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Bible Answer Man Podcast with Hank Hanegraaff

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Welcome to the podcast of the Bible Answer Man broadcast with bestselling author and CRI President Hank Hanegraaff! On the Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank answers your questions with well-reasoned answers to equip you in the essentials of the historic Christian faith and strengthen your walk with the Lord. When it comes to the essentials of Christianity, there must be unity: "In essentials, unity; nonessentials, liberty; and in all things, charity."

Why listen

Hank Hanegraaff brings the long-running Bible Answer Man call-in format to podcast form, mixing short teaching segments with direct answers to listener questions about Scripture, doctrine, apologetics, and Christian living. It is a good fit for listeners who want concise, traditional Christian reasoning on difficult Bible passages, cults, theology, ethics, and everyday faith questions without needing to follow episodes in order.

Series(4)

Episodes

28 min
Jul 21, 2026
The Days of Creation, and Q&A

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)

28 min
Jul 20, 2026
Addressing Suicides Among Homosexual Teens with Joe Dallas

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)

28 min
Jul 18, 2026
Best of BAM Q&A: The Privileged Planet: Designed for Discovery with Jay Richards

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.

28 min
Jul 17, 2026
Q&A: Messianic Judaism, Age of the Earth, and KJV Only

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)

28 min
Jul 16, 2026
The Bully Pulpit with Joe Dallas

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?”

28 min
Jul 15, 2026
Q&A: Unfulfilled Prophecies, Power of Our Words, and Corrupted Bible

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)

28 min
Jul 14, 2026
Q&A: Tithing, Christ’s Resurrected Body, and Nuclear Holocaust

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)

28 min
Jul 13, 2026
Q&A: Capitalism, Marriage, and Human Responsibility

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)

28 min
Jul 11, 2026
Best of BAM Q&A: The New Heaven and New Earth, Abortion, and Healing

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)

28 min
Jul 10, 2026
The Privileged Planet: Designed for Discovery with Jay Richards - Part 5

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.

28 min
Jul 9, 2026
The Privileged Planet: Designed for Discovery with Jay Richards - Part 4

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.

28 min
Jul 8, 2026
The Privileged Planet: Designed for Discovery with Jay Richards - Part 3

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.

28 min
Jul 7, 2026
The Privileged Planet: Designed for Discovery with Jay Richards - Part 2

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.

28 min
Jul 6, 2026
The Privileged Planet: Designed for Discovery with Jay Richards - Part 1

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.

28 min
Jul 4, 2026
Best of BAM Q&A: Division, Doubt, and Gossiping

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)

28 min
Jul 3, 2026
Independence Day 2026 with Francis Beckwith

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.

28 min
Jul 2, 2026
Q&A: Divine Healing, Michael the Archangel, and Modern-Day Apostles

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)

28 min
Jul 1, 2026
Q&A: The New Heaven and New Earth, the Godhead, and Kairos

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/01/26), Hank answers the following questions:What do the new heaven and new earth and the resurrection of the body refer to? Jason - Raleigh, NC (0:48)Is a lifetime jail sentence grounds for divorce? Daniel - Brooklyn, NY (5:21)Is abortion acceptable when the Mother’s life is at risk? Andy - Lincoln, NE (9:47)Could you clarify the Godhead – God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit being one and the same? Amy - Panama City, FL (15:14)Can you clarify the difference between “Kairos” and “Chronos”? Robert - Omaha, NE (21:28)

28 min
Jun 30, 2026
Giving Through the Ministry of CRI, and Q&A

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/30/26), Hank discusses the advantages and blessings of being part of the CRI Support Team. Hank also expands on and defines four groups of people associated with CRI: Support Team members, donors, occasional givers, and non-giving listeners.Hank also answers the following questions:I have an associate who thinks the Church of Christ is the only church and that other churches are false. What are your thoughts on this? Venice - Bakersfield, CA (4:07)How can Jesus be listed as a descendant of Joseph in the Bible? Leia - Charlotte, NC (7:03)Must we tithe only to a church, or does it not matter as long as it is going to God’s kingdom? Andrew - Moore, OK (15:42)Is the creation account in Genesis chapter 1 literal, or is it an allegory? Are the accounts of the fall and the flood literal? Mark - NC (20:18)Can we infer from the Bible that man has been around for thousands of years, not millions of years? Mark - NC (23:53)

