

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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Oct 2, 2025 • 28min
Q&A: Cessationism, Modern Apostles and Prophets, and the Serpent
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (10/02/25), Hank answers the following questions:Do you believe the cessation of gifts is the result of apostasy in the Church? Ron - Prescott, AZ (0:57)Is there going to be a pre-tribulation rapture? Tiffany - Tulsa, OK (4:46)Are there prophets and apostles today? What is the definition of an Apostle? Evan - Oklahoma City, OK (15:12)Did the snake in the garden have legs? Is Satan being compared to a snake, just a metaphor? James - Alamogordo, NM (18:30)

Oct 1, 2025 • 28min
Q&A: Darwin, the Age of the Earth, and Historical Evidence of Jesus
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (10/01/25), Hank answers the following questions:I have heard that Darwin originally believed in a Creator. Is this true? Jake - Grand Island, NE (0:48)What is your view of the age of the Earth? Jake - Grand Island, NE (4:11)Is there any historical evidence of Jesus outside of the Bible? Fred - St. Louis, MO (7:08)Why do you say that the universe is millions of years old? Willard - Lethbridge, AB (15:11)What are your thoughts on the day-age theory of creation? Shawn - Topeka, KS (18:26)Earlier, you said Darwin’s theory is about to be upended. Can you give me some examples of this? Casey - Arlington, WA (20:47)

Sep 30, 2025 • 28min
Q&A: God Changing His Mind, the Flames of Hell, and Apologetics
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/30/25), Hank answers the following questions:I was wondering how you reconcile certain passages of Scripture that speak of God changing His mind or repenting? Wade - Springfield, MO (0:55)In Luke 16, how did the rich man converse with Abraham while he was in hell? Alberto - Savannah, GA (6:03)What is apologetics? John - Nashville, TN (17:03)How do we address Old Testament passages that seem to support slavery? Daniel - Nashville, TN (19:06)

Sep 29, 2025 • 28min
Q&A: Evolution, Hearing From God, and Melchizedek
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/29/25), Hank answers the following questions:Why can’t theistic evolution be true? Rob - Oklahoma City, OK (0:42)How can I witness to my friend who is an atheist? Brad - Nashville, TN (6:14)My brother-in-law claims to hear from God but has been wrong many times. How should we handle this? Janice - Baltimore, MD (15:11)I am a new Christian. Can you explain the rapture? Shane - Penticton, BC (19:14)Who is Melchizedek? Joel - St. Louis, MO (21:59)

Sep 27, 2025 • 28min
Best of BAM Q&A: Tithes, the Rapture, and the Mark of the Beast
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank answers the following questions:In Deuteronomy 14:28-29, God instructs the people on what to do with the tithe at the end of every three years. Why don’t churches today follow this practice? Kim - Rural Hall, NC (3:09)Who was Melchizedek? Antonio - Bakersfield, CA (5:22)Is meeting the Lord in the air from 1 Thessalonians 4:17 meant to be understood metaphorically, or literally? Mark - Baltimore, MD (7:31)What do you believe the last day will look like? Will there be a rapture? Nick - St. Louis, MO (15:10)What is your opinion of the Local Church and Witness Lee? Nick - St. Louis, MO (19:16)Are fallen angels and demons the same thing? If not, where do demons come from? Rick - Meriden, CT (21:08)Is the Mark of the Beast literal? Sarah - Omaha, NE (22:39)

Sep 26, 2025 • 28min
Q&A: Election, Unpardonable Sin, and the Possibility for Jesus To Have Sinned
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/26/25), Hank answers the following questions:Does God elect people to heaven and hell? Patricia - Torrance, CA (0:41)I am afraid that I committed the unpardonable sin. Can you help me? Deidre - Pickens, SC (7:07)What is the Talmud? Anne - Chandler, OK (16:02)Was it possible for Jesus to have sinned since he had a human nature? Steve - Salem, OR (20:50)What does Paul mean when he talks about baptism for the dead in 1 Corinthians 15? Josh - Lincoln, NE (23:13)

Sep 25, 2025 • 28min
Q&A: Old Testament Laws, Tongues, and Euthanasia
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/25/25), Hank answers the following questions:How do we know which Old Testament laws apply and which ones do not apply today? Roger - Modesto, CA (0:49)How come the longer ending of Mark is in certain translations and not in others? Roger - Modesto, CA (3:32)Are tongues for today? Jesse - Jonathan, TX (5:46)How should I handle a situation with my mother, who was euthanized? Tammy - St. Louis, MO (15:11)Is Mark Virkler a false teacher? Valarie - Winfield, KS (24:29)

Sep 24, 2025 • 28min
Resurrection Prophecies, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/24/25), Hank discusses the many resurrection prophecies from the Bible.Hank also answers the following questions:Is Matthew 5:27-30 to be taken literally or figuratively? We are not supposed to cut off our limbs, are we? Dane - Richmond, VA (4:49)Can you help me with Oneness Pentecostalism’s view of the Trinity and speaking in tongues? Can tongues come from Satan? Lonnie - Chicago, IL (7:20)Can you clarify your comments about speaking in tongues being sociopsychological manipulation? Queen - Vancouver, BC (15:12)What are your thoughts on Gerald Massey and the Bible being plagiarized? Robert - Bellevue, NE (18:14)Are there any signs of Christ’s return? Geoff - Hartford, CT (22:16)

Sep 23, 2025 • 28min
Reliability of Biblical Accounts, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/23/25), Hank addresses the contention that many biblical accounts were recorded long after the fact and recklessly embellished; therefore, they are the stuff of myth and legend. However, Hank points out why that is hardly true.Hank also answers the following questions:What are your thoughts on the peace treaty with Israel that will start the seven-year tribulation? Shantell - Calgary, AB (3:07)Are there generational curses? Bob - Vancouver, BC (6:40)Can you show me Scriptures that teach Christians should not drink alcohol? Mike - Portman, VA (15:13)What does Jesus mean when He says that someone would be called the least in the kingdom of Heaven? Justin - New Nazareth, MO (19:22)What do you think would happen if the Devil were to repent to God? Justin - New Nazareth, MO (20:51)Was it after the 400 years of bondage in Egypt that Abraham became the father of faith? Doug - Alton, IL (22:13)

Sep 22, 2025 • 28min
John’s Pools, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/22/25), Hank brings up the Pool of Siloam, which was mentioned in John 9 and was discovered back in 2004, bringing further proof that the Bible is a reliable authority that we can bank our eternal destiny on.Hank also answers the following questions:What do you know about the World Mission Society Church of God? James - Omaha, NE (4:11)Can you explain Reformed Theology? Frankie - Orlando, FL (6:57)Do all Pentecostals believe in modalism, or are there different beliefs regarding the Trinity within the Pentecostal denomination? Cindy - Memphis, TN (15:13)Am I right to say that believers who take their own lives will not go to heaven? Josh - Oklahoma City, OK (16:02)I’ve heard you say, “Before we will see revival in the culture, there must be reformation in the pews.” Can you clarify this statement? Mike - Bentonville, AR (19:07)


