Bible Answer Man Podcast with Hank Hanegraaff

On today's edition of the Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank discusses the advantages and blessings of being part of the CRI Support Team. Hank also expands on and defines 4 groups people associated with CRI: CRI Support Team members, Donors, Occasional Givers, and Non-Giving Listeners. Hank also answers the following questions: I have an associate who thinks the Church of Christ is the only church and that other churches are false, and leading people to hell. What are your thoughts on this? How can Jesus be listed as a descendant of Joseph in the Bible? What are your thoughts on The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence.

On today's edition of the Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank reminds his listeners about his new podcast, Hank Unplugged. Hank also mentions that although he is feeling great, he had a platelet transfusion today. This was necessary due to his chemotherapy. Hank also mentions that he received a brand new picture today of a beautiful 11-year-old young lady named Alysse. On the back of her photo, Alysse wrote, "Dear Mr. Hank. I am praying for you every day." She then inscribed "Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; Save me and I shall be saved, for You are my praise." Jeremiah 17:14 "I love you Hank. Interstellar #94" Alysse was Snowflake #94, part of the Snowflakes Embryo Adoption program. Ideas have consequences. Hank also answers the following questions: My pastor told me he considers the story of Noah in the Bible to be an allegory, and not historical. Is it just a story, or is it true? What can you tell me about the ministry of Watchman Nee?

On today's edition of the Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank comments on an article he read titled, "Asked Their Sex, Some Marked 'X'." Gender-fluidity issues are cropping up all across America. The Christian Church throughout the world is battling devastating liberalism from within, and fierce opposition and persecution from without. Hank also answers the following questions: What are your thoughts about the Eucharist within the Presbyterian church? Most Muslims I talk with bring up negative things in the Old Testament such as slavery. How would you respond to these types of questions?

On today's edition of the Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank remembers Walter Martin, the founder of Christian Research Institute. Walter Martin went home to be with the Lord 28 years ago yesterday, June 26. While doing the Bible Answer Man Live Facebook event, with family in studio, Hank thought about Walter's passing. Today, Hank invites Cindee Martin Morgan to join him in honoring her Dad. Hank also answers the following questions: What is your opinion on Christians watching mixed martial arts? In John 5:28-29 Jesus says that all will be raised, the good and the bad. In Romans 3:23 Paul says that all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. Based on this, who are the "good" in John 5?

On today's edition of the Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank introduces Dr. Larry Johnston, Executive Vice President and Chief Advancement Office for CRI. Hank and Larry discuss the monumental challenges and opportunities CRI is facing and addressing.

On today's edition of the Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank begins by discussing Bill Nye, the Science Guy, and Neil deGrasse Tyson, comparing their views of human significance. Hank asserts that our importance is not determined by our DNA, but by God's view of our significance. All people, being made in the image of God, are significant human beings from conception on. Hank also answers the following questions: How can I communicate the love of Jesus, and the truth and purpose of His incarnation, to those around me in a loving way? Romans 8:39 says nothing can separate us form the love of God, yet Hebrew 6 warns of falling away through apostasy. Can a Christian walk away from his salvation and be lost? Last fall you told me you were an evangelical protestant, and yet you told someone else recently that you have been Orthodox for over 2 years. Can you help me understand this? What are your feelings about honoring Sunday, instead of Saturday, as the Sabbath? Was Judas destined to sin and betray Christ? Is the discovery of soft tissue in dinosaur bones an important issue in the creation/evolution debate?

On today's special edition of the Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank talks about the joy of contagious giving--giving time, talent, and treasure for the sake of the Kingdom. Every breath we have is held in the hollow of God's hand. May God grant that we use His resources wisely. Hank also answers the following questions: How are we as Christians to treat movies that take events out of the Bible, and yet present them in a secular way? On December 26, 2011, I was diagnosed with incurable cancer. My oncologist recently called me to say that I am now cancer free! Is this a miracle? My 47 year-old son is a Buddhist and in the military. He has gone into a major slump and is dropping out of life. How should I pray for him? What can I do? Given that even the Bible mentions other writings, how is it that the 27 books of the New Testament were canonized?

On today's special edition of the Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank discusses the theology of giving as June is the Fiscal Year-End for Christian Research Institute. Larry Johnston, CRI's Executive Vice-President and Chief Advancement Officer, joins Hank on today's broadcast. Hank also answers the following questions: Would you restate your answer regarding repentance and those who desire salvation and those who don't? I recently found out that my son's pastor regularly spends the night at his girlfriend's house, yet insists that nothing is going on physically. What are your thoughts on this situation?

