Bible Answer Man Podcast with Hank Hanegraaff

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/08/26), Hank continues to provide an overview of the days of Holy Week, picking up with Holy Wednesday, otherwise known as Spy Wednesday. For on the Wednesday of the last week of Christ’s earthly sojourn, Judas became a spy for the enemies of the Messiah. On this day, the ancient Church commemorates the ultimate in contrasts: a prostitute transformed into a pure bride in contrast to a chosen disciple who conspires with sinful men to betray the King of Truth.Hank also answers the following questions:I have a friend who is a member of Rodney Howard-Browne’s church. If he believes in the essentials, how does that make his ministry a cult, and how can I explain that to my friend? Nancy - PA (15:46)What is your take on sola scriptura now as an Orthodox Christian, and do you think it is biblical? Chris - Seattle, WA (19:33)I heard you say the other day that there was no rapture. Am I incorrect, or did you actually say that? Charles - Dexter, MO (23:04)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/07/26), Hank continues to highlight the days of Holy Week. On Holy Tuesday, we commemorate the Parable of the Ten Virgins as found in Matthew chapter 25. In this parable—this extended simile with extraordinarily sharp teeth—the coming of Christ is likened to the coming of the bridegroom to the home of his bride during the sacramental ritual of marriage. In the narrative of the parable, there are ten virgins—five wise and five foolish. The five wise virgins are illustrative of those who practice almsgiving and mercy. The five foolish represent those who selfishly squander God’s provisions upon themselves. In the end, the bridegroom arrives, and the five who were prepared went in with him to the eternal wedding banquet. And then, says Jesus, “the door was shut.” To the five foolish virgins who belatedly asked for the door to be opened, the bridegroom replied, “I tell you the truth, I don’t know you.”Hank also answers the following question:My son struggles with knowing that he’s saved. He said that he’s prayed and prayed but doesn’t feel like he hears from God. What can I say to him? Carol - Nashville, TN (19:41)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/06/26), Hank focuses on Holy Week, with Christians in the Eastern Church celebrating Palm Sunday yesterday while Christians in the West celebrated Christ’s resurrection, concluding their Holy Week. Holy Week for Christians in the East begins the day before Palm Sunday. It’s the day christened by the ancient Church, Lazarus Saturday. It is on that day that we remember afresh that our Lord Jesus Christ raised Lazarus, a historical reality that points forward to the universal resurrection of all humanity. The next day, Palm Sunday marks the commemoration of Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Christ’s entrance into Jerusalem announced the establishment of the Kingdom of God and a foretaste of the time that He will gather His perfected bride and carry her over the threshold of Jordan into the New Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God. On Holy Monday, the fig tree is set before us as a reminder of the danger inherent in having an appearance of godliness but being devoid of its reality. A reminder to be vigilant and bear the fruits of righteousness and repentance.Hank also answers the following questions:If you believe that salvation is “once saved, always saved,” would this mean your free will no longer exists? Tim - Keller, TX (15:49)To me, the term replacement theology seems to be an accurate term as opposed to a misnomer, would you not say? Mark - Vancouver, BC (21:10)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank interviews Dr. Paul Maier, former Russell H. Seibert Professor of Ancient History at Western Michigan University, about the DVD The Week that Changed the World. Hank and Dr. Maier discuss the significance of Holy Week, those who erroneously deny the fatal torment of Jesus, extra-biblical evidence for the life of Christ that corresponds to Scripture, and more questions and misinformation surrounding the most important week in all of history.

