

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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Jan 10, 2025 • 28min
Listening for the Voice of God, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (01/10/25), Hank asks listeners to think about their prayer life and encourages developing the discipline of listening for God’s voice.Hank also answers the following questions:Why do we need to pray if God already knows what we need? Zachary - Oakland, TN (3:44)Does the peace symbol have any connection to the occult? Would it be appropriate for our Youth Group to use the peace symbol? Harris - Philadelphia, PA (9:16)I recently lost my fiancé, and I struggle with grief. Are there any passages of Scripture that can give me comfort through this process? Joyce - Greensboro, NC (15:12)Why would God plan for people to have hardened hearts and to be condemned to hell like Judas? K.C. - Pinedale, WY (22:22)

Jan 9, 2025 • 28min
Q&A: Making Disciples of All Nations, Saul of Tarsus, and John Hagee
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (01/09/25), Hank answers the following questions:Does the commandment to make disciples in Matthew 28:19-20 contradict the gospel going out into the world in Matthew 24:14? Rick - Oklahoma City, OK (0:59)What is the time frame of the time of distress in Daniel 12:1? Richard - Braselton, GA (7:52)Where was Paul (then Saul) during Jesus’ ministry? Would Saul have been the first to see what was happening with Jesus? Don - Oklahoma City, OK (15:11)Can you clarify your comments on John Hagee? Does he preach the gospel as it should be preached? Wanda - Campbell, MO (21:44)

Jan 8, 2025 • 28min
Q&A: The 144,000, High Places, and Praying for Soldiers
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (01/08/25), Hank answers the following questions:Will there be Christians left on earth during the Tribulation? If so, are they the 144,000? Virginia - Queens, NY (0:41)I have Jewish clientele in my line of work. How do I verbally witness to my Jewish clientele? Robin - Memphis, TN (4:58)I am reading through the Bible. The “high places” are mentioned a lot. What does “high places” refer to? Georgia - Bloomfield, NM (15:11)I think Judas went to hell for his betrayal of Jesus. Did God predestine Judas to do this? Did Judas have a choice? Nicole - Preston, MO (18:22)My church refuses to pray for Christian soldiers because soldiers kill. What is the right thing to do? Harold - Dayton, OH (21:15)I live near Amish. What exactly do the Amish believe? Rebecca - Atlanta, MO (23:57)

Jan 7, 2025 • 28min
Q&A: Abortion, the Role of the Husband, and How the World Was Populated
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (01/07/25), Hank addresses the question of whether abortion should be permitted in the case of rape or incest.Hank also answers the following questions:Where do unborn babies go when they die? Grace - Edmonds, WA (4:39)Do our pets go to heaven? Grace - Edmonds, WA (6:54)Is it unbiblical for the husband to not be the main “breadwinner”? My wife is the breadwinner while I homeschool our children. Hamilton - San Diego, CA (8:24)How was the world populated from Adam and Eve? Mike - Topeka, KS (15:11)Who were the Nephilim in Genesis 6? Ken - Knoxville, TN (18:25)What is the Word of Faith movement? Todd - Redmond, WA (20:42)My brother wants to become a woman. He attends a church that says transsexuality and homosexuality is perfectly fine with God. Can you advise me? Hannah - White City, KS (23:33)

Jan 6, 2025 • 28min
Q&A: Debt, Horoscopes, and Communion
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (01/06/25), Hank points out that most Americans are drowning in debt, so he addresses the question: what does the Bible say about debt?Hank also answers the following questions:Does the Bible say that if we don’t tithe and care for God’s house, He won’t care for ours? Kim - Detroit, MI (3:10)I like to use horoscopes because it is fun. My mom says this shows that I lack faith in God. Is it ok to use horoscopes just for fun? Kathleen - Edmond, OK (8:55)How do you resolve the apparent contradiction between Jesus coming in judgment and Luke 16, which suggests they have already been judged? Tracy - Knoxville, TN (15:59)What is acceptable sexual behavior in a marriage according to 1 Corinthians 6:9? Priscilla - Tampa, FL (22:02)Should I continue to attend a church that doesn’t observe Communion? Amy - Topeka, KS (24:18)

Jan 4, 2025 • 28min
Best of BAM: The Privilege and Power of Prayer, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank shares on prayer, because Christians all too often neglect the power and the privilege of prayer.Hank also answers the following questions:What is your position on the age of the Earth and the days of creation? Chris - Park Rapids, MN (4:23)I’ve heard you say that Judas performed miracles and cast out demons, but I can’t in Scripture where he did these things Genova - St. Louis, MO (15:13)How is it possible that Saul could conjure up Samuel’s spirit? Frank - Farmington, NM (19:12)The Bible says a thousand years on Earth is like a day in heaven, does that mean that in our time the Earth was created in 6,000 years? Frank - Farmington, NM (21:52)My wife is reading a book about pleading the blood of Jesus for protection and healing. Is this teaching biblical? Larry - Hudsonville, MI (23:51)

Jan 3, 2025 • 28min
Q&A: Polygamy, Mark of the Beast, and Cursing of the Fig Tree
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (01/03/25), Hank answers the following questions:Is polygamy directly prohibited by God? The Bible seems to condone polygamy. Valerie - Jacksonville, TX (0:50)What do you believe is the mark of the Beast? Jerry - Nashville, TN (6:36)Is Jesus cursing the fig tree referring to the inability of the temple to cover sins? Arthur - Springfield, MO (15:11)What was the first Bible? I was told the Bible we read was not the first Bible. Virginia - Queens, NY (18:29)When was incest stopped? Virginia - Queens, NY (20:06)What is your opinion of the Dake’s Reference Bible? What is monasticism? Is monasticism biblical? Ross - Salt Lake City, UT (20:47)Can you give me Scripture passages that support worshipping on Sunday? Thomas - Saint Joseph, MO (22:23)

Jan 2, 2025 • 28min
Mining the Bible for All Its Wealth - Part 2
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (01/02/25), we continue Hank’s message from Colonial Presbyterian Church in Kansas City, Missouri on the art and science of biblical interpretation.

Jan 1, 2025 • 28min
Mining the Bible for All Its Wealth - Part 1
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (01/01/25), we present a riveting message given by Hank Hanegraaff at Colonial Presbyterian Church in Kansas City, Missouri. In this message, Hank lays out the essential principles of biblical interpretation every Christian needs to know to rightly understand God’s Word.

Dec 31, 2024 • 28min
The Serpent, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (12/31/24), Hank lays out the reason why Genesis presents Satan as an ancient serpent.Hank also answers the following questions:If demons don’t have creative power, how did Satan approach Eve, was it in thought? Pam - Due West, SC (5:34)Why does the account of Jesus’ anointing at Bethany in John differ from the accounts in Matthew and Mark? Was Jesus’ feet or head anointed? Chris - Lincoln, NE (8:24)When did we start to use the birth of Christ as the reference point for everything in history? Jim - Woodway, TX (15:11)I heard that we get a new name in Heaven, but we will not know that name until then. Is this true? Dee - Darlington, MO (16:40)Is there going to be a pretribulation rapture? Maria - Hutchinson, KS (21:29)


