Bible Answer Man Podcast with Hank Hanegraaff
The Bible Answer Man Podcast with Hank Hanegraaff features the host answering questions to equip listeners in the essentials of the historic Christian faith. Hank Hanegraaff, president of the Christian Research Institute, provides well-reasoned answers to strengthen one's walk with the Lord. The podcast emphasizes unity in essentials, liberty in nonessentials, and charity in all things.
Episodes
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
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
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 Zei
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 wil
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
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
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? Samu
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
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,
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. L
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
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 th
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 P
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
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:
Q&A: New Heaven and New Earth, the 144,000, and Origins of Races
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (05/26/26), 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 (2:35)Regarding Revelation 3:12, why did Jesus say, “the temple of my God” instead of
Memorial Day 2026
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (05/25/26), Hank welcomes you to a special Memorial Day edition of the broadcast. In the midst of battling the evil of Nazism, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill said, “Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.” Churchill's words ring true today as we celebrate Memorial Day in the United States. A day to honor those who,
Best of BAM: Standing For Truth, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank shares on truth being an aspect of the nature of God. Truth is not pragmatism, subjectivism, or relativism, but it is anything that corresponds to reality.Hank also answers the following questions:Can we take Joshua 1:5 personally in the sense that God will never leave or forsake us, too? John - Calgary, AB (3:58)Is it possible that Jesus was raised befo
The Book of Knowledge and the Book of Nature, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (05/22/26), Hank shares on the Book of Knowledge and the Book of Nature.Hank also answers the following questions:What is the best English translation of the Bible? Albert - Anderson, CA (7:49)Can a divorcee, after leaving an abusive marriage, remarry another divorcee? Richard - Columbus, OH (15:12)How can I discuss the deity of Jesus with family members who a
Q&A: Proto-Evangel, Reprobate Mind, and the Judgement of Modern-Day Jews
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (05/21/26), Hank answers the following questions:What is the meaning of Genesis 3:15? Nellie - MD (0:49)How can I better share the gospel with a friend who is a Jehovah’s Witness? Marco - Springfield, MO (4:58)Can you address the validity of Mark 16:9-20, and the signs that give proof to belief? Susan - Sunnyvale, CA (7:07)Does the righteous crying out and bei
Q&A: Forgiving Others, Why Christianity is True, and Resurrection
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (05/20/26), Hank answers the following questions:Can you explain Matthew 6:14-15, where it says, “if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins”? Ted - Charlotte, NC (0:52)How can Jesus Christ be the Son of God and God at the same time? Did Jesus Christ pray to Himself? Steve - Edmonton, AB (2:24)Why are Roman Catholics the on
Without the Resurrection, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (05/19/26), 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 (4:41)My son is severely disabled physically and
A Christian View of Human Nature, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (05/18/26), Hank interviews John Hammett on his article “Between Radical Freedom and Total Determinism” in the Christian Research Journal.Hank also answers the following questions:How to address my friend who has gotten into E.W. Bullinger, annihilationism, and soul sleep? Raymond - Providence, RI (7:09)What is wrong with the Word of Faith movement? I vowed to
Best of BAM: Do You Believe in Hell? and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank addresses the question: Do you believe in hell? Responses to common rhetoric against hell are offered.Hank also answers the following questions:Can you address the Presbyterian Church of America’s doctrine that there are those created for destruction? Becky - VA (6:21)Why aren’t we seeing Christians today perform miracles as we read about in the Bible? K