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/03/26), Hank reaches the conclusion of the four-part argument for the resurrection of Jesus Christ, transformation. What happened as a result of the resurrection is unprecedented. In the span of a few hundred years, a small band of insignificant believers succeeded in turning an entire empire upside down. The Twelve—minus Judas, plus Paul—were radically revolutionized. Peter, once afraid of being exposed as a follower of Christ, became a lion of the faith. Paul, the ceaseless persecutor, became the chief proselytizer of the Gentiles. Within weeks of the resurrection, not just a few, but an entire community of thousands of Jews, willingly transformed the spiritual and sociological traditions underscoring their national identity. Of one thing Hank has become certain—if twenty-first-century Christians would grasp the reality of resurrection like first-century Christians did, their lives would be totally transformed.Today, Great and Holy Friday, “he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed” (Isaiah 53:5 NIV). As Theanthropos (God-Man), the spotless Lamb of God lived a perfectly sinless human life and died a sinner’s death to sufficiently atone once for all for the sins of humanity. Isaiah not only foreshadows the death of Christ but His resurrection as well. Isaiah prophetically looks forward toward the resurrection of “a man of sorrows, and familiar with suffering” as the earnest of our resurrection on the last day. “After the suffering of his soul,” says Isaiah, “he will see the light of life and be satisfied.” In like fashion, our bodies will be resurrected from the dust of the ground. Jesus, who fulfills the entire mosaic of Old Testament resurrection prophecies left no doubt about this coming resurrection: “Do not be amazed at this, for a time is coming when all who are in their graves will hear his voice and come out—those who have done what is good will rise to live, and those who have done what is evil will rise to be condemned” (John 5:28-29 NIV). If Christ had not himself been resurrected, the promise that he will resurrect dry bones in scattered graves would be as empty as the tomb guaranteeing its fulfillment.

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/02/26), Hank moves on to the third part of the four-part argument for the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the appearances of Christ. In the Acts of the Apostles, Dr. Luke writes that Jesus gave the disciples “many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God” (Acts 1:3 NIV). Likewise, the apostle Paul exudes confidence in the appearances of Christ (1 Corinthians 15). And like Paul, Peter in his powerful Pentecost proclamation confidently communicated that many credible eyewitnesses could confirm the fact of Christ’s physical post-resurrection appearances (Acts 2:29-32). One thing can be stated with ironclad certainty. The apostles did not merely propagate Christ’s teachings, they were absolutely positive that he had appeared to them in the flesh. Additionally, the apostles claimed that Christ appeared to hundreds of people who were still alive. It would have been one thing to attribute these supernatural experiences to people who had already died. It was quite another to attribute them to multitudes who were still alive and available for cross-examination.

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/01/26), Hank continues the trek from Palm Sunday—when Jesus Christ rode into Jerusalem precisely the way that Zechariah said he would—to Easter. Yesterday, Hank began to talk about the four-part argument that Saint Paul gives in 1 Corinthians 15, which underscores that Christ has, in fact, risen from the dead. Today, Hank moves on to the second part of the argument, the empty tomb. As it is incontrovertible that Christ suffered fatal torment, so too, it is certain beyond reasonable doubt that Christ was buried in the tomb of Joseph of Arimathea and that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures. Were it not true, Christianity would not have survived the tomb containing the remains of the Messiah. As the reliability of the resurrection is undermined in the media, Christians must be prepared to demonstrate that Jesus was buried and that on Easter morning, some two thousand years ago, the tomb was indeed empty. Hank also addresses a question that comes up often on the Bible Answer Man broadcast, “Was Jesus really in the grave for three days and three nights?”

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/31/26), Hank focuses on the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We spend so much time on Christmas and justifiably so because Jesus came in incarnation so that we could experience what it is to take on the divine nature—of course excluding identity of essence. But if there’s no resurrection, there is no hope for Christianity. So, over the next few days, Hank wants to emphasize the significance of resurrection.

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/30/26), Hank discusses Jesus Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem. This is, of course, celebrated by Christians as Palm Sunday, which the Western Church observed yesterday, and the Eastern Church will celebrate this coming Sunday. On Palm Sunday, we celebrate Jesus riding into Jerusalem, not as a political messiah, but rather in humility and peace in fulfillment of Zechariah’s famed prophecy: “See, your king comes to you, righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey” (Zechariah 9:9 NIV). Christ’s entrance into Jerusalem announced the establishment of the Kingdom of God. It was a foretaste of the time that He will gather His perfected bride and carry her over the threshold of Jordan into a New Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God.

