Bible Answer Man Podcast with Hank Hanegraaff

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/18/26), Hank offers commentary on quotes from Presidents Theodore Roosevelt and Barack Obama regarding the teachings of the Bible.

Hank also answers the following questions:

I do things under the influence of my medicine that I wouldn’t normally do. Will this send me to Hell? Daniel - Memphis, TN(7:53)
My girlfriend just became a believer. Can you give me advice for mentoring a new Christian? Zach - Tulsa, OK(15:11)
When reading the Bible, how do we know when Jesus was speaking directly to the disciples, or to all Christians in general? Jim - Bakersfield. CA(18:25)
Can you explain the rending of the veil at Christ’s death? Wayne - VA(21:44)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/17/26), Hank answers the following questions:

Does the Church of Christ have sound doctrine? David - Oklahoma City, OK(0:48)
Is Acts 19:5 a good verse for supporting Trinitarian baptism? Mike - Newberry, SC(2:22)
Can you still be saved if you are living in sin during the week but go to church on Sunday? Randy - Wichita, KS(7:16)
What does the Bible say about drinking alcohol, and is it a sin? Daniel - Tulsa, OK(15:11)
Does the Bible address global warming? Randy - Greensboro, NC(16:56)
Were the lost books of the Bible inspired by God? Monica - St. Louis, MO(18:12)
What happens to us when we die? Michelle - Chariton, IA(22:06)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/16/26), Hank answers the following questions:

Doesn’t the New Testament give a higher standard of financial stewardship than the Old Testament? God doesn’t want Christians to seek material gain. Katherine - Edmonton, AB(0:43)
Should Christians tithe according to Malachi 3:10? Ron - Springfield, MO(6:04)
Does the phrase “heart of the Earth” have another meaning in Matthew 12:40 besides being in the tomb or ground? Brian - Nashville, TN(9:16)
Which of these Bible translations should I be using: the King James Version, the New Century Version, or the English Standard Version? Melissa - Decatur, IN(15:14)
Why did God harden people’s hearts in the Bible? Elaine - St. Louis, MO(18:13)
Is the Holman Old Testament Bible Commentary a good resource? Pamela - Bradford, PA(22:38)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/15/26), Hank answers the following questions:

Are we supposed to be baptized in the name of Jesus only or in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit? Don - IN(1:03)
Can you address Planned Parenthood and its founder Margaret Sanger’s role in the high proportion of abortions among the black population? Ron - Nashville, TN(5:11)
Can you explain Joyce Meyer's teachings in more detail? Tom - Tacoma, WA(18:03)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/14/26), Hank answers the following questions:

How could a sovereign God allow children to be kidnapped and murdered? What can we as Christians do about this besides pray and fast? Joe - El Paso, TX(0:50)
Why is the King of Tyre referred to as Lucifer in Isaiah 14:12? Is this talking about Lucifer? Bill - Sumter, SC(3:17)
How did Mary conceive Jesus without passing on her sin to Him? Joyce - Spokane, WA(7:17)
Who was Cain’s wife? Josh - Edmonton, AB(15:13)
Where did sin come from if God didn’t create sin? Dwayne - Durham, NC(17:09)
Did Moses believe there were other gods? Mark - St. Louis, MO(20:07)
Does the Bible condemn polygamy? Matt - Bismarck, MO(23:09)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank interviews Scott Klusendorf concerning his article in the Christian Research Journal, “What the Walking Dead Can Teach Pro-Lifers.”

Hank also answers the following questions:

