Bible Answer Man Podcast with Hank Hanegraaff

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, 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. Mary - St. Louis, MO (6:45) I have a porn addiction, and many of my co-workers bring pornographic images into the workplace. How can I handle this situation? Matthew - Lincoln, NE (9:24) Did angels have sex with women in Genesis 6:2? Marvin - Sioux City, IA (15:12) Are Hades and Hell two different places? Marvin - Sioux City, IA (17:12) Regarding the book 23 Minutes in Hell, do you think this story is true, and must we live a perfect life to make it to heaven? Katie - IA (19:13) Is David talking to himself in Psalm 4 when he says, “be angry and sin not”? How does this relate to Paul’s citation in Ephesians 4:26? Greg - Kansas City, MO (23:48)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/27/26), Hank answers the following questions: Why let Judas hold the moneybag since he was a thief? Tom - Cleveland, OH (0:44) What is the difference between biblical love and worldly love? Jim - Washington, DC (4:31) Are alcohol and tobacco biblically permissible? Seth - El Dorado, KS (15:14) Acts 14 tells of Paul healing a crippled man who had faith to be healed. Do you need faith to be healed? Do we still have the gift of healing? Stephen - KS (18:44) What are good proofs for God’s existence for atheists? Jan - St. Louis, MO (23:27)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/26/26), Hank answers the following questions: What does a “rhema word” mean? David - San Antonio, TX (2:45) How should I witness to Jehovah’s Witnesses about the deity of Christ? Brandon - College Station, TX (6:08) What is your take on the teachings of Joyce Meyer? Janine - Topeka, KS (15:12) What are your thoughts about the book The Shack? Shawn - VA (19:04) If someone believes in God but not in Jesus, why wouldn’t they go to heaven, since Jesus is God? Tony - Newcastle, PA (21:21)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/25/26), Hank answers the following questions: Regarding the Tower of Babel in Genesis 11:6, why was God worried that man would become too powerful? Dana - CA (0:50) What is the firmament? Seth - El Dorado, KS (4:09) Why did Jude cite the Book of Enoch? Trisha - Huntington Beach, CA (15:13) Who is Arnold Murray? Scotty - Stillwater, OK (17:49) Can you elaborate on the doctrine of Hell? How do you bring up the subject of Hell in conversation? Andrew - Springfield, MO (20:22)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/24/26), Hank answers the following questions: How old was Joseph at the time of his marriage to the Virgin Mary? Troy - Kansas City, KS (0:59) Can you give the origin of the name “Jehovah”? Is there a biblical basis for coming up with that name? Troy - Kansas City, KS (2:32) I see many professing Christians who fall short of living right with God. What am I supposed to do? Julia - Orange Park, FL (4:03) Why was Jacob allowed to deceive Isaac and steal Esau’s blessing? Curtis - MO (15:10) How can we identify false teaching? Dana - CO (17:56) Can you offer the proper interpretation of the antichrist in 1 John 2:22? Conrad - Dallas, TX (21:56)

Hank Hanegraaff brings an important announcement about a brand-new initiative at the Christian Research Institute: a new podcast titled A Commitment to Reality, hosted by his son, Dave Hanegraaff. This podcast is not only timely but extraordinarily relevant. Why? Because we live in an era of “reality rot.” To paraphrase Blaise Pascal, we live in an age in which truth is so obscure and falsehood so established that, apart from “a commitment to reality,” you simply cannot know it. Our new podcast is a powerful complement to CRI’s other podcasts and publications, extending our ministry and mission to a whole new generation of change agents. Please subscribe to A Commitment to Reality on YouTube for full episodes and clips, and follow wherever you get your podcasts. You can also help spread the word by rating, reviewing, and telling others about A Commitment to Reality. And remember: Because truth matters, reality matters. That’s why we must remain committed to reality.

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/23/26), Hank celebrates the beginning of the Lenten season, with today being Clean Monday, a day in which we are to leave behind our sinful attitudes. Hank stresses the importance of fasting, one of the predominant themes of the Great Lent. The stomach is like an undisciplined child, forever demanding its fill of empty calories. The discipline of fasting restores one’s balance and self-control. Hank also answers the following questions: How can I overcome sin through the power of the Spirit according to Ephesians? Jared - Kansas City, KS (6:03) I’ve heard you say the flames of hell aren’t literal, so do you believe the waters of the flood covered the entire earth? Brian - Muskogee, OK (8:50) Do you know anything about God sending Moses and Ezekiel back to preach the Word? Mark - Kalamazoo, MI (15:41) Are the two natures of Christ easy to understand? Mike - Boone, IA (19:39)

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 and developing the discipline to live in alignment with that truth—with reality. This podcast is an apologetic for reality—each episode serving as an intentional act of grounding our existence together as we commit to what is beautiful, good, and true. Subscribe to A Commitment to Reality on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ACommitmenttoReality for the full episodes + clips, as well as Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-commitment-to-reality/id1876254826 , Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/378rR6Oz8YkbTOIqSfhlV3 and follow wherever you get podcasts. You can help spread the word about this new podcast by giving us a rating and review from the other channels we are listed on and telling others!

