Bible Answer Man Podcast with Hank Hanegraaff

Bible Answer Man Podcast with Hank Hanegraaff

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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."

Episodes(40 episodes)

Best of BAM: On the Obligation of Blessing “Abraham’s Seed” with Steve Gregg, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank interviews Steve Gregg about his article “On the Obligation of Blessing ‘Abraham’s Seed’” in the Christian Research Journal.Hank also answers the following questions:Are tongues still active today? Drew - Hong Kong (15:14)Can you explain why God sought to kill Moses in Exodus 4? Jim - Warner, OK (18:42)How do dinosaurs fit into the Bible? Steve - IL (21:05)
Published: Oct 24, 2026Duration: 28m 1s
Q&A: God Hearing the Prayers of Sinners, God Hardening Your Heart, and Marital Intimacy
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (10/23/26), Hank answers the following questions:I struggle with vices like smoking and pain pills. Can God hear the prayers of a sinner? Pam - SC (0:45)John 1:17 says that grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. Did grace and truth not exist prior to Christ? Roderick - East Orange, NJ (5:39)I’m separated from my husband. He says that God hardened his heart towards me. Can God harden someone’s heart to leave their spouse? Patty - Grand Junction, CO (9:11)Concerning spouses not deprivi...
Published: Oct 23, 2026Duration: 28m 1s
Q&A: Irrational Oaths, Calvinism, and Resurrection
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (10/22/26), Hank answers the following questions:Must I keep an irrational oath that I made in the past? Billy - Calgary, AB (0:56)What exactly is it about the five points of Calvinism that you disagree with? Luke - Spokane, WA (4:02)How to answer my teenage son who asked: “If God is real, why did not God mention all the things in the galaxy that we have discovered?” Janice - IL (8:59)Why are there two resurrections separated by a thousand years in Revelation 20? Jim - AR ...
Published: Oct 22, 2026Duration: 28m 1s
Q&A: Buddhism, Loved Ones in Heaven, and the Final Judgement
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (10/21/26), Hank answers the following questions:Can Buddhism and Christianity be united? Manga - San Francisco, CA (0:50)My wife just passed away from cancer. When my time comes, will she remember me in heaven? Mitchell - OK (5:49)Have you heard of Irvin Baxter, who preaches about the end-times? Carol - Milton, WA (15:44)What happens after death? Will we be with the Lord or go straight to hell? Rick - TX (18:51)When does the final judgment take place? Tom - Woodstock, ON ...
Published: Oct 21, 2026Duration: 28m 1s
The New World Translation, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (10/20/26), Hank comments on the Jehovah’s Witnesses’ claim that all Bible translations are corrupt except for their New World Translation and points out that it is the New World Translation that tampers with the text of the Scriptures.Hank also answers the following questions:I married a woman so she could get her green card and then we divorced. Since then, I became a Christian. Since God hates divorce, where do I stand biblically? Joe - Los Angeles, CA (5:13)Can you explain your view of election with r...
Published: Oct 20, 2026Duration: 28m 1s
Turning the Empire Upside Down, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (10/19/26), Hank comments on the notorious way Plinius the Younger interrogated Christians, aiming to shift them from the worship of Christ to the worship of Cesar. But Plinius was wrong. Christians never gave in because they believed in the resurrection of Christ, and they turned the Empire upside down.Hank also answers the following questions:What are the marks and practices of the New Testament church, and how do they reflect on the modern church? Robbie - Edmonton, AB (3:48)Is there a difference between willful, conscious sin an...
Published: Oct 19, 2026Duration: 28m 1s
Best of BAM: Was Israel Commanded to Commit Genocide? with Matthew Flannagan, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank interviews Matthew Flannagan, co-author of the article “Was Israel Commanded to Commit Genocide?” in the Christian Research Journal.Hank also answers the following questions:My daughter died in a car accident. I know she believed in Jesus, but I don’t know if she prayed the sinner’s prayer. Will she go to heaven? Sandy - VA (15:10)How did Moses write Genesis since he lived long after the events it chronicles? Robin - TX (17:22)Did people actually live over 900 years in Genesis? Robin - TX <b...
