Bible Answer Man Podcast with Hank Hanegraaff

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (10/01/26), Hank addresses the Mormon belief that on May 15, 1829, John the Baptist appeared and conferred the Aaronic priesthood upon Joseph Smith, and later on Peter, James, and John conferred upon Smith the Melchizedek priesthood.Hank also answers the following questions:Would you consider Joseph Smith a wolf in sheep’s clothing? Jesse - San Antonio, TX (3:25)Can you explain your view on the degrees of punishment in hell? Does Adolf Hitler suffer worse than others in Hell? Jason - NY (5:25)How do I respond to th...

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/30/26), 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:Can you explain the Hebrew words in Psalm 119? Richard - NC (15:10)Is Joseph Prince a sound teacher? What about Prince’s teaching that 1 John 1:9 doesn’t apply to Christians? Greg - MO (17:57)What is your view of the “God...

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/29/26), Hank answers the following questions:Is the inscribing of the sticks in Ezekiel 37 a prediction of the Book of Mormon? Chad - Salem, VA (0:55)What does “delivered over to Satan” mean in 1 Timothy 1:20? Andy - Austin, MN (5:47)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 (15:11)How did Judas die? Did his body burst open, or did he hang himself? ...

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/28/26), Hank critiques the Mormon teaching about God the Father having sex with the virgin Mary to conceive Jesus Christ.Hank also answers the following questions:How to respond to an atheist who claims God is immoral for commanding His followers to murder, yet declares murder wrong in the Ten Commandments? Daniel - Brooklyn, NY (7:54)Why was Lazarus bound in the grave? Lolita - Jacksonville, FL (15:12)How to help a friend who has trouble believing in the Trinity, but believes that God takes different for...

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank answers the following questions:How could a sovereign God allow children to be kidnapped and murdered? What can we as Christians do about this besides pray and fast? Joe - El Paso, TX (0:52)Why is the King of Tyre referred to as Lucifer in Isaiah 14:12? Is this talking about Lucifer? Bill - Sumter, SC (3:17)How did Mary conceive Jesus without passing on her sin to Him? Joyce - Spokane, WA (7:17)My girlfriend just became a believer. Can you give me advice for...

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/25/26), Hank interviews Mary Jo Sharp about her article in the Christian Research Journal, “Did Muhammad Believe in Women’s Rights?” Mary Jo holds a M.A. in Christian Apologetics from Biola University and is the founder and director of Confident Christianity Apologetics Ministry.

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/24/26), Hank answers the following questions:Was there sin before Adam? James - Garner, NC (1:05)Can one allow a demon into one’s house that can physically affect objects from watching a horror movie? Mike - Los Angeles, CA (4:04)What about the lost tribes of Israel according to Herbert W. Armstrong and British Israelism? Mark - St. Louis, MO (15:14)I grew up in the Church of Christ and later left to find a biblically based church. What is your perspective on this? A.J. - Lo...

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/23/26), Hank shares his thoughts on the biblical principles of financial stewardship.Hank also answers the following questions:I’m afraid my friend’s church is teaching modalism based on their understanding of Isaiah 9:6. Could you help me understand this passage? Nick - Houston, TX (3:04)It seems like God was harsher in the Old Testament than in the New Testament. Can you help me understand this? Cheryl - Johnson, IA (5:01)In Hosea 6:6, why did God say He desires mercy and not sacrifice if He set up...

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/22/26), Hank reads a letter from a Mormon listener who was hurt by Hank’s comments on Mormonism and claims that his statements were either untrue or taken out of context. Hank responds by demonstrating that Mormons believe in a false Christ and a false book—The Book of Mormon.Hank also answers the following questions:Are unbelievers automatically judged when they die, or are they waiting for the Second Coming? Steve - Oklahoma City, OK (8:54)Why do we put so much stress on religion? Isn’t religion...

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/21/26), Hank shares about Memorable Keys to the M-O-R-M-O-N Mirage, which outlines the way Mormons appear to share the same beliefs and Christianity but is a wholly different gospel.Hank also answers the following questions:Is Grant Jeffrey a credible Middle Eastern historian? Julian - Memphis, TN (6:42)Do you know any examples of Old Testament prophets telling others to not bow to them as God? Ray - Pittsburgh, PA (15:12)Hebrews 3:7 quotes Psalm 95:7. So, in the Book of Hebrews, is it the Holy Spirit speaking, whe...

