

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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Jul 23, 2024 • 28min
Q&A: Tithing, Remarriage, and Christians Practicing Judaism
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/23/24), Hank answers the following questions:As a Christian musician, is it appropriate to sell my albums? Must we only tithe to our local church or can we give to other ministries? Dennis - Houston, TX (0:55)My wife is divorcing me. Can I get remarried? Peter - Hastings, NE (4:30)I see many miracles and healing in the book of Acts but not in the epistles. Did these miracles validate the ministry of the Apostles? Melvin - Dallas, TX (8:17)Have I blasphemed the Holy Spirit? Pat - Tyler, TX (15:13)Does God judge nations like He did in the Old Testament? Is Isaiah 9 the blueprint for this judgment? Tracy - IL (17:46)Should we practice parts of Judaism since Jesus was Jewish? Lynn - Gastonia, NC (21:24)Were the four major prophets, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel alive at the same time? Justin - Calgary, AB (23:41)The Bible talks about different types of baptism, how can we learn more about what they mean for us today? Justin - Calgary, AB (24:43)

Jul 22, 2024 • 28min
The Contradiction of Theistic Evolution, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/22/24), 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 (3:05)How do you share your faith with an evolutionist? Alex - Omaha, NE (15:12)I saw spirits at my Aunt’s house, which made me afraid. Can you please help me? Sheila - Honolulu, HI (20:22)How could Jesus eat the Passover on Friday when he was crucified on Friday? Delene - Columbia, MS (22:46)

Jul 20, 2024 • 28min
Best of BAM: Christ’s Defeat of Demons, Sin, and Death with Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, we present an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank’s guest is Father Andrew Stephen Damick, author of Arise, O God: The Gospel of Christ’s Defeat of Demons, Sin, and Death. Hank and Fr. Andrew discuss what the Gospel is, the Gospel of Caesar, the Lord’s Prayer as a declaration of the Gospel, and how the Gospel is all about how Jesus solves the three biggest problems facing mankind—death, sin, and domination by demons.

Jul 19, 2024 • 28min
Q&A: Smith Wigglesworth, Ministering to the Homeless, and Interpreting Scripture
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/19/24), Hank answers the following questions:Can you explain what Jesus meant when He said, “…the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence,” in Matthew 11:12? Lenore - Hopatcong, NJ (1:02)Can you address the ministry of Smith Wigglesworth? Jason - St. Joseph, MO (2:50)Was Eve speaking to the serpent via mind-to-mind communication? Vernon - Omaha, NE (8:04)What is the best way to minister to a homeless person? Are there certain circumstances where we should abstain from helping the homeless? Louie - Modesto, CA (9:44)How can I learn to interpret Scripture properly? What about 1 Chronicles 16:22, which says not to touch God’s anointed? Byron - Nashville, TN (15:14)Are Ezekiel’s prophecies about a future millennium where we will still observe Old Testament feasts? John - Nashville, TN (20:57)

Jul 18, 2024 • 28min
The New Complete Bible Answer Book, Revised and Expanded
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/18/24), Hank features The Complete Bible Answer Book: Collector’s Edition: Revised and Expanded. What do you do when you don’t know the answer to a question? “Research and return” is Hank’s policy when asked a question on the Bible Answer Man that he is unsure of—something we should all practice when we are unsure of an answer. This collector’s edition pays testament to the policy of research and return—as each answer was returned to and painstakingly researched to ensure the utmost of accuracy. This revised and expanded collector’s edition contains over 210 questions and answers to help seekers and skeptics alike sort through the truth on topics such as the reliability of the Bible, basic apologetics, creation, spiritual growth, ethics, religions and cults, the resurrection and afterlife, and many more issues vital to a better understanding of God in Christ and our relationship to Him.

