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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."
Q&A: Is Homosexuality a Sin, Cain’s Wife, and People Leaving the Church
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/16/23), Hank answers the following questions:How can I respond to arguments from Christians that say homosexuality isn’t a sin? (3:33)Where did Cain’s wife come from? (15:13)Can you explain Revelation 3:10; is this speaking about keeping us from the coming tribulation? (18:24)Are people leaving the church because there is too much emphasis on Bible study and not enough emphasis on a relationship with God? (21:07)
28:0116/08/2023
Q&A: Song of Solomon, What Christ Looks Like, and Suicide
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/15/23), Hank answers the following questions:Does Song of Solomon symbolize the relationship between Christ and the church? (1:02)What is your take on the conflict between Israel and Palestine? Is it true that there Palestinian Christians? (2:44)Is there anything wrong with praying Scripture such as Colossians 1:9-12 for groups or individuals? (7:19)What happens when Christians die? Do our souls go to be with the Lord, or do they sleep? (15:15)Is there anything in the Bible that describes the physical appearance of Jesus? (17:21)How could God condemn someone to eternal damnation for committing suicide? (22:04)
28:0115/08/2023
Q&A: Word of Faith Teachers, Communion Wine, and Life on Other Planets
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/14/23), Hank answers the following questions:My pastor endorses Joyce Meyer and other Word of Faith teachers. I tried to talk to him about it, but I’m wondering: should I stay, or leave the church? (0:58)Should we use wine or juice for the Lord’s Supper? (4:11)What exactly is wrong with the Word of Faith teaching? Is there anything wrong with contemporary Worship music? (6:17)Will the children of unbelievers be raptured? (15:12)Which translation of Genesis 3:16 is correct; the NIV or the NLT? (16:45)Can you put Genesis 12:3 in context? (18:48)What does it mean to pray for the peace of Jerusalem? (20:55)Did God create life on other planets? (24:24)
28:0114/08/2023
Best of BAM: A Jealous God, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank explains what the Bible means when it describes God as jealous. Far from being petty and insecure, God is jealous in the sense of protection and concern for the well-being of His people much like a spousal relationship.Hank also answers the following questions:Does God forget our sins? Isn’t He omniscient? (4:03)When Paul said all Scripture was inspired by God in 2 Timothy 3:16, wasn’t he referring to the Old Testament? How do we know the New Testament was inspired? (6:15)Did all life on Earth originate from one microscopic organism? (15:41)The church I was originally saved in has since let me down, and I haven’t been able to find a church where I can grow. What should I do? (20:37)I am an atheist, and I disagree that morals would not exist without God. (22:56)
28:0112/08/2023
Taking Part in a Great Campaign of Sabotage, Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/11/23), Hank quotes C. S. Lewis who said, “Enemy-occupied territory—that is what this world is. Christianity is the story of how the rightful king has landed, you might say landed in disguise, and is calling us to take part in a great campaign of sabotage.” Although we see a rapid moral decline in the culture, biblical illiteracy in the church, and a virulent attack on marriage, Hank reminds us that God is still the King of creation.Hank also answers the following questions:How should Christians prepare themselves to witness to Muslims? (5:23)What is the identity of the king in Daniel 11:36-39? (15:12)Was the earth with God all along because Genesis 1:2 says the earth was without form and void? (20:19)What is the purpose of the red heifer and why would Christians be concerned with this? Is there a difference between a futurist and a dispensational futurist? (24:00)
28:0111/08/2023
Q&A: Biblical Contradiction, Free Will, and Passages Implying a Young Earth
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/10/23), Hank answers the following questions:Can you explain Jesus’ words in Matthew 19:7-8, about giving a certificate of divorce? Does this mean that God didn’t really want to give this law to Moses? (1:53)How did Judas die? There seems to be a contradiction between Matthew’s account and the book of Acts. (7:01)How does God intervene in our lives if we have free will? How can God change circumstances through our prayers without violating someone’s free will? (15:19)Do the passages in Scripture that describe God stretching out the heavens imply a young earth? (24:14)
28:0110/08/2023
Q&A: The Beast with Four Heads, Aliens, and Fallen Angels
