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
Best of BAM Q&A: Creation of Evil, Revelation 20, and Sinless Perfection
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 (
Manuscript C-O-P-I-E-S, and Q&A
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
Jesus’s Supposed Questionable Morality, and Q&A
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 (
Did God Condone Slavery? and Q&A
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
Interpreting the Genesis Creation Account, and Q&A with William Dembski
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 j
Transforming into a Joyful Giver, and Q&A
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 goin
Best of BAM Q&A: Conversing with God, Young Earth Creationism, and Predestination
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 predesti
Q&A: Christophanies, Being in Love, and Praying for Peace
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
Q&A: Animal Sacrifices, Violating the Sabbath, and God’s Calling on Your Life
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 sel
Views About Your Origins with William Dembski
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.”
Q&A: The Two Witnesses, the Mark of the Beast, and Sinless Perfection
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
Q&A: Creation of Evil, Revelation 20, and Near-Death Experiences
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? Sh
Best of BAM: The Search of the Historical Adam, and Q&A
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
Q&A: Conversing with God, Young Earth Creationism, and Turning the Other Cheek
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
Death Before Adam with William Dembski
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.”
Q&A: The Unreached, Predestination, and Buddhism
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 pre
The Distinction Between Israel and the Church, and Q&A
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 - Van
Q&A: The Body of Christ, Dementia, and the Unreached
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 sta
Best of BAM: Who Do You Say I Am? and Q&A
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 - Ra
Q&A: Judas, Jesus Being Coequal with God, and the Creation of Adam
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? Bran
Finding a Good God in an Evil World with William Dembski
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 Journ
Q&A: Misquoting Jesus, Total Depravity, and the Virgin Birth
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? Elwoo
Q&A: The Message Bible Translation, Abraham’s Bosom, and the Circle of the Earth
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 a
The Search of the Historical Adam, and Q&A
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
Best of BAM: The Bully Pulpit with Joe Dallas
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?”
What Skeptics Want Christians to Know with Sean McDowell, and Q&A
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 f
Who Do You Say I Am? and Q&A
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 af
The Christian Citizen with Francis Beckwith, and Q&A
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 abou
The Days of Creation, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/21/26), Hank shares on the maxim: “in essentials unity, non-essentials liberty, and all things charity” and its application to the debate over the days in the Genesis Creation Account.Hank also answers the following questions:Does Matthew 24 and 25 go together as part of the same discourse referring to the first century? Richard - GA (6:32)What do you mean
Addressing Suicides Among Homosexual Teens with Joe Dallas
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/20/26), Hank dedicates the broadcast to addressing suicides among homosexual teens. Joe Dallas joins Hank to discuss this topic and his article in the Christian Research Journal, “The Bully Pulpit: When Gay Teens Commit Suicide, Are Preachers to Blame?”Hank and Joe answer the following questions:My college-aged child is homosexual. How to address the homos
Best of BAM Q&A: The Privileged Planet: Designed for Discovery with Jay Richards
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, we present an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank’s guest is Dr. Jay Richards, co-author of the 20th Anniversary Updated and Revised edition of The Privileged Planet: How Our Place in the Cosmos Is Designed for Discovery. Hank and Dr. Richards discuss if machines can ever truly replace humans, panpsychism, the hypothesis of The Privileged Planet, and
Q&A: Messianic Judaism, Age of the Earth, and KJV Only
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/17/26), Hank answers the following questions:Friends of mine converted to Messianic Judaism and are aggressively trying to convert us. How should I approach them? Kevin - Charlotte,, NC (0:58)Is the Earth thousands of years old, or billions? Will - Springfield, MO (5:52)What is your view on the King James Version Only movement? John- Jackson, TN (20:34)
The Bully Pulpit with Joe Dallas
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/16/26), Hank interviews Joe Dallas on his article in the Christian Research Journal, “The Bully Pulpit: When Gay Teens Commit Suicide, Are Preachers to Blame?”
