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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."

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Latest episode

Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

Why Reality Matters 23.02.2026

A Commitment to Reality is a podcast for a post-truth—and increasingly post-reality—age. We are living through one of the most disorienting periods in human history—leaving many to wonder: What is reality? As artificial intelligence accelerates and institutional trust erodes, our shared sense of what is real continues to crumble. A commitment to reality is a dedication to discerning what is true a...

Best of BAM Q&A: Killing of Children, Predestination, and Age of the Earth 21.02.2026

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank answers the following questions: Why would God command the killing of children in the divine judgment carried out by Joshua? J.R. - Oklahoma City, OK (0:53) How to respond to a skeptic who asks, “If predestination in Romans 8:29-30 and Ephesians 1:45 is true, what is the purpose of going to church?”  Robbie - Paintsville, KY (15:12) What is the age of th...

Who is the Antichrist? and Q&A 20.02.2026

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/20/26), Hank addresses a common question brought up over and over again, which is: “Who is the Antichrist?” Hank also answers the following questions: Is the pretribulation rapture doctrine so foundational that it can affect one’s salvation? Elden - NE (4:18) Is it permissible to pray for children from broken homes? My Pastor told me not to pray for them. ...

Scriptural Synergy, and Q&A 19.02.2026

On today’s Bible Answer Man  broadcast (02/19/26), Hank shares on the principle of Scriptural Synergy from his flipchart, L-I-G-H-T-S On Your Path . Hank also answers the following questions: When Jesus walked on water, why did the disciples think they were seeing a ghost? Alex - El Paso, TX (5:41) My son is autistic and believes that God is at fault for his condition. How can I assure him that Go...

Ash Wednesday 2026, and Q&A 18.02.2026

On today’s  Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/18/26), Hank notes that today is Ash Wednesday, which is the beginning of the forty days of preparation for celebrating the death, burial, and resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. During this time, Christians remember our sinfulness, we repent, we ask for God’s forgiveness, and we recognize that God’s forgiveness comes at an infinite price—th...

Wisdom: The Application of Knowledge, and Q&A 17.02.2026

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/17/26), Hank shares a word on wisdom. Hank also answers the following questions: A relative gave me The Urantia Book . How to best witness to him, and what are the major fallacies? Mary - OK (2:08) Where does gambling stand in the Christian life?  Matt - Fort Worth, TX (4:00) I was a juror in a murder trial, but I was released because I couldn’t accept bei...

Presidents Day 2026 16.02.2026

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/16/26), Hank reflects on the words of one of the great presidents of the United States of America, George Washington. Every February we celebrate Presidents Day, a holiday that originated as Washington’s Birthday in 1885. Hank seeks to answer the question, “Why celebrate Presidents Day today—nearly 300 years after Washington’s birth on February 22, 1732?”...

Best of BAM: On Guard with William Lane Craig, and Q&A 14.02.2026

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank interviews William Lane Craig about his book On Guard , a great resource for equipping you to defend your faith. Hank also answers the following questions: Isn’t the word “apologetics” a poor choice for designating the defense of the faith for sounding like we are apologizing? John - St. Louis, MO (15:13) Is there evidence for the resurrection and the ma...

The Origins of St. Valentine’s Day, and Q&A 13.02.2026

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/13/26), Hank discusses the origins of Valentine’s Day, looking at the Orthodox Church’s veneration of Saint Valentine, the Presbyter from Rome, for his martyrdom, and, as for all its saints, honors St. Valentine as a model of life in Christ. According to The Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church , the traditional association of St. Valentine’s Day with...

Q&A: Resurrection, Predestination, and the Age of the Earth 12.02.2026

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/12/26), Hank answers the following questions: Can you address Abraham’s bosom, the resurrection, and the saints raised in Matthew 27? Sal - Cleveland, OH (2:44) How to respond to a skeptic who asks, “If predestination in Romans 8:29-30 and Ephesians 1:45 is true, what is the purpose of going to church?”  Robbie - Paintsville, KY (15:12) What is the age of...

The Theological Claims of Mormonism with Joel Kramer - Part 2 11.02.2026

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/11/26), Hank continues the interview with Joel Kramer of Living Hope Ministries on the problems with the theological claims of the Book of Mormon. Hank and Joel also answer the following questions and comments: Since there are lots of scientific problems with the Old Testament, why do you ignore that and only look at the problems with the Book of Mormon? N...

The Theological Claims of Mormonism with Joel Kramer - Part 1 10.02.2026

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/10/26), Hank Hanegraaff interviews Joel Kramer with Living Hope Ministries, as they discuss the problems with the theological claims of the Book of Mormon. Hank and Joel address the following comment: When I read the Book of Mormon, it brings me closer to Christ as my Savior. Steve - Liberty Lake, WA (15:58)

Q&A: Killing of Children, Souls After Death, and the Thief on the Cross 09.02.2026

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/09/26), Hank answers the following questions: Why would God command the killing of children in the divine judgment carried out by Joshua? J.R. - Oklahoma City, OK (0:53) What happens to the soul after death? Relatives tell me the soul of the dead can physically interact with the living. Can you help me with this? Greg - Mission, KS (19:30) Luke mentions tw...

