Épisodes

  • Q&A: Jehovah’s Witnesses, Miscarriage, and Apologetics
    Jul 14 2025
    On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/14/25), Hank answers the following questions:

    In the past, I was involved with Feng Shui and divination. Is it possible for me to be reconciled or forgiven of these abominable practices? Lisa - Santa Clarita, CA (0:57)
    What is the best way to witness to Jehovah’s Witnesses? Joe - El Paso, TX (2:50)
    In Luke 23:43, is the comma in the wrong place? Pam - Due West, SC (5:07)
    My wife had a miscarriage. What happens to children when they die? Simon - Lethbridge, AB (7:39)
    What does Christian apologetics mean? Denise - Lincoln, NE (15:14)
    Do you have any advice for how to minister to my nephew, who is struggling with homosexuality? Anita - St. Louis, MO (16:38)
    Do Muslims believe that it is acceptable to lie to infidels to further the cause of Islam? Lori - Calgary, AB (23:54)
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    28 min
  • Best of BAM: Jesus’ Name, Relativism, and Defending the Bible
    Jul 12 2025
    On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank answers the following questions:

    Is Yeshua the proper name of Jesus? Is salvation based on the Hebrew name Yeshua? Sayla - Chicago, IL (0:44)
    I want to start a ministry. However, I believe the church commits abuses, such as its method of tithing. It doesn’t feel right. Do you know what I mean? Ken - Ashville, NC (2:51)
    I grew up with relativism. I do not want to take a hard position on secondary issues. What are your thoughts on having this mindset? Joel - Modesto, CA (7:04)
    A friend converted to Judaism and no longer believes Jesus is the Son of God. How can I best minister to her? Holly - Nashville, TN (15:13)
    I am a non-believer. What answer does Christianity give to the numerous inconsistencies, contradictions, and ridiculousness of the Bible? Jason - Des Moines, IA (17:50)
    Who created God? Jason - Des Moines, IA (21:01)
    I am a creationist. I have trouble reconciling the starlight coming from millions of light years away with the age of the Earth. Can you help me? Todd - Newton, KS (24:33)
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    28 min
  • The Talking Snake, and Q&A
    Jul 11 2025
    On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/11/25), Hank addresses the skeptical criticism against the historicity of the Bible regarding Eve conversing with a talking snake.

    Hank also answers the following questions:

    What does “Word of Faith” mean? Angela - Riverside, CA (4:44)
    I have been questioning God’s existence. Where do I stand with my salvation when I feel this way? Chris - Chandler, AZ (6:25)
    What is the connection with Isaiah 34:13-15 and the myth of Lilith being Adam’s first wife? Andrew - Fresno, CA (15:15)
    Many consider themselves Christian, but they dislike other races and foreigners. What are your thoughts? Joan - Manhattan, KS (16:50)
    Does God have a plan for our life at conception? Our daughter committed suicide, and we are struggling with knowing if there was anything that we could have done. Bob - Dodge City, KS (21:33)
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    28 min
  • Darwin’s Tree of Life, and Q&A
    Jul 10 2025
    On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/10/25), Hank comments on Darwin’s Tree of Life, an illustration and icon of evolution that is ultimately uprooted by the Cambrian Explosion.

    Hank also answers the following questions:

    Can you explain the woman in Proverbs 5 and 7? Vincent - Philadelphia, PA (3:17)
    I heard that hundreds of years ago, the Vatican removed chapters from the Bible that it did not want its followers to read. Is this true? Eric - Ocala, FL (8:01)
    What is the difference between the words “divination” and “divinity”? Andrew - Mobile, AL (15:14)
    How many years did the disciples minister from the time of their following Jesus Christ to their death? Tim - Spruce, MI (17:09)
    Where did the concept of a seven-year tribulation come from? Why is this teaching so prevalent? David - Kansas City, MO (23:04)
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    28 min
  • The Book of Mormon, and Q&A
    Jul 9 2025
    On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/09/25), Hank offers a critique of the historicity and reliability of the Book of Mormon, showing that it is human, rather than divine in origin.

    Hank also answers the following questions:

    I take issue with Creflo Dollar’s teaching about us being equal to God. What are your thoughts? Ronna - New Bransfield, TX (5:53)
    God said, “The man has become like one of us, knowing good and evil” in Genesis 3:22. Can you expound upon this? David - Pleasantville, PA (9:20)
    My son has determined that the Bible is just a good story book. He thinks there is a Creator, but it is not God. Can you give me some advice? Shirley - Chicago, IL (15:11)
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    28 min
  • Q&A: Creation of the Stars, the Book of Revelation, and Moses Striking the Rock
    Jul 8 2025
    On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/08/25), Hank answers the following questions:

    Can you explain why Mark’s Gospel chronicles a young man who ran away naked in Mark 14:51? Jason - Charlotte, NC (0:55)
    Does Genesis 1 say that God created night and day before the stars? Jason - Sioux Falls, SD (4:07)
    Can you clarify your view of the Tribulation and when the events of Revelation took place? Eddie - St. Louis, MO (15:10)
    What is the significance of Moses hitting the rock and not speaking to it as God commanded? Brian - Hartford, MI (23:22)
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    28 min
  • Q&A: Tithing, God’s Regret, and the Star of David
    Jul 7 2025
    On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/07/25), Hank answers the following questions:

    Are Christians required to tithe today? Daniel - Brooklyn, NY (0:52)
    Could you reiterate your objection to Joel Osteen’s teachings? Debbie - Eolia, MO (4:23)
    In 1 Samuel 15:35, why does it say that God regretted making Saul king of Israel? How can God regret something He did? Gary - Kansas City, MO (16:01)
    Is the Star of David an occult symbol? Wayne - Franklin, KY (18:44)
    Will God create again to get what we never gave Him? Kayla - Oklahoma City, OK (20:44)
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    28 min
  • Best of BAM: Death Before Adam, and Q&A
    Jul 5 2025
    On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank comments on the issue of death prior to Adam in the age of the Earth debate.

    Hank also answers the following questions:

    I’m doing a study on God’s will for our lives. Are some people created as vessels of honor and others for dishonor according to Romans 9:18-23? Lisa - Oklahoma City, OK (6:08)
    Does the armor of God in Ephesians 6 have a connection to Isaiah 59:17? Does Ephesians touch back to the Old Testament? Orville - Tulsa, OK (15:12)
    Regarding the assertion that Jesus never talked about homosexuality, Jesus’ reference to Genesis 2 regarding divorce and remarriage shows that husband and wife relationships are male and female, correct? Orville - Tulsa, OK (16:55)
    I noticed that in Genesis 7:11, the first instance of the word month is mentioned in the Bible. Why is month never mentioned in creation? Is the lesser light in Genesis 1:16 speaking of the moon? Ron - Springfield, MO (20:56)
    I’m a part-time youth pastor considering full-time ministry. What is the biblical role of a pastor? Should it be a paid position? Craig - Macon, MO (24:04)
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    28 min