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/09/23), Hank answers the following questions:What is the identity of the beast with four heads in Daniel 7:6? (4:24)If Jesus knows the outcome of our choices, what is the point of living out an entire lifetime? (7:01)Do you believe in extraterrestrial life? If so, do you consider them to be fallen angels? (15:11)How much knowledge does one need in order to preach the Gospel to someone? (17:17)Are demons fallen angels? Can they be redeemed? (24:22)
28:0109/08/2023
Q&A: Same-Sex Marriage, the Only Begotten Son of God, and Hearing the Voice of the Lord
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/08/23), Hank answers the following questions:Why do Christians want to legislate the morality of same-sex couples based solely on religion? (0:50)What can we as Christians do to turn the tide of same-sex marriage? (15:12)What is the difference between calling Jesus the only begotten Son of God, and calling Him the firstborn? (20:06)How do we hear the voice of the Lord today? What is the still small voice within? (22:57)
28:0108/08/2023
Q&A: Word of Faith, Old Earth, and the Watchers
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/07/23), Hank answers the following questions:What is wrong with the Word of Faith teaching as proclaimed by Joel Osteen? What is the biblical view of faith? (1:08)Why do you emphasize the legalization of marijuana as part of the moral decline of our nation, but not alcohol or pornography? What makes marijuana immoral? (6:19)Who are the Watchers and where is this found in Scripture? (8:57)Since the genealogies give specific ages, how can you believe in an old earth? (15:13)There are watchers mentioned in Daniel 4:17. What is your interpretation of this passage and how does this relate to the previous call on the subject? (23:33)
28:0107/08/2023
Best of BAM Q&A: Who Created God, Homosexuality, and Abortion
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank answers the following questions:Since nothing comes from nothing, who created God? (0:47)Are the days of creation in Genesis really thousands of years rather than actual 24-hour periods? (3:05)How do I present the biblical teaching on homosexuality to friends and family who are Christians but do not hold to this biblical worldview? (7:31)How can we do anything for the Lord in this country when we are murdering our own children? (15:12)What happens to the soul after death? (20:17)Will saying grace over a meal protect us from pesticides and unhealthy foods? (23:21)
28:0105/08/2023
A Biblical Perspective on Animal Rights, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/04/23), Hank offers a biblical perspective on the animal rights movement, the worldview of PETA, and the dignity of human beings as image bearers of God.Hank also answers the following questions:What does the word supplication mean in Philippians 4:6? (5:13)Sometimes I have sexual dreams and wake up feeling guilty. Where do these dreams come from? (8:37)I know there are passages in the Old Testament that condemn homosexuality, but where does the New Testament condemn it? (16:14)Is the world supposed to grow worse and worse before the return of Christ? (20:08)
28:0104/08/2023
Q&A: Jehovah’s Witnesses, Different Rewards in Heaven, and Marijuana
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/03/23), Hank answers the following questions:Is it acceptable for a church to allow a Freemason to preach? (0:46)Do Jehovah’s Witnesses teach the truth? (2:36)Are you familiar with Chuck Missler and his teaching that there will be different rewards in heaven? (6:05)I have a friend who is a Jehovah’s Witness and is refusing a much-needed blood transfusion. How can I witness to her? (15:13)Should we warn people to turn from their wicked ways according to Ezekiel 33:7-8? (19:07)Is it okay to consume marijuana since God gave us every herb according to Genesis 1:11-12? (21:42)
28:0103/08/2023
Q&A: Unity Between Arminians and Calvinists, Origin of Life, and Morals Without God
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/02/23), Hank answers the following questions:Are Arminians and Calvinists united on the essentials of the Christian faith? (0:55)Is the ministry Your Campus Revival a cult? What do they believe? (5:54)Is it okay to allow Jehovah’s Witnesses into our homes? Would this be equivalent to giving them a platform, or can we show them hospitality? (8:15)Did all life on Earth originate from one microscopic organism? (15:42)The church I was originally saved in has since let me down, and I haven’t been able to find a church where I can grow. What should I do? (20:37)I am an atheist, and I disagree that morals would not exist without God. (22:56)
28:0102/08/2023
A Jealous God, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/01/23), Hank explains what the Bible means when it describes God as jealous. Far from being petty and insecure, God is jealous in the sense of protection and concern for the well-being of His people much like a spousal relationship.Hank also answers the following questions:Does God forget our sins? Isn’t He omniscient? (4:03)When Paul said all Scripture was inspired by God in 2 Timothy 3:16, wasn’t he referring to the Old Testament? How do we know the New Testament was inspired? (6:15)Can you comment on Carlton Pearson’s gospel of inclusion? (15:43)How can I witness to a Jehovah’s Witness? (19:33)Why aren’t dinosaurs mentioned in the Bible? (23:42)
