On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/24/26), Hank says a few words about in vitro fertilization, and how the same God that knit us together in our Mother’s womb also was willing to die so that we might be reconciled to Him for time and for eternity. And that is foremost in Hank’s thinking as he recalls the testimonies he heard firsthand from people who have been impacted by the ministry of the Christian Research Institute, and encourages listeners to give if you can and pray for the ministry during our fiscal year-end.
Hank also answers the following questions:
Comment on Jesus’ statement about Zechariah, son of Berechiah in Matthew 23. Are there two different prophets named Zechariah? Fred - Orlando, FL(5:59) Is love the sinner, hate the sin biblical? Daniel - Brooklyn, NY(17:09) When Jesus returns, will he write another chapter to the Bible? Will he be born of a woman again? Ray - Chesterfield, MO (20:28) Can you help save my marriage? I am divorced, but I want to reconcile with my former husband. Sandra - Palm Desert, CA(22:28)
24 June 2026, 10:00 pm
28 minutes 1 second
Q&A: Division, Doubt, and Near-Death Experiences
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/23/26), Hank opens with a Facebook question from someone who asked, “Is it unbiblical to call yourself a Calvinist or an Arminian; a Lutheran or an Augustinian?”
Hank also answers the following questions:
How could God fulfil a land promise in 1948 to a people we know genetically did not exist? Dan - CT(2:49) Can a Christian go to hell for doubting God one day and believing the next day? Derek - Indianapolis, IN(8:55) Why was Eve not scared that a serpent could speak? Could animals speak in the Garden of Eden? Lance - OK(15:11) Are near-death experiences legitimate? Sheila - Brooklyn, NY(20:52) My friend says that he’s been talking to the spirit of his deceased wife. How can I explain that this is not his wife? Annie - Wichita, KS(22:14)
23 June 2026, 10:00 pm
36 minutes 17 seconds
Fr. Stephen Freeman | Christian Atheism: God as an idea is no God at all (Preview of Commitment to Reality)
Fr. Stephen Freeman is one of the best there is when it comes to calling out our contemporary world and the false and flattened view of reality which he calls a two-storey universe. The truth is this—we live in a one-storey universe. And it is enchanted.
This is a preview of an episode of Commitment to Reality, where Fr. Stephen Freeman joins Dave Hanegraaff to explore how we can recover a a right vision of the universe in an age that has taught us to see reality as cold, secular, and disenchanted
To hear the full conversation, search for Commitment to Reality wherever you listen to podcasts and subscribe to the show so you never miss an episode.
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/22/26), Hank shares his thoughts on the widow’s mite as well as the overwhelming generosity of the Macedonian Christians who gave beyond their means. In contrast to this, Americans today, despite the increase in income, are giving less and less. In light of this, Hank encourages listeners to support CRI’s life-changing outreaches during the month of June.
Hank also answers the following questions:
Is Jesus God, or the Son of God, or the Messiah? Leeroy - Garland, TX(5:35) Can a Christian be a practicing homosexual? Rose - Blaine, WA(15:12) Is the kingdom of God something different from heaven? If someone continues in sinful practices, will they not inherit the kingdom? John - St. Louis, MO(20:28)
22 June 2026, 10:00 pm
28 minutes 1 second
Best of BAM: Summer Reading, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank brings up that as the summer months come along, people tend to read when they normally would not. He goes over some of the many benefits of reading in general, as well as the importance of reading Scripture. Hank also mentions that June is an important month, as it is the end of the fiscal year for our ministry at the Christian Research Institute, and encourages listeners to support the ministry so that we may continue to touch lives for time and for eternity.
Hank also answers the following questions:
Deuteronomy 24:1-4 talks about divorce and remarriage, calling illegitimate remarriages an abomination. Is this true for today? Judy - Oklahoma City, OK(4:23) Matthew 8:28 mentions two demon-possessed men, but the other Gospels say there was one; how do we resolve this? Jeremy - Stillwater, OK(15:39) If God is in control, why is the world so chaotic? Steven - Fort Worth, TX(19:01) Is homosexuality similar to alcoholism? Can one say, “I’m a recovering homosexual”? Michelle - Fayetteville, AR(21:09) How can I address an atheist who says there’s not enough evidence for God’s existence? Al - Washington, DC(23:49)
20 June 2026, 10:00 am
28 minutes 1 second
Q&A: Archeological Evidence, the Seventh Day of Creation, and Genealogies
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/19/26), Hank answers a question he received on Facebook, from someone asking: “What archaeological evidence supports the Gospel?” To answer, Hank goes through his SPADE acronym, which he lays out in his book, Has God Spoken? Proof of the Bible’s Divine Inspiration.