Best of BAM: Jonah and the Whale, and Q&A 07.02.2026

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank addresses the Book of Jonah and whether the prophet was actually swallowed by a whale. Hank also answers the following questions: Will the Twelve Tribes have bearing on the end times? Were they annihilated? Bob - Fresno, CA (4:28) Can you address John Hagee’s teaching on the camel going through the eye of the needle?  Jason - Wild Wood, TX (7:26) Can you...

The Redefinition of Tolerance, and Q&A 06.02.2026

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/06/26), Hank brings up how tolerance is being redefined to mean that all views are equally valid and all lifestyles are equally appropriate. As such, the notion that Jesus is the only way is vilified as the epitome of intolerance. Hank also answers the following questions: Does the child being born and a rebirth of a nation in Isaiah 66:7-8 refer to the fo...

Q&A: Old and New Covenants, Holy Yoga, and Word of Faith 05.02.2026

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/05/26), Hank answers the following questions: How is the new covenant different from the old covenant? Christopher - MI (1:03) What about the Christian practice of holy yoga?  Tom - Nashville, TN (5:45) Why did Paul tell Timothy to be circumcised but not Titus?  Tony - St. Louis, MO (18:08) What is the “perfect” mentioned in 1 Corinthians 13:10?  Tony - St...

The Culturally Savvy Christian with Dick Staub 04.02.2026

On today’s Bible Answer Man  broadcast (02/04/26), Hank interviews Dick Staub on his book, The Culturally Savvy Christian .

Q&A: Islam, Premarital Sex, and Deliverance Ministries 03.02.2026

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/03/26), Hank answers the following questions: You have amazing knowledge; how did you manage to learn all that you know? Jerry - Wichita, KS (0:47) I am scared about Islam. Is it a religion or a cult?  Jerry - Wichita, KS (2:16) Where does the Bible forbid sex and conceiving children prior to marriage?  Katrina - Memphis, TN (6:15) Regarding Joseph Smith’s...

On Guard with William Lane Craig, and Q&A 02.02.2026

On today’s Bible Answer Man  broadcast (02/02/26), Hank interviews William Lane Craig about his book On Guard , a great resource for equipping you to defend your faith. Hank also answers the following questions: Isn’t the word “apologetics” a poor choice for designating the defense of the faith for sounding like we are apologizing? John - St. Louis, MO (15:13) Is there evidence for the resurrectio...

Best of BAM: Finding a Good Church, and Q&A 31.01.2026

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (01/19/26), Hank shares on how to find a good church. Hank also answers the following questions: I started attending a new church with my son. The pastor supports the ordination of homosexuals. Should we leave? James - Pittsburgh, PA (3:20) Can you explain women praying with head coverings in 1 Corinthians 11?  Lisa - OH (15:12) Why did God accept Abel’s offer...

Q&A: Praying to the Devil, New Heaven and New Earth, and Finding Your Faith Again 30.01.2026

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (01/30/26), Hank answers the following questions: If I prayed for help from the Devil in the past, what does that mean for me now? Joe - Tulsa, OK (0:52) I used to study the Bible with Jehovah’s Witnesses. What is the biblical belief about the new heaven and new earth?  Gary - BC (4:56) How do I find the faith I had as a child?  Alan - Charlotte, NC (15:10)

Q&A: Suicide, Dinosaurs, and Vows to False Teachers 29.01.2026

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (01/29/26), Hank answers the following questions: Does a person go to hell for committing suicide? Stuart - MS (0:54) How do dinosaurs coincide with the Bible? What about the Behemoths?  Troy - Detroit, MI (7:04) What can you tell me about Jentezen Franklin?  Virginia - Queens, NY (17:01) Is there a significance to the use of the word “was” in John 1:1?  Tim -...

Fearfully and Wonderfully Made, and Q&A 28.01.2026

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (01/28/26), Hank shares on being fearfully and wonderfully made in Psalm 139, and how those opposing legislation restricting abortion are not pro-choice but pro-murder. Hank also answers the following questions: Matthew 5:28 says, “Anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” Would this be grounds for divorce? Ga...

Jonah and the Whale, and Q&A 27.01.2026

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (01/27/26), Hank addresses the Book of Jonah and whether the prophet was actually swallowed by a whale. Hank also answers the following questions: Will the Twelve Tribes have bearing on the end times? Were they annihilated? Bob - Fresno, CA (4:24) Can you address John Hagee’s teaching on the camel going through the eye of the needle?  Jason - Wild Wood, TX (7:...

Q&A: Losing a Pre-Born Child, Pantomime, and Temperament Tests 26.01.2026

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (01/26/26), Hank answers the following questions: We found out that our child, who was due in a few months, is nonviable. Is it morally acceptable to induce early labor, or should I continue the pregnancy?  Samantha - Winston-Salem, NC (0:59) I’ve come across a lot of pantomime performances in churches. Do you think this is acceptable?  Harris - Philadelphia,...

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