28:0101/08/2023
Hiding God’s Word in Our Hearts, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/31/23), Hank exhorts us to hide God’s Word in our hearts by memorizing Scripture and meditating on it day and night just as Moses commanded in Deuteronomy 11:18-19.Hank also answers the following questions:What did Jesus mean in John 16:7 when He said He would send the Holy Spirit? Wasn’t the Spirit already at work in the world? (3:30)I have been trying to explain that the word “Church” means assembly rather than a building. Is this an accurate description of the biblical word “ecclesia”? (16:04)What does it mean for Christians to keep the Sabbath Day holy? (21:37)Why do Jehovah’s Witnesses forbid blood transfusions? (23:07)
28:0131/07/2023
Best of BAM: Diving Deeper Into the Ocean of Prayer, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank retells a story about how during a time of injury, he learned how to wade out from the shallow waters and go deeper into the ocean of prayer; encouraging us to do the same.Hank also answers the following questions:I am a member of Bible Study Fellowship, but my pastor does not think I should be involved in teaching because he thinks it is the job of the church. What is your opinion? (4:29)My wife recently passed away. What is she experiencing in heaven now? Will she recognize her loved ones? (6:37)How can I respond to my husband who says God is immoral because He allows evil? (15:13)How can we speak truth in love to family and friends who have changed with the culture? (23:00)
28:0129/07/2023
Q&A: The Time of Christ’s Return, Pentecostalism, and the Pauline Epistles
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/28/23), Hank answers the following questions:Will the return of Christ take place in our lifetime? The Bible says that no one knows the day or the hour, but I believe we can calculate His return. (1:49)Do you believe that Pentecostals are not Christians? (15:14)Must those who have converted to Christianity from false religions such as Mormonism renounce their former beliefs, or can they remain silent out of fear of losing jobs and families? (18:46)Were Paul’s letters addressed to specific people? (23:19)
28:0128/07/2023
Q&A: The Sabbath, Abortion, and Saying Grace
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/27/23), Hank answers the following questions:How should we understand God condemning someone for violating the Sabbath in the Old Testament in light of Jesus’ teaching in the New Testament? (1:04)Is there some good that comes from Joel Osteen’s ministry? (4:50)How can we do anything for the Lord in this country when we are murdering our own children? (15:12)What happens to the soul after death? (20:17)Will saying grace over a meal protect us from pesticides and unhealthy foods? (23:21)
28:0127/07/2023
Q&A: Calling Out False Teaching, Defining Good and Evil, and Mormonism
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/26/23), Hank answers the following questions:Why do you criticize Joel Osteen instead of just teaching the truth? (2:50)Some say that good and evil are defined by society. What makes this a bad argument? (15:12)Can a Mormon become a follower of Christ and remain in Mormonism? (18:51)
28:0126/07/2023
The Raging Battle for Truth, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/25/23), Hank quotes G.K. Chesterton who said, the true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him. This idea is at the heart of the mission of the Christian Research Institute. As the battle for truth rages, we recognize that the world is ultimately not the enemy, but rather prisoners of war who need to be recaptured with the truth.Hank also answers the following questions:Who is Melchizedek? (5:58)As a former lesbian, how can I minister to friends who are still in that lifestyle? (15:14)Is same-sex marriage condemned only by the Bible? Are there good non-biblical arguments against it? (23:27)
28:0125/07/2023
Q&A: Who Created God, the Days of Creation, and Homosexuality
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/24/23), Hank answers the following questions:Since nothing comes from nothing, who created God? (0:45)Are the days of creation in Genesis really thousands of years rather than actual 24-hour periods? (3:04)How do I present the biblical teaching on homosexuality to friends and family who are Christians but do not hold to this biblical worldview? (7:31)I was involved in the gay lifestyle for many years, but I consider myself a Christian. What is the solution to this struggle? (18:29)
28:0124/07/2023