Hank also answers the following questions:
Can you address the teachings of Joyce Meyer, specifically what she says about having faith? Derek - Indianapolis, IN (7:31) Does the seventh day in the Book of Genesis ever end? Stephen - OK (9:41) What was the source of light on Day 1? Barry - St. Louis, MO (15:11) What is with the different names in the genealogies of Matthew and Luke? Margie - NJ (21:03)
19 June 2026, 10:00 pm
28 minutes 1 second
The Joy of Contagious Giving, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/18/26), Hank talks about the joy of contagious giving—the giving of 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:
Given that even the Bible mentions other writings, how is it that the 27 books of the New Testament were canonized? James - Dallas, TX(9:15) How are we as Christians to treat movies that take events out of the Bible, and yet present them in a secular way? John - Auburn Hills, MI(15:12) I was diagnosed with an incurable cancer. Years later my oncologist told me that I was cancer free! Is this a miracle? Margaret - CA(20:49)
18 June 2026, 10:00 pm
28 minutes 1 second
Creation vs. Evolution, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/17/26), Hank affirms belief in creation as opposed to Darwinian Evolution.
Hank answers the following questions:
How do you answer the question “Who made God?” Ozzie - Florence, MS (6:17) How to interpret the Book of Jude on Satan and Michael fighting over bones of Moses? Jonathan - Kansas City, MO (15:12) Is it true that Mark 16:9-20 is not in the original manuscripts? Jeremy - Jackson, TN (19:28) I was offered several invitations from different churches to serve as the pastor. My passion is to serve the Lord. How do you determine God’s Will? Jose - Tampa, FL (22:23)
17 June 2026, 10:00 pm
28 minutes 1 second
Q&A: Absent From the Body, Divorce and Remarriage, and When to Forgive
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/16/26), Hank answers the following questions:
Can you explain being absent from the body and present with the Lord in 2 Corinthians 5:8? Gene - Charlotte, NC (1:31) Does Matthew 19:9 teach that remarriage after a divorce for illegitimate grounds causes the remarried couple to be in a perpetual state of adultery? Kevin - Kansas City, KS (5:51) Are we judged twice—once after death, and again at the time Christ returns? Janette - Omaha, NE (15:13) My mother has been widowed twice, what would her relationship be like with both of her husbands? Connie - St. Peters, MO (18:18) When or who must we forgive? Monica - Lincoln, NE (19:44) How do modern-day Jews handle atonement for their sins? Jason - Fresno, CA (22:17) Can you address the assertion that the Sahidic Coptic Version of John 1:1 supports the New World Translation? Gregory - Kansas City, MO (23:25)
16 June 2026, 10:00 pm
28 minutes 1 second
Advance the Gospel Through Giving, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/15/26), Hank comments on the amazing contentment Paul describes in Philippians chapter 4, and the generosity of the church at Philippi whose gifts were a fragrant offering to the Lord. This wonderful example of giving shows the biblical model is not giving to get, but rather participating in the advance of the gospel through giving.
Hank also answers the following questions:
I lost my son to cancer. Should the promises in Jeremiah 29:11 be taken literally? If so, was there a chink in my faith armor that allowed this to happen? Warren - Edmonton, AB(2:53) As a Millennial, how can I stand strong against homosexuality and same-sex marriage? Are there Scriptures to support this? Leigh - AR(6:13) Why did God stop giving us inspired writings? Tammy - OK(15:47) What is a prophet, and how is that office expressed today? Karen - BC(21:41)
15 June 2026, 10:00 pm
28 minutes 1 second
Best of BAM: Standing Together, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank shares the poignant words of five-star General Omar Bradley who said, “We have men of science, too few men of God. We have grasped the mystery of the atom and rejected the Sermon on the Mount.” Affirming this statement, Hank sends forth a clarion call for believers to stand with the Christian Research Institute in the battle for life and truth.
Hank also answers the following questions:
Do the children of unbelievers go to heaven after death? Sal - PA(5:53) In Acts 11, what would giving money to the Church in Jerusalem do to restrain a worldwide famine? John - New Albany, IN(15:14) Must a Christian go to church in order to be saved? (20:53)