

Bible Answer Man Podcast with Hank Hanegraaff
The Christian Research Institute
Welcome to the podcast of the Bible Answer Man broadcast with bestselling author and CRI President Hank Hanegraaff! On the Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank answers your questions with well-reasoned answers to equip you in the essentials of the historic Christian faith and strengthen your walk with the Lord. When it comes to the essentials of Christianity, there must be unity: "In essentials, unity; nonessentials, liberty; and in all things, charity."
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Nov 5, 2025 • 28min
Seven Points of Identification, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (11/05/25), Hank shares the seven points of identification that point to Jesus Christ as the only one who can enter through the doorway of Old Testament prophecy.Hank also answers the following questions:How do I share with my Muslim friend about the true Jesus, who is the Son of God? Noel - Memphis, TN (3:41)What is your opinion of using marijuana for medical purposes? Nick - NJ (15:12)What does it mean to pray in the Spirit and walk in the Spirit? Is this the same as speaking in tongues? Erlene - St. Charles, MO (19:38)Doesn’t the Bible say we will know when the end is near? Dan - Oak Hill, WV (22:30)

Nov 4, 2025 • 28min
Q&A: The Christian Life, Confession, and the Judgment
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (11/04/25), Hank answers the following questions:Is the Christian life not living a life like Christ, but rather Christ living through us? Bob - MO (0:44)Is it correct to say that we no longer need to ask for forgiveness? Andrew - Langley, BC (3:09)I know the Bible says we are to give, but are we still supposed to tithe, and is this God’s Law? Wade - MI (8:45)When does the judgment happen, immediately after you die, or at the end of time? Orville - OK (15:14)Is Matthew 27:51-53 a fulfillment of Ezekiel 37? Ken - Hamilton, MO (19:10)

Nov 3, 2025 • 28min
Q&A: Tithing, Nonviolent Christianity, and Genocide
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (11/03/25), Hank answers the following questions:Malachi 3:8 considers not tithing robbing God, but 2nd Corinthians talks about freewill giving. After Christ came, was tithing done away with? Clinton - Fresno, CA (0:50)What does the Bible say about nonviolent or passive Christianity? Robby - Edmonton, AB (6:10)Will we know our loved ones in heaven? Harold - Dayton, OH (9:19)Why do you think the Bible uses hyperbole when God commanded Israel to destroy the Canaanites? James - Oklahoma City, OK (15:11)Where does the Bible say that after Jesus died, the tombs were opened, and people rose from the dead? Martha - Merced, CA (20:43)When we get to heaven, will we see our loved ones at the age they died or a different age? Martha - Merced, CA (21:54)Is it safe to remain in a church that teaches sin and demons are the cause of diseases? Alberto - East River, AB (23:15)

Nov 1, 2025 • 28min
Best of BAM: War, Pentecost, and Being Used by God
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank answers the following questions:Is war a sin? Jason - Charlotte, NC (1:04)Can you be homosexual and practice Christianity? Matthew - Tyler, TX (4:11)What is the meaning of Pentecost and the history behind it? Jessica - Albuquerque, NM (5:18)What are the basic differences between Christians, Catholics, and Jehovah’s Witnesses? Jessica - Albuquerque, NM (6:56)When Mary conceived Jesus, did Jesus stop existing in heaven? Billy - Poplar Bluff, MO (15:11)I recently became a Christian. How can I be used by God? I don’t think I have any gifts. Karen - Slater, MO (18:49)Lot left Ur with Abraham. Was it disobedient for Lot to go with Abraham? Terri - MO (23:47)

Oct 31, 2025 • 28min
Halloween 2025, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (10/31/25), Hank shares a little bit about Halloween, otherwise known as All Hallows’ Eve. Far from merely secular, Halloween or Hallows’ Eve is preparation for the transcendently important feast of All Saints’ Day.Hank also answers the following questions:I was being attacked by a demon in my dream and woke up with holes in my brand-new shirt. Can you explain what happened? Frank - Charleston, WV (4:59)Do ghosts exist? Why would Jesus mention ghosts in Luke 24:39 if not? Lance - Lake Ozark, MO (15:10)Did the Witch of Endor summon a demon spirit masquerading as Samuel? Lance - Lake Ozark, MO (17:54)I have a friend who is a Wiccan and says she summons demons; how can I witness to her? Dalton - Sherwood Park, AB (19:07)Can a demon enter a believer? Is it possible for a demon to get attached to my clothing? Larry - Long Beach, CA (22:46)

