

Bible Answer Man Podcast with Hank Hanegraaff
The Christian Research Institute
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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Aug 9, 2025 • 28min
Best of BAM: The Increasing Importance of Apologetics, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank says a few words about apologetics, which is the defense of the faith once for all delivered to the saints.Hank also answers the following questions:How dangerous is L. Ron Hubbard and Scientology? Jim - El Paso, TX (3:44)How can I witness to an atheist? How can we convince them that the Bible is authoritative? Jeremy - Ada, OK (6:54)Should we prepare for doomsday? Rick - Austin, TX (15:12)Who are the people who say, “Lord, Lord,” in Matthew 7:21-23? Bob - Nashville, TN (19:01)Do ghosts exist? Are they demons? Darren - St. Louis, MO (21:40)

Aug 8, 2025 • 28min
Apologetics in College, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/08/25), Hank talks about a conversation he had with his daughter, who is attending college. While explaining that morality is not dependent on God, one of her liberal professors invoked the Euthyphro dilemma. Not knowing how to deal with this conundrum, she went to The Complete Bible Answer Book Collector’s Edition and was able to answer this objection. And in doing so, stressed the need for apologetics on college campuses.Hank also answers the following questions:Is the lake of fire different from hell, or are they the same thing? Timmy - Austin, TX (5:53)Did Satan want Jesus to go to the cross or not? Did he know God’s plan? Ryan - Memphis, TN (9:02)Where did God come from? David - Fresno, CA (15:13)Why doesn’t the Bible mention anything about Jesus nursing? And why does the Bible say “ashes to ashes, dust to dust” if we don’t come from ashes? Serena - Lakewood, CO (19:33)An atheist I am talking with says the Genesis account is flawed because light was created before the sun, moon, and stars. Is there an answer for this? Phil - Columbia, MO (22:01)

Aug 7, 2025 • 28min
Voices of the Early Fathers with Marcellino D’Ambrosio - Part 4
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/07/25), 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 Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio, author of When the Church Was Young: Voices of the Early Fathers. Hank and Dr. D’Ambrosio discuss D’Ambrosio’s presentation of the chaff mixed in with the wheat of Origen of Alexandria’s genius in his book, Tertullian and the term Trinity, Cyprian of Carthage on the unity of the church and the concept of having God the Father along with the Church as the mother, the Edict of Milan, the Council of Nicea, why heresy arises when people become impatient with the paradoxical mysteries of the Christian faith, and one of the biggest problems facing the church today.

Aug 6, 2025 • 28min
Voices of the Early Fathers with Marcellino D’Ambrosio - Part 3
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/06/25), 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 Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio, author of When the Church Was Young: Voices of the Early Fathers. Hank and Dr. D’Ambrosio discuss the First Apology of Justin Martyr, Irenaeus and a defense against the heresy of Gnosticism, the coextensive nature between tradition and scripture, the teachings of Clement of Alexandria equipping Christians to evangelize the Gospel, and Origen of Alexandria and the transformative nature of union with Christ.

Aug 5, 2025 • 28min
Voices of the Early Fathers with Marcellino D’Ambrosio - Part 2
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/05/25), 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 Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio, author of When the Church Was Young: Voices of the Early Fathers. Hank and Dr. D’Ambrosio discuss the importance of holy tradition, understanding that the early church did not have the Bible as we do today, the centrality of the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist as argued by Ignatius of Antioch, the martyrdom of Polycarp of Smyrna, the significance of relics, The Didache, and apologetics and the First Apology of Justin Martyr.

Aug 4, 2025 • 28min
Voices of the Early Fathers with Marcellino D’Ambrosio - Part 1
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/04/25), we present an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank’s guest is Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio, author of When the Church Was Young: Voices of the Early Fathers. Hank and Dr. D’Ambrosio discuss the importance of unity within the body of Christ as an answer to the Lord’s High Priestly Prayer, St. Clement of Rome and his letter to the Corinthians dealing with division in the Church, the martyrdom of Ignatius of Antioch, and understanding the importance of holy tradition.

Aug 2, 2025 • 28min
Best of BAM Q&A: Alternate Universes, Children’s Church Services, and Confronting Someone in Sin
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank answers the following questions:Does the Christian worldview allow for alternate universes or realities? John - Silver Spring, MD (0:52)Is it okay for a church to have separate worship services for children and adults? Jason - Hutchinson, KS (4:33)Does Genesis 1 contradict Genesis 2 concerning the order of creation? Cameron - Edmonton, AB (8:21)My friend’s father is having an affair. Can you give me some advice in this situation? Louisa - Toronto, ON (15:11)My uncle is a skeptic. How can I witness to him? Jane - Kennett, MO (17:54)Are Josephus’ references to Jesus accurate? Fernando - St. Louis, MO (21:23)

Aug 1, 2025 • 28min
Q&A: Polygamy, Suicide, and Judas
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/01/25), Hank answers the following questions:Can you explain the Levirate laws concerning marriage and polygamy? Joe - Robbinsville, NJ (0:51)Is suicide the unforgivable sin? If a Christian commits suicide, will they still go to heaven? Vicky - Cutler, IL (4:37)What are the pros and cons of Latin American Liberation Theology? Paul - Louisville, KY (8:47)Are churches today too focused on entertainment? Is Gospel music becoming secular? Monica - East St. Louis, IL (16:01)Was Judas saved? Sherry - Manassas, VA (20:20)

Jul 31, 2025 • 28min
The Increasing Importance of Apologetics, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/31/25), Hank says a few words about apologetics, which is the defense of the faith once for all delivered to the saints.Hank also answers the following questions:How dangerous is L. Ron Hubbard and Scientology? Jim - El Paso, TX (3:44)How can I witness to an atheist? How can we convince them that the Bible is authoritative? Jeremy - Ada, OK (6:54)Are abuse and alcoholism grounds for a divorce? Kay - Lincoln, NE (15:11)What is the origin of all the races? Donna - Sharpsburg, GA (17:17)What are your thoughts on Judas concerning John 17:12? Was he predestined to betray Christ? Brian - Oakdale, CA (19:43)Was Job a real person? Howard - Everett, WA (22:17)Does original sin still exist? Didn’t Jesus abolish this by His death on the cross? Judy - Springfield, MO (22:48)What does it mean to rest on the Sabbath? Ryan - Nashville, TN (24:46)

Jul 30, 2025 • 28min
Q&A: God’s Name, Interracial Marriage, and a Future Temple
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/30/25), Hank answers the following questions:Is Yahweh the correct name for God? Is it appropriate to address the members of the Trinity as Yahweh? Josh - Bakersfield, CA (0:54)Are the days of creation in Genesis literal 24-hour days? Neil - Lethbridge, AB (4:43)Is interracial marriage biblical? David - Fresno, CA (7:41)Does Revelation 21:22 mean that there will be no future temple? Robert - Plano, TX (16:01)Sometimes I get paid in cash. Do I need to report these earnings? Susan - Kearney, MO (22:06)Does the Bible say that the U.S. should support Israel? Beatrice - Chicago, IL (24:03)