28 min
Jun 29, 2026
Essence and Energy Distinction, and Q&A

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/29/26), Hank responds to a question he received: “How would you justify the doctrine of the Energy/Essence distinction?”Hank also answers the following questions:Since God is omniscient, how can He say in Genesis 18:20-21 that He will go to Sodom to see if the things reported to be occurring there are in fact true? Sally - Calgary, AB (15:11)Is there a technology that implants messages directly in the minds of specific people? Could it be used to imitate a word from the Lord? Loni - Port Angeles, WA (18:32)

28 min
Jun 27, 2026
Best of BAM: The Joy of Contagious Giving, and Q&A

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank talks about the joy of contagious giving—the giving of time, talent, and treasure for the sake of the Kingdom. Every breath we have is held in the hollow of God's hand. May God grant that we use His resources wisely.Hank also answers the following questions:Given that even the Bible mentions other writings, how is it that the 27 books of the New Testament were canonized? James - Dallas, TX (9:15)Are we judged twice—once after death, and again at the time Christ returns? Janette - Omaha, NE (15:13)My mother has been widowed twice. What would her relationship be like with both of her husbands? Connie - St. Peters, MO (18:18)When or who must we forgive? Monica - Lincoln, NE (19:44)How do modern-day Jews handle atonement for their sins? Jason - Fresno, CA (22:17)Can you address the assertion that the Sahidic Coptic Version of John 1:1 supports the New World Translation? Gregory - Kansas City, MO (23:25)

28 min
Jun 26, 2026
Q&A: Seeking Retribution, Gossiping, and Reconciliation

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/26/26), Hank shares testimonies from listeners describing the impact that the broadcast is having on their lives and on people around the world.Hank also answers the following questions:If someone robs you, should you seek retribution? If this continues, how long should you allow it? Jim - IA (3:18)If I disobey God, will He refrain from blessing me? Tonya - Fort Wayne, IN (6:27)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 (17:01)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 (19:41)

28 min
Jun 25, 2026
The Need to Support CRI, and Q&A

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/25/26), Hank mentions that June is the end of the Christian Research Institute’s fiscal year and asks listeners for their prayerful consideration of supporting CRI on a regular basis through the Support Team. Hank shares a few support letters he has received from people who have been blessed by our ministry.Hank also answers the following questions:In 1 Kings 19, was God directing Elijah to run, or was that from his own impulse? David - Tacoma, WA (7:42)A pastor was showing images from the Red Sea of numerous chariot wheels. What are your thoughts about these images? George - Elverson, PA (15:13)When the demons were sent into a herd of swine that then ran off a cliff, what happened to the demons at that point? Karen - Raymore, MO (19:51)Do we have a firm date for when Noah’s flood occurred? Also, is it true that evidence of Noah’s ark has been discovered? Eva - Indianapolis, IN (22:29)

28 min
Jun 24, 2026
Knitted Together by God, and Q&A

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/24/26), Hank says a few words about in vitro fertilization, and how the same God that knit us together in our Mother’s womb also was willing to die so that we might be reconciled to Him for time and for eternity. And that is foremost in Hank’s thinking as he recalls the testimonies he heard firsthand from people who have been impacted by the ministry of the Christian Research Institute, and encourages listeners to give if you can and pray for the ministry during our fiscal year-end.Hank also answers the following questions:Comment on Jesus’ statement about Zechariah, son of Berechiah in Matthew 23. Are there two different prophets named Zechariah? Fred - Orlando, FL (5:59)Is love the sinner, hate the sin biblical? Daniel - Brooklyn, NY (17:09)When Jesus returns, will he write another chapter to the Bible? Will he be born of a woman again? Ray - Chesterfield, MO (20:28)Can you help save my marriage? I am divorced, but I want to reconcile with my former husband. Sandra - Palm Desert, CA (22:28)

28 min
Jun 23, 2026
Q&A: Division, Doubt, and Near-Death Experiences

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/23/26), 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)Why was Eve not scared that a serpent could speak? Could animals speak in the Garden of Eden? Lance - OK (15:11)Are near-death experiences legitimate? Sheila - Brooklyn, NY (20:52)My friend says that he’s been talking to the spirit of his deceased wife. How can I explain that this is not his wife? Annie - Wichita, KS (22:14)

36 min
Jun 23, 2026
Fr. Stephen Freeman | Christian Atheism: God as an idea is no God at all (Preview of Commitment to Reality)