Jul 17, 2024 • 28min
Q&A: The Trinity, Reliability of the Bible, and Blaspheming the Holy Spirit
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/17/24), Hank answers the following questions:I understand that it is wrong to say that God has three natures. Can you help me correctly state the nature of the Trinity? Roger - Modesto, CA (0:45)How can the Holy Spirit live in me, and abide with me, while I still have a sin nature? Roger - Modesto, CA (2:15)I believe that nothing in the Bible has ever been proven wrong. Is that an accurate statement? Mark - Damascus, MD (5:01)Is there a contradiction between predestination and free will? Caller - Oklahoma City, OK (8:18)Are we on slippery ground to judge another person’s ministry? Can we inadvertently blaspheme the Holy Spirit by doing so? Rufus - India (15:39)I have a hard time believing that people in churches sincerely believe what they say. Is it normal not to be able to trust people around you? Mitchell - UT (19:42)There is controversy regarding the word translated as homosexuals in 1 Timothy 1:10. What is your take on this? Barry - SC (22:29)

Jul 16, 2024 • 28min
Q&A: Sin, Age of Accountability, and Dealing with Loneliness
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/16/24), Hank answers the following questions:In Romans 7:15-20, Paul says, “the things I hate, that’s what I do.” Is Paul talking about a Christian or an unbeliever in this passage? Robert - Richmond, MO (1:15)I’ve been listening to various teachers who say that we don’t need to worry about our sins because God has forgiven it all. What are your thoughts? Cathy - Burbank, CA (3:31)I once heard a pastor say that if children of unbelievers who are not of the age of accountability were to die, they would go to hell. Is this true? Jeanne - Dallas, TX (8:57)I have been reading Judges 11:30 which talks about human sacrifice. What is your take on this? Dwight - Oxnard, CA (15:12)My husband passed away two years ago. I have realized that I am not good with being alone. What do I need to do to find a husband? Shirley - Lindon, PA (17:43)

Jul 15, 2024 • 28min
Q&A: Prosperity, Essential Doctrine, and Dating a Nonbeliever
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/15/24), Hank answers the following questions:Why are some Christians anti-prosperity? Anthony - Chester, IL (0:48)Can you clarify what the essential doctrines of the Christian faith are? Mike - Wichita, KS (4:03)Does 1 John 5:18 teach that Christians are without sin? Cody - Frankston, TX (15:13)I have a Christian friend who is dating an atheist. Do you have advice that I can give her? Mateisha - Gastonia, NC (18:37)Why don’t Jews sacrifice animals anymore? Dan - Auburn, WA (21:45)Can you explain why you believe that if an unbeliever went to heaven it would be like torture to them? Susan - Charlotte, NC (23:00)

Jul 13, 2024 • 28min
Best of BAM Q&A: Responding to Skeptics, Dividing the Bible into Verses, and Blaming God
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank answers the following questions:If God is so perfect, why is His self-revelation and Word so misunderstood? Jason - Miami, FL (1:05)John 6:66 talks about walking away from the Lord. Is it intentional that this Scripture reference contains the number of the mark of the beast? Don - St. Louis, MO (5:34)When were chapter and verse designations added to the Bible? Don - St. Louis, MO (8:37)Is it okay to use science to answer questions raised by atheists? Alex - St. Louis, MO (9:17)My friend’s wife died, and he is blaming God for it. How can I help him deal with this situation? Allan - Brentwood, TN (15:14)Why do Christians oppose polygamy when there are many examples of it in the Bible? Jeff - St. Louis, MO (20:02)What is meant by the statement that if we persevere, we will receive the crown of life? Debra - Olive Branch, MS (23:00)

Jul 12, 2024 • 28min
Christ’s Defeat of Demons, Sin, and Death with Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick - Part 5
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/12/24), 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 Father Andrew Stephen Damick, author of Arise, O God: The Gospel of Christ’s Defeat of Demons, Sin, and Death. Hank and Fr. Andrew discuss why we should believe in the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, what happens to those who live and die without ever having heard the name of Jesus Christ, similarities and differences between Orthodox, Protestant, and Catholic Christians; and dogma, doctrine, and theology.