Standing For Truth, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (05/15/26), Hank shares on truth being an aspect of the nature of God. Truth is not pragmatism, subjectivism, or relativism, but it is anything that corresponds to reality.Hank also answers the following questions:Can we take Joshua 1:5 personally in the sense that God will never leave or forsake us, too? John - Calgary, AB (3:58)Is it possible that Jesus was
Unintended Consequences, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (05/14/26), Hank shares on the unintended consequences of immigration, the experience of racism, and the world’s attempts to justify the sin through Darwinian Evolution.Hank also answers the following questions:What languages did Jesus understand? I heard He knew Hebrew, Aramaic, and a few words of Greek. Elaine - Cecil, OH (7:26)Explain Jesus’ instructions to
A Biblical View of Wealth, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (05/13/26), Hank comments on Matthew 6:24 regarding the problem of serving two masters: God and money.Hank also answers the following questions:Can you explain what you said about the dead being asleep in 1 Thessalonians 4:13? Jim - WV (4:31)How do I tithe when I do not have a church home? Gail - Tracy, CA (15:12)What did Jesus mean in saying to Saul that it i
Is Annihilationism Biblical? and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (05/12/26), Hank addresses annihilationism and answers whether it is biblical.Hank also answers the following questions:Is it permissible for a Christian to drink alcohol? Rob - Galesburg, IL (4:39)What is in the original text that leads people to get 666 as the number of the beast? Rick - Menifee, CA (7:34)Could you explain predestination and free will to me
Mother’s Day Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (05/11/26), we present a special Mother’s Day edition with questions focused on parenting issues:What is the “rod” and its relationship to correcting a child in Proverbs 23:13? Christopher - Washington, DC (0:41)What movies should Christians watch? Are fantasy films like Twilight or Harry Potter OK? Rachel - Billings, MT (3:47)Can you invite a demonic presence
Best of BAM: Why God Would Allow Bad Things to Happen, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank brings up the issue of why God would allow bad things to happen.Hank also answers the following questions:The word “lie” means any intentional deception. Isn’t God’s command to Abraham to kill Isaac an intentional deception? Mike - Trinidad, CO (6:02)I heard teachings about “little Jesuses.” Have you addressed this teaching? Susan - AZ (9:22)Regarding Ce
Q&A: Sons of God, Witnessing to Muslims, and Spiritual Gifts
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (05/08/26), Hank answers the following questions:Are the Sons of God in Genesis 6 not the result of demons and humans procreating? Kurt - Billings, MT (0:58)What is the best method to witness to Muslims? Jerry - Miami, FL (15:14)I see TV preachers teaching on seed faith, and it really upsets me. What are your thoughts? Kenny- Cleveland, TN (18:39)If the charis
Q&A: Abraham’s Test, Resurrection, and the Eternality of Hell
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (05/07/26), Hank answers the following questions:Why did God tell Abraham to sacrifice Isaac? Anna - Tulsa, OK (1:43)Will Christians have physical bodies after the resurrection at the second coming of Christ? Alan - OK (8:08)Jesus cast out demons from people, but where did the demons come from? Alan - OK (9:14)Is Hell eternal? Are there second chances? Michael
Q&A: Testing God, Evolution, and Armageddon
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (05/06/26), Hank answers the following questions:Why is it okay to test God? Is the testing in Malachi 3:10 and Matthew 4:7 a contradiction? Jason - IL (0:48)Can you address The Language of God by Francis Collins, who speaks of evolution as if is true? Jody - OK (6:15)Why did Jesus cry out, “My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?” Did God forsake Jesus on t
Do You Believe in Hell? and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (05/05/26), Hank addresses the question: Do you believe in hell? Responses to common rhetoric against hell are offered.Hank also answers the following questions:Can you address the Presbyterian Church of America’s doctrine that there are those created for destruction? Becky - VA (6:21)My husband is potentially having an affair with his ex-wife. Even though he
Q&A: Kingdom of God, Condemning the Rich, and Miracles
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (05/04/26), Hank answers the following questions:What is the difference between the Kingdom of Heaven and the Kingdom of God? Sergio - Rochester, NY (0:48)Miles Monroe defines righteousness in the context of Matthew 6:33 as being rightly positioned within authority of government. What are your thoughts? Sergio - Rochester, NY (4:59)Doesn’t “woe to you who are
Best of BAM: The Importance of Essential Christian Doctrine, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank shares on the importance of essential Christian doctrine, which sets the line of demarcation between the kingdom of God and the kingdom of the cults.Hank also answers the following questions:Why is giving a blessing in the morning considered a curse in Proverbs 27:14? Pam - Due West, SC (3:01)I divorced while I was an unbeliever, under illegitimate groun