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank shares on the importance of learning and practicing the literal principle of biblical interpretation.Hank also answers the following questions:When the alcoholic removes alcohol from his life, he is not physically maimed. Doesn’t this contradict Jesus’ teaching in Mark 9:45-47? Abraham - Lincoln, NE (5:30)Can a divorced Christian remarry? Is this a sin? Dave - Louisville, KY (8:13)In light of Paul’s words on circumcision in Galatians 5:3 and 1 Corinthians 7:18, why did he allow Timothy’s circumcision? Peter - West Palm Beach, FL (15:13)Are Christians still subject to the Mosaic Law? Mike - St. Louis, MO (19:40)Are the translations of the Bible fallible? Jason - IL (23:32)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/27/26), Hank interviews Dr. Paul Maier, former Russell H. Seibert Professor of Ancient History at Western Michigan University, about the DVD The Week that Changed the World. Hank and Dr. Maier discuss the significance of Holy Week, those who erroneously deny the fatal torment of Jesus, extra-biblical evidence for the life of Christ that corresponds to Scripture, and more questions and misinformation surrounding the most important week in all of history.

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/26/26), Hank shares the testimony of Michelle, who came out of Mormonism.Hank also answers the following questions:I am discussing the two natures of Christ. Did Christ have a human spirit and a divine spirit? Michael - Fort Worth, TX (5:11)What is the sin leading to death in 1 John 5:16? Why pray that people should not commit that sin? Zeke - Old Ridge, NE (9:00)Is the Antichrist not necessarily just one person? Chuck - Cleveland, MS (15:12)Is the story about the sons of God and daughters of men in Genesis 6 referring to angels having sex with women? Debra - Dallas, TX (18:21)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/25/26), Hank answers the following questions:I became a Christian, but my wife did not. How can I share my faith with my children without straining my marriage? Mark - Vancouver, BC (0:50)Was Jude 9 referring to a source outside the Bible? Why the debate over the body of Moses? Tim - Phoenix, AZ (4:45)What are your thoughts about the International House of Prayer and Mike Bickle? Chris - Kansas City, MO (8:18)What is the difference between an apostate and a heretic? Carl - WI (15:13)Can you explain to me about Judgment Day? If our sins are forgotten, why is God going to judge Christians? Patty - St. Louis, MO (16:24)Can you explain Peter’s vision regarding the eating of animals? Chip - Bloomington, IL (20:52)Genesis says, “God created the heavens and the earth.” Are there multiple levels of heaven? Mark - Omaha, NE (23:04)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/24/26), Hank answers the following questions:If a Christian does not give 10% of their gross income, are they in disobedience to God and subject to punishment? Tracy - Riverside, CA (0:56)Are we still under the dietary laws in Leviticus? Daniel - Peoria, IL (5:12)Did the Old Testament permit polygamy? Why was it okay for David and Solomon to have multiple wives? Tim - AL (6:43)If tithing is like training wheels for giving, why cannot the OT dietary laws be training wheels for a proper diet? Joyce - St. Louis, MO (15:10)I want to serve God, but I do not feel like I love the Lord. What’s stopping me from feeling that relationship? Don - St. Louis, MO (17:33)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/23/26), Hank shares on Jesus being the fulfillment of Old Testament messianic prophecies.Hank also answers the following questions:When should you leave your church for another church? Michael - Rochester, IN (8:27)What are your thoughts about the New Living Translation? Michael - Rochester, IN (10:37)Did the early church have a dispensational theology with respect to a future millennium contra to what is taught by covenant theology? Stephen - Branson, MO (15:12)If the rapture is unbiblical, then what does it mean in Scripture when it tells us “one will be taken and the other left”? Stephen - Calgary, AB (18:45)Why is Sunday the day we go to church? I can’t find it anywhere in the Bible. James - Murray, IA (23:55)