Q&A: Unfulfilled Prophecies, Power of Our Words, and Corrupted Bible
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/15/26), Hank answers the following questions:Are there any prophecies that need to be fulfilled before Christ’s return? Rick - Kelso, WA (0:47)Biblical grounds for government legislation on minimum wage? Peter - West Palm Beach, FL (4:26)Proverbs 18:21 — Do our words have power over life and death? Ken - Yonkers, NY (7:11) What about Yahweh ben Yahweh? Rod
Q&A: Tithing, Christ’s Resurrected Body, and Nuclear Holocaust
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/14/26), Hank answers the following questions:Should we continue to tithe even if we are struggling to pay bills? Quinton - Beaver Dam, KY (2:44)I go to a Seventh-day Adventist church, and I’m confused about the Sabbath. Which day are we supposed to worship on? Rick - El Paso, TX (4:37)Jesus resurrected and ascended into heaven, so where is Jesus’ resurrect
Q&A: Capitalism, Marriage, and Human Responsibility
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/13/26), Hank answers the following questions:Is there Biblical support for capitalism or communism? Is capitalism based on greed? Daniel - Brooklyn, NY (1:19)Does the Bible teach that women should change their last name at marriage? Natasha - Brooklyn, NY (8:54)How do you explain God’s sovereignty and human responsibility? If we have no free will, why does
Best of BAM Q&A: The New Heaven and New Earth, Abortion, and Healing
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank answers the following questions:What do the new heaven and new earth and the resurrection of the body refer to? Jason - Raleigh, NC (0:47)Is a lifetime jail sentence grounds for divorce? Daniel - Brooklyn, NY (5:20)Is abortion acceptable when the Mother’s life is at risk? Andy - Lincoln, NE (9:47)What is the “book of nature”? Judy - Tupelo, OK (15:11)Wha
The Privileged Planet: Designed for Discovery with Jay Richards - Part 5
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/10/26), we pick up where we ended on our previous broadcast and present more of an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank is talking with Dr. Jay Richards, co-author of the 20th Anniversary Updated and Revised edition of The Privileged Planet: How Our Place in the Cosmos Is Designed for Discovery. Hank and Dr. Richards discuss the importance of telesc
The Privileged Planet: Designed for Discovery with Jay Richards - Part 4
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/09/26), we pick up where we ended on our previous broadcast and present more of an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank is talking with Dr. Jay Richards, co-author of the 20th Anniversary Updated and Revised edition of The Privileged Planet: How Our Place in the Cosmos Is Designed for Discovery. Hank and Dr. Richards discuss the importance of our at
The Privileged Planet: Designed for Discovery with Jay Richards - Part 3
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/08/26), we pick up where we ended on our previous broadcast and present more of an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank is talking with Dr. Jay Richards, co-author of the 20th Anniversary Updated and Revised edition of The Privileged Planet: How Our Place in the Cosmos Is Designed for Discovery. Hank and Dr. Richards discuss how the Earth is a data
The Privileged Planet: Designed for Discovery with Jay Richards - Part 2
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/07/26), we pick up where we ended on our previous broadcast and present more of an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank is talking with Dr. Jay Richards, co-author of the 20th Anniversary Updated and Revised edition of The Privileged Planet: How Our Place in the Cosmos Is Designed for Discovery. Hank and Dr. Richards discuss why the Earth is the bes
The Privileged Planet: Designed for Discovery with Jay Richards - Part 1
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/06/26), we present an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank’s guest is Dr. Jay Richards, co-author of the 20th Anniversary Updated and Revised edition of The Privileged Planet: How Our Place in the Cosmos Is Designed for Discovery. Hank and Dr. Richards discuss if machines can ever truly replace humans, panpsychism, the hypothesis of The Privileged P
Best of BAM Q&A: Division, Doubt, and Gossiping
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank opens with a Facebook question from someone who asked, “Is it unbiblical to call yourself a Calvinist or an Arminian; a Lutheran or an Augustinian?”Hank also answers the following questions:How could God fulfil a land promise in 1948 to a people we know genetically did not exist? Dan - CT (2:49)Can a Christian go to hell for doubting God one day and beli
Independence Day 2026 with Francis Beckwith
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/03/26), Hank notes that as Americans celebrate Independence Day this weekend, this year marking the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, it is important to remind ourselves of the fundamental purpose of the United States as set forth in the preamble to the Constitution: “to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insur
Q&A: Divine Healing, Michael the Archangel, and Modern-Day Apostles
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/02/26), Hank answers the following questions:Debating with a friend on divine healing provided in the atonement. What about having faith in God in Luke 17:6? David - Reading, PA (0:52)What are your thoughts on the book Heaven Is for Real by Todd Burpo? Jim - Westfield, NJ (5:05)Can you address the Jehovah’s Witnesses' belief that Jesus is Michael the Archa
Q&A: The New Heaven and New Earth, the Godhead, and Kairos
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/01/26), Hank answers the following questions:What do the new heaven and new earth and the resurrection of the body refer to? Jason - Raleigh, NC (0:48)Is a lifetime jail sentence grounds for divorce? Daniel - Brooklyn, NY (5:21)Is abortion acceptable when the Mother’s life is at risk? Andy - Lincoln, NE (9:47)Could you clarify the Godhead – God, Jesus, and
Giving Through the Ministry of CRI, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/30/26), Hank discusses the advantages and blessings of being part of the CRI Support Team. Hank also expands on and defines four groups of people associated with CRI: Support Team members, donors, occasional givers, and non-giving listeners.Hank also answers the following questions:I have an associate who thinks the Church of Christ is the only church and
Essence and Energy Distinction, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/29/26), Hank responds to a question he received: “How would you justify the doctrine of the Energy/Essence distinction?”Hank also answers the following questions:Since God is omniscient, how can He say in Genesis 18:20-21 that He will go to Sodom to see if the things reported to be occurring there are in fact true? Sally - Calgary, AB (15:11)Is there a tec