Best of BAM: Old Testament Bride Price, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank discusses the objection that many have with the Old Testament’s instructions on bride price. Hank shows how the process and details surrounding this practice actually upheld the honor of marriage to an even higher standard than we have today.Hank also answers the following questions:Is Melchizedek a pre-incarnate appearance of Christ or a type of Christ? (6:29)Can you explain why you disagree with partial preterism? (9:30)What are your thoughts on Theresa Caputo; the Long Island Medium? Where does she get her information from? (15:10)Is Genesis 4:26 mistranslated? Chuck Missler teaches that this should say that people began to profane the name of the Lord instead of calling upon the name of the Lord. (20:00)Doesn’t the command to love our neighbor as ourselves contradict the idea of self-denial? (23:36)
28:0122/07/2023
Q&A: Continual Sin, Being Unequally Yoked, and Seventh-Day Adventism
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/21/23), Hank answers the following questions:I am struggling with sin and feel that I have not been fully transformed by God. Does Hebrews 10:26 apply to my continual sinning? (1:18)I recently became a Christian, but I have been living with my boyfriend for years. What advice would you have for me in this situation? (7:01)In Matthew 11, why did John the Baptist ask his disciples to make sure Jesus was the Messiah? (15:10)Can you address the Seventh-Day Adventist view of Revelation chapter 20? They describe the bottomless pit as being the Earth. (19:56)What does the Bible say about drinking alcohol in moderation? (23:27)
28:0121/07/2023
Q&A: King James Only, the Serpent, and the Problem of Evil
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/20/23), Hank answers the following questions:What is your perspective on the King James only debate? What would be your advice to someone attending a King James only church? (00:43)How can I explain that Eve was not deceived by a real snake? (03:35)In Philippians 3:11-12, is Paul speaking of the general resurrection? (07:30)How can I respond to my husband who says God is immoral because He allows evil? (15:13)How can we speak truth in love to family and friends who have changed with the culture? (23:00)
28:0120/07/2023
Diving Deeper Into the Ocean of Prayer, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/19/23), Hank retells a story about how during a time of injury, he learned how to wade out from the shallow waters and go deeper into the ocean of prayer; encouraging us to do the same.Hank also answers the following questions:I am a member of Bible Study Fellowship, but my pastor does not think I should be involved in teaching because he thinks it is the job of the church. What is your opinion? (04:29)My wife recently passed away. What is she experiencing in heaven now? Will she recognize her loved ones? (06:37)Moses asked to see God’s face. Does that mean God has physical form? (15:12)My pastor says that God comes first, and the church comes second. I thought family came before the church. Which is true? (18:05)If atheists don’t believe that God exists, why do they consider Him a moral monster? (20:28)
28:0119/07/2023
Heaven is Real, Heaven is for Real is Not; and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/18/23), Hank shares his thoughts on the Bible’s description of heaven as opposed to what is found in the book Heaven is for Real. Hank deals with frequently asked questions about heaven as well as the symbolism we read about in the book of Revelation.Hank also answers the following questions:What do you think about the book 23 Minutes in Hell? (15:11)Is there a contradiction in Proverbs chapter 26 verses 4 and 5? (21:03)
28:0118/07/2023
Old Testament Servanthood, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/17/23), Hank addresses a mistake many skeptics make by confusing Old Testament servanthood with modern notions of slavery. Hank explains that much of the slavery described in the Old Testament is similar to work for hire today whereby people would sell themselves into slavery to discharge a debt.Hank also answers the following questions:Is the prophecy in Ezekiel 38 and 39 referring to the future? Many point to the rapture and the tribulation. What are your thoughts on this? (0:40)If Solomon was so wise, why did he make such grievous mistakes? (7:20)Is the idea of expecting God’s favor biblical? (15:10)How should we interpret Proverbs 18:21, where it says the tongue has the power of life and death? (18:40)Are the first few chapters of Genesis historical or allegorical? (22:06)
28:0117/07/2023
Best of BAM Q&A: Marijuana, Garden of Eden, and Fasting
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank answers the following questions:If marijuana becomes legal in a particular state and you use it, how does this affect your relationship with God?Can we have whatever we ask according to God’s will, in light of John 15:7-8?Can you help me understand the context of Proverbs 8:22-32?Was there something unique about the Garden of Eden which hindered sin from entering it because Satan had already fallen?Should I be listening to Creflo Dollar?What is the biblical significance of fasting, and how should I apply it to my life?