Jay Richards has made more appearances on Hank Unplugged than any other guest. As the longtime producer of the podcast, Dave Hanegraaff thought it would be fitting to have Jay be one of the first guests to join him on his new podcast, A Commitment to Reality.  In this preview from A Commitment to Reality, Jay and Dave explore the importance of listening to those we disagree with, how social media distorts our perception of reality, and why embodiment—simply going outside and being present—may be one of the most important disciplines we’ve forgotten.They also dive into the growing influence of artificial intelligence, why the debate over AI is ultimately a question of anthropology, and how our understanding of the human person will shape the future more than any technology.To hear the full conversation—including Jay’s reflections on fasting, discipline, and practices that reconnect us to reality—search for A Commitment to Reality wherever you listen to podcasts and follow the show so you never miss an episode.You can also watch full episodes and clips on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@ACommitmenttoReality

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank shares on the mathematics of spiritual multiplication; the way Christianity can grow exponentially just by leading one person a year with just 12 evangelists. In less than 30 years, the whole world could be evangelized, and even if the population doubled, it would only take one additional year.Hank also answers the following questions:Peter quotes Joel in Acts 2. When was this prophecy from Joel 2 fulfilled? Christopher - MI (3:40)What are the greater works mentioned in John 14:12? Rick - Oklahoma City, OK (15:13)A friend of mine said that people don’t choose God, God chooses the people. What is your insight on this? Jason - Phoenix, AZ (18:23)Regarding Matthew 16:18, is Peter the rock upon which the Church was built? What is the proper understanding of this verse? Larry - Long Beach, CA (21:22)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/20/26), Hank answers the following questions:Can you address Bill Wiese’s account of spending 23 minutes in Hell? Bob - Fort Wayne, IN (0:52)Friends have recommended to me books by Mary K. Baxter and Rebecca Brown; do you have any comments on them? Joanne - Montreal, QC (6:49)In light of Paul’s words on circumcision in Galatians 5:3 and 1 Corinthians 7:18, why did he allow Timothy’s circumcision? Peter - West Palm Beach, FL (15:13)Are Christians still subject to the Mosaic Law? Mike - St. Louis, MO (19:40)Are the translations of the Bible fallible? Jason - IL (23:32)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/19/26), Hank answers the following questions:What is the scriptural basis for determining family size? Amber - Atlanta, GA (1:57)What do you mean by “reading the Bible for all its worth”? Jamie - London, ON (4:32)Does the parable of the wheat and tares apply to gays in the church, Muslims, and other people we disagree with? Lori - Gary, TX (7:00)I read an article about what the Bible says about sex. They claimed that the washing of feet is an innuendo about sex. How do I refute this? Katie - Storm Lake, IA (15:11)Regarding the three visitors in Genesis 18, was one of them Jesus, and the other the Holy Spirit? Tony - Deer Park, TX (17:54)What event is tied to the gathering of the elect with the trumpet call in Matthew 24:31? Aaron - Jefferson City, MO (21:32)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/18/26), Hank shares on the importance of learning and practicing the literal principle of biblical interpretation.Hank also answers the following questions:When the alcoholic removes alcohol from his life, he is not physically maimed. Doesn’t this contradict Jesus’ teaching in Mark 9:45-47? Abraham - Lincoln, NE (5:29)Can a divorced Christian remarry? Is this a sin? Dave - Louisville, KY (8:12)The Anabaptist tradition, particularly the Amish-Mennonite faith. Are these churches within the pale of orthodoxy? Wayne - KY (15:14)A coworker mentioned a woman created out of sand and given to Satan as a wife. Her name was Lilith. Is there any truth to this? Melissa - Asherville, MO (20:12)Is the Trinity an essential doctrine? Orlando - High Point, NC (23:17)