Published: Oct 17, 2026Duration: 28m 1s
Q&A: This Generation, Megachurches, and Dinosaurs in the Bible
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (10/16/26), Hank answers the following questions:There are times when I disagree with what you say; one example being the signs of the times in Matthew 24 being the future end of the world. Rick - IL (0:55)Are megachurches today following a biblical model for church gathering? What is the role of the pastor? Ross - North Ridge, CA (7:12)Are tongues still active today? Drew - Hong Kong (15:14)Can you explain why God sought to kill Moses in Exodus 4? Jim - Warner, OK (18:42)<br...
Published: Oct 16, 2026Duration: 28m 1s
Jehovah’s Witnesses and the 144,000, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (10/15/26), Hank comments on the Jehovah’s Witnesses' teaching on the 144,000.Hank also answers the following questions:Did the Jews misunderstand the mission of Jesus as Messiah? Did they misconceive the Messiah as a political leader? Richard - GA (4:07)I read your book Has God Spoken. Can you clarify what you mean by the voice of Jesus vs. the exact words of Jesus? Tim - Mesa, AZ (5:49)How can I reach my mother-in-law who is involved with teachings from the New Apostolic Movement and the Wo...
Published: Oct 15, 2026Duration: 28m 1s
Q&A: Christians Responsibility in Legislation, Dietary Laws, and Witnessing to a Mormon
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (10/14/26), Hank answers the following questions:Can I make the argument that Christians are called to make just laws based upon 2 Samuel 23:3? Julie - OR (0:49)Must Christians observe the Old Testament dietary laws? Josiah - Calgary, AB (2:57)I am debating an atheist on evolution and other matters. What is the best way to defend the faith? Robbie - Edmonton, AB (6:17)How should I witness to my father who is a Mormon? Andrew - Nashville, TN (15:14)In Revelation 12:17 and 14:12, are those who k...
Published: Oct 14, 2026Duration: 28m 1s
On the Obligation of Blessing “Abraham’s Seed” with Steve Gregg, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (10/13/26), Hank interviews Steve Gregg about his article “On the Obligation of Blessing ‘Abraham’s Seed’” in the Christian Research Journal.Hank also answers the following questions:Have you studied the narrow gate that Jesus spoke about in Luke 13:24? Ron - Prescott, AZ (15:13)Do you know when the second coming of Christ and the gathering of the Church will happen? Bill - Norman, OK (16:21)
Published: Oct 13, 2026Duration: 28m 1s
Q&A: Old Testament Law, Suicide, and Internet Pornography
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (10/12/26), Hank answers the following questions:What is your opinion of Steve McVey and Grace Walk Ministries? Brett - Austin, TX (0:52)Does the Old Testament Law apply to Christians? Rachel - Raleigh, NC (2:12)Can you explain how the Trinity is operating at Jesus’ baptism? Tom - MD (5:54)After Cain murdered Abel, who were the other people living at the time? Who was Cain’s wife? Heidi - Omaha, NE (8:26)Were the Jews who believed in John 8:30-32 true believers? John - Dallas...
Published: Oct 12, 2026Duration: 28m 1s
Best of BAM: Deflating Darwinism with Jay Richards, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank interviews Dr. Jay Richards, Senior Fellow of the Discovery Institute and co-author of The Privileged Planet, about his article in the Christian Research Journal titled “Deflating Darwinism,” which is a summary critique of Darwinism and the Divine by Alister McGrath.Hank also answers the following questions:During elections, I hear many people say we must vote for the lesser of two evils. But aren’t we called not to vote for evil at all? Andy - Lincoln, NE (15:10)How did Judas die? Did his body burst open...