Is the King James Version the only reliable translation? Andy - BC(15:12)
Christians use the Bible as a reference for their faith, but where do the Mormons get their reference? Lance - AR(17:15)
Can you explain the difference between giving and sacrifices in the Old Testament compared to the New Testament? John - St. Louis, MO(21:05)
Is it okay for churches to have youth groups or age-segregated ministry? Ryan(23:36)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/11/26), Hank recalls one of the most epic events in American history that took place 25 years ago—the Manhattan massacre of September 11, 2001. And yet in those 25 years, we have largely become complacent to the Islamic terrorism that spawned its devastation. Some have forgotten, and others are blithely unaware of the reality that Islam is the only significant religious system in the history of the human race with a socio-political structure of laws that mandate violence against the infidel. And that this graphic global reality makes Islam a religious ideology espousing terrorism as a permanent policy rather than a temporary expedient. Tragically, the current narrative is that to tell the truth in this regard is tantamount to radicalizing Muslims and exacerbating hostilities that might otherwise lie dormant. That narrative is, of course, patently false. We are at a tipping point in history. While squarely in the blind spot of the West, Christians in the Middle East face mass genocide. Concurrently, a demographic time bomb threatens a Western world seemingly blind to the polygamous rush of migrant Muslims filling the vacuum left by aging, dying, and aborted Europeans. The only real solution to a disintegrating West and resurgent Islam is the power of the Gospel. Thus, says Hank, it is crucial for the church to awaken from a diabetic coma brought on by a steady diet of fast-food Christianity. We must not only be intellectually equipped to communicate the truth of the gospel via answers, biblical literacy, and countering cults—but also be internally equipped during this anti-Judeo-Christian moment. What that means is that the church must be energized for its mission—by a power that is in it but not of it, as underscored by the Apostle Paul in Colossians 1:29. This is the energy that alone is sufficient to empower a twenty-first-century Pentecost moment.

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/10/26), Hank notes how Nancy Regan turned to an astrologer for advice, whereas the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar was more skeptical. Of course, the astrologers knew their gig was up, but Daniel was empowered to reveal the dream, which foretold of a succession of nations.

Hank also answers the following questions:

David sinned in taking the census, taking multiple wives, and committing murder. Why did God allow him to get away with all of that? Kurt - Omaha, NE(4:37)
Can you please explain the Trinity? Stefan - Cuba, MO(7:48)
Is the demon possession depicted in Hollywood movies biblically accurate? Al - Calgary, AB(16:03)
Is lusting after another woman the same as adultery? Brandy - Omaha, NE(21:34)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/09/26), Hank answers the following questions:

What is the biblical basis for the Trinity? Ron - Springfield, MO(0:53)
If God is omnipresent, how can Hell be eternal separation? Jennifer - Wichita, KS(6:14)
Is there a Scriptural basis for there being levels of rewards in heaven? Jennifer - Wichita, KS(7:40)
If repentance is so important, why did Paul only mention it once? Hau - Fort Wayne, IN(15:13)
Does Independence, Missouri have historical significance in the Mormon Church? What is the difference between the Mormons and the Reorganized Latter-day Saints? Jim - Kansas City, MO(19:19)
Why isn’t the Book of Enoch in the Old Testament? Eli - Fresno, CA(22:52)
Can you explain the doctrine of Unconditional Election? David - IN(24:12)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/08/26), Hank shares on the succession of nations predicted in the Book of Daniel.

Hank also answers the following questions:

Did David experience the sufferings expressed in the Psalms, or was he prophesying about Jesus? Craig - Vancouver, BC(3:56)
In the Garden of Gethsemane, why did Jesus pray for the cup to be taken away from him, given that He is God and thus He knows everything? Lisa - St. Louis, MO(15:14)
Can you explain the millennium in Revelation 20? What about the two resurrections? What about Jesus’ Second Coming? Wendy - Lady Lake, FL(19:06)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/07/26), Hank wishes all of you a happy Labor Day and details the Labor Day holiday that God gave us long before the government did—our Sabbath Day rest. Just as we rest today on Labor Day, the Lord commands us to rest on the Sabbath each week. “Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a sabbath to the Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your male or female servant, nor your ox, your donkey or any of your animals, nor any foreigner residing in your towns, so that your male and female servants may rest, as you do” (Deut. 5:13-14 NIV). So our Labor Day holiday according to God is our Sabbath Day rest, which begs the question: why do Christians rest from their labor on the first day of the week (Sunday), rather than the last day of the week (Saturday)? The answer, says Hank, is encapsulated in just one word—resurrection. Hank also discusses something else that comes to his mind when he thinks about the word labor, and that is what Paul says in 1 Corinthians chapter 3, that each person will be rewarded according to their own labor. In other words, what we do now in this life counts for all eternity. Hank uses the illustration of his invitation to play Cypress Point, which he claims to be the most spectacular golf course on Earth. For months, he beat his body into submission while dreaming of the day he would experience walking its fairways. Without his strenuous preparations, he would have still experienced the same breathtaking views; however, all his hard work added immeasurably to his experience. That is what heaven will be like. As phenomenal as Cypress Point is, it pales in comparison to what paradise restored will be. Hank spent one day at a golf haven; he will spend an eternity in God’s heaven. It stands to reason, therefore, that he would put a lot more labor into preparing for an eternity in heaven with God than he did for playing eighteen holes of golf.