On today's special edition of the Bible Answer Man broadcast, we present a recent episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast, in which Hank invited author Rod Dreher to discuss his book, The Benedict Option: A Strategy for Christians in a Post-Christian Nation.

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank begins by mentioning the ABC's of redefining marriage. Two communities are heading towards each with blinding speed. One that finds its life in God and biblical truth, and the other comprised of the LGBTQ activists who are now pushing for a radical redefinition of marriage and gender, a Church remade in the image of the culture, and a greatly expanded government filling the once vibrant church, which has left a very obvious void. Hank also answers the following questions: My husband of nearly 40 years suddenly has asked for a divorce. How do I forgive him, and what should I do? Are you familiar with the term Unam Sanctam? It sounds to me like the Catholic church is teaching that of you are not part of the Catholic church, there is no way to be saved. Matthew 6:24 ends with "you cannot serve God and mammon." Other translations say "money" instead. Which is correct? The Pope has said that during Lent, there are three important things we need to focus on: fasting, alms giving, and bible study. What are your thoughts on this? Is a full understanding of the baptism of the Holy Spirit required in order for it to be true and effective for me? Proverbs 22:6 says, "Raise up your children in the way they should go, and when they are old, they will not depart from it." My 2nd oldest son who was raised in the Christian faith has come out as gay, and now says he is an atheist. How do I reconcile his life choices and this verse? Have you read the book, or seen the movie, The Shack? What are your thoughts? I can neither subscribe to Calvinism with the absolute sovereignty of God, or to Free Will, and consider the concept of middle knowledge interesting. What are your thoughts on middle knowledge?

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank begins the broadcast with a note from his son David. David is helping Hank to get connected via social media, including Hank's new podcast, Hank Unplugged. This week's podcast features Francis Beckwith. Hank also answers the following questions: What do you know about Dr. Michael Youssef? Is there a documented case where anyone has been to heaven and has come back to report it? If I do make it to Heaven, how do I know that I will never sin again? A woman I am acquainted with has a husband who cannot come back to America as he is an illegal alien. She met another man, and got involved with him, and now thinks this is a blessing of God. Isn't this simply adultery? Have you ever been discouraged, thinking that no one is interested hearing the truth of God's word, and if so, how did you motivate yourself to continue?

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank mentions that this is a unique broadcast focusing on Orthodoxy. Hank also mentions the article about him that was in the Charlotte Observer over the weekend. Hank's special guest today is Frederica Mathewes-Green. Hank and Frederica discuss her book, Welcome to the Orthodox Church: An Introduction to Eastern Christianity.

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank opens the program by reminding listeners of his new podcast, Hank Unplugged. Hank also discusses the great social transformation experiment that has been aggressively challenging and reshaping culture. Hank also answers the following questions: Romans 8:39 says nothing can separate us form the love of God, yet Hebrew 6 warns of falling away through apostasy. Can a Christian walk away from his salvation and be lost? Last fall you told me you were an evangelical protestant, and yet you told someone else recently that you have been Orthodox for over 2 years. Can you help me understand this? What are your feelings about honoring Sunday, instead of Saturday, as the Sabbath? Was Judas destined to sin and betray Christ? Is the discovery of soft tissue in dinosaur bones an important issue in the creation/evolution debate?

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank begins the broadcast by putting in a plug for the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL. The current issue features an article on the Sunni/Shi'a split in Islam. Hank also focuses on the article by Paul Nelson. This article points out that the current debate between evolutionism and Christianity is not a fight between science and faith, but between theology and theology: secular religion vs. biblical religion. Hank also answers the following questions: Could God have brought Adam and Eve into existence through Theistic Evolution? How do you reconcile the statutes in Roman Catholicism and icons in Eastern Orthodoxy with Exodus 20:4-5? Does the Bible tell us what kind of wine Jesus created at the wedding in Cana? What does the Bible say concerning people who lie about getting revelations from God?

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank mentions that episode 2 of Hank Unplugged with special guest Rod Dreher is now online. Hank just recorded episode 3 with Francis Beckwith, and this episode will be online next week. Hank also discusses the many outreaches of Christian Research Institute. Hank also answers the following questions: What are your thoughts on the Mystic tradition and Fr. Richard Rohr? Does the Eastern Orthodox church teach the practice of praying to the departed saints? The topic of Enneagrams, popularized by Ian Morgan Cron, has been circulating throughout the entire body of Christ. Has CRI addressed issue? According to the Bible, King Saul took his own life. A gentleman in a senior center recently commented that he was going to "check-out" when he wanted to. Is this biblically permissible? What is your opinion of Purgatory? What do the Orthodox teach about Purgatory?