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 11, 2024 • 28min
Christ’s Defeat of Demons, Sin, and Death with Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick - Part 4
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/11/24), 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 the positive significance of repentance in the life of a Christian, what must we do to be saved, and why we should believe in the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist.
Jul 10, 2024 • 28min
Christ’s Defeat of Demons, Sin, and Death with Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick - Part 3
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/10/24), 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 how “Christ is Risen” summarizes the Gospel, why people often miss the reality of the Resurrection, and the role of faithfulness in the theology of salvation.
Jul 9, 2024 • 28min
Christ’s Defeat of Demons, Sin, and Death with Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick - Part 2
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/09/24), 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 how the Gospel is all about how Jesus solves the three biggest problems facing mankind—death, sin, and domination by demons; the reality of demons and the Harrowing of Hades, if technology is inherently evil, how the Old and New Testaments are not two different religions, and how “Christ is Risen” summarizes the Gospel.
Jul 8, 2024 • 28min
Christ’s Defeat of Demons, Sin, and Death with Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick - Part 1
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/08/24), 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 6, 2024 • 28min
Best of BAM Q&A: The Temptation of Jesus, Sons of God, and Bodily Resurrection
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank answers the following questions:How could Jesus be tempted by Satan? Tommy - SD (0:57)Can we truly love God with all our heart, soul, and strength? Dan - Sioux City, IA (4:43)Who are the “sons of God” in Genesis chapter 6? Did fallen angels procreate and produce giants? Dwayne - Watervliet, MI (8:13)Do we have complete free will or does God determine our actions? Max - Fresno, CA (15:15)Why is bodily resurrection necessary? Is our relationship with Christ different as a spirit? Jack - Omaha, NE (17:55)Why did Jesus come in the incarnation at the particular moment in history that He did? Bill - WV (20:37)Part of my job requires me to take clients out to bars. Is this something I should be involved in, or should I quit? Stephen - Tulsa, OK (22:41)
Jul 5, 2024 • 28min
Q&A: Responding to Skeptics, Dividing the Bible into Verses, and Salt and Light
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/05/24), Hank answers the following questions:If God is so perfect, why is His self-revelation and Word so misunderstood? Jason - Miami, FL (1:04)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 (5:33)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 (9:16)Is Matthew 24 talking about Israel becoming a nation in 1948? Jim - Creston, IA (15:11)1 Chronicles 9:1 mentions the “Book of the Kings.” Is this book in the Bible or something we still have today? Troy - Dallas, TX (18:09)Is Matthew 16 talking about the resurrection or the end of the age? Bobby - Atlanta, GA (19:20)Do you think societal conditions today are how they are because the Church has not been salt and light? Bobby - Atlanta, GA (20:32)Many people I know use the name Yahweh to refer to God. A Jewish encyclopedia says the name “Lord” replaced Yahweh in the Bible. Why was it changed? Alicia - Wichita, KS (23:02)
Jul 4, 2024 • 28min
Independence Day 2024 with Francis Beckwith
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/04/24), Hank notes that as Americans celebrate Independence Day today, 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, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity”. To discuss what is essential to know about our particular Government, Hank introduces a special presentation of his conversation with Professor Francis Beckwith, author of Politics for Christians: Statecraft as Soulcraft.
Jul 3, 2024 • 28min
Q&A: Equal Rights, Blaming God, and Polygamy
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/03/24), Hank answers the following questions:Whether someone is straight or gay, I think we should all have equal rights. What are your thoughts? Dave - Winter Haven, FL (1:02)Why shouldn’t homosexuals have equal rights? We don’t ban alcohol, so why should we ban same-sex marriage? David - Raleigh, NC (3:37)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 (20:03)What is meant by the statement that if we persevere, we will receive the crown of life? Debra - Olive Branch, MS (23:02)
Jul 2, 2024 • 28min
Similes in the Bible, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/02/24), Hank continues to expound the theme of hermeneutics, focusing on figurative language and similes in particular.Hank also answers the following questions:Is the biblical description of hell literal or figurative? Joel - Springdale, AK (4:59)How do you reconcile Romans 10:13 and Acts 13:48? Warren - Vancouver, BC (15:10)Is it okay for Christians to drink alcohol? Derek - St. Louis, MO (17:41)Is Jesus equal or inferior to God? How would you interpret Isaiah 42:1 in this regard? Ken - Nashville, TN (22:28)
Jul 1, 2024 • 28min
Figurative Language in the Bible, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/01/24), Hank shares his thoughts on hermeneutics, focusing particularly on metaphors in the Bible.Hank also answers the following questions:Is Jesus the same as Jehovah? Cliff - Calgary, AB (7:24)Is the description of heaven in Revelation figurative? Can you explain the Nephilim? Sharon - Grand Prairie, TX (15:12)What is your position on speaking in tongues according to 1 Corinthians 14:16-18? Tamara - Broken Arrow, OK (19:23)I had a near-death experience, was what I saw real? Tyrell - Memphis, TN (22:48)