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, 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:

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 (09/04/26), Hank answers the following questions:

Will all children under the age of accountability be raptured into heaven? Andy - Lincoln, NE(0:49)
What do you think of Francis Collins’ book, The Language of God? Steve - Hammond, IN(2:47)
How could the medium of Endor conjure up Samuel in 1 Samuel 28? Jonathan - Oklahoma City, OK(5:20)
Does 1 Thessalonians 4:16 teach a pretribulational rapture? Albert - Memphis, TN(7:39)
I was divorced before I became a Christian and got remarried. A preacher said those who divorce and remarry are living in sin; is he right? Les - NJ(15:37)
My father-in-law is in a hospice. He is receiving “comfort” medications. Is this a form of euthanasia? What is your opinion of euthanasia? Karen - Kansas City, KS(20:17)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/03/26), Hank shares on the practices of Old Testament copyists and the reliability of the transmission of the sacred text.

Hank also answers the following questions:

How do I counter the Mormon doctrine that Jesus is the spirit brother of Lucifer? Terri - El Paso, TX(6:04)
Is the King James Version the only reliable translation? Andy - BC(15:12)
Christians use the Bible as a reference for their faith, but where do the Mormons get their reference? Lance - AR(17:15)
Can you explain the difference between giving and sacrifices in the Old Testament compared to the New Testament? John - St. Louis, MO(21:05)
Is it okay for churches to have youth groups or age-segregated ministry? Ryan(23:36)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/02/26), Hank answers the following questions:

Is it okay to applaud another person? Andy - MN(0:56)
In John 10:10, what’s the difference between kill and destroy? Michelle - Philadelphia, PA(3:26)
What’s your view of Heaven Is for Real by Todd Burpo? Katie - Cleveland, OH(4:14)
Is Arnold Murray a sound teacher? Jason - St. Louis, MO(6:01)
Do you agree with John MacArthur’s perspective on predestination and why God creates people if He does not predestine all to salvation? Aaron - NE(7:50)
Can you clarify what you said on a previous broadcast about Neo-Darwinism? Justin - Cave Springs, AR(15:10)
Do you think Don Piper’s book 90 Minutes in Heaven is a good book? Shelley - High Point, NC(21:23)
Is Jesse Duplantis a false teacher? Casey - OK(23:12)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/01/26), Hank interviews Scott Klusendorf concerning his article in the Christian Research Journal, “What the Walking Dead Can Teach Pro-Lifers.”

Hank also answers the following questions:

Why does the Holy Spirit allow us to come down on different sides of issues? Caroline - Titusville, FL(15:12)
Are the new heaven and new earth in the order of Edenic days before the fall? Ola - NJ(21:05)
Does a born-again Christian have free will? Steve - TN(24:43)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/31/26), Hank answers the following questions:

What is the biblical perspective on universal healthcare? Isn't conservative Christian opposition to universal healthcare a contradiction? Kurt - Billings, MO(0:45)
Can you explain Revelation 20:3-7 where Satan is bound for 1,000 years? Josh - Springfield, MO(8:24)
What is a good approach for witnessing to an atheist? Good core study for new believers? Resources? Jerry - KS(15:11)
In Genesis 3, it says “the serpent was more cunning than any beast of the field.” Could the other beasts talk like the serpent? Terri - TN(20:55)

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 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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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 disenchanted

For 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

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)