28:0115/07/2023
Old Testament Bride Price, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/14/23), Hank discusses the objection that many have with the Old Testament’s instructions on bride price. Hank shows how the process and details surrounding this practice actually upheld the honor of marriage to an even higher standard than we have today.Hank also answers the following questions:Is Melchizedek a pre-incarnate appearance of Christ or a type of Christ? (6:29)Can you explain why you disagree with partial preterism? (9:30)Will we retain our five senses in heaven? (15:09)Would you consider Joel Osteen a modern-day version of Norman Vincent Peale? (18:04)Is it acceptable for a pastor to be divorced? (20:33)Do you think the Old Testament law regarding the Sabbath has been done away with? (23:13)
28:0114/07/2023
Q&A: The Curse of the Law, Creationism, and Demons Taking Physical Form
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/13/23), Hank answers the following questions:What is the most concise way that I can explain the curse of the law spoken of in Galatians 3:13? (0:47)Do you think the Bible is clear about where babies and mentally handicapped people go after death? (5:00)Can you provide me with some scientific information to help me defend creationism? (7:02)If angels took on physical form in the Bible, why can’t demons do the same? (15:13)Will those who teach heresy end up in hell? (19:13)
28:0113/07/2023
Q&A: The Flood, Mediums, and Loving Ourselves
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/12/23), Hank answers the following questions:Does the sign of the rainbow point to a global flood? Since God promised not to flood the earth again, how would this be comforting if the flood was localized? (01:22)Why don’t Jews recognize Jesus as the Messiah? (04:18)What are your thoughts on Theresa Caputo; the Long Island Medium? Where does she get her information from? (15:10)Is Genesis 4:26 mistranslated? Chuck Missler teaches that this should say that people began to profane the name of the Lord instead of calling upon the name of the Lord. (20:00)Doesn’t the command to love our neighbor as ourselves contradict the idea of self-denial? (23:36)
28:0112/07/2023
Q&A: The Ten Commandments, Memorization, and the 144,000
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/11/23), Hank answers the following questions:Can you comment on Joseph Prince’s view of the Ten Commandments? He says we don’t need to follow them anymore.Do you have any resources on how to memorize Scripture?Who are the 144,000 in the Book of Revelation? Is this a literal number, or is it figurative?
28:0111/07/2023
Q&A: Cain’s Offering, The Harbinger, and the Literacy of the Apostles
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/10/23), Hank answers the following questions:Does Isaiah 65:19-21 refer to the millennial kingdom? If not, what is this passage referring to?Why did God reject Cain’s offering but accepted Abel’s?What is your opinion of Jonathan Cahn and his book The Harbinger?Does the Bible forbid marrying a divorcee?Were the Apostles and biblical writers literate?
28:0110/07/2023
Best of BAM: A Christian Response to Woke Ideology with Noelle Mering
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, we present an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank’s guest is Noelle Mering, author of Awake Not Woke: A Christian Response to the Cult of Progressive Ideology. Hank and Noelle discuss the definition of woke, the role of language in woke ideology, Nadia Bolz-Weber and the dangerous future of woke Christianity, the origins of woke ideology, critiquing Critical Theory, and the primary dogmas of wokeism.
