Bible Answer Man Podcast with Hank Hanegraaff
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."
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...
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...
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
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)
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...
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...
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)
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...
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...
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...
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)
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...
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...
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)
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.
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...
The Organizational Structure of the Mormon Priesthood, and Q&A
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...
Deflating Darwinism with Jay Richards, and Q&A
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...
Q&A: Delivered Over to Satan, Evil Spirits, and Struggling in Life
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? ...
Mormonism’s Teaching on the Conception of Christ, and Q&A
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...
Best of BAM Q&A: The Sovereignty of God, Mentoring New Christians, and Rending of the Veil
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...
Did Muhammad Believe in Women’s Rights? with Mary Jo Sharpe
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.
Q&A: Sin Before Adam, Lost Tribes of Israel, and Tattoos
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...
Biblical Principles of Financial Stewardship, and Q&A
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...
The False Jesus of Mormonism, and Q&A
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...
Memorable Keys to the Mormon Mirage, and Q&A
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...
Best of BAM: Prophetic S-T-A-R-S in the Constellation of Biblical Prophecy, and Q&A
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...
Quotes of Two Presidents, and Q&A
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...
Q&A: The Church of Christ, Living in Sin, and Global Warming
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...
Q&A: Financial Stewardship, Heart of the Earth, and God Hardening Pharaoh’s Heart
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...
Q&A: Baptism, Planned Parenthood’s Connection to Eugenics, and Joyce Meyer
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)
Q&A: The Sovereignty of God, Origin of Sin, and Polygamy
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...
Best of BAM: What the Walking Dead Can Teach Pro-Lifers with Scott Klusendorf, and Q&A
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...
The 25th Anniversary of 9/11
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...
Prophetic S-T-A-R-S in the Constellation of Biblical Prophecy, and Q&A
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...
Q&A: The Trinity, Repentance, and Mormonism
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...
The Succession of Nations, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/08/26), Hank shares on the succession of nations predicted in the Book of Daniel.
Hank also answers the following questions:
Did David experience the sufferings expressed in the Psalms, or was he prophesying about Jesus? Craig - Vancouver, BC (3:56)
In the Garden of Gethsemane, why did Jesus pray for the cup to be taken away from him, given that He is God and thus He knows everything? Lisa - St. Louis, MO (15:14)
Can you explain the millennium in Revelation 20? What about the two resurrections? Wha...
Labor Day 2026
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/07/26), Hank wishes all of you a happy Labor Day and details the Labor Day holiday that God gave us long before the government did—our Sabbath Day rest. Just as we rest today on Labor Day, the Lord commands us to rest on the Sabbath each week. “Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a sabbath to the Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your male or female servant, nor your ox, your d...
Best of BAM: “Sex, Lies, and Secularism” with Nancy Pearcy, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank interviews award-winning author Nancy Pearcy about her article, “Sex, Lies, and Secularism” in the Christian Research Journal on the consequences of secular humanism and the way youth have become secular in their behavior.
Hank also answers the following questions:
Is Old-Earth not a straightforward way of understanding Genesis? The age of Earth can accommodate evolution. Eddie - Nashville, TN (15:11)
What is the significance of Jesus’s repetition of the phrase “do you love me more than these?” in John 21:15-17? Chad - Salem, VA (19:37)
How t...
Q&A: Age of Accountability, Pretribulational Rapture, and Euthanasia
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/04/26), Hank answers the following questions:
Will all children under the age of accountability be raptured into heaven? Andy - Lincoln, NE (0:49)
What do you think of Francis Collins’ book, The Language of God? Steve - Hammond, IN (2:47)
How could the medium of Endor conjure up Samuel in 1 Samuel 28? Jonathan - Oklahoma City, OK (5:20)
Does 1 Thessalonians 4:16 teach a pretribulational rapture? Albert - Memphis, TN (7:39)
I was divorced before I became a Christian and got remarried. A preacher said those who divorce...