Published: Oct 10, 2026Duration: 28m 1s
Q&A: Coveting, Antichrist, and Moses Writing the Book of Genesis
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (10/09/26), Hank answers the following questions:Would it be considered coveting to admire another woman’s shoes or hairstyle? Linda - Dallas, TX (0:56)How do amillennialists and postmillennialists reconcile a literal interpretation of the 1000-year reign in Revelation 20? John - Denver, CO (2:23)Do you believe in a literal future Antichrist? Jamie - Springfield, MO (6:30)I am a Master Mason in the Masonic Lodge. Does this affect my Christianity? David - Salt Lake City, UT (8:06)My daughter died in a car acciden...
Published: Oct 9, 2026Duration: 28m 1s
Was Israel Commanded to Commit Genocide? with Matthew Flannagan, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (10/08/26), Hank interviews Matthew Flannagan, co-author of the article “Was Israel Commanded to Commit Genocide?” in the Christian Research Journal.Hank also answers the following questions:Don’t the Neanderthal, Cro-Magnon, and “Lucy” prove Darwinian Evolution? Jay - KS (15:13)I’d like to know about the NIV and The Message Bible. Which Bible version is the best to use? Alice - KS (19:26)What is your opinion of Jack Van Impe’s ministry? Bobby - Houston, TX (23:06)
Published: Oct 8, 2026Duration: 28m 1s
Q&A: Age of the Earth, the Trinity, and Denominations
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (10/07/26), Hank answers the following questions:Is it okay to tell a Mormon that Joseph Smith taught all churches were wrong and all their creeds an abomination? Rob - Vancouver, WA (0:49)What is the age of the earth? Don - Springfield, MO (5:14)In Zechariah 3, is Joshua the high priest a representation pointing to Jesus Christ? Gabe - MS (15:44)If Jesus is God, why didn’t He distinguish Himself from God, like saying He did not know the time of His return but only the Fat...
Published: Oct 7, 2026Duration: 28m 1s
Q&A: The Little Horn, Baptism, and the Seven Letters to the Seven Churches
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (10/06/26), Hank answers the following questions:Is the little horn in Daniel 7:24-28 talking about Constantine, who changed the Sabbath? Leocadia (0:59)Is there a second baptism of the Holy Spirit in Acts 8:14-17? Eugene - St. Louis, MO (5:01)What is your opinion of Oneness Pentecostalism and Irvin Baxter’s view of the Jesus-only baptism in Acts 2:38? Cody - Moses Lake, WA (6:59)Which letter to the seven churches in Revelation is addressed to the Seventh-day Adventists? Cruz - TX (15:14)Are homosexuals forgiv...
Published: Oct 6, 2026Duration: 28m 1s
Q&A: Daniel’s Seventy Weeks, Denominations, and Closing Prayers in Jesus’ Name
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (10/05/26), Hank answers the following questions:Does Daniel’s 70 weeks prophecy predict Christ’s ministry? Ken - Nashville, TN (0:57)Why are there so many denominations? J.B. (8:40)Why do we close our prayers in Jesus’ name? Carrie - Kansas City, MO (15:11)What does “unequally yoked” mean? Stephen - San Antonio, TX (17:04)I believe the Gospel of Thomas is inspired and teaches about past lives. Ryan - Montreal, QC (21:52)
Published: Oct 5, 2026Duration: 28m 1s
Best of BAM: Did Muhammad Believe in Women’s Rights? with Mary Jo Sharpe
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank interviews Mary Jo Sharp about her article in the Christian Research Journal, “Did Muhammad Believe in Women’s Rights?” Mary Jo holds an M.A. in Christian Apologetics from Biola University and is the founder and director of Confident Christianity Apologetics Ministry.
Published: Oct 3, 2026Duration: 28m 1s
What Is Your Authority? and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (10/02/26), Hank critiques the authority Mormons place upon the Book of Mormon.Hank also answers the following questions:How can I witness a religious pluralist? Gene - Charlotte, NC (4:17)How can I help a friend who is being witnessed to by a Mormon? Jeremy - Phoenix, AZ (6:57)What do you think about Jehovah’s Witnesses? Gerald - Springfield, MO (15:11)Are Mennonites Christians? Joanne - PA (18:00)I am a Mennonite, and I would like to correct some of your earlier...
Published: Oct 2, 2026Duration: 28m 1s