Bible Answer Man Podcast with Hank Hanegraaff

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, we present an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank’s guest is biochemist Dr. Fuz Rana, co-author of the book, Humans 2.0: Scientific, Philosophical, and Theological Perspectives on Transhumanism. Hank and Dr. Rana discuss the relationship between superheroes, the transhumanist movement, and theodicy; what transhumanism is about, the problem with the myth of progress, transhumanism and transcendence, the importance of critical thinking and discernment regarding transhumanism and technology, gene editing, and understanding how different worldviews impact science and technology.

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/13/25), Hank answers the following questions:My son says the letter “J” was invented later, and Jesus is not the proper pronunciation of the Hebrew. Is Yeshua the proper name of Jesus? Robert - Arlington, TX (0:47)Are tornadoes, earthquakes, and natural disasters accelerating enough that we can consider them a sign of the end-times? Fred - Fort Wayne, IN (4:03)How do I address atheists who claim that there is absolute scientific evidence for numerous transitional forms in the fossil record? Walter - Topeka, KS (7:54)Did the Gospel writers have extensive knowledge of the Old Testament, or were they totally inspired by God? Jim - Shreveport, LA (15:11)Did the disciples who were fishermen or ordinary men study the Old Testament after they started their mission? Jim - Shreveport, LA (18:12)My father passed away. He was a believer. Where did he go? Is he “absent from the body…present with the Lord”? Dan - Gig Harbor, WA (20:27)Is it biblical to be slain in the Spirit, speak in tongues, and receive prophecies? David - San Antonio, TX (21:59)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/12/25), Hank explains how reading Scripture “literally” means to read Scripture as literature, as opposed to being read in a wooden literal fashion.Hank also answers the following questions:In one of his books, Bob Fraley says that the beast is not a person, but a superpower, namely the United States. Does this undermine the partial preterist perspective on the beast? Dale - Kansas City, MO (3:49)If dragons were not real but mythological, why does the KJV Bible mention dragons 58 times, and why does Leviathan breathe fire? Ryan - Wichita, KS (15:12)Do you believe the KJV Bible is correct on the creation being 6,000 years old? Ryan - Wichita, KS (16:53)Can you explain what you mean by “true Israel”? Are you referring to the church? Anne - Memphis, TN (23:53)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/11/25), Hank answers the following questions:Do you know the date of Noah’s flood? John - San Diego, CA (0:51)How can I communicate truth to Jehovah’s Witnesses about the deity of Christ when they reference their New World translation of the Bible? Jared - Olathe, KS (5:32)I feel like charismatics and Pentecostals are dependent upon hearing God’s audible voice. Does God speak to us audibly? Wayne - St. Paul, MN (8:46)I hold 6,000-year days of creation. The millennium starts in the year 7000. What are your thoughts? Jim - Shreveport, LA (16:12)Should we boycott businesses that are owned and operated by homosexual people? James - Springfield, MO (21:30)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/10/25), Hank answers the following questions:If angels can take physical form according to Hebrews 13:2, why can’t demons do the same? Roger - Modesto, CA (1:27)Can you clarify your comments on the Mormon experience of the burning in the bosom in reading the Book of Mormon? Jeff - St. Louis, MO (5:23)My friend does not believe Jesus is the Son of God, he thinks we are gods. He points to Psalm 82:6 and John 10 to support this idea. Can you respond? Jahira - Brooklyn, NY (15:11)Was the Earth one large continent prior to the flood called Pangaea? Does the split of the continents have anything to do with the Tower of Babel? Kyle - Oklahoma City, OK (20:09)Scripture mentions the New Heaven and New Earth. What is the purpose of the New Earth? Kyle - Oklahoma City, OK (22:19)Scripture says a person will be judged according to their knowledge of the Law. Is this correct? Kyle - Oklahoma City, OK (24:08)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/09/25), Hank discusses giving as it relates to different generations; comparing the War Generation with Baby Boomers, Gen X, and Millennials, and how we as Christians should be generous.Hank also answers the following questions:How did death enter the world? Ken - Freeport, IL (15:13)Is it okay for a Protestant to marry a Roman Catholic? Would we be unequally yoked? Steve - Dallas, TX (17:12)My pastor is beginning to get into the Word of Faith movement. Do you have any advice? Mike - Sikeston, MO (20:20)What do I tell someone who thinks that all religions will lead to heaven? Ethan - Atchison, KS (24:26)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank shares on the genius of the Book of Genesis and how it is an understatement to call it a literary masterpiece.Hank also answers the following questions:If God exists and He is good, why does He allow bad things to happen? Is it due to the apple and free will? Corey - Sioux City, IA (4:50)What does the Bible say about financial debt? Caller - Edmonton, AB (8:05)I believe homosexuality is a sin, but I take issue with how vehemently Christians are against homosexuality. Why do we treat it differently than other sins? John - Salt Lake City, UT (15:10)If what we believe determines how we live, how is it that there are atheists who live generally moral lives while denying the existence of God? Kevin - Wichita, KS (19:04)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/06/25), 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 biochemist Dr. Fuz Rana, co-author of the book, Humans 2.0: Scientific, Philosophical, and Theological Perspectives on Transhumanism. Hank and Dr. Rana discuss “Post-human” vs. “Superhuman”, the relationship between AI and transhumanism, how concerned we should be about the power of AI, the repercussions for granting citizenship to robots, Artificial Womb Technology (AWT), and the desire to transcend the limits that gender place on human potential.

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/05/25), 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 biochemist Dr. Fuz Rana, co-author of the book, Humans 2.0: Scientific, Philosophical, and Theological Perspectives on Transhumanism. Hank and Dr. Rana discuss how language sets humans apart and remains a question evolutionists cannot answer, the impact of different worldviews on ethical and moral considerations we make in society regarding science and technology, what is meant by Humans 2.0, why Christians must involve themselves in discussions on emerging technologies, and “Post-human” vs. “Superhuman”.

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/04/25), 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 biochemist Dr. Fuz Rana, co-author of the book, Humans 2.0: Scientific, Philosophical, and Theological Perspectives on Transhumanism. Hank and Dr. Rana discuss if humans should “play god”, the ethical complexity of stem cell research, cloning technology today, if gene editing is essentially a version of eugenics, how transhumanism demonstrates human exceptionalism, and how language sets humans apart and remains a question evolutionists cannot answer.