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank notes how Nancy Regan turned to an astrologer for advice, whereas the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar was more skeptical. Of course, the astrologers knew their gig was up, but Daniel was empowered to reveal the dream, which foretold of a succession of nations.Hank also answers the following questions:David sinned in taking the census, taking multiple wives, and committing murder. Why did God allow him to get away with all of that? Kurt - Omaha, NE (4:37)Can you please explain the Trinity? Stefan - Cuba, MO (7...

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/18/26), Hank offers commentary on quotes from Presidents Theodore Roosevelt and Barack Obama regarding the teachings of the Bible.Hank also answers the following questions:I do things under the influence of my medicine that I wouldn’t normally do. Will this send me to Hell? Daniel - Memphis, TN (7:53)My girlfriend just became a believer. Can you give me advice for mentoring a new Christian? Zach - Tulsa, OK (15:11)When reading the Bible, how do we know when Jesus was speaking directly to the d...

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/17/26), Hank answers the following questions:Does the Church of Christ have sound doctrine? David - Oklahoma City, OK (0:48)Is Acts 19:5 a good verse for supporting Trinitarian baptism? Mike - Newberry, SC (2:22)Can you still be saved if you are living in sin during the week but go to church on Sunday? Randy - Wichita, KS (7:16)What does the Bible say about drinking alcohol, and is it a sin? Daniel - Tulsa, OK (15:11)Does the Bible address global warming? Randy - Gree...

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/16/26), Hank answers the following questions:Doesn’t the New Testament give a higher standard of financial stewardship than the Old Testament? God doesn’t want Christians to seek material gain. Katherine - Edmonton, AB (0:43)Should Christians tithe according to Malachi 3:10? Ron - Springfield, MO (6:04)Does the phrase “heart of the Earth” have another meaning in Matthew 12:40 besides being in the tomb or ground? Brian - Nashville, TN (9:16)Which of these Bible translations should I be using: the King James Version, the New Century Vers...

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/15/26), Hank answers the following questions:Are we supposed to be baptized in the name of Jesus only or in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit? Don - IN (1:03)Can you address Planned Parenthood and its founder Margaret Sanger’s role in the high proportion of abortions among the black population? Ron - Nashville, TN (5:11)Can you explain Joyce Meyer's teachings in more detail? Tom - Tacoma, WA (18:03)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/14/26), Hank answers the following questions:How could a sovereign God allow children to be kidnapped and murdered? What can we as Christians do about this besides pray and fast? Joe - El Paso, TX (0:50)Why is the King of Tyre referred to as Lucifer in Isaiah 14:12? Is this talking about Lucifer? Bill - Sumter, SC (3:17)How did Mary conceive Jesus without passing on her sin to Him? Joyce - Spokane, WA (7:17)Who was Cain’s wife? Josh - Edmonton, AB (15:13)Wh...

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank interviews Scott Klusendorf concerning his article in the Christian Research Journal, “What the Walking Dead Can Teach Pro-Lifers.”Hank also answers the following questions:Is the King James Version the only reliable translation? Andy - BC (15:12)Christians use the Bible as a reference for their faith, but where do the Mormons get their reference? Lance - AR (17:15)Can you explain the difference between giving and sacrifices in the Old Testament compared to the New Testament? John - St. Louis, MO (21:05)Is...

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/11/26), Hank recalls one of the most epic events in American history that took place 25 years ago—the Manhattan massacre of September 11, 2001. And yet in those 25 years, we have largely become complacent to the Islamic terrorism that spawned its devastation. Some have forgotten, and others are blithely unaware of the reality that Islam is the only significant religious system in the history of the human race with a socio-political structure of laws that mandate violence against the infidel. And that this graphic global reality makes Islam a religious ideology espousing terrorism as a permanent poli...

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/10/26), Hank notes how Nancy Regan turned to an astrologer for advice, whereas the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar was more skeptical. Of course, the astrologers knew their gig was up, but Daniel was empowered to reveal the dream, which foretold of a succession of nations.Hank also answers the following questions:David sinned in taking the census, taking multiple wives, and committing murder. Why did God allow him to get away with all of that? Kurt - Omaha, NE (4:37)Can you please explain the Trinity? Stefan - Cuba, MO...

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/09/26), Hank answers the following questions:What is the biblical basis for the Trinity? Ron - Springfield, MO (0:53)If God is omnipresent, how can Hell be eternal separation? Jennifer - Wichita, KS (6:14)Is there a Scriptural basis for there being levels of rewards in heaven? Jennifer - Wichita, KS (7:40)If repentance is so important, why did Paul only mention it once? Hau - Fort Wayne, IN (15:13)Does Independence, Missouri have historical significance in the Mormon Church? What is the difference betwe...