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 the Earth? Dennis - CO (19:34) My neighbor shot his wife, then committed suicide. Will he go to heaven or hell? Marion - Cambridge, MA (21:38)

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. Mary - St. Louis, MO (6:45) I have a porn addiction, and many of my co-workers bring pornographic images into the workplace. How can I handle this situation? Matthew - Lincoln, NE (9:24) Can you explain the meaning of “perfect” regarding spiritual gifts in 1 Corinthians 14? Eric - Winchester, KY (15:11) When Moses asked God to blot his name out of His book, was this a reference to the Book of Life? Joe - Price, TX (17:29) Is harboring unforgiveness an unpardonable sin that can jeopardize salvation? Ben - Cape Coral, FL (21:02)

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 God isn’t punishing him? Alex - El Paso, TX (8:16) Did angels have sex with women in Genesis 6:2? Marvin - Sioux City, IA (15:12) Are Hades and Hell two different places? Marvin - Sioux City, IA (17:12) Regarding the book 23 Minutes in Hell, do you think this story is true, and must we live a perfect life to make it to heaven? Katie - IA (19:13) Is David talking to himself in Psalm 4 when he says, “be angry and sin not”? How does this relate to Paul’s citation in Ephesians 4:26? Greg - Kansas City, MO (23:48)

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—the death of Jesus Christ on the cross on our behalf. Hank also discusses Clean Monday, which is part of the Eastern Church’s observance of the Great Lent that will be observed this coming Monday. Hank also answers the following questions: Which historian was the first to mention the Gospels? Jason - Harrisburg, PA (6:24) If Jesus died on a Friday and rose on Sunday, isn’t that just two days? Jason - Harrisburg, PA (7:12) Could you clarify your statement on the doctrine of 'once saved, always saved'? Jonathan - Calgary, AB (8:57) I’ve had someone question me about Christ being in the grave for three days; would you mind explaining that? Kurt - Spokane, WA (16:08) What would have happened if Adam and Eve had not eaten the fruit from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil? Keith - Kalamazoo, MI (18:57) I believe the Church misunderstands the timing of the day of preparation and Jesus’ crucifixion. Tracy - Hayden, ID (21:59)

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 being responsible for capital punishment. What is your opinion? Rita (7:03) Have an agnostic friend whose daughter converted to Mormonism. What can I do to help the Mormon daughter read the Bible? Honor - AR (16:20) What about the pretribulation rapture? Diane - Spokane, WA (21:24) Can you comment on prosperity gospel teachers and their impact on Christianity? Dean - Salt Lake City, UT (24:28)

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?” There are some obvious reasons. Washington was, of course, our first president. He served as commander-in-chief of colonial armies during the American Revolution. He set the standard for all presidents that would follow in his train. He was a man of great personal integrity. He famously established the maxim that liberty is greater than any singular individual. And, Hank’s favorite reason for celebrating this holiday, he is eminently quotable. “It is better to live alone than in bad company.” “Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.” “All I am I owe to my mother. I attribute my success in life to the moral, intellectual, and physical education I received from her.” These quotes from George Washington show that he was a president who knew the Bible, as they all echo what is taught in Holy Scripture.

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 martyrdom of the disciples that I can show to my skeptic friend? Israel - El Paso, TX (16:54) At what age do we become accountable for our sins? Andrea - Springfield, MO (20:49)

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 courtship is likely connected with certain customs of the pagan festival Lupercalia. If so, this would be another example of Christians usurping a pagan holiday and Christianizing it for the glory of Christ. Hank also answers the following questions: Why didn’t God actualize the angels in righteousness before they fell? Crystal - Kansas City, KS (15:39) Since Paul in 1 Corinthians 1:10 says there should not be divisions amongst believers, what does this say about all the different denominations within the body of Christ today? Jessie - IA (17:09) Could you explain the story of the fish with a coin in its mouth in Matthew 17:24-27? Gus - Oklahoma City, OK (20:06) Would the command to obey the government in Romans chapter 13 apply to Sharia law? Cameron - OK (21:51)

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 Earth? Dennis - CO (19:34) My neighbor shot his wife, then committed suicide. Will he go to heaven or hell? Marion - Cambridge, MA (21:38)

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? Nick - Pittsburgh, PA (7:17) All I hear you say is to go to man for answers. As a Mormon, we read the Book of Mormon and the Bible, and pray to Heavenly Father for answers. Tim - Las Vegas, NV (18:04) DNA testing is a good idea. Were DNA tests done on Native South Americans? Jay - ME (23:43)

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)

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 two thieves crucified with Christ; one mocked the Lord, but the other defended Him. However, Matthew and Mark state that both mocked Christ. How to resolve this apparent contradiction? Jonathan - Memphis, TN (24:14)