Q&A: Oneness Pentecostalism, Speaking in Tongues, and a Split in the Trinity
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (05/01/26), Hank answers the following questions:I listened to a debate on the Trinity vs. Oneness Pentecostalism. I’m confused. What are your insights? Cindy - Austin, TX (1:21)My friend received the Holy Spirit and began speaking in tongues. Is being filled with the Spirit and speaking in tongues biblical? John - St. Louis, MO (15:13)When Jesus said, “My God
Q&A: Modern-Day Prophets, Seeing God’s Face, and Destiny
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/30/26), Hank answers the following questions:My wife and I disagree on the legitimacy of modern-day prophets. Can you advise me? Jim - Charlotte, NC (0:56)How to make sense of not seeing God in 1 John 4:12 and the Exodus account of God placing His hand over Moses’ eyes so that he would not see Him? Andrew - Lubbock, TX (8:01)Can you explain Genesis 31 on J
Q&A: Wicca, Covenant Theology, and Spousal Abandonment
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/29/26), Hank answers the following questions:Can you give me advice about my daughter, who is into Wicca? Donna - St. Louis, MO (0:45)Does God have two people or one people? What about Covenant Theology? Can you address blood covenants in Genesis 15 and 17? John - St. Paul, MN (4:47)My husband left me and is looking for someone else. Since our marriage was
Why God Would Allow Bad Things to Happen, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/28/26), Hank brings up the issue of why God would allow bad things to happen.Hank also answers the following questions:The word “lie” means any intentional deception. Isn’t God’s command to Abraham to kill Isaac an intentional deception? Mike - Trinidad, CO (6:01)I heard teachings about “little Jesuses.” Have you addressed this teaching? Susan - AZ (9:22)W
Q&A: Goliath, Prophetic Healing, and Belief in God’s Existence
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/27/26), Hank answers the following questions:What is the meaning of “the Scriptures cannot be broken” in John 10:35? Christopher - MI (0:56)How was David able to pick up the giant’s sword, as mentioned in 1 Samuel 17? Walter - Orange, NJ (3:07)What is the meaning of Jesus’ statement about “no sign will be given except the sign of Jonah” in Matthew 16? Tamm
Best of BAM: The Bible as Parable and Not History, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank comments on statements made by Bill Maher that the entirety of the Bible was not meant to be read as history, but as parable.Hank also answers the following questions:Can you explain the meaning of 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 with respect to building upon the foundation of Christ and testing with fire? Alan - Oklahoma City, OK (7:12)Can you define praying in t
Q&A: An Egomaniacal God, Free Will, and Demons
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/24/26), Hank answers the following questions:My Son thinks God is egomaniacal because He created us to worship him, while knowing that we would sin. How do I respond? Debra - Mesa, AZ (1:13)Is using a Ouija board dangerous? Andrew - St. Louis, MO (15:14)I see nowhere in the Bible that we have free will. How can you say we can choose? Tony - Tulsa, OK (17:1
Q&A: Word of Knowledge, Premarital Cohabitation, and Conspiracy Theories
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/23/26), Hank answers the following questions:Someone received a word of knowledge about preaching the gospel to a Catholic man with cancer, and his being healed and saved. Why is this unbiblical? Edmond - CA (0:51)During his reign, was King David also the Chief Priest? Wyatt - Bakersfield, CA (4:39)What are your thoughts on the NIV translation of the Bible
The Talking Snake, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/22/26), Hank shares on the illumination principle on reading the Bible for all its worth and critiques Bill Maher’s flawed wooden literal interpretation of the talking snake in the Book of Genesis.Hank also answers the following questions: Was polygamy, plural marriage, and concubinage ever acceptable by God? Ross - Salt Lake City, UT (6:49)What does it
The Importance of Essential Christian Doctrine, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/21/26), Hank shares on the importance of essential Christian doctrine, which sets the line of demarcation between the kingdom of God and the kingdom of the cults.Hank also answers the following questions:Why is giving a blessing in the morning considered a curse in Proverbs 27:14? Pam - Due West, SC (3:01)I divorced while I was an unbeliever, under illegit
Being A Culturally Savvy Christian, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/20/26), Hank shares on Dick Staub’s book, The Culturally Savvy Christian, and how you can be an effective ambassador for Christ.Hank also answers the following questions:Is it okay for Christians to get tattoos? Danny - Modesto, CA (4:36)Why was man forbidden to eat from the Tree of Knowledge? Jason - Graham, NC (6:10)What are the 7 angels, 2 witnesses, 42
