Bible Answer Man Podcast with Hank Hanegraaff

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/06/24), 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. Stephen C. Meyer, director of the Center for Science and Culture at the Discovery Institute in Seattle, and author of Return of the God Hypothesis: Three Scientific Discoveries That Reveal the Mind Behind the Universe. Hank and Dr. Meyer discuss the inability of scientific materialism to explain origins, the ideas that have led people away from belief in God, the implications of the scientific discovery providing evidence that the universe had a beginning, the hidden theistic implications of Quantum cosmology, and the rise of the multiverse and how the fine-tuning of the universe supports evidence for God.

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/05/24), we present an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank’s guest is Dr. Stephen C. Meyer, director of the Center for Science and Culture at the Discovery Institute in Seattle, and author of Return of the God Hypothesis: Three Scientific Discoveries That Reveal the Mind Behind the Universe. Hank and Dr. Meyer discuss the debate with Lawrence Krauss that inspired Meyer to write Return of the God Hypothesis, the implications of Darwinian evolution, scientific materialism, and a universe without God; and the inability of scientific materialism to explain origins.

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank shares his thoughts on Paul’s encounter with Lydia in Macedonia and quotes from Philippians chapter 4 concerning the generosity of the church at Philippi.Hank also answers the following questions:Can you explain the difference between the first, second, and third heaven? Does this mean that there are different levels of hell as well? Vincent - Fort Riley, KS (5:12)Should we expect divine healing today? If so, why don’t we see it? David - Antioch, CA (15:13)What do you think about churches that never preach salvation or have altar calls in their services? Is there higher accountability for those pastors that are shepherding those flocks? Tina - AR (18:30)My mother belongs to a Jehovah’s Witness church. What is your opinion of this church? Is it a cult? Jamie - TX (20:34)Why does it say in Genesis 1:26 “Let us make man in our image?” Does this passage of scripture have anything to do with the Trinity? Jamie - TX (22:36)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/02/24), Hank answers the following questions:In the Lord’s Prayer, why does Jesus teach us to pray, “lead us not into temptation,” since God does not tempt us? Sherri - El Dorado, KS (0:48)Why was it God’s plan for people to reject Jesus? If the Jews didn’t reject Jesus, then He wouldn’t have been crucified, so did they choose correctly or not? Doug - Chesterfield, MO (4:32)Are Old Testament saints like Abraham and Elijah already in heaven? Why do we worship on Sunday instead of the seventh day of the week? Jeremiah - Springfield, MO (16:01)What kindness is Boaz referring to in Ruth chapter 3? Jim - Lawrence, KS (19:36)How does Matthew 12:31-32 relate to verses 36 and 37? Billy - Charlotte, NC (22:49)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/01/24), Hank answers the following questions:Is it acceptable for Christians to get tattoos? Jimmy - Memphis, TN (0:46)My job doesn’t allow me to worship on Sunday, am I in sin? Jimmy - Memphis, TN (3:17)Are the two witnesses in Revelation 11 literal people or figurative? Andrew - St. Louis, MO (7:00)If I leave my church will I lose my reward in heaven? Could it be that God has me at this church to be an influence for reform? Lori - Gary, TX (15:11)Are there times or certain circumstances in which a person can’t pray? Tom - Charlotte, NC (20:21)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (01/31/24), Hank answers the following questions:I have been praying for my husband’s salvation for many years. Will he eventually be saved because of my prayers? Wendy - Denver, CO (0:57)I am struggling in prayer. Do you have any advice? Lance - Huntsville, AL (6:11)I work for a Christian social service agency that has changed its policy to include people of different sexual orientations. What should I do? Nate - NM (15:14)Can you explain the seven spirits of God described in the book of Revelation? Shane - OK (22:38)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (01/30/24), Hank answers the following questions:How can I explain the significance of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil to an atheist? Roger - Modesto, CA (1:08)Is it biblical for a stepfather to physically discipline a child? Daniel - Brooklyn, NY (4:33)What did the disciples do after the resurrection of Christ? Daniel - Brooklyn, NY (8:38)My mother-in-law wants to go home to be with the Lord and we are struggling with end-of-life decisions. What advice can you give me? Sandy - Nashville, TN (15:39)A friend of mine doesn’t believe in hell. Have you heard of this teaching and what are your thoughts on it? Peggy - Kansas City, MO (20:57)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (01/29/24), Hank quotes from David Platt’s book Follow Me about the exponential growth of Christianity in early church history and the need for true discipleship today.Hank also answers the following questions:Can you explain Satan being released to deceive the nations after the Millennium in Revelation 20? Ray - Edmonton, AB (4:38)Do you believe that there will be a future Antichrist? What about the “man of lawlessness” spoken of in 2 Thessalonians 2? Kon - Charlotte, NC (15:13)In Matthew 24, when Jesus says, “one will be taken and one left,” who will be taken, believers or unbelievers? Ron - MS (19:57)Can you explain the qualifications for elders and deacons concerning divorce? Ron - MS (21:48)What are your thoughts on a medical chip that we will be required to have? Is the mark of the Beast physical? Kenny - MO (23:20)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, 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 an intricate sacrificial system? Cheryl - Johnson, IA (8:38)Psalm 37 says, “Fret not yourself because of evildoers” What does this mean? Pamela - St. Louis, MO (15:48)Can you explain 1 Corinthians 7:10-11 as it relates to divorce and remarriage? If you remarry, are you living in adultery? Nancy - City, ST (21:11)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (01/26/24), Hank shares his thoughts on Paul’s encounter with Lydia in Macedonia and quotes from Philippians chapter 4 concerning the generosity of the church at Philippi.Hank also answers the following questions:Can you explain the difference between the first, second, and third heaven? Does this mean that there are different levels of hell as well? Vincent - Fort Riley, KS (5:12)Can we determine whether or not someone is a true Christian? Brandon - St. Louis, MO (15:12)Is Deuteronomy 18:18 talking about the coming Messiah, since Jesus said that He does nothing on His own authority, but speaks just as the Father has taught Him? How are we to understand these verses in light of Christ’s divinity? Bruce - Victoria, BC (19:23)