Best of BAM: The Joy of Contagious Giving, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank talks about the joy of contagious giving—the giving of time, talent, and treasure for the sake of the Kingdom. Every breath we have is held in the hollow of God's hand. May God grant that we use His resources wisely.Hank also answers the following questions:Given that even the Bible mentions other writings, how is it that the 27 books of the New Testamen
Q&A: Seeking Retribution, Gossiping, and Reconciliation
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/26/26), Hank shares testimonies from listeners describing the impact that the broadcast is having on their lives and on people around the world.Hank also answers the following questions:If someone robs you, should you seek retribution? If this continues, how long should you allow it? Jim - IA (3:18)If I disobey God, will He refrain from blessing me? Tonya
The Need to Support CRI, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/25/26), Hank mentions that June is the end of the Christian Research Institute’s fiscal year and asks listeners for their prayerful consideration of supporting CRI on a regular basis through the Support Team. Hank shares a few support letters he has received from people who have been blessed by our ministry.Hank also answers the following questions:In 1 Ki
Knitted Together by God, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/24/26), Hank says a few words about in vitro fertilization, and how the same God that knit us together in our Mother’s womb also was willing to die so that we might be reconciled to Him for time and for eternity. And that is foremost in Hank’s thinking as he recalls the testimonies he heard firsthand from people who have been impacted by the ministry of th
Q&A: Division, Doubt, and Near-Death Experiences
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/23/26), Hank opens with a Facebook question from someone who asked, “Is it unbiblical to call yourself a Calvinist or an Arminian; a Lutheran or an Augustinian?”Hank also answers the following questions:How could God fulfil a land promise in 1948 to a people we know genetically did not exist? Dan - CT (2:49)Can a Christian go to hell for doubting God one d
Fr. Stephen Freeman | Christian Atheism: God as an idea is no God at all (Preview of Commitment to Reality)
Fr. Stephen Freeman is one of the best there is when it comes to calling out our contemporary world and the false and flattened view of reality which he calls a two-storey universe. The truth is this—we live in a one-storey universe. And it is enchanted.This is a preview of an episode of Commitment to Reality, where Fr. Stephen Freeman joins Dave Hanegraaff to explore how we can recover a a right
The Widow’s Mite, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/22/26), Hank shares his thoughts on the widow’s mite as well as the overwhelming generosity of the Macedonian Christians who gave beyond their means. In contrast to this, Americans today, despite the increase in income, are giving less and less. In light of this, Hank encourages listeners to support CRI’s life-changing outreaches during the month of June.H
Best of BAM: Summer Reading, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank brings up that as the summer months come along, people tend to read when they normally would not. He goes over some of the many benefits of reading in general, as well as the importance of reading Scripture. Hank also mentions that June is an important month, as it is the end of the fiscal year for our ministry at the Christian Research Institute, and en
Q&A: Archeological Evidence, the Seventh Day of Creation, and Genealogies
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/19/26), Hank answers a question he received on Facebook, from someone asking: “What archaeological evidence supports the Gospel?” To answer, Hank goes through his SPADE acronym, which he lays out in his book, Has God Spoken? Proof of the Bible’s Divine Inspiration.Hank also answers the following questions:Can you address the teachings of Joyce Meyer, speci
The Joy of Contagious Giving, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/18/26), Hank talks about the joy of contagious giving—the giving of time, talent, and treasure for the sake of the Kingdom. Every breath we have is held in the hollow of God's hand. May God grant that we use His resources wisely.Hank also answers the following questions:Given that even the Bible mentions other writings, how is it that the 27 books of the N
Creation vs. Evolution, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/17/26), Hank affirms belief in creation as opposed to Darwinian Evolution.Hank answers the following questions:How do you answer the question “Who made God?” Ozzie - Florence, MS (6:17)How to interpret the Book of Jude on Satan and Michael fighting over bones of Moses? Jonathan - Kansas City, MO (15:12)Is it true that Mark 16:9-20 is not in the original ma
Q&A: Absent From the Body, Divorce and Remarriage, and When to Forgive
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/16/26), Hank answers the following questions:Can you explain being absent from the body and present with the Lord in 2 Corinthians 5:8? Gene - Charlotte, NC (1:31)Does Matthew 19:9 teach that remarriage after a divorce for illegitimate grounds causes the remarried couple to be in a perpetual state of adultery? Kevin - Kansas City, KS (5:51)Are we judged tw
Advance the Gospel Through Giving, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/15/26), Hank comments on the amazing contentment Paul describes in Philippians chapter 4, and the generosity of the church at Philippi whose gifts were a fragrant offering to the Lord. This wonderful example of giving shows the biblical model is not giving to get, but rather participating in the advance of the gospel through giving.Hank also answers the fo
Best of BAM: Standing Together, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank shares the poignant words of five-star General Omar Bradley who said, “We have men of science, too few men of God. We have grasped the mystery of the atom and rejected the Sermon on the Mount.” Affirming this statement, Hank sends forth a clarion call for believers to stand with the Christian Research Institute in the battle for life and truth.Hank also
Summer Reading, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/12/26), Hank brings up that as the summer months come along, people tend to read when they normally would not. He goes over some of the many benefits of reading in general, as well as the importance of reading Scripture. Hank also mentions that June is an important month, as it is the end of the fiscal year for our ministry at the Christian Research Instit
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,