Best of BAM: The Fulfilment of Messianic Prophecies, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank shares on Jesus being the fulfillment of Old Testament messianic prophecies.Hank also answers the following questions:When should you leave your church for another church? Michael - Rochester, IN (8:27)What are your thoughts about the New Living Translation? Michael - Rochester, IN (10:37)Is the Antichrist not necessarily just one person? Chuck - Clevela
The Bible as Parable and Not History, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/17/26), Hank comments on statements made by Bill Maher that the entirety of the Bible was not meant to be read as history, but as parable.Hank also answers the following questions:Can you explain the meaning of 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 with respect to building upon the foundation of Christ and testing with fire? Alan - Oklahoma City, OK (7:12)Can you define p
Q&A: Assembly of Angels and Satan, Polygamy in the Bible, and the Abomination of Desolation
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/16/26), Hank answers the following questions:How do we know the assembly of angels and Satan took place in the Book of Job? Cathy - Bakersfield, CA (0:58)Why were some people in the Bible, like David and Solomon, not known as adulterers, since they had multiple wives? Kevin - KS (6:53)The same thing (abomination of desolations) talked about in the Book of
Q&A: The Rapture, Curse for Not Tithing, and Depression
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/15/26), Hank answers the following questions:Is the rapture biblical? Linda - Pittsburgh, PA (0:48)Must Christians tithe or face the curses mentioned in Deuteronomy 28? Alicia - St. Louis, MO (5:38)Why wasn’t King David stoned for adultery? Kevin - Kansas City, KS (15:11)I struggle with depression. One part of the bible says that if I ask believing it will
Celebrating Pascha—The Culmination of Holy Week
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/14/26), Hank concludes his overview of the days of Holy Week, arriving at Pascha—also known as Easter. It is the day in which the body of Christ worldwide celebrates the ultimate game-changer—the resurrection of Jesus Christ. “If I face hardships in life for merely human reasons,” wrote Paul in his first letter to the Corinthian Christians, “what have I ga
Celebrating Holy Saturday, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/13/26), Hank resumes his overview of the days of Holy Week, arriving at Holy Saturday, which was observed by the Eastern Church this past weekend. Holy Saturday marks one of the most enigmatic of all mysteries—the mystery of Christ’s descent into Hades. Being “put to death in the body,” says Peter, he was “made alive by the spirit through whom also he went
Best of BAM Q&A: Christ’s Two Natures, the Sin Leading to Death, and Judgement Day
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank shares the testimony of Michelle, who came out of Mormonism. Hank also answers the following questions:I am discussing the two natures of Christ. Did Christ have a human spirit and a divine spirit? Michael - Fort Worth, TX (5:11)What is the sin leading to death in 1 John 5:16? Why pray that people should not commit that sin? Zeke - Old Ridge, NE (9:00)
Celebrating Holy Friday: The Fatal Torment of Jesus Christ
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/10/26), Hank picks up his overview of the days of Holy Week, arriving at Holy Friday, the day a united Church is brought face-to-face with the fatal torment of Jesus Christ. A torment that began in the garden of Gethsemane following the emotional Last Supper of Holy Thursday. That night, Jesus was betrayed by Judas, disowned by Peter, and arrested by the t
Celebrating Holy Thursday
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/09/26), Hank resumes his overview of Holy Week with Holy Thursday, the epicenter of the divine narrative. A narrative that begins with the Tree of Life in the Garden of Eden. If Adam and Eve had rejected the serpent, they would have eaten from the Tree of Life and the Tree of Knowledge would not have been withheld from them. Instead, they were exiled from
Celebrating Spy Wednesday, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/08/26), Hank continues to provide an overview of the days of Holy Week, picking up with Holy Wednesday, otherwise known as Spy Wednesday. For on the Wednesday of the last week of Christ’s earthly sojourn, Judas became a spy for the enemies of the Messiah. On this day, the ancient Church commemorates the ultimate in contrasts: a prostitute transformed into
Celebrating Holy Tuesday, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/07/26), Hank continues to highlight the days of Holy Week. On Holy Tuesday, we commemorate the Parable of the Ten Virgins as found in Matthew chapter 25. In this parable—this extended simile with extraordinarily sharp teeth—the coming of Christ is likened to the coming of the bridegroom to the home of his bride during the sacramental ritual of marriage. In
