:What is your opinion of Beth Moore? Leslie - Houston, TX (2:05)What verse in the Bible proves that Mormonism is false? Ray - Herriman, UT (3:09)What are your thoughts on Steve Brown and Key Life Ministries? Mike - Shreveport, LA (7:47)Matthew 8:28 mentions two demon-possessed men, but the other Gospels say there was one. How do we resolve this? Jeremy - Stillwater, OK (15:44)If God is in control, why is the world so chaotic? Stephen - Fort Worth, TX (19:06)Is homosexuality similar to alcoholism? Can one say, “I'm a recovering homosexual”? Michelle - Fayetteville, AR (21:14)How can I address an atheist who says there's not enough evidence for God's existence? Al - Washington, DC (23:53)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank reflects on the end of the fiscal year, underscoring Christian unity and global missions while warning about The Church of Almighty God (Eastern Lightning), which claims a Chinese woman is the reincarnated Christ and the fulfillment of Jesus' Olivet Discourse. Doctrinally deviant and sociologically subversive, this group masquerades as a persecuted Christian movement to advance dangerous dogmas. In CRI's special issue of the Christian Research Journal, believers are equipped to recognize and confront such cults. Hank shows how your prayers, partnership, and generosity make an eternal difference in fulfilling the Great Commission.

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/27/25), Hank addresses the perverted understanding of money espoused by the prosperity gospel.Hank also answers the following questions: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)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/26/25), Hank answers the following questions:Why do the Gospels record a different version of the words of Jesus on the cross? Roger - Modesto, CA (1:31)I heard about a church doing a 90-day tithing challenge, basing it on Malachi 3:10. They promised to refund tithers if they didn't get their blessings. Is this right? Pam - Due West, SC (4:41)I heard a man preaching that he doesn't believe in the rapture, that it was founded a hundred or so years ago. What is biblically correct? Cassandra - Charlotte, NC (15:13)Revelation 20 talks about “the first resurrection,” which suggests a second resurrection. Where do you get that there will be no seven-year tribulation? Olivia - Marion, AR (19:02)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/25/25), Hank answers the following questions:I've noticed more and more on Christian TV and radio, I am hearing false gospels, such as the prosperity gospel. What do you think is causing this? Doug - Moorestown, NJ (0:55)If you take out the rapture in the Book of Revelation, is the millennial reign of Jesus, the regeneration of Earth by fire, and peace on Earth still in the future? Ed - Colorado Springs, CO (6:31)Can you clarify your comments about God acting “trans-temporally”? If this is true, does such mean that Adam and Eve came into a fallen world? Ross - Alva, OK (15:14)I have Muslim friends. We debated that their Allah is the same God as Christianity. They claimed Christians have several gods. We also discussed radical Islam, and they brought up Christians who protest at abortion clinics. How should I respond to them? Sherry - El Dorado, KS (18:49)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/24/25), Hank reflects on the end of the fiscal year, underscoring Christian unity and global missions while warning about The Church of Almighty God (Eastern Lightning), which claims a Chinese woman is the reincarnated Christ and the fulfillment of Jesus' Olivet Discourse. Doctrinally deviant and sociologically subversive, this group masquerades as a persecuted Christian movement to advance dangerous dogmas. In CRI's special issue of the Christian Research Journal, believers are equipped to recognize and confront such cults. Hank shows how your prayers, partnership, and generosity make an eternal difference in fulfilling the Great Commission.

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/23/25), 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 (6:07)Is it arrogant to be firm in your beliefs? Tina - Bellevue, NE (15:11)How does the passage about Jesus and the moneychangers relate to today? Someone keeps talking about multi-level business opportunities in church. Kevin - Oklahoma City, OK (19:02)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank discusses giving as it relates to different generations; comparing the War Generation with Baby Boomers, Gen X, and Millennials, and how we as Christians should be generous.Hank also answers the following questions:My friend does not believe Jesus is the Son of God, he thinks we are gods. He points to Psalm 82:6 and John 10 to support this idea. Can you respond? Jahira - Brooklyn, NY (15:11)Was the Earth one large continent prior to the flood called Pangaea? Does the split of the continents have anything to do with the Tower of Babel? Kyle - Oklahoma City, OK (20:09)Scripture mentions the New Heaven and New Earth. What is the purpose of the New Earth? Kyle - Oklahoma City, OK (22:19)Scripture says a person will be judged according to their knowledge of the Law. Is this correct? Kyle - Oklahoma City, OK (24:08)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/20/25), 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. John West, author of Stockholm Syndrome Christianity: Why America's Christian Leaders Are Failing—And What We Can Do About It. Hank and Dr. West discuss how Stockholm Syndrome Christians abandoned religious liberty, the importance of discernment when it comes to the entertainment we consume, and the problems with simply “following the science”.

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/19/25), 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. John West, author of Stockholm Syndrome Christianity: Why America's Christian Leaders Are Failing—And What We Can Do About It. Hank and Dr. West discuss sexual suicide—how the devaluation of marriage within churches came before the culture, if Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy an example of Stockholm Syndrome Christianity, the slippery slope for individuals, when “anti-racism” is actually racist, and how Stockholm Syndrome Christians abandoned religious liberty.

