On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/13/24), we pick up where we ended on our previous broadcast and present more of an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank is talking with Dr. Craig Evans, Distinguished Professor of Christian Origins at Houston Christian University and a featured scholar in the documentary film, Fragments of Truth: Ancient Documents, New Discoveries. Hank and Dr. Evans discuss how Jesus taught his disciples to communicate, the two sides of Bart Ehrman, how long the original manuscripts of the Bible were kept in circulation, the difference between papyrus and parchment and how they were used for biblical manuscripts, and the significance of the early fragments of the New Testament such as P52 (an early fragment from the Gospel of John).

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/12/24), we present an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank’s guest is Dr. Craig Evans, Distinguished Professor of Christian Origins at Houston Christian University and a featured scholar in the documentary film, Fragments of Truth: Ancient Documents, New Discoveries. Hank and Dr. Evans discuss if we can trust the Bible, how archeology supports the authenticity of biblical narratives, how Misquoting Jesus inspired Dr. Evans to correct Bart Ehrman’s misrepresentations of biblical manuscripts, if the claim by Bart Ehrman that the Bible has been altered is true, and the problem of historical and biblical illiteracy.

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

Is the apostasy spoken of in 2 Timothy 4:3-4, happening today? Ron - Prescott, AZ (1:17)
Do you believe in a young earth or an old earth? Phil - Grand Rapids, MI (3:53)
Is it okay for Christians to live ascetic lives? What about abstaining from watching movies and so forth? John - Parker, CO (7:51)
My daughter is leaving her husband for another woman. Can you give me some advice? Scott - Winter Haven, FL (15:41)
What is the biblical view on being “slain in the spirit”? Mandela - Vancouver, BC (17:46)
In your view of the end times, what is the timeline and what is to come? Rich - Spokane, WA (21:47)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/09/24), Hank answers the following questions:

I attended a church that denies the Trinity and says that we don’t need to ask for forgiveness for sin. Where do these teachings come from? Lily - Sioux City, IA (0:51)
What are your thoughts on those who claim to be Christians, but not born-again Christians? Phil - Grand Rapids, MI (15:11)
I pastor a small church and I hear you talk about the need to be in a healthy well-balanced church. How can I make sure my congregation is healthy? Melvin - Irving, TX (17:58)
Is there a place in the Bible where God commands us not to drink any alcohol at all? Renee - NC (24:53)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/08/24), Hank answers the following questions:

Jeremiah 7:31 says, “…nor did it come into my mind.” If God knows everything, why does He make statements like this? Sarah - Erie, CO (0:51)
When I pray, how do I separate what the Word of Faith teachers call faith and true biblical faith? Can a person command God in prayer? Gloria - BC (5:32)
What are your thoughts on G.H. Pember’s book, Earth’s Earliest Ages, and his view on the gap theory in Genesis chapter 1? Nick - St. Louis, MO (15:12)
What book of the Bible do you get your view of the Sunday Sabbath from? Aren’t we supposed to keep the Commandments? Lois - Huntsville, AL (19:08)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/07/24), Hank answers the following questions:

Is it okay for women to sell or donate their eggs to a fertility clinic? Morgan - St. Louis, MO (0:48)
Do you have any resources for a weekly Bible Study? Roger - KS (5:57)
Do you believe that only the King James Version is the Word of God? Rick - Lincoln, NE (7:30)
Why did God create us if He knew we would fail? Karen - Kansas City, KS (15:13)
Can a Christian be a Democrat? I’m conflicted because Republicans don’t seem to support Christian values like helping the poor. Josie - El Paso, TX (18:32)
Can you explain Jesus’ words on the cross, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Wasn’t He pointing to the Psalms? BJ - OK (23:42)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/06/24), Hank answers the following questions:

Does God still create angels today, or is there only a finite amount? Barry - Irvine, CA (0:59)
Was the first rainfall during the time of Noah’s flood? Sherman - Overland Park, KS (2:04)
As someone raised on dispensationalism and premillennialism, how can I begin to recover from these teachings? Mark - Nashville, TN (4:06)
Can you explain what Paul meant concerning tongues in 1 Corinthians 14:3? Jordan - KS (15:41)
When the devil and a third of the angels fell, where did they fall to? Thomas - Raleigh, NC (18:57)
Should Christians practice washing the feet of others as Jesus did? Sherri - Oklahoma City, OK (21:10)
Where did sin come from? How did Satan know how to sin? Matt - Smyrna, TN (23:39)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/05/24), Hank answers the following questions:

Since Nero committed suicide, how can he be the beast? Revelation 19:20 says the beast was thrown alive into the lake of fire. Ian - Oklahoma City, OK (2:30)
After I was divorced I met another man. Did the Holy Spirit lead me to this man? Katherine - Tulsa, OK (6:31)
Can you elaborate on your comments about the woman who rides the beast in Revelation? Steve - San Mateo, CA (8:24)
Are you a partial preterist? Why do you disagree with other teachers on eschatology? Mark - High River, BC (15:44)
Will there be pets in heaven? Will they experience some sort of eternal life? John - Hollywood, CA (21:27)
Must I speak in tongues to be saved? Rich - Anderson, SC (23:45)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank shares his thoughts on theistic evolution and the biblical account of creation, which teaches that kinds reproduce after their own kind.

Hank also answers the following questions:

What are your thoughts on Francis Collins and theistic evolution? Bill - Meadow Vista, CA (3:06)
What are your thoughts on Genesis 6 and the Nephilim? Cecil - Charlotte, NC (16:03)
Why do Christians worship on Sunday? Isn’t the Sabbath on Saturday? Robert - Jacksonville, FL (18:42)
My sister went to a medium. How did the medium know personal information about my family? Mark - Tulsa, OK (20:23)
Why is Jacob called the father of the Samaritans in John 4:12? Tim - Kansas City, MO (23:33)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/02/24), Hank answers the following questions:

Can you explain what the Jehovah’s Witnesses believe? Andrew - MO (1:11)
In John 10:34, when Jesus says, “you are gods,” what does He mean? Gregory - St. Louis, MO (6:28)
My daughter is leaving her husband for another woman. Can you give me some advice? Scott - Winter Haven, FL (15:41)
What is the biblical view on being “slain in the spirit”? Mandela - Vancouver, BC (17:46)
In your view of the end times, what is the timeline, and what is to come? Rich - Spokane, WA (21:47)