Celebrating the Majesty of Holy Week, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/06/26), Hank focuses on Holy Week, with Christians in the Eastern Church celebrating Palm Sunday yesterday while Christians in the West celebrated Christ’s resurrection, concluding their Holy Week. Holy Week for Christians in the East begins the day before Palm Sunday. It’s the day christened by the ancient Church, Lazarus Saturday. It is on that day that
Best of BAM: The Week that Changed the World with Paul Maier
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank interviews Dr. Paul Maier, former Russell H. Seibert Professor of Ancient History at Western Michigan University, about the DVD The Week that Changed the World. Hank and Dr. Maier discuss the significance of Holy Week, those who erroneously deny the fatal torment of Jesus, extra-biblical evidence for the life of Christ that corresponds to Scripture, and
Great and Holy Friday
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/03/26), Hank reaches the conclusion of the four-part argument for the resurrection of Jesus Christ, transformation. What happened as a result of the resurrection is unprecedented. In the span of a few hundred years, a small band of insignificant believers succeeded in turning an entire empire upside down. The Twelve—minus Judas, plus Paul—were radically re
The Appearances of Christ
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/02/26), Hank moves on to the third part of the four-part argument for the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the appearances of Christ. In the Acts of the Apostles, Dr. Luke writes that Jesus gave the disciples “many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God” (Acts 1:3 NIV). Likewise,
The Empty Tomb
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/01/26), Hank continues the trek from Palm Sunday—when Jesus Christ rode into Jerusalem precisely the way that Zechariah said he would—to Easter. Yesterday, Hank began to talk about the four-part argument that Saint Paul gives in 1 Corinthians 15, which underscores that Christ has, in fact, risen from the dead. Today, Hank moves on to the second part of the
Celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/31/26), Hank focuses on the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We spend so much time on Christmas and justifiably so because Jesus came in incarnation so that we could experience what it is to take on the divine nature—of course excluding identity of essence. But if there’s no resurrection, there is no hope for Christianity. So, over the nex
Palm Sunday: Christ’s Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/30/26), Hank discusses Jesus Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem. This is, of course, celebrated by Christians as Palm Sunday, which the Western Church observed yesterday, and the Eastern Church will celebrate this coming Sunday. On Palm Sunday, we celebrate Jesus riding into Jerusalem, not as a political messiah, but rather in humility and peace in fu
Best of BAM: The Literal Principle of Biblical Interpretation, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank shares on the importance of learning and practicing the literal principle of biblical interpretation.Hank also answers the following questions:When the alcoholic removes alcohol from his life, he is not physically maimed. Doesn’t this contradict Jesus’ teaching in Mark 9:45-47? Abraham - Lincoln, NE (5:30)Can a divorced Christian remarry? Is this a sin?
The Week that Changed the World with Paul Maier
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/27/26), Hank interviews Dr. Paul Maier, former Russell H. Seibert Professor of Ancient History at Western Michigan University, about the DVD The Week that Changed the World. Hank and Dr. Maier discuss the significance of Holy Week, those who erroneously deny the fatal torment of Jesus, extra-biblical evidence for the life of Christ that corresponds to Scri
Q&A: Christ’s Two Natures, the Sin Leading to Death, and the Antichrist
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/26/26), Hank shares the testimony of Michelle, who came out of Mormonism.Hank also answers the following questions:I am discussing the two natures of Christ. Did Christ have a human spirit and a divine spirit? Michael - Fort Worth, TX (5:11)What is the sin leading to death in 1 John 5:16? Why pray that people should not commit that sin? Zeke - Old Ridge, N
Q&A: Witnessing to Family, IHOPKC, and Judgment Day
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/25/26), Hank answers the following questions:I became a Christian, but my wife did not. How can I share my faith with my children without straining my marriage? Mark - Vancouver, BC (0:50)Was Jude 9 referring to a source outside the Bible? Why the debate over the body of Moses? Tim - Phoenix, AZ (4:45)What are your thoughts about the International House of