Oct 30, 2025 • 28min
Q&A: Premarital Sex, Christ’s Return, and Remarriage
The discussion dives into how to reach out to a son engaging in premarital sex, emphasizing grace and prayer. Hank tackles the nature of Jesus' return, asserting all believers will be transformed rather than killed. He clarifies the significance of the temple in Revelation and the differences between Old and New Testament Jews. The conversation also disputes the idea that remarried individuals are condemned, encouraging a focus on faithfulness and forgiveness in current relationships.

Oct 29, 2025 • 28min
Q&A: Being Thankful For All Things, Dating the Book of Revelation, and Adultery
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (10/29/25), Hank answers the following questions:How are we supposed to be thankful for everything, according to Ephesians 5:20? Kelly - Houston, TX (0:48)Did some early church fathers hold to premillennialism? In The Apocalypse Code, you said it didn’t start until Darby. Josh - Denver, CO (5:14)What is the date of the composition of the Book of Revelation? Does the condition of the churches suggest a later date of composition? Josh - Denver, CO (7:05)Why did God call Ezekiel “son of man?” Paul - Surrey, BC (15:11)Can you explain what’s going on in Matthew 15:21-28? If the woman failed to answer correctly, would Jesus have denied the miraculous healing? Paul - Surrey, BC (17:27)How do you bring someone back into the church who has committed adultery? Lana - IN (21:12)

Oct 28, 2025 • 28min
Q&A: Spiritual Warfare, the Sabbath, and the Fig Tree
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (10/28/25), Hank answers the following questions:I am trying to understand spiritual warfare. How much can demons affect believers in comparison to unbelievers? Jimmy - IL (0:52)Can Satan and demons cause believers to experience physical illness? Justin - St. Louis, MO (2:45)Can you address Matthew 17:14-21 regarding demon possession? Can possession cause seizures, cuts, and sores? Chris - Tyler, TX (6:44)Can you address the Seventh-day Adventist criticism against Sunday as the Sabbath? Chris - Tyler, TX (9:05)Are there any extrabiblical historical records to support the miraculous plagues on Egypt? Jim - TX (15:13)Can you explain the parable of the fig tree in Mark 13? Dorothy - West Plains, MO (18:40)How can we be overcomers as Christians when we continue to do the same thing over and over again? Geraldine - St. Louis, MO (23:43)

Oct 27, 2025 • 28min
God’s Judgement Against Canaan, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (10/27/25), Hank discusses the way God used Israel as the axe of His judgment against Canaan, and the question of whether the Israelites who survived the forty years of wilderness wanderings would also survive the prosperity in the land of promise.Hank also answers the following questions:My grandmother was Aboriginal, and she believed in the native ways. Did she go to hell when she died? Winston - Calgary, AB (6:48)Is the English Standard Version of the Bible a good translation? Andre - Clearwater, FL (15:11)Can you explain why God asked Satan, “Have you considered my servant Job?” in Job chapter 1? Henry - Peace River, AB (17:27)How does a Christian use discernment in judging? Shouldn’t there be a change of behavior in the lives of believers? Chad - Salem, VA (19:57)Is it acceptable biblically for an older woman to date or marry a younger man? Kay - TN (23:52)

Oct 25, 2025 • 28min
Best of BAM: Prophecy Pundits, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank talks about prophecy pundits in the church who claim to know the time of Christ’s return and the end of the world.Hank also answers the following questions:How can I be freed from the sin of lust? Richard - Aurora, CO (6:24)Is Andrew Wommack a good biblical teacher? What about Joseph Prince? David - Louisville, KY (8:39)Does Mark 1:23 mean that individuals can be possessed by a demon today? Henry - Decatur, IL (15:38)Does the Scripture saying “the dead know nothing” refer to soul sleep? Patty - Blaine, WA (18:00)Can someone place an evil spirit into a Christian simply by physical touch? James - Fresno, CA (21:02)Is Jentezen Franklin a Word of Faith preacher? Stephanie - Omaha, NE (24:12)