28:0108/07/2023
Q&A: Marijuana, Garden of Eden, and Calling out False Teaching
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/07/23), Hank answers the following questions:If marijuana becomes legal in a particular state and you use it, how does this affect your relationship with God?Can we have whatever we ask according to God’s will, in light of John 15:7-8?Can you help me understand the context of Proverbs 8:22-32?Was there something unique about the Garden of Eden which hindered sin from entering it because Satan had already fallen?Have you ever confronted Joel Osteen about his teachings? Isn’t this the biblical thing to do?
28:0107/07/2023
Q&A: Giving, Revelation, and Fasting
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/06/23), Hank answers the following questions:Is it okay to give to the homeless and other ministries rather than tithing to the church?What do you think of pastors who invite church members into their home in order to get to know them and ascertain their spiritual growth?When was the Book of Revelation written? Was it written in 95 A.D.?Should I be listening to Creflo Dollar?What is the biblical significance of fasting, and how should I apply it to my life?
28:0106/07/2023
Q&A: Jonah, Satan’s Fall, and the Prosperity Gospel
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/05/23), Hank answers the following questions:Is the book of Jonah a myth or a real historical narrative? Do you think Jesus used the story of Jonah as a parable as He did with other parables?Can you explain the concept of soul sleep?How could Satan, who was once an angel in the presence of God, fall into sin?I sometimes listen to Joyce Meyer and she has some good things to say. What is your opinion of her teaching?
28:0105/07/2023
Independence Day 2023 with Francis Beckwith
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/04/23), 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.
28:0104/07/2023
Q&A: Understanding the Trinity
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/03/23), Hank answers the following questions:I’ve had discussions with a Jehovah’s Witness and they have me confused about the Trinity. How can Jesus be God if He did not know the time of the return?How do Christians overturn the tradition upheld by Jews on the oneness of God?
28:0103/07/2023
Best of BAM Q&A: Soul Sleep, Standing Before the Lord, and Visions
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank answers the following questions:Is soul sleep biblical?With all the different teachings in the church today, how can I stand before the Lord with confidence in what I believe?How do Neanderthals relate to humans?I had a vision in the past. How can I tell whether it was from God or not?
28:0101/07/2023
Giving Through CRI, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/30/23), Hank discusses the advantages and blessings of being part of the CRI Support Team. Hank also expands on and defines four groups of people associated with CRI: Support Team members, donors, occasional givers, and non-giving listeners.Hank also answers the following questions:I have an associate who thinks the Church of Christ is the only church and that other churches are false. What are your thoughts on this?How can Jesus be listed as a descendant of Joseph in the Bible?Must we tithe only to a church or does it not matter as long as it is going to God’s kingdom?Is the creation account in Genesis chapter 1 literal or is it an allegory? Are the accounts of the fall and the flood literal?Can we infer from the Bible that man has been around for thousands of years, not millions of years?
28:0130/06/2023
A Christian Response to Woke Ideology with Noelle Mering - Part 4
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/29/23), 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 Noelle Mering, author of Awake Not Woke: A Christian Response to the Cult of Progressive Ideology. Hank and Noelle discuss the dangers of idea laundering, the responsibility of the Church to respond to woke ideology, the Marxist connection to woke ideology, if Christians should pursue utopia on earth, the ability of good men practicing healthy masculinity to lead us out of our current situation, and why you should read Awake Not Woke.
28:0129/06/2023
A Christian Response to Woke Ideology with Noelle Mering - Part 3
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/28/23), 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 Noelle Mering, author of Awake Not Woke: A Christian Response to the Cult of Progressive Ideology. Hank and Noelle discuss how the medical establishment has capitulated to woke ideology, abortion and the eradication of the foundational understanding that we have duties to one another, the difference between transgender and transracial, the Black Lives Matter movement, why wokeism has a supply and demand problem, how the sloganeering and mantras of woke ideology mimic cultic behavior, and the dangers of idea laundering.
