Bible Answer Man Podcast with Hank Hanegraaff

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (10/01/26), Hank addresses the Mormon belief that on May 15, 1829, John the Baptist appeared and conferred the Aaronic priesthood upon Joseph Smith, and later on Peter, James, and John conferred upon Smith the Melchizedek priesthood.

Hank also answers the following questions:

Would you consider Joseph Smith a wolf in sheep’s clothing? Jesse - San Antonio, TX (3:25)
Can you explain your view on the degrees of punishment in hell? Does Adolf Hitler suffer worse than others in Hell? Jason - NY (5:25)
How do I respond to those who deny the existence of hell? Gene - Modesto, CA (15:12)
Would it be unethical for a church to ask a pastor from another church to be their pastor? Joe - Port Huron, MI (20:40)
I heard your conversation with a Mormon, and wondered why you never pressed him on the question: “Where did Jesus come from?” Robert - Fresno, CA (21:55)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/30/26), Hank interviews Dr. Jay Richards, Senior Fellow of the Discovery Institute and co-author of The Privileged Planet, about his article in the Christian Research Journal titled “Deflating Darwinism,” which is a summary critique of Darwinism and the Divine by Alister McGrath.

Hank also answers the following questions:

Can you explain the Hebrew words in Psalm 119? Richard - NC (15:10)
Is Joseph Prince a sound teacher? What about Prince’s teaching that 1 John 1:9 doesn’t apply to Christians? Greg - MO (17:57)
What is your view of the “God of the gaps” fallacy and Alister McGrath? Greg - MO (20:38)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/29/26), Hank answers the following questions:

Is the inscribing of the sticks in Ezekiel 37 a prediction of the Book of Mormon? Chad - Salem, VA (0:55)
What does “delivered over to Satan” mean in 1 Timothy 1:20? Andy - Austin, MN (5:47)
During elections, I hear many people say we must vote for the lesser of two evils. But aren’t we called not to vote for evil at all? Andy - Lincoln, NE (15:11)
How did Judas die? Did his body burst open, or did he hang himself? Jeremiah - KS (18:00)
Can a believer indwelt with the Holy Spirit also be indwelt with an evil spirit? Dylan - Belleville, MI (20:51)
I can’t stand sin in the world and in myself; can you give me some advice? Shantell - Calgary, AB (23:00)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/28/26), Hank critiques the Mormon teaching about God the Father having sex with the virgin Mary to conceive Jesus Christ.

Hank also answers the following questions:

How to respond to an atheist who claims God is immoral for commanding His followers to murder, yet declares murder wrong in the Ten Commandments? Daniel - Brooklyn, NY (7:54)
Why was Lazarus bound in the grave? Lolita - Jacksonville, FL (15:12)
How to help a friend who has trouble believing in the Trinity, but believes that God takes different forms depending upon the circumstance? Robert - PA (18:23)
My pastor supports and listens to Creflo Dollar and TD Jakes. How to respond? Tiffany - Chicago, IL (22:46)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank answers the following questions:

How could a sovereign God allow children to be kidnapped and murdered? What can we as Christians do about this besides pray and fast? Joe - El Paso, TX (0:52)
Why is the King of Tyre referred to as Lucifer in Isaiah 14:12? Is this talking about Lucifer? Bill - Sumter, SC (3:17)
How did Mary conceive Jesus without passing on her sin to Him? Joyce - Spokane, WA (7:17)
My girlfriend just became a believer. Can you give me advice for mentoring a new Christian? Zach - Tulsa, OK (15:11)
When reading the Bible, how do we know when Jesus was speaking directly to the disciples, or to all Christians in general? Jim - Bakersfield. CA (18:25)
Can you explain the rending of the veil at Christ’s death? Wayne - VA (21:44)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/25/26), Hank interviews Mary Jo Sharp about her article in the Christian Research Journal, “Did Muhammad Believe in Women’s Rights?” Mary Jo holds a M.A. in Christian Apologetics from Biola University and is the founder and director of Confident Christianity Apologetics Ministry.

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/24/26), Hank answers the following questions:

Was there sin before Adam? James - Garner, NC (1:05)
Can one allow a demon into one’s house that can physically affect objects from watching a horror movie? Mike - Los Angeles, CA (4:04)
What about the lost tribes of Israel according to Herbert W. Armstrong and British Israelism? Mark - St. Louis, MO (15:14)
I grew up in the Church of Christ and later left to find a biblically based church. What is your perspective on this? A.J. - Longview, TX (21:43)
What do you think about Christians who get tattoos? Does the Bible say anything about it? John - St. Louis, MO (24:37)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/23/26), Hank shares his thoughts on the biblical principles of financial stewardship.

Hank also answers the following questions:

I’m afraid my friend’s church is teaching modalism based on their understanding of Isaiah 9:6. Could you help me understand this passage? Nick - Houston, TX (3:04)
It seems like God was harsher in the Old Testament than in the New Testament. Can you help me understand this? Cheryl - Johnson, IA (5:01)
In Hosea 6:6, why did God say He desires mercy and not sacrifice if He set up an intricate sacrificial system? Cheryl - Johnson, IA (8:38)
What are your thoughts on James Allen and his book, As a Man Thinketh? Is the teaching of Joel Osteen based on the premise of this book? Todd - Plano, TX (16:01)
What event proves that the mark of the beast was in the Apostle John’s future and our past? Eric - Unionville, MO (19:01)
When Jesus says He’s coming soon in the book of Revelation, isn’t the word “soon” a relative term? Eric - Unionville, MO (21:23)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/22/26), Hank reads a letter from a Mormon listener who was hurt by Hank’s comments on Mormonism and claims that his statements were either untrue or taken out of context. Hank responds by demonstrating that Mormons believe in a false Christ and a false book—The Book of Mormon.

Hank also answers the following questions:

Are unbelievers automatically judged when they die, or are they waiting for the Second Coming? Steve - Oklahoma City, OK (8:54)
Why do we put so much stress on religion? Isn’t religion man-made? Mike - Wichita, KS (15:37)
I have been reading Proof of Heaven by Eben Alexander. What is your take on his book? Jamie - Blairstown, NJ (17:36)
Do you believe in the Tribulation followed by the Rapture? Renee - NC (22:52)
Do Enoch and Elijah have to come back to the earth to die natural deaths during the Tribulation? Renee - NC (23:57)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/21/26), Hank shares about Memorable Keys to the M-O-R-M-O-N Mirage, which outlines the way Mormons appear to share the same beliefs and Christianity but is a wholly different gospel.

Hank also answers the following questions:

Is Grant Jeffrey a credible Middle Eastern historian? Julian - Memphis, TN (6:42)
Do you know any examples of Old Testament prophets telling others to not bow to them as God? Ray - Pittsburgh, PA (15:12)
Hebrews 3:7 quotes Psalm 95:7. So, in the Book of Hebrews, is it the Holy Spirit speaking, whereas in the Psalms it is the Father speaking? Ray - Pittsburgh, PA (16:09)
Saul’s punishment and loss of the kingdom in 1 Samuel appear as though God only gave him one shot, and that was it? Aaron - Peoria, IL (23:46)