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/18/25), 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. John West, author of Stockholm Syndrome Christianity: Why America's Christian Leaders Are Failing—And What We Can Do About It. Hank and Dr. West discuss the problems with secularism influencing scientific inquiry, if Neo-Darwinism and Christianity can co-exist, if theistic evolution is the worst of all possibilities, how the evolutionary paradigm is foundational for many of the other problematic “-isms”, and sexual suicide—how the devaluation of marriage within churches came before the culture.

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/17/25), 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. John West, author of Stockholm Syndrome Christianity: Why America's Christian Leaders Are Failing—And What We Can Do About It. Hank and Dr. West discuss Andy Stanley's assertion that the Old Testament is obsolete, If it is necessary to call out Christian leaders by name, the ongoing Battle for the Bible—from Robert Gundry to Mike Licona, and the problems with secularism influencing scientific inquiry.

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/16/25), we present an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank's guest is Dr. John West, author of Stockholm Syndrome Christianity: Why America's Christian Leaders Are Failing—And What We Can Do About It. Hank and Dr. West discuss what Stockholm Syndrome Christianity is, Seattle Pacific University as an example of Stockholm Syndrome Christianity, how parents can be sure of where to send their kids to school, and Andy Stanley's assertion that the Old Testament is obsolete.

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast, we present an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank's guest is biochemist Dr. Fuz Rana, co-author of the book, Humans 2.0: Scientific, Philosophical, and Theological Perspectives on Transhumanism. Hank and Dr. Rana discuss the relationship between superheroes, the transhumanist movement, and theodicy; what transhumanism is about, the problem with the myth of progress, transhumanism and transcendence, the importance of critical thinking and discernment regarding transhumanism and technology, gene editing, and understanding how different worldviews impact science and technology.

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/13/25), Hank answers the following questions:My son says the letter “J” was invented later, and Jesus is not the proper pronunciation of the Hebrew. Is Yeshua the proper name of Jesus? Robert - Arlington, TX (0:47)Are tornadoes, earthquakes, and natural disasters accelerating enough that we can consider them a sign of the end-times? Fred - Fort Wayne, IN (4:03)How do I address atheists who claim that there is absolute scientific evidence for numerous transitional forms in the fossil record? Walter - Topeka, KS (7:54)Did the Gospel writers have extensive knowledge of the Old Testament, or were they totally inspired by God? Jim - Shreveport, LA (15:11)Did the disciples who were fishermen or ordinary men study the Old Testament after they started their mission? Jim - Shreveport, LA (18:12)My father passed away. He was a believer. Where did he go? Is he “absent from the body…present with the Lord”? Dan - Gig Harbor, WA (20:27)Is it biblical to be slain in the Spirit, speak in tongues, and receive prophecies? David - San Antonio, TX (21:59)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/12/25), Hank explains how reading Scripture “literally” means to read Scripture as literature, as opposed to being read in a wooden literal fashion.Hank also answers the following questions:In one of his books, Bob Fraley says that the beast is not a person, but a superpower, namely the United States. Does this undermine the partial preterist perspective on the beast? Dale - Kansas City, MO (3:49)If dragons were not real but mythological, why does the KJV Bible mention dragons 58 times, and why does Leviathan breathe fire? Ryan - Wichita, KS (15:12)Do you believe the KJV Bible is correct on the creation being 6,000 years old? Ryan - Wichita, KS (16:53)Can you explain what you mean by “true Israel”? Are you referring to the church? Anne - Memphis, TN (23:53)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/11/25), Hank answers the following questions:Do you know the date of Noah's flood? John - San Diego, CA (0:51)How can I communicate truth to Jehovah's Witnesses about the deity of Christ when they reference their New World translation of the Bible? Jared - Olathe, KS (5:32)I feel like charismatics and Pentecostals are dependent upon hearing God's audible voice. Does God speak to us audibly? Wayne - St. Paul, MN (8:46)I hold 6,000-year days of creation. The millennium starts in the year 7000. What are your thoughts? Jim - Shreveport, LA (16:12)Should we boycott businesses that are owned and operated by homosexual people? James - Springfield, MO (21:30)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/10/25), Hank answers the following questions:If angels can take physical form according to Hebrews 13:2, why can't demons do the same? Roger - Modesto, CA (1:27)Can you clarify your comments on the Mormon experience of the burning in the bosom in reading the Book of Mormon? Jeff - St. Louis, MO (5:23)My friend does not believe Jesus is the Son of God, he thinks we are gods. He points to Psalm 82:6 and John 10 to support this idea. Can you respond? Jahira - Brooklyn, NY (15:11)Was the Earth one large continent prior to the flood called Pangaea? Does the split of the continents have anything to do with the Tower of Babel? Kyle - Oklahoma City, OK (20:09)Scripture mentions the New Heaven and New Earth. What is the purpose of the New Earth? Kyle - Oklahoma City, OK (22:19)Scripture says a person will be judged according to their knowledge of the Law. Is this correct? Kyle - Oklahoma City, OK (24:08)