On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (01/21/25), we present an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank’s guest is historian Richard Weikart, author of the important and powerful book, Unnatural Death: Medicine’s Descent from Healing to Killing.

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (01/20/25), Hank remembers Martin Luther King Jr., as America observes the holiday named in his honor. Hank says that every year he is reminded of the power of one. One person can make a difference, like Mahatma Gandhi who sparked a civil disobedience movement that energized tens of millions towards independence. Gandhi’s nonviolent civil disobedience ethic would provide impetus from Nelson Mandela’s anti-apartheid movement in South Africa to Martin Luther King Jr’s civil rights movement. King stood at the forefront of the civil rights movement and profoundly changed the course of American history with his nonviolent resistance to racial segregation and discrimination.

Hank also answers the following questions:

Is it biblical to believe in the death penalty? Myrna - Brooklyn, NY (15:12)
What is the origin of the prosperity gospel? How should we interpret Psalm 37:4 in this regard? Steve - Oklahoma City, OK (20:13)
What is your interpretation of 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17? Ron - Prescott, AZ (23:27)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank asks listeners to think about their prayer life and encourages developing the discipline of listening for God’s voice.

Hank also answers the following questions:

Why do we need to pray if God already knows what we need? Zachary - Oakland, TN (3:43)
Does the peace symbol have any connection to the occult? Would it be appropriate for our Youth Group to use the peace symbol? Harris - Philadelphia, PA (9:16)
I am reading through the Bible. The “high places” are mentioned a lot. What does “high places” refer to? Georgia - Bloomfield, NM (15:11)
I think Judas went to hell for his betrayal of Jesus. Did God predestine Judas to do this? Did Judas have a choice? Nicole - Preston, MO (18:22)
My church refuses to pray for Christian soldiers because soldiers kill. What is the right thing to do? Harold - Dayton, OH (21:15)
I live near Amish. What exactly do the Amish believe? Rebecca - Atlanta, MO (23:57)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (01/17/25), the late Elliot Miller, former Editor-in-Chief of the Christian Research Journal joins Hank in answering questions. Hank talks about the three key issues of Christian apologetics—origins, the incarnation and resurrection of Christ, and the reliability of the Bible.

Hank and Elliot also answer the following questions:

In 1 Corinthians 11:10, what does “because of the angels” mean? Stanley - Honey Grove, TX (5:24)
The man who teaches adult Sunday school at our church is a convicted child molester. What should we do? Charlotte - Townsend, VA (9:11)
Can you explain what happened with Jephthah and his daughter in Judges 11? Ronald - Springfield, MO (15:16)
I have a problem with the Law of Moses concerning rapists paying a fine or marrying the woman they raped. Can you help me? Leia - Blue Springs, MO (18:31)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (01/16/25), Hank answers the following questions:

My wife is distraught over the fact that we won’t be married in heaven. How can I explain what our relationship will be like? Matthew - St. Louis, MO (0:50)
Why does Revelation 12:17 and 14:12 talk about those who keep the commandments of God and the testimony of Jesus? Julio - Kansas City, MO (4:11)
What about churches that no longer have posted nor preach on the Ten Commandments? Julio - Kansas City, MO (7:46)
What do you think about the cessationist and non-cessationist views of spiritual gifts? Jonathan - Houston, TX (15:11)
How could the biblical writers faithfully recount events they were not eyewitnesses of? Jim - Woodway, TX (20:56)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (01/15/25), Hank addresses skeptics who boldly assert that the Bible cannot be the infallible repository of redemptive revelation because the very first two chapters are in contradiction.

Hank also answers the following questions:

I only see one second coming of the Lord, but every church I go to tells of two or three, and this bothers me. Gaynelle - Sandstone, VA (3:34)
My 7-year-old son asked me where dinosaurs come from in the Bible. Can you help me with an answer? Gene - Stockton, MO (8:38)
I was invited to join the local Elks Lodge. Do you have information about them? Larry - Richlands, VA (15:11)
What is your opinion on petitioning “Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven” in the Lord’s Prayer despite there being no illness in heaven? Darren - St. Louis, MO (17:22)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (01/14/25), Hank answers the following questions:

My husband is in jail for spousal abuse and rape. Should I divorce him? Sharon - St. Louis, MO (1:25)
How do we harmonize dinosaurs and the Bible? Troy - Detroit, MI (4:10)
How do you interpret 1 John 5 on the sin that leads to death? Ray - Vancouver, BC (8:30)
What do you think about Jimmy Swaggart’s teaching? Josephine - KS (15:10)
Are the Jewish people living in Palestine today the real Jews? Julia - Orange Park, FL (17:13)
What is your opinion of Theophostic counseling? Valarie - Winfield, KS (23:09)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (01/13/25), Hank answers the following questions:

Do we as Gentiles have the same favor as the Jewish people in God’s eyes? Jamie - St. Joseph, MO (0:51)
Where did the Old Testament saints go when they died? Did they go directly to Heaven? Darlene - Memphis, TN (5:25)
Were Cain and Abel born of the union with Eve and Satan? Jason - Odessa, MO (7:04)
I grew up in the church, but I wasn’t really saved until recently. How do I tell my testimony to my family and friends? Caleb - City, MS (8:44)
Is there a difference between a soul and a spirit? Caesar - Brownsville, TX (15:11)
My Aunt said that Mormons get a better place in heaven based on what they do down here. What is the Mormon view of heaven? Cathleen - Edmond, OK (16:07)
My husband struggles to be the spiritual leader of our home. How can I help him with this? Joy - Fort Dodge, IA (17:28)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank discusses the importance of knowing what we believe and why we believe it as our world moves toward postmodernism.

Hank also answers the following questions:

Do you believe in the Rapture? When do you think it will take place? Michael - Lafayette, GA (3:12)
Is it ok for Christians to use Yoga for exercise so long as they are meditating upon and praising Jesus? Sheila - Omaha, NE (6:20)
What is your opinion of George M. Lamsa’s translation from the Peshitta? Jared - El Paso, TX (9:05)
Is Jesus cursing the fig tree referring to the inability of the temple to cover sins? Arthur - Springfield, MO (15:11)
What was the first Bible? I was told the Bible we read was not the first Bible. Virginia - Queens, NY (18:29)
When was incest stopped? Virginia - Queens, NY (20:06)
What is your opinion of the Dake’s Reference Bible? What is monasticism? Is monasticism biblical? Ross - Salt Lake City, UT (20:47)
Can you give me Scripture passages that support worshipping on Sunday? Thomas - Saint Joseph, MO (22:23)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (01/10/25), Hank asks listeners to think about their prayer life and encourages developing the discipline of listening for God’s voice.

Hank also answers the following questions:

Why do we need to pray if God already knows what we need? Zachary - Oakland, TN (3:44)
Does the peace symbol have any connection to the occult? Would it be appropriate for our Youth Group to use the peace symbol? Harris - Philadelphia, PA (9:16)
I recently lost my fiancé, and I struggle with grief. Are there any passages of Scripture that can give me comfort through this process? Joyce - Greensboro, NC (15:12)
Why would God plan for people to have hardened hearts and to be condemned to hell like Judas? K.C. - Pinedale, WY (22:22)