Q&A: Tithing, Dietary Laws, and Engaging the Spiritual Disciplines
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/24/26), Hank answers the following questions:If a Christian does not give 10% of their gross income, are they in disobedience to God and subject to punishment? Tracy - Riverside, CA (0:56)Are we still under the dietary laws in Leviticus? Daniel - Peoria, IL (5:12)Did the Old Testament permit polygamy? Why was it okay for David and Solomon to have multiple
The Fulfilment of Messianic Prophecies, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/23/26), Hank shares on Jesus being the fulfillment of Old Testament messianic prophecies.Hank also answers the following questions:When should you leave your church for another church? Michael - Rochester, IN (8:27)What are your thoughts about the New Living Translation? Michael - Rochester, IN (10:37)Did the early church have a dispensational theology wit
Jay Richards—Reality, AI, and the Courage to Change Your Mind (Preview)
Jay Richards has made more appearances on Hank Unplugged than any other guest. As the longtime producer of the podcast, Dave Hanegraaff thought it would be fitting to have Jay be one of the first guests to join him on his new podcast, A Commitment to Reality. In this preview from A Commitment to Reality, Jay and Dave explore the importance of listening to those we disagree with, how social media
Best of BAM: Spiritual Multiplication, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank shares on the mathematics of spiritual multiplication; the way Christianity can grow exponentially just by leading one person a year with just 12 evangelists. In less than 30 years, the whole world could be evangelized, and even if the population doubled, it would only take one additional year.Hank also answers the following questions:Peter quotes Joel i
Q&A: Near-Death Experiences, Circumcision, and the Fallibility of Bible Translations
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/20/26), Hank answers the following questions:Can you address Bill Wiese’s account of spending 23 minutes in Hell? Bob - Fort Wayne, IN (0:52)Friends have recommended to me books by Mary K. Baxter and Rebecca Brown; do you have any comments on them? Joanne - Montreal, QC (6:49)In light of Paul’s words on circumcision in Galatians 5:3 and 1 Corinthians 7:18,
Q&A: Family Planning, Wheat and Tares, and the Trumpet Call
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/19/26), Hank answers the following questions:What is the scriptural basis for determining family size? Amber - Atlanta, GA (1:57)What do you mean by “reading the Bible for all its worth”? Jamie - London, ON (4:32)Does the parable of the wheat and tares apply to gays in the church, Muslims, and other people we disagree with? Lori - Gary, TX (7:00)I read an
The Literal Principle of Biblical Interpretation, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/18/26), Hank shares on the importance of learning and practicing the literal principle of biblical interpretation.Hank also answers the following questions:When the alcoholic removes alcohol from his life, he is not physically maimed. Doesn’t this contradict Jesus’ teaching in Mark 9:45-47? Abraham - Lincoln, NE (5:29)Can a divorced Christian remarry? Is t
St. Patrick’s Day 2026, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/17/26), Hank shares his thoughts on St. Patrick’s Day. Saint Patrick was born a Brit in the fifth century, but when he was 16, he was captured by Irish pirates and taken to Ireland as a slave. After escaping, he later returned as a missionary. Although all analogies for the Trinity ultimately break down, Saint Patrick supposedly explained this doctrine by
Q&A: The Will of God, Walk to Emmaus, and Persecution
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/16/26), Hank answers the following questions:How do we know what we should change in the world or leave alone, and what is and isn’t the will of God? Lindsey - Memphis, TN (1:01)Whose sins are covered in James 5:20? Billy - Charlotte, NC (4:23)Is the Walk to Emmaus acceptable for Christians? Victor - KS (8:13)Regarding the command to be “Salt and Light”, w
Frederica Mathewes-Green — Making a Commitment to Reality (Preview)
Frederica Mathewes-Green was the very first guest on Hank Unplugged. As the longtime producer of the podcast, Dave Hanegraaff thought it would be fitting for Frederica to also be the first guest on his new podcast, A Commitment to Reality. In this preview episode, Frederica Mathewes-Green and Dave Hanegraaff explore what it means to live in alignment with reality.To hear the full conversation, se
Best of BAM Q&A: Listening Carefully to God’s Word, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/06/26), Hank shares on the Word of God being truth and the way God speaks to us through His Word.Hank also answers the following questions:Is belief in the Trinity essential for salvation? Peter - West Palm Beach, FL (5:29)Will someone who willfully persists in drunkenness lose rewards in heaven? Allan - Jacksonville, FL (15:28)Does God put it into our hea