28:0128/06/2023
A Christian Response to Woke Ideology with Noelle Mering - Part 2
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/27/23), 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 Noelle Mering, author of Awake Not Woke: A Christian Response to the Cult of Progressive Ideology. Hank and Noelle discuss the primary dogmas of wokeism, how the woke use the weapons of the muzzle and the megaphone, intersectionality and the identity crisis that it creates, the rejection of natural law, how the basis of woke ideology is despair and destruction, ESG (environmental, social, and governance) and the implications of social credit scores, how the woke are prowling for innocence, and how the medical establishment has capitulated to woke ideology.
28:0127/06/2023
A Christian Response to Woke Ideology with Noelle Mering - Part 1
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/26/23), we present an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank’s guest is Noelle Mering, author of Awake Not Woke: A Christian Response to the Cult of Progressive Ideology. Hank and Noelle discuss the definition of woke, the role of language in woke ideology, Nadia Bolz-Weber and the dangerous future of woke Christianity, the origins of woke ideology, critiquing Critical Theory, and the primary dogmas of wokeism.
28:0126/06/2023
Best of BAM: The Erosion of Our Society, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank shares three building blocks of life that are eroding in our society at an alarming rate: marriage, which has been redefined; the Church, which is failing to be change agents in the culture; and the government, which is capitulating to woke ideology.Hank also answers the following questions:To what extent is God sovereign? Are the decisions we make and the circumstances we find ourselves in governed by Him?When we say “Amen” at the end of our prayers, are we really praying to a different god?Can you explain Matthew 7:21-23? What is the will of our Father in heaven?Are there parallels between Jesus and the Egyptian god Horus? Have you seen the movie Zeitgeist?Does John 20:22-23 support the idea that pastors can pronounce absolution of sin?
28:0124/06/2023
Speaking the Truth No Matter the Cost, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/23/23), Hank contrasts the prophet Jeremiah with the false prophet Hananiah. One spoke the words of God and the other told the people what they wanted to hear. Hank reminds us that we must speak truth no matter what the cost because we will all stand before the Lord and give an account for what we have done here on earth.Hank also answers the following questions:My cousin doesn’t believe that Jesus was a real historical person. How can I convince him using extra-biblical sources?How do Neanderthals relate to humans?I had a vision in the past. How can I tell whether it was from God or not?
28:0123/06/2023
An Exploration of Gender and the Soul with Benjamin Cabe - Part 2
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/22/23), 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 Benjamin Cabe, author of On Gender and the Soul: An Exploration of Sex/Gender and Its Relation to the Soul According to the Church Fathers. Hank and Cabe discuss when the soul enters the body, how sex and gender relate to theosis, whether the soul is material or immaterial, the nature of our resurrected bodies, if medical science and church history are in agreement, Christian anthropology vs. evolutionary anthropology, people born intersex, defining terms in the ongoing gender discussion, the pressure on the medical and educational establishments to conform to modern identity distinctions, if it is hateful for Christians to disagree with the LGBT worldview, and the importance of relying on the consensus of the historic Christian faith when addressing modern issues such as identity and gender.
28:0122/06/2023
An Exploration of Gender and the Soul with Benjamin Cabe - Part 1
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/21/23), we present an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank’s guest is Benjamin Cabe, author of On Gender and the Soul: An Exploration of Sex/Gender and Its Relation to the Soul According to the Church Fathers. Hank and Cabe discuss what sex and gender are, how Christians should discuss gender in our modern culture, whether the soul has a gender, the importance of drawing on Christian anthropology when assessing modern gender claims, and how incorrect beliefs on the nature of the soul lead to incorrect views on the nature of our salvation.
28:0121/06/2023
Q&A: Soul Sleep, Standing Before the Lord, and False Teaching
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/20/23), Hank answers the following questions:Is soul sleep biblical?With all the different teachings in the church today, how can I stand before the Lord with confidence in what I believe?What is your opinion on the teaching of Joseph Prince?Is the teaching of Joel Osteen similar to what the Apostle Peter was talking about in 2 Peter chapter 2?
28:0120/06/2023