Fr. Stephen Freeman is one of the best there is when it comes to calling out our contemporary world and the false and flattened view of reality which he calls a two-storey universe. The truth is this—we live in a one-storey universe. And it is enchanted.This is a preview of an episode of Commitment to Reality, where Fr. Stephen Freeman joins Dave Hanegraaff to explore how we can recover a a right vision of the universe in an age that has taught us to see reality as cold, secular, and disenchantedFor more information on Fr. Freeman’s book Everywhere Present: Christianity in a One-Storey Universe please click here. https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-everywhere-present-christianity-in-a-one-storey-universe/To hear the full conversation, search for Commitment to Reality wherever you listen to podcasts and subscribe to the show so you never miss an episode. You can also watch full episodes and clips on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ACommitmenttoReality

28 min
Jun 22, 2026
The Widow’s Mite, and Q&A

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/22/26), Hank shares his thoughts on the widow’s mite as well as the overwhelming generosity of the Macedonian Christians who gave beyond their means. In contrast to this, Americans today, despite the increase in income, are giving less and less. In light of this, Hank encourages listeners to support CRI’s life-changing outreaches during the month of June.Hank also answers the following questions:Is Jesus God, or the Son of God, or the Messiah? Leeroy - Garland, TX (5:35)Can a Christian be a practicing homosexual? Rose - Blaine, WA (15:12)Is the kingdom of God something different from heaven? If someone continues in sinful practices, will they not inherit the kingdom? John - St. Louis, MO (20:28)

28 min
Jun 20, 2026
Best of BAM: Summer Reading, and Q&A

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank brings up that as the summer months come along, people tend to read when they normally would not. He goes over some of the many benefits of reading in general, as well as the importance of reading Scripture. Hank also mentions that June is an important month, as it is the end of the fiscal year for our ministry at the Christian Research Institute, and encourages listeners to support the ministry so that we may continue to touch lives for time and for eternity.Hank also answers the following questions:Deuteronomy 24:1-4 talks about divorce and remarriage, calling illegitimate remarriages an abomination. Is this true for today? Judy - Oklahoma City, OK (4:23)Matthew 8:28 mentions two demon-possessed men, but the other Gospels say there was one; how do we resolve this? Jeremy - Stillwater, OK (15:39)If God is in control, why is the world so chaotic? Steven - Fort Worth, TX (19:01)Is homosexuality similar to alcoholism? Can one say, “I’m a recovering homosexual”? Michelle - Fayetteville, AR (21:09)How can I address an atheist who says there’s not enough evidence for God’s existence? Al - Washington, DC (23:49)

28 min
Jun 19, 2026
Q&A: Archeological Evidence, the Seventh Day of Creation, and Genealogies

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/19/26), Hank answers a question he received on Facebook, from someone asking: “What archaeological evidence supports the Gospel?” To answer, Hank goes through his SPADE acronym, which he lays out in his book, Has God Spoken? Proof of the Bible’s Divine Inspiration.Hank also answers the following questions:Can you address the teachings of Joyce Meyer, specifically what she says about having faith? Derek - Indianapolis, IN (7:31)Does the seventh day in the Book of Genesis ever end? Stephen - OK (9:41)What was the source of light on Day 1? Barry - St. Louis, MO (15:11)What is with the different names in the genealogies of Matthew and Luke? Margie - NJ (21:03)

28 min
Jun 18, 2026
The Joy of Contagious Giving, and Q&A

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/18/26), Hank talks about the joy of contagious giving—the giving of time, talent, and treasure for the sake of the Kingdom. Every breath we have is held in the hollow of God's hand. May God grant that we use His resources wisely.Hank also answers the following questions:Given that even the Bible mentions other writings, how is it that the 27 books of the New Testament were canonized? James - Dallas, TX (9:15)How are we as Christians to treat movies that take events out of the Bible, and yet present them in a secular way? John - Auburn Hills, MI (15:12)I was diagnosed with an incurable cancer. Years later my oncologist told me that I was cancer free! Is this a miracle? Margaret - CA (20:49)

28 min
Jun 17, 2026
Creation vs. Evolution, and Q&A

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/17/26), Hank affirms belief in creation as opposed to Darwinian Evolution.Hank answers the following questions:How do you answer the question “Who made God?” Ozzie - Florence, MS (6:17)How to interpret the Book of Jude on Satan and Michael fighting over bones of Moses? Jonathan - Kansas City, MO (15:12)Is it true that Mark 16:9-20 is not in the original manuscripts? Jeremy - Jackson, TN (19:28)I was offered several invitations from different churches to serve as the pastor. My passion is to serve the Lord. How do you determine God’s Will? Jose - Tampa, FL (22:23)

28 min
Jun 16, 2026
Q&A: Absent From the Body, Divorce and Remarriage, and When to Forgive

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/16/26), Hank answers the following questions:Can you explain being absent from the body and present with the Lord in 2 Corinthians 5:8? Gene - Charlotte, NC (1:31)Does Matthew 19:9 teach that remarriage after a divorce for illegitimate grounds causes the remarried couple to be in a perpetual state of adultery? Kevin - Kansas City, KS (5:51)Are we judged twice—once after death, and again at the time Christ returns? Janette - Omaha, NE (15:13)My mother has been widowed twice, what would her relationship be like with both of her husbands? Connie - St. Peters, MO (18:18)When or who must we forgive? Monica - Lincoln, NE (19:44)How do modern-day Jews handle atonement for their sins? Jason - Fresno, CA (22:17)Can you address the assertion that the Sahidic Coptic Version of John 1:1 supports the New World Translation? Gregory - Kansas City, MO (23:25)

28 min
Jun 15, 2026
Advance the Gospel Through Giving, and Q&A

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/15/26), Hank comments on the amazing contentment Paul describes in Philippians chapter 4, and the generosity of the church at Philippi whose gifts were a fragrant offering to the Lord. This wonderful example of giving shows the biblical model is not giving to get, but rather participating in the advance of the gospel through giving.Hank also answers the following questions:I lost my son to cancer. Should the promises in Jeremiah 29:11 be taken literally? If so, was there a chink in my faith armor that allowed this to happen? Warren - Edmonton, AB (2:53)As a Millennial, how can I stand strong against homosexuality and same-sex marriage? Are there Scriptures to support this? Leigh - AR (6:13)Why did God stop giving us inspired writings? Tammy - OK (15:47)What is a prophet, and how is that office expressed today? Karen - BC (21:41)

28 min
Jun 13, 2026
Best of BAM: Standing Together, and Q&A

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank shares the poignant words of five-star General Omar Bradley who said, “We have men of science, too few men of God. We have grasped the mystery of the atom and rejected the Sermon on the Mount.” Affirming this statement, Hank sends forth a clarion call for believers to stand with the Christian Research Institute in the battle for life and truth.Hank also answers the following questions:Do the children of unbelievers go to heaven after death? Sal - PA (5:53)In Acts 11, what would giving money to the Church in Jerusalem do to restrain a worldwide famine? John - New Albany, IN (15:14)Must a Christian go to church in order to be saved? (20:53)

28 min
Jun 12, 2026
Summer Reading, and Q&A

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/12/26), Hank brings up that as the summer months come along, people tend to read when they normally would not. He goes over some of the many benefits of reading in general, as well as the importance of reading Scripture. Hank also mentions that June is an important month, as it is the end of the fiscal year for our ministry at the Christian Research Institute, and encourages listeners to support the ministry so that we may continue to touch lives for time and for eternity.Hank also answers the following questions:Deuteronomy 24:1-4 talks about divorce and remarriage, calling illegitimate remarriages an abomination. Is this true for today? Judy - Oklahoma City, OK (4:23)Is it possible to call yourself a believer of Jesus Christ yet not be a disciple? Anna - Tacoma, WA (15:11)Can you explain the different levels of heaven? Anthony - Longview, TX (20:32)What is your understanding of the nature of God? How can one know the nature of God? Reginald - OH (22:13)

28 min
Jun 11, 2026
The Significance of Christ’s Crucifixion, and Q&A

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/11/26), Hank shares on the significance of Christ’s crucifixion.Hank also answers the following questions:How should the modern Christian deal with the homosexual community? John - Atlanta, GA (6:30)My friend adheres to the amillennial view of Scripture. What is your position on this? Chris (15:11)Do you think Jewish people go to heaven? Roxanne (18:02)I’m trying to explain to someone that Jesus Christ is “the” way, but not the “only” way. Am I right? Chris - OK (19:22)At what point do we offer baptism and church membership to new believers? Carl - Calgary, AB (22:26)

28 min
Jun 10, 2026
Date Setting, and Q&A

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/10/26), Hank shares on the way the Bible sets the time of Christ’s coming, and the way many modern date setters make failed predictions.Hank also answers the following questions:How do I find a good church? Connie - Palmdale, CA (6:30)Explain the prohibitions against throwing to dogs what is sacred and casting pearls to swine in Matthew 7? Charlie - AL (15:11)Since God forgives all sins, must Christians continue asking forgiveness after they sin? Francine - Atlanta, GA (18:27)Should we allow Freemasons into church leadership? Maria - Fort Mill, SC (24:33)

28 min
Jun 9, 2026
One Enduring Superstar, and Q&A

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/09/26), Hank shares how only Jesus Christ could walk through the doors of biblical prophecy.Hank also answers the following questions:How do you know for certain if you are God’s elect? Larry - Trenton, MO (7:04)Can you clarify your statements on fatalistic determinism and God being the author of evil? Mike - CA (15:13)What do you think about the movie Zeitgeist? Is there a book that tells us where we are with respect to the return of Jesus in biblical prophecy? Brace - Tyler, TX (19:32)How do Jehovah’s Witnesses differ from Christians? Jim - IA (22:49)

40 min
Jun 9, 2026
Martin Shaw | What Part of You Has Come to Die? (Preview of Commitment to Reality)

Martin Shaw is one of those people who challenges you by asking provocative questions like “what part of you has come here to die?”  Shaw offers these kinds of provocations to a world where Christianity has been domesticated and desperately needs to recover its wildness.This is a preview of an episode of Commitment to Reality, where Martin Shaw joins Dave Hanegraaff to explore how to recover a wild Christianity in a world where faith for many has become cold, abstract, and domesticated.To hear the full conversation, search for Commitment to Reality wherever you listen to podcasts and subscribe to the show so you never miss an episode.You can also watch full episodes and clips on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ACommitmenttoReality

28 min
Jun 8, 2026
The Impact of CRI, and Q&A

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/08/26), Hank reads a testimony from a listener whose life was changed by the ministry of the Christian Research Institute. 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? Lesley - Houston, TX (2:01)What verse in the Bible proves that Mormonism is false? Ray - UT (3:05)What are your thoughts on Steve Brown and Key Life Ministries? Mike - LA (7:43)Matthew 8:28 mentions two demon-possessed men, but the other Gospels say there was one; how do we resolve this? Jeremy - Stillwater, OK (15:39)If God is in control, why is the world so chaotic? Steven - Fort Worth, TX (19:01)Is homosexuality similar to alcoholism? Can one say, “I’m a recovering homosexual”? Michelle - Fayetteville, AR (21:09)How can I address an atheist who says there’s not enough evidence for God’s existence? Al - Washington, DC (23:49)

28 min
Jun 6, 2026
Best of BAM Q&A: New Heaven and New Earth, Witnessing to an Evolutionist, and Spirits

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank shares on how nothing compares to the excitement of memorizing God’s Word. God has told us to write His Word on the tablet of our hearts.Hank also answers the following questions:Clarify the New Heaven and New Earth. Will Heaven be on Earth? Tad - Memphis, TN (2:27)Regarding Revelation 3:12, why did Jesus say, “the temple of my God” instead of “my Temple”? Geoff - Calgary, AB (6:38)How do you share your faith with an evolutionist? Alex - Omaha, NE (15:12)I saw spirits at my Aunt’s house, which made me afraid. Can you please help me? Sheila - Honolulu, HI (20:22)How could Jesus eat the Passover on Friday when he was crucified on Friday? Delene - Columbia, MS (22:46)

28 min
Jun 5, 2026
Going Deep Into the Depths of Prayer, and Q&A

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/05/26), Hank shares on the way we often snorkel in the shallow depths of prayer and only get sunburnt backs, but rarely we go deep into the depths of prayer.Hank also answers the following questions:What is your take on the Calvinist interpretation of predestination? Jordan - Edwardsville, IL (6:59)Are we required to pay tithes under the New Covenant? Samuel - Bronx, NY (9:54)Do Jewish people believe in the Trinity? Salvador - Charlotte, NC (15:57)What is the iron furnace in 1 Kings 8:51? Margo - Claremore, OK (23:46)

28 min
Jun 4, 2026
Standing Together, and Q&A

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/04/26), Hank shares the poignant words of five-star General Omar Bradley who said, “We have men of science, too few men of God. We have grasped the mystery of the atom and rejected the Sermon on the Mount.” Affirming this statement, Hank sends forth a clarion call for believers to stand with the Christian Research Institute in the battle for life and truth.Hank also answers the following questions:Do the children of unbelievers go to heaven after death? Sal - PA (5:50)Did Jesus ascend from Bethany according to Luke 24:50-51, or the Mount of Olives as Acts chapter 1 tells us? Brian - Syracuse, NY (15:39)Can you explain Daniel chapter 12 and the prophecy about 1,290 days? Mike - Willow Spring, NC (21:31)

28 min
Jun 3, 2026
The Superstar of Biblical Prophecy, and Q&A

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/03/26), Hank discusses the seven attributes of identification that point directly to Jesus as the fulfillment of Messianic prophecy as laid out in the booklet, Jesus: The Superstar of Biblical Prophecy.Hank also answers the following questions:Were miracles in the New Testament real events, or just spiritual allegories and metaphors? Alec - Fredericktown, OH (7:09)It seems every few years there are new English translations published; why are there so many versions? George - San Francisco, CA (16:02)If God is infinite, how can He know everything in His mind if that knowledge is also infinite? Albert - Anderson, CA (19:07)What do Jehovah’s Witnesses believe about hell? James - Lebanon, MO (21:47)

28 min
Jun 2, 2026
Q&A: Seeing God’s Face, the Souls of Animals, and Codex Sinaiticus

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/02/26), Hank answers the following questions:How could Moses speak to God face-to-face in Exodus 33:11 when no one can see God? Jeff - MO (1:26)Why is the angel stirring up the water in John 5:3-4 omitted in some Bible versions? James - Cleveland, OH (6:12)Do animals have souls? Did we evolve from apes with the only difference being a soul? Brandon - St. Louis, MO (15:12)Is the Codex Sinaiticus the oldest Bible, and is it totally different than the Bible we have today? Sam - Los Angeles, CA (23:03)

28 min
Jun 1, 2026
Giving Faithfully, and Q&A

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/01/26), Hank reminds listeners that June is the end of our fiscal year and lays out two reasons why your financial support of the ministry of the Christian Research Institute is crucial this month.Hank also answers the following questions:When the Bible says, “Fear the Lord,” is this fear as in terror, or something else? John - Neptune, NJ (7:52)In Acts 11, what would giving money to the Church in Jerusalem do to restrain a worldwide famine? John - New Albany, IN (15:12)Must a Christian go to church in order to be saved? (20:53)

28 min
May 30, 2026
Best of BAM: Without the Resurrection, and Q&A

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank shares on 1 Corinthians 15:17-19. If the resurrection of Jesus never happened, then Christians are to be most pitied. Without the resurrection, there would be no Christian faith.Hank also answers the following questions:Was Earth created in seven literal days, or thousands of years? Teresa - OK (3:11)Is Orthodox Judaism the same religion as the one in the Old Testament? Eric - Finlay, OH (6:48)My son is severely disabled physically and mentally. How can I know that he has inner peace? Laura - Benton, IL (8:29)Does the righteous crying out and being delivered in Psalm 34:17 have to do with their present or future? Derek - Indianapolis, IN (15:14)What is a “reprobate mind” from Romans 1:28? Scott - OH (18:50)How are modern-day Jews judged after death? John - Cleveland, OH (24:10)

28 min
May 29, 2026
Q&A: Temptation of Christ, Scientology, and Rastafarianism

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (05/29/26), Hank answers the following questions:If Satan knew Jesus was God, why would he try to offer Him things during the temptation? Jamie - GA (0:58)Can you address L. Ron Hubbard and the Church of Scientology? Annick - MD (2:22)What is the Book of Nature? Andrew - Aiken, SC (7:52)What’s your take on the Rastafarian life? Ashton - Houston, TX (15:13)Is Pentecostal doctrine wrong because they emphasize the powers of the Holy Spirit? Celia - Las Vegas, NV (22:43)

28 min
May 28, 2026
Q&A: The Rapture, the Nephilim, and the Great Tribulation

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (05/28/26), Hank answers the following questions:Can you please explain your view of the rapture? David - Kansas City, MO (0:50)Did all people come from Adam and Eve? If so, why doesn’t the Bible speak of other descendants besides Cain and Abel? Chris - Syracuse, NY (6:41)Did angels procreate with women in Genesis 6? Mike - NC (15:11)What are your thoughts on Matthew 24 and the great tribulation being a future event? Crystal - Oakland, CA (22:56)

28 min
May 27, 2026
Theistic Evolution, and Q&A

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (05/27/26), Hank shares his thoughts on theistic evolution and the biblical account of creation, which teaches that kinds reproduce after their own kind.Hank also answers the following questions:What are your thoughts on Francis Collins and theistic evolution? Bill - Meadow Vista, CA (3:02)How do you share your faith with an evolutionist? Alex - Omaha, NE (15:12)I saw spirits at my Aunt’s house, which made me afraid. Can you please help me? Sheila - Honolulu, HI (20:22)How could Jesus eat the Passover on Friday when he was crucified on Friday? Delene